Sean Hampsey

Its just about the wost thing I've downloaded this year, John. Only thing that beats it is that virus back in February. Sean

Mel is quite right in so far as the term was definately used to denote the furious Sam & Kitty and Terrible Tom type tracks, back in the early 70's. And they were Stompers, no doubt! It was many years later when I realised that a dancer requesting a 'Stomper' was after something quite different to what I'd always applied the term to. Matt seems to me to be referring to the latter type of sound - the World Column's, Frankie Crocker's etc. where the description is now widely used... and has been for many years. So you're all right (IMO).... were it not that Malc was asking when it was first applied on the scene... ...in which case Mel is a wee bit closer to the mark. Sean

Interesting. I bought most of those tracks as new releases (or soon after release during the 70's) - all as cheap and as common as the proverbial - yet I never even heard "Because Of You" until the mid-late 80's! Not saying its rare - I've got a Black issue and a White Demo - but for the reasons I stated, an original is bound to be less common than other JW 'hits' as it sold so few in comparison. Worth remembering that it was 'done' recently with "My Heart Is Calling" on the flip. One would have thought that might have had a slight cooling off effect on demand. Sean

The Deep Soul Treasures CD series is still on Catalogue through Kent. Sean

True Bri... About 25 cents!

Demand has been high for nearly 20 years. Supply was never great - It sold very few when first pressed (in comparison to many of his 'hits'). When demand subsides - the price will reduce accordingly. Sean

Yeh... not the best line on the CV though eh! Lets stick with "the man behind most of Gloria Taylors fabulous output!"

Loved it Dave... Much better than the crowd he had in t'other week! Now go get some zzzzzzzzz! Sean

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https://www.myspace.com/trewilliamsrevelations They're good Les. Lead singer, Tre Williams, sure can blow! "Everbody Knows" is a goodie. "Sorry's Not Enough" too! I keep plugging this guy for those that like their new Soul 'Old School' Check "I Am Your Man" just wunnerful! https://www.myspace.com/thisisryanshaw Sean

Top job Mark, pm me your email and I'll PayPal you (if that's the way you want to do it). If so, we'll all follow suit. Is that the best way? Sean

£20 here! Welcome Gil Sean

You're a bad, bad, man darcyboy!

Great record, Roger. I have a minty UK Black & Gold Chess issue..... ...plus the UK Acetate from Nov 65! Sean

Bit of a typo on 029 John, listed as "Smoke Seven" when in fact its the first issue of "Smoke Stream". I remember picking these up at the time and thinking how clever we all were for sussing that Brothers Sisters & Cousins were also Bits & Pieces because of the mutual flipside 'Sinner Have You Been There". Still love "Keep On Running Away" after all these years. Tune! Sean

As a matter of interest, Walter Whisenhunt was Gloria Taylor's Husband (hence Whiz label). He was behind most of her fabulous output! Sean

Al Kents wife was Norma Toney. She wrote the wonderful "You're The Best In The World" Johnnie Taylor "One More Hurt" David Ruffin "Unwanted Company" Jeannie Reynolds "Holding on" Detroit Emeralds "Someday We'll Have A Better World" Eddie Kendricks "Deeper And Deeper" Freda Payne "You Gave Me Something" Bobby Taylor N. Toney on a record label always denotes a mark of quality to me. A wonderful lyricist! Sean

That's right Rod, I have "Everyday Fun" / "Whip Your loving On Me" on UK Light Blue Ember (69). Sean

That's right mate. Tony was in the front drivers seat, Gilly was in the front passenger seat, Tats was in the back (no room in the front ) with the video camera. He played them a couple of tracks on cassette and sang over the top of them. Absolutely stunning stuff too! Think it was the same trip they had Melvin Davis in the car and he started singing "Thinking Of You" the Tim Murray tune which Melvin had written. At the time the record was massive over here so he directs them to the Dog track to see this mate of his... who turned out to be Tim Murray (a white guy) working on the gate! The video is really Great stuff... trip of a lifetime! Sean

Detroit Duo - Several 45's under their belts. Tats & Gilly met Tony in a Toilet in a bar about 15 years ago. Tony was living in his car at the time. Long story short. Sean

We agree 100% Sean

Henry shed is defo a Hi tune Binsy - and an awesome double sider. BIG Yarmouth spin for yours truly mate! Sean

One of me all time Faves Peter. A Thorne classic! Must dig it out again for future sessions! Sean

Great flipside on this Baz, "My Little Plaything" superb crossover! Sean

Worth £40 just for the flipside IMO. Quality! Sean