Sean Hampsey

Came out on one of the UK Motown "16 Original Big Hits" LP's Andy. I always used to play it from that album. Great record!

Love both versions but, for me, the Esquires wins by a yard or two! Every home should have one.

So... you effectively double up on the amount of vinyl that you take to a gig.... just in case some "smart assed self important chin stroker" comes up to you? And does having the original somehow give you license to play the Boot... whereas a person who does not own the original would not be allowed to play their Boot to the punters - who couldn't give a monkeys either way? Why not just play the originals? Is it to cut down on wear and tear? Not being funny... Just interested (nay... fascinated). Sean

Used to have this. Sorry don't know todays value but it was always a cheapie. Guess you're right though, not seen around much these days. Decades ago I used to play (and love) his other 45 on Ellis "Love Will Make Your Mind Go Wild". Think I sold them both to Rob Smith early 80's.. but wouldn't mind the second one back! Sean

Agree Steve, you're just as likely to hear a quality 'Fingersnapper' (i.e. Bobby Patterson) at an 'upfront' venue such the Bass Museum as you are at an oldies gig! Never neen a really big fan of the 'Northern' stomper and always looked out for records more in this groove. I remember buying Sebastian Williams on Ovide from your stall at Essence about 10 years ago. Folk were raving about 'Get Your Point Over' but you suggested I flipped over the other side with "Don't Care What Mama Said'... a delicious midtempo snapper! That's why I started the thread. I just might be missing something! Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Might do myself a 'FingerSnapper CD' on the strength of it! Sean

Remember hearing NF Porter "Keep On Keeping On" at an All Dayer in the early 70's. I turned to this guy and said "Nice to hear a bit of quality Funk every now and then" He says "Funk... it's not Funk... its pure Norven... innit?" You'll never hear a harder piece of In Your Mutha Funkin' Face..........F U N K! (IMO) Sean

You made a lovely couple. Shame you're no longer together!

Some really good calls so far. Anymore for anymore? C'mon... I need your recommendations folks! Sean

Always been a BIG fan of the 'Fingersnapper'. You know what I mean, that delicious tempo that makes you want to snap to the beat. I always felt that Stax had the logo dead right (I could always 'snap' if I couldn't stomp!). Classic 'Fingersnappers' that immediately come to mind include: Bobby Patterson "I'm In Love With You" Invitations "They Say The Girls Crazy" Mel & Tim "I May Not Be What You Want" Willie Tee "Walking Up A One Way Street" Robert Parker "I Caught You In A Lie" Esther Philips "Nobody But You" Paul Thompson "Special Kind Of Woman" Chuck Jackson "What's With This Loneliness" Little Milton "So Blue" Tyrone Davis "Turn Back The Hands Of Time" Leroy Taylor "Oh Linda" Gene Chandler "Nothing Can Stop Me" Chuck Bridges "Head Over Heels" Classic Sullivans "Shame, Shame, Shame" Carol Anderson "Sad Girl" Carla Thomas "I Play For Keeps" Sandra Wright "Wounded Woman" Denise Lasalle "Trapped By A Thing Called Love" Jackie Moore "Precious Precious" Freddie Waters "Singing A New Song" Impressions "It's All Right" These aren't just any old midtempo soul tunes.... they're Fingersnappers of the highest order! There's loads more and though I guess it's typically a Chicago thing, there are many exceptions. So... anyone else got a particular penchant for this gorgeous groove... ...and if so what's your favourite? Sean

Think it would have been 81, Eddie, but you could be right. It was certainly at the time when the casino was on the way out and Rotherham was... very appropriately.... on the way up! Also, Top track Bobby King. Some luvverly stuff on that LP! A pity "If You Don't Want MY Love" never made it to a 45 though. Coulda been a monster! All the best brother Sean

I run an Advertising Agency (Grey Matter). I often use Song Titles as a source of inspiration.... (OK.....I steal them!) Here's a few Ads that I did a couple of years ago for Notts Adoption Services (a campaign for Black Adoption). We did the full rebrand of the 'Nottinghamshire Adoption Agency' and created 'Forever Families' (much friendlier). Have often used the wonderfully creative plethora of Record Labels too for Company & Product branding. Watch out for Revilot (Cytometry Software)... coming to a Hospital near you! Sean

Iz no problem. An easy faux pas. Crikey, if I checked every time I posted, I'd spend half my time checking. You're right to just get involved and discuss. Welcome and Enjoy! Sean

Sorry, but, (again from memory) I don't think it did. It was booted on Jeff King's Soul Sounds label though. Thanks for the list, so far, Mel & Pete. I do need a comprehensive list if anyone has one. Always had copies of the old Chris Burton ISC lists, from the early 70's, but some of those listed never actually appeared on OOTP. Need to know exactly what was pressed... and if you have any (of my missing numbers) for sale. Many thanks Sean

Great stuff!

Here's a pic that I put on here about 3 months ago. Also, here's a link to the previous discussion on this 45. /index.p...mp;#entry559075 Sean

I'm sure you know how modest I am Jock! The flipside's not bad either (Special Kind Of Love). Brother Patrick prefered to play that side at Rotherham... until I told him I'd had it for years on UK President!

I think I probably did, Simon. Still tend to announce records by Geography (even though he came from Mississippi - he was (and is) still a Chicago Soul Man to me). You're dead right on the dodgy styrene too! Still a quality item though, despite the hiss!

You do, Howard.... you do! Happy days... when quality New Release-Soul was played as a matter of course at a Northern AllNighter!

Correction Graham, The one I sent recently is from the previous CD 'Cheap As Chips' swap (albeit very late in the day). Expect to see the latest one soon though! Sean

This great Otis Clay 45 was the biggest record on the scene, for about 3 months, circa 1982. Still a Top Choon! Sean

Not yet Steve.... still trying to prize piles of stuck together labels apart. Pretty sure it's in there somewhere. If I find it, you can have it!

Hope you had a GREAT night, Chris & Chalky. Anyone who missed this tour because of line-up changes, over the years, missed a real treat! It's as crazy as saying you're not going to watch England play football because Bobby Moore and Nobby Stiles are no longer in the squad.... or Man United... because they're just not the same without Besty! The Temps and Tops have, inevitably, evolved and though I've seen the half a dozen times, since the very early 70's they are no worse for the changes. Just sooooooooo glad I didn't sell my tickets! Sean

I would say that's quite likely! Not 'many' but certainly 'some'. The 'Northern Soul' world is just the tip of a very large iceberg. There's scores of rare and interesting records that are sitting, gathering dust, their owners totally unaware of the status bestowed on these 'highly prized' items on the UK / NS scene.. Sure, the Internet has spread the word far and wide in the past 10 years... more than in the entire previous 30... but there's still pockets of oblivion out there. Beyond that, I reckon there's quite a few collectors in the UK who would have no idea of either the popularity, in certain circles, or the prices that some records are currently changing hands for. Think I'll go and have a scour now for that old Parliaments 45. Is it on a yellow label? Hope it didn't end up in the skip!

I've got two UK copies, one's an issue the others a Demo and neither of them skip. Never heard of a pressing fault on these before.

Monumental Soul will be an awesome night Sat 24th November. Tats Taylor and Bully are Guests on the night. Should be tremendous! Sean