Sean Hampsey

Thanks Mick for confirming the facts. All stacks up that, in my mind... late '78, 79 etc. Was definately a few years before others got hold of copies. Late Wigan / Clifton Hall tune... no doubt! Sean

Agree Gareth. Russ.. you really need to check out the flipside of the WIGDWYL 45... "It's Me" is an unbelievable deepie! Simply one of the best! Also... his incredible 45 on CAT "It's Got To BE Tonight" is ESSENTIAL SOUL! All the best mate And do say hi to Willie for me too! Sean

I've never had the SOUND OF GOLD 12" (Eddie Owen) release Russ / Karl but my mucker... John "Bad" Benson has had a copy since the 80's. I guess it comes from the same period as the Solid Gold 45 as it shares the Garpax mix. I have always suspected that both were Eddie's own labels, but I don't know this for certain. Best Sean

Thanks for that! Any other Eddie tracks on the LP? Sean

Agree Bob. Good Tune! Sean

Only two releases that I'm aware of Russ and both are by Willie Johnson. Respect / These Arms of Mine What I'm Going To Do (Without Your Love) / It's Me The first are covers of Otis Reddings classics, but the second release contains two original sides. What I'm Going To Do is a blinding early 80's dancer and the flip (It's Me) is SUPERB deep! Best Sean

Agree totally. This was a Richard Searling tune long before any of us had it (Wigan & Clifton Hall). 79 - 81 only DJ that had a copy was Richard, as I recall, so much so that I started playing the Spinners version as the antidote! I've a nostalgic soft spot though for it and picked up loads of 'em during 98/99 from ebay Australia. Only got the one copy of DP's 'I'll Be Around' on 45 now though... plus the LP and about a half dozen other Doug Parkinson 45's on various labels. Gotta say that by the time Doug Parkinson, Daybreak and Alfie Davidson were played at Oddfellows they were oldies (and had been 'big' years beforehand). Sean

Spooky this. Was only thinking about this gig a couple of days ago. It was a humongous event, publicised for months beforehand by Chris Burton and the ISC. Still got the flyer somewhere (and I reckon a cassette or two which is what got me thinking about it) a third A4 advertising all the latest OOTP Bootlegs. Lots of dissapointed people as I remember but was still great to see Mel & Tim in Yorkshire! Not sure you'd get those numbers nowadays! Sean

It's a Good idea Mel. You're right. Must be scores of them out there. Perhaps you should start a separate thread to see what people (on here) have... and what they're happy (or able) to share. From that a central 'Tape library' could be created. Certainly would be better than seeing these relics disintegrate. Sean

Jody tends to be the other person / man / woman in a three way love affair. Johnnie Taylor's "Jody Got Your Girl And Gone" "Don't Talk About Jody" "Standing In For Jody" etc. and certainly a 'Southern Soul thing!' I always think, see the name Jody in a title... buy the record! See 'Johhnie Taylor' as the artist... certainly get that one too! Pretty Good advice I reckon. Sean Hampsey

Hi Derek, The Solid Gold Version is the same as the Garpax version. I believe Eddie Billups and Shorty Billups are one and the same although I've often read reports to the contrary. Reason is exactly as you stated, the 'Solid Gold' SHORTY mix is exactly the same record as the Garpax EDDIE mix and various other clues on the labels. I've now got pretty much every release by Eddie (and Shorty!) and will gladly put up pics but I'm in Spain at the moment so will have to wait until next week. Oh... and by the way... I recently picked up the Hellp copy of SOTD... and it's bloody Gorgeous! Sean

Also a great version by Barbara Lynn on the "Here Is" LP (if my memory serves me right) Sean Hampsey

No discernable clicks Paul. Well none that I've noticed! Sean

I've had a cracked Natural Four "I Thought You Were Mine" and a cracked Jack Montgomery "Dearly Beloved" in my box for over 20 years. Play them out often thanks to a Criss Cross of BLACK INSULATING TAPE on the flip. Works like magic. Sean

Except Mel that the Questioner was asking for a definition of 'Crossover' in which case it's important to explain when, where and by whom the definition was first coined. Of course records from the 'crossover period' were played prior to Thorne and most of us are well aware of the Mecca's contribution (even though it wasn't the only place playing that genre, period and 'tempo' of Soul Music at that time). Credit where it's Due. The Crossover 'scene' was started at Thorne and carried on by such venues as Parkers, Pitches and Munsters. Thankfully it's now more commonplace... but it's been a long time comin! Sean

Never before Pete, but looks strangely like a Detroit pressing to me mate. Change the ATLANTIC header type to VIP or TAMLA and the rest of the typesetting would be spot on! Sean

Seem to recall that Bobby Garrett was Bob Relf... and that Earl Nelson was Jackie Lee! But that's only my faded memory kicking in Sean

Er... they were records from that same period that I was referring to... but at the time we (the UK Soul Scene) didn't call them 'Crossover' and (as I'm sure you're well aware) such records were the exception rather than the rule... whereas ' at the Canal Tavern (Thorne) under Rod Dearlove they were the norm. Could also cite Lyn Vernado "Wash And Wear Love" and many others as perfect Soul records of the genre... i.e. Tasty Soul... but Pre Thorne (as in Blackpool Mecca, Mel ). Sean Hampsey

If we're talking Sam Dees lyrics check "All My Love" (Gladys) and "Let Me Heal The Bruises" Tavares. Superb! Also, the one on the flip of my Avatar aint too shabby! Sean

"Tear It On Down" is a track I used to rave about to my mates back in 72 / 73.... back when they only had ears for the Superlatives etc. Great to see it getting a mention on here! A Magnificent record. Sean

I'd opt for "Funny" & "I Found Love In My Own Backyard" but the entire Sam Dees Catalogue is sensational. Sean Hampsey

So right Alan, and 15+ years on... even more people are getting hip to the vibe! Makes you wonder... is the 'crossover' period and style fashionable now? I know our mutual friend in Lincoln was telling me that the 'Northern Soul' guys are all getting into it now. Whatever next Personally, I was buying this stuff at the time they were makin' em... so at least nobody can accuse me of being a fashion victim! Sean

Pitches 4 hour spot at Prestatyn was AWESOME.... but you only heard the from me! Seriously though, it was a Gloves Off, Shit Kickin' Pitches revival of the highest order. All 100% Top Drawer, Stone Soul Gems. Looking forward to SE. Off to Spain in a few hours... but will be back b4 Yarmuff. C U Then mate Sean

Here's my 'definitive definition' or explanation - from my previous post a few months ago! See Previous Thread For other 'Definitions' if you want to be further confused /index.p...&pid=427591 The term 'Crossover Soul' was first used over here (in the UK) by Rod Dearlove at Thorne (Canal Tavern) to describe those records produced in the late 60's and early 70's that were neither:- a) Typical 60's style Soul / Motownesque tunes or b ) Typical 70's 'strings n' things' productions. These records had not really gained mass favour on the UK 'Northern' scene as they weren't 'typical' Motown styled 60's sounding records. Nor had they been well received on the 'Modern' scene as they weren't necessarily 'uptempo, new or 'zippy' enough for the modern crowd. These were records produced around that 4-5 year 'crossover' period between the 60's and the 70's. The term 'Crossover Soul' in the UK 'Soul Scene' sense does not refer to music that 'crossed over' from the R&B charts to the mainstream (as in the US sense) nor does it mean records that 'crossed over' from the 'Modern' rooms to the 'Northern' rooms. Typical 'Crossover Soul' records referred to at the time that the phrase was first used in this context (late 80's / Early 90's) would have included:- Bobby Reed "The Time Is Right For Love" Soul Brothers Inc "That Loving Feeling" Frank Lynch "Young Girl" Enchanted Five "Have You Ever" Vivian Copeland "Key In The Mailbox" LJ Reynolds "All I Need" Sandra Wright "Midnight Affair" Ultimates "Girl I've Been Trying To Tell You" Tyrone St German "In A World So Cold" Sy Hightower "I Wonder Why" 100 Proof "Don't You Wake Me" Will Hatcher "You Haven't Seen Nothing Yet" Ray Frazier "These Eyes" None of these had been acknowledged 'Northern' or 'Modern' soul records (wrong tempo and wrong 'sound' for the Northern scene... and far too old for the other). All of the above, though, fitted the 'Crossover Soul' genre and the Thorne crowd's requirements perfectly. In the past 15 or so years (since the phrase was first used to describe records from this period) this 'sound' and type of record has since 'crossed over' to the Northern Scene alerting many people to that rich period of Soul artistry, the late 60's and early 70's... and confusing others as to the definition. Ultimately, though, it refers to the period in US Soul Music recording history when the music crossed over the decades (late 60's into the early 70's) and changed its musical style in the process. We have Rod Dearlove to thank for breaking the mould. Sean Hampsey

Anyone got one of these to sell or loan me? (The Tim A Book. Not the record... I got one of them). Heard about it but not got one? Sean