Sean Hampsey

Hi Russ, MUST check out Music Man Oldies. Massive stock but well hit over the years. Then again, there's a George Blackwell for sale on here that came out of there, along with a Curtis Anderson and my Robby Lawson. Sean

Big Dee Irwin "You Satisfy My Needs" on US Rotate (UK Stateside). A Seriously Slow Burner! Sean

Never been reissued Paul. Tis proper! Sean

Hi Peter, If you mean the 'Sep' "Thank You" track, I mentioned this on one of the Modern threads a week or two ago. I've had it a few years from the owner and been playing it out ever since. The demo I have is slightly different to the finished mix, which came out 'uncredited' on the end of a Chris Hill CD "Get This Party Started" (or similar). It's still officialy 'unreleased' as the owner has struggled to get clearance on the "I'll Be Around" Riff. Sean

Slippers & Cardigan not required (I have underfloor heating)... but you can't beat a pipe full o' Bacca and a nice mug o' Cocoa while you're listening to a Spencer Wiggins or a Gwen McCrae (in your Rockin Chair). Sean

Oooh Steve..... I just looked at the picture close up... and am actually bleary eyed... (no, teary eyed). Was the building ever actually offered up for sale btw? Sean

Dead easy one for me Russ. Records gets it! Always loved the music a helluva lot more than I loved the 'scene'. Sean

There's a big, big world of great Soul Music out there, isn't there! Check out "Each Day Get's Better" from the same Legend CD (sampling Four Tops "In These Changing Times" Beautifully). As for the Sep "Thank You"... been a play of mine for a few years. Nice! So refreshing to read your post..... "But I'm probably missing out" "Anything else out there isn't Northern or Rare Soul BUT close enough to appeal to old soulies?" Superb attitude and approach. Oops! I can feel a 'Soul Essence' plug coming on! Sean

Looking forward to it, Steve. On the strength and popularity of this thread, looks like we'll be required to work a bit of Philly Magic into the repertoire! See you then mate. Sean

Agree Steve... how could we have overlooked such an awesome tune. But is it as good as the Pickett version? Never been able to decide on that one. On further reflection, maybe Pickett just edges it. But BB is great Philly 45! Sean

I seem to recall this was a later re-issue (probably late 70's - early 80's from memory) where EMI wanted to keep the 'hit' title on catalogue but had dispensed with the Mowest logo. Hence, similar matrix (same masters - re-used). Sean

I always thought it was first played at the Mecca (early days). Cute Pop.. worth about £10.00. Sean

GiGi & The Charmaines on Kent "I Dont Wanna Lose Him" Previously unreleased... until quite recently. Sean

We hear you Bulmeister. O'Jays Everytime! Sean PS: Bull... did you mean Painted on?

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Thanks Bob, that's a good start. Agreed the Topside (You Know I Love You) is the best track, but regarding the flip it's a wierd one. I've got both copies (Barbara Stant & Jean Battle). Both have the exact same matrix and both play Barbara Stant's version of "Unsatisfied Woman" ... so why the name change on the flip? Sean

Hot Dog for tea then!

Also on 45 - US SOUL 35093. One of the best, for sure! Sean

Nicely designed website, Sean. Sean Hampsey

Below is a pic of Jean Battle "Unsatisfied Woman" on Shiptown. I've had this 45 for years and asked quite a few people about it... but so far drawn a blank. It's on the flipside of Barbara Stant's "You Know I Love You". On all other copies of this record (that I've seen) the "Unsatisfied Woman" track is credited to Barbara Stant. I need your help. If you've got the Barbara Stant "You Know I Love You" record, please let me know what's on the flip of your copy. Being an 'all things Sam Dees' collector, I've just been very curious for a long time about this one and almost offered it to the recent 'Misprint Label' thread... but I think it deserves a thread on its own... cos' its not, from what I can see, a simple misprint. The Jean Battle side even credits 'arranged by Dale Warren' as does the Clintone copy, whereas the Barba Stant "Unsatisfied Woman" credits Norah Biggs. It may well be as common as doggy doo... but I'd be interested to know if that is the case or not. Any thoughts? Help? Much appreciated. Sean Hampsey

Agree with most of the above. Here's a few UK TMG's from my box, where the Flipsides are, at very least, as good as the Topsides! RARELY ACKNOWLEDGED 'TOP TIPS' MARKED IN BOLD TMG526 TEMPTATIONS A: SINCE I LOST MY BABY B: YOU'VE GOT TO EARN IT TMG553 FOUR TOPS A: SHAKE ME, WAKE ME (WHEN IT'S OVER) B: JUST AS LONG AS YOU NEED ME TMG560 SUPREMES A: LOVE IS LIKE AN ITCHING IN MY HEART B: HE'S ALL I GOT TMG570 STEVIE WONDER A: BLOWIN' IN THE WIND B: AIN'T THAT ASKING FOR TROUBLE TMG578 TEMPTATIONS A: BEAUTY IS ONLY SKIN DEEP B: YOU'RE NOT AN ORDINARY GIRL TMG581 BRENDA HOLLOWAY A: HURT A LITTLE EVERYDAY B: WHERE WERE YOU TMG612 FOUR TOPS A: SEVEN ROOMS OF GLOOM B: I'LL TURN TO STONE TMG617 JIMMY RUFFIN A: DON'T YOU MISS ME A LITTLE BIT BABY B: I WANT HER LOVE TMG619 GLADYS KNIGHT A: EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE B: SINCE I'VE LOST YOU TMG621 MARTHA & VANDELLAS A: LOVE BUG LEAVE MY HEART ALONE B: ONE WAY OUT TMG622 BRENDA HOLLOWAY A: YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY B: I'VE GOT TO FIND IT TMG626 STEVIE WONDER A: I'M WONDERIN' B: EVERY TIME I SEE YOU I GO WILD TMG627 DETROIT SPINNERS A: FOR ALL WE KNOW B: I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU TMG628 BARBARA RANDOLPH A: I GOT A FEELING B: YOU GOT ME HURTIN' ALL OVER TMG633 TEMPTATIONS A: (LONELINESS MADE ME REALIZE) IT'S YOU THAT I NEED B: I WANT A LOVE I CAN SEE TMG636 MARTHA & VANDELLAS A: HONEY CHILE B: SHOW ME THE WAY TMG640 MARVIN GAYE A: YOU B: CHANGE WHAT YOU CAN TMG646 EDWIN STARR A: I AM THE MAN FOR YOU BABY B: MY WEAKNESS IS YOU TMG649 JIMMY RUFFIN A: I'LL SAY FOREVER MY LOVE B: EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE TMG652 ISLEY BROTHERS A: TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS (ROCK ME A LITTLE WHILE) B: WHY WHEN LOVE IS GONE TMG662 SUPREMES A: SOME THINGS YOU NEVER GET USED TO B: YOU'VE BEEN SO WONDERFUL TO ME TMG675 FOUR TOPS A: I'M IN A DIFFERENT WORLD B: REMEMBER WHEN TMG676 MARVIN GAYE A: CHAINED B: AT LAST I FOUND A LOVE TMG683 ISLEY BROTHERS A: I GUESS I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU B: IT'S OUT OF THE QUESTION TMG702 ORIGINALS A: GREEN GROW THE LILACS B: YOU'RE THE ONE TMG705 MARVIN GAYE A: TOO BUSY THINKING ABOUT MY BABY B: WHEREVER I LAY MY HAT TMG707 TEMPTATIONS A: CLOUD NINE B: WHY DID SHE HAVE TO LEAVE ME (WHY DID SHE HAVE TO GO) TMG722 TEMPTATIONS A: I CAN'T GET NEXT TO YOU B: RUNNING AWAY (AIN'T GONNA HELP YOU) TMG728 GLADYS KNIGHT A: DIDN'T YOU KNOW (YOU'D HAVE TO CRY SOMETIME) B: KEEP AN EYE TMG729 CHUCK JACKSON A: HONEY COME BACK B: WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITHOUT YOU TMG755 DETROIT SPINNERS A: IT'S A SHAME B: SWEET THING TMG762 MARTHA REEVES & VANDELLAS A: FORGET ME NOT B: I GOTTA LET YOU GO TMG766 DETROIT SPINNERS A: TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE SUCH SWEET MUSIC B: TRULY YOURS TMG767 JIMMY RUFFIN A: LET'S SAY GOODBYE TOMORROW B: LIVING IN A WORLD I CREATED FOR MYSELF TMG789 UNDISPUTED TRUTH A: SMILING FACES SOMETIMES B: YOU GOT THE LOVE I NEED TMG862 WILLIE HUTCH A: BROTHERS GONNA WORK IT OUT B: I CHOOSE YOU TMG864 GLADYS KNIGHT A: TAKE ME N YOUR ARMS AND LOVE ME B: NO ONE COULD LOVE YOU MORE TMG901 EDDIE KENDRICKS A: SON OF SAGITTARIUS B: CAN'T HELP WHAT I AM TMG954 SYREETA A: HARMOUR LOVE B: WHAT LOVE HAS JOINED TOGETHER TMG1021 EDDIE KENDRICKS A: HE'S A FRIEND B: ALL OF MY LOVE TMG1082 JERRY BUTLER A: CHALK IT UP B: I DON'T WANT NOBODY TO KNOW TMG1257 BETTY LAVETTE A: YOU SEEN ONE, YOU SEEN 'EM ALL B: RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE (OF FALLING IN LOVE) Such an awesome output stateside, I guess its inevitable that many B sides issued over here would be equally as good as the A sides. The ones in Bold type I've been plugging for years. Since most are rarely mentioned I'd well recommend them here. Good thread Sean Hampsey

Sean Is it like that copy of New York City (Im doing fine now) you played at Pitches all those years ago ? Best Blake ................................................................................ ................................................................... Bloody good memory you've got Blake. No, its nowhere near as bad as my well worn NYC... which in itself was only half as bad as Tats' "Love I Lost". You'll see (hear) for yourself down at Yarmuff. Had it for well over 10 years and never thought it was even remotely playable (DJ wise) until earlier tonight. Came out of Baltimore, as I guess they all did. A good dollar's worth I reckon... crackles an' all! Cheers Sean

Been a rare one for years. Very indemand. Just pulled my old copy out. Has a few crackles at the intro and here and there elsewhere, otherwise I think I'd get away with playing it out. If you're at Soul Essence and happen to here what sounds like a pan of Bacon & Egg frying over Clifton Dyson's vocals... it'll be me behind the decks! Sean

T'was def a Hampsey tune at Cleggy... early 80's. Acquired from Mick Godfrey... for a quid! Sean

Definately her hardest Arctic 45... and one of her best. Was a PITCHES fave 10-12 years ago after picking it up Blind in Baltimore... still got loads of mileage in it as its never been widely exposed. Top Choon! Good luck! Sean