Sean Hampsey

I think that's right Gareth 2,3. 5 unissued previously. All others on 45. I do have track 3 on a 45 though, by Keisa Brown on Little Star, which I think credits H B Barnum as writer, though he is not credited on the LP (if my memory serves me right). Sean

Old Clifton Hall spin for Pat Brady (who always played crackin' stuff at the time). Luvverly tune! Sean

Thanks to those nice people at Hyde Park in Chicago... I now have this record! Arrived this morning. Many thanks Andrew! Will call you back soon. Sean

Which bit? The bit that Tim Brown found it? Well I never. Didn't realise it was around in 1980. Sean

Yeh... when that Bully Boy gets something in his head, it's hard to restrain him! I was there when Bully first heard The Gouch play this record. All he could talk about on the way home was "Henry Jackson" on Truth.... and I swear at one point he started speaking in tongues! It truly was a Religious experience! Hallelujah! Sean

I was at that all dayer in Yarmouth. From memory, I think it was held at "Tiffs". Must have been around 74, an Inter City Soul Club event. It even had a "Deep Soul" room where I spent several blissful hours. The Bald guy was John "Kojak" Harvey. Boy, I bought some cracking tunes off him that day! Music policy was awesome... Thanks for the memory! Sean

Just 3 nights, infact, Karen. We were going to go to Dublin for a few days but the Hotel I wanted to stay in (The Shelbourne) is undergoing a refurb, so I opted for my other fave Hotel, in Lanza. Spent the night at Weetwood Hall in Leeds on Wedenesday, my Birthday night, (Luvverly). Four Poster Bed and everythang! Flew from Leeds / Bradford on Thursday morning leaving the Gale force winds and rain behind us. Weather was mighty fine over there for the time of year. I work for myself so am more inclined to snatch regular quick breaks and long weekends rather than book a fortnight off at a time. Back to the grindstone now though! Sean

Hey Chalky, Been looking out for somewhere "just down the road from you" for a while. Wonder where that might be? BTW... Certainly, PITCHES was the first venue to use the phrase "Across The Board" in its publicity. ...Not the last though eh? Sean

Was in Lanzarote Malc. Got a bit of colour in me 'cheeks' and just got back into Leeds / Bradford at 8.00 tonight. Had a Ball! Cold here innit? Sean

Yes you did Derek. I'll dig 'em out and put up the playlists some time this week! Sean

Ditto Eddie. Hope you had a cracker! Sean

Yes, it was THE No 1 place during its time... But, does lightning ever strike twice Bull? We've talked about it a time or two. But timing is everything! Who knows what the future holds. Sean

Yes you did Gavin, at our "Yarmouth Comes To Yorkshire" events! Wicked sets too... as per.... Can't wait for Yorkshire to hit Yarmouth again tho' C U then mate! Sean

Thanks Trev And Mrs Norman Maine. It was a special venue, no doubt, and myself and the other guys, Tats Taylor, Kev Briscoe and John Benson always aimed to deliver a truly "across the board" playlist. Derek Pearson often featured PITCHES in his mag (as did Spike in Echoes), with all the playlists at the time. It would be good if he could post 'em up just to see how many 'PITCHES' sounds are either still around or went on to become 'big' beyond the venue itself. I'd dig 'em out and do it myself but I'm off, now, to celebrate me birfday... in the Sun! TTFN Sean

Nice one Paul, You should have known to pm Paul in the first place Tone! Sean

Good stuff! Oh and Happy (joint) Birthday Martin! Sean

Cheers Mate, And Happy Birthday to your daughter! I must admit........... I stayed up until midnight to open my cards too! Sean

Bought this as a new release and its never been out of my top 20! Incredible Double Sider, John. Sean

Agree. It's my Birthday. Get the Beer in!

Often used to 'Log' titles when performing in public. Many venues used to insist on it in the early 70's. Does seem to have fallen by the wayside though these days i agree. Has "Logging" been replaced by a General Performing License? Anyone?

The text you can read above when you are composing in the editor screen is what you are seen to be replying to. Stick with it Pete. You'll get the hang of it. Sean

Yes. A more appropriate smiley than mine. Well done Bogue! Sean

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