Sean Hampsey

Just had a listen at the clip Mart, flippin eck.... sounds amazing! As you say, I played it 2 or 3 times at Clifton Hall and Cleethorpes early 80's but it just didn't catch fire at the time... but as they say "so right for now"! Would be good to see it getting plays in 2007 for sure.... and do you know what... I don't think this was ever actually issued in the UK. The one I've got and one other I've seen are DEMO's. What's yours? Sean

Had this one for a while, for the awesome deep flip "I Just Can't say No". Must go check that it's not a Double sided promo, cause I really like this side! Thanks again!

You are an absolute star! Thanks for that. Just secured a copy and it's on its way across the Atlantic right now, but that will keep me going until it arrives! Cheers Sean

You're Right Blake. The name "Fishback" came into my mind as I was typing, that's when I realised I was confused. Too many late nights and Pop mate! Back to work tomorrow though... thank God! Sean

Didn't think it was your cuppa rosy mate! Looking forward to seeing this Pied piper article you're doing though. You've certainly been putting some work into it. Hope someone can confirm the Sandpipers question for you. Cheers for now. Sean

What is it with you and Sonny Munroe, Blake? You must be his biggest fan! Is he the Sonny of "Love Trap" fame? If so... who was Dianne, by the way? Or am I just confused? Sean

So where is that from Baz? Label etc? There were at least 3 groups named the Sandpipers, recording in the 60's. 1 The LA Male Trio (3 x M) plus later (3 x M 1 x F) 2 The S. African group (2 x M, 2 X F) 3 The Florida Trio (3 x F) 4. The 'Giant' artists? Sorry Eddie, I guess you already know the above, which is why you asked for confirmation, but I'm now not sure. Just always thought it was the same crowd as the "Guantanamera" bunch! Sean

I always thought this record sounded like The Bachelors, Eddie. Nice Mike Terry backing track, but shocking vocally. I just accepted that they were the White 'easy listening' trio (Jim Brady, Mike Piano, and Richard Shoff) from LA. If not... it sure sounds like 'em! Sean

Agree Roger. The lyrics "What Should I Do... Should I Speak to Him" would also confirm that Frankie is female. Love the intro version. "There he is, My old love... He's with his new Girlfriend Isn't She pretty? Oh! He's looking my way He's walking straight at me What Should I Do?" I also find it interesting (stops to stroke chin here) that at no point throughout the song does Frankie sing "What SHALL I do"... so perhaps the original title was "What SHOULD I Do". Just a thought! Sean

Mornin' Malc and Happy New Year! Just a thought..........If Frankie is the Lead singer, 'She's' certainly a Lady. No guarantee though that Frankie is the one on lead... but I think it's most likely. Great record. Still shends shivers down my spine.... after all these years. Sean

So that's half a dozen! Must be loads more. Doesn't need to be rare. Just something that you'd like to share with us... The recent LP/CD swap brought a stack of great tunes to the surface. What else lies beneath? All suggestions gratefully received (need to top up my wants list).

Happy New Year!

Just played the kids Ray Charles sound file... to show 'em how it should be done!

Yes... along with that weller bloke... murderin' Ray Charles!

Happy New Year, Mike and all! May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead. Sl¡inte Sean

A nice, mellow, track. Been available on his CD for quite a while now, along with 9 others. Good to see it's coming out over here now, if only on a 45. Sean

On my UK Philips copy "I Only Have Eyes For You" is the A side. BF1586. No spoken intro on the "What Shall I Do" side... just 4 beats and into the vocals! Nice! Sean

Just wondering what tunes you've got in your box that you'd like to recommend to other Soul Sourcers. You might be a DJ with that tasty unplayed, unknown, hardly played or semi-known stuck in the back of your box that you'd love to play... but haven't yet got around to it. You might be a collector, sitting on a tune that you know, if it got into the right hands, could become massive in the next 12 months. It could be an LP track that, for whatever reason, has never been given the recognition it deserves. It might be a tasty 'B' side that, given the right exposure, might just become a monster! No need to post sound clips. Just let us know what you've got that you think deserves a plug in the coming year! I'll suggest a couple of my own later (duty calls right now). So come on. Look at your box and let's have your top tip (or tips) for 2007. Oh... and a Happy (and Soulful) New Year to all! Sean Hampsey

Not bad that Derek... but not the best tune to come out of PITCHES (or out of Gary's goody pile ). Haven't got a clue mate! Three questions:- 1. Who is it? 2. How much did you pay for it? 3. Did you have a nice Christmas? Sean

A guy who interviewed the group. We exchanged a couple of emails. Can't remember his name, details,they must be on my PC at work. He's the one who turned up the 4 copies (that I mentioned earlier). (Bob ?). Nice record. Sean

I've got both and I've never been aware of any difference in the two. Will have a closer listen. Sean

Look forward to it John. Yes, difficult to believe that the mighty Ice Man, Jerry Butler & deep soul diva Lorraine Ellison could be bettered by a Bradford lass called Pauline! All the best Sean

So sorry to have read this sad news, Blake. A major influence for decades. RIP Godfather. Sean

"Magic Mirror" is not only a different Catalogue Number but its also a 5 min version of the original (Yellow label) "Mirror Mirror". it also features Walter Jones (ex Notations) on vocals, so they are different recordings (of the same tune!). Sean

The Album.