Sean Hampsey

That is just Fookin' Mental. Beatles (& Related) collectors are bigger frickin' nutters than us lot! Sean

But the flip side on the "Right On" issue is triffic! I've got 'em both... and reckon I'd sooner part with the Dove copy. Bloody rare. Sean

Aretha's beautiful "Never Let Me Go" spun by Dean, early doors. Bloody hell. I'd had it for years but it, somehow, never sounded better! Sean

S'right Derek. Can't help thinking I've got a version by Candye Edwards too Highly likely. same set up... Al Hudson, Kevin McKord ... One way etc. Good tune! Sean

Thanks for the note on this Brian. Barbara Hall R.I.P. Drop My Heart Off At The Door Sean Hampsey

Did you mean Charlie Rich? If so agree, most definitely. Also......... the immortal Johnnie Mae Matthews "I Have No Choice".... and you said, you said, that you'd never lie! Great stuff. Sean

A few from the top of my head:- "What Can I Tell Her" Timmy Thomas Cracked 'em up in the deep room when I played it down at Yarmouth. So good the punters made me play it twice! "I Don't Care Anymore" Doris Duke The gritty, tough, hard life tale from "I'm a Loser" "You Got Me" Jaibi You got me climbing up the wall! "I Dont Wanna Leave You" Debbie Taylor "What Ever Made You Think... I Could Go On Living This Way" Try To Leave Me If You Can" Bessie Banks "I Bet You Can't Do It" "I Keep Coming Back" Tyrone Davis The man... at his best. The climax just shakes every wall in the house. "That's How It Is" Otis Clay Please somebody take their hand... and slap some sense in me! "These Aint Raindrops" James Carr No, No...They're Tears "Not You" Walter Jackson Someone else... might be untrue... but not you, no not you, no not you! Devastating! Sean Hampsey

The Pye copy was much later than the Roulette issue. It was not originally put out over here, by Pye, at the time of release. More as a 'cash in' on their much later (early / mid 70's) Philly success. US Roulette 'Original' £25-£30 UK Pye 70's release £8 - £10 Unless, of course, it starts getting talked about on forums such as this... and I eventually get a clip loaded so that people can hear it.... then who knows! Nice tune whatever the label. Sean

More than fair Pete. Tried to get a clip on here all night, last night, but I aint got a clue! Got my kids over tonight so will ask the lad to do it. Sean

Tried to get to grips with the new clip thingy but struggled! Try again tomorrow. Sean

This is a wind up...right? Rotherham No 1 (obviously). Sean

Aha!.... But The Law is an Ass! allegedly Sean

Agree, Maverick. Bought it as a new release. A stunning piece of vinyl. Adore "She's Only A Woman" and "Stairway To Heaven". Simply Sublime. Sean

Goooooooooood! Now... all we gotta do... is put everybody else straight! Sean

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, we have Rod Dearlove to thank for breaking the mould. Sean Hampsey

You're right Simon... now you mention the Blue cover (it was dark blue with a picture - a bit like Supremes Greatest Hits Vol1). The LP did come out twice on PYE (I had them both) under different titles. One certainly didn't have "Lonely Town" on it but t'other obviously did. I know what you mean by your description but it never stopped me playing it, way back when, because the production is so clear and the thunderous intro is just magnificent! Give it a whirl. Will certainly raise eyebrows I reckon! Sean

I used to have the LP on UK Pye - but I don't recall 'Lonely Town' being on it (although all other tracks were). The 45 'Maybe' did, however, come out on UK Mojo. Sean

Hi Pete, Yes, I used to play it often at Bradford Queens Hall, early eighties. I've put it on almost every 'Northern' Tape & CD I've done in the past 20+years... and have just included it on Chris Andertons LP Track CD swap. I was surprised at the plaudits that the unreleased Motown versions created a few years ago as I think this version is the Ba**ocks! It is an LP only track and should only escalate in value - currently around £30 in good nick. Particularly love the album title track 'Maybe'. Sean Hampsey

Rich, Its got the GOLDSOUL logo on the page. So... are GOLDSOUL in any way connected? Sean

I reckon your shoes would be a couple of sizes too big for me Steve. But how much do you want for your Mum? Sean

Sure was a great night. Me, Kev Briscoe & John Benson used to make a regular pilgrimage across the Pennines from Rotherham. Rain, Snow and Hail... and a very late drive back home. Musically it always hit the spot for me. Shame its no more. But fond memories certainly. Sean Hampsey

An old PITCHES tune from 10 years ago. Couldn't give it away before then. Wunnerful stuff! Sean

Assuming you don't mean the one from Eastenders... this is him! Just love his work! Sean

I got Andy & Eddies to this morning. Made me late for work. Had to pull up in the layby on the way in. Great stuff fellas!. I finished mine yesterday but not got round to doing the dupes yet. For those who've not yet started (and to avoid duplication) here's what's on mine:- Johnnie Taylor "Will You Love Me Forever" - Stax - From the LP "One Step Beyond" William Bell "Somebody's Gonna Get Hurt" - Stax - From The LP "Wow" Darrell Banks "Forgive Me" - Stax - From The LP "Here To Stay" Stairsteps "I'm The One Who Loves You" - Buddah - From The LP "Stay Close To Me" O'Jays "It's Too Strong" - Neptune - From The LP "The O'Jays In Philadelphia" David Ruffin "What You Gave Me" - Tamla Motown - From The LP "Feelin' Good" Johnny Sayles "Feeling Is Believing" - Dakar - From The LP "Man On The Inside" Three Degrees "Lonely Town" - Roulette - From The LP "Maybe" Nina Simone "Take Care Of Business" - Philips - From The LP "I Put A Spell On You" Kiki Dee "I Dig You Baby" - Philips - From the LP "Patterns" Percy Sledge "So Much Love" - Atlantic - From The LP "Warm And Tender Soul" Aaron Neville "How Many Times" - Minit - From the LP "Like It Is" Spellbinders "Baby I Miss You" - Columbia - From The LP "Magic Of The Spellbinders" Al Greene "Stop And Check Myself" - Action - From the LP "Back Up Train" Phil Flowers "Another Sleepless Night" - Dot - From The LP "Our Man In Washington" Freddie Scott "Don't Let Me Fall" - Probe - From the LP "I Shall Be Released" Willie Tee "Bring On The Heartaches" - Capitol - From the LP "I'm Only A Man" Gregg Jackson "One For The Road" - KYP - From The LP "One For The Road" RJ's Latest Arrival "Made Up Mind" - Ariola - From The LP RJ's Latest Arrival Enchantment "I'm Who You Found Not Who You Lost" - RCA - From The LP "Soft Lights, Sweet Music" Little Anthony "Love Was Born for Me" - Song Bird - From the LP "Daylight" Ronnie Dyson "I Want To Be Where You Are" - Columbia - From the LP "Love In All Flavors" Marvin Sease "Love Me Or Leave Me" - London - From the LP "Marvin Sease" G C Cameron "I'm Gonna Give You Respect" - Motown - FromThe LP "Love Songs & Other Tragedies" Arthur Adams - "Special Kinda Lady" - A&M - From the LP "Love My Lady" Luther Ingram "Make You Feel Loved Again" - Profile - From The LP "Luther Ingram" Leon Haywood "Fair Warnin" - 20th Century - From The LP "Back to Stay" Kinda spoils the surprise... unless you don't already know 'em. Stand by for the postie! Sean Hampsey

Don't think so Jock. Not seen Mike or Pete at a Modern gig for years. It was 'Dance' they got into. I was shocked at the time. Known Pete since the 70's and always thought he had good taste. Known Mike since the very early 80's and always thought the same. But they got into 'Dance' I tell ya. Bloody 'Dance'. Mike even laughed at me once for dancing to Maxine Brown's "Don't Leave Me Baby". Told me I couldn't dance... to 'that bloody thing'. Still don't know if he was on about the record... or my dancing. Shocking. Good lads though. Sean