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  1. Kofi Annan here. I've tried to think of sounds that in theory should unite the various factions of the rare soul scene. Three rules - the sound should have strong R&B vocals, must be an oldie that has regularaly been played at a major club, and must have 'modern' stylistic elements to it.

    I'm going for: James Fountain 'Seven Day Lover' (Peachtree) and its rare.

    Any other peace-makers out there?

    Ann Sexton "You've Been Gone Too Long"

    Great Lyrics - Great Vocals - Northern AND Delightfully Southern - Quite Rare - But Attainable!

    Loved and admired by all (isn't it?)

    :shades:

    Sean

  2. You can't beat a bit of 80s disco lol!!!!

    I had the Glenn Jones LP nearby as I was reading this and gave "You're The Only One I Love" a play for the first time in ages. Great record.

    Dead Right.... Yes Sir... I Can Boogie to that Glenn Jones guy.

    Him and that Bobby Womack bloke just make me go Hands up, Baby Hands Up, Give Me Your Heart Gimme Gimme Your Heart Gimme Gimme!

    I just Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh Freak Out! when I hear those guys!

    :rolleyes:

    Sean

  3. Just browsing through some old Blues & Soul mags last weekend and came across this, which some people may find interesting.

    Yeh.... Bobby Womack, Johnnie Taylor, Walter Jackson, Dennis Edwards, Gladys Knight, Shirley Brown, Tommy Tate....

    Some good DISCO artists there mate!

    :rolleyes:

    Sean

  4. It's for my old mate Adrian who used to run all the nighters with Crofty (Clifton Hall, Parr Hall, Queens Hall, Cleggy etc ).

    Anybody who knows him (& i'm sure plenty of you do) knows he won't spend 27p never mind £27 the tight old sod :D

    Never heard of him!

    :D

    Give him my love!

    Sean

    xxx

  5. Alright, for me it's a toss up between any of the holy trinity, in no particular order

    Teddy Pendergrass, David Ruffin or Marvin Gaye?

    Comments, insults, alternatives?

    Agree that these 3 were very special... however, a few decent alternatives... in no particular order!

    1. Johnnie Taylor
    2. Bobby Womack
    3. James Carr
    4. Bobby McClure
    5. Willie Hutch
    6. Lenny Williams
    7. Freddie Hughes
    8. Bobby Bland
    9. Donny Hathaway
    3 Holy Trinity's for the price of one!

    Sean Hampsey

  6. stuffy DJs,who just wanna` boost there profiles,

    Ken,

    Nobody on here's got a BIGGER profile than you mate!

    :thumbsup:

    Think we'd all agree, SS would be very boring without you around.

    Cheer up!

    We love ya!

    Sean

    PS: Nice Avatar BTW. I remember you looking just like that!

  7. QUOTE(Mike B @ Aug 27 2006, 10:43 PM) link What a timely thread - both sides of this 45 were played last night by Ady Potts at our night in Cambridge - it has to be said both tunes went down very well with the dancefloor (as did the rest of the 45's he played ) top sounds :yes::yes::yes:

    I like it, that's why i asked Ady to play it, but i must say the track he followed it with was blinding....Jerry Butler, "Let's make love", that filled the dance floor :yes:

    Sue.

    Yeh.... a nice bit of Philly .... from a guy who can really sing....and only £20!!!!

    :yes:

    Sean

  8. Played this out a few times over the last couple of years - when I get the chance to do a 70s/Crossover type spot.

    Had a couple in my sales box and struggled to sell em, obviously not rare enough LOL

    Hold on... I can feel an Accrington Stanley moment coming on..... ..........Exactly!

    :yes:

    :yes:

    Sean

  9. And if you have cheap tunes that are better than the above, then how come you aren't Dj'ing every week at the best nighters?

    I hate to 'butt in' fellas, but you raise an interesting point here.

    The reality is, most of us have Better & Cheaper records than the above (I know I certainly do).

    The irony is that, the cheaper better stuff does not get played out as DJ's wouldn't get hired on the back of a box of cheapies at "the best nighters" these days... regardless of quality.

    For my money, this little ditty is 'So-So'... and no more...

    ... but as an earlier poster mentioned, if it was only a fiver would anyone get really lathered up about it? I doubt it.

    Lil Major is definately worth a spin, or two, but, to these old ears (and I realise this may be blasphemy) I can't help thinking it sounds like a 'poor mans' :yes: "Rock Your Baby".

    Only IMO folks!

    Sean

    PS: Talking of George McCrae... try his "Take It All Off" on US Soul City & United Artists.

    A much beter proposition... and enough change from a tenner for a Fish & Chip supper!

  10. Hi Alan,

    Finished the hoovering yet?

    :yes:

    Freddie was with The Deacon Jones Band on the tour.

    He is still involved in the Business, as you say, and worked on (and sang on) his Son Derick's album 'All For Love' on Be 4 Real records - One of my fave albums of the year in 2,000.

    The CD includes a Blinding modern dancer (title track) and a sublime slowie "The Way You Love"

    Although only 5-6 years old, the CD is now very hard to find. Buy it on sight (if you dont already have it).

    As for "I Just Found Out"... words can hardly express.

    Sheer perfection.

    :yes:

    Sean Hampsey

  11. Hi Sean ......

    No ...... I am not moving to Gainsborough ; Susan and the Kids ( now 23 , 21 and 18 ) have reserved a place for me in a local home .

    The label that Terry placed on the decks was , indeed a legend .

    When I have been asked what was the best advice I had been given in my life , I always state the " 20 best records in a hour " one ...... that and never promote Martha Reeves again .

    :(

    Appreciate the many times you worked for me , including the removal of the dividing wall between the room and the hallway in our old house in the 1980s .

    Up for working for / with me again , you old divil ?

    Bless you my son .

    Malc

    Hi Malc,

    Had totally forgotten about the time I removed the wall in your house.

    Has Susan forgiven me yet for the mess that I made?

    Would love to work for you again.

    You were always a a Top Promoter when I were a lad, Mr Burton. How could I say no!

    Really good to see you putting nights on again. Will certainly improve things around S. Yorkshire.

    Just let me have the date... and the venue and I'll be there!

    Cheers Malc,

    whistling.gif

    Sean Hampsey

  12. Many thanks Bill.

    Really good info.

    I think the phenomenon you describe happens at a lot of venues... It's called "We Can Always Go Next Month" syndrome. :(

    Ok, I've left this thread to hang for a few days... until the weekend.

    Still waiting for average numbers on a few of the events I listed earlier.

    For example.... How did the Orwell go?

    I'm sure it was a cracker... but how many bodies through the door?

    What about your local gig?

    How many attended your local Soul Night this weekend?

    Many thanks for the excellent feedback / comments so far.

    TTFN

    whistling.gif

    Sean Hampsey

  13. Glad you agree Derek.

    I've been a big fan for decades cos it's such a blinding record.

    Great tune, fantastic lyrics, superb intro, that tinkling piano and Freddie's FABULOUS vocals.

    Suffered the 'too common' fate on the 'Northern Soul" scene for years, having been issued twice:- on Wand 1192 & Wand 1197.

    Thus, although its such a great record, I wonder how many people have ever had the chance to hear it... or dance to it?

    Might start a new thread... GREAT RECORDS THAT NOBODY'S HEARD... BUT SOME DJ'S WONT TOUCH WITH A BARGE POLE! :lol:

    But if I did, it might just kill of frecords as good as this for ever!

    :thumbsup:

    Sean Hampsey

  14. Try as I might I always get my Fred and my Freddie mixed up. Anyway, Freddie Hughes 'Don't You Leave' on Greg Uh Rudy --- was it booted or reissued?

    Hi Simon,

    I bought this as a new release and never thought for a moment that the yellow Greg Uh Rudy copies were Boots or Reissues.

    I think (from Memory) that they are all Monarch pressings - but i'd need to check.

    A great double sider, "Sarah Mae" being a fantastic, melodramatic, deepie.

    Have never seen, or been aware of, any other pressing of this disc.

    Also love his stuff on Janus and the incredibly underrated "I Gotta Keep My Bluff In" issued twice on Wand.

    Sean

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  15. Northern Soul - Lager

    Crossover - Fine Wine

    Modern Soul - Champagne

    Hate to be a smug bugger, Dave, but I'm glad to say that all three quench my thirst!

    :lol:

    After reading some of the posts on here, though, its clear that many have a very negative view or perception of 'Modern Soul'.

    I realise that the thread is all about interpretation and varying definitions but feel that the negative view is probably compounded by those DJ's who play 'Dance' music which merely 'masquerades' as or is 'promoted' as 'Modern Soul'.

    It's a sad state of affairs, as I reckon that many 'Northern Soul' fans would enjoy quality, authentic 'Modern Soul' tracks (from such artists as Omar Cunningham, Donnie Ray, Chuck Roberson, Mel Waiters, Sheba Potts Wright etc.) were they given the opportunity to hear them - i.e. if real Modern Soul were promoted - particularly at the, so called, 'Across The Board' soul nights.

    If history has taught us anything, the Northern scene may well have to wait another 10 or more years before these tracks are 'discovered'.

    So...........here's the deal, anyone wanting to do a CD swap (I'll listen to anything decent... i.e. Soulful) please pm me your address and I'll put a CD together of some fairly recent, underpromoted, 24 carat, genuine, American Soul music in exchange... for the first 25 people who might be interested!

    Sound reasonable?

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    Sean Hampsey

  16. I dont believe this is a 60's issue. I reckon you're right with the 'Beach' theory as both were pretty big 'Beach' records.

    I'd be surprised if these had showed up any more than 6-7 years ago (when I picked up my own copy).

    Note the label states CRA JON not CRAJON (The Denise Lasalle owned production company - Bill Coday etc.)

    Legit? I doubt it (One release being Atlantic Stable, the other being Decca - miles apart).

    I've always thought it a 'Beach - Re-press' whistling.gif

    Sean Hampsey

  17. Reading many treads on here, people term things as Northern Soul, Crossover or Modern Soul. But to many they mean different things.

    So what your definition of;

    Northern Soul

    Crossover

    Modern Soul

    Hi Dave,

    Northern Soul - Uptempo, Midtempo, Beat Ballads and whatever else works on the 'Northern Soul Scene' ............. But its gotta be SOULFUL!

    Crossover - Soul records from that fruitful, post Motown 'on the fours' period - late 60's early 70's - that 'just happen' to be danceable.

    Modern Soul - Despite recent reports, Soul Music is still being made in the USA.

    Modern Soul, is recently created Soul music!

    I reckon.....

    :D

    Sean Hampsey



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