Sean Hampsey

Steve M

Seen the draft CH reunion flyer. You get first billing, as always

Steve,

No need to be upset. Apart from my impeccable taste in music, vast knowledge (See Latest Quiz), Prowess behind the decks and enormous record collection I'd just put that down to my boyish charm and good looks!

Looking forward to sharing the platform with you once again old mate, after these 20+ years. A pleasure and a privelege.

We'll have a ball!

Sean Hampsey

Nice One Kev,

Yes Dave Rimmer already mentioned that Freddie Gorman was a Postman. I must admit that he didn't immediately spring to mind last night, but I'm sure that he Dave is correct.

Always thought that R Dean Taylor was also a Postman, but could be my memory playing tricks on me.

Certainly no great shakes as a singer!

I'll leave the Q3 lyric to someone else eh?

Might be best if I sit out the next Quiz. Kinda spoils the fun for everyone else.

Oh... and for future Reference I normally go to bed about 1.00am.

Thanks Kev.

Really good sport!

Sean Hampsey

Linda Jones "For Your Precious Love" takes some licking for vocal hystrionics!

Bettye Lavette "Let Me Down Easy" magnificent, especially when she cuts loose towards the end.

Aretha Franklin "Don't Play That Song" (and many others). Such awesome power!

All immediately spring to mind.

Sean Hampsey

Good Man Lenny.

You've got impeccable taste Sir!

I've been plugging it for well over 10 years - Interesting how it's taking so long to get noticed.

It's certainly the least formulaic of all his 45's and just builds and builds throughout.

I'm sure though that the day will come for "When Your Love Is Gone"... and everybody will want one.

Sean Hampsey

Thoroughly recommend all Deon's material, but my absolute fave is 'When Your Love Is Gone' his most underrated tune!

Simply beautiful and been a regular spin of mine for years at Soul Essence.

Sean Hampsey

Time for another quiz! Sean - I hope you're in bed

1 What is Kiki Dee's real name

PAULINE MATTHEWS

2. Which Velvelette was also a Vandella

SANDRA TILLEY

3. Which song do these lyrics come from – "as night falls and I can search for you no longer, as I go home alone, needing you grows stronger"

4. Which was the first Jay Boy release

DORIS WILLINGHAM - YOU CANT DO THAT

5. Dead or Alive – Roberta Flack

VERY ALIVE

6. Bobby Hutton – "Lend a hand" was from which album

PIECE OF THE ACTION

7. Dead or Alive – JJ Jackson

DIED IN 2004

8. Which soul singer played a nun in the film "Change of habit" opposite Elvis Presley

BARBARA Mc NAIR

9.Which Motown singer/songwriter originally kept his job as a postman whilst working for Motown

R DEAN TAYLOR

10. Who brought the Jackson 5 to Motown

BOBBY TAYLOR

11. Name three female singers who once members of the Raelettes

MINNIE RIPPERTON - EDNA WRIGHT - MARY ANN FISHER - MARGIE HENDRIX

12. Which song do these lyrics come from "I walk around with my chest stuck out, cause' my baby's worth bragging about"

STEVIE WONDER - NOTHINGS TOO GOOD FOR MY BABY

13. Which northern soul 45 only came out as a freeby in an album

SILLHOUETTES _ NOT ME BABY

14. Lee Charles "Get your house in order" on Invictus is the backing track to which song

SITTING ON A TIMEBOMB

15. Name two groups that Gloria Jones was a member of

DREAMERS & BLOSSOMS

16. Who was Sandra Williams better known as

BLINKY

17. Solomon King was also known as

LEVI JACKSON

18. Who replaced Florence Ballard in the Supremes

CINDY BIRDSONG

19. Jackie Lee's real name

EARL NELSON

20. What group was Lenny Williams lead singer with

TOWER OF POWER

By Jove I Needed That!

Time For Bed!

Sean Hampsey

A Starter for 10 from Georgia Soul (Great Reference Site):-

Delphi Label 007 The Prophets - Talk Don't Bother Me / Don't Look Back

008 Roy Smith - Very Strong On You / Happens To the Best of Us

009 The Prophets - Don't You Think It's Time / I Don't Love You No More

011 The Pallbearers - Music With Soul / Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

012 O'Banion & The 4 Features - Mistaken Identity / Something Gotta Be Wrong

014 Roy Smith - Consider Me A Friend / We'll Be Happier When We Are In Albequerque

015 Obanion & the 4 Features - Laugh It Off / Cause It Hurts

016 Oxford Knights - I'm Such A Lonely One / Just Give Us Time

The Vistas - Keep On Keeping On / ?

Sean

Hi Sean,

If you've a few other things missing, I've still got them

Will bring them over at CH revival

Top Man Steve.

Looking forward to it.

If you forget, I'll just help myself to a selection from your playbox instead, if that's OK!

Cheers

Sean

Amazing coincidence... was listening to Bobby Reed 'I'll Find A Way' on the way into the office this morning!

Luvverly record. Van McCoy Perfection!

Sean Hampsey

Had a fantastic 4-5 hours in Shepards Bush, Record & Tape Exchange and other favourite haunts around that time - early 80's.

Came away with 2 large plastic bags full of 45's & LP's... and left one of them on a tube somehere on my way up to Wembley.

Often wonder whether the person who found them ever got into the music!

Sean Hampsey

A good while since I've seen Graham.

About 25 years ago I spent many a happy hour at his house going through his records (and yes, he still had the Professionals amongst his vast UK collection).

Last time I saw him was in 86 at Rotherham Clifton Hall "Harlem Shuffle". But i aint seen Hode Nor Hair since that day!

On the other hand, Alf Billingham was in my office only last Friday. See him regularly as he's in the music business and manages some fine talent.

He's getting himself wed, later this year, to a lovely lass called Laura.

Top Bloke Alf. One of the best!

Sean Hampsey

Sean, I've got that BBC acetate and I always thought it was a live recording from a session...though thinking about it, maybe it is the same version. (When I say I've got the BBC acetate I mean Graham taped it for me about 14 years ago)

Wow! small world Pete.

I knew my memory wasn' playing tricks on me!

I always thought it was the same version as the LP version... and the Spanish 45. Worth checking it tho' now you have both.

Graham bought my Incredibles Stateside Demo, Garnett Mimms Demo, PP Arnold etc and loads of other big money British stuff off me way back when

Not seen him for about 18 years.

Miss him...

...and the records!

Sean Hampsey

As far as I know, and I am happy to be corrected, this is the only known release of The Impressions doing Nothing Can Stop Me.

Hi Pete,

I have the 45 with a Picture Sleeve also, which I bought as a replacement for a..... wait for it...................a.............. UK copy................. on a BBC 45...... acetate that I sold to Graham Coates ... about 25 years ago for £15!!!!

Sean Hampsey

I've got a Human Beinz you can have for nothing. I had 2 last month, sold a mint one, this ones a scruffy old thing but you're welcome to it if you want it. Just got to find it.

Yes please Peter, kind sir!

Always up for a freebie... scruffy old thing or not!! (and a bloody awful record to Boot! ).

I think you've got my address and I'll pay the postage.

Please PM me and lets give the scruffy divil a good home.

Cheers. Top Man Pete.

Sean

Unmarked and used notes only

Steve,

I've a few Northern Ireland Bank notes I've been trying to get shut of.

Will do a 2 for 1 if you like?

Sean

Awesome Derek!

Brought me back a bit they did.

Good to see young 'Yammy' with a 'Smile On'... which is how I always remember him

Great stuff mate. Any more?

Sean Hampsey

Ey up Sean....

Just presumed he meant hiding from buyers over here.... hence comment on distance/location of seller....

Wasn't questioning it being "dodgy".... new seller with a "borrowed" scan says it all ....

Gotcha Mark!

Wasn't sure if you (or everyone else) knew that Frank resides in Ozzie land. You're dead right about zero feedback and pinched scan being a bit of a giveaway.

Cheers

Sean

Long way to go and hide.... Australia....

Guys,

Frank is in Australia and if he says the guy 'auctioning' the record is dodgy I guess it would be best to take heed.

Sean

One of my favourite Eddie Holman tracks has to be 'Where Have You Been All My Life' taken from his 'Night To Remember' album on Salsoul - excellent stuff imho

Agree.

Always rated this track... along with "Time Will Tell"

Sean Hampsey

Whilst there have been a number of excellent threads on '80s soul recently I thought I'd see if anyone out there can remember an album track by Eddie Holman. Was a Gospel album released early '80s and had a track played quite a lot at Stafford.

Anyone know it, remember and can remind me of title of track, name of album and a sound file would be the icing on the cake!

The 'United' album was a Gospel / Soul album on the 'New Cross Gospel Series' label. The title track is a superb ballad, but the only tracks from this LP that would work on the dancefloor would be "Thank You For Saving Me" or "Holy Ghost" both excellent 80's dancers.

On the subject of gorgeous, falsetto neo gospel numbers, check out Little Anthony's 'Daylight' LP on the Songbird label for a blinding track in "Love Was Born For Me". Probably one of the finest 'unplayed / undiscovered' 80's dancers.

Ya hoyd it here foyst!

Sean Hampsey

Soul Sounds Label (images) One of each colour!

Apologies for the delay.

Sean Hampsey

Not on the flip Sean, as I remember it was the same as the legit release - but interestingly, as those of us crusty enough will remember, in those days US imports were pretty scarce, but the Invitations boot shows a number which refers to the Dynovoice US release.

Hippo.

Yes I think you're right about the Shirley Ellis. seem to think now, on reflection, that either "The Name Game" was on the flip... or "Nitty Gritty"... as opposed to "Waitin" on the proper release....goddam alzheimers!

Sean

Talking of early boots, the first I bought were in '69 or maybe early 1970 - Invitations "What's wrong with me baby" on a red boot with no label name (to replace my sisters Stateside issue which I stupidly sold!) and Dean Parrish "Tell her" on orange Soul Town - no relation to the '73 era Soul Town boots, but has John M or anyone any info on these? one thing I know for a fact that is that I bought them off Gloucester legend Froggy Taylor!

Hippo.

Hi Jerry,

I have the Red Boot "Invitations" (somewhere) and have had the Dean Parrish. I also seem to think that Shirley Ellis "Soul Time" was booted on the orange Soul Town too... or was that on the flip?

Sean Hampsey

Agree 100%.

Great Soul Record. One of the better GSF things.

Always rated it and played it at Cleethorpes on a number of occasions (early 80's).

Thanks for the Mp3.

Sean Hampsey

SEAN.

I STARTED SINGING "PLEASE OPERATOR" AND HE NEARLY PISSED ALL OVER ME.

HE INTRODUCED HIMSELF AS TONY JOHNSON, AND THEN ASKED ME TO GO OUT TO HIS CAR TO LISTEN TO AN UNRELEASED TRACK HE HAD BEEN CARRYING AROUND WITH HIM WRITTEN BY HIM AND BARRET STRONG.

SO I END UP SAT IN AN OLD PINK CONVERTABLE WITH THE HOOD DOWN, AT 2AM IN THE MORNING, FEELING MIGHTY UNCOMFORTABLE AS TONY SLIPPED A BACKING TRACK INTO THE TAPE DECK AND STARTED TO SING A LOVE BALLAD TO ME , AS THE BROTHERS AND PIMPS PASSED ON THE SIDEWALK. SURREAL!

TATS

Tats,

My Lovable Brother.

Thanks for verifying the story. When I saw the video at your house, if you recall, I nearly pissed all over you.

A Stunning Ballad.

Welcome to Soul Source... Foolish Fool!

Sean