Sean Hampsey

I believe it was issued in 1976... but I dont think I've got a copy, so can't be positive. Will check. Sean

Sadly....yes!

Stand by for 'Modern Oldies' Sean

Hey, its my rumour, right? You can stick to Turner if you want to.... but I much prefer my Talent! 21 hours and counting!!!! See you then mate! Sean

A serious question deserves a serious answer. I personally dont associate the term 'modern soul' with the Levine / Curtis transition to 'newer' material at all. Infact, I don't even recall hearing the expression until the very late 70's / early 80's... I'd refute the notion that it was used, to describe the genre, during the mid 70's (at the time of the Mecca - Scene split). I think you could date the term (as used on the Northern scene) to no earlier than 1979 (or even 1980) and it would have referred to the sounds being played at such places as Snaith by Soul Sam, Arthur Fenn, Mario, and then by the Clifton Hall jocks in 1981 and thereafter. These early 'modern soul' tracks would have included ZZ & Co "Getting Ready For The Get Down" O T Sykes "Stone Crush" King Tutt "You Got Me Hung Up" High Frquency "Summertime" Rideout "Someone Special" I well recall the UK's first 'Modern Soul' Allnighter being held in Rotherham Tiffanys in 80/81... not before that... and how the South Yorkshire region was the real Birthplace (or at least the initial hotbed) for the Modern Soul 'scene' with Clifton Hall, Turnups, Sheffield Tiffanys etc. The term hardly existed outside of the region until 82 onwards, when 'After Dark' promotions (Steve Croft and the modern jocks from Clifton Hall ) moved to Cleethorpes Winter Gardens and Bradford Queens Hall. Rock City and Loughborough soon followed. The Mecca may have played a lot of 'Modern Soul' (in comparison to the 60's stuff played elsewhere) but I honestly dont recall the phrase being used at that time. Sean Hampsey Quick plug: Relive those early Modern Sounds at the Clifton Hall Reunion... tomorrow... in Rotherham! Only 24 hours to go. Getting excited now!

The Rumour that I recall from about 25 years ago was that it was by Tony Talent and was 'suppposed' to have been a Musicor planned release!! I remember someone telling me that they'd heard it and that the lyrics were 'supposed' to have been about a guy in a prison cell... measuring 6' x 6'. I guess the rumours been superseded by the John Pugh record though, but that was the old, old story. Never heard it myself, but always found the instrumental incredibly exciting and, as a rule, I can't be arsed with instrumentals at all. Sean Hampsey

Apologies. I thought it was obvious! https://www.soul-essence.co.uk/ The Ultimate Soul Venue Sean

Location - Somewhere Coastal. Duration - Weekend (Fri - Sun). Format - One Room for Dancing - One Room for Chilling (only open during the daytime). Music Policy - Across The Board Soul Music Frequency - Bi-Annual DJ's - Bob Cosby, Gavin Page, Soul Sam, Simon Petts, Andy Etheridge, Arthur Fenn, Mike Charlton, Steve Plumb, Gareth Donovan, Steve Guanori, Brian Goucher, Steve Jackson, Fraser Dunn, Dave Thorley, Kev Briscoe, John Benson, Tats Taylor and Me! Can't wait for April. Sean

Hi Pete, I'd go along with those that suggest a deposit be charged to hold the record. You offer a Professional service. Customers should be prepared, at least, to pay a deposit if they are unable to commit outright to the purchase (for whatever the reason). You're simply asking them to put their money where their mouth is. If you dont operate such a system, people will take advantage... and you'll end up with an ulcer!. Look on it like running a Hotel. If you saved a room and didn't take a deposit, while turning others away because guy number one made a 'reservation' you'd simply go bust... if he didn't show! Deposit = Reservation. Otherwise it's on the market to the next person who wants it. Thats good business! On the other side of the coin Pete, you are the best dealer I've had the pleasure of doing business with in years - but I wont say why on here. You deliver the goods mate. You dont deserve the grief. Implement a deposit scheme asap. Good advice. Sean Hampsey

Do you mean physically Derek? Sean

Hi There, I have both the vinyl LP and the CD. There are two additional 'Bonus Tracks on the CD that were not on the Vinyl LP. These are "He Didn't Know" and "Let The Good Times Roll". The vinyl LP is a straight 11 tracker! One of the greatest sets ever I reckon! The vinyl LP turns up on Ebay as regular as clockwork and the last couple have gone for Bargain Basement prices. (Last one was £20 and it was always a £70 LP in my book) Sean Hampsey

I Live on The Dell. Often referred to as.... The Mighty Mighty Dell. Sean Hampsey

Hey Stevie, Wasn't really a swipe at Th'Orwell ... or even at 'Cover Ups' for that matter. Just a bit of fun... as you said. Always been a little bit partial to 'the mystery of it all'. Especially me being a Quiz Meister an all that! Infact, still got my old 'Cecil Washington' track from Clifton Hall covered up after all these 23 years... and nobody got near it! Might even give it a spin on Saturday at the Clifton Hall Revival!......... ...............Daren't play it at Yarmouth though Cheers for now Babes Poser Man

Arriight.. Stevie Baby........ 3 guesses! Joneses? Personal Touch? Fatback Band??? Oh... and do they really play cover ups at the Orwell? Poser Man

"Tear It On Down" from the "In The Groove" Album. Been playing it since I was a Schoolboy and still love it. A first rate Motown dancer. You can hear the 'ache' in his voice! Can't fault tho'..... "Little Darling" "Wherever I Lay My Hat" "I'll Be Doggone" "My Love For You" "At Last" "Darling You're Wonderful" "You're The One" "Please Stay" "If I Should Die Tonight" "Whats Going On" and the most underrated Marvin track of all.... the MAGNIFICENT.......... "It's Madness" He just knew it, didn't he. Listen... and weep. Sean Hampsey

Dave, Flip of the Googa Mooga release is "Crying Clown", same as on the Triple B release. Released in France a couple of months later in 1970. Sean

No you were right all along Martin To be honest though, my Bootleg collection is pretty impressive! Only one more number needed now for the entire Soul Sounds series. C'mon... Ya gotta be impressed! Doubt if I'll get to play any of them though at the Clifton Reunion. Always tried to keep my 'collecting fetish' away from my deejaying. And will have to stick to my more modern bits and bobs for the Clifton job. As for my Soul sounds Bootlegs? Steve just wouldn't understand.... ...It's a collectors thing! Sean

Only two releases of this I reckon Dave. The other is the flip of the AWESOME "But If You Must Go" on Miko. I wonder if your acetate is the Miko version? Wouldn't mind geting my hands on the other half!! Was on Ebay last month from Craig Moerer and made £700. Nice! Sean Hampsey

Hi Alan, You wont see a President copy for less than a ton these days. Saw one at Yarmouth earlier this year in a guys box for £120. Always been one of the 'harder' Presidents. BTW... Hows married life? Enjoyed last Saturday night mate... despite the fact that I could only do 45 minutes for you... due to the missus being ill in the car park during my spot. Not the first person that's happened to though I reckon! Sean

Sorry Pete. You're right... and I replied to the post saying 'yes please'.... but I didn't want to push it! (shrinking violet that I am). If you've still got it.... please Bill my card (i guess you've still got my details inc address etc) and lets be having the blighter! Or shall I send you a few bob for postage by PayPal? Mucho appreciated Pete. Just need Tammi Lynn then. A good days work! Sean Hampsey

Soul Sounds Update -------- Just bagged the Roscoe Robinson 'That's Enough' on Soul Sounds that has eluded me for so many years! It's a Yellow label and in Bootiful condition! Only need the Human Beinz & Tammi Lynn 45's to complete the set! Anyone? Sean Hampsey

Its on 'American Music Makers" label and currently goes for £25 - £30 No more than that! Sean Hampsey

Brilliant Track this! Tragic that it was never released... until the kent CD. One of Roy Hamilton's top 5 recordings I'd say! Sean Hampsey

Hard to pick a favourite, Blake. Awesome repertoire! Always Loved: I Fooled You This Time To Be A Lover After The Laughter I Wont Need You To Choose Suicide If You Cant Be True Nothing Can Stop Me Bet You Never Thought Does She Have a Friend Let Me Make Love To You For The Sake Of The Memories I've said it many times before, next to Willie Tee, Gene Chandler had the slickest delivery ever on a good lyric. Sean Hampsey

Hi Stevie, We hit the same spot again! I'm on with that package for you... Please drop me a pm as to where it needs to go! Cheers Sean