Sean Hampsey

Yup, You should never shoot your shot too soon! You're right though, both crackin' sides but 'So Much Better' (an old Thorne fave from about 15 years ago) edges it for me! Sean

Guys, (IMO) The flip side is 'So Much Better!' Sean

Hi Ollie, It's The flip side of ace deepie 'Long Walk, On A Short Pier' on a Duke label 45. It's an old spin of mine from circa 1980 and it is now an acknowledged classic. Normally makes about £100 - £120 but has gone for less on eBay. Happy hunting Sean Hampsey

Eyup Ken All TMG 864's have NYCLYM on them. Its the TMG 604 you're thinking about, with Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me on the Topside and Dont You Miss Me on the flip! Sean

Shouldn't worry mate. Bet its the only decent record he'd got! sean

Always loved this and put it on many a tape over the years! Fits the Bill spot on, Totally underrated. Sean

Like the WASTED track Pete. Very much like The Valentinos "Its All Over Now" in parts. Jagger would have had a field day on this one! Sean PS: Nice Ranwood mate!

Eyup Ken, Guess you weren't listening when I played it 20+ years ago (covered as L C Cooke) at Bradford! Or maybe you were? Sean

Saw her in Vegas a couple of years ago. Agree with all of the above. Just Incredible! Sean

Agree Matt that 'some' tracks have been played as new releases (I've made a bit of a career of it myself) and infact the Northern scene was founded on records that were either new or only 4-5 years old, but that's why I stated that the scene 'often needs to have' rather than 'always'needs to have'. Sadly, though, I think you'll agree, its more often than not that Soul Music itself is way ahead of the 'Northern' Soul scene's ability to absorb it. There are dozens of tracks that should have been played when new, snubbed at the time, only to be later 'discovered' or deemed acceptable many years later. Good to see the above track getting the thumbs up though in the poll, if only belatedly. But dont ya' all just wonder what tracks came out in the last 12 - 18 months... that the Northern Scene should have played... rather than waiting until 2010. Sean Hampsey

I'm Going all The Way was Huge as a new release at PITCHES, Rotherham. I just cant fathom (and never have been able to) why the Northern scene often needs to have a 10 - 15 year incubation period before it can accept a Soul track (see the Al Mason thread - i.e. only just acceptable now!). Tragic... but you've heard my rant on this subject before! Across The Board... was a phrase first used at PITCHES to mean just that. Soul Music... Across the board... all eras, all tempo's for all tastes! Sean Hampsey

You're very welcome. Sean Champman has an issue for sale according to his website! https://www.chapmanrecords.co.uk/ Hope that helps. Great record! Cheers Sean

Its on UK Tamla Motown TMG 864 and can be got for around £80 on an issue, or £125+ for the Green / White Demo. The White label is a Boot. Happy Hunting Sean Hampsey

Missing Nothing Alan, One of my least favourites from the Thorne era. A bit of Uptempo Disco I reckon. That's about it... but at the time Kev and I joked that 'one day' the Northern Scene would catch onto it. Yes, must speak before the weekend Alan. Sean

Sell it Alan! You've got far better records and it should help towards the Wedding Costs! OUCH! Looking forward to next Saturday mate. Digging out me Shirley Lawson especially for you! Sean Hampsey

Different again to my copy Pete... where the label stock ... is GREEN! Sean Hampsey

Looking forward to it Martin. Blowing off the dust right now! Sean

TSU Toronadoes is also a great version (probably even better) on US Ovide 45! Pricier still though! Sean Hampsey

Nice one Craig W! Some Things You Never Get Used To. Always loved this. Ashford & Simpson Genius! Sean Hampsey

Sorry, but It's Aretha's Version for me fellas! Sean Hampsey

I always though that Richard Searling had one! Sean Hampsey

Just Great! Made my day. Sean

Spookiest Post ever for me Tony! As I'm scrolling down I immediately thought of these two gems and thought, YES!!, a chance to give Marvin & David a plug! Nearly fell off me keyboard when I saw your post! Played them both on a regular basis for the past 30+years, but never hear them otherwise. Superb recommendations! Also rate Four Tops - You Got To Forget Him, Darling Four Tops - Left With A Broken Heart Four Tops - Is There Anything I Can Do Stevie Wonder - Aint No Loving Supremes - You've Been So Wonderful To Me Temptations - Loneliness Syreeta - What Love Has Joined Together Miracles - Soulful Shack Miracles - Its A Good Feeling Tammi - Tears At The End Of A Love Affair Gladys Knight - He's My Kinda Fellow Gladys Knight - Since I Lost You Thelma Houston - Nothing Left To Give G C Cameron - I'm Gonna Give You Respect Brenda Holloway - I've Got to Find It All Indispensable! Sean Hampsey

The Bloody Awful "I'm Not Over You" True Image 'Gonzalez' soundalike. Me, Benson & Briscoe nearly pissed ourselves the first time he dropped that heap o' shite at Yarmouth. (Their stuff on Juana... now you're talking!) Mind you, Sam wasn't the only guilty party And over the years, Sam's often delivered the goods! Sean