Sean Hampsey

Have you got the web address? tried .co and .tv etc. but appears to be crashed! Sean

I sold my spare Silver Fox copy for £40 5-6 years ago, a hard enough record in its own right (same record but under the artist name Baby Al & The Capps). Don't see the Shell copy too often though. Does it ever get played out these days? If not, it should. Crackin uptempo tuneage! Sean PS:I also have it on Exit (Spain). Unusual release for something so obscure.

I took my Mrs to one a few months ago for exactly the same reason. It's the closest thing to the early days of Wigan... since the early days of Wigan! Am pleased to say that she bloody loved it! If anyone wants to experience a packed and atmospheric nighter with a heavy dose of Northern Soul (old skool and otherwise) the Kings Hall really does take some beating. Sean

Hope you can make it to the October one Russ, when I'm on in the Windsor Suite. Your support when I did 100 Club was very much appreciated. And nobody seems to enjoy those tunes on the dancefloor like you do! Looks like my Just Soul partner Tats played a blinder last night (really sorry I missed it) and I wouldn't want to let the side down - so I'll even pay your bus fair (... but not from Baghdad LOL). Joking apart, hope you're well old chum and do hope to see you soon. Essence on the cards? Sean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLxleXspABw Masqueraders - Blues City Cafe A night to remember. Masqueraders with Chicken in a Basket and Budweiser!

James Govan - Rum Boogie in Memphis Masqueraders - Blues City Cafe

Agree with Kris on all of the above. Memphis: Regular performers at the Blues City Cafe top of Beale Street are the Masqueraders. Put on an awesome show (even did an impromptu 'Do You Love Me Baby' for us!). James Gadson also performs with his band at the bottom of Beale. Lots of Stax classics etc. Bloody great night! Beale Street is what Memphis is all about for a Soul fan. Record shops - Agree Shangri-La is a lovely little shop and Goner is becoming a cracking place for the obscure. But they all know what to charge, so very few bargains to be had. New Orleans Jim Russells was great many moons ago and still has a massive stock. He is a Legend. Great tales to share. Last time I was there the Dixie Cups were in there with him chewing the fat, straight after a Cruise Ship tour. Bourbon is awesome. And it's customary to go eat Cajun at Pat O'Briens while in the French Quarter. You'll have a ball. Sean

Taking nothing away from Alice, Cliff, but I've thought (for the past 40 odd years) that 'Heaven's Will (Must Be Obeyed)' was made for Linda Jones. Sean

There ya Go Mike. Released 1st Nov 69. Sean

The early 70's Boot (which this appears to be) also had "Could It Be" on the flip. Sean

Don't thinks so, Steve. As a Yorkshireman, I'm still trying to squeeze every last drop of value out of the last lot Sean PS: Best £20.00 I ever spent matey - Secured me a spot at the last 25 or more SE's

Think this is an easy one. The Mono / Stereo PROMO copies were pressed as 'Get On The Right Track'. The ISSUE copies were pressed with the correct title 'We're On The Right Track'. All 'Get On' copies that I've seen (loads of em) are Promo's. Sean One here for a couple of bob! https://www.ebay.com/itm/Northern-Soul-Ultra-High-Frequency-Get-on-the-Right-Track-Hear-it-/230751268831?pt=Music_on_Vinyl&hash=item35b9d8efdf

Played the 'Messiahs of Soul' on and off for quite a few years now (hence not widely known, lol). Very rare record and loads of potential. Sean

Agreed Bob, used to play the 'What You Gonna Do' side out lots 15-20 years ago. Sean

And one of the most POWERFUL records ever made, came out on One-Derful. Sean

The Mighty Otis Clay does it for me. Sean

You're right, it is Nashville. Would love to hear it with a Sax Solo, so please do get that software go for it! Sean

I can hear 'My Baby Must Be A Magician' and 'Don't Make Hurting Me A Habit' could definitely imagine the Marvelettes doing it and have thought so for years. They'd have done a great job on it (IMO).

Could have imagined Mary Wells giving this a run for its money! Sean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scWHIX5m6XE 'This Old Heart Of Mine' Inspired! :0) Sean

Always loved this 'Early Marvelettes Soundalike'.

Agreed Paul. Top drawer LP track for years and now a killer 45! Sean

Now that I can 'almost' believe Steve. 'Arry' was always way ahead of everyone else at the time... Sean

Dead right DaveD. It's tiresome reading stuff like this innit. Who played what and when, first... as if it matters. And more especially when its reported wrongly. Sean

We're not talking Radio Martin. Its the 'Niter' context I was referring to (as was everyone else ). Andy Peebles would have been one of scores of Radio DJ's, on both sides of the Atlantic, who might have given it a spin. That could be said of most of those early 80's major label titles, from Keni Burke to Atlantic Starr. I guess, if we're splitting hairs, Norman Connors probably played it first, to his mates in the pub after the session... but that wouldn't really have counted as a first play on the Northern Scene would it! There's a lot of rewriting of history, as regards what went on and who played what in the early 80's. It's an era poorly documented... and filled with urban mythology. Just thought I should put the 'record' straight on this one, at least! Sean