Sean Hampsey

Hi, The actual title is "You Live Only Once". Might help you when looking for a copy online. https://www.discogs.com/Imperial-Wonders-You-Live-Only-Once/release/2203144 Sean

Anyone? Sean

What does this go for at the mo? Sean

Hi Blake, JB put this on tape for me 30 odd years ago, so I quickly snared a UK copy at the time. I played it on Mick O'Donnels Soul Discovery a couple of years ago and have found a lot of interest in it since. Certainly came out on US Paramount mate. Lovely stuff. Sean

Yep - Boot! Selectadisc, if my memory serves me right. Sean

Agree Paul. Trite Disco Fodder. Lyrics are an absolute joke. And nothing to do with Soul Music. Sean

I saw it Paul and nearly bid on it, but had only recently picked up the issue. Its a 50+ quidder of anybody's money, these days. Sean

I won a UK Demo on eBay last year for 0:99p. Sent the guy his money, but the record got 'lost in the post' Ended up having to pay £20 for an issue But still a bargain I reckon! Steve's right. A hard UK London 45 on red or black! Sean

Neither of those are TALL condensend font settings, mate. Here's a 579 that is a good example - Its also unusual in that its the 'older' condensed font, but has solid centre. Sean PS: KT = Kentish Town (Pressing Plant) with no subliminal message that I'm aware of.

Well its the best load o'bollox I've read in a long while Dave! Just Brilliant! And sums it all up beautifully. Sean

SHE is a SHE John. "What Should I Do... Should I Speak To Him?" is the lyric. You've only got to listen to the lyrics and the vocals to know its a female mate. Had she not got a blokes name, the question would never have arisen. SHE is a Woman. A Bird. A Babe. A Dame. A Bint. A Gertrude. SHE is a SHE John. Sean

The label that introduced me to Soul Music, in August 1968. Always was and always will be my favourite stable. The Real Deal. Far too many awesome tracks to mention, but, seeing as Paul showed you the labels, I oughta let you hear the track. Pin back your ears for a slice of Stax Soul Perfection! Sean

"Paris Blues" on Polydor! What country is that? Not confusing it with "Ends Of The Earth" are ya mate? Sean

Great stuff Dave. Quality mate! Sean

So true Paul. I'd have said there's been little in the way of great songwriting these past 30 years. Its why most 'modern / contemporary soul' is no longer soulful. Theres just no 'art' 'purpose' or 'intention' in there any more. New 'Soul' seems largely reliant purely on a rhythm (to shake yer bum to) rather than the soulful intensity which comes from outstanding lyrics superbly delivered by an excellent vocalist. My simple ticklist for what makes a GREAT record goes something like this: 1. Great Lyrics 2. Great Vocals 3. Sincerity 4. Emotion 5. Great Musicianship 6. Great Arrangement 7. Great Production Rhythm & Melody would be further down the list - yet these are the two components that most folk tend to look for in a 'choon' (these days). Which explains why a lot of poor or sub-standard records get played (or become hits) over real quality. Sean

Nice. Please let me know if its ever for sale. Cheers, Sean

Great call Dave. She certainly has an exceptional voice. Always thought she was up there with Gladys (even!!!). I've played "Just To Be Close To You" on and off for many years (it's also on a 45 by the way) and think it would have been so right for Clifton Hall (if I'd only had it back then!!! ) as it has that 'Cheryl Berdell' quality, quite rare in 'uptempo' Modern Soul. The other track I've played all over (on both the LP and a 45) is the lovely "Tell 'Em That I Heard It" which is a superb chilled out stepper. And "The Need To Be" is a gorgeous balled that every SOUL fan should own (as is her "Here Now" on Catawba). And lets not forget... she is also Sandra Richardson on Buddah "I Feel A Song" - Inter-Soul with "Stay Here With Me" - and the cracking double sider on Dellwood "Love To Be Your Woman" / "Waiting For The Last Goodbye". Great singer! Sean

Must be a misprint. TMG 708 is "Put Yourself In My Place" backed with "Little Miss Sweetness" but it is, of course, by the Isley Brothers. Sean

Great stuff Paul. Beautifully put together. Sean

Never heard of it! Appears to be German Vogue only. Nice Pic Cover below. Sean

As Eddie says, the Phantom Janitor was the cleaner at Stax studios. Sean

A truly GREAT Soul Singer. RIP Solomon Burke. Sean

Another ATCO fave for me playbox at early Soul Essence weekends. Like the above, its still going from strength to strength, I'm pleased to say. Not the most soulful thing I've ever heard, but a crackin' little mover! Sean

One of my fave ATCO releases, I first played at Thorne... and had em all stroking their chinny chin chins! Its since gone on to be a bit of a crossover monster! Great deep flipside too, I've put on many a tape, over the years. Sean