Sean Hampsey

Queen Emily in the Studio! Malaco Tastic! Sean

It's rare I rave about, or get the chance to plug anything brand new these days, but (as I've not seen anything on here regarding this Lady - and I'd hate ya'll to miss out) I'm knocked out by the new MALACO album from Queen Emily. Its light years ahead of most 'new' product, featuring as it does the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, with Clayton Ivey, Jimmy Johnson and James Robertson and some fabulous songs from the likes of Sam Dees & Frederick Knight. Brought me right back to that day in 1974 when I unwrapped and placed on the turntable for the very first time that stone soul classic album 'Woman To Woman' from Shirley Brown. Yep - it's that good, it evokes such precious memories. Grown up lyrics, well sung with a tight band of REAL musicians... bloody hell, I've waited a long time for Black America to produce anything this good. Such a refreshing change. If you buy only one new album this year, make it this one! It's the Real Deal. So, if you haven't already.... Buy it Now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/QUEEN-EMILY-Queen-Emily/dp/B0044T0NQY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292695190&sr=8-1 Sean

Just gotta say, this is the most Bonkers thread I've ever seen on this forum! PMSL Sean

Pete, in future if someone asks if is available, just say "it's available until someone pays for it - No Reserves! A bargain as well mate. Think Kirsty is still after a copy. Might be worth a pm. Cheers, Sean

His "I Want Gloves" is also a classic Tony. :0) Sean

Tomorrow in the Studio I've declared it Otis Redding Day. Time to let those young feckers hear some real music! Sleep on Otis. Sean

It's not Christmas yet Tony :0) Send me your addy! Sean

It's not JJ Barnes. Its Steve Mancha. Steve didn't like the song, so Don Davis put it out as the Holidays on Groove City. Then the track appeared on the 1969 Volt LP 'Rare Stamps' wrongly credited to JJ Barnes and the UK Stax 45 (the flip of JJ's 'Baby Please Come Back Home') the same. JJ Barnes was never happy about the situation as he felt insulted that a record he'd had nothing to do with could go out (twice!) under his name. Sean

Have been following this story for a few months. Ever since she cancelled her gig in New York in August this year, that Tats and I were supposed to be attending. Let's say a little prayer that she comes through, and long live the Queen. Sean

Earlier discussion on this, here, Joe. Sean

Great double sider! Sean

Its on an Australian Coral EP. Other than that, I don't think it appeared anywhere else (except on the H+H LP). Sean

I guess nobody wants to part with the little Beauty mate. Sean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdcoT0hNHQQ A long overdue recognition for a truly great singer. Tremendous stuff. Sean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdcoT0hNHQQ A long overdue recognition for a truly great singer. Tremendous stuff. Sean

Thanks a bunch for the feedback. It was a pleasure being able to share some of our favourite Just Soul tracks with you. Further Just Soul 'specials' are being scheduled for 2011 on Solar Radio's 'Soul People' so we'll keep you posted on those. Anyone who missed it, the download links are available here, via Zane (thanks Zane) Full Show The Entire Two Hour Show Part 1 First Hour Only Part 2 Second Hour Only Hope they work for you! Thanks again. Enjoy, Sean

Thanks Kev, Much appreciated! Sean

Yep, Betty Willis and Virginia Blakely are LA. Neither to be confused with the Fabulous UK Polydor distributed Mojo label :0) Sean

Following the success of Just Soul 4... ...Just Soul comes to the airwaves this coming weekend... Sunday 21st Nov (10am-Midday) - a two hour 'Just Soul' special with Tats Taylor and Sean Hampsey on Solar Radio. Solar Radio can be found on www.solarradio.com OR you can get it on Sky Channel 0129 (why not Sky+ it and listen later!) OR you can check the link www.soulmusic.co.uk/Radio.htm later in the week to download the whole show (courtesy of Zane Hunter). So, if you're already part of the Just Soul fraternity, or just want to know what all the fuss is about, please join myself and Tats on Solar Radio's 'Soul People' (or listen later) next Sunday morning. We're looking forward to sharing a couple of hours of 'Just Soul' music with you! Sean

Good choice Dylan. One of my all time favourites. Wouldn't part with my copy for a golden chopper! Sean

I've had one mono and two Stereo's, but was always told the Stereo was the hardest of the two. Sean

Ahaha, to be honest, I thought about buying it just to prevent it from getting played! ;0) Sean

Hi Keith, interesting that. Back around 1970 a mad keen Temptations fan in my village (not the ooonly Temptations fan in the village mind ) told me that he was finding it impossible to get hold of `The Temptations Sing Smokey` and "Temptin' Temptations" albums. I guess if they were tough 40 years ago they're gonna be really tough now. No idea how many were pressed. Sean

Top drawer deepie on the flip. Simply stunning! Sean

Good stuff Eddie, you'd be just the man for the job! I'd be glad to help (Clifton, Cleethorpes, Warrington, Bradford, Pitches etc.). Top man! Sean