Sean Hampsey

There's a Sharon SOLE LP on Stang, Gareth, entitled "Voice Of The People". Stang is Allplatinum related, of course, so probably the same lady....? Sean

Sorry Tony and Malc, I'm not sure thats the proper dress code for our do. Except for the laaaaaaaaaaaaadies of course! An small army of cross dressers might upset the larger than life Bully... who is quite sensitive to such activities. Sean

mmmmmmmm think I did too Blake Is this the place you had me on one night, mid 90's? Sean

Absolutely. Was booted in 1970. Sean

Great song, also done by Supremes (Can't Stop a Girl) and Wilson Pickett! Sean

1st issue copy here. https://www.musicstack.com/item.cgi?item=109218624 Sean

Ah! Flipside on 1st issue is called 'Lay' apparantley. Topside is an old Steve Mannion spin from early 80's, as I recall. Sean

The 're-press' has an alternative mix to the NSHWA side on the flip. The original has a different title (which escapes me). I've always understood the 're-press' to be absolutely kosher. Sean

It's becoming a tiresome question Ady. Totally bizarre that some folk on here seem to confuse 'legitimate reissues' with 'boots' and don't seem to understand the origins, motivations or differences between the two. Your point regarding 'helping the artist' by purchasing and promoting 'legit' reissues has to be paramount in the mind of the real Soul Music fan. I'm much more impressed by the tireless efforts of people such as you, Tony Rounce, Dean Rudland etc. in finding, licensing and reissuing these magnificent works of art, to finally benefit the artist, than I am by somebody who simply bought and played a rare 45.... just because it's bloody rare! Sean

Am sure there was a thread a couple of years ago on this same question. May have been started by Blake Helliwell, if my memory serves me correctly. Sean

Hi all, Am gonna be posting out this afternoon and tomorrow. I gave a handful out at Just Soul t'other week, but cant be 100% sure who has and who hasn't received em. If you've already got a copy, would you be so kind as to drop me a pm to let me know. Thanks a bunch, Sean

On balance, that IS a better offer than mine, Mike. Sean

Sorry Mike. It's called promotion. I am playing it right now, actually. Its incredible. If you give me a call, I'll let you listen to a few minutes of it down the phone. Meanwhile, heres a picture of it. Sean

Been in my Motor all week, Steve. The 'Finger Snapper' is a light and breezy little cracker. Reminds me very much of Millie J's 'Close My Eyes' which is no bad thing! The Deepies though.... Oh lawdy, lawdy! Can't choose between them, both are absolutely Top Drawer! Can't find much about Tina Bryant... other than as a backing vocalist on John Lee Hooker's final LP. Wonder if there's any Don Bryant connection? Great stuff matey. Tony Rounce for President! Sean

Frankly, this is one of the finest Real Soul albums to get a Vinyl Only release in the UK in a very, very long time. Everything about it is Top Drawer: a lovely mix of midtempo movers and gorgeous ballads, done as only the late, great Willie Mitchell knew how! Every real Soul Music fan should buy this superb piece of previously 'lost' work. I spend most of my waking hours searching for music of this quality... and here it is. Well done Soul Junction for bringing this great album to market. It's Wonderful! Sean

Bless you Dave. Glad you're enjoying 'em mate. They are different but think there might be one or two duplicate tracks My 'Burnt Offering' will be in the post before the weekend, for all those who weren't at Just Soul and haven't received it yet. But don't let that stop you buying the Demon Comps! Sean

Anybody fancy a copy of this on Greek Melody will find one for sale here at around £145. https://www.cdandlp.com/item/2/0-2204-0-1-0/1029546573/mr.-flood%27s-party-compared-to-what-greek-pressing.html Sean

Excellent value Ian. Very well done mate. Thanks all for the positive feedback on the Southern (Deep & Crossover) compilations. Makes it all worthwhile. Go get em! Sean

Tis a lovely track indeed. It was the lovely Mary Chapman who gave me a copy to play, early 80's at Cleethorpes and it did cause a ripple at the time with such good folk as Adam, Darren, Robin etc. as I recall. Yep - due a revival for sure! Sean

A couple I play out often are: Messiahs Of Glory - I Want To Thank You - Sky Hero Soul Stirrers - Trying To Be Your Friend - Jewel Inspirational stuff! Sean

As an aside, you Sweet & Deep folk might like these two brand new CD's I've been working on. O' course, it might be a blatant plug, but you guys are among those 'most likely' to appreciate this particular material "Love & Jealousy" - The Deeper Side Of Southern Soul BACKB012 Compiled By Sean Hampsey 1 Quiet Elegance - Do You Love Me 2 Barbara Lynn - This Is The Thanks I Get 3 Otis Clay - I Die A Little Each Day 4 Syl Johnson - Could I Be Falling In Love 5 George Jackson - I'm Gonna Wait 6 Jean Plum - You Ask Me 7 Al Green - One Woman 8 Ronnie Lovejoy - Until You Get Enough Of Me 9 Fontella Bass - I'm Leaving The Choice To You 10 Bobby McClure - To Get What You Got 11 The Patterson Twins - Back In Love Again 12 Oscar Perry - I'll Take Care Of You 13 Willie Walker - I Love Her 14 Quiet Elegance - Will You Be My Man In The Morning 15 Syl Johnson - Anyway The Wind Blows 16 James Fry - Tumbling Down 17 Ann Peebles - Give Me Some Credit 18 Bobby Patterson - Take Time To Know The Truth 19 O.V. Wright - Let's Straighten It Out 20 The Masqueraders - Wake Up Fool 21 Bobby Powell - When You Move You Lose 22 Don Bryant - I'll Go Crazy 23 Jean Plum - Back To You 24 Otis Clay - It Was Jealousy "I Get My Groove" - Crossover Soul From The Deep South BACKB019 Compiled By Sean Hampsey 1 Syl Johnson - We Did It 2 Gloria Edwards - Don't Mess With My Man 3 Fontella Bass - Now That I've Found A Good Thing 4 Bobby McClure - Was It Something I Said 5 Eddie Mcgee - What Made You Change Your Mind? 6 Imported Moods - What Have You Done With My Heart 7 The Montclairs - I Need You More Than Ever 8 Oscar Perry - Let Me Grow Old With You 9 Al Green - I Tried To Tell Myself 10 Ronnie Lovejoy - You Got To Know 11 The Patterson Twins - Looking For A Lover 12 Little Johnny Taylor - How Are You Fixed For Love 13 Bobby Patterson - Everything Good To You (Don't Have To Be Good For You) 14 Jean Plum - Here I Go Again 15 Ann Peebles - I Didn't Take Your Man 16 Henry Shed - Something's Drastically Wrong 17 Bobo Mr. Soul - Hitch-Hike To Heartbreak Road 18 Pat Brown - Love On Loan 19 Barbara Lynn - Nice And Easy 20 Otis Clay - Brand New Thing 21 Bobby Patterson - I Get My Groove From You 22 Ted Taylor - I Want To Be A Part Of You Girl 23 Phillip Mitchell - Little Things 24 James Fry - Still Around 25 Ann Peebles - If This Is Heaven 26 Jean Plum - Look At The Boy See Ians thread here on the entire Backbeats series. Sean

Mine are all burned. Have been for over a week. I gave a bunch out at Just Soul and will be mailing out the rest in the next few days (ya'll should have bin there... you'd have had 'em by now ). Thus far, I've only had the chance to listen to Mike Lofthouse's (and Top Drawer fayre it is too). The others are all in the porch, just as the postie delivered em, such is my hectic life! Will enjoy giving each one a thorough ear bashing over the next few months. Thanks all, Sean

Lee Brackett wrote "A Lil Lovin Sometimes".... Patton's Northern Soul anthem, other than that, no idea! Sean

Van McCoy = Genius (5) Sean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOTQMb8ek0c

Van McCoy = Genius (4) Sean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6aqf52yfQQ