Sean Hampsey

Old Rob Smith cover up from early 80's. Didn't he cover it as George Kirby? Sean

Nice one Joe. As soon as I saw the thread, I thought of this baby! Minnie Ripperton in fine voice! Love Me Now by Rotary Connection Peace, Brother Man. Sean

Some nice output on Sure Shot. My fave has to be Lisa Richards immortal "Let's Take a Chance" Sure Shot 5007 (originally on Jovial 728 and treasured on UK Vocalion 9244). The Bobby Williams 45's are also special and there's a really nice unreleased thing too, Little Mr Lee & Cherokees "Best Friends Girl" which appeared on an earl Kent comp and well worth hunting for. Sean

Thanks Dave, I thought as much. That saves me spending time looking for it! Sean

Four! Sean

If you can't pay - don't bid! Sean

"Danger High Voltage" Webby. I'm talking about an LP by the artist 'High Voltage' The group responsible for the 'shocking record' that Joe just referred to! Sean

I have a High Voltage LP.... but can't remember if its any good or not! Sean

https://www.musicstack.com/item.cgi?item=136578208 The jury is still out! Sean

It'll be on the bext one then! Sean

Really? I thought I'd put it on tape for you decades ago John. And I've certainly played it down at Yarmuff. I have the Kack 45 and the Toya 'Talkin' Bout Jones' LP which features the track. Ring any bells? Sean

Don't tell everone John. It's a secret! Sean PS: Heard about your accident mate. Hope you're on the mend!

Ahaha! It's probably in the DNA, Paul Sean

That's the only way I measure a Soul Music DJ John (and I'm pretty sure you do too). I guess there's only a handful in the entire UK who actually cut the mustard in that department. See how many 'DJ's' pick up on this thread and start playing "I Can't Give You Up" or "Yes Sir Brother" in their sets. In the main, they won't... (I call it FEAR! ) but our conversation, and the ensuing bumps, on here will be worth it, if another one of em does! Sean

You mean "Woman To Woman" mate, surely? She's had 9 or 10 Malaco albums John, so think I was a bit surprised to see you mention her breadth of output... and the recognition (or lack of it). She was only with Arista 5 minutes, and her Stax output was minimal, but she's enjoyed a prolific career at Malaco, consistently turning out quality, contemporary Soul Music - even though none of it quite comes close to those early years (she also recorded on Abet, incidentally, prior to Stax, with the 45 sneaking out over here on Contempo as a result of her Stax success at the time). If the Radio DJ's, you're referring to, don't acknowledge such a talent then they need to get with the programme! Too busy trying to be trendy and missing out on real quality It's a travesty that such an artist is not given the props she deserves, if that is the case. Sean

Wow! I've never thought that John. When Shirley Brown hit the scene she was immediately put on a pedestal - and has never left it for me! Her later Stax LP "For The Real Feeling" in 79 also had some great moments. I used to hammer "Crowding In On My Mind" (LP & 45) at Clifton Hall and Cleethorpes, but I must admit, it's been overlooked for most of the past 30 years. The Arista LP from '77 is also a MUST buy, if only for "When You Really Love Somebody" which is absolutely sublime. Not to mention her SoundTown and Malaco albums which will still yield a few gems! I've always thought she was waaaaaaaaay up there, with Mavis & Carla, and anyone else for that matter! Sean

Ah! Nice! When I said 'UK Only' I obviously meant 'No US 45'. The other side (Topside) on the UK copy is the gorgeous "It Ain't No Fun". The flip of "It Ain't No Fun" on the US Truth label 45 is "I've Got To Go On Without You" - Truth 3223. I bought the "Woman To Woman" LP and the UK Stax 45's that came from it as new releases and always rated "I Can't Give You Up". The other 'Killer' dancer from Shirley during this period was "Yes Sir Brother" - Not featured on the album, but can be found on the flip of the "Woman To woman" 45 (Uk & US). Check them all out! Quality Real Soul Music. Sean

Uk only and one I've been plugging for years. It's day will surely come. Sean

You and Mike make a Good point about that CD, Gareth. It was originally put out with GOLD FOIL on the packaging (a pretty expensive process). The 'Olive Green' type version didn't appear until a couple of years later. I've always thought it was legit, but they simply put out a cheaper production copy at a later date. Sean

Yep - Me too Gareth. It's the one i heard first too, but that's not why I prefer it. Honestly feel the Horns and Girls take away that haunting, mellow and 'empty' feel in the original (and, I love Horns as a rule, but they're way OTT here). Sean

Yes mate, very similar melody. That's what I was saying in Post 10. Are you ready for another run out in the Mobile Disco yet? Sean

It wasn't me John. I quite fancied it, but was only prepared to go to around two fifty. I'm sure there's another copy, out there somewhere, for me... ...just gotta find it! :o) A well deserved payday for Sebastian though, so I'm happy! Sean

Yep, just played 'em side by side and its clear that the Brass and Backing vocals are added later, as you say. So while we're plugging, is this a good time to say that another, equally BRILLIANT tune, in the same mould, is the AWESOME Willie Walker track I've been playing "Runaround" - yet another unreleased Sound Of Memphis gem and also, hopefully, out this summer... :-) Sean

If you want to hear a tune that's also in the same mould, y'all need to hear the Awesome Willie Bollinger track I've been playing "I Dont Want To Cry No More" unreleased Sound Of Memphis, hopefully out this summer... :-) Sean

I play it off a 70's Jap Goldwax LP. Slightly different mix, but still absolutely awesome. Old PITCHES tune, back in the day! Sean