Sean Hampsey

I think that's the other take, Tony.... "My Heart Needs A Snake" Sean

That is a strange one Mike. Never seen a blue label before. I recall reading an interview in Blues & Soul soon after the albums release, wherein Lou said the album was very poorly promoted, sold a pittance and was deleted soon after coming out, so I can't imagine when the Blue label came from. Would it have been late 70's or early 80's? Is it a US copy or a Brit issue, as per Gayle Adams, Bobby Thurston etc? Certainly agree with you on 'Just To Let Him Break Your Heart' (magnificent record and very rare on a 45) but the entire LP is Top Drawer, top to toe. Sean

Yep - cheeky sod charged me 15 Bucks! Was gonna negotiate, but thought better of it. Sean PS: CD's in Post Dave

Unplayed Store Stock, Mick. And I've never played it since I got it. Might play 'Paper Roses' for all I know! Sean

S'right Dave. Very early days of eBay, a dealer, who's store I'd visited only months before, listed it as "I HAVE SEARCHED" on a ten dollar 'Buy It Now'. I've had better records off the guy (like Pete & Ken, its not really my cup of tea either) but for 10 dollars, I guess it was worth having. Sean

Correct! I didn't Sean

My copy is absolute Mint, Mick. Sean

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Ah! Thanks for the link. Not bad. Much prefer the Atlantic mix (but maybe that's cos I've been playing it for the past 35 years). Far more subtle, less frantic and much higher quality in every department. JR says the Tomahawk was probably only a Demo, so it figures. I seem to remember this copy being on eBay 4-5 years ago, but don't recall what it went for. Think it's pretty scarce though. Sean

Dunno, but I play it out often on UK Atlantic (which cost me about 50p when new). Is it the same mix as the UK ATL 45 do you know? The LP version is certainly different. Sean

Lots of very old, unplayed, like new 45's out there Jacob. Sean

Doubt it very much. Can't imagine it would ever have been booted. Sean

Never Sebastian. Amazes me what turns up, after all these years! Lovely stuff! Sean

Great LP. Features my old Bradford spin "I'm the One Who Loves You" - triffic version of the impressions tune. Came out in the UK under a different title "Stay Close To Me" on Buddah. Sean

Any idea how long ago Eddie? Sean

If he did pass away I don't recall hearing about it, Rob. I've racked my brains and I can't remember hearing anything of his demise. Born in 1954, he'd only be 56 (if he's still around) but he was one hell of a big guy (Billy Stewart proportions) so who knows, maybe another 'early' one. Sean

Relax you guys. I realise you were having a subtle, but joking, 'pop' Nev. But, like Mike, I don't think some folk have grasped the concept yet. A bad record is a bad record, regardless of the price - likewise a good record is a good record, regardless of the price. The likes of me and Mike are really only interested in the music itself... and will comment on the merits of the tune regardless. I can honestly say I've never been turned on... or turned off by the market 'value' of a tune. It truly is what comes out of the speakers that counts. And all the rest is propaganda Sean

You're right Nev, he has done far better than this, but an average Willie Tee record is still better than most out there... and for years I've collected everything I can by the man... ...and I'm still looking! Sean

Thanks for the tip! Just caught the back end of "If You Don't want My Love" Still the Man. Fabulous! Sean

Has worked in the past, Chalky. Early 80's, Steve Croft, Chris King (/Terry Sampson) and Dave Thorley, all individual promoters at the time, had an alliance whereby they agreed to not clash nighter dates etc. I think it went under the heading of '3 Voices' or similar. I vaguely remember going with Steve to Stafford to a meet, back in the days of Cleethorpes, Bradford, Warrington, Top Of The World etc. It certainly worked for a while and allowed all these venues to flourish, as I recall. Sean

Stunned! Been a major want for years! Hope a dealer got it! Sean

Nah Nev, The discussion has kept the thread top pile for a couple of days, so that's gotta be good for any wants post! Sean

Had some superb records from Gary over the years, Ivor. Both off the Blacknight list and from visits to his warehouse, up a backstreet in Neepsend, Sheffield. Always remember dozens of copies of the Gifted Four, sat in a puddle, propping one of the internal doors open Had known him from being a youngsta. Great taste in music and a really first class fella. Sean PS: I've got 'that' record for you. Pm me your address and I'll get it in the post.

Strange situation, isn't it, that fewer copies leads to over-exposure. But, if that's the case mate, I hope someone turns up a mountain of 'em! Sean

To each his own Gareth, but I've played the Horn since I was 8 years old and there's nothing 'accomplished' or even 'adequate' about it - to my ears! Must admit, the lead guy's a better vocalist than me though. But only just Sean