Sean Hampsey

There you go! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fourever-Four-Tops/dp/B00005O6NA Sean

What a coincidence! I was only playing this last night! Its on the 'FOUREVER' 4x CD box set, released in 2001. Loads of great tracks on there. Sean

Come off it fellas, that's never been a Soul record. Sounds like a cross between Barry Manilow and Gilbert O'Sullivan. Wouldn't give you ten bob for it never mind 500 squid. Ian, I think you've been down South far too long. And you too Martin. On the premise that anywhere South of Bolsover, makes you a Shandy drinker too! Sean

Will pm you. Sean

Of "I Do Love My Lady" Fame? Sean

Is this the group on ASI?

Still is Malc, Bloody awful racket to my ears! Hope you and your are well mate. Sean

Always loved it, Ian. Was regarded as a classic round my neck of the woods, but agree, it was drowned at birth on the scene as a whole. Grabbed the 'Eddie Parker' - Aliza 'issue' - as soon as it arrived in 'Sound of Music' Rotherham but was late 70's / early 80's before I picked up the Mutt & Jeff copy. Great little tune! Sean

Was discussed on here a couple of years ago. Its a Beach cover of the 80's Pop hit by Jim Hurt. Sean

Hi Mark, The guy helped turn an 'Underground Soul scene' into a 'Pop phenomenon' and many Soul Music fans find that hard to appreciate. Like getting the fox to look after the chickens, he was never a 'Soul Music' lover, by his own admission. No great sin in that in itself, but the detrimental affect that had on the 'Soul' scene in the North took years to recover. Fortunately, some of those who were attracted to the scene, ironically because of the 'publicity' generated at Wigan, stayed around long enough to experience and enjoy some real Soul Music. Sean

Ah! Gotcha. Thanks for that. Sean

The Brief Encounter looks a real bargain. Seen it go for lots more recently. Very broad appeal these days. Beautifully presented Sales list too mate. Sean

Hi Steve, Yep - I thought you had another version, couldn't remember artist though. The UK version I have is almost note-for-note of the Willis Wooten. Similar scenario to the Larry Santos / Jon Ford releases. i.e. Nice, but not spectacular! Hope you're well mate. Sean

I have a pretty good version of this track by Rory McDonald... on UK Philips would you believe? Sean

Neither. Not a particular rarity, just quite nice to have. Certainly quite a bit harder to come by than the US copy. Sean

Love the Dogg to bits! Hey Ken, "Shipwrecked" / "Sock It To Yourself" was the first 45 I ever owned by the man, a few years before the wonderful "If You Ask Me". Worn the grooves of it as a lad. His other Cotillion 45 "It's Still Good" / "Come And Get It" is another worthwhile track. Quick mention for... C & The Shells "On My Way Home" US Cotillion / UK Red Atlantic - Midtempo Magic and a teriffic ender I've used for some years. The Doris Duke "I'm A Loser" entire album is one of the true greats. Check out "The Feeling Is Right" for a superb crossover dancer (also on Canyon 45)... but everyone needs the album! Theres another superb Calla 45 in "Just What Do You Plan To Do About It" - not heard that played out for decades. The Roker 45 "I Was Born Blue" is a take on the Whispers "Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong" and 'quite interesting' if nothing else. Let's not forget the brilliant "I Got What It Takes" by Brooks O'Dell & Jerry. An essential 45 in all good record collections. Remember waiting for the new release of the "Have You Heard This Story" LP (back in 74?) with eager anticipation and wasn't disappointed. Favourite track being "Did I Come Back To Soon" which I also bought at the time on a UK Island 45. A tragic tale superbly told. Humour, Irony & Soul! "In My Resume" the Cream track is also a pure Dogg delight! Also, just remembered early 70's spin "Total Destruction To Your Mind" ... and we've only scratched the surface! Some guy Jerry Williams. Nice thread John. Sean

Yep - Its the same record. I also have both versions. Prefer Barry Smith (it's a bit 'harder' sounding) but they're both pretty good. Seem to remember back in the 70's the Barry Smith had a UK release number on PEOPLE but it never saw the light of day, unless anyone knows different? Sean

See Post 80, Sweep, old love! Sure that's where I saw him last. Sean

Yeh - they should have known it was you, Kev, without having to ask! Some people. Sean

Breathtaking that Mike. Daryl is the Man. (and Paperboy aint too shabby either). Thanks a bunch for putting it up. Loving it! Sean

If its Anthony Bongiovi we're taliking about- New Jersey Record Producer - he produced Gloria Gaynor "Never Can Say Goodbye" also for Millie Jackson, Last Poets etc. His profile on Wikipedia says he got started in 65! Sean

A Very Beautiful Record! Sean

Time Gentlemen Please! Think that just about wraps it up, as the Top Tips thread for 2010 concludes. Managed to get to 110 tracks (I stuck a personal fave on the end to round up the number!) so a huge thank you to everyone who got involved. Here's the complete list! 1. Jonathon Jeremiah - What's A Guy Got To Do - Island 10" 2. Nancy Wilson - Here It Comes - Capitol 3. Stylistics - Heavy Fallin Out - AVCO 4. Kenneth & Delory With Ben Brown & Mojo Supreme Ensemble - Let Me Hold You Close Pt1 - Steeltown 5. Controllers - Is That Long Enough For You' - President 6. The Precisons - New York City - ATCO 7. Bill Brantley - You Baby - SS7 8. Sam Dees - Running Out Of Places To Hide - Unissued 9. Small Society - Just Loving You 10. Bobby Marchan - Funny Style - Dial 11. Irma Routen- I Will Sacrifice -MGM 12. Jo Armstead - Got My Taste - Preacher Rose 13. Sebastian Williams - I Don't Care What Mama Said - Ovide 14. Keith & Billie - Tastes Sour Don't It C/W If You Move You Lose - Piccadilly 15. Jo Ann Garrett - What'cha Been Doing - Duo 16. Jimmy Raye - That'll Get It - Moonshot. 17. Betty Wright - Circle Of Heartbreak - Alston 18. Roy Lee Johnson - Boogaloo No. 3 - Action 19. Al Green - Full Of Fire - Hi / London 20. Bobby Womack - Gypsy Woman - MCA 21. Paul Kelly - You Turned A Lion Into A Lamb - WB 22. Chuck Edwards - I Don't Want No ompany - Rene 23. SOUL - This Time Around - Musicor 24. Kens Cover Up? 25. Relatives - Leave Something Worthwhile - Heavlight 26. Rev Villar - Heaven Is My Witness - Ecobolic 27. Richard Knight - Show Stopper - Allen 28. Auditions - Get Set, Be Ready - Freckles 29. Sonny Daye - Merry Go Round - Ring O 30. Eddie Holman - She's Beautiful Don-El 31. Sarah Vaughan - Oh Lover - Roulette 32. The Squires - Walkin' - Herald 33. Ebonystic - Aint It Good To You - Scream 34. Gene Taylor - You Got My Nose Wide Open - Minit 35. H. Andrews - It Took You - Balance Records 36. Baunchi And The Funky Kidds - Good Morning Love - Zoom Music Factory 37. The Vikings - Heartaches (Don't Last Forever) - Voyage Records 38. Frank Lucas - Janitor Of Love - Mhr Records 39. Wiley Humphrey - I'm Forecasting Love - Bar Bee 40. Reo Lane - Give Me Your Love - Bren 41. Joe Simon - Don't Let Me Lose This Feeling - SS7 42. Atlantic Starr - Circles - A&M 43. Free Movement - I've Found Someone - Decca 44. Chambers Brothers - I Can't Turn You Loose - Columbia 45. Jerome Jones - Don't Change / Happiness Exist - Jham For Life Records 46. Luckey Jamal Davis - Vacate - Big City 47. Rey Villar - Heaven Is My Witness - Ecbolic 48. The Future - I Cant Stop - C A R 49. The Lords - Aint No Doubt About It - Pace 50. Tommy Tate - You Want Me - Grapevine 51. Sam Dees - Gimme A Little Action - Unreleased 52. Alfreda Brockington - Chained & Bound - Phil La Of Soul 53. Duponts - Together - Atco 54. The Scott Three - Running Wild - March 55. Holidays - Cover Up 56. Tony Gregory-You Lift Me From The Ground-Tee Gee 57. Thomas East - Follow The Rainbow - True soul 58. Bill Spoon - Can't wait - Unreleased 59. Tammaraw - I Don't Want To Lose You - On A Star 60. Firebolts - Everybody Party - Greenback 61. Bunny Sigler - Can't Believe That You Love Me - P.I.R 62. Alvin Christie - Devil Darlin - Viva 63. Sonics - Find Myself Another Girl - Valmon 64. Cheaters - Call A Cheater - Jolo 65. Paul Johnson - That I Love You-Kellmac 66. Kings of Soul - Girl, What Have You Done - Down to Earth 67. Viola Wills - Together Forever - Bronco 68. Lee Garrett - I Can't Break the Habit - Harthon 69. Billion Dollar Band "Smiling Morning Love" / "Love Sweet Notions" 70. Bobby Patterson - Everything Good To You (Don't Have To Good For You) - Paula Lp 71. Beres Hammpnd - All Season Love - Fedda 72. Sugar Bear " I Love You So " 73. Ronnie Butcher - The World C/U 74. Frank Dell "What More Can I Do" 75. Jimmy James "I'm Just A Fool For You" / "Aint No Big Thing" Atco 76. Joe Hughes - Shoe Shy - Gallant 77. Oscar Irvin - Let One Hurt Do - Abbot 78. Exceptionals - Unlucky Girl - Grt 79. Strutt - Funky Sign - Brunswick 80. Drizabone - Various 81. Alessandro Magnanini - Stay Into My Life - Schema 82. Ted Winn - Balance 83. Charlie Harris -- More And More 84. The Dealers - You Got It 85. Stephanie Cooke - Thinkin' I'm Beautiful 86. Johnny Daye - Good Time - Jomada 87. Rare Bread - It's The Magic In You - Mgm 88. Arthur Foy - Love Dreams - Mcs 89. Angie Stone - I Ain't Hearing U 90. Etta James - Tighten Up Your Own Thing 91. The Words Of Wisdom - You're Friend Of Mine - Ix Chains 92. Bernard Smith - Man Without A People - Spectrum 93. Chollo Rivera & Latin Soul Drivers - Black And Blues - Cotique 94. Sunrise Movement-Nothing Left But Love-Ghetto 95. Bobby Scott - Another Strange Town - Columbia 96. Ice "Hard Times" Great Northwest Music Company 97. Garland Green "Can`T Believe You Quit Me Uni" 98. L. J. Reynolds - Intuder - Mainstream 99. Rudy Mockabee-Sweet Thing-Atco 100. Bobby Patterson-Im Leroy-Ill Take Her-Jetstar 101. Buddy Ace-Fingerprints-Paula 102. Superlatives-Come On Down To The Ghetto-Wally 103. New Mexico - Let The Night Move - On Decade 104. Jackie Wilson--What You Gonna Do Bout Love- UK Brunswick 105. Jesse Potter And The Fabulaires-Now I Think Im Ready-Big 8 Records 106. C.A.T - My Love, True Love - Magna Glide 107. Colette Kelly - City Of Fools - Volt 108. The Phenomenal Handclap Band - Baby - Truth And Soul 109. Gaylen Adams-Time Is Slipping Away / Love Meets No Stranger - Bullet 110. Don Downing - Love Walked Out - Roadshow Although I was just rounding up the number, the Don Downing track is a genuine Top Tip from me, if you like em, like i like em, early 70's, midtempo, moody and Seriously Soulful. It can be picked up for pennies at the minute (because few are aware of its potential) but just wait until the word gets out! It's a lil' beauty... ...and remember where you hoyd it foyst! Thanks again, one and all, best wishes for a Soulful 2010... and Happy Hunting. Sean

I'll be giving this gem a run out tomorrow night at 'Dab of Soul'. Great job all round fellas! Sean

Really good call Joe. All are indispensable. Sean