Sean Hampsey

Me too. I've spent thousands with iTunes this past 12 months. How else are you gonna:- a) Top up your iPod legally (ie not using Pirated material) b ) Support new artists c) Be able to own the best of Music that's not readily available on Vinyl (without purchasing an entire CD). Of course I buy downloads. I'm a Soul MUSIC fan First and Foremost! Vinyl Records were a neccesity when there was no alternative. Nowadays there are many alternatives and it seems nonsensical to me to exclude any media if you're a Music fan FIRST. Record collecting - nice hobby. Got rooms full of the stuff... but ultimately its all about the Music (all about SOUL) to me. As a collector, I would certainly prefer Vinyl over other formats, because it's nice... and warm.... and 'collectable'.... but it don't play either in my car or on my iPod - so yes I buy 'em. Sean

The really funny thing is that Tats thought you were a Stripper, who'd turned up at the wrong do!

Except I tell it without the funny accent!

Yeh - I know, but nobody (except you) has heard of em on here!

Drat! In which case.... you'll be hearing from my lawyer! Sean

On balance, I'd have said that you are more likely to gainthe most benefit from any association with our venue than the night itself stands to profit from being used as a headline to your thread, however, I might be happy for you to use the term - under license - for a consideration involving the Tal Armstrong and a 100% Money Back guarantee if not completely satisfied!

Is this some sort of 'tribute' thread Shep? Sean

Yes he did, I have the acetate. Also have several Italian Motown 45's (Temptations, Supremes etc.) sung in Italian. Sean

Email from Red Kelly. Funeral Services for Willie Mitchell Wake - Monday, January 11th from 2-7pm N.J. Ford and Sons Funeral Home 12 South Parkway West Memphis, TN 38109 Private Mass of Christian Burial - Tuesday, January 12th

Old Clifton Hall tune for yours truly (early 80's) and revived a couple of years ago by Martin Dixon (Cunnie). I see more UK Demo's than UK issues. Not a big seller at time of release, but certainly does the Biz (IMO). Such Fabulous vocals from the gorgeous Jackie Moore. A Top Tip mate. Sean

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Compliments of Andrew Hamilton & Answers.com The Epsilons formed as teenagers in Philadelphia, PA, an early member was a guy name Roame, who has carved a successful career playing congas and singing with Maze. The group got a huge break via a two-year tour with Otis Redding Arthur Conley was also a member of the troupe, his smash "Sweet Soul Music," featured the Epsilons, uncredited, on backing vocals. The quintet now consisted of John Whitehead(Roame's cousin), Gene McFadden, Allen Beatty, Lloyd Parks, and James Knight. Parks cut his teeth with the Emanons, whose recordings included "One Heart," on Phila of Soul Records in 1968. With Reddings' help, their first single appeared on Stax Records via a master purchase deal. Listening to The Echo, released December 1968, you'd never think the group was from Philadelphia, the harmony was beautiful, full and vibrant like the Intruders, but the rough, effective "Big O" inspired lead was pure southern soul. Stax did little to promote the record which died unceremoniously. Otis Redding's tragic end devastated the Epsilons' career and they migrated back to Philadelphia where Parks joined the Broadway Express, who recorded a few singles on local Philly labels. Minus Parks, McFadden & Whitehead renamed the Epsilons, Talk of the Town, and inked a deal with North Bay Records who issued two non selling singles: "Little Bit Of Your Lovin'," in 1971 and "Don't Be So Mean," in 1972. Kenny Gamble wanted McFadden & Whitehead for their songwriting skills and the records were pacifiers til the time they could split them from the group. Their next single "Super Groover (All Night Mover)," appeared on Gamble Records in 1973; however, McFadden & Whitehead were salivating about "Backstabbers," the hit they wrote for the O'Jays, and busied themselves with other writing and producing projects. Two more singles, and an album found homes on TSOP Records (The Sound of Philadelphia): a two-part groove called "Bumpin' Boogie," in 1974, and "I Apologize," in 1975, neither it nor the singles did anything and lack of income force them to disband. McFadden and Whitehead, however, kept writing hit after hit for nearly everybody at Philadelphia International Records. Former Epsilon, Lloyd Parkes left Broadway Express to become one of Harold Melvin's Bluenotes; that's Parkes howling falsetto on "I Miss You," one of the few times a Blue Note, other than Harold Melvin, Teddy Pendergrass, or Sharon Paige appeared on a Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes' recording; the backing vocals were normally done by Melvin, Pendergrass, Paige, and Kenny Gamble. McFadden & Whitehead wanted to record again but Gamble always nixed the idea deeming them too valuable as songwriters. When Gamble finally relented, they scored a #1 R&B hit with "Ain't No Stopping Us Now," the summer of 1979. McFadden and Whitehead continue to write and produce but rarely together anymore. ~ Andrew Hamilton, All Music Guide Lovely record! Sean

I'll certainly be at the next one Chris. Really looking forward to it mate! Sean

To be honest John, I didn't recognise Pele in that hat (rather than the scarf). It buries him. Sean

Sold mine about thirty years ago for a quid! We're just generous Yorkshiremen, Bri. Sean

Just found it - its German RCA. Sean

Is it 45 RPM Gasher?

Yes it is Dave, Played by me too for a couple of years... but now on Vinyl. 'Heaven Help Us All' is also on the album. Can be bought here! https://heavylightrecords.com/dont-let-me-fall/ Cheers mate and atb for 2010. Sean

Thanks for that Mike - and thanks also to all those who mentioned Just Soul on this thread. With so many mentions - and only the one night under our belt thus far- its encouraging to see that we must have got something right. We're looking forward to building on that, with Just Soul II on Saturday March 27th 2010. See you there. Sean

Always loved this beauty from Ann Peebles! I'm sure that you will too. If not, I'll give you your money back. Willie Mitchell - Soul Perfection! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQcdFqQ0XeY

Here's an absolute Gem, from Quiet Elegance. "I'm Afraid Of Losing You" Just cooks and bubbles along like only Papa Willie Mitchell knew how! Beautiful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XbZqa1k_-M

Late 80's mate wasn't it... (would you believe?). We got backstage with him and Otis Clay, Ann Peebles etc. Will have to dig out the photos. Met him twice. A Perfect Gentleman. We went to see him last year in Memphis. His old van was in the yard, but he didn't come to the door, I'm sorry to say. He contracted Pneumonia after going into hospital for a Hip replacement. Never fully recovered. But Legend is the word mate. Sean

More from Jean Plum, this time with "Look At The Boy". A record that we've loved since its initial release, now enjoying a new lease of life in Clubs throughout the UK.

More Real Soul Perfection. Jean Plum "Back To You".

Another Faultless Royal Studios production on this Gem from Eddie McGee.