Sean Hampsey

Lovely album! "Please Stay Home" is a particular favourite. Sean

Not the same song, but Simon was very good at borrowing Northern titles (Queen Of Fools, Panic etc.) for his DISCO 'creations'. I've got the LP. Not my most treasured item though, by a long way. Sean

Interesting that Pete. I covered it up as Billy Stewart... nearly 30 years ago! Great track! Sean

Ah! Thanks Sebastian. Sean

Anyone? Sean

Yeh - I know that Sebastian. That's why I asked has anyone heard the 'Funk' side of his VRC 45, "You're Welcome To Try". The other (Ballad) side (When Will I Stop Lovin You) can be heard here. https://www.sirshambling.com/artists/L/little_willie_jones.html Nice! Sean

Anyone heard the 'Funk' side of his VRC 45 "You're Welcome To Try"? Sean

thats the Bagby

Found this the one on eBay from a couple of months ago. Interesting label. Pretty obscure New Jersey thing! Sean

That's right. Brother To Brother was massive over here too Bob, at the time. Sean

I've got Bill Brandon "Rainbow Road" "Something Wonderful" on Sparton yellow (thanks Dave Flynn ) Sean

"My baby is my generator that turns my motor on.... and keeps me running smooth" ... just might have been the lyric that killed it! Sean

Thanks Mark, Will dig out my copy and report back. Cheers, Sean

Are both of your copies Golden Sound Mark? Any RCA references on the label? Think I'm gonna have to dig mine out and have a look. 99% sure its RCA but Its been a few years since I played it anywhere. Sean

Ah! Think that makes sense Blake. Reckon my RCA copy is European, but not sure where from. Defo RCA though - not Golden Sound. Cheers matey. Hope you're both well! Sean

"Golden Sound" - Where is that from? I've had this 45 for years - Am pretty sure its on RCA. Sean

You're right Jock. Extremely poignant. What we missed out on eh! What struck me about the clip is how much respect Carlton (who I'm a bit of a fan of) paid to Freddie (the old Master) and that the performance seemed so natural and impromptu. Total Quality. Hope you're well matey. Sean

Sadly no longer with us Jock. Passed away a couple of years ago. :-( Sean

Ah! Sorry Mark, I thought we were talking about 'versions' of the song in which case it seemed quite right to omit the original from the list. Sean

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I think your assessment is spot on Roger. The Blank label is the only fixed aspect. Title, Artist and other credits were largely open to interpretation. Just so long as the correct information is displayed, the 'label owner' would leave the rest to the Printer / Compositer. I used to work for a Printer many years ago - long before Apple Macs took over. Typesetting was an art in itself - and nobody would ever second guess a typesetter as to how the type would or should appear. The rate at which releases were coming off the press would mean that they simply wouldn't have the time to get into the minutiae of 'one line or two' especially as there's no particular 'right or wrong'. It would be just about getting the job done! Always makes me smile when I observe how much importance the Soul 45 collector puts on such matters. I just think, they've obviously never worked in a busy printers! Sean

Jeez Stevie, that was absolutely incredible. Chills. Just magic mate. What an awesome talent. Fabulous voice. Effortless brilliance! Love him. Thanks a bunch. Really, really great clip. Sean

Thanks Baz, I posted the link on the earlier Joe Simon thread (I Got A Whole Lot Of Loving) but here it is again. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soul-Dancefloor-Joe-Simon/dp/B002S1VQIO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1259965848&sr=8-1 Every home should have one matey! Cheers and thanks again. Sean

Always loved "I'm Coming Home" by these guys. Top Tune! Sean

LP only, I'm afraid. Album came out in the UK on Move in the mid 80's. Just the one single, on October, "I'm Afraid To Let You Into My Life" b/w "I'm Gonna Walk" did infact make it from the LP. If you get to pick up the album, a further track "Your Love" is a real bonus. A triffic uptempo dancer. Sean