Sean Hampsey

If I can put my hands on a clean one for ya, I'll stick it in with the Billy Boy! Sean

Thanks Val - was beginning to think it was only me that had 'same sounding' copies! My Saadia is not reversed labels, by the way. sean

Yeh - but I don't think my Boney M "Daddy Cool" twelve went down too well, so they called me back to change it, mid-piddle! Sean

Am going to the next one, Arthur. Will catch up then matey for sure! Sean

Its late 90's work - '97 I think - and issued in 2007/08. I've certainly been plugging it for nearly 2 years Really great version of an incredible song. Sean

Sorry Arthur, credit where its due. Thought you, Sam & Marco were ahead of the game on most things at the time... guess HH Snaith is hardly even a memory for most people nowadays. Exciting times though matey. Hope you're well... seems an age! Sean

I think you just thought I said it I really like the "Girl Your Best Friend" 45 and the label is a whole lot more attractive... but 'Somebody Done Took' is one of the greatest records in the history of the Universe and the follow up can't really hold a candle to it! Dont you agree, John? Sean

That's right - Its late 90's material. Essential if you're into Little Beaver. Just checked and you can download the track on iTunes. Triffic! Sean

Sorry all, no I'm not getting mixed up, its on the "Love & Affection" album and entitled "She's Gone" on there. Don't know if anyone else noticed, its the same song as Joey Gilmore "Somebody Done Took My Baby And Gone" but done far darker, meaner and moodier! I bloody love it! Sean

Then either you're deaf Gareth, or I am. Or maybe I've just got a really good Saadia copy - or you had a really bad Saadia copy - cos I can tell absolutely no difference between it or any of my half dozen White Demo or Yellow Issue Phil L A copies.... Sean

As it happens, I've been playing Little Beavers version of "Somebody Took" recently. Top tune! I've also got the track by Lee Shot Williams somewhere (Somebody Took My Girl And Gone) but its no great shakes! Sean

I have them both Gareth and when this question came up last year, having played them side by side I could hear absolutely no difference between the two. I think its just a rumour put about by people who dont have the Saadia copy. Sean

I'd agree with those values, Keith. "Somebody Done Took My Baby" is simply Awesome! Sean

The record was covered up by Richard Searling as Bobby Jason "Heartaches Souvenirs" Sean

Amen Russ, Amen. Sean

Mid 80's Reissue, I think Dave. Sean

Aretha's is my fave version! Sean

I prefer Billy Stewarts version. Quite like most versions though to be honest. Just a great song, innit. Didn't we cover it a few months ago? Pretty sure I listed a load of covers. ... as you were! Sean

You'll be pleased to know that Dave spent the last 7-8 years of his life glued to his PC, on the net, almost all night and almost every night. It was an excellent research tool for him, for all his pet subjects (no pun intended) and he became as prolific with email as he had been in sending out letters by post. He loved it. Sean

Lovely double sider actually. Sue. The flip "Mark My Words" is also a bit of a cracker! Sean

Not at all. He had no sisters (that we are aware of). Ian, Offa's Dyke is a massive linear earthwork oughly following some of the current border between Wales & England. In places, it is up to 65 feet (20 m) wide (including its surrounding ditch) and 8 feet (2.5 m) high. In the eighth century it formed some kind of delineation between the Anglian kingdom of Mercia and the Welsh kingdom of Powys. It has been the subject of considerable research in recent years, dispelling many of the earlier understandings. I thought everyone knew that! But you're right, it was probably one Dyke too many for the continuation of Mercia and its Monarchy as it is now the seat of the Barnfather dynasty! Sean

Offa was King of Mercia from 757 to 796. I thought everyone knew that! Sean

Huge Fan, been pushing his debut CD since its release. Some great originals (We Got Love) and super covers on their, in particular his rendition of the ashford & Simpson classic "I Am Your Man". Aged only 26, the guys a genuine Soul artist for the 21st Century. Ryan has a new single out in the Autumn and I can assure you, its excellent! Good post mate! Spread the word on Ryan Shaw. Sean

113C / 45f where I just came back from. But getting all the rain I need right now, in Drizzly Derbyshire! Just dug out the Aretha 45. S'nice! Have a good un! Sean

No problemo, Tony. Will do. Enjoy your break in Oldham. I hear it's lovely there, this time of year! Sean