Later Years
With the decline of the Northern soul, Hunt's shows dwindled and he hit the cabaret circuit further afield, moving to Amsterdam in 1986, and traveling the world. In 1996, the first of his recognitions came in the form of The Rhythm and Blues Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for the Flamingos contribution to music. In 1997, Hunt reloacted to the UK and embarked on a revived Northern soul scene.
In later years, having turned his hand to songwriting, Hunt penned his autobiography, Only Human, My Soulful Life, with Jan Warburton, which was released in December 2008.
At this moment, Hunt is starting a new live show as Tommy Hunt & The New Flamingos, with members of the Spanish vocal group Velvet Candles. This show was presented on June 3, 2011 during the Screamin' Summer Festival (Barcelona, Spain).
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