Laura Lee - Dirty Man / It's Mighty Hard

Year Released: 1967
Genre: Southern Soul / Deep Soul / R&B

Description:
This single captures Laura Lee at full force — assertive, soulful, and unafraid to speak her mind. On “Dirty Man,” Lee takes on a deceitful partner with galvanizing lyrics delivered over a gritty, Southern‑soul groove recorded at the famed Muscle Shoals studios. Backed by a rhythm section that includes deep bass, insistent drums, and punchy horns, Lee’s voice slices through with both vulnerability and steel.

The B‑side, “It’s Mighty Hard,” slows the pace but heightens the emotional stakes — Lee’s rich gospel‑trained phrasing glides over subtle strings and warm horn flourishes, reflecting the pain of the subject matter with restraint and power.

Together, the single is a masterclass of female‑driven deep soul: raw in message, immaculate in delivery, and timeless in feel.