Lulu Porter - Nobody Hurt But Me
- Artist Lulu Porter
- Title Nobody Hurt But Me
- Label Pep Records (6)
- Catalogue No 101
- Format 7''
- Genre Funk Soul
- Media Condition Very Good (VG)
- Sleeve Condition Generic
Year Released: 1964
Genre: Northern Soul / Pop-Soul
Description:
Canadian singer Lulu Porter — a protégé of Paul Anka — released “Nobody Hurt But Me” on DynoVoice Records in 1964. The single is a prime example of early girl-group influenced Northern Soul, with a dramatic orchestral arrangement, tambourine-heavy beat, and lush backing vocals. Porter’s heartfelt performance bridges the emotional vulnerability of Dusty Springfield with the upbeat drive of Motown.
The track became a Northern Soul cult classic on the UK scene, championed by DJs at venues like The Twisted Wheel and Wigan Casino. It has since appeared on compilations such as Out on the Floor Tonight and Northern Soul’s Classiest Rarities, cementing its reputation as one of the most sophisticated white-soul recordings of the era.
