"It Really Hurts Me Girl" is a song and single by American group, The Carstairs.
In the UK, DJ Ian Levine, having heard this song played on radio in Miami, acquired a copy and played it during a Northern soul event at the Blackpool Mecca in 1973. It caused controversy as it was not to the liking of those who preferred traditional Northern soul music based on a sound and rhythm similar to that traditionally emanating from the Motown label. The song is credited with stating a new musical genre that came to be known as modern soul music.
The song is rated No. 83 on the Far Outmagazine 100 greatest northern soul songs of all-time list.Far Out, Wed 17 September 2025 - Keep the Faith: The 100 greatest northern soul songs of all time - Ben Forrest, 83 Carstairs – ‘It Really Hurts Me Girl’
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