*NOLAN PORTER - NOLAN (1972)*

NOLAN PORTER - NOLAN (1972)

Nolan Porter only released 2 albums: "No apologies" and "Nolan" and both feature musicians from Mothers of Invention. This is good funky soul with Nolan's mesmerizing smooth vocals to top it of.

NOLAN PORTER - NOLAN FORMAT: VYNIL

Also to note that the riff from "Keep on keepin' on" was later used by Joy Division in their song "Interzone". It's a short but beautiful album with classics such as "If I could only be sure" and "Oh Baby", reaggea infused pop in "Singer man". My soft spot for this record is definitely "If I could only be sure", what I'm sure is is that this is one beautiful album that deserves more attention. Nolan Porter passed away on 2021 but his voice lives on.

https://soulstrutter.blogspot.com/2021/02/rip-nolan-porter-10051949-04022021.html

http://www.crossfirepublications.com/nolan2.html

https://www.jazzmessengers.com/en/89609/nolan-porter/nolan

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7H2X4y4sB4EnP593GbQi66

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