Gregory Porter was born in Sacramento and was raised in Bakersfield, California, where his mother was a minister. A 1989 graduate of Highland High School, he received a "full-ride" (tuition, books, medical coverage, and living expenses) athletic scholarship as a football lineman to San Diego State University (SDSU Aztecs), but a shoulder injury during his junior year cut short his football career.[3] At the age of 21, Porter lost his mother to cancer, but only after she entreated him from her death bed: "Sing, baby, sing!"
Porter moved to the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in 2004, along with his brother Lloyd. He worked as a chef at Lloyd's restaurant Bread-Stuy (now defunct), where he also performed. Porter performed at other neighborhood venues including Sista's Place and Solomon's Porch, and moved on to Harlem club St. Nick's Pub, where he maintained a weekly residency. Out of this residency evolved what would become Porter's touring band.[4]
Porter released two albums on the Motéma label together with Membran Entertainment Group, 2010's Water and 2012's Be Good, before signing with Blue Note Records (under Universal Music Group) on May 17, 2013. His third album, Liquid Spirit, was released on September 2, 2013, in Europe and on September 17, 2013, in the US.[5] The album was produced by Brian Bacchus.[6] The album won the 2014 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album.[7]
Liquid Spirit enjoyed commercial success rarely achieved by albums in the jazz genre, reaching the top 10 on the UK album charts. It was certified gold by the BPI, selling over 100,000 units in the UK.[8]
In August 2014 Porter released "The 'In' Crowd" as a single.[9] On May 9, 2015 Porter participated in VE Day 70: A Party to Remember, a televised commemorative concert from Horse Guards Parade in London, singing "As Time Goes By".[10]
His fourth album, Take Me to the Alley, was released on May 6, 2016.[11] In UK's The Guardian it was Alexis Petridis's album of the week.[12]
On June 26, 2016, Porter performed on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival 2016. Writing for The Daily Telegraph, Neil McCormick said, "The portly middle-aged jazzer may be the oddest pop star on the planet but he is a refreshing testament to the notion that the most important organ for musical appreciation should always be our ears. And Porter has one of the most easy-on-the-ear voices in popular music, a creamy baritone that flows thick and smooth across a rich gateaux of juicy melody. It's a voice that makes you want to lick your lips and dive right in."[13]
In September 2016 Porter performed at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park from Hyde Park, London. He would go on to perform in the annual BBC Children in Need show in November, a night dedicated to Sir Terry Wogan, who hosted it in previous years and was a fan of Porter.[14]
In January 2017 Porter performed the song "Holding On" on BBC One's The Graham Norton Show.[15] In September 2017 he performed as part of the Later... with Jools Holland: Later 25 concert at the Royal Albert Hall.[16]
In October 2017 he performed the song "Mona Lisa" on BBC One's The Graham Norton Show with Jeff Goldblum on piano.[17]
L-O-V-E
Gregory Porter Lyrics
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O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Love was made for me and you
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
The song L-O-V-E by Gregory Porter is a cover of the classic song by Nat King Cole, and it features Porter’s signature soulful vocals. The lyrics of the song describe the extraordinary feeling of being in love, and how it is all-encompassing and all-consuming. The first verse spells out the word LOVE, with each letter standing for a different aspect of what love means.
The lines “Love is all that I can give to you, Love is more than just a game for two” suggest that love is not something to be taken lightly; it requires a significant investment of one’s self, and it is not just a means of entertaining oneself. The following lines “Two in love can make it, Take my heart and please don't break it” imply that love is a partnership, and the success of the relationship depends on both parties committing to it fully. The final lines “Love was made for me and you” acknowledge that love is a fundamental part of human existence – it is the reason we are here.
In summary, the lyrics of L-O-V-E celebrate the power and beauty of love, and suggest that it is something that we should cherish and hold dear. The song paints a picture of the profound impact that love can have on our lives, and encourages us to embrace it fully.
Line by Line Meaning
L is for the way you look at me
I am mesmerized by the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
No one else matters to me but you
V is very, very extraordinary
There are no words to describe how special you are to me
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
You mean more to me than anyone I've ever loved
Love is all that I can give to you
I have nothing to offer but my love for you
Love is more than just a game for two
Love is not a trivial pastime for us, but a deep commitment
Two in love can make it
We can overcome any obstacle as long as we are together and in love
Take my heart and please don't break it
I am vulnerable with you and hope that you will be gentle with my heart
Love was made for me and you
Our love was meant to be and we were destined to find each other
Love was made for me and you
Our love completes us and we were meant to share our lives with each other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bert Kaempfert, Milt Gabler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marlaprietohiguita7827
L, is for the way you look at me
O, is for the only one I see
V, is very very, extraordinary
E, is even more than anyone that you adore.
And love
Is all that I can give, to you
Love, is more than just a game, for two
Two, in love can make it
Take my heart, and please don't break it
Love, was made for me and you
L, is for the way you look at me
O, is for the only one I see
V, is very very, extraordinary
E, is even more than anyone that you adore
And love
Is all that I can give, to you
Love, is more than just a game, for two
Two, in love can make it
Take my heart, and please don't break it
Love, was made for me and you
Love, was made for me and you
Love, was made for me and you!
@PUffo353
Un urlo disperato da qui.....!
Un urlo di disperazione.. .. Al mondo.. Dove ci sono persone come me!!! Come me.. Gridano aiuto.. Nessuno sente! Quelli /e continuano...
Dicono.. Era un gioco per fare un resoconto della tua vita, ma purtroppo ci è scappato di mano!
Non finisce più.. Lo fanno tutti i giorni.!!!! Oramai sono anni, ma in quest ultimi tempi... Sempre di più! I Loro sono i più furbi...
Gli altri... I pezzenti
Gli ignoranti...
Altri ancora .. Peggio.!
Un bel libro contro la distruzione...
Si chiama..... PRESSIONE PSICOLOGICA..
.. INFATTI...! Proprio in questo momento, sono esattamente le
23,55.. ! Ho appena ricevuto una bella parolina.. Vedrai cosa ti facciamo stanotte..!!!
A chi parlare?
Nessuno ascolta!
Queste cose... Vanno ascoltate.. !!!
Quel tipo di pressione ..!
Ha già fatto troppe vittime!!!
Scusatemi... Scusatemi..
Scusatemi!
So che... Ma il mio.... Ha già aumentato il livello del mare..!!
La cosa non finisce.. In ogni posto mi trovo... C'è un martello pneumatico ... Che non smette mai!!!
Scusatemi! Dove si trova.. L uscita????
@maaacproductions4901
Jesus, this cinematography. My mind has been blown. And also i cannot miss the Extraordanary singing and playing. Fantastic.
@PUffo353
Certi dolori.... Lasciano segni indelebili!!!! 💔 Qualchuno /a. lo fa per mestiere, pensando che a certe persone vengono annientate.... Così facilmente!!!!!
Grazie!!! Vi amo tutti!
@evelynj.amponsah8417
Gregory voice is so damn SMOOTH. REAL MUSIC.
@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154
Beautiful rendition of the timeless classic!! Greg the 🐐
@jameshamilton3607
GREGORY PORTER
@dad2827
I wish I can like this a thousand times
@Blewettable
Gregory porter has an amazing and passionate voice
@lukaszrekss
What a fantastic band! Very impressive ! :)This pianist is donig his work sooo well. Love it:)
@finaltouchpro648
Chip Crawford. He's AMAZING!
@stephaneetseverineboullais2969
Gregory porter love