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]
Quizas Quizas Quizas
Gregory Porter Lyrics
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Que cuándo, cómo y dónde
Tú siempre me respondes
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Y así pasan los días
Y yo desesperado
Y tú, tú contestando
Estás perdiendo el tiempo
Pensando, pensando
Por lo que más tú quieras
Hasta cuándo, hasta cuándo
Ay, así pasan los días
Y yo desesperado
Y tú, tú contestando
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Y así pasan los días
Y yo desesperado
Y tú, tú contestando
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Estás perdiendo el tiempo
Pensando, pensando
Por lo que más tú quieras
Hasta cuándo, hasta cuándo
Y así pasan los días
Y yo desesperado
Y tú, tú contestando
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Quizás, quizás, quizás
The lyrics to Gregory Porter's song "Quizas Quizas Quizas" (Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps) express the frustration and uncertainty of unrequited love. The singer repeatedly asks their love interest when they will finally give a clear answer regarding their relationship, but they only ever respond with "maybe." As the days pass, the singer becomes increasingly desperate and frustrated, feeling like they are wasting their time waiting for a response that may never come. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the theme of uncertainty and hoping for clarity.
The song's lyrics were originally written in Spanish by Cuban singer Osvaldo Farrés in 1947 and have since been covered many times by various artists, including Nat King Cole, Doris Day, and Andrea Bocelli. The song has become a classic, known for its catchy melody and playful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Siempre que te pregunto
Whenever I ask you
Que cuándo, cómo y dónde
When, how and where
Tú siempre me respondes
You always answer me
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Y así pasan los días
And so the days go by
Y yo desesperado
And I'm desperate
Y tú, tú contestando
And you, you're answering
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Estás perdiendo el tiempo
You're wasting time
Pensando, pensando
Thinking, thinking
Por lo que más tú quieras
About whatever you want
Hasta cuándo, hasta cuándo
Until when, until when
Ay, así pasan los días
Oh, so the days go by
Y yo desesperado
And I'm desperate
Y tú, tú contestando
And you, you're answering
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Quizás, quizás, quizás
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Osvaldo Farres
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Siempre que te pregunto .................... Everytime I ask
Que, cuando, como y donde ................ What, when, how and where
Tu siempre me respondes .................. You always reply
Quizas, quizas, quizas ......................... Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Y asi pasan los dias ............................ And days pass like this
Y yo desesperado ................................ Me, growing desperate
Y tu contestando ................................. And you, answering
Quizas, quizas, quizas ........................ Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Estas perdiendo el tiempo ................. You are wasting time
Pensando, pensando .......................... Thinking, thinking
Por lo que mas tu quieras................... For God's sake
Hasta cuando, hasta cuando ............. Until when? Until when?
Y asi pasan los dias ............................ And days pass like this
Y yo desesperado ............................... Me, growing desperate
Y tu contestando ................................ And you, answering
Quizas, quizas, quizas ....................... Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
@williamguerrand-anderson2210
Gregory porter is a real inspiration. His covers always mirror his own feelings and this one shows just how great he can be, great interpretation and respect. Quizas, Quizas, Quizas!
Your admirer,
William
@pinky8371
I love listening to this man sing, simply beautiful.
@user-qi7rz3lh8t
Gregory's voice is like audio honey, beautiful ❤
@kimjohnellis698
he's a wonderful singer and even if you're a bad singer like I am he engages you. you can sing softly with him. what a fine man with a rare gift of a supreme heart which touches everything he does!!!
@nataliegross7376
I loooooove his voice. Missed the concert this year but, the next one I'm there!!
@namhlatasha
You and I on Oct performing in NY🤞🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@KodeyKinder
I didn't know I could love an artists voice as much as I Love Gregorys.
@vhr1161
Hermosa melodía, magnífica voz. Grande Gregory 💓
Amor desde México
@TheEarthaholic
I'm going to record later this month and I've been studying vocals be listening and attempting to mimic your voice while discovering mine. The deeper listen the more and more I am impressed. A truly phenomenal voice you have. Peace and blessings.
@escobarines
Esta canción nos lleva de vuelta a otro tiempo, quizás por eso transmite tanto...