David Porter – Chapter 1: Back In The Day (Vinyle doré)
RARITY - Sealed
Lead Vocals : Brandon Wattz (A1, A3, A5, B2, B4-5), Candise Marshall (A2, B1), Marcus Scott (A4, B3)
Backing Vocals : Brandon Wattz (A1, A5, B4-5), Candise Marshall (A1-3, B1, B3-4), Shunta Mosby (A1, A3, B3), Marcus Scott (A4)
Bass : Doc Sambo (A1-5, B1-5)
Drums : Willie Hall (A1-4, B1-5), Dennis McDermott (A5)
Percussion : Willie Hall (A1-4, B1, B3-5)
Electric Organ : Lester Snell (A5)
Guitar : Garry Goin (A1, A3-5, B1-5)
Guitar, Bass : Garry Goin (A5)
Keyboards : Lester Snell (A1-2, A4, B1-5)
Keyboards, Synthesizer (Keyboard Strings) : Winston Stewart (A4, B1, B3)
Percussion : Willie Hall (A1-4, B1, B3-5)
Synthesizer (Keyboard Strings) : Winston Stewart (A4, B1, B3)
Tenor Saxophone : Art Edmaiston (A1, A3, B5), Gary Topper (A1, A3, B5), Kirk Smothers (A2, A4-5, B1-4)
Trombone : Kameron Whalum
Trumpet : Marc Franklin (A1, A3-4, B5), Randy Ballard
Arranged by David Porter, Garry Goin, Lester Snell (A1-4, B1-3, B5), Marc Franklin (A5, B4)
Written by David Porter, Garry Goin, Al Paris (A4), Jeremy Jones (A5, B2)
1LP, standard sleeve
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Gold Galaxy
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Memphis Record Pressing
Label : VMP (Vinyl Me Please)
Original Label : Mime Records
Engineered by Ebonie Smith, Kyle Javello
Mixed by Anthony Smith
Produced by Garry Goin
Executive Producer - David Porter
Originally released in August 2022
Tracks:
Side A
- Elevator Love
- Circles
- 365 Days to Never
- Move Your Body (Let’s Groove)
- By Your Side
Side B
- Where Did The Thrill Go
- Waiting
- If I Have To Do Wrong
- Weather Any Storm
- Fire and Water
Reviews:
“Simply put, southern soul and the spirit of a certain time in American cultural history were shaped by songs written or co-written by David Porter (many in collaboration with pre-Hot Buttered Soul Isaac Hayes) during Stax Records’ golden era. When the era, and Stax, faded in the 70s, Porter continued writing and recording, amassing a deep vault of unreleased songs, 10 of which are now seeing new life here, 50 years after his previous solo project. Tellingly titled Chapter 1, this high-quality vinyl release from Made in Memphis Entertainment (MIME) constitutes a new component of Porter’s long commitment to supporting Memphis’ local artists. In the dramatis personae department, a band comprising Stax veterans (including guitarist and co-writer Gary Goin) ably supports a trio of expressive vocalists in Brandon Wattz, Candise Marshall, and Marcus Scott plumbing the depth of Porter’s music. It all sounds fresh and vital, from the deep, driving groove of “Circles” propelled by Marshall’s gospel-infused testifying; to Wattz’s sensitive, sensuous vow of commitment, buttressed by rap segments seconding her emotions, on the funky “By Your Side”; to Scott battling temptations of the flesh in “If I Have to Do Wrong,” a lush ballad worthy of classic Stax status. Simply put, soul lives!” The Absolute Sound Review
Ratings:
Discogs : 4.4 / 5