David Porter (musician)

Early life Porter was the ninth of 12 children born to James and Corean Porter in Memphis, his second oldest brother was COGIC Bishop W. L. Porter (1925–2009). Porter's career began in music after singing in church, school, Memphis venues and competitions, often with close friend and classmate Maurice White, who later founded Earth, Wind and Fire. The Consortium MMT In 2012, Porter founded The Consortium MMT, a 501(c) non-profit with the goal of developing a viable music industry in Memphis through structured teaching, experience and mentorship. ==Awards, honors and positions==

Awards and honors • Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee • Rolling Stone 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time • Mr. David Porter Street honorary in Memphis, Tennessee • Grammy Awards and Nominations (various, over a 50-year span) • RIAA Certified One-Million Sales Award, Soul Man by Sam & Dave • Broadcast Music, Inc., Citation of Achievement 1969, Soul Man • Broadcast Music, Inc., Citation of Achievement, Dreamlover 1st Award • Broadcast Music, Inc., Citation of Achievement, Dreamlover 2nd Award • Broadcast Music, Inc., Citation of Achievement, Gettin' Jiggy Wit It • Broadcast Music, Inc., Pop Award • Rhythm and Blues "Pioneer Award" Winner, 1999 • The University of Memphis "Distinguished Achievement Award" In the Creative and Performing Arts, 1992 • The University of Memphis Board of Trustees Award, 2008 • The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Award of Appreciation • 2013 Governor's Arts Award (awarded on basis of arts achievements and work with the Consortium MMT) Boards, commissions and entrepreneurship • Chapter President and National Trustee, The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences • Chairman, Memphis/Shelby County Film, Tape and Music Commission • Member of the Board, Youth Villages • Trustee, University of Memphis Board of Visitors • Member of the Board, State of Tennessee Film/Music Commission • Member of the Board, TPC annual PGA golf event benefiting St. Jude Hospital • Member of the Board, Orpheum Theatre (Memphis) • Member of the Board, Memphis State Music Advisory Board • Director, Bank of Bartlett • Owner, Da Blues (blues club) at Memphis International Airport • Owner, IPR Records • Owner, Robosac Music, LLC (music publishing company) • Investor, Xsite (Memphis, Little Rock) • Investor/Partner B.B. Kings Blues Club (Memphis, Los Angeles) ==Stax-era discography (1965–74)==

Songwriting and production with Isaac Hayes • 1965: "Candy", by The Astors • 1965: "You Don't Know Like I Know", by Sam & Dave • 1966: "Let Me Be Good to You", by Carla Thomas • 1966: "B-A-B-Y", by Carla Thomas • 1966: "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)", by Mabel John • 1966: "Hold On, I'm Comin'", by Sam & Dave • 1967: "When Something is Wrong with My Baby", by Sam & Dave • 1967: "Soul Man", by Sam & Dave • 1968: "I Thank You", by Sam & Dave • 1969: "So I Can Love You", by The Emotions (production only) • 1969: "The Sweeter He Is", by The Soul Children • 1969: "Soul Sister Brown Sugar", by Sam & Dave Albums ''All albums issued on Stax Records' Enterprise label.'' • 1970: ''Gritty, Groovy, & Gettin' It'' • 1971: ...Into a Real Thing • 1973: Victim of the Joke? An Opera • 1974: Sweat & Love Singles ''All singles issued on Stax Records' Enterprise label unless otherwise noted.'' • 1965: "Can't See You When I Want To" b/w "Win You Over" (Stax) • 1970: "One Part Love, Two Parts Pain" b/w "Can't See You When I Want To" • 1971: "If I Give It Up, I Want It Back [Pt. I]" b/w "If I Give It Up, I Want It Back [Pt. II]" • 1972: "Ain't That Loving You (for More Reasons Than One)" b/w "Baby I'm-a Want You" (with Isaac Hayes) • 1972: "I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over" b/w "Hang On Sloopy" • 1972: "When the Chips Are Down" b/w "I Wanna Be Your Somebody" • 1973: "Long as You're the One Somebody in the World" b/w "When You Have to Sneak, You Have to Sneak" • 1974: "I Got You and I'm Glad" b/w "Falling Out, Falling In" ==References==