Gregory Porter - On My Way To Harlem Lyrics






I found out on my way to Harlem
Ellington you don't live 'round here
He moved away one day so they say
From Harlem
I can hear his echoes still
Now now now you can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by my daddy's horn
Now now now you can't keep my away from where I was born
I was baptized by the jazz man's horn
I found out on my way to Harlem
Langston Hughes he don't live 'round here
He moved away one day from his way here in Harlem
I know that Marvin Gaye use to play right in here
Some body say you can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by my daddy's horn
No you cant keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized to the sound of horns.

I found out on my way to Harlem
Ellington you don't live 'round here
He moved away one day so they say
Away from Harlem
I can hear his echoes clear
OH now you can't keep me away from where i was born
I was baptized by my daddy's horn
Now now now now you can't keep me away from where I was born
I was baptized by the sound of horns
Oh I found out on my way to Harlem
Marvin Gaye used to play whats going on right over there
I so could use some of those blues from Langston Hughes
Hey there goes the A train
Hey there goes the A train
Through Harlem
Hey there goes the A train
Hey there goes the A train
Hey there goes the A train





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  1. R.... C....

    Have you heard "Take me to the Alley"? This is an amazing piece of work! Gregory Porter is the real deal, I just wish I would have discovered him sooner....

  2. T.... B....

    Music is medicine

  3. S.... B....

    i only listen to old jazz im glad this guys still alive and cookin

  4. M.... M....

    I loveeeeeeeee this man!!!
    I came across him while looking for something else& I’m so glad I did!!
    AWESOME 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  5. a.... C....

    i live for "hey there goes that A train......" PERFECTION

  6. B.... i....

    I LOVE THIS SONG.....

  7. D.... G....

    He so awesome ...

  8. a.... ....

    I just heard this nice tune for the first time this evening on KXPR 88.9 out of Sacramento, California.☺

  9. T.... T....

    BEAUTIFUL MUSIC LOVE IT💝💃🎉🎈🍸🍷💃

  10. C.... B....

    What a great song!!!!

  11. R.... R....

    I've surrendered to his voice, amazed and delighted... I'm now a fan and follower. Thank you Mr. Porter!

  12. T.... D....

    Soulful right there 🎶

  13. D.... H....

    I'm mesmerized by this masterpiece!

  14. N.... C....

    This song you can listent over & over again and never get tired.

  15. S.... R....

    Man this song is iconic

  16. R.... K....

    I could listen to this All Day, bad jam!!!

  17. f.... r....

    This titilates and tickles my senses. The brass clinging is a wild adventure that lifts my soul and that vibrant horn strokes the morning and his voice settles the afternoon. How wonderful!!

  18. B.... R....

    I was today years old when I found out about Gregory Porter 🤦🏾‍♀️. I’m in love - his sound brings a soothing joy to my soul

  19. M.... P....

    moi, j aimerais serait il possible d'acheter ses musiques autre que Google play s'il vous plait ? car malgres la technologie j'aime bien les bons vieux CD

  20. L.... L....

    4:23 (solo sax) 🤯

  21. S.... 1....

    just found this while listening to art porter, i said hmm who is this, push play and i was like this guy reminds me of billy paul...great voice and band, will be listening to him more often...=p

  22. V.... ....

    I love this song so much - takes me to a different place

  23. C.... O....

    just heard this for first time and loved it! I am now officially, a new fan!:)

  24. M.... T....

    love Gregory Porter,

  25. H.... P....

    THAT BAND BE JAMMING!!!! AND GREGORY IS TREMENDOUS!!! 2019

  26. K.... M....

    I love this Man's Sound and his Music!!!! Thank you Gregory

  27. e.... ....

    the sax is sometimes,out of tune!

  28. A.... K....

    Holy Cow this is so good!! Simply mind-blowlingly good jazz.

  29. i.... m....

    great song , love it

  30. M.... ....

    How can you forget that town you did your dirtiest deeds in?.....ain't nothing like looking forward!!!

  31. T.... ....

    Getting some Amy Winehouse vibes from this song !

  32. D.... J....

    Grown folks music

  33. S.... J....

    My Happy song

  34. J.... H....

    Absolutely love this song, since first hearing it, and it still brings warm, joyful thoughts.

  35. S.... L....

    There is just something about Gregory Porter. He touches my inner soul

  36. R.... S....

    met him at monterey jazz festival

  37. S.... P....

    Sitting outside drinking a 7 and 7 March 6 2019 in short sleeve 👚 in my backyard 74 degree weather waiting for summer when I can fire up the BBQ pit 😁😁😁😁

  38. r.... k....

    I heard this on a jazz program on the radio tonight. Must get his albumns. A wonderful voice. Love it!

  39. D.... T....

    Nice cool song..just puzzled at the 151 who thumbed it down...leaves me shaking my head in wonderment as to what kind of drivel they listen to.

  40. A.... O....

    Awesome !!! THANKS for sharing

    A.... O....

    Grown folks music

  41. B.... L....

    Hold On, Take Me To The Alley and Insanity are my favorites.

  42. B.... L....

    I love his music. So very gifted. God bless you. Keep singing.

  43. P.... D....

    I love Gregory Porter,  his voice and sound says it all!!!!!!!!

  44. L.... S....

    I haven't live in New York in 10 years and the first time I heard this side it took me right back..

  45. T.... P....

    CHIP REED ON PIANO!,

  46. K.... R....

    Although I've just discovered Mr. Porter in 2018; I love him. His tunes are contagious. Hope to see him next time he comes to Philly.

  47. K.... J....

    Porter will go down as one of the true vocal masters of all time. His name will be mentioned with the greats! Superb phrasing, tonal quality, and a deep sensibility & respect for the music..

  48. K.... A....

    One of my favorites! I just does something to me!

  49. B.... A....

    Vocal jazz at its finest..!

  50. E.... W....

    I love this track! I first heard it on a northern soul website, selling the 45, but as soon as I heard this, I knew I always wanted to hear the complete version! I have played this track so many times (usually 3 times in a row), I have lost count. The combination of Gregory's voice and the wonderful trumpet player and other musicians send me into another realm.

  51. J.... W....

    How can anyone not love this! Simply lovely

  52. T.... P....

    AS A MEMBER OF THE GREATEST FIRE DEP IN THE WORLD THE FDNY I CAN VOUCH FOR THIS SONG ! HAPPY 2019 PEEPS XX

  53. S.... ....

    Those drums 🤩

  54. T.... C....

    Time to go home

  55. R.... N....

    I found out on my way to Harlem
    Ellington you don't live 'round here
    He moved away one day so they say
    From Harlem
    I can hear his echos still
    Now now now you can't keep me away from where I was born
    I was baptized by my daddy's horn
    Now now now you can't keep my away from where I was born
    I was baptized by the jazz man's horn
    I found out on my way to Harlem
    Langston Hughes he don't live 'round here
    He moved away one day from his way here in Harlem
    I know that Marvin Gaye use to play right in here
    Some body say you can't keep me away from where I was born
    I was baptized by my daddy's horn
    No you can't keep me away from where I was born
    I was baptized to the sound of horns

    I found out on my way to Harlem
    Ellington you don't live 'round here
    He moved away one day so they say
    Away from Harlem
    I can hear his echos clear
    OH now you can't keep me away from where i was born
    I was baptized by my daddy's horn
    Now now now now you can't keep me away from where I was born
    I was baptized by the sound of horns
    Oh I found out on my way to Harlem
    Marvin Gaye used to play whats going on right over there
    I so could use some of those blues from Langston Hughes
    Hey there goes the A train
    Hey there goes the A train
    Through Harlem
    Hey there goes the A train
    Hey there goes the A train
    Hey there goes the

    R.... N....

    Love this song Gergory Porter !!!!

  56. A.... B....

    Decorating my friend's Xmas tree and this played....LOVE IT!!!!!

  57. E.... W....

    I love this! Tremendous!

  58. S.... S....

    This jam caught my ear from the time I heard it at the moody jazz fest. At njpac ..

  59. Q.... K....

    Listen at 0.75 speed

  60. M.... E....

    Mannnn WOW!
    I heard this for the first time this morning and had to find it and replay it. Exactly how I feel about Jazz Period!
    Gas Light Square in St. Louis, it is sad they redeveloped into a residential district. But songs like this one take me back to that place. Like Miles once said "Jazz" "The Birth of The Cool"

  61. D.... P....

    The History.....Melody.....Wit....Class....& Confidence of Gregory Porter.....Second to NONE.....Gregory Porter is an ENIGMA....So much still to UNCOVER....&....DISCOVER...LOVE  Everything about this Brother.....Love it....Love Him.....

  62. M.... G....

    Aaaaah, so much grove, head moving, foot tapping loving the way my soul feels listening to every bit of this music... Aaaaaah........

  63. R.... W....

    Seeing this man in concert in Norfolk VA this past weekend was transformative, I used to live on 122nd and 123rd Manhattan Ave
    man I miss Harlem
    Dr. Richard Osborne Wright

  64. f.... c....

    One of the best football injuries ever. Not unless he was going to be the next Michael Stahan. And oh yeah play for the New York Giants

  65. M.... D....

    This song is EVERYTHING!!!!!

  66. J.... M....

    This song somewhat speaks to the gentrification of Harlem. Like no matter what you do you can not kill the rich history of the area or rewrite it Harlem will always be a historical landmark in African American history with so much cultural significance

  67. P.... H....

    Gregory is a Superbadd brother!

  68. R.... P....

    I saw him live last night what a voice! Real Music

  69. s.... S....

    This start my morning. The first song on the playlist..."I was baptised by my daddy's horn". Brilliant.

  70. j.... b....

    It finally was one of greatest moments to meet and greet him at the Toronto Jazz Festival. That was my second time. I GOTTA RUB IT IN...

  71. R.... A....

    Thank you for sharing! Heard it on WBGO this morning and just had to hear it again. Fsntastic!

  72. V.... W....

    so relaxing

  73. e.... ....

    the sax. is playing out of tune on 4:29,cant they hear it?

  74. j.... b....

    Gregory was here in town for the TOJazz Festival Molly Johnson opened for him. PRICEY

  75. P.... ....

    Niiice song dudes ;D

  76. T.... G....

    One of the greatest jazz songs in world history!!!!!

    T.... G....

    i agree brother thomas

  77. S.... P....

    Feeling happy

  78. J.... B....

    absolutely a thrilling song that captures the rich history of Harlem and the sweep and swing of America's greatest art form... Ya Mon!

    J.... B....

    i agree

  79. P.... C....

    6 BLOCKS AWAY ! RIP DUKE!

  80. V.... C....

    😍😍😍😍😍😍

  81. D.... M....

    That voice.

  82. O.... I....

    A very beautiful song
    You can`t keep me from where I was born

  83. s.... m....

    I was born not so far away in Asbury Park....

  84. A.... T....

    Yes ! 💃🏾

  85. Q.... ....

    GP is the truth

  86. p.... ....

    Willie Jordan...thank you for posting! I am delighted when a Gregory Porter song is aired while I drive to work each morning. Jazz-FM in Toronto is a huge advocate of Gregory Porter and I thank them for introducing me to him. A brilliant man indeed!

  87. R.... K....

    Two third of a million views says it all: Porter is a true creative, not some girly pop-star, and he gets those hits because he deserves them for his wonderful artistry: he touches people.

  88. T.... S....

    Man! I am feeling this 🐈.

  89. S.... ....

    Love this man and his music.

  90. L.... G....

    Love this x x x

  91. S.... G....

    joyful music

  92. M.... H....

    How can you not have a smile on your face, nod your head and tap a foot to this amazing song?!

    M.... H....

    coys77 I stopped putting my makeup on once this song comes on, I just let flow til the end, then put my face on, back to business, lol. Chicago 90.9 FM, wdcb

    M.... H....

    herro77 .... exactly

  93. E.... B....

    Another great jazz vocalist in the galaxy of stars but he is just a great vocalist period !

  94. j.... r....

    👍🏽👍🏽

  95. u.... r....

    I played this and it showed me bendy and the ink machine XD

  96. T.... S....

    I ran across this music looking at the Ed Gordon show mr.Gregory Porter was on his music touched my soul I began to thank about my husband Marvin this is what we listen to at nights together its so refreshing I will keep this in my library of music.

  97. B.... M....

    I use to sound like this years ago my brother and me right on gregory

  98. M.... R....

    this is probably my most fave song of all time since i was the kid .... i was listening to this over and over .... lots of emotions in the voice and within the melody ..... by the way, years later i became a drummer and understood why every good musician loved sting´s band and vinnie colaiuta ..... top level musicians, nothing else

  99. M.... G....

    Hey just checked ou your channel. Greetings from Philly. New Subscriber.