David Porter - (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over from Victim Of The Joke?...An Opera

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Listed as one of the "100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time" by Rolling Stone, acclaimed producer, songwriter, and singer David Porter established his career at Stax, working alongside writing partner Isaac Hayes. Together, the pair wrote over 200 songs, including Sam & Dave's "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" and Carla Thomas' B-A-B-Y. Much like Hayes, Porter also took time to record as a solo artist, and this ambitious 1971 concept album stands as a testament to his endless creative spirit. Pairing original soul music and covers (including a rendition of the Beatles' "Help!") with dialogue, "Victim of the Joke?" is a unique rarity from the Stax vaults.

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