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Barry White (1944-2003) was an American record producer and singer responsible for the creation of numerous hit soul and disco songs. He conducted the Love Unlimited Orchestra, which consisted of live musicians, including string and percussion players. His musical voice was often used by couples wishing to create a romantic ambience. He was often affectionately referred to as the Walrus of Love.
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At the same time, Barry White ... establishes himself as a solo artist. He experiences the climax of his career as a writer, producer, singer - one successful hit after the next. His incredibly warm, soulful and expressive voice makes him Mister Love of an entire generation - his lyrics, always about love, sometimes infamous and even close to X-rated, play a big part in how he acquired this title. In defiance of his critics, he founds the "Love Unlimited Orchestra" in the mid-70s, writes the music for 11 albums within 3 years, most of them going gold or even platinum.
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In 1972 White finally got his first real break after years of struggling at the bottom rung of the recording industry's ladder. Having made somewhat of a reputation as a songwriter--he even wrote two songs for the kids show The Banana Splits--White signed a contract with 20th Century Records. He recorded the lilting instrumental "Love's Theme" with his newly formed Love Unlimited Orchestra. As he gained notice for his composing, White put together a girls' group called Love Unlimited. Under his tutelage their trio struck gold with their 1972 million-selling record "Walkin' in the Rain with the One I Love," penned by White. In 1973 White fell in love with one of his trio of singers, Glodean James, and they married.
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White signed a custom label deal with CBS Records. At the time it was touted as one of the biggest deals ever. He started a label called Unlimited Gold. The roster included White, Love Unlimited, the Love Unlimited Orchestra, Jack Perry, and a teenaged singer named Danny Pearson who charted with a song called
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Barry Eugene White (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003) was an American record producer and singer responsible for the creation of numerous hit soul and disco songs. He conducted the Love Unlimited Orchestra, which consisted of live m
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White then joined forces with Love Unlimited, rechristened it the Love Unlimited Orchestra, and began to churn out a string of hits that made him one of the most successful R&B artists of the '70s. Songs like "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me," "You See the Trouble With Me," "I'll Do for You Anything You Want Me To" and "Love Serenade" established White and Love Unlimited as the music of choice for many a romantic evening through the disco era.
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