Barry White
Biography and Songs To Download
Born in Galveston, Texas, (USA), on September 12, 1944.
Singer, producer and conductor, he is the author of numerous hits in soul and disco styles and romantic ballads, and an interpreter with a deep, gravelly voice.
Like other successful singers, he also sang in a church choir in his youth. He was a reckless teenager and was arrested at the age of seventeen for stealing tires. In prison, he decided to change his life and friends after hearing Elvis sing "It's Now or Never."
He achieved great success as a performer of romantic ballads in the 1960s. In 1972, he formed the female trio Love Unlimited, based on the success of the Supremes. He later used this name to name his backing group, the Love Unlimited Orchestra. Barry was married to the group's leader, singer Glodean James.
He was considered a pioneer of disco music with the 1974 release of the hits "Can't Get Enough of Your Love," "Babe, You're the First, the Last, My Everything," and the instrumental "Love's Theme." In 1975, came "What I'm Gonna Do with You." In 1976, "Let the Music Play." In 1979, his Love Unlimited Orchestra released the hit "I'm So Glad That I'm a Woman." In the early 1980s, he visited Brazil and, before the tour, released "Rio de Janeiro."
In the mid-1980s, in a duet with singer Lisa Stanfield, he recorded one of his greatest hits: "All Around the World." His simplicity and warmth, combined with his great versatility in interpreting romantic themes, made this collaboration unforgettable.
In the late 1990s, he appeared several times on the TV series Ally McBeal, which helped revitalize his career. He was also the inspiration for the character "Chef" on the cartoon South Park. He released an autobiography in 1999.
White's songs are distinguished by their orchestral arrangements, danceable beats, guitars, and the "Maestro's" unsurpassed deep voice. Another distinguishing feature were White's spoken introductions, always sensual intelludes.
Barry White suffered from health problems such as diabetes and hypertension, which led to serious kidney problems. In 2003, he was hospitalized with severe kidney problems and was on the transplant list. Unfortunately, he died on July 4, 2003, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, United States.