Barry White was born on 12/09/44 as Barrence Eugene Carter in Galveston, Texas, USA.
He was one of the biggest selling Soul Singers of the 1970's!
But before he had Hits in his own right he discovered a All Girl Group called "Love Unlimited" they had formed in 1969, but the First Hit did'nt happen until 1972!
They comprised of 2 Sisters" Glodean & Linda James & Diane Taylor, Barry White later married Glodean James!
Barry White was financed by his friend & Music Industry Business "Larry Nunes"
The first Hit was "Walking in the Rain" from the Album "From a Girls Point of View we give to you -Love Unlimited" this charted in the US R&B @ Number 35 and number 11 in UK!
Love Unlimited had 6 (produced by Barry White) Albums altogether, the final Album being a "Best Of"
The biggest UK Hit was in 1973 "It may be Winter Outside" it peaked @ 11 in National Top 40!
This track is always featured on Christmas Albums for some reason!
The biggest selling Album in US was "Under the Influence" it made number 3 in R&B Chart, going Gold in the process!
In 1972 Barry White also formed the "Love Unlimited Orchestra" more of this next time!
Here are the Release Dates & Album Titles:
1972..."From a Girls point of view"
1973..."Under the Influence of "
1974..."In Heat"
1977..." He's all I got"
1979..." Love is back"
1997...." Best Of"
Download "The Best of Love Unlimited"
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