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Barry White

  • 58 years old
  • Male
  • Born Sep 12, 1944
  • Died Jul 04, 2003
  • United States
an American record producer and singer responsible for the creation of numerous hit soul and disco songs
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He released 106 gold and 41 platinum albums, 20 gold singles and ten platinum singles. All inclusive, record sales of White's music with singles, albums, compilation usage and paid digital downloads as a singer, songwriter and producer now exceed 100 million worldwide.

He created the Love Unlimited Orchestra,which consisted of live musicians, including string and percussion players. Records featuring White's deep bass voice and suave delivery were used by couples wishing to create a romantic ambience. Considered handsome and deeply romantic by his many female fans and admired for the unique blend of soul and classical orchestral musical elements he created, White was often affectionately referred to as the "Maestro" or "The Man with the Velvet Voice". His portly physical stature led some in the popular press to refer to him as the "Walrus of Love" (a monicker not appreciated by some fans).

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I love Barry. White.

Barry white Oct 14, 2012

My name is also Barry white and I use to listen to him when I was younger he was amazing , miss you Barry

Love Lives

Diane Feb 17, 2012

Some kind of wonderful - your songs are.

The Maestro

Loretta Sep 11, 2011

They call him "The Maestro!" Barry White. I grew up on all his songs. My favorite is Can't Get Enought Of Your Love, It's ecstacy when you lay down next to me etc. No one can ever do it like him. Gone but never forgotten RIP Barry . I love you. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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