33 Quotes by Barry White
Barry White, the iconic musician with his deep, velvety voice and soulful melodies, left an everlasting impact on the music industry. With hits like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything," his smooth vocals and romantic tunes became synonymous with love and desire. White's artistry, as a songwriter, producer, and arranger, showcased his exceptional talent and attention to detail. His larger-than-life personality and commanding stage presence solidified his status as a true music legend, and his timeless music continues to captivate audiences, reminding us of the power of his unique sound.
Barry White Quotes
You're the first, the last, and my everything and the answer to all my dreams. You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star, my kind of wonderful, that's what you are
There's people making babies to my music. That's nice.
The cops picked me up for attempted murder. I can still see the detectives, licking their chops. Thought they had me. Two weeks later, the cat came out of a coma and told the truth. I was innocent.
I kept my babies fed. I could have dumped them, but I didn't. I decided that whatever trip I was on, they were going with me. You're looking at a real daddy.
Take it off, baby, take it all off. I want you the way you came into the world.
I'm never gonna quit, cause quitting' just ain't my schtick.
When I saw corruption, I was forced to find truth on my own. I couldn't swallow the hypocrisy.
We are all gods, all forces of nature. We can destroy, we can build. We are like oceans and like fires. (Meaning)
The women used the music to get their men to relate to them better: "talk to me, tell me what's on your mind." Men used the music to get the girls in the mood to make love. So either way you had it, Barry White is the one artist who actually was in your bedroom with you at your most sacred, sensuous moment of your life.
When I commit, I commit with my whole heart, my whole being. I know the Bible like the back of my hand.
When a man's making love, the last thing he thinks about is war.
All I had was the will and the love for music. I couldn't read music or write it. No connections, no car, no money, no bankroll, no clothes, no nothing.
Most families had four, five brothers. But because it was just me and Darryl, we had to be twice as strong.
In my day, we didn't have the cocaine, so we went out and knocked somebody over the head and took the money. But today, all this cocaine and crack, it doesn't give kids a chance.
I don't know if it's my music, my lyrics, my sound and knowing the music business the way I do - all I can say is, my career has lasted way longer than I expected.
No one could understand the bond between me and my brother. I struggled to understand the forces that drove his soul in one direction and mine in another.
It's ecstasy when you're laying down next to me.
People are always looking for me to be a freak, weird.
Been making love for hours and, baby, we're still going strong. Girl, this night is ours and I swear I feel it coming on. All I know is when we get through, I ain't going to be able to move.
Leave me alone. I'm fine.
As a boy, I believed freedom for America meant freedom for me. There was a time I believed every word spoken.
I'll come to you with gifts of knowledge, wisdom and truth.
There's a time when people give their words to each other it has to mean something. I'm a street cat. I've belonged in gangs and when you had a partner, you went down with your partner whether you won the fight or lost it. You went down together.
We forget that this music, music made by my brothers and sisters, is still a baby. It's just beginning. When I think of the possibilities, it makes me smile.
Mama tried to save us from the streets, but the streets were too strong.
Elton John's opinion turned the label's opinion around, all in a day.
I've always loved War's Low Rider and Sly Stone's Thank You, and I just wanted to put my take on them.
I didn't mind working in the clubs, but I resented it being a club where pimps hang out. Because the music that I create is of a higher intellect than that. It not only encompasses pimps, but whores, ballplayers, executives... everybody.
Blacks own so little of the music business, it's pathetic. But I see that changing soon. Black artists, black businessmen and women will unite.
The whole system of society tells you what to do.
One preacher turned me on, another turned me off.
Everyone to me has to pick a subject to talk about in music if you're going to be a writer.
― Barry White Quotes
Barry White (Musician) Life Highlights
- Barry Eugene White was born on September 12, 1944, in Galveston, Texas, USA.
- He was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
- Barry White was known for his deep and velvety bass voice, earning him the nickname "The Walrus of Love."
- He had a distinctive musical style that blended soul, R&B, and funk, with romantic and sensual lyrics.
- White began his musical career in the 1960s as a session musician and producer.
- He was a member of several vocal groups, including The Upfronts and Love Unlimited.
- In the 1970s, Barry White achieved massive success as a solo artist with hits like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything."
- His album "Love's Theme" with the Love Unlimited Orchestra became a chart-topping instrumental hit.
- White's deep, soulful voice and romantic ballads made him an icon of love songs.
- He won multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career, including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
- Barry White's music and persona influenced a generation of musicians and became synonymous with sensuality and romance.
- He continued to release successful albums and perform live concerts throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
- White's music has been featured in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, further solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
- He passed away on July 4, 2003, but his music and legacy continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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