Barry Eugene Carter was an American composer and singer-songwriter. He is most well known for his distinctive bass voice that made him a 3-time Grammy Award-winner. His two biggest hits were, "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" and "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe." He is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.
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Join MemoriesArleen Calma Barry White was born on the 12 September 1944 in Galveston, Texas
Barry White - "I've Got So Much to Give"
Barry White - "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" became a hit
His first single released, "Too Far to Turn Around" as part of The Upfronts
Barry White - "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Baby" became number one Pop and R&B charts
He produced, wrote and arranged their classic soul ballad, "Walking In The Rain With The One I Love"
Arleen Calma White's long-titled album, "From A Girl's Point of View We Give to You... Love Unlimited," turned a million album seller
The single, "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" became number one on the Billboard R&B charts
Barry wrote "Doin' the Banana Split" in the TV bubblegum act "The Banana Splits"
White created "The Love Unlimited Orchestra," and released a single "Love's Theme"
Barry White - "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me"
Barry White on The Jon Stewart Show
White voiced the character Bear in the film "Coonskin"
Appeared as himself in "The Simpsons," in the episode "Whacking Day"
Married to Betty Smith, for three years, they had four children
Barry White - "Practice What You Preach" (Live On Oprah)
Guest appearance in the comedy-drama TV series "Ally McBeal"
Arleen Calma He set up his own label, Unlimited Gold, with CBS/Columbia Records
Arleen Calma And he quote, "When I commit, I commit with my whole heart, my whole being. I know the Bible like the back of my hand"
Arleen Calma His last single "Staying Power" placed number 45 on the Billboard R&B charts
Duet with Chris Rock, "Basketball Jones" (Space Jam Soundtrack)
Put out "The Icon Is Love" and became number one on the Billboard R&B album charts
White passed away of kidney failure on July 4, 2003 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
He published "The Right Night & Barry White," the single entitled "Sho' You Right" made it to the Billboard R&B charts
Interview with Barry White
A Barry White tribute
White released "The Man Is Back!" and the single "I Wanna Do It Good to Ya" made it to Billboard R&B charts
Recorded the duet "In Your Wildest Dreams" with Tina Turner
Barry White Apple iTunes ad - Rip Mix Burn
Barry White in Bud Light commercial
Barry White Voice Ad - Vanilla Coke
Arleen Calma Married to Glodean White for 29 years from 1974 to 2003 when he passed away
Arleen Calma Published his autobiography, "Love Unlimited"
Arleen Calma Signed a contract with A&M Records