Walrus of Love

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Reed, Rex (March 1968). "Entertainment (The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour)" (PDF). HiFi/Stereo Review. p.117. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 November 2021 . Retrieved 6 April 2020. Walter Everett. The Beatles as Musicians. Revolver Through the Anthology. Oxford University Press. NY. 1999. ISBN 0-19-509553-7. ISBN 0-19-512941-5. pp. 134–35. White's lush production and sweeping orchestral settings built off Motown, Philadelphia International, and even Phil Spector. Barry White's sound would reign supreme for much of the decade. Though only a few of his early songs fit the format, White's music was lumped in with the disco movement and he came to symbolize the worst musical, social, and fashion excesses of that era. Although ill with the chronic high blood pressure which would eventually result in kidney damage, he continued to bear his message of "loving, caring, sharing" on tours throughout the world. In 1974 he married Love Unlimited's Glodean James, and they had four children together They separated in 1988 but remained legally married until Barry's death.

White is survived by his wife Glodean, his partner Katherine Denton and eight children from his two marriages. White modelled his output on Isaac Hayes and Marvin Gaye, both of whom were then hugely successful soul sex symbols. He could never match either singer in talent, so he simplified and synthesised their styles and scored a succession of hits across the next five years. White called his husky voice "my supreme gift, the gilded chariot on which I have driven the music of my life". His ability to sing songs that were both sexy and romantic established him, in the popular media at least, as a ladies' favourite. Andrew Barker, "Barry White to Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame", Variety, September 12, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2014. Dowlding, William J. (2009). Beatlesongs. Simon and Schuster. p.199. ISBN 978-1-4391-4719-1. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021 . Retrieved 28 October 2016.In addition to its musical merits, ' I've Got So Much to Give' also stands out for its production values and innovative arrangements. Blending elements of R&B, funk, and disco into a cohesive sound, White paved the way for countless artists in the years to come. In 1965, White produced "Feel Aw Right" by the Bel Cantos, released on the Downey label. [18] He recorded his debut single, "Man Ain't Nothin'" / "I Don't Need It, released under the name Lee Barry on Downey in 1966. [19] He also co-wrote "Together Forever", released by Pat Powdrill& the Powerdrills in 1967. [20] We had a big fight. They said the songs were too long. Elton John heard a dub of my album. He took it to London and convinced some people that this might be the thing. A media that had earlier dismissed him as a singer of trashy boudoir ballads then found a White with a self-deprecating humour, making celebrity appearances on television shows such as The Simpsons and Ally McBeal. The American pop band Fun Loving Criminals had a British hit with a song called Love Unlimited, which celebrated White as a contemporary love god. Pro Tip: To fully appreciate the brilliance of this song, listen to it on vinyl for an authentic experience.

The song itself can be divided into three parts: The beginning inspired by a police siren ( Mister City p’liceman sitting, pretty little p’licemen in a row), the middle a short rhyme about Lennon sitting in his garden ( Sitting in an English garden waiting for the sun), and the finale as a truly nonsensical part directed at the students attempting to dissect Beatles songs ( Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1vlswjA1MUUnPoZvP9PnPKEF15BMc-7kPP5mRHfpts1q5HmeNPm1WeZTk&v=KoFZ0te77ik&feature=youtu.be Songs, such as his theme tune, You're The First, My Last, My Everything, typically dealt with what he termed "the only subject on planet earth - lurve between fellow human beings". Of course, it's all too easy to dismiss White as nothing more than an enormous Cupid, or a well-fed Romeo, especially because he himself colluded in that impression. In his 1999 autobiography, Love Unlimited: Insights on Life and Love, he claimed that at age 14, he was already acting as a marriage counsellor to neighbourhood couples. And by the time his great run of 70s hits ended, he occupied a niche of his own making: the Love Guru, the Walrus of Love. The persona was so ripe for parody it inspired Lenny Henry's Theophilus P Wildebeest creation which satirised White's supposed affinity with the cheesy side of romance.

If you're looking for ways to incorporate more Barry White into your life, one suggestion would be to create a playlist featuring his greatest hits. This would be perfect for a romantic dinner party or a quiet evening at home. Another idea could be to watch some of his live performances on YouTube or other streaming platforms – seeing him in action will give you a whole new appreciation for his talent! With his large frame and unmistakably deep, rich, voice, Barry White was a towering figure in the world of soul music. Dubbed the Walrus of Love, he enjoyed a virtual monopoly on pillow talk disco during the mid-1970s. Davies, Hunter (2002). "My Friend John". Archived from the original on 16 July 2011 . Retrieved 7 December 2007.

As Barry croons " I wanna make you mine for eternity", listeners cannot help but get lost in the passion and emotion of this timeless love ballad. Released in 1987, it reached #7 on the R&B charts and remains a fan favorite to this day. The walrus refers to Lewis Carroll's poem " The Walrus and the Carpenter" (from the book Through the Looking-Glass). [4] Lennon later expressed dismay upon belatedly realising that the walrus was a villain in the poem. [5] a b c "Discussions Magazine Music Blog: An EXCLUSIVE interview with THE MOODY BLUES' Ray Thomas!". Discussionsmagazine.com. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 23 March 2016 . Retrieved 1 October 2016.

The title of the song came from Lewis Carroll’s poem The Walrus And The Carpenter, from the book Through The Looking Glass. Lennon later realised with dismay that he'd identified with the villain of the piece. In several interviews after the fact, Lennon explained that “I Am The Walrus” was written in response to learning that fans were analyzing the lyrics of The Beatles’ songs. More specifically, Lennon had read a letter from a student from his alma mater, Quarry Bank High School for Boys, that said the literature classes were studying the meaning of The Beatles lyrics. (That study sounds a little familiar…)After returning from his injury he made three further top level international appearances and these were successful. He was hospitalised once more in September 2002 following kidney failure, and suffered a serious stroke in May 2003 that prompted his retirement from public life. The dramatic reading in the mix is Shakespeare's King Lear (Act IV, Scene 6), lines 219–222 and 249–262. [16] It was added to the song on 29 September 1967, [17] recorded directly from an AM radio Lennon was fiddling with. Lennon tuned around the dial and settled on the 7:30pm to 11pm [18] broadcast of the play on the BBC Third Programme. [19]