Love Unlimited Orchestra ~ Love's Theme 1973 Disco Purrfection Version
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- This was the very first disco song that hit #1 on the pop chart and broke out in the clubs because radio would not touch it, proving the power of the DJ. People ran to the record stores for this one and that forced radio to include it on their playlists. I feel intoxicated, surrounded by all those ethereal strings and the different levels of instruments like bass, and the wah wah guitars magically shaking my booty! Freedom BABY! It would be a few months before the double whammy of "Rock Your Baby" and "Rock The Boat" would cement the future of disco on radio, but Barry White got there first with this one. Some critics have written this off as "fluff", "nothing substantial", and my favorite "the cheesy soundtrack to a porn movie"....nevertheless it became a defining moment in the evolution of disco. It was written for Love Unlimited as an instrumental introduction to their song "Under The Influence Of Love" ...the run time of the two songs came to 8:19 giving DJ's a chance to breathe since mixing three minute singles together took up all of their time. The production values on this one were sterling, sorry I cant say the same for "Under The Influence of Love"...the song sounds harsher than it is due to the lack of the abundantly sugary strings like its predecessor. I like it though, a bit rougher and tougher. In any case, the girls first got together in 1969 and became backup singers for Barry White productions. Soon, Barry took a shine to one of them named Glodean and the next thing you know, they are married. Love Unlimited did have some decent R&B hits like "Walking In The Rain With The One I Love" in 1972, the #1 R&B hit, "I Belong To You" and even recorded a vocal version of "Love's Theme" for the same LP "In Heat", but to no avail. By 1980 the musical magic was gone and the women went their separate ways. They follow a grand pop tradition of having a hit song on their album that they did not do vocals for and thus no credit. Another example of this phenomenon is "The Horse" by Cliff Nobles and Co. It was a big hit as an instrumental, but the vocal version tanked. I dug up the single and gave it a listen..the song was not focused. It was like the vocals got in the way of this fantastic groove. Oh well.. I thought it was time to extend this one, I hope you like it.
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January 1974 I worked my last shift in the steel mill. The next morning I got on a bus to the Pittsburgh airport to move to California. The temperature was close to zero degrees. My brother picked me up at the San Francisco airport and it was a glorious day driving over the Bay bridge. It was then that this song came on the radio. Was feeling like I never had before. Driving over the bay on a glorious sunny day and listening to this song. It was my start to a whole new life.
Beautiful ❤
Wow imaginé cada detalle que narraste, que hermoso a mi me viene a mi mente mi niñez y mi padre en su taller oyendola ❤️
I was Born 1978 and Raised in Berkeley the Bay has changed I moved to Las Vegas in 2011.
Your story sounds like the great times I was raised in🌻🌞✌🏽☮️
Thanks for sharing this beautiful story, it played like a movie in my mind 👍
I don't know you but have to say I'm a bit envious of that memory.
I'm now 77 and STILL play this in my car every time I drive ! It NEVER gets old ( but I do) ! I'm STILL young in my soul !!!!
You'll forever be
So do I...
Every superhero needs their own theme music :)
73 here! Still listening!!
C ' est pareil pour moi et a cette époque ,les voitures étaient bien plus belles que les horreurs d ' aujourd'hui . Alfred 70ans .
Those of us who were so blessed to have grown up in the 70s listening to this music will be smiling our whole lives! ❤
Totally agree. I was a young youthful student in London aged 17. Best time zone to grow up with all the greatest musicals and songs.
I am now 65 and still listening to it.
I was fortunate to hear this music as a young adult during the time I worked in my first job.
Facts 💯
I couldn't agree more. This was when music was really music.
we were blessed to be born in era of the greatest music ever. xx
I’m 86 years young and grew up in the 50s, I first heard this song in 1973 and still love it I hope you 70’s children don’t mind.
😘
Respect SIR! I have to go 24 years to reach you. Long and healthy life I wish. ..and a lot of Love (Theme).
R U kidding. White UK 70's dude here and Ive always been nuts about the Philly thing...Was the odd kid in class back then.. ...haha fool them.
Born in 1957 so I was a late teen in this magical era of American R&B and Soul. An older man like yourself was truly blessed to have witnessed the birth of rock and roll and all that followed it. You have great taste and I'm sure, much wisdom too. May you have many future years of health and happiness Sir.
😊 mam 50 lat, tak więc urodziłam się w latach 70. Uwielbiam te piosenkę i cieszę się, że łączy pokolenia. ;)
This song will turn 50 years old in 12 days! It still sounds fresh and new!😀
51
1971/playe de are/538mhz/ mi amigo radio
Exactly
Was 10 when this song was being played it was the intro to the fabulous days of disco for me I wish I could go back for one day see my mum and dad again and all those people that have now passed away I was blessed to be young in the 70s love love love those times ❤️❤️❤️
Hedomism
When I was a kid and my Mom had her home stereo turned on and this song started playing on the radio, I would always run from wherever I was to lay down next to the stereo speakers and close my eyes and just enjoy the melody. This song will always remind me of my Mom. She has been gone over 35 years, I miss her so very much.
Me to Tom. I actually love love love the melody. When you listen to the song and melody nothing else matters. Or exists at the time
@Tom Bell~ wherever
you are
and no matter
what you are
doing every time
you hear this song
your mom is sending
you her love to you
and family. imagine
if you can in
Heaven she has met
Barry White
and he was playing
this song
it’s her way of telling
you she will
be at your side when
your time has
come. the tears we
shed here make
the flowers in Heaven bloom.
Great music
It is not over yet. I get it.. let's love one more day 💕
Blessed times ♥️
I saw a beautiful girl dancing to this in the 70s. She was so fluid with the music. I was mesmerised. In February 1980, she asked me for a date. Now, in 2023, we have been married for over 38 years. I still don't know what I did to get this beautiful woman, with a heart of gold, into my life. Maybe she saw me with my mouth hanging open and felt sorry for me. 😂. Great tune, fantastic memories 👌
😊 Because You are a man with a humor sense and funny.Bless YOUR married❤
FANTASTIC COMMENT!
Que lindo❤❤
Desde Uruguay saludos.
GOD WILL SEE EVERLASTING
I'm 59 and I can't imagine not having grown up without Barry Whites music ...If your looking down on these comments Mr.White....Thank You so so much for making my Life more enjoyable!!!
Bro good music never die still forever 😊
😅
I love Barry White and Ulimited Orchestra ❤😊
I'm 56 and I agree with you. The best music I've heart in my life
Your so right Barry White music is so missed I listen to what my children play and that’s not real music I’m 63 and miss all that music Barry you were a great singer and well missed 😀👍👍
This song should be blasted into space
to let anyone listening that there is indeed intelligent life here.
Thank you Barry.
Well said, I too think similarly of my favourite musician whose songs touches the soul.
Mere Words Could Never Express The Depths Of My Emotions When Listening To Barry White!,🎼🎺🎻🎶🥁🎹🎷❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love the way you put this on head. God-bless U. The Beat Goes On! 💓
@@margaretpipes8636 u got it going on
👍💯
My Mom used to dance me in her arms to this when I was little to calm me down. She passed away 2 days ago and I play this song every chance I get.
Oh my. I hurt for you. I introduced my father to this tune many years ago and he just loved it...and then died in 2014. I still miss him seven years on, so can only remember the sadness you are dealing with right now. It's still there and always will be, but the sharp edge is dulled a bit with time too. I hope you will experience the same.
All my best to see you through these terrible times. Maybe it will help, if only a tiny bit. And otherwise, if I may be so bold, do remember this tune literally SOARS upward with hope and happiness. I think your mom would still want to give this gift to you, as my father would wish to share it we me. We are both sad...but lucky to have had them too.
I'm so sorry 💔💔💔
Sorry for your loss
God bless her
Same here :c
In my opinion, this is the most beautiful instrumental ever written/performed. 💙💙💙
I totally agree with you! Sometimes feel a little bit sad when I listen to them! But I love this song so much
Just 2 years later we got The Hustle, them 2 vying for my #1.
I could not agree more. ♥
Yes , indeed .
Writen ? And Instrumental Music with no Lyrics ? How ?
Unless , the Music itself , of course is well writen musically with Special Rythm
Is just beautiful.
This is my favorite song in life! It's smooth, it's mellow, it's soothing. It makes me think of happy times, when all of my family was still alive; when we had trees on the block, when there was still a thing called community. It gets to my soul and marrow. This may not make sense, but then again, some things just can't be explained!
So very, very, true!❤
yo!'❤❤❤ditto,brutha❤❤❤😊!'Back then was-&-is:WHAT I BE MISSIN
When you know, you know. And we know!.
So understand...life then was so pure & simple. Love , Connection & Humanity was real . Not like today.
You just said some of the same things this master piece does for me. Thanks ❤️
One of the most beautiful Instrumentals ever. R.I.P. Mr Barry White.
say that again
AMEN ❤❤❤
Indeed ❤
This deserves so much more than it is given time for
Very true Barry was the man.
This instrumental is a masterpiece.
16Galileo11 I completely eco that sentiment
Awesome, Fantastic, Lovely!!!
HEAVENLY
Amen brother...
I have a notion to second that emotion ! This music makes my heart soar every time I have the good fortune to hear it !
Beautiful music from a time when being a kid was riding around on your bike with a transistor radio hanging from the handlebars and having fun with your friends...no Instagram filling your head with poison.
Yes 👍
Oh men, you are so right....!
💯
1973! Nixon in the White house, 10¢ candy bars, sodas, chips, ice creams, 5¢ scoop of ice cream at Thriftys. 55¢ Big Mac's and Whopper's. 35¢ a gallon gas! Gas loving guzzling hogs land yacht's all over USA roads and freeways. Bought this same album brand new in 1973! for $1.99. Still have it. Memories of a time when America was still great even with the so called issues of the time. Never to return, but only in a Pipedream. So glad I lived it. Was only 13 then. USA TITANIC now sinking fast and is a nightmare to live in now.
Bless ya D
from Canada
👍🤙🤟
I'll be 62 in a few weeks. Today, I heard this at my favorite barbershop, and man! The memories flooded back. Thank God I grew up in the 70s and got to experience great music like this from Barry White, and the other musicians and singers of yesteryear...like Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, Teddy Pendergrass, Gladys Knight, Al Green, Earth, Wind & Fire, Average White Band, Isley Brothers, Ohio Players, Parliament-Funkadelic, etc. We had/have it good!!! We heard it when it was new, and we get to reminisce.
I'm 63 years old Japanese. Lou Rawls, The Ojay's, The Commodores, Rufus, Gene Chandler, and Larry Graham, their music made my young heart flutter.
Happy birthday! 🎉
Abso-freaking-lutely
Please don’t forget get Earth, Wind &Fire, yes it was an awesome time!!!!!!
A memória de toda uma juventude volta na hora
The violins sound like they are actually singing themselves. No words needed. Just listen. Thank you Barry.
Yes they do, and they have largely been lost, except in film scores. An emotional instrument the violin. Soaring .
They often bring out the tears in me (and they are right now). Certainly the best background instrument too, the violin....
But not here. :D Here they are on the very cusp. And it couldn't be any better.
This song is a masterpiece, timeless and lovely. It's why all of us fans come to this channel everyday to hear this.The string arrangements are marvelous!
Sho' You Right !! Wish radio stations would play Barry Whites' music so that I could hear it whenever I get into the car! Barry Whites' music conjures the actual feeling of the serenity in mutual respect in giving and receiving the of caring,intimacy
Your absolutely right Annie and the words are comforting
Yes.
Sadly my Dad died in 1973 when I was 12 and I have been heart broken ever since. That said this theme taught me how to live and love all creatures great and small.
You poor darling - so glad you learned how to survive heartbreak
You poor darling - so glad you learned how to survive heartbreak
Songs can make you crazy with love!!😊
Well , may God Almighty bless your heart and renew your heart. I love you , man .
Beautiful 😊
Beautiful song. Takes me back to 1974 when I was in high school and I was 17. If only I could go back there and leave 2020 far behind.
I was only 13 when this tune came out 8th grade. Another great tune was MFSB''s The Sound Of Philadelphia still have that 45 from 1973.
Me to, Linda. Be Safe.
You and me both 🤣🤣🤣
@@edwardsimon5093 Then there's "Theme from SWAT" By Rythum Heritage another great instrumental. I have this tune both the shorten longer version on 45.
I was 12 and had to listened to this through SW (short wave) radio. well, I live in Indonesia and this kind of song was not in radio's playlist and no store would sell this. then I got Barry White's cassette ... bam! thank you!
Still my favourite song. It’s now 2024 and I can listen to this all day long ❤️🤟🏼
I'm 69 yrs old and still Jamming to this song!!!!
Turning 63 and I still love this song. It brings back really great memories from band ❤
Love this song it makes me feel in a romantic mood❤
Same here. Letting it play all day!
So true GayLee, what a Tune🎉🥳✨
Who is listening to this beautiful song in 2021.
I could listen to this song 10 times a day and never get tired of this beautiful music.
Agree🌼🕊🎶
Me, because of Couples Retreat, but I do remember hearing this on the radio as a child. Intoxicating.
Me Jesus. Wenatchee WA state. Chelan County 03/26/21 8:03 pm.
Today 4-3-2021.
Hera I am
I'm 54yrs old I remember this song when I was a kid in the 70s ❤❤❤❤love it
Same here and same age. 54. This song brings back priceless memories.
@@tyshawnegay6217 aren't we the best generation in pop music culture?😎👍
Me too
I'm also.a 70s baby.What a priceless era.❤❤❤❤❤
I was 54 when you posted this but turned 55 in September. this song brings back memories for me too.
Pure nostalgia - I was in my late 20s when Love's Theme hit the charts ( '73 ), and I loved it from when I first heard it. This year I will turn 78 .
What I want to know is how the Hell did I get from there to here so damned quick! Anyone else relate?
Great analysis.....its like poof we went thru a time machine....
Blink of an eye Jay.
I was 9 when this came out. And I feel like I'm 20. Mathematics , however, doesn't agree.
I am
I was 13 and now an early 60’s boomer … still love the song … always giving me happy feelings. 😍
This was the first tune that introduced me to the legendary Barry White's music in 1973. Hard to believe that this classic tune is 50 years old. The Maestro himself is gone but his musical legacy lives on. RIP 🙏
Time flies It's the only currency with no refunds only deposits!!
Edit" i.e. You can never get spent time back. However, you can choose you spend your time!!
50 Year Star Award 🌟 🏆
Thanks, Dad. Playing this masterpiece in the car stereo. Only 15. Missing you Dad.
I can hear the click of the 8-track from here.
Same here with my dad!❤
Felt this comment as I lost my dad as well and he too listened to these songs in the 70s and now I’m stuck and love the 70s songs. I’m 57 (born in 1967)..forever thankful, Daddy🥰 RIH🙏🏽
@@GldnrR31t3r😮 remembering those clicks!!!! Our kids today have no clue …
@@magalyfernandez8816Man... timing. I wrote that comment about the 8-track a month ago. I was born in '70, and just lost my Dad a couple of weeks ago. I've been helping my Mom clean out their house, and listening to 70s music the entire time.
This is one of my grandmother's favorite song. She is a portuguese lady born in the 40's who now is facing dementia. She told me one day that this song really touched her and it brings good memories, so I play this often to her. We sit outside at her kitchen's balcony, contemplating the song and enjoying the view. I will keep on playing this forever so I can revive these memories when she's gone
Claudia thank you for sharing. My Dad loved this and so do I.
God bless her Claudia. She is a lady of great taste! This is music heaven by the legendary Barry White.
Cathay retired its last 747 in 2016
Praying up for her she is one of my peers 🙏😢
God bless you hermano
I Don't Care What Kind Of Music You Like, This Is A GEM That We All LOVE 🙏🏻
Nada más dime enjoy
Agree
Exactly
🤳💥💃
I'm 63 never get tired of listening to this...I would have it on repeat continuously...oh the memories ❤❤❤
60 HERE.......Amazing music, instruments just amazing. Fluid poetry.....
mee too cookiexx
Мне тоже нравится эта музыка!
I was 27 and which ever club you went to in L.A. this is what you heard. The classiest Disco ever ! I still play this in my car and I'm 75 ! (A YOUNG 75 !) 👍💙
69 here...love Barry
Absolutely , 4ever young
Germany, Lower Saxony, Jever calling! Respect man! Born 1962. Raised up with Barrys wonderful music. Helped me a lot in my bedroom. All girls melt away... Stay tall ol man and make America really great with Biden.
50 and still dancing !!
I was 23 when I dance this music, now I'm 70 and still dancing
I lost my precious wife to cancer...she was only 59 years old...We absolutely loved this music and it brings me such good memories...Prayers to all who have lost loved ones...
I lost my beloved husband to cancer almost 4 yrs ago at age 59 . I feel your pain. The 70’s what a great decade for great music..
I lost my husband at the age of 32 I was 13 when this song was out and I still love it today and I am 62 now . Takes me back love all the 70s and 80s music 🎶
Condolences 💐
I too lost my beautiful wife to the Pfizer vax after developing blood clots.
God bless you sam.
@NYE - Dylan sorry for your loss.
It's late now in chilly North Dakota. Just woke up...could not sleep as a good friend is passing away. Somehow, this beautiful classic always brings me peace and hope. May anyone who hears this Love Theme find comfort and peace. God Bless us All. Amen.
What a beautiful post Jolene, full of hope, we need that and I'm so sorry about your good friend !! You live in a great state (I've hiked in Theodore Roosevelt NP, and I keep very good memories). God bless you ! Cheers from South of France ! Gérard
I have also found peace and hope listening to this! May God bless and keep you as well!
Jolene: read "Your Sacred Self Making The Decision to be Free" by Wayne W. Dyer.With LOVE. Ana Peregrina.💛💙❤️
you couldn't pay me to live in North Dakota..lol
Thank you for that jolene , I hope you friend slips away peacefully 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Such a tune! Why can’t music be like this now? The world would be a difference place
it needs a genious to create something like this and genious dont grow ia one maceta.
Maybe nobody has thought to write any.
The corporations and politicians don't want it being played anymore.
Why can't music be like this now? WE MUST BRING MUSIC LIKE THIS BACK TO TODAY, and
PLAY IT and PLAY IT !!
We need this kind of music today
this is soothing music ...the powers that be want you to be agitated...
yes, we need.....
That's when music was music!
Well ok but tomorrow we're listening to motor head
No we need more instrumental “rap” beats that all sound the same because they all use the same softwares!!! That’s what we need more of! Not actual music, pffff
I used to listen to this song with my transistor radio when I went to bed a lonely little boy, parents drunk & fighting, and it comforted me.
God bless you.
O god; so sad for you, but you chose beautiful music. Hope things are healed now.
Brother, that is devastating to hear. Hope you are doing better than your folks were. Hopefully they got better too.
Same here only father was the drinker what a nightmare growing up an only child in a home that was broken always fighting about the money we never had .
God bless. ❤️
I ONCE DROVE 3 HOURS STRAIGHT WITH THIS SONG ON REPEAT. I PLAYED IT AGAIN WHEN I ARRIVED HOME. MAY HIS MUSIC ENDURE FOREVER.
Similar 🎼🎵🎶🎹✅
Yup!
One of the most nostalgic tracks to take you back to the wonderful 70's. The 70's would not have been the same without Barry White.
I don't think we knew it back in the 70's .....but we had the best music ever.
So many great artists .
Great anthems like this.
i know right, literally countless great artists, solo and groups and countless great songs...
Exactly True.
You are sooooooo right!!!! Most awesome jams ever!!!! PEACE & LOVE!
I couldn't agree more!!! Timeless music was definitely the soundtrack for lifetime❤🎤❤
@@tomschmitz261 mhmm
I was 10 years old when this came out. I'm now 60 and it never gets old, brings back such great memories! This time of my life was awesome. To bad the younger generation just doesn't get it. The 70s rule!
I was 16 and you're right it never gets old
I heard this while watching SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN ,& imagined that Steve Austin was so perfect that he would hear Barry White while running @ 60 mph!! Anyone else!!
what do you mean? The primary generation to start the criticism of disco and 70s aesthethics like architecture and interior design, im a zoomer and i have more positive opinions of 70s culture than many boomers. boomers also all declared disco dead in 1980, dont act like yall always loved it
Great old banger. Gets em lubricated and movin'...lol
Hey Folks🎸 I was ten Also🥳🕺 Still Jamming them same tunes and loving life👍 Bless U and ya family 2Many many more years 4U as long as u Jamming 2🎉 .
The best music ever!!! Nothing can compare to the 70's !!
Unforgettable!!!
My grandfather threw me for a loop in my teenage years I asked where the song came from and he told me it was from chariots of fire LOL
100% The Love, the Strings, The Joy, The Innocence, The Hope, The Heat... everything xx
they should make this the anthem of the whole world! ;-)
Nope
They definitely don't make music like this
While in bumper to bumper traffic I was blasting Love's Theme and someone asked me what's the name of that song. I'm 66 and still play their music today. Barry White's arrangement is perfection. A timeless classic.
18 years old in 1973 young and carefree and listening to classic songs like this......unforgettable days
I was 10 years old and we still loved it.
I was seven! Love it then. Love it now. Those were great music days.
I was 13 in 73. The 70s was the best music of the that time and still is.
I was also 18, high school class of 1973 - a great time to be alive!
I was 17 in Japan.I lived in Roppongi, Tokyo.I often went to the disco.
This is a masterpiece by Barry White, right along with Isaac Haye's Theme from Shaft. Both should be played to young folk, especially young black folk, so that they can hear what excellent and professional music sounds like. When I hear one, and think of the other. Barry White and Isaac Hayes could do it all, ie, sing, arrange, produce, and put together an orchestra. Absolutely awesome. Check out both songs.
Amen to the above comment ✌🏿
Ain’t that the truth! 👍😊
James - agree 100% with your comment. It's neither ageist nor subjective to say that compared to what is forgettable in popular music today, the songwriting quality of masterpieces like Loves Theme will be remembered 40 years from now.
No one race has an advantage over another when it come to this new noise they call music!!!
Thanks for sharing, 💛💙❤
There will never be the same music and sound like the 70's & 80's......the best ever, it will never fade !
Ladie and woman bell bell bell sonic
It's timeless
💯💯💯🥂
Exactly the best music was the 70s and 80s nothing beats it
Soooooooooooooo not true - I make my own beautiful music - but I get ya point xD
There will never be music and artists like the 50's, 60's, or 70's again. Thank goodness for recordings to keep cherish memories alive.
70s and 80s were the very best due to the harmonic usages of orchestrational arrangements just like this music. These kind of flowing orchestrational arrangements were lacking in the 50s and 60s
Long story I won’t get into, but a friend tagged me on Facebook with this song today and I just know it was my dad saying hello from Heaven.
Your dad is a angel my mom and dad are angels
Really? Sounds like a pretty cool guy, 😎
Good day...
I believe what your saying 💯💯💯💯 I GET THAT ALSO FROM MY MOM1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍💃🏽🕺🏿
Wow, just read your comment and immediately got a lump in my throat thinking about my late parents, RIP you guys, one day we will meet again
Who is listening in 2020.
I could listen to the song 10 times a day and still not get tired of it.
Great song to be listening to driving down the road especially in a muscle car
George Harley Rider hell yeah!!!❤️
Άννα Αλατσάκη
👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎
me too..
lots of memories good 'ol days.
YES YES... PRESENT!!🙋🏽♀️
I feel fortunate to have grown up with this music. I don't even know where this song takes me, but I do know that it was a happier place and time.
you're so right !!!!
Better believe it. 1970’s was a good time to grow up in America
Yes is was !
Agree totally
Absolutely agree!
Reminds me of when we were newlyweds of three years. Tomorrow, 4-17-24 is our 54th anniversary. What a wonderful life together it has been.😊
vous etes trop mignon vous 2 et c'est vrai cette music est un chef d'oeuvre
You don’t want this song to stop. Like love itself, you wish it could go on forever! 👩❤️👨❤️❤️❤️
Yes
I couldn't agree more
I agree!!
Surely, one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. I can never listen to Love's Theme just once -- always in a loop. Those soaring strings, the French horns, the harp flourish, the entire musical arrangement! Sheer brilliance. So much beauty and joy that it sometimes makes me weep!
I so agree one does not want it to finish
Barry White was a musical genius. Sad I don't really hear many people talk about Barry's music these days. R.I.P Maestro Of Love! 💛
A lot of music industry executives hated artists like him because he wrote and produced everything..he was at the top of the food chain with several other black artists like Donna Summer and Issac Hayes....they couldn't rip him off like they wanted...so they orchestrated the Disco sucks propaganda because they wanted to divide music back into Black and White...Rock and Rhythm & Blues!
Barry retaliated with 90s soul music saying ha! Beat that they couldn't say nothing then
A genuine talent
@@antoniomartino8520 oh yes
Today is Barry's birthday September 12th celebrate his life
This one is on Gods playlist.
@Simmie Williams from your mouth. To GOD'S EARS :-)
Yup while working in his garden and drinking wine
Yes , you got that right .
✨💖✨
AMEN
I dedicate this song to my dad!!! Who's going on 83 years old!!! I had a great daddy!!! I'm 53 yrs old, and I can still remember my dad taking me to the Rialto Theater here in Atlanta to see Godzilla vs Megalon!!!! Lol. I remember this song playing before the movie started. He also would, believe it or not, take me to the zoo every time I asked him! I don't remember him ever turning me down! He has early stage of dementia; my daddy cries sometimes because he can't find things because he forgets where he puts them. Wow, this is tough. I love him! He saved my life once from drowning, he bought my first and second car! But back to the zoo! He would hold me on his shoulders as I looked at Willie B!
It was just me and him doing these things! He saved my life again at Six Flags!! I got on the parachutes with him, and I slid
down under the bar. He said that his eyes were close, because we were so high, and he said when he opened them, I was hanging on to the bar that was supposed to be across my lap. He pulled me back up. I can go on and on, but I just wanted to dedicate this masterpiece of a song to my great and wonderful dad!!!
I think of him and us when I hear this!! Great memories of us together in the 70s! I never felt unloved by him still to this day!! He still tries to look after me!!! What a good man!!!! I love you dad!!!! I LOVE YOU MAN!!!!!!
Zooo lekker.
❤
You truly are blessed!
another beautiful job! My girl and I boogied to this in '73,,,been married now 39 years! 44 years including dating in school. graduated in '71 still going strong.
just read ur comment. sounds like u and ur wife are very happy together.
***** yes we are, sitting here listening to good music and the rain outside.
+Mark Jacobsen may i ask which one are you praising mygirl talking about my giiirl, on aa cloudy.. i guess youd say...
+Mark Jacobsen just got it ty
+Michelle Waller praising my wonderful wife, almost 40 years now. we both still love the music too!
I remember being a kid and hearing this song and it always made me feel like I was about to take flight. I would shut my eyes and the music just filled me up until I thought I would explode with life. I know this sounds a bit over the top but it is true and when i listened to it even now, I feel that same joy that can only come from music like this.
This arrangement is magic; I loved it as a kid & I love it now. It puts me to sleep…💕
Same! We must be in the same age range. I LOVED this song. It always made me feel like I was sailing.
I think alot of people felt like you did and still do whenever we hear this piece of God's music. ❤️
Ohhh me too....the absolute high!!!! Transcending all woes...someone said its on God's Playlist and of that I am sure..since he wrote it through Barry!!!!!
I always felt like I was in United Airline plane about to take off from Chicago O’hare airport
Getting ready to fly
Gene Page was the man who arranged these magnificent strings and horns!! How about a “thumbs up” for him? He and Barry were very good friends and their legacy should be remembered by all who hear this tune!!
Thank you for that wonderful lesson in history!🥰
Wow thanks for that history lesson!🥰
Timeless! And thank you for the history lesson 👍
Gene Page was one of the most celebrated and prolific arrangers of orchestral parts, especially during the 1970s. Massive respect to him!
Pure class--totally smooooth! Thank-you Mr Page!
I am 61 yrs old now and it still moves me to tears it's so
beautiful....Thanx Barry
Me too. Makes me cry.
I’m 62 and just discovered what this was called. I’ve always loved it. Now if I remember the name I can listen to it whenever I want!
Doesn't even need lyrics... It's just perfect.
Boom 2020
Agreed.
I play this when I'm creating my art pieces...This, and Rhapsody in White.
I Agree, but the version with the singers of the Love Unlimited Orchestra is also remarkable and perfect!
Would make a great background tune for a hot tv show - viz 'Rockford Files' etc
If the world was going to end in 7 minutes, this is the song I'd play whilst dancing
Amen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This tune a master piece of music was wri by Barry... A man that couldn't read or write music.. He would walk around. Los Angeles humming and singing into a dictafone to write the score for each instrument and give the tape to a musical arranger to record it... Genius dose not sum up his talent. Gifted might come close, but not close enough. ❤️
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
I'd play The Last Farewell by Roger Whittaker...''There's a ship lies rigged and ready in the harrr-borrrr 🎵🎶
Listen to this in langkawi best instrumental ever x
I'm crying right now. This song takes me back to when I was a little girl and my mom would dance around to it.She taught me how to two step to this song. R.I.P BW💔😢💔
Love you have this memory !! God Bless
so SORRY for your loss. I also have fond memories of my Mom who taught me how to dance the twist, the stroll and the cha-cha, in the early 1960s. I miss her !
@@gaydarON OMG. You r soooooo sweet. Luckily my mom's still here. I was crying happy tears. Like all the wonderful comments and it just brought back a happy memory. But thanks and I'm sorry for ur loss.
@@cassandrawright2781 enjoy your mother. glad she is still with you. give her all the love you have.
Me Too
Reaching heaven and beyond. Blessed to be part of this generation
Me too
I think this may be the prettiest piece of music in the last 50 years. Timeless. Beautiful. Still listening.
Lisa Lee yes it is even now... it has and gives you the most unforgettable vibes that it just feels so right 💗🎶💯
Absolutely agree.
A close second to theme from a Summer Place
@@charleswalters6559 Yes, but that was over ten years earlier...
I completely agree. Greetings from Brazil.
First time I heard this, I was changing channels for my dad because I was his remote control in the 70’s. He made me stop on CBS for the Masters and this song was the intro. I fell in love immediately. Still one of my top 10 songs to this day. This song just says class to me.
Always used in 1970's golf broadcasts, I remember watching with Dad....RIP
I had the same experience. Exact scenario!
Somebody at CBS sports was in tune with the times. They also used ELO's "Fire on High" for the CBS Sports Spectacular.
@@thomasusiak6971
Loved sports spectacular. The ELO intro was major bad ass. I remember the drag car with flames shooting out.
Can’t forget Monday Night Football’s opening theme with Howard Cosell doing the voice intro. Damn that used to jack me up.
One more Mills Lane the boxing ref who would yell “Let’s get it on!” that just gave me goosebumps. Sad that nothing compares today. Now I have to put on my ELO cd, cheers🍷
E lindo esse arranjo
Very late one night many years ago I was alone and driving across Central Texas in my Austin-Healey 3000 Mark III, top down, pulling about 2800 RPMs and listening to the throaty rumble of an engine that was perfectly in sync. I was the only one on that long, straight highway and I had never seen so many stars or breathed fresher air. This song was playing on the tape deck. There are those rare times when you are perfectly happy and at peace with the world. This was one of mine.
HALO101st nice!
I had a really similar moment only last month. My dad and I just bought a Jaguar XJS V12. There was a break in the bad weather, so I took it out for a drive. Where it's such a cad's car, for a laugh my dad had put a Barry White CD in the changer. I came to a road closed sign, turned around and drove back on a lovely bit of empty road in the rare Feburary sunshine, and this track came on. I knew it would all be short lived because of the current events unfolding, so made the most of it. I've never been more relaxed.
Love it. You took me right there with you. 🕶
On the tape deck? Wow Take Me Back!
AUSTINS ARE RARE
Born in 65’ so the 1970s are my growing up years. So lucky to be around then!
One of the greatest songs of all time. The 1970’ s are gone forever.
Hai ragione Giorgio non ritornano più!
George Harley Rider the 70’s produced such a phenomenal amount of incredible music! Best decade for music by leaps and bounds, and film was having another golden age in Hollywood, I wish I could have lived then, it makes me sad and worried what’s become of our world, music, art, film... it’s all atrocious today
We might have the same good taste except your choice on bikes 😊
Oooops instead of answering you I wrote a comment to everyone duhhh🤣😂
Whenever I heard this fabulous tune on the radio, I always turned up the volume. Loved it then and still love it today.
My mother, God bless her, is 82 years old and has loved this song for the almost 50 years it has been around! She plays it quite often at her house when she is listening to music along with Love Is Blue, A Taste of Honey, Music Box Dancer, and other great instrumentals from the 1960's and 70's. What a great time it was to be alive!!!!!
Soulful Strut is another great one! BTW, my Mom is 82 also.....
Enjoy every minute of the time y'all have. Peace out.
From,
A 62 year old music head whose parents gave been gone over 30 years.
Still is my friend, it still is.
Elle est connaisseuse de bon rythme que dieu lui prete vie dans le bonheur et sante
@@nashtndawg Thank you for bringing up “soulful strut”. I haven’t heard that in so long but I agree with you. I’m going to make sure I find it and listen to it again
Produced by the brilliant Barry White! WHY aren't they making beautiful music like this anymore?
No one can. Takes talent, patience and creativity. Who in America 2022 has even one of those qualities?
Good question.
@@fernmann7 sad but true
Nobody is capable of making music like this nowadays ....
Because of the continued degradation of society and human beings as a whole. You'll probably disagree but trust me truth be told.
My Dad was a huge fan of this gentleman and so am I. Miss you Dad and hope to see you again ❤❤
🙏
on as tous un papa qui manque! et moi aussi j'aimerai le revoir a 69 ans
This is the Classiest Instrumental Song that was ever recorded! I just Love it! It is Timeless! It sounds just as good as it did in 1973!
I was 2 years old when this song was released. I love it. I heard this a lot when I was a kid. 😇🤗🙂☺😚😙😗😘😎😊😉😆😅😄😃😂😁😀😍
Must have been one of the first disco numbers
Great song. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
CINDY M DOOGE I grew up in this Wonderful Time Of My Life and Barry was Part of it ... Good Choice
Norberto P. Niebres Manca un testo il lo farei .!
16 years old in 1973. Brings back feelings I thought I never would feel again. Tears in my eyes...
✌ ☮ 🕊 you tube is here classic music is now 1970s. 🤓hugs n hug 🤗
so was I, the best summer ever.....🥰😇
Me too, what a time we had!
HI KARL: I was 13 in 1973. WOW HOW I MISS THOSE DAYS! Those really and truly were the GOOD OLD DAYS! No I take that back-----THE GREAT OLD DAYS! God bless ya!
Soon , to be 59..... hearing , this .............. Time machine 😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️
This music is a masterpiece, a work of genius. Whenever I hear it, it's like a time machine transporting me back to the fun days of the early 70s.
You said it pal !.. I had such fun back then in Vancouver, Canada
The perfect fusing of orchestra and electric guitar. In the early disco days a DJ could get by just playing the King and Queen of Disco. And did! I am going to throw in a little Norma Desmond and say. We didnt need words. We had beats. And that we did. No words! Love to Love you, I feel Love, Fly Robin Fly, The Hustle.
James ...I loved the endless Disco tunes. Seductive and sensual.
Yes..when times where just simply Nice
Growing up in the 70's.. I was 5 when this gem was in the charts 💕💕💕💕💕😎
I am 55 brings so many good memories of my childhood. Bless you all🫶🏽
Still to this day I get chills when I listen to this. One of the greatest instrumentals ever written.
Not one of the greatest. Its the, that so ever what, fucking whatever greatest! Cant discribe (I am german, sorry). For me: My #1
Yes this song will always be the one and only in all time Barry's masterpiece
Yes it's was the greatest orchestra even created from meastro Barry white
Yes this song will always here for forever meastro Barry white with his 🎵 music and his songs 🎻🎻🎷🎶 brought many people together with love and memories and with our daily life forever ❤️❤️❤️☺️🌹🎶🎶🎻🎻🎷🎷
@@anja9303 I agree. Greatest ever nothing comparable
To think Radio Stations all around America wouldn't initially touch this track is insane . This is an absolute masterpiece.
I agree brother- this music was too powerful to be played on radio waves lol
@@innertechnology7149 agreed. 👌
I wonder why… 🤔
@Pedro Gomes that was a musical effect that TRULY defined the 70s
Ok love gracias
Still in 2023, this is THE MOTHER OF ALL LOVE'S THEMES there are & will be. Thanks for such a beautiful & glorious song. Rest in Peace, Mr. Barry White❤💘💘❤
Great what a classic o yes
This record was the first I ever bought with my own money when was a kid in the seventies. I heard it from my neighbor who played it over and over, and I liked it so much I had to buy my own copy.
This is a song you play and just get in your car and ride into the sunset 🤘
Most definitely!!! 🔥🔥🍷
Just off the whole planet into some new horizon 🦋
I did!, in my lolo!
And you know this...
Or ride until the sunrise.
This is easily one of the greatest and most soaring instrumentals in popular music. It evokes romance, excitement, passion, youth, and yes... it feels almost celestial and sadly removed from our current cynical and cell-phone-addicted times in which people do not understand the simple truth that they are only here in this world for a short while and that hatred for those different from oneself regardless of race, political persuasion , culture, sexual orientation, etc. is a self-defeating fast track to swift ageing, bad health, bad karma, and bad vibes. And yes... the dance floor in the late '70s welcomed one and all; the times were by no means perfect, but there was not so much hate, unhappiness, division, and social unrest in the air. The joy in this track says it all. God willing, we can bring that spirit back. You won't hear a track on the radio that even comes close to the majesty and beauty of this gorgeous instrumental.
My thoughts exactly. Barry Whites has a nerve in my body that will always thoribe whenever I hear his music asI do for Al Green & Shabba Ranks. WoW !
BEAUTIFUL !!! That was a very well thought out inspiring narrative. 😊
@@tyronejackson-jordan6740 lo mejor en musica el maestro Barry white
@@tyronejackson-jordan6740 You're welcome. "Love's Theme" falls into an elite category of records that I have an instant physical reaction to that I can only describe as a burst of beautiful light filling my heart and spirit the minute I hear it. I realize that sounds like some sort of New Age mumbo-jumbo, but it is absolutely true, and I've experienced it from the time I first heard the record. It is that magical to me. I'm happy to hear others feel the same way. I have had a similar experience to a few other records as well; one of those is "Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand" by Diana Ross. I hadn't heard it in a long time, and one day I heard it again in some random, unexpected manner and I felt an electrical sensation of pure awe in my body, and I thought "This record is divine. This woman has had bigger hits, but this one? This one will never die as long as there are humans on this planet. It came straight from the Source."
Preach Amigo !!! YES
My wedding party walked down the aisle to this song! A perfect sunny May day, just gets you in the mood immediately. An absolute masterpiece.
same here:)
I had this song in my wedding too, only our mothers and grandmothers were seated to it.
May LOVE be the main THEME of your Life from now onwards! Be Happy !
AGREED
Thats very sweet ..I was 12 when this was released In 1973
We were living in Bismarck, ND at the time when a tornado was spotted. My Dad "piled" all of us in the Dodge Polara, said goodbye to the neighbor and off we went TOP SPEED!! This song was on the radio. My Dad will forever be my Hero.
1972 Dodge Polara. My first car the age of 18 in 1987. I miss that car.
Wow! Your dad the super hero! Love it! ❤🎉 🎶
@@ledonwissner2200 Thank you, I miss him very much. Now I have Dad's loaded 2005 Chevy Silverado in storage. 46,000 on it and it STILL smells FACTORY! I only drive it for about 2 months in the Summer. Last year I put on 102 miles, so yes...I baby it! Everyone wants to buy it!
When I hear this I have a vision of Barry White standing in front of the orchestra with a huge smile and into it so very much.
No doubt. The man had some serious outfits. I loved them all
There are a at least 2 vids of him doing just that - directing the orchestra.
A MAN OF MANY TALENTS
stonelove919 Hell yeah you hit right on the head. I can see the big guy jamming now
Stone love vs silverhawk
Every time I hear this tune I get an ache in my soul...for the lost innocence, class, beauty that this song evokes.
stischer47 I call it, the awakening ❤️🔥
Music from my childhood.
Couldn't have expressed it better
We know what you mean, we feel it too
It's youth you're aching for -- WE'RE aching for.
Beautiful piece of music. More than 45 years old and it still sounds awesome.
John NY yes it does 🔥 then and now
John NY
Crap!!!
Where did 45 yrs go?!?!!?!
Who loves music knows that this music doesn't die
Amen
@@antoniosalvatore703 Exactly! It's like the Glenn Miller music, the Tommy Dorsey music, the Andrews Sisters vocalizing stuff, the Peggy Lee... man. You're right. Good music never dies
I'm 63 this year and this takes me back to time when life seemed so simple. Great song and R. I. P. Barry white.
The "grown up" era of American popular music. Barry White had class.
Yes - 'Grown-up' is the way to put it - viz 'Witchita Lineman' - The 'Cowsils' 'The Park, the Rain and Everything'; Richard Harris, 'MacArthur Park', Led Zeppelin 'Stairway to Heaven'; ; Procul Harum, 'Whiter Shade of Pale'; Handel's 'Zadok the Priest' - Bach's 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring' ; Henry Mancini, 'The Magnificent Seven'; - 'The Righteous Brothers', 'Ebb Tide' & 'Unchained Melody' - Reminescent of 'Miami Vice' background music.
I love that music Barry white
@@victorsauvage1890 yup today music is jejune
This piece forever will inspire hope, love, and happiness. We need this music to return to the radio waves to replace the garbage played on the radio today.
You said a mouthful. There is no music that will ever replace this. It’s almost haunting he was taken away so early.
Amen to that
Disco at its best
My late father did not like any music in the 70's and prefers the 40's and 50's and the same will happen 30 years down the road when our children who likes today's music will say the same thing you said. Frankly, I only enjoyed the 70's music more as I grow older, it is more of nostalgia and reminiscing the time capsuled sound of that time in our young days.
Well said
Gotta love it. I may get older but this song never ages. Timeless classic.
Bien gracias
Agree
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👋🏾👋🏾
Estuve buscando por muchos años está canción.
Mi mamá murió durante la pandemia en 2020. Ella solía bailar esta melodía con mucha ligereza y encanto. Solía sacarme a bailar. Ella se sentía joven al bailar y me transmitió su energía.
Te he encontrado, mamá.
Sigue bailando con los angeles. ❤
Cuanto lo siento por su perdida, retomó sus palabras y tiene mucha razón su mami está en las alturas de los cielos disfrutandolo porque este tema en palabras simples y comunes es celestial, un fuerte abrazo dios te bendiga 🙏
I'll never forget when I first heard this song, It raised the hair on my arms, and I danced by myself.. It is THE PERFECT BLEND a symphony orchestra and a funk tune.. It set a standard that was followed by many artist. The melody just soars from place to place. It is so infectious and majestic.. I'd sit by the turntable, lift the needle and restart instantly. Barry White honed his producing and arranging skills for other artists before he decided to step into the spotlight. It truly is one of the most beautiful songs made in the 20th century.
😍😍😍💃💃💃💃
You said it beautifully!
first time I heard this song....was a commercial for an airliner....Cathay Pacific back in the 70s and since then, got hooked on this song.
Yes a milestone. Best disco blend classical jazz pop and R&B.
You said it so beautifully!!! The song is absolutely magical. It transports you to a place that can't be described. As a young girl I loved it than and still love it now. The opening or first few notes is heavenly!
The first time I heard this song I could not believe what I was hearing...who on earth could make music like that ...HEAVENLY!!!!
John Ference It is "Heavenly."
I had the same reaction.
Moo. John Ference. Exactly!! Goosebumps!
Moo. John Ference brother Barry could and did.
Barry White
Born in '75 ,grew up in the 80's i couldn't ask for a better time to have my childhood filled with simple fun and music that can never be reproduced.
If only we could be children forever.
Born in ‘73. I miss those years so much!
62 yrs now and wish I was back there cant compare
77 here and I FEEL YOU. We grew up with some truly amazing music. ☺️
'75 here as well. I wouldn't trade the era I was raised in for anything in the world, other than for my kids to have the same experience.
Quelle belle musique 🎶 malgré le temps passé. Toujours une multitude d'instruments de musique tous en accord! Nostalgie avec ce qui existe aujourd'hui 😢😢 En rien comparable.
This song literally transform your mood from the opening bars .... a masterpiece of music that takes you to heights and keeps you in the stars and heavens - just close your eyes and feel this musical journey
So true, thank you Rudi
Love it, I grew up off of these songs, thank you love unlimited, Barry White, and my dad for playing these classics
Oh yes!
so true
Bravo et bon courage. A tune for we of the covid generation. Thankyou again
GOD BLESS YOU BARRY WHITE FOR LEAVING US WITH THIS TIMELESS MUSIC
truly a masterpiece
He was the Best!
Right On!!
Papa Andrea 1984 yes..🙏❤️
Papa Andrea 1984
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Here we are in 2022 and this song still brings back memories ❤
Talk Of The South Southend Saturday night 1975
Una de las Joyas musicales de Barry Whithe a mis 66 años y aun la sigo escuchando inimitable
I am a New York City trained dancer and at 61, still dancing. Maybe dance and music can bring our people together in a country so divided
I am 62 and still dance this song with new generations in Reynosa México! Love this song !
I dont know why and really dont understand what has happened in the USA since the 1970s and why it is so divided now, it wasnt always so obvious in the 1970s ands thats from my own personal observations since I was there in the late 1970s. Doesnt make sense that a country that produces music that obviously Unites so many different types of people, can still have these "stark" racial divisions in the "advanced society" of the 21st century, just doesnt make any sense to me at all.
Flamenco57 I could have danced you
Flamenco57 well said. From your lips to God's ears.Peace friend ❤
I feel like the late 70's brought people together. The music, dance, disco.
There is nothing greater than 1970’s strings in music.
I watched a documentary on the 70s and the commentator said music of the 70s represented the best in many genres. I totally agree!💕
zombiTrout yes it is... more of this great 70’s music
Absolutely correct. Verified in areas as diverse as TV shows, Movie themes, music charts and even TV commercials.....
70's ... Some of greatest Music, ever ! This is class act instrumental..and, that wonderful 70's wah-wah in there!
Unless it's the 40's brass
Barry White, holder of the world record for the most children conceived while listening to his music. You just have to smile at that one!
Genghis Khan had this on his Fav list
What about Luther Van Dross ???????
🤣🤣
I couldn't agree more with that statement if I tried. Today's Artist's could learn a thing or two from such a talented man. I'd rather make love listening to his music and have many times in the past than any of the crap being put out in 2020.
Isley Bros As Well
I’m 55 and still play this music, this rhythm on my mobile phone anywhere & anytime. I spent my early ‘90 through’94 in the US (NYC & Miami, FL) i
got hit by this love’s theme somehow 😊 somewhere ❤️ love the theme as always 😘