The Best of the Love Unlimited Orchestra

Track Listings

1. My Sweet Summer Suite [12" Version]

2. Don't You Know How Much I Love You

3. Brazilian Love Song [12" Version]

4. Rhapsody in White

5. Love's Theme

6. Satin Soul

7. Theme From Together Brothers

8. Theme From King Kong [12" Version]

9. Bring It on Up

10. Blues Concerto

11. Let the Music Play [Instrumental]

12. Forever in Love

13. Midnight and You

14. Can't You See

15. Baby Blues

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Tracks:

My Sweet Summer Suite (12 Inch Version)
Don't You Know How Much I Love You
Brazilian Love Song (12 Inch Version)
Rhapsody In White
Love's Theme
Satin Soul
Theme From 'Together Brothers'
Theme From 'King Kong' (12 Inch Version')
Bring It On Up
Blues Concerto
Let The Music Play (Instrumental Version)
Forever In Love
Midnight & You
Can't You See
Baby Blues

Customer Reviews:

The band that backed up "The Maestro".......2006-06-01

Though he was not the first artist to mix classical strings with popular beats and rhythms, Barry White's unique blending of the two made him a standout on the musical scene of the mid-70's through the early 80's. This compilation represents the best of the orchestra that provided the background to many of his hit singles, as well as charttopping tracks released as solo performances from the group.

Most "best of" collections leave out some fan favorites. This one is no different, for most of the cuts are culled from the ensemble's 70's releases, starting with "Rhapsody in White" (1974) and ending with 1979's "Super Movie Themes, Just a Little Bit Different". Although the group would release four more albums in the 80's, none of those albums are represented here; thus, a more inclusive offering may be in the future.

This reviewer would've preferred that, along with the "Theme from 'King Kong'", the orchestra's version of "As Time Goes By," the group's killer reworking of Isaac Hayes's "Theme from 'Shaft'" had been included.

However, that is crying over spilled milk and this album is still a fine introduction to the group that helped to supply the "silky soul" to the singer with the "bedroom delivery."

Is "Loves Theme" from a 1974 movie??.......2005-08-11

I am trying to find out if the track "Loves Theme" comes from a movie in the same year (Feb.1974) that this single reached No.10 on the British Pop Charts, and stayed for 3 weeks.
I really enjoy the arrangement of this melody which is my favourite disco tune of that era,next to the "Saturday Night Fever"album.

Great Music BUT.........................................2004-02-05

The single star isn't for the Music on this CD which is fantastic. The single star is for this reason - How can you have a 'best of' without the group's finest track? The tracks on this CD are very good but for whatever reason 'Strange Games And Things', the track in question isn't on it. Maybe it was due to licensing problems but surely some deal could have been done?
As it stands they were in the ridiculous situation of putting out a 'best of' compilation without their best track! The mind boggles.

some of the best music I ever heard.......2003-01-10

This here is some of the music produced by barry white who took r&b to new levels with the styles he conducted with this tight orchestra here and plus these songs have been sampled numerous times over the past decade still these are classical and masterpieces if you are into this stuff this is for you.

The "Bach" of Soul Romance -- Mr. Barry White.......2002-11-06

INCREDIBLE CD! This CD is so cool that I had to get two copies. Not one song is a sleeper. In fact, Mr. Barry White's orchestration will lift you into a ballroom with tails and top hat if you may. He is so talented, and short of recognition (unfortunately). This CD is a perfect catch to romance and pleasure. Don't miss it. LAST NOTE..WE ALL WISH MR. BARRY WHITE A SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY. MR. WHITE, YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. 11.4.02 **Angi**

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Gold: The Very Best of Barry White
Love Unlimited Orchestra
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E9X2WK
Release Date: 2006-02-09

Tracks:

Love's Theme - The Love Unlimited Orchestra
I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
I've Got So Much To Give
Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up
Honey Please, Can't Ya See
Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
You're The First, The Last, My Everything
Satin Soul - The Love Unlimited Orchestra
What Am I Gonna Do With You
I'll Do For You Anything You Want Me To
Let The Music Play
You See The Trouble With Me
Baby We Better Try To Get It Together
Walkin' In The Rain With The One I Love - Love Unlimited
It May Be Winter Outside (But In My Heart It's Spring) - Love Unlimited

Tracks:

My Sweet Summer Suite - The Love Unlimited Orchestra
Don't Make Me Wait Too Long
I'm Qualified To Satisfy You
It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me
Oh What A Night For Dancing
Playing Your Game, Baby
Just The Way You Are
It's Only Love Doing Its Thing
Sha La La Means I Love You
Sho' You Right
Practice What You Preach
I Only Want To Be With You

Album Description

Import only 29-track double disc collection! Highlights include 'Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up', 'Cant Get Enough Of Your Love Babe', 'Playing Your Game, Baby' and many more. Universal. 2006.

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Thirty of the best by the deep-voiced soulful balladeer

Gold: The Very Best of Barry White
Love Unlimited Orchestra
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BOG1JY
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

Love's Theme
I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little Bit More Baby
I've Got So Much to Give
Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up
Honey Please, Can't Ya See
Can't Get Enough of Your Love Babe
You're the First, the Last, My Everything
Satin Soul
What Am I Gonna Do with You
I'll Do for You Anything You Want Me To
Let the Music Play
You See the Trouble with Me
Baby We Better Try to Get It Together
Walking in the Rain (With the One I Love)
It May Be Winter Outside (But in My Heart It's Spring)

Tracks:

My Sweet Summer Suite
Don't Make Me Wait Too Long
I'm Qualified to Satisfy You
It's Ectasy When You Lay Down Next to Me
Oh, What a Night for Dancing
Playing Your Game Baby
Just the Way You Are
It's Only Love Doing Its Thing
Sha La La Means I Love You
Beware
Change
I've Got So Much to Give
Sho' You Right
Practice What You Preach
I Only Want to Be with You

Album Description

The best of the original funk/soul balladeer with the definitive soul baritone voice. White influenced everything from '70s soul to '90s dance and was most recently sampled by Robbie Williams on his Rock DJ single. Barry combined being the epitome of seductive soul balladeer and musical innovative genius. This double album is the definitive collection of his greatest singles and album tracks showcasing his most popular and influential tracks. Universal. 2005.

Album Details

The Best of the Original Funk/Soul Balladeer with the Definitive Soul Baritone Voice. White Influenced Everything from '70s Soul to '90s Dance and was Most Recently Sampled by Robbie Williams on his Rock DJ Single. Barry Combined Being the Epitome of Seductive Soul Balladeer and Musical Innovative Genius.this Double Album is the Definitive Collection of his Greatest Singles and Album Tracks Showcasing his Most Popular and Influential Tracks Improving on the 2000 "The Collection" Album (Sales of
1. 5 Million Units).

Customer Reviews:

Thirty of the best by the deep-voiced soulful balladeer.......2005-11-14

The thirty tracks here (fifteen on each CD) present all the best songs by Barry White in no particular order.

Barry had been involved in the music business for several years, usually working in the background, before finally making the big time. His first success came via the Love Unlimited hit in 1972, Walking in the rain with the one I love. This paved the way for a series of solo recordings that yielded several major international hits.

After a promising start in 1973 with I'm gonna love you just a little bit more baby and Never never gonna give you up, Barry had his best years in 1974 and 1975. Can't get enough of your love babe, You're the first the last my everything (his only UK number one hit), What am I gonna do with you, I'll do anything you want me to, Let the music play and You see the trouble with me all proved hugely popular in many different countries. Barry's distinctive deep, husky voice was well suited to these soulful love songs.

Following those two very successful years, Barry had further hits but they were generally smaller than before. His last major American hit came in 1977 when he made the top five with It's ecstasy when you lay down next to me, which was only a minor UK hit. Nevertheless, he still had two more UK top twenty hits - Just the way you are (a cover of Billy Joel's classic song) in 1978 and Sho you right in 1987.

This compilation includes all of Barry's important British and American hits including everything I've mentioned. There are several single CD's of his music but this double CD contains a few extra goodies for those that wish to explore a little further.

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