On September 12, 1944, American singer-songwriter Barry Eugene Carter, better known by his stage name Barry White, was born. On July 4, 2003, he died. In the 1970s, he achieved his greatest success both as a solo performer and as a member of The Love Unlimited Orchestra, where he wrote numerous classic soul, funk, and disco songs, including his two biggest hits: His romantic image and bass voice earned him two Grammy Awards. There are two songs: “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything” and “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe.”
Over the course of his career, White released 20 studio albums, of which 41 were certified platinum, and multiple gold-certified versions and compilations were released worldwide.
With over 100 million copies sold worldwide and 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, White is one of the most successful musicians of all time. He was influenced by Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, James Cleveland, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, and the Four Tops.
On September 12, 1944, Barry Eugene Carter White was born in Galveston, Texas. Sadie Marie Carter was his mother, and Melvin A. White was his father. Because they are never married, his mother gave him her last name, but he later took his father’s last name.
Due to his unstable health and the fact that he was unable to receive a new kidney, Barry White passed away on July 4, 2003, after suffering a cardiac arrest at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was only 58 at the time.
What songs did Barry White right?
Some of the songs that Barry White wrote before he died are listed below.
I Belong to You (Love Unlimited song)”
I Feel Love Comin’ On.”
I’ll Do for You Anything You Want Me To.”
I’ve Got So Much to Give.”
In the Rain (Estelle song)”
It’s a Wrap (Mariah Carey song)”
