Music >> Artists >> R&B/Soul
Formed:
1972 in San Pedro, CA

Genre:
R&B/Soul

Years Active:
'70s






Love Unlimited Orchestra

Biography

The longtime support unit for R&B love man Barry White, the 40-piece Love Unlimited Orchestra's lush, string-laden sound helped set the stage for the emergence of disco. The ensemble was originally formed by White to back his female protégés, Love Unlimited, beginning with their 1972 debut LP; the orchestra soon began supporting White himself as well, and in 1974 they issued their first LP Rhapsody in White, scoring a hit with the single "Love Theme." Two other albums, Together Brothers and White Gold, appeared later that same year, and in 1975 theLove Unlimited Orchestra returned with Music Maestro Please. Around the time of the release of 1976's Sweet Summer Suite, the orchestra welcomed to its ranks a new member, saxophonist Kenny Gorelick, who under the name Kenny G. later went on to considerable success as a solo act. After recording the theme to Dino de Laurentiis' big-budget 1977 remake of King Kong, the Love Unlimited Orchestra recorded My Musical Bouquet a year later; Just a Little Bit Different followed in 1979, and in 1981 the group yielded two more LPs, Let 'Em Dance and Welcome Aboard. 1983's Rise was the final new Love Unlimited Orchestra LP, although they continued backing White in the studio and on-stage. . The longtime support unit for R&B love man Barry White, the 40-piece Love Unlimited Orchestra's lush, string-laden sound helped set the stage for the emergence of disco. The ensemble was originally formed by White to back his female protégés, Love Unlimited, beginning with their 1972 debut LP; the orchestra soon began supporting White himself as well, and in 1974 they issued their first LP Rhapsody in White, scoring a hit with the single "Love Theme." Two other albums, Together Brothers and White Gold, appeared later that same year, and in 1975 theLove Unlimited Orchestra returned with Music Maestro Please. Around the time of the release of 1976's Sweet Summer Suite, the orchestra welcomed to its ranks a new member, saxophonist Kenny Gorelick, who under the name Kenny G. later went on to considerable success as a solo act. After recording the theme to Dino de Laurentiis' big-budget 1977 remake of King Kong, the Love Unlimited Orchestra recorded My Musical Bouquet a year later; Just a Little Bit Different followed in 1979, and in 1981 the group yielded two more LPs, Let 'Em Dance and Welcome Aboard. 1983's Rise was the final new Love Unlimited Orchestra LP, although they continued backing White in the studio and on-stage.

Top Albums

The Best of Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra, Love Unlimited Orchestra
1. The Best of ..
Rhapsody In White, Love Unlimited Orchestra
2. Rhapsody In ..
White Gold, Love Unlimited Orchestra
3. White Gold
Back to Back: Their Greatest Hits, Barry White
4. Back to Back..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
Love's ThemeAll-Time Greatest Hits4:11$1.29
2.
Love's ThemeBest of Barry White's L..4:08$1.29
3.
Satin SoulAll-Time Greatest Hits4:13$0.99
4.
Love's ThemeBack to Back: Their Greates..4:11$1.29
5.
I Belong to YouBest of Funk Essentials: Lo..3:47$0.99
6.
Midnight and YouRhapsody In White5:15$0.99
7.
Rhapsody In WhiteRhapsody In White4:01$0.99
8.
Theme from "King Kong" (12&#..Best of Barry White's L..8:05$0.99
9.
High SteppinDisco Nights5:18$0.99
10.
Interlude: Love's ThemeSummer of '780:25$0.99
11.
Somebody's Gonna Off the Man (In..Together Brothers (Soundtra..4:21$0.99
12.
People of Tomorrow Are the Children ..Together Brothers (Soundtra..2:43$0.99
13.
Barry's ThemeBack to Back: Their Greates..4:29$0.99
14.
Power of LoveBack to Back: Their Greates..3:59$0.99
15.
Forever In LoveBack to Back: Their Greates..4:08$0.99
16.
Rhapsody In WhiteBack to Back: Their Greates..3:59$0.99
17.
Midnight GrooveBack to Back: Their Greates..3:33$0.99
18.
Baby BluesBest of Funk Essentials: Lo..5:39$0.99
19.
Midnight and YouLove Jones: The Best of Fun..5:15$0.99
20.
Love's ThemeRhapsody In White4:06$1.29
21.
What a GrooveRhapsody In White4:07$0.99
22.
Don't Take It Away from MeRhapsody In White4:37$0.99
23.
Baby BluesRhapsody In White5:41$0.99
24.
I Feel Love Coming OnRhapsody In White6:28$0.99
25.
Barry's ThemeRhapsody In White4:35$0.99

Top Music Videos



Comments



US iTunes, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store
US iTunes, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store

Become a fan of the Show Up Music on Facebook for exclusive offers, the inside scoop on latest and most exclusive music albums, singles and videos.