Barry Eugene White (né Carter; September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003) was an American R&B, soul and disco singer, songwriter, actor and record producer. A two‑time Grammy Award winner known for his deep bass voice and romantic image, his greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo artist and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, who scored a No. 1 hit with “Love’s Theme,” written by White. His music blends elements of R&B, soul and disco, as heard on his two biggest hits: “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” and “You’re the First, the Last, My Everything.” White recorded 20 studio albums during his career, while numerous versions and compilations were released worldwide, many achieving gold status — 41 of which also reached platinum. He earned 20 gold and 10 platinum singles, with worldwide sales exceeding 100 million records, making him one of the best‑selling music artists of all time. His influences included James Cleveland, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, The Four Tops, and Marvin Gaye. White was born Barry Eugene Carter on September 12, 1944, in Galveston, Texas. His mother was Sadie Marie Carter, and his father was Melvin A. White, who, unbeknownst to her, was married at the time. Upon seeing her last name on his son’s birth certificate, Melvin crossed it out and wrote White instead. Although his parents never married, they had a second child, Darryl, who was born 13 months later.
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Never Gonna Give You Up
My First My Last My Everything
Love’s Theme
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Baby
Practice What You Preach
Just the way you are
Playing Your Game, Baby
I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby
Come On
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