Barry White Sings for Someone You Love cover

Barry White Sings for Someone You Love

Barry White · 1977

40 min · 7 tracks · soul

A lush, romantic blend of orchestral soul and Barry White's deep, velvety baritone invites listeners into a world of love.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lush romantic soundscapes
  • steady pacing for intimacy
  • candlelit dinner ambiance
  • emotional depth in vocals

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for upbeat tempos
  • prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 30, 1977, 'Barry White Sings for Someone You Love' marked a significant moment in Barry White's career as his fifth studio album. Following the commercial success of his previous album, 'Let the Music Play,' this release solidified his status as a leading figure in the soul genre during the late 1970s. By this time, White had honed his signature sound, characterized by rich instrumentation and smooth vocals.
Stylistic neighbors
Isaac Hayes· Marvin Gaye· Al Green

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Playing Your Game, Baby 7:13
  • 2 It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me 6:57
  • 3 You’re So Good You’re Bad 6:03
  • 4 I Never Thought I’d Fall in Love With You 4:48
  • 5 You Turned My Whole World Around 7:47
  • 6 Oh What a Night for Dancing 3:55
  • 7 Of All the Guys in the World 4:00

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