Rhapsody in White cover

Rhapsody in White

Barry White · 1974

38 min · 8 tracks · soul

A lush orchestration of strings and seductive vocals envelops listeners in an intimate, romantic atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate moments of romance
  • steady pacing for relaxation
  • lush orchestration for background ambiance
  • candlelit dinner soundtrack vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone quick listens

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1974, 'Rhapsody in White' came as Barry White's second studio album, following his successful debut 'I've Got So Much to Give'. This album solidified his role as a leading figure in the soul genre and showcased his distinctive blend of orchestral arrangements with deep baritone vocals, further establishing his trademark sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Isaac Hayes· Marvin Gaye· Al Green

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Barry's Theme 4:35
  • 2 Rhapsody in White 4:01
  • 3 Midnight and You 5:15
  • 4 I Feel Love Coming On 6:28
  • 5 Baby Blues 5:41
  • 6 Don't Take It Away From Me 4:37
  • 7 What a Groove 4:07
  • 8 Love's Theme 4:06

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