The Love Unlimited Orchestra
The Love Unlimited Orchestra | |
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| Origin | San Pedro, Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1973–1983 |
| Associated acts | Barry White |
| Past members | John Roberts (Orchestra leader) David T. Walker Emmett North, Jr. Don Peake Ernie Watts Gene Page Kenny G Lee Ritenour Steve Guillory Sr. Wah Wah Watson (Melvin Ragin) Ray Parker Jr. Nathan East Wilton Felder Stella Castelucci And Others |
The Love Unlimited Orchestra was a 40-piece string-laden orchestra, formed by American singer-songwriter Barry White, that served as a backing unit for White and female vocal trio Love Unlimited. From the early 1970s on, they also recorded several singles and albums under their own name.
Career[]
Their biggest hit single was 1973's instrumental vinyl disc, "Love's Theme". The track, written by Barry White, went to No. 1 for one week in the U.S. and No. 10 in the UK Singles Chart.[1] The R.I.A.A. awarded a gold disc on 7 February 1974.[1]
Discography[]
Albums[]
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Record label | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [2] |
US R&B [2] |
AUS [3] |
CAN [4] |
UK [5] | ||||||||||
| 1974 | Rhapsody in White | 8 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 50 | 20th Century | |||||||
| Together Brothers | 85 | 15 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| White Gold | 28 | 10 | 93 | 52 | — |
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| 1975 | Music Maestro Please | 94 | 14 | — | — | — | ||||||||
| 1976 | My Sweet Summer Suite | 123 | 35 | — | — | — | ||||||||
| 1978 | My Musical Bouquet | 201 | 53 | — | — | — | 20th Century Fox | |||||||
| 1979 | Super Movie Themes: Just a Little Bit Different | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| 1981 | Let 'Em Dance | — | — | — | — | — | Unlimited Gold | |||||||
| Welcome Aboard | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| 1983 | Rise | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Singles[]
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [2] |
US R&B [2] |
US A/C [2] |
US Dan [2] |
AUS [3] |
CAN [4] |
UK [5] | ||||||||
| 1973 | "Love's Theme" | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 10 |
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Rhapsody in White | ||||
| 1974 | "Rhapsody in White" | 63 | 48 | 34 | — | — | 63 | — | ||||||
| "Theme from Together Brothers" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Together Brothers | ||||||
| "Baby Blues" | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rhapsody in White | ||||||
| 1975 | "Satin Soul" | 22 | 23 | 39 | 11 | — | 54 | — | White Gold | |||||
| "Forever in Love" | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | Music Maestro Please | ||||||
| "Midnight Groove" | 108 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| 1976 | "My Sweet Summer Suite" | 48 | 28 | 30 | 1 | — | — | — | My Sweet Summer Suite | |||||
| "Brazilian Love Song" | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| 1977 | "Theme from King Kong (Part 1)" | 68 | 15 | 27 | 7 | — | — | — | Super Movie Themes: Just a Little Bit Different | |||||
| 1978 | "Hey Look at Me, I'm in Love" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | My Musical Bouquet | |||||
| 1979 | "Theme from Shaft" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Super Movie Themes: Just a Little Bit Different | |||||
| 1980 | "Young America" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Let 'Em Dance | |||||
| "I Wanna Boogie and Woogie with You" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| 1981 | "Vieni Qua Bella Mi" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Lift Your Voice and Say (United We Can Live in Peace Today)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | Welcome Aboard | ||||||
| "Welcome Aboard" | — | — | — | 59 | — | — | — | |||||||
| 1982 | "Night Life in the City" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| 1983 | "Do It to the Music... Please" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rise | |||||
| "My Laboratory (Is Ready for You)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 330. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "US Charts > The Love Unlimited Orchestra". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b David Kent (1993). Australian Charts Book 1970—1992. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "CAN Charts > The Love Unlimited Orchestra". RPM. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "UK Charts > The Love Unlimited Orchestra". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "US Certifications > The Love Unlimited Orchestra". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Love Unlimited Orchestra: Rhapsody in White". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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