Gentle voice, music giant: Isaac Hayes dies at age 65 Aug 11, 2008
Hayes' tunes influenced the birth of both disco and rap, and Barry White, among others, took his template into more erotic territory and became a superstar. Hayes' own greatest superstar vehicle was a hard-boiled 1971 private-eye film called Shaft, in which he appeared as a bartender and, more crucially, wrote the theme song, an unforgettable wah-wah-guitar-laden funk instrumental punctuated by vivid lyrical descriptions of the titular "sex machine to all the chicks.". (USA Today -- Life)
Isaac Hayes one of the great soul innovators Aug 11, 2008
Those slow, sensual spoken intros to some of his songs - "raps" - certainly had their influence on artists from disco-era love man Barry White to later generations of hip-hop performers. Further hits followed with albums such as Black Moses and his soundtrack to the "blaxploitation" film Shaft. (Courier Mail)
Soul legend Hayes dies Aug 11, 2008
During a 1991 trip with Barry White to Africa, Hayes became fascinated with his African roots, and began his philanthropic devotion to spreading the message that education is the key to freedom. He started the Isaac Hayes Foundation in 1993 and after being crowned king of a small community in Ghana, he returned in 2000 to open an education center that provides literacy, computer technology and health courses. (iAfrica.com)
Singer, songwriter Isaac Hayes dies Aug 11, 2008
His music, which came to be known as urban-contemporary, paved the way for disco as well as romantic crooners like Barry White. And in his spoken-word introductions and interludes, Hayes was essentially rapping before there was rap. (AZCentral -- News)
Isaac Hayes, crooner of soul, dead at age 65 Aug 11, 2008
His music, which came to be known as urban-contemporary, paved the way for disco as well as romantic crooners like Barry White. "Isaac Hayes embodies everything that's soul music," Collin Stanback, an A&R executive at Stax, said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Soul sisters Jul 23, 2008
Later, in 1997, she ably covered the late soul master Barry White on her rendition of Never, Never Gonna Give You Up. There are many other examples of soul-singing white women in the pantheon of pop and R&B music, such as the always R&B-tinged Alison Moyet, first of electronic dance duo Yaz and then as a solo artist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Apatow self-destructs at Just for Laughs Jul 21, 2008
Then came Robinson, who carries a mini-keyboard and does some sort of Barry White impersonation, singing a ballad and whispering the suggestive lyrics ("Take your panties off" was the main refrain). Russell Brand followed, prancing the stage in leather pants and ranting about, guess what: sex. (Globe and Mail)
Hey, Emmy voters! Don't forget... Jul 16, 2008
New Zealand musical comics Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie are so low-key they make Bob Newhart look manic and emotive, but the sustained dance of deadpan in which they engage is relieved by brilliant gusts of Dennis Potter-style musical fantasy, as the Conchords parody everyone from David Bowie to the Pet Shop Boys to Barry White (the hilarious "Business Time"). This fish-out-of-water show celebrates failure in all its infinite variety, without once being heartless. (Salon)
Juan Luis Guerra is a Latin pop icon, but latest triumph still surprises him Jul 15, 2008
That's saying a lot for a man whose ballads are often featured on top 10 lists of international love songs along with those of Barry White and Astrud Gilberto. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Volunteer collects music, movies for troops Jul 7, 2008
Variety's a virtueHer music stash includes The Drifters, Rascal Flatts, Barry White, Shooter Jennings, Otis Redding and Willie Nelson. The movie collection features "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," "Cinderella Man" and "Diary of a Cannibal.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Sonic Spotlight: James Taylor May 29, 2008
PLAYS: His Roland keyboard. FAVORITE CONCERT ATTENDED: James Brown, Bell Auditorium, about 1970. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Conservatives for Clinton? May 25, 2008
One day, one of them came home with a Barry White album ... He really liked Barry White ... It started as a joke, like my friend's flirtation with Barry White. (NJ.com -- News)
Race begins and ends with glory of park May 18, 2008
"I'm starting with Barry White. Perhaps not a smart choice," one woman said. Although the half marathon is not a fancy-dress occasion, the field included at least one superhero: Wonderwoman - who turned out to be a man. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Review: 'Grand Theft Auto IV' lives up to the hype May 9, 2008
Other stations play music from bands like ELO, Smashing Pumpkins, Queen, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Barry White and The Black Keys. There is even a parody version of National Public Radio. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Rocking your body May 3, 2008
Where you'll find me on a Friday night: cooking and playing cards with friends, dining at a new restaurant or. A 34 year-old transplant to metro Atlanta who has found her dating experience here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Listen Up: Conchords' first 'Flight' is a good one Apr 22, 2008
Tracks such as Inner City Pressure, The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room) and Business Time the seduction song to end all seduction songs are so skillfully constructed along the lines of their 70s/80s models (Barry White, Prince) that they almost suck you in. Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie also parody hip-hop, 60s psychedelia and (most devastatingly) David Bowie while providing riveting commentary on such modern-day crises as arrogant bank clerks and impolite epithets and... (USA Today -- Life)
Donald 'DJ' Halton Apr 20, 2008
He is survived by his father, Donald E. Halton and fianc;e, Sue of Farmington, two sisters, Donita and husband, Barry White of Farmington, Theresa and husband, Chad King of St. Louis. Uncle DJ was deeply loved and adored by his nieces, Chloe and Alexa White and his nephew, Lance White. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Critics' Picks Apr 19, 2008
On CD 2 he takes the music to the master bedroom, where France Joli begs for some sweet lovin' and Barry White grunts about how much he's going to give her. Hef must reach for a Dimitri mix every time he runs out of Viagra. (Salon)
Beautiful beginnings Apr 9, 2008
Appears with Barry White, Luther Vandross and others on the Time Life Music Body and Soul: Sexy Soul Men, so he must be. Local Entertainment. (Florida Times-Union)
Funk Fest gets funk on at Metropolitan Park Apr 4, 2008
Big Daddy Kane is a rapper who has worked with such artists as Tupac, Ice Cube, Public Enemy and Barry White. He had his own success with songs such as 2 Da Good Tymz, Unda Presha and Stop Shammin. (Florida Times-Union)
TV: The Barry White Story Apr 3, 2008
Let The Music Play: The Barry White Story - TV Reviews - TV - smh ... Let The Music Play: The Barry White Story ... The Barry White Story. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Let The Music Play: The Barry White Story Apr 3, 2008
The Barry White Story. Music Documentary Sydney,Melbourne 2008-04-03 21:35:00 ABC 20127121206850993655-smh. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jailed singer Sean Levert dies Apr 2, 2008
Gerald Levert went on pursue a career as a solo artist, working with soul legends such as Anita Baker, Barry White and Patti LaBelle. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Conchords fly into stardom Mar 9, 2008
Others sound like a mixture of Barry White and the Doug Anthony All Stars. "Just because you've been exploring my mouth, doesn't mean you get to take an expedition further south," is among the memorable lines from their song A Kiss Is Not A Contract. (Ninemsn)
Buddy Miles, 60, Hendrix drummer Mar 1, 2008
He also made a live album with Carlos Santana in 1972 and sang on the 1987 Santana album "Freedom." In all, he appeared on more than 70 albums, working with Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Barry White, John McLaughlin and George Clinton, among other musicians. Miles served a prison term for grand theft in the late 1970s and later another term for auto theft in the early '80s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Review: Gags Same, But 'Semi-Pro' Scores Mar 1, 2008
Jackie made his money with the insanely catchy 1970 R&B hit "Love Me Sexy," a Barry White rip-off that contains lines like: "Baby, wake up. We're naked. And we're sexy.". It will be stuck in your head after the movie is over - you'll probably remember it better than most of the jokes. (NBC 11, CA)
BUDDY MILES: 1947-2008 Mar 1, 2008
" When Hendrix disbanded the Jimi Hendrix Experience and replaced his trio's British musicians with African Americans, Miles joined him in the Band of Gypsys along with Billy Cox on bass. On the last night of the 1960s, at a New Year's Eve show, they recorded "Band of Gypsys," an album that included "Them Changes. " Miles also worked in the studio with Hendrix, and appears on "Cry of Love," released after Hendrix died in 1970. He re-recorded "Them Changes" with his own band, and it became a hit... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Buddy Miles; drummed with Hendrix, led band Feb 29, 2008
He also made a live album with Carlos Santana in 1972, and sang on the 1987 Santana album "Freedom." During his career he appeared on more than 70 albums and worked with musicians including Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Barry White, and George Clinton. He was imprisoned on drug-related convictions during the late 1970s and early 1980s, but when he emerged, advertising recharged his career. (Boston Globe)
Hendrix drummer Miles dies Feb 29, 2008
For the rest of his career, Miles kept busy working with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Muddy Waters, Barry White and David Bowie. In the 1980s, he achieved a certain amount of notoriety in the US as the vocalist on the celebrated claymation California Raisins commercials. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Drummer Miles Dies At 60 Feb 29, 2008
According to Miles' Web site, those he performed with included Stevie Wonder, Muddy Waters, Barry White, David Bowie, George Clinton, Santana and Bootsy Collins. Miles is survived by partner Sherrilae Chambers. (7 KETV Omaha)
Former Hendrix drummer Buddy Miles dies Feb 28, 2008
Miles kept busy working with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Muddy Waters, Barry White and David Bowie. Asked by Seconds how he would like to be remembered, Miles said: The baddest of the bad. (MSNBC -- Music)
Miles, Who Recorded With Hendrix, Dies Feb 28, 2008
According to Miles' Web site, those he performed with included Stevie Wonder, Muddy Waters, Barry White, David Bowie, George Clinton, Santana and Bootsy Collins. "You name it, he sat in with them," longtime friend Victoria Rose told the Omaha World-Herald. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Good times never seemed so good Feb 19, 2008
Q: What's better for Valentine's Day, Neil Diamond or Barry White. A: Why not the two of them. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The Ultimate Valentine Card: Full-Frontal Gorilla Love Feb 15, 2008
(Hint: Think Barry White, not Dan Hill. . (New York Times)
Second Cup Cafe: Raheem DeVaughn Feb 10, 2008
With his sensuous lyrics and strong yet soothing vocal range, reminiscent of the legendary Marvin Gaye or Barry White, there's a good chance listeners will get points with the ladies playing DeVaughn's music. "Everybody can connect to that vibe," DeVaughn told The Showbuzz. (CBS News)
Penny to join Rod on road Feb 4, 2008
It turns out we can also blame Seany B's mum for his deep, sultry singing voice - it was her collection of Barry White records which inspired the star. "Mum used to play a lot of Barry White ... it's all Barry's fault," he said ... "When I was younger, my birthday wish was to sound like Barry White.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Dirty weekend goes upmarket at the Hilton Feb 2, 2008
Our ears tune into the Barry White music playing in the background and then we notice the lovely aroma of Ylang Ylang wafting through the rooms. The coffee table has been beautifully arranged with an enticing platter and a bottle of champagne sitting in an ice-bucket waiting to be popped. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Concert features the colors of rock 'n' roll Feb 1, 2008
""Back in Black" will feature vocalists Pat Tomoson, Amy Schnell, Colene "Coco" Walters, Erin Nelson, Sam Irish, Michael Luebke, and Siouxland television personality Jackie. Also featured will be North High students Adam Scheid and his brother, Gabe, who will be singing the Barry White standard "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe. ""At first I thought it might be hard to come up with the 'color' songs, but we must have had a hundred suggestions," Luebke said. "Coco suggested we look at Colors... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The politics of dancing Jan 27, 2008
Far from being some etiolated, whey-faced, stick-thin singer-songwriter, SBY's essential heft puts one more in mind of that corpulent love walrus Barry White. This is where all resemblances to any black musicians ends however. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
All We Are Saying Is Give Tape a Chance Jan 18, 2008
If it took you an extra minute or so to restore that picture of you mother from Aunt Sandy's 60th birthday that you accidentally deleted or some Barry White song that got corrupted somehow, does it really matter. Green issues aside, does using power make sense for this type of application. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Mary J. Blige, Lupe Fiasco have new CDs Jan 6, 2008
As a formidable heir to such forebears as Luther Vandross and Barry White, Jaheim doesnt need to travel that route. Lupe Fiasco, The CoolA lot of musicians claim to ignore their critics, but Lupe Fiasco evidently not only reads them, but organizes his response into album form: Robots and skateboards, nigga. (MSNBC -- Music)
Billboard CD reviews: Mary J. Blige and Jaheim Dec 29, 2007
As a formidable heir to such forebears as Luther Vandross and Barry White, Jaheim doesn't need to travel that route. ARTIST: LUPE FIASCO. (Reuters)
Thredbo duo erase pain of past Dec 3, 2007
Olympic Winter Institute spokesman Barry White said Branch's result was outstanding, "not the least because he obviously conquered the demons of last year". Branch was 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Book excerpt, Part II: 'It Never Rains in Tiger Stadium' Dec 1, 2007
On Monday there was always a fraternity boy driving his new convertible on River Road with the top down and music blaring -- Boz Scaggs, Barry White, the Bee Gees, ELO. On the milky-white leather seat next to him sat a sorority girl with golden hair flowing in the sun. Never a brunette or a redhead. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Striking stars Nov 26, 2007
If you have big arms, broad shoulders and sound like Barry White, well, you've reached a rarefied level of hotness that officially classifies you as a fire hazard. EMILY PROCTOR. (The Palm Beach Post)
Music series opens with powerful punch Nov 3, 2007
Mendelssohn's characteristic sweet and relaxing melodies are performed with a different touch, like listening to Barry White singing Air Supply tunes. When Becker delivered his last stroke, the audience was in complete silence, enjoying every last bit of those low, sweet notes. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Can't figure out love Oct 25, 2007
Anybody can talk about Britney Spears and American Idol, but to find a soulmate with a penchant for bringing the conversation to differential equations is matched in romantic potential only by listening to Barry White music while eating raw oysters in the hot tub. The Blogaroni s Top 10 Romantic Talk-Math-To-Me Lines. (The Palm Beach Post)
Deep-voiced men have more kids, study shows Sep 29, 2007
singer Barry White does good things for the theory that deep-voiced men tend to have more children - he fathered eight (file photo) (Getty Images: Patrick Riviere) ... As a case study, singer Barry White does good things for the theory that deep-voiced men tend to have more children - he fathered eight - but the researchers went to Africa to complete their study. (ABC Online)
The day the music was reborn: School visit inspires VH1 program Sep 20, 2007
Sykes said he returned to the Brooklyn school where the program started a year after his initial visit and listened as a "beautiful orchestra played everything from Beethoven to Barry White.". He was even more pleased to hear grades were higher and absenteeism was down throughout the school. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Zag's Frags.. Week 3 Sep 15, 2007
Its times like these, when Zagcos deep, profound love for Boise State can only be explained by the magical words of the late, great Barry White, who gave us the Love Unlimited Orchestra. When Zagco hears these words from his favorite Barry White song, he feels the love that you can only feel for that special woman or your favorite college football team. (BroncoCountry.com)
Luciano Pavarotti, 1935-2007 Sep 9, 2007
(Check out his live performances with James Brown, Barry White and other singing legends on YouTube. Critics may have disdained such commercialism, but with the help of recordings and television, Pavarotti doubtless reached the widest audience of any opera singer in history. (Newsweek)
Pavarotti's 'Friends' Sep 8, 2007
2) Barry White, "My First, My Last, My Everything": Another late legend who wasn't blown off the stage by Pavarotti's voice, or by his ego (because I believe they matched. Awesome. (The Palm Beach Post)
Using Fear to Sell Storage Aug 22, 2007
Are you the type of trendy person who has all the cool new gadgets, or are you like me and still listening to Barry White and KC and the Sunshine Band. If you or your management are "me too" types of people, then the likelihood is higher that you will be in awe of some new storage product and just have to have it, since it will make your life so much easier. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
'Chocolate' reigns over all the songs of summer Aug 18, 2007
Zonday's voice is deep, down in the registers of James Earl Jones, Rick Astley, Barry White or Kermit the Frog following a hard week of drinking tar. Best of all, he dramatically thrusts his full body away from the microphone after he sings each verse. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Michael Phelps: Looking better than ever with 1 year left until Olympics in Beijing Aug 4, 2007
Debbie Phelps was pleasantly surprised at what was playing in her son s car when he picked her up at the airport for a recent visit: the late Barry White, crooning with that smooth, bass voice of his. You like Barry White ... Ohhhh, I love Barry White, she said approvingly. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Dating: She's going the distance Jul 26, 2007
MsU in my slow, deep barry white voice mold me. By NCGirlfromATL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Prince CD review: a happy return to roots Jul 25, 2007
Mr. Goodnight has him rapping in a Barry White tenor while ladies coo and purr in the background. It's hilarious, while simultaneously being an example of Prince's genius. (Vancouver Sun)
Simpsons on The Simpsons Jul 24, 2007
George Harrison, Barry White, Linda McCartney and Johnny Cash are just a few celebrities who have played themselves in The Simpsons but have since died. 17. (The Sun)
Persistent or a stalker? Jul 20, 2007
Then he walks in and I was like OOH YEAH *(in my Barry White impression voice) ... Do you like Barry White. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Social media reshaping advertisers' content, goals Jul 17, 2007
The video, which came out around Valentine's Day and was used to promote the company's new strawberry-cheesecake flavor, shows the couple playing at the beach, riding in a horse-drawn carriage, lying together on a bearskin rug and other scenes, all while a voice that sounds like Barry White croons a tune about the couple to a smooth jazz beat. In developing the video, Cold Stone worked with Santy on the story line and the song lyrics. (AZCentral -- Business)
Songbirds Prefer The Latest Music: Golden Oldies Just Don't Cut It With The Chicks Jul 12, 2007
The newer song has headed toward Barry White territory, with a lower whistle and a more prolonged, broader-bandwidth trill at the end. The California girls clearly preferred the newer one, arching their backs, raising their tails and beaks and doing a come-hither flutter of the wings in a controlled laboratory test that Derryberry calls the "copulation solicitation assay." If they really liked it, in fact, they'd start the dance even before the 2-1/2-second song was over. (Science Daily)
State of Mind Jul 12, 2007
Dr. Ann Bellowes - Lili Taylor Dr. James LeCroix - Derek Riddell Dr. Taj Kalid - Mido Hamada Dr. Cordelia Banks - Theresa Randle Barry White - Devon Gummersall Fred Smedresman - Kevin Chamberlin ... She serendipitously finds a new tenant -- as well as her divorce lawyer -- in the young, idealist Barry White (Devon Gummersall), whose compulsion to do the right thing, a rebellion against his corrupt parents, makes for a refreshing addition to the eclectic group. (Variety)
Look, there in the radio studio, it's a blue-footed booby Jul 11, 2007
The great frigatebird inflates a red pouch on its neck to barely feasible proportions, the blue-footed booby prances around with its beak and tail held in the air, while the Australian lyrebird impersonates anything from car alarms to Barry White. A change in the behaviour of the Australian politician is similarly noticeable once every three years as the time draws near for another act of democratic intercourse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Memories of The King resonate 30 years after opening of civic center Jun 23, 2007
wrote on Jun 22, 2007 2:15 PM:" You know, he don't really look that fat in the pic there. Plus, all the lights on stage are really hot, too. Barry White had the same issue, but he was TRULY overweight. And if you young'uns don't know who HE is, buy his greatest hits CD, and spend a quiet night with your loved one and some wine. There ya go. ". Student concern wrote on Jun 22, 2007 2:02 PM:" I see your point as well, but I think it's important that we don't try to shield our youth from every bad... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
LOVIN' LARGE Jun 17, 2007
MEET THE MAN WHO WOULD BE BARRY WHITE ... June 17, 2007 -- 'WHEN you attempt Barry White, you either on it or you off," explains 46-year-old Lanar, a Manhattan minister who is starring in an off-Broadway production about the plus-size crooner's legacy. And Lanar is on it, baby. A singer since he was 7 years old, Lanar grew up using his deep bass voice to interpret the stylings of everyone from the Temptations to Otis Redding to Marvin Gaye. But all that changed in 2003, the year the Sultan of... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
