Barry White
Deep seduction voice
Barry White (1944–2003) was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his deep bass voice and lush orchestral soul music.
His romantic songs like "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" and "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" became synonymous with seduction and intimacy.
His name is sometimes invoked as shorthand for setting a romantic mood: Put on some Barry White and light some candles.
Soulful pop genre
- funkDepression or groove music
- discoSeventies dance music
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
orchestral · strings · arrangements · Motown · ballad · orchestration · lush · production
Unverified traditional tale
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
Grammy · showman · larger-than-life · charisma · timeless · classic · seventies · platinum
Intense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
candlelight · desire · tenderness · bedroom · lovemaking · amour · wooing · embrace
baritone
Mid-range male voice
deep · resonant · rich · warm · smooth · timbre · tone · register · rumble · silky
R&B
Soulful pop genre
rhythm · orchestral · strings · arrangements · Motown · ballad · orchestration · lush · production · synthesizer
legend
Unverified traditional tale
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- influentialHaving considerable effect
iconic · Grammy · showman · larger-than-life · charisma · timeless · classic · seventies · platinum · hitmaker
love
Intense fond attachment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
seduction · candlelight · desire · tenderness · bedroom · lovemaking · amour · wooing · embrace · enchantment
- R&BMichael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder
- Bass VoicesPaul Robeson
- Discodisco ball, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor, Village People
- A&M Records ArtistsThe Carpenters, The Police, Supertramp, Cat Stevens, Peter Frampton
Barry WhiteBee Gees
Disco-era brother trio
falsetto · Frankie Valli · Michael Jackson · high-pitched · Tiny Tim
Barry Whitedeath metal
Extreme subgenre with growls
punk rock · industrial music · abrasive · aggressive · unromantic
Barry WhiteTiny Tim
Sickly Victorian street urchin
Iggy Pop · Johnny Rotten · Angus Young · slight · diminutive