Evening With Barry White

Barry White | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 30, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Eagle Records
• ASIN: B000W04RRA
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,160 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Prepare yourself for an evening of romance with the Maestro of Love, Barry White in his first-ever live audio release "An Evening with Barry White"! Recorded live on 9/9/99 at the Arrowhead Pond in Southern California (during the final concert tour of his career), White's performance spreads the passion and love tothe outer reaches of the arena, leaving every fan touched by the inspiration he draws from them.

Backed by the Love Unlimited Orchestra, under the direction of Jack Perry, Barry White sings his multi-Grammy® winning title "Staying Power", the multiplatinum selling "Practice What You Preach" and his other classic hits ("It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me"- "You're The First, The Last, My Everything"- "I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" and others).

His relationship with his audience and the songs become one, and "An Evening with Barry White" captures the legend at his absolute finest. This is the ultimate performance from one of America's modern day musical icons.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Maestro of Love Takes A Final Bow, November 3, 2007

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Donald Gibson "boogie_street" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evening With Barry White (Audio CD)

"I'm here, baby. I'm ready, baby." Indeed, the Maestro of Love has taken the stage, all set to do his thang. Make sure the kids are out of the house, disconnect the telephone, and turn off the lights. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to get busy, courtesy of An Evening With Barry White.

Recorded on 9/9/99 at California's Arrowhead Pond during what became the late legend's final concert tour, White delivers his signature brand of soul with the consummate services of the Love Unlimited Orchestra.

Commencing with a sequence of classic jams, White sounds in superb form, his cavernous voice eliciting rapturous cries from the women in attendance. The symphonic seduction of "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" sets the tone for the show. At the song's conclusion, the sumptuous music drops to a throbbing bass groove for "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me". A gut-busting drum solo then segues into "I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Baby," which White performs to the hilt, effectively turning this concert hall into one giant bedroom.

Steeped in lush string and horn arrangements, a selection of ballads resonates especially well. White lets his voice soar on "Oh What A Night For Dancing" and "Playing Your Game, Baby," both of which feature swelling crescendos. On his masterful version of "Just The Way You Are," he croons for over eleven minutes, making it this album's ultimate slowjam.

While the audience sounds utterly thrilled throughout the performance, it goes ballistic during some of White's biggest hits. For example, "Practice What You Preach," his resurgent hit single from the mid `90s, sounds even more enticing and than the original rendition. And "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" not only brings the crowd's enthusiasm to its crest, it also yields White's most astounding vocal performance.

As the only live album of his career, An Evening With Barry White makes for an appropriate souvenir of the man's considerable talents. His proficiency as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and vocalist are all evidenced in this performance. What's most apparent, though, is the mutual appreciation Barry White shared with his audience. Without a doubt, the Maestro of Love will be missed.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Maestro finally did it! A live album., December 1, 2007

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Rinus Dost (the Netherlands) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Evening With Barry White (Audio CD)

I have been a fan since the first Barry White record. Whenever he came to the Netherlands on tour I saw the concerts.

I have always enjoyed those magnificent concerts and have always wondered why a live album was never released. I could never understand this, especially when you consider the fact The Maestro did tour with a 40 piece orchestra including a string section.

Thanks to the Barry White estate we now have the opportunity to listen to

The Maestro during one of his best live performances. So finally my dream came through. Thanks to the Barry White estate for giving this to all the Barry White fans all over the world.

His version of "Just the way you are" brought tears to my eyes, especially the part where he interacts with the audience.

All tracks are a true Barry White momentum for me and this CD should belong in every Barry White fans collection.

Whenever I hear this CD and close my eyes I see the The Maestro perform again on the Ahoy stage in the Netherlands.

A true musthave! A 5 ***** plus from me.

Rinus Dost

The Netherlands

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Barry White live., August 13, 2008

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Stratman "Stratman" (Studio City, California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Evening With Barry White (Audio CD)

To be honest Barry sounds a little ill to me,(singing way behind the beat)

But it's still Barry,the band is live, and tight enough that you look over the small stuff. I'm glad this was captured before his passing.

one of the great ones.