I've Got So Much to Give

Barry White

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 3, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1973
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B000001F4T
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,075 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording
When Barry White first burst onto the music scene in 1973--seemingly out of nowhere--he was dismissed by some critics as an Isaac Hayes imitator. Like Hayes (a chart maker since 1969), White had a deep baritone that made him a natural musical "lover man," and even though his physique was a real contrast to the sexy image of Marvin Gaye or an early-'70s Al Green, the multitalented producer, songwriter, and artist knew that he had the kind of vocal style to win over a primarily female audience.

With this, his very first album, White's music clearly had plenty of bedroom appeal. Using the same technique as Hayes, with extended songs that lasted several minutes, White helped put a lock on midnight love anthems. In addition to the pop and R&B smash "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" and his own standouts, "Back My Yesterday" and "I've Found Someone," White took the Four Tops' "Standing in the Shadows of Love" and turned it into a veritable opus. With swirling strings, arrangements courtesy of Gene Page, and his own Love Unlimited vocal trio providing back up, White's first album was just a taste of what was to come. --David Nathan

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar Debut, February 12, 2006

By	Sean Zimmerman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Barry's first (and best) album is utterly fantastic from start to finish. Every track is a classic. I was skeptical of the opening track being a cover (Standing in the Shadows of Love), but was utterly blown away by his smoking rendition. Eight minutes of pure emotion that far surpasses the original. The album's most popular track is of course I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby, a complete funk classic. My favorite on the album is probably the beautiful title track (though it is hard to choose). Bring Back My Yesterday and I've Found Someone are likewise thoroughly excellent. This is one of the strongest debut albums I have ever heard and my expectations were shattered upon hearing it. One of the best soul/funk albums ever recorded, hopefully it will be back in print soon.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Record, March 14, 2000

By	[e-mail] "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

you Knew from this disc that Barry WHite was Going to be a Major Force.this disc has the classic Strings&Writing of this Genius.not to mention his Playing,Producing,Arranging&Vocals.I've Got so much to Give is still tight as is I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More.A Great Disc from a True Legend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BARRY IS "THE MAN", September 26, 1999

By A Customer

I enjoyed this CD so much & that I turned around after traveling 25 miles to get this from home. I was going on vacation and I needed my Barry White. Nobody does it like Barry!!!