Love Unlimited Orchestra ~ Love's Theme 1973 Disco Purrfection Version

This was the very first disco song that hit #1 on the pop chart and broke out in the clubs because radio would not touch it, proving the power of the DJ. People ran to the record stores for this one and that forced radio to include it on their playlists. I feel intoxicated, surrounded by all those ethereal strings and the different levels of instruments like bass, and the wah wah guitars magically shaking my booty! Freedom BABY! It would be a few months before the double whammy of "Rock Your Baby" and "Rock The Boat" would cement the future of disco on radio, but Barry White got there first with this one. Some critics have written this off as "fluff", "nothing substantial", and my favorite "the cheesy soundtrack to a porn movie"....nevertheless it became a defining moment in the evolution of disco. It was written for Love Unlimited as an instrumental introduction to their song "Under The Influence Of Love" ...the run time of the two songs came to 8:19 giving DJ's a chance to breathe since mixing three minute singles together took up all of their time. The production values on this one were sterling, sorry I cant say the same for "Under The Influence of Love"...the song sounds harsher than it is due to the lack of the abundantly sugary strings like its predecessor. I like it though, a bit rougher and tougher. In any case, the girls first got together in 1969 and became backup singers for Barry White productions. Soon, Barry took a shine to one of them named Glodean and the next thing you know, they are married. Love Unlimited did have some decent R&B hits like "Walking In The Rain With The One I Love" in 1972, the #1 R&B hit, "I Belong To You" and even recorded a vocal version of "Love's Theme" for the same LP "In Heat", but to no avail. By 1980 the musical magic was gone and the women went their separate ways. They follow a grand pop tradition of having a hit song on their album that they did not do vocals for and thus no credit. Another example of this phenomenon is "The Horse" by Cliff Nobles and Co. It was a big hit as an instrumental, but the vocal version tanked. I dug up the single and gave it a listen..the song was not focused. It was like the vocals got in the way of this fantastic groove. Oh well.. I thought it was time to extend this one, I hope you like it.

[@timdorcy5134]

January 1974 I worked my last shift in the steel mill. The next morning I got on a bus to the Pittsburgh airport to move to California. The temperature was close to zero degrees. My brother picked me up at the San Francisco airport and it was a glorious day driving over the Bay bridge. It was then that this song came on the radio. Was feeling like I never had before. Driving over the bay on a glorious sunny day and listening to this song. It was my start to a whole new life.

[@jorgeluispadron9156]

Beautiful ❤

[@argeliamendoza9798]

Wow imaginé cada detalle que narraste, que hermoso a mi me viene a mi mente mi niñez y mi padre en su taller oyendola ❤️

[@bixenbixen4195]

I was Born 1978 and Raised in Berkeley the Bay has changed I moved to Las Vegas in 2011. Your story sounds like the great times I was raised in🌻🌞✌🏽☮️

[@foreignfilmfan711]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful story, it played like a movie in my mind 👍

[@TK42138]

I don't know you but have to say I'm a bit envious of that memory.

[@tombarzey7964]

This was the first tune that introduced me to the legendary Barry White's music in 1973. Hard to believe that this classic tune is 50 years old. The Maestro himself is gone but his musical legacy lives on. RIP 🙏

[@albertgalko1295]

Time flies It's the only currency with no refunds only deposits!! Edit" i.e. You can never get spent time back. However, you can choose you spend your time!!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

50 Year Star Award 🌟 🏆

[@garylee3229]

Still my favourite song. It’s now 2024 and I can listen to this all day long ❤️🤟🏼

[@curtishintonjr.9132]

I'm 69 yrs old and still Jamming to this song!!!!

[@tarajohnson6268]

Turning 63 and I still love this song. It brings back really great memories from band ❤

[@user-uq8yk8iu7u]

Love this song it makes me feel in a romantic mood❤

[@vickisantosdm]

Same here. Letting it play all day!

[@realshanedejongh8455]

So true GayLee, what a Tune🎉🥳✨

[@1986SSMONTECARLO]

I'm 59 and I can't imagine not having grown up without Barry Whites music ...If your looking down on these comments Mr.White....Thank You so so much for making my Life more enjoyable!!!

[@migueltrevino7937]

Bro good music never die still forever 😊

[@user-xy8pf5hl9n]

😅

[@zoraidaalejandro8050]

I love Barry White and Ulimited Orchestra ❤😊

[@IsabelMuradasVazquez]

I'm 56 and I agree with you. The best music I've heart in my life

[@robertjackson2321]

Your so right Barry White music is so missed I listen to what my children play and that’s not real music I’m 63 and miss all that music Barry you were a great singer and well missed 😀👍👍

[@mimimarie1801]

Those of us who were so blessed to have grown up in the 70s listening to this music will be smiling our whole lives! ❤

[@davidleem3773]

Totally agree. I was a young youthful student in London aged 17. Best time zone to grow up with all the greatest musicals and songs. I am now 65 and still listening to it.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I was fortunate to hear this music as a young adult during the time I worked in my first job.

[@Sparky62764]

Facts 💯

[@lshafer7795]

I couldn't agree more. This was when music was really music.

[@allanjw1960]

we were blessed to be born in era of the greatest music ever. xx

[@fob1xxl]

I'm now 77 and STILL play this in my car every time I drive ! It NEVER gets old ( but I do) ! I'm STILL young in my soul !!!!

[@victormatavercosa]

You'll forever be

[@borhandasuki3112]

So do I...

[@skeezix8156]

Every superhero needs their own theme music :)

[@conniewolf7300]

73 here! Still listening!!

[@afredmathieu8828]

C ' est pareil pour moi et a cette époque ,les voitures étaient bien plus belles que les horreurs d ' aujourd'hui . Alfred 70ans .

[@ravermonkey01]

Such a tune! Why can’t music be like this now? The world would be a difference place

[@enriquelopezfarias1168]

it needs a genious to create something like this and genious dont grow ia one maceta.

[@lunemanninsurance8167]

Maybe nobody has thought to write any.

[@staceyamerine7752]

This is my favorite song in life! It's smooth, it's mellow, it's soothing. It makes me think of happy times, when all of my family was still alive; when we had trees on the block, when there was still a thing called community. It gets to my soul and marrow. This may not make sense, but then again, some things just can't be explained!

[@karolm4045]

So very, very, true!❤

[@jerylregina7392]

yo!'❤❤❤ditto,brutha❤❤❤😊!'Back then was-&-is:WHAT I BE MISSIN

[@cliffthefish]

When you know, you know. And we know!.

[@roseellis17]

So understand...life then was so pure & simple. Love , Connection & Humanity was real . Not like today.

[@reginayoung5578]

You just said some of the same things this master piece does for me. Thanks ❤️

[@sondrasmith2691]

One of the most beautiful Instrumentals ever. R.I.P. Mr Barry White.

[@lungamnxulwa2148]

say that again

[@gussalas2866]

AMEN ❤❤❤

[@serigabe6452]

Indeed ❤

[@franklinshriver8441]

This deserves so much more than it is given time for

[@edwardmartinez2472]

Very true Barry was the man.

[@kevinjones6577]

This song should be blasted into space to let anyone listening that there is indeed intelligent life here. Thank you Barry.

[@praveenModlier]

Well said, I too think similarly of my favourite musician whose songs touches the soul.

[@margaretpipes8636]

Mere Words Could Never Express The Depths Of My Emotions When Listening To Barry White!,🎼🎺🎻🎶🥁🎹🎷❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mariamorgan4922]

I love the way you put this on head. God-bless U. The Beat Goes On! 💓

[@mariamorgan4922]

@@margaretpipes8636 u got it going on

[@personofinterest4708]

👍💯

[@fob1xxl]

It's 7-31-23 , I'm now "78", and I STILL play this song. IT IS MY YOUTH ! THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE !👍💙🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵💙👍

[@raypowell2076]

I’m 86 years young and grew up in the 50s, I first heard this song in 1973 and still love it I hope you 70’s children don’t mind.

[@sunfish7021]

😘

[@anja9303]

Respect SIR! I have to go 24 years to reach you. Long and healthy life I wish. ..and a lot of Love (Theme).

[@user-wz2qe2pv6r]

R U kidding. White UK 70's dude here and Ive always been nuts about the Philly thing...Was the odd kid in class back then.. ...haha fool them.

[@strictlynorton]

Born in 1957 so I was a late teen in this magical era of American R&B and Soul. An older man like yourself was truly blessed to have witnessed the birth of rock and roll and all that followed it. You have great taste and I'm sure, much wisdom too. May you have many future years of health and happiness Sir.

[@katkarym]

😊 mam 50 lat, tak więc urodziłam się w latach 70. Uwielbiam te piosenkę i cieszę się, że łączy pokolenia. ;)

[@tombell7455]

When I was a kid and my Mom had her home stereo turned on and this song started playing on the radio, I would always run from wherever I was to lay down next to the stereo speakers and close my eyes and just enjoy the melody. This song will always remind me of my Mom. She has been gone over 35 years, I miss her so very much.

[@aliyabarbour9592]

Me to Tom. I actually love love love the melody. When you listen to the song and melody nothing else matters. Or exists at the time

[@pbs4535]

@Tom Bell~ wherever you are and no matter what you are doing every time you hear this song your mom is sending you her love to you and family. imagine if you can in Heaven she has met Barry White and he was playing this song it’s her way of telling you she will be at your side when your time has come. the tears we shed here make the flowers in Heaven bloom.

[@hp24756]

Great music

[@budmartino4202]

It is not over yet. I get it.. let's love one more day 💕

[@user-oo8mb6el5j]

Blessed times ♥️

[@paulmbanugo6217]

Thanks, Dad. Playing this masterpiece in the car stereo. Only 15. Missing you Dad.

[@GldnrR31t3r]

I can hear the click of the 8-track from here.

[@donnasment5071]

Same here with my dad!❤

[@magalyfernandez8816]

Felt this comment as I lost my dad as well and he too listened to these songs in the 70s and now I’m stuck and love the 70s songs. I’m 57 (born in 1967)..forever thankful, Daddy🥰 RIH🙏🏽

[@magalyfernandez8816]

@@GldnrR31t3r😮 remembering those clicks!!!! Our kids today have no clue …

[@GldnrR31t3r]

@@magalyfernandez8816Man... timing. I wrote that comment about the 8-track a month ago. I was born in '70, and just lost my Dad a couple of weeks ago. I've been helping my Mom clean out their house, and listening to 70s music the entire time.

[@darrellsturmey2683]

Sadly my Dad died in 1973 when I was 12 and I have been heart broken ever since. That said this theme taught me how to live and love all creatures great and small.

[@estellamatheson4722]

You poor darling - so glad you learned how to survive heartbreak

[@estellamatheson4722]

You poor darling - so glad you learned how to survive heartbreak

[@yasminmohan9201]

Songs can make you crazy with love!!😊

[@mikekaroules2820]

Well , may God Almighty bless your heart and renew your heart. I love you , man .

[@fredricke.curlyfink5232]

In my opinion, this is the most beautiful instrumental ever written/performed. 💙💙💙

[@vivianilaiszagodossantos8798]

I totally agree with you! Sometimes feel a little bit sad when I listen to them! But I love this song so much

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Just 2 years later we got The Hustle, them 2 vying for my #1.

[@rhondaevans5435]

I could not agree more. ♥

[@goncalodoria8958]

Yes , indeed . Writen ? And Instrumental Music with no Lyrics ? How ? Unless , the Music itself , of course is well writen musically with Special Rythm

[@rossieroman3642]

Is just beautiful.

[@pinkymuffy100]

This song will turn 50 years old in 12 days! It still sounds fresh and new!😀

[@rondeneef]

51

[@rondeneef]

1971/playe de are/538mhz/ mi amigo radio

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Exactly

[@michelles2299]

Was 10 when this song was being played it was the intro to the fabulous days of disco for me I wish I could go back for one day see my mum and dad again and all those people that have now passed away I was blessed to be young in the 70s love love love those times ❤️❤️❤️

[@kennethj.benton8641]

Hedomism

[@ScottD-44]

I Don't Care What Kind Of Music You Like, This Is A GEM That We All LOVE 🙏🏻

[@davidvelazquez7969]

Nada más dime enjoy

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@josegarza8351]

Exactly

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

🤳💥💃

[@JRPPV0603]

Reaching heaven and beyond. Blessed to be part of this generation

[@anja9303]

Me too

[@ruthhawkins]

I'm still listening in2023 Rip The late great Barry White ❤❤❤😢

[@anniewilbert5287]

The violins sound like they are actually singing themselves. No words needed. Just listen. Thank you Barry.

[@kcsnow9447]

Yes they do, and they have largely been lost, except in film scores. An emotional instrument the violin. Soaring . They often bring out the tears in me (and they are right now). Certainly the best background instrument too, the violin.... But not here. :D Here they are on the very cusp. And it couldn't be any better.

[@ladybugrona7321]

This song is a masterpiece, timeless and lovely. It's why all of us fans come to this channel everyday to hear this.The string arrangements are marvelous!

[@EM9431]

Sho' You Right !! Wish radio stations would play Barry Whites' music so that I could hear it whenever I get into the car! Barry Whites' music conjures the actual feeling of the serenity in mutual respect in giving and receiving the of caring,intimacy

[@austingavin9920]

Your absolutely right Annie and the words are comforting

[@franckchampenois1763]

Yes.

[@theonlyonestanding8079]

I'm 54yrs old I remember this song when I was a kid in the 70s ❤❤❤❤love it

[@tyshawnegay6217]

Same here and same age. 54. This song brings back priceless memories.

[@theonlyonestanding8079]

@@tyshawnegay6217 aren't we the best generation in pop music culture?😎👍

[@dominiquecantin7324]

Me too

[@sammiebutler3187]

I'm also.a 70s baby.What a priceless era.❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenmcdade7718]

I was 54 when you posted this but turned 55 in September. this song brings back memories for me too.

[@alangauthier3176]

Fifty one years already for this masterpiece!

[@brianarbenz1329]

You don’t want this song to stop. Like love itself, you wish it could go on forever! 👩‍❤️‍👨❤️❤️❤️

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@onlypendants]

I couldn't agree more

[@karensamuel1139]

I agree!!

[@Gwen3344]

Surely, one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. I can never listen to Love's Theme just once -- always in a loop. Those soaring strings, the French horns, the harp flourish, the entire musical arrangement! Sheer brilliance. So much beauty and joy that it sometimes makes me weep!

[@dawnmoors539]

I so agree one does not want it to finish

[@16Galileo11]

This instrumental is a masterpiece.

[@Pharaohleague1]

16Galileo11 I completely eco that sentiment

[@wandersoncampos3682]

Awesome, Fantastic, Lovely!!!

[@moo.johnference869]

HEAVENLY

[@stonelove919]

Amen brother...

[@jubalcalif9100]

I have a notion to second that emotion ! This music makes my heart soar every time I have the good fortune to hear it !

[@joemontemurro4210]

The best Music ever made. The 1970's. This song is a Treasure. ❤️

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Yes

[@budmartino4202]

My Dad was a huge fan of this gentleman and so am I. Miss you Dad and hope to see you again ❤❤

[@magdasanchez89]

🙏

[@alexalegado8743]

Born in the 70s..I grew up with these songs..I don't listen to these Era often..but when I do..I cherish it..i give it my full attention..and remember the good old days..plus that signature voice of Barry White...

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Who is listening to this beautiful song in 2021. I could listen to this song 10 times a day and never get tired of this beautiful music.

[@daquino48dda]

Agree🌼🕊🎶

[@JerseyGirlFishing]

Me, because of Couples Retreat, but I do remember hearing this on the radio as a child. Intoxicating.

[@jesusmontes9373]

Me Jesus. Wenatchee WA state. Chelan County 03/26/21 8:03 pm.

[@ISVVVc628]

Today 4-3-2021.

[@hpiccov]

Hera I am

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Beautiful music from a time when being a kid was riding around on your bike with a transistor radio hanging from the handlebars and having fun with your friends...no Instagram filling your head with poison.

[@carliene9389]

Yes 👍

[@Altenholz]

Oh men, you are so right....!

[@dakingfromdaboot7628]

💯

[@truelies3690]

1973! Nixon in the White house, 10¢ candy bars, sodas, chips, ice creams, 5¢ scoop of ice cream at Thriftys. 55¢ Big Mac's and Whopper's. 35¢ a gallon gas! Gas loving guzzling hogs land yacht's all over USA roads and freeways. Bought this same album brand new in 1973! for $1.99. Still have it. Memories of a time when America was still great even with the so called issues of the time. Never to return, but only in a Pipedream. So glad I lived it. Was only 13 then. USA TITANIC now sinking fast and is a nightmare to live in now.

[@marsazorean62]

Bless ya D from Canada 👍🤙🤟

[@robertmulligan2851]

Somehow until today I DID NOT know that Barry White composed this. I was 15 when it came out. I'm blown away. The world needs Barry White more today than ever.

[@kaydee4296]

Indeed it does!💙

[@llamasugar5478]

I feel sorry for people who’ve always had music at their fingertips. They’ll never know the thrill of hearing THAT SONG on the radio. Staying in the car to finish a song because it was too good to miss even a bar of it. Kind of like waiting all year for a Christmas special to come on TV. Some little bit of magic has gone, but I’ll admit there are compensations. 😊

[@dawnsmith84]

My Mom used to dance me in her arms to this when I was little to calm me down. She passed away 2 days ago and I play this song every chance I get.

[@kcsnow9447]

Oh my. I hurt for you. I introduced my father to this tune many years ago and he just loved it...and then died in 2014. I still miss him seven years on, so can only remember the sadness you are dealing with right now. It's still there and always will be, but the sharp edge is dulled a bit with time too. I hope you will experience the same. All my best to see you through these terrible times. Maybe it will help, if only a tiny bit. And otherwise, if I may be so bold, do remember this tune literally SOARS upward with hope and happiness. I think your mom would still want to give this gift to you, as my father would wish to share it we me. We are both sad...but lucky to have had them too.

[@jorgeluispadron9156]

I'm so sorry 💔💔💔

[@carliene9389]

Sorry for your loss

[@nourdin75na]

God bless her

[@sassyboi5188]

Same here :c

[@adez5850]

Still in 2023, this is THE MOTHER OF ALL LOVE'S THEMES there are & will be. Thanks for such a beautiful & glorious song. Rest in Peace, Mr. Barry White❤💘💘❤

[@davidsimpson7508]

Great what a classic o yes

[@martygoodin1126]

I was 10 years old when this came out. I'm now 60 and it never gets old, brings back such great memories! This time of my life was awesome. To bad the younger generation just doesn't get it. The 70s rule!

[@oronzodanielceglie5973]

I was 16 and you're right it never gets old

[@kristianpeterson7590]

I heard this while watching SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN ,& imagined that Steve Austin was so perfect that he would hear Barry White while running @ 60 mph!! Anyone else!!

[@circleinforthecube5170]

what do you mean? The primary generation to start the criticism of disco and 70s aesthethics like architecture and interior design, im a zoomer and i have more positive opinions of 70s culture than many boomers. boomers also all declared disco dead in 1980, dont act like yall always loved it

[@markpaine1565]

Great old banger. Gets em lubricated and movin'...lol

[@christopherhayes1478]

Hey Folks🎸 I was ten Also🥳🕺 Still Jamming them same tunes and loving life👍 Bless U and ya family 2Many many more years 4U as long as u Jamming 2🎉 .

[@jamesschult9704]

While in bumper to bumper traffic I was blasting Love's Theme and someone asked me what's the name of that song. I'm 66 and still play their music today. Barry White's arrangement is perfection. A timeless classic.

[@mokotedimogadime8567]

I ONCE DROVE 3 HOURS STRAIGHT WITH THIS SONG ON REPEAT. I PLAYED IT AGAIN WHEN I ARRIVED HOME. MAY HIS MUSIC ENDURE FOREVER.

[@steffanhoffmann8937]

Similar 🎼🎵🎶🎹✅

[@jedic5071]

Yup!

[@gloriaonate5501]

The best music ever!!! Nothing can compare to the 70's !! Unforgettable!!!

[@Siberian_unicorn79]

My grandfather threw me for a loop in my teenage years I asked where the song came from and he told me it was from chariots of fire LOL

[@raymondgilbert1168]

100% The Love, the Strings, The Joy, The Innocence, The Hope, The Heat... everything xx

[@raymondgolez4114]

they should make this the anthem of the whole world! ;-)

[@susanbrown2909]

Nope

[@gloriadavis6403]

They definitely don't make music like this

[@joseorlandocarrasquillo6575]

It's one of the most beautiful and amazing songs of the world!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JosephRodarte-ov2oi]

I'm 65 and have listened to Barry since I was very young and still listen absolutely to him as time preludes and I believe that's why I love everyone ❤️.

[@claudiasantos870]

This is one of my grandmother's favorite song. She is a portuguese lady born in the 40's who now is facing dementia. She told me one day that this song really touched her and it brings good memories, so I play this often to her. We sit outside at her kitchen's balcony, contemplating the song and enjoying the view. I will keep on playing this forever so I can revive these memories when she's gone

[@budmartino4202]

Claudia thank you for sharing. My Dad loved this and so do I.

[@James.Fife05]

God bless her Claudia. She is a lady of great taste! This is music heaven by the legendary Barry White.

[@gijotaku116]

Cathay retired its last 747 in 2016

[@marilynhudson5805]

Praying up for her she is one of my peers 🙏😢

[@antonioescobar1335]

God bless you hermano

[@aholland6689]

There will never be the same music and sound like the 70's & 80's......the best ever, it will never fade !

[@omargermanmattarodriguez2917]

Ladie and woman bell bell bell sonic

[@brooklyn7722]

It's timeless

[@zzzz-ok7733]

💯💯💯🥂

[@dianemalcolm1784]

Exactly the best music was the 70s and 80s nothing beats it

[@krell2130]

Soooooooooooooo not true - I make my own beautiful music - but I get ya point xD

[@ConsuallaJones-en5up]

Love this song. It's one of the best instrumental songs ever made.

[@michaeldavis7765]

Some music artist to day can't write music like that

[@fdph660]

I'm 33, i like progressive rock and metal, but this song is a Masterpiece, my respect.

[@QueenSnowPea]

Beautiful song. Takes me back to 1974 when I was in high school and I was 17. If only I could go back there and leave 2020 far behind.

[@daniellaubsch1605]

I was only 13 when this tune came out 8th grade. Another great tune was MFSB''s The Sound Of Philadelphia still have that 45 from 1973.

[@maxr4448]

Me to, Linda. Be Safe.

[@edwardsimon5093]

You and me both 🤣🤣🤣

[@daniellaubsch1605]

@@edwardsimon5093 Then there's "Theme from SWAT" By Rythum Heritage another great instrumental. I have this tune both the shorten longer version on 45.

[@rahard]

I was 12 and had to listened to this through SW (short wave) radio. well, I live in Indonesia and this kind of song was not in radio's playlist and no store would sell this. then I got Barry White's cassette ... bam! thank you!

[@jaycorby]

Pure nostalgia - I was in my late 20s when Love's Theme hit the charts ( '73 ), and I loved it from when I first heard it. This year I will turn 78 . What I want to know is how the Hell did I get from there to here so damned quick! Anyone else relate?

[@brucebarclay1967]

Great analysis.....its like poof we went thru a time machine....

[@GT-bz9nc]

Blink of an eye Jay.

[@perseus9428]

I was 9 when this came out. And I feel like I'm 20. Mathematics , however, doesn't agree.

[@macc5829]

I am

[@hermangouw]

I was 13 and now an early 60’s boomer … still love the song … always giving me happy feelings. 😍

[@oldschooldrumcorps]

This record was the first I ever bought with my own money when was a kid in the seventies. I heard it from my neighbor who played it over and over, and I liked it so much I had to buy my own copy.

[@user-bf6zy5lh2e]

64 yrs. old and still listening!!!❤️

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

I feel fortunate to have grown up with this music. I don't even know where this song takes me, but I do know that it was a happier place and time.

[@michaelgray7847]

you're so right !!!!

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Better believe it. 1970’s was a good time to grow up in America

[@Maxum97SeaDoo91]

Yes is was !

[@robertjohns1675]

Agree totally

[@bernadettemurtagh8117]

Absolutely agree!

[@5128mike]

I used to listen to this song with my transistor radio when I went to bed a lonely little boy, parents drunk & fighting, and it comforted me.

[@stevelyons3347]

God bless you.

[@susanpage3805]

O god; so sad for you, but you chose beautiful music. Hope things are healed now.

[@jallen2305]

Brother, that is devastating to hear. Hope you are doing better than your folks were. Hopefully they got better too.

[@fritterfoof5146]

Same here only father was the drinker what a nightmare growing up an only child in a home that was broken always fighting about the money we never had .

[@colinwood8509]

God bless. ❤️

[@aqeelwilliams7478]

This song screams from the mountaintops, the joys of my youth. Oh the beauty of a wonderfully composed piece of music!!

[@juanjotm4821]

Hearing this wonderful composition makes me cry ! so pure, so lovely many memories come to my mind. well .... mmm.

[@stevecampbell6294]

18 years old in 1973 young and carefree and listening to classic songs like this......unforgettable days

[@jillcharlton9138]

I was 10 years old and we still loved it.

[@vickiri2475]

I was seven! Love it then. Love it now. Those were great music days.

[@kellydoub9462]

I was 13 in 73. The 70s was the best music of the that time and still is.

[@briansavage4157]

I was also 18, high school class of 1973 - a great time to be alive!

[@user-lq6ie4vc4w]

I was 17 in Japan.I lived in Roppongi, Tokyo.I often went to the disco.

[@nodeloc1955]

I don't think we knew it back in the 70's .....but we had the best music ever. So many great artists . Great anthems like this.

[@tomschmitz261]

i know right, literally countless great artists, solo and groups and countless great songs...

[@walterpaton8698]

Exactly True.

[@jazzynomad]

You are sooooooo right!!!! Most awesome jams ever!!!! PEACE & LOVE!

[@praises2]

I couldn't agree more!!! Timeless music was definitely the soundtrack for lifetime❤🎤❤

[@qeroexuwu7030]

@@tomschmitz261 mhmm

[@ozongat581]

Barry was worth his weight in gold! Such a voice and such a magical music maker, after all those years I love it still

[@rosatanco1642]

I am 55 brings so many good memories of my childhood. Bless you all🫶🏽

[@fob1xxl]

I was 27 and which ever club you went to in L.A. this is what you heard. The classiest Disco ever ! I still play this in my car and I'm 75 ! (A YOUNG 75 !) 👍💙

[@terryhowell4701]

69 here...love Barry

[@spicysizzling1600]

Absolutely , 4ever young

[@anja9303]

Germany, Lower Saxony, Jever calling! Respect man! Born 1962. Raised up with Barrys wonderful music. Helped me a lot in my bedroom. All girls melt away... Stay tall ol man and make America really great with Biden.

[@roquecastillo4050]

50 and still dancing !!

[@delfinocruzalvarez1275]

I was 23 when I dance this music, now I'm 70 and still dancing

[@gloriadavis6403]

Here we are in 2022 and this song still brings back memories ❤

[@emilemontiere6128]

Talk Of The South Southend Saturday night 1975

[@norbertosalesis3471]

Una de las Joyas musicales de Barry Whithe a mis 66 años y aun la sigo escuchando inimitable

[@leroyrehabcentral5333]

This song embodies the 1970s, it is a musical representation of love, hope, passion, and renewal. There is something in this music that generates upliftment. I was a baby when this song was released but I heard it playing as part of the backdrop of my life, one of the anchors in my life's soundtrack. That you Mr. Barry White for this expression of love- keep soaring

[@sheldontunes1]

This composition took me in my teens from the comical tunes into mature beautiful music. Almost 60 years later I enjoy it just like the very first time I heard it back in the 70's. We had fantastic music in the 70's. Miss those days!!

[@emmanuelrodriguez9805]

Décadas hermosas en la música y lo digo como alguien que nació a inicios de los 90's.

[@pauloroberto-bi4ky]

60? Almost 51 years

[@kenphillips9904]

This song has to be the greatest healer of a blues mood.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I feel as though the entire 70s is responsible for that ability.

[@christiandelorde5887]

Gotta love it. I may get older but this song never ages. Timeless classic.

[@davidvelazquez7969]

Bien gracias

[@teresadbrownbrown3785]

Agree

[@MJ-ho1kt]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👋🏾👋🏾

[@mikechavez45]

19 years young when Love's Theme hit the Dance floor.Glad I grew up in the 70's between Disco & Rock music! Blessed times!

[@michaeldavis7765]

You got it right.

[@jake-mn1lp]

LISTENING TO THIS ON RADIO STATION WBLS IN NEW YORK MADE MY DAY IT WAS MAGIC WISH THOSE DAYS NEVER ENDED STILL REMEMBERING ALL MY FRIENDS 😢

[@n.k.d6978]

14 December 2017: I grew up in the seventies, which is my favorite decade. Barry White was one of my favorite singers and so was the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Al Green, Stylistics, Eagles, Elton John, Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Michael & Jacksons 5, Diana Ross and lots of one hit wonders from the 70's. No cursing, No bad mouthing women, just great music.

[@butchdugan]

N.K. D 14 December is my birthday!

[@jeng1395]

Long story I won’t get into, but a friend tagged me on Facebook with this song today and I just know it was my dad saying hello from Heaven.

[@billquinnett]

Your dad is a angel my mom and dad are angels

[@ash27slick74]

Really? Sounds like a pretty cool guy, 😎

[@ash27slick74]

Good day...

[@frankyc3273]

I believe what your saying 💯💯💯💯 I GET THAT ALSO FROM MY MOM1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍💃🏽🕺🏿

[@grand2208]

Wow, just read your comment and immediately got a lump in my throat thinking about my late parents, RIP you guys, one day we will meet again

[@jonrillo]

This is "THE ULTIMATE INSTRUMENTAL" it brings back so many memories!!! It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear this song!!!

[@kimyvette6195]

Barry White was the Man ... With a whole Orchestra ❤🎉🎷🎺🎵

[@MrAdriancooke]

We need this kind of music today

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

this is soothing music ...the powers that be want you to be agitated...

[@astramccracken6555]

yes, we need.....

[@helenjackson8413]

That's when music was music!

[@smokeypotter5876]

Well ok but tomorrow we're listening to motor head

[@TheInfoBlast]

No we need more instrumental “rap” beats that all sound the same because they all use the same softwares!!! That’s what we need more of! Not actual music, pffff

[@DRStidom]

My mother, God bless her, is 82 years old and has loved this song for the almost 50 years it has been around! She plays it quite often at her house when she is listening to music along with Love Is Blue, A Taste of Honey, Music Box Dancer, and other great instrumentals from the 1960's and 70's. What a great time it was to be alive!!!!!

[@nashtndawg]

Soulful Strut is another great one! BTW, my Mom is 82 also.....

[@tombeyer375]

Enjoy every minute of the time y'all have. Peace out. From, A 62 year old music head whose parents gave been gone over 30 years.

[@The_OneManCrowd]

Still is my friend, it still is.

[@mustaphafekir7808]

Elle est connaisseuse de bon rythme que dieu lui prete vie dans le bonheur et sante

[@whskrs98]

@@nashtndawg Thank you for bringing up “soulful strut”. I haven’t heard that in so long but I agree with you. I’m going to make sure I find it and listen to it again

[@ZaimoZaragazzo]

Wooohweeeeeeh, Barry White the ultimate MAESTRO is killing it again, again, again and again. Thanks to you BW. Why did you leave us so soon? Your contribution was global, now we have nothing goes straight to heart and soul.

[@luxrugsaustralia941]

AS a DJ in the 70's this was gold and so was Barry

[@lisalee84]

I think this may be the prettiest piece of music in the last 50 years. Timeless. Beautiful. Still listening.

[@bubblesb3877]

Lisa Lee yes it is even now... it has and gives you the most unforgettable vibes that it just feels so right 💗🎶💯

[@jorgeluispadron9156]

Absolutely agree.

[@charleswalters6559]

A close second to theme from a Summer Place

[@d.e.b.b5788]

@@charleswalters6559 Yes, but that was over ten years earlier...

[@heloisalealpires8275]

I completely agree. Greetings from Brazil.

[@sunnyuzui6593]

Barry White was a musical genius. Sad I don't really hear many people talk about Barry's music these days. R.I.P Maestro Of Love! 💛

[@BigDapPacino]

A lot of music industry executives hated artists like him because he wrote and produced everything..he was at the top of the food chain with several other black artists like Donna Summer and Issac Hayes....they couldn't rip him off like they wanted...so they orchestrated the Disco sucks propaganda because they wanted to divide music back into Black and White...Rock and Rhythm & Blues!

[@brianlamar9255]

Barry retaliated with 90s soul music saying ha! Beat that they couldn't say nothing then

[@antoniomartino8520]

A genuine talent

[@brianlamar9255]

@@antoniomartino8520 oh yes

[@susant4067]

Today is Barry's birthday September 12th celebrate his life

[@tarbert363]

How I long for these times to return and once again experience the sheer bliss of such music that people of my vintage enjoyed and loved in out teens. We were so blessed.

[@zonesquestiloveunderworld]

What more can one say but absolutely heavenly, and forever unparalleled and in a celestial class of its own?! THANK YOU Barry White! Rest in peace, big man; you've more than earned it 1000 times over - even if this was the only song you'd ever written and gifted to the world! THANK YOU!! 💙

[@tianasoutfit]

My wedding party walked down the aisle to this song! A perfect sunny May day, just gets you in the mood immediately. An absolute masterpiece.

[@JudeManickam]

same here:)

[@ladykatie251]

I had this song in my wedding too, only our mothers and grandmothers were seated to it.

[@renatonunes2550]

May LOVE be the main THEME of your Life from now onwards! Be Happy !

[@billheymann2952]

AGREED

[@theodoreritola7641]

Thats very sweet ..I was 12 when this was released In 1973

[@davidthomas360]

I remember being a kid and hearing this song and it always made me feel like I was about to take flight. I would shut my eyes and the music just filled me up until I thought I would explode with life. I know this sounds a bit over the top but it is true and when i listened to it even now, I feel that same joy that can only come from music like this.

[@mariaadame8749]

This arrangement is magic; I loved it as a kid & I love it now. It puts me to sleep…💕

[@germyw]

Same! We must be in the same age range. I LOVED this song. It always made me feel like I was sailing.

[@azavy]

I think alot of people felt like you did and still do whenever we hear this piece of God's music. ❤️

[@SuperBettyBoo57]

Ohhh me too....the absolute high!!!! Transcending all woes...someone said its on God's Playlist and of that I am sure..since he wrote it through Barry!!!!!

[@trambar]

I always felt like I was in United Airline plane about to take off from Chicago O’hare airport Getting ready to fly

[@dawnmoors539]

My Mum loved Barry White and we had this played at her funeral. Not the full version but what it was, was great and now whenever I hear it or play it on hear it brings back memories of her and I wonder whether she is hearing it wherver up there she is. I am not relgious but when her ashes were scattered off the Cape of Good Hope (she was born in South Africa and always told us how stormy it could be coming round the Cape when she came over to England by boat for holidays). A friend of mine took her ashes and the Priest at the Chapel there held a memorial service for her. As my friend went to scatter her ashes, from there being no wind, a breeze took the ashes and in the sky he saw the outline of a woman and an Afghan hound. A woman behind him asked if he saw what she did. She bred afghans and she had seen exactly what my friend had seen. He got straight on the phone to me and asked if my Mum ever had an Afghan hound. I said she had not but she loved them and would have loved to have had one. So whenever I hear this song this is what I remember..

[@mikelovito5127]

I love to listen to Love Unlimited & Barry White I grew up with this music , & danced & danced

[@karlgoldhamer3445]

16 years old in 1973. Brings back feelings I thought I never would feel again. Tears in my eyes...

[@cynthiabinder3730]

✌ ☮ 🕊 you tube is here classic music is now 1970s. 🤓hugs n hug 🤗

[@yda5039]

so was I, the best summer ever.....🥰😇

[@mhansen5646]

Me too, what a time we had!

[@dizzylizzy6571]

HI KARL: I was 13 in 1973. WOW HOW I MISS THOSE DAYS! Those really and truly were the GOOD OLD DAYS! No I take that back-----THE GREAT OLD DAYS! God bless ya!

[@franciscovalladolid3659]

Soon , to be 59..... hearing , this .............. Time machine 😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️

[@wingardiumlachancla9078]

Doesn't even need lyrics... It's just perfect.

[@karenartingstall471]

Boom 2020

[@cliffpadilla5871]

Agreed.

[@RexStewartoriginals]

I play this when I'm creating my art pieces...This, and Rhapsody in White.

[@marcionbispo]

I Agree, but the version with the singers of the Love Unlimited Orchestra is also remarkable and perfect!

[@victorsauvage1890]

Would make a great background tune for a hot tv show - viz 'Rockford Files' etc

[@user-up8ml8gp9f]

My Brother use to play Berry White All the time😢 R.I.P

[@Arteshir]

Sweet times Sweet memories greatest music I weep for America now...lost soul lost USA

[@simmiewilliams5970]

This one is on Gods playlist.

[@emmawalton1849]

@Simmie Williams from your mouth. To GOD'S EARS :-)

[@audioussoundstudios4732]

Yup while working in his garden and drinking wine

[@davidclark5161]

Yes , you got that right .

[@karinevanwaerebeek4482]

✨💖✨

[@Worthy90]

AMEN

[@stevesshaves8730]

Still to this day I get chills when I listen to this. One of the greatest instrumentals ever written.

[@anja9303]

Not one of the greatest. Its the, that so ever what, fucking whatever greatest! Cant discribe (I am german, sorry). For me: My #1

[@eserisaacaarontaylan6136]

Yes this song will always be the one and only in all time Barry's masterpiece

[@eserisaacaarontaylan6136]

Yes it's was the greatest orchestra even created from meastro Barry white

[@eserisaacaarontaylan6136]

Yes this song will always here for forever meastro Barry white with his 🎵 music and his songs 🎻🎻🎷🎶 brought many people together with love and memories and with our daily life forever ❤️❤️❤️☺️🌹🎶🎶🎻🎻🎷🎷

[@mrblue2011]

@@anja9303 I agree. Greatest ever nothing comparable

[@Highheels4ever]

THANK YOU KZbin for this magnificent work keeping this music alive for all of us to enjoy it, it is immensely appreciated! Awesomely done, KZbin!!! 🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dayceem]

Barry White was among the greats who helped define the '70's.

[@captainspire9094]

Gosh dang it. Real music, real rhythm, REAL heart and soul. Behold.

[@markjacobsen717]

another beautiful job! My girl and I boogied to this in '73,,,been married now 39 years! 44 years including dating in school. graduated in '71 still going strong.

[@MrIrrepressible]

just read ur comment. sounds like u and ur wife are very happy together.

[@markjacobsen717]

***** yes we are, sitting here listening to good music and the rain outside.

[@michellewaller3875]

+Mark Jacobsen may i ask which one are you praising mygirl talking about my giiirl, on aa cloudy.. i guess youd say...

[@michellewaller3875]

+Mark Jacobsen just got it ty

[@markjacobsen717]

+Michelle Waller praising my wonderful wife, almost 40 years now. we both still love the music too!

[@user-sw3yp5cz5r]

The 1st Time I Ever Heard this Song, I Thought it was the Most Beautiful Song I Ever Heard in my Young Life. ❤ I was a 7th Grader....🙃😄😁🙂 50 yrs later, I'm a Father, Step-Father God-Father AND GRAND-Father. 🙂 BARRY WHITE was a Musical GENIUS. Way Ahead of his Time. He Used STRINGS in his Art. The Sound of STRINGS in Music Give it AMBIENCE & Depth. As a Musician, myself, I Hear SO MUCH in this Track. It is a Masterpiece of Work. It Can Help HEAL People.

[@raybarger8119]

Im 70 and still amazed at what he wrote. Genius

[@bartondrums6606]

The "grown up" era of American popular music. Barry White had class.

[@victorsauvage1890]

Yes - 'Grown-up' is the way to put it - viz 'Witchita Lineman' - The 'Cowsils' 'The Park, the Rain and Everything'; Richard Harris, 'MacArthur Park', Led Zeppelin 'Stairway to Heaven'; ; Procul Harum, 'Whiter Shade of Pale'; Handel's 'Zadok the Priest' - Bach's 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring' ; Henry Mancini, 'The Magnificent Seven'; - 'The Righteous Brothers', 'Ebb Tide' & 'Unchained Melody' - Reminescent of 'Miami Vice' background music.

[@melbasmith2706]

I love that music Barry white

[@mikepatrick5909]

@@victorsauvage1890 yup today music is jejune

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Who is listening in 2020. I could listen to the song 10 times a day and still not get tired of it. Great song to be listening to driving down the road especially in a muscle car

[@user-yv1un6js8z]

George Harley Rider hell yeah!!!❤️

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Άννα Αλατσάκη 👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎

[@sjrefugia771]

me too..

[@TheJuan72]

lots of memories good 'ol days.

[@VillVDr]

YES YES... PRESENT!!🙋🏽‍♀️

[@syamillim3332]

I'm 51 years old and still remember this song during the 70's as a kid.

[@KevinBower-xl7tm]

Everytime I hear this song, I think of the series "Love Boat" I am so glad I was a kid in the 70's. It will never be repeated. Enjoy the music America!😂

[@floatingonfloyd5589]

Generation X is blessed!! '68 vintage here....

[@stischer47]

Every time I hear this tune I get an ache in my soul...for the lost innocence, class, beauty that this song evokes.

[@bubblesb3877]

stischer47 I call it, the awakening ❤️🔥

[@audreykennedy8891]

Music from my childhood.

[@efrainmnieves8594]

Couldn't have expressed it better

[@Apollo_Blaze]

We know what you mean, we feel it too

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

It's youth you're aching for -- WE'RE aching for.

[@GentlemanAmerican]

Beautiful piece of music. More than 45 years old and it still sounds awesome.

[@bubblesb3877]

John NY yes it does 🔥 then and now

[@raffaellosanti9806]

John NY Crap!!! Where did 45 yrs go?!?!!?!

[@antoniosalvatore703]

Who loves music knows that this music doesn't die

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Amen

[@upthedownescalator630]

@@antoniosalvatore703 Exactly! It's like the Glenn Miller music, the Tommy Dorsey music, the Andrews Sisters vocalizing stuff, the Peggy Lee... man. You're right. Good music never dies

[@rtisom]

This is just exquisite. I grew up in the 1970's, this just gets better and more wonderful with the passage of time, like the best wines.