Barry White
Barry White
Barry Whitewas an American composer and singer-songwriter...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth12 September 1944
CityGalveston, TX
CountryUnited States of America
truth hypocrisy saws
When I saw corruption, I was forced to find truth on my own. I couldn't swallow the hypocrisy.
biggest book lessons problem
The biggest problem I had was remembering accurately. The book is about the lessons I've learned, things I went through and endured.
american-musician aspects dealing people statement
I'm very happy with this new record. It's dealing with different aspects of love-it's me making a statement about people doing something with their lives. It is about caring for others.
advance contract felt heart inside listened signed
I listened to my accountants and lawyers. I signed the contract and put the advance in the bank, but inside my heart I felt something was wrong.
blacks business changing music women
Blacks own so little of the music business it's pathetic. But I see that changing soon. Black artists, black businessmen and women will unite.
excited fooling
I started fooling around with the intro to one of the songs. Then another song, and another. I was so excited when I went into the studio.
american-musician changed changes hope life lives people reading
After reading the book, I hope young people will see how I changed my life and how it's up to them to make changes in their own lives to succeed.
barry launch record
We were ready to launch Barry White, but the record company wouldn't put it out. Said it wouldn't sell.
business knowing lasted longer music
I don't know if it's my music, my lyrics, my sound, and knowing the music business the way I do-all I can say is, my career has lasted way longer than I expected.
subjects picks ifs
Everyone to me has to pick a subject to talk about in music if you're going to be a writer.
baby travel real
I kept my babies fed. I could have dumped them, but I didn't. I decided that whatever trip I was on, they were going with me. You're looking at a real daddy.
kids giving today
In my day, we didn't have the cocaine, so we went out and knocked somebody over the head and took the money. But today, all this cocaine and crack, it doesn't give kids a chance.
mother morning scared
I woke up one morning, went downstairs, said 'Good morning' to my mother and nearly scared both of us to death.'
strong mama streets
Mama tried to save us from the streets, but the streets were too strong.