Love's Theme

Barry White

About Love's Theme

"Love's Theme" is an instrumental piece written by Barry White and recorded by White's The Love Unlimited Orchestra and released in 1973 as a single. It is one of the few instrumental and purely orchestral singles to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, which it did in early 1974. Billboard ranked it as the #3 song for 1974. The piece was included on two albums: 1973's Under the Influence of... Love Unlimited (by the vocal group Love Unlimited) and 1974's Rhapsody in White by the Love Unlimited Orchestra. The recording, with a large string orchestra, wah-wah guitar, and big rhythm, is considered to be an influence on the disco sound, which would explode in popularity the following year. The song was also popular on the Adult Contemporary chart in the U. S., where it spent two weeks at #1. It was also used by ABC Sports for many years as the opening theme music for its golf coverage. New York television station WPIX used it as the closing music for its then-Action News franchise during the mid-1970s. 


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Play our love's theme tonight
My love's here, it's no dream tonight
It''s been so long
Since we've danced to our love song
I know the melody that made him mine
Will be the melody that keeps him close to me (love's theme)

Play our love's theme once more
Make him feel, like he felt before
While the lights are low
Please, let the music flow
I know that the melody that made him mine
Will be the melody that keeps him close to me (love's theme)

Play our love's theme again
Touch his heart, touch his soul and then
Once we sip the wine
His lips will come to mine
I know that the melody that made him mine
Will be the melody that keeps him close to me
Love's theme...

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Barry White

Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter ((1944-09-12)September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003(2003-07-04)), was an American composer and singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: BARRY WHITE

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12 facts about this song

Song Fact
"Love's Theme" is a piece of instrumental music which was written by the great American singer-songwriter, Barry White.
Artist Fact
Barry White was not only a solo artist but also the creator of two successful groups, "Love Unlimited" and "Love Unlimited Orchestra".
Chart Fact
The track "Love's Theme" was a major hit in the U.S. when it was initially released in 1973, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Performance Fact
Barry White had actually neither sung nor spoken lyrics in "Love's Theme"; instead, it was performed by Love Unlimited and Love Unlimited Orchestra, his touring groups.
Impact Fact
"Love's Theme" was instrumental in defining the soft soul/disco sound of the '70s, laying the groundwork for many subsequent disco hits.
Album Fact
The song appeared on the album “Under the Influence of Love Unlimited” which was the second album by girl group Love Unlimited.
Music Genre Fact
The "Love's Theme" style is categorized as R&B, soul, disco, and jazz, which set the trend for a significant part of the 70s music scene, directly influencing the disco wave of that period.
Cover Fact
In 1998, smooth jazz musician Rick Braun covered "Love's Theme" for his album "Full Stride."
Award Fact
"Love's Theme" earned Barry White two Grammy nominations in 1974: for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Instrumental Composition.
Historical Fact
Besides the U.S., "Love's Theme" was also successful internationally, scoring the top spot in Canada, and ranking within the top 10 of multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, and France.
Film Usage Fact
The instrumental track "Love's Theme" continues to be popular decades following its release and has been used in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Despicable Me," "The Simpsons," and "The King of Queens."
Legacy Fact
Even after so many years of its release, "Love's Theme" remains one of the most noteworthy songs from Barry White, Love Unlimited, and Love Unlimited Orchestra, proving the timeless appeal of this unique blend of music genres.

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