I Belong to You

Barry White

About I Belong to You

"I Belong To You" is a 1974 single by the trio Love Unlimited, which was their only single to hit #1 on the R&B chart (for one week, in early 1975). It was their second and last Top 40 entry, peaking at #27. The ballad was done in a retro girl group singing style and was written and produced by Barry White. Mariah Carey's "It's a Wrap" samples the song on her 2009 Island Def Jam album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.


Year:
1981
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I belong to you
For as long as you want me to
I belong to you
For as long as you want me to

In love with you
I'll always be
Forever true
Till you set me free

Please don't you worry
About all the guys around
They can't sweet talk me
They can't put you down

And nothin' they could say
My darlin', in the way
All that I want I've got
All I can think of
Is only you, love

I belong to you
For as long as you want me to
I belong to you, baby
For as long as you want me to

There's no love
Like what we've known
Everything is right
We can't go wrong

Girls don't bother me
No matter what they do
Any fool could see
Baby, I've got you

I may not be the best
But I ain't seen no one yet
All I can think of
Is only you, love

I (Oh, baby, oh, baby, oh, baby) belong to you (My baby)
For as long as you want me to
I belong to you (Oh, baby, baby, baby)
For as long as you want me to

I belong to you
For as long as you want me to
I belong to you (My baby)

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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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14 facts about this song

Release Information
"I Belong to You" is a song by Barry White's backing vocals group, Love Unlimited, from their 1974 album "Under the Influence of Love Unlimited."
Songwriter's Credit
This love ballad was written by Barry White, who was a renowned songwriter, composer, and music producer.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B chart in 1975. It also reached number 27 on the Billboard Pop chart, earning the band widespread recognition.
Influence
The song is considered a pivotal milestone in the R&B genre. Its influence can be traced in various pieces of music by later artists.
Duration
This song lasts approximately 3 minutes and 56 seconds, making it a standard length for songs from the same era.
Love Unlimited Lineup
The lineup for Love Unlimited when "I Belong to You" was recorded and released consisted of Glodean James, who was Barry White's wife, her sister, Linda James, and their cousin, Diane Taylor.
Album's Success
"Under the Influence of Love Unlimited" was the second album by the Love Unlimited that went gold, thanks to the chart-topping success of "I Belong to You."
Musical Style
"I Belong to You" is characterized by the smooth, sultry vocals of Love Unlimited over the lush, orchestral production typical of Barry White's style.
Inspiration
Barry White reportedly wrote "I Belong to You" and various other Love Unlimited songs as romantic expressions to his wife, Glodean James.
Live Performances
Though Barry White was not a member of Love Unlimited, he often performed "I Belong to You" with the group during live concerts.
Critical Recognition
"I Belong to You" was nominated for a Grammy in 1975 for Best R&B Song.
Music Video
While many of Barry White's songs have official music videos, there is no record of one for "I Belong to You". Fans can find live performances and unofficial uploads online.
Longevity
Despite being over four decades old, "I Belong to You" continues to be a staple on classic R&B and soul radio stations.
Legacy
Love Unlimited's popularity dipped after the mid-1970s, but "I Belong to You" remains one of their signature songs and a memorial to the musical talents of Barry White.

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