I Belong to You
Love Unlimited
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I belong to you For as long as you want me to In love with you I'll always be Forever true til 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 Ain't nothin' they can say my darlin' Ain't no way All that I want I've got All I can think of is only you now 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 can see baby I've got you I may not be the best but I ain't seen no one yet Love you the way I do All I can think of is only yo love (repeat chorus)
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Written by: BARRY WHITE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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."
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Songwriter's CreditThis love ballad was written by Barry White, who was a renowned songwriter, composer, and music producer.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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InfluenceThe song is considered a pivotal milestone in the R&B genre. Its influence can be traced in various pieces of music by later artists.
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DurationThis song lasts approximately 3 minutes and 56 seconds, making it a standard length for songs from the same era.
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Love Unlimited LineupThe 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.
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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."
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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.
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InspirationBarry White reportedly wrote "I Belong to You" and various other Love Unlimited songs as romantic expressions to his wife, Glodean James.
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Live PerformancesThough Barry White was not a member of Love Unlimited, he often performed "I Belong to You" with the group during live concerts.
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Critical Recognition"I Belong to You" was nominated for a Grammy in 1975 for Best R&B Song.
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Music VideoWhile 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.
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LongevityDespite being over four decades old, "I Belong to You" continues to be a staple on classic R&B and soul radio stations.
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LegacyLove 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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