24 Feb 2016
Anthony White – 1976 – Could It Be Magic

The Philly sound always lifts you, here is the great underated singer Anthony White in his only amazing LP. Anthony White is an accomplished singer. Born in Philadelphia, he signed to the Philadelphia International label in 1975. There he released a debut single entitled ‘Hey Baby‘. The...
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09 Aug 2015
White Heat – 1975 – White Heat

An obscure side project of Barry White (“White” Heat, get it?) – and a pretty darn tasty batch of ensemble funk tracks!  The sound is less White-oriented than some of his other side groups – with a stripped-down sound that doesn’t have the strings...
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11 Jan 2024
Love Unlimited – 1974 – In Heat

Love Unlimited’s best LP was In Heat. All of the right elements came together for the group and their mentor/producer, Barry White, who co-wrote most of the songs and did some arranging. The cornerstone of the album is the elegant ballad “I Belong to You“. Arranged...
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06 Nov 2023
Betty & Dee – 1976 – The Girls…

Here’s a record that officially doesn’t even exist, because the Buddah catalog number on the sleeve is held by an altogether different LP in the official Buddah release list. If you like your soul music in the smooth and rich Barry White production style, this...
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30 Dec 2021
The Manhattans – 1976 – The Manhattans

The Manhattans were one of those classic R&B vocal groups who manage to achieve incredible career longevity by adapting their style to fit changing times. Formed in the ’60s as a doo wop-influenced R&B quintet, the Manhattans reinvented themselves as sweet smooth soul balladeers during the...
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