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| I`ve Got So Much to Give | ||||
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| Released | March 27, 1973 | |||
| Recorded | November 1972 – January 1973 | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 36:03 | |||
| Label | 20th Century | |||
| Producer | Barry White | |||
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Discográfica: 20th Century · · Productor: Barry White
1973 studio album by Barry White
I`ve Got So Much to Give is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Barry White, released on March 27, 1973, on the 20th Century label.
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1973 studio album by Barry White
I`ve Got So Much to Give is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Barry White, released on March 27, 1973, on the 20th Century label.
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The album topped the R&B albums chart. It also reached number 16 on the Billboard 200. The album was a success, yielding two Billboard R&B top-ten singles, "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby", which peaked at number 1, and the title track. Both were also successful on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at numbers 3 and 32 respectively. "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" was also a hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 23. The album was digitally remastered and reissued on CD with instrumental bonus tracks on May 4, 2010, by Hip-O Select.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| Christgau`s Record Guide | B[3] |
The album received moderate reviews. Stephen Erlewine of AllMusic wrote: "In a sense, his sound is fully formed—there’s no mistaking his velvet baritone or his lush, string-draped surrounding, particularly on the album`s closing "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More, Baby," a song so seductive it set the pace for the rest of his career".[2] However, the album was criticized for sounding like Isaac Hayes. Village Voice critic Robert Christgau wrote "White`s hustle is to combine Isaac Hayes`s power with Al Green`s niceness, and he succeeds, in his way, but the synthesis has its drawbacks--tends to compound his humorlessness and mendacity as well.[3]"
Track listing
All tracks are written by Barry White, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Standing in the Shadows of Love" | Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland | 8:00 |
| 2. | "Bring Back My Yesterday" | Barry White, Bob Relf | 6:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 3. | "I`ve Found Someone" | 5:55 |
| 4. | "I`ve Got So Much to Give" | 8:11 |
| 5. | "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" | 7:20 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" (Instrumental) | 4:16 |
| 7. | "I`ve Got So Much to Give" (Instrumental) | 5:17 |
Personnel
- Barry White – lead vocals, arranger, design concept
- Gene Page – arranger
Technical
- Frank Kejmar – engineer
- Ken Veeder – photography
"Special thanks: Joyce Hudson, Linda Allen, Laurie Sepe, Carol Hartsfield, Tony Sepe and Sterling Radcliffe. Very, very special: Love Unlimited. Spiritual advisor: Larry Nunes."
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] | 39 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[5] | 64 |
| US Billboard 200[6] | 16 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [8] | US R&B [1] | UK [9] | ||
| 1973 | "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| "I`ve Got So Much to Give" | 32 | 5 | — | |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
- List of Billboard number-one R&B albums of 1973
1973 studio album by Barry White
I`ve Got So Much to Give is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Barry White, released on March 27, 1973, on the 20th Century label.
History
The album topped the R&B albums chart. It also reached number 16 on the Billboard 200. The album was a success, yielding two Billboard R&B top-ten singles, "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby", which peaked at number 1, and the title track. Both were also successful on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at numbers 3 and 32 respectively. "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" was also a hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 23. The album was digitally remastered and reissued on CD with instrumental bonus tracks on May 4, 2010, by Hip-O Select.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
| Christgau`s Record Guide | B[3] |
The album received moderate reviews. Stephen Erlewine of AllMusic wrote: "In a sense, his sound is fully formed—there’s no mistaking his velvet baritone or his lush, string-draped surrounding, particularly on the album`s closing "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More, Baby," a song so seductive it set the pace for the rest of his career".[2] However, the album was criticized for sounding like Isaac Hayes. Village Voice critic Robert Christgau wrote "White`s hustle is to combine Isaac Hayes`s power with Al Green`s niceness, and he succeeds, in his way, but the synthesis has its drawbacks--tends to compound his humorlessness and mendacity as well.[3]"
Track listing
All tracks are written by Barry White, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Standing in the Shadows of Love" | Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland | 8:00 |
| 2. | "Bring Back My Yesterday" | Barry White, Bob Relf | 6:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 3. | "I`ve Found Someone" | 5:55 |
| 4. | "I`ve Got So Much to Give" | 8:11 |
| 5. | "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" | 7:20 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" (Instrumental) | 4:16 |
| 7. | "I`ve Got So Much to Give" (Instrumental) | 5:17 |
Personnel
- Barry White – lead vocals, arranger, design concept
- Gene Page – arranger
Technical
- Frank Kejmar – engineer
- Ken Veeder – photography
"Special thanks: Joyce Hudson, Linda Allen, Laurie Sepe, Carol Hartsfield, Tony Sepe and Sterling Radcliffe. Very, very special: Love Unlimited. Spiritual advisor: Larry Nunes."
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] | 39 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[5] | 64 |
| US Billboard 200[6] | 16 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [8] | US R&B [1] | UK [9] | ||
| 1973 | "I`m Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| "I`ve Got So Much to Give" | 32 | 5 | — | |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
- List of Billboard number-one R&B albums of 1973
