I've Got So Much to Give (album)
Encyclopedia
I've Got So Much to Give is the self-produced debut album by American
R&B singer Barry White
, released in 1973 on the 20th Century
label. The album immediately marked out White's distinctive trademark sound (growling monologues, impassioned vocals, percussive rhythm tracks, and soaring string arrangements), particularly via its breakout single "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby
", an R&B chart-topper and #3 pop hit which remains one of White's definitive and most influential recordings. I've Got So Much to Give follows the pattern pioneered from 1969 onwards by such as Isaac Hayes
and Motown
producer Norman Whitfield
of containing a small number of lengthy and ambitious tracks forming a cohesive whole, rather than the previously accepted norm for R&B albums of two or three potential hit singles surrounded by filler. The album was an immediate success, becoming the first of four consecutive White albums to top the R&B chart
and peaking at #16 on the pop chart
.
Although most of White's more highly-regarded 20th Century albums have remained in print, I've Got So Much to Give is currently (2010) unavailable for purchase, with sought-after second-hand copies selling for very high sums.
United States
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R&B singer Barry White
Barry White
Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter , was an American composer and singer-songwriter.A five-time Grammy Award-winner known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White's greatest success came in the 1970s as a solo singer and with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, crafting many enduring...
, released in 1973 on the 20th Century
20th Century Records
20th Century Fox Records, also known as 20th Fox Records and 20th Century Records, was a subsidiary of film studio 20th Century Fox.-History:It began in 1958 as 20th Fox Records. In 1963, 20th Fox Records became 20th Century-Fox Records...
label. The album immediately marked out White's distinctive trademark sound (growling monologues, impassioned vocals, percussive rhythm tracks, and soaring string arrangements), particularly via its breakout single "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby
I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby
"I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" is a song written, produced and recorded by Barry White. Considering how successful it would end up being, it would probably come as a surprise that, for many years, White had little to no interest in a recording career...
", an R&B chart-topper and #3 pop hit which remains one of White's definitive and most influential recordings. I've Got So Much to Give follows the pattern pioneered from 1969 onwards by such as Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the...
and Motown
Motown Records
Motown is a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on April 14, 1960. The name, a portmanteau of motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit...
producer Norman Whitfield
Norman Whitfield
Norman Jesse Whitfield was an American songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Berry Gordy's Motown label during the 1960s...
of containing a small number of lengthy and ambitious tracks forming a cohesive whole, rather than the previously accepted norm for R&B albums of two or three potential hit singles surrounded by filler. The album was an immediate success, becoming the first of four consecutive White albums to top the R&B chart
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
and peaking at #16 on the pop chart
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
.
Although most of White's more highly-regarded 20th Century albums have remained in print, I've Got So Much to Give is currently (2010) unavailable for purchase, with sought-after second-hand copies selling for very high sums.
Track listing
- "Standing in the Shadows of LoveStanding in the Shadows of Love"Standing in the Shadows of Love" is a 1966 hit single recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song is one of the most well-known Motown tunes of the 1960s...
" (Eddie Holland, Lamont DozierLamont DozierLamont Herbert Dozier is an American songwriter and record producer, born in Detroit, Michigan. Dozier has either co-written or produced several US Billboard #1 hits.-Career:...
, Brian HollandBrian HollandBrian Holland is an American songwriter and record producer, best known as a member of Holland–Dozier–Holland. That songwriting and production team that was responsible for much of the Motown sound and numerous hit records by artists such as Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Four Tops,...
) - 8:02 - "Bring Back My Yesterday" (Barry White, Relf) - 6:42
- "I Found Someone" (White) - 5:54
- "I've Got So Much to GiveI've Got So Much To Give"I've Got So Much to Give" is an R&B contemporary romantic ballad composed and recorded by popular soul artist Barry White in 1972. It was originally conceived by White as a single but then featured on the album of the same name , that peaked at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart...
" (White) - 8:14 - "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More BabyI'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby"I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" is a song written, produced and recorded by Barry White. Considering how successful it would end up being, it would probably come as a surprise that, for many years, White had little to no interest in a recording career...
" (White) - 7:11
2010 Edition Bonus Tracks
- "Just a Little More Baby" (Instrumental)
- "I've Got So Much to Give" (Instrumental)
Singles
- "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby" (US PopBillboard Hot 100The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
#3, US R&BHot R&B/Hip-Hop SongsHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
#1, UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
#23) - "I've Got So Much to Give" (US Pop #32, US R&B #5)