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The Maestro of Love, Barry White.

Soul singer Barry White, the sweet-talking, deep-voiced performer who rhapsodizes about love. His hits include "My First, My Last, My Everything," "Never Never Gonna Give Up," and "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More." Before he became a hit as a solo performer, White put together the female vocal trio, Love Unlimited and founded the Love Unlimited Orchestra, a 40 piece ensemble to accompany himself and the trio. White has a new autobiography, "Barry White: Love Unlimited." (written with Marc Eliot, published by Broadway books). His new CD is "Barry White: Staying Power" (Private music).

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 27, 1999: Interview with Barry White; Review of Michael Frayn's novel "Headlong."

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