Barry White Dead At 58.

**Bernie** · July 4th, 2003, 04:58 PM

It's almost 5PM New York time and while listening for the weather update I heard that Barry White died today at the age of 58. Details are sketchy, but it is likely due to his long running wait for an organ donar...

The poor guy was only 58 years old and it instantly brought memories of losing my dad to an accident at the same age.

Still have wonderful memories of listening to all that great music while growing up in the 1970s. May he rest in peace.

**PaulC** · July 4th, 2003, 05:04 PM

Barry White - You are 'The First, The Last, My Everything' Thank You! I Love You!

**peppertree5706** · July 4th, 2003, 05:06 PM

I am so sorry to hear of the death of Barry White. My memory of his music is probably what he would like. Steamy nights on hot dates with his music on the radio. We listened in the front seat and then made our "night moves" in the back seat of a 1971 Maverick. We listened to him in dark parts of Coney Island and "parked" by Plum Beach off the Belt Parkway always while it was dark.

This is what the memory of his music brings back. Hottest song for my date and me was, "It's Ecstasy When You Lie Down Next To Me."

Herbie Mann-He had a long career but his influence on me was an extended version of 'Hijack" during the early days of disco. I remember that the guys at WPIX-FM liked to play Hijiack often. I really got into that song. I am sad to see the passing of Herbie Mann.

**Bernie** · July 4th, 2003, 05:09 PM

Here's a link to a news story on Barry White's passing.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/...in561787.shtml

**Forrrce** · July 4th, 2003, 05:57 PM

****You did your bit, Big Man****

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

**jazz_pilgrim** · July 4th, 2003, 06:45 PM

When I heard the sad news tonight, I just went and slammed on "Can't get Enough Of Your Love". My own personal tribute - paying my respects to the great man.

I think he was one of the greatest - his influence on not only disco music but on black music was enormous.

BARRY WHITE. Respect to you, Sir. Thank you for the enormous contribution you have made to music. And for the pleasure you have given to millions.

RIP. God Bless.

A fan

**QUINNY** · July 4th, 2003, 07:05 PM

He had a good life.
Look out for 'greatest hits' at a shop near you in a few weeks.
It's a bit like, the King is dead, long live the King, eh?
R.I.P.

**Giovanni** · July 4th, 2003, 07:32 PM

Words can't explain what the music give us deep down inside.
He was THE music.....
Respect

**NickNack** · July 4th, 2003, 07:50 PM

I had just turned on the evening news and heard the anchor say that Barry White died. I had the remote in my hand and flung it across the room. Didn't even realize I'd done it.

The music this man gave and shared with the world will be around for a long time to come. I am really going to hurt realizing he'll never do anything else. They said he was working on a new CD before he got very ill. I hope enough was done for a release.

Right now, I'm playing "Your Love - So Good I Can Taste It".

Dear Barry,
Motown said it best: "What you gave... is more than enough to last." Thank you, Maestro.

**rhessel** · July 4th, 2003, 11:30 PM

Dear Barry:

We will miss you :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Bernie, shouldn't we create a special article about him, such as discography, biography and interviews??

Cheers, :( :( :( :(

**Leanmean** · July 5th, 2003, 12:03 AM

God, the Maestro is gone from us. I was on my way to pick up my mom to go see fireworks tonight when I turned on the radio and caught, "from the late, great Barry White who died at the age of 58."

I couldn't believe it. Didn't want to. I knew he had been sick, but you just don't want to focus on that I guess.

Barry White's music turned me on and on and on when I first heard "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Babe" and Never, Never Give You Up" when I was a mere 16. His music was the backdrop to my coming out days.I will miss him. He was an icon. Thanks Barry for the love.

Marcio** · July 5th, 2003, 01:14 AM

Thank you Barry White, you're my personal soulstar, thank you for songs like "Brazilian Love Song", "Rio de Janeiro" and "In Brazil". Music Maestro, Please!!! :(

**Outsider** · July 5th, 2003, 01:17 AM

I heard about his death earlier today, and it's really sad. Barry was a very talented singer, and he will be missed.

:evil:

**K-Bee** · July 5th, 2003, 03:12 AM

The passing of Barry White was the first thing i heard about when i got out of bed this morning.
What a terrible way to start the day :cry:

I've been a big fan since i was a kid and i'm really sad that he was never able to recover from his kidney failure. Thankfully, he left a huge cataloque of music for us all to remember him by.

where ever you may be now Barry...K-Bee salute you!

**efunk_adelic** · July 5th, 2003, 03:43 AM

What a horrible day this has been. Barry will be remembered for his music for a very very long time. I'm still in shock right now... because I am learning of his passing as we speak. :cry: I'm listening to my favorite song by him I've Found Someone .

Barry may you rest in peace.... you are truely blessed :)