Love Unlimited was a female vocal trio that provided backing vocals for

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on his albums and concert tours. They also found success with their own recordings.

Career

Formed in 1969, the group included Barry White's future wife, Glodean James, her sister, Linda James, and their cousin Diane Taylor (who died of cancer in

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on November 29, 1985 at age 38). Their first

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was " Walkin' in the Rain with the One I Love" in 1972. It peaked at number 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 7 on the ''

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'' Top 100, and 6 on the Best Selling Soul Singles Chart. It was also successful in the

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, peaking at number 14 on the

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. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a

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by the

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in July 1972. In 1973, when their album titled '' Under the Influence of... Love Unlimited'' peaked at number 3 on the ''Billboard'' Pop Albums chart, Love Unlimited became the first female group to have an album reach the top five since '' Greatest Hits Vol. 3'' from

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in 1970. The album featured the single " It May Be Winter Outside (But in My Heart It's Spring)" a song originally written by White for

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in 1966. It would peak at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in early 1975. In 1975, they had their first and only number 1 song, " I Belong to You", which spent a week at the top of the Best Selling Soul Singles Chart. It also peaked at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was featured on their third album ''

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'' which also included a vocal version of " Love's Theme". In 1977, they were moved to White's own record label Unlimited Gold, recording two further albums '' He's All I've Got'' and '' Love Is Back''.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

External links

* {{Authority control American disco girl groups Musical groups established in 1969 Musical groups disestablished in 1985 Uni Records artists The Love Unlimited Orchestra members