Walrus of Love

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The eggman of the chorus, while possibly a reference to Carroll's Humpty Dumpty, was more likely The Animals’ lead singer Eric Burdon following a particularly notable incident recounted to Lennon at a London party. The song itself can be divided into three parts: The beginning inspired by a police siren ( Mister City p’liceman sitting, pretty little p’licemen in a row), the middle a short rhyme about Lennon sitting in his garden ( Sitting in an English garden waiting for the sun), and the finale as a truly nonsensical part directed at the students attempting to dissect Beatles songs ( Elementary penguin singing Hare Krishna). Lennon claimed he wrote the first two lines on separate acid trips; he explained much of the song to Playboy in 1980: [9]

MacDonald, Ian (2005). Revolution in the Head: The Beatles' Records and the Sixties (2nd rev. edn) . Chicago Review Press. ISBN 978-1-55652-733-3. His explicitly seductive lyrics later verged on self-parody and his last pop triumph in the 1970s came instead with a cover version of Billy Joel's Just The Way You Are. https://www.npr.org/2019/08/05/747738120/how-bessie-smith-influenced-a-century-of-popular-music?t=1613657991687 In 1974, White married singer Glodean James. The couple collaborated on the 1981 album Barry & Glodean. [24] They reportedly separated in 1988, [29] [24] but they were still legally married until White's death in 2003, although they lived separate lives. [30] Although estranged from White for over a decade, as his widow she was made sole executor of his estate. [31] Children [ edit ]

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In his infamous 1980 interview with Playboy and Yoko Ono, which was published in 1981, Lennon explained his thought process for the song in more depth. With his large frame and unmistakably deep, rich, voice, Barry White was a towering figure in the world of soul music. Dubbed the Walrus of Love, he enjoyed a virtual monopoly on pillow talk disco during the mid-1970s.

At eight years old, White sang in his church choir. But by the age of sixteen, his brother had been murdered in a gang fight, he’d quit school, had two children and was sitting in jail when hearing Elvis Presley’s “It’s Now Or Never” inspired him to fly straight and pursue a career in music. He played bass for The Upfronts before releasing music under the name Barry White and as Lee Barry. Dowlding, William J. (2009). Beatlesongs. Simon and Schuster. p.199. ISBN 978-1-4391-4719-1. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021 . Retrieved 28 October 2016. The message he preached was one of self-reliance, how he turned his life around after being jailed as a teenager. Barry White, often referred to as “The Maestro” or “The Walrus of Love,” was a legendary American singer, songwriter, and producer. Born on September 12, 1944, in Galveston, Texas, White’s velvety baritone voice and romantic ballads made him one of the most distinctive and influential figures in soul and R&B music.This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( July 2019) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) On September 20, 2004, White was posthumously inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in New York. On September 12, 2013, which would have been White's 69th birthday, he was posthumously awarded the 2,506th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6914 Hollywood Boulevard in the category of recording. [37] The show Counting Cars paid tribute to White by restoring the last car he owned for his widow, Glodean. His most successful season came in 1963. At the 1963 International Cross Country Championships in San Sebastián, Spain, he surprised by topping the field, beating the much more established Gaston Roelants by over 10 seconds. Brotherhood of man in their chart topping heyday Fontenot, Robert (2007). "I Am the Walrus". About.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2008 . Retrieved 7 December 2007.

In September 2002, White was hospitalized with kidney failure attributed to chronic high blood pressure; he was also believed to have been diabetic. While undergoing dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant in May 2003, White suffered a severe stroke, which forced him to retire from public life. He also suffered multiple seizures in his last few weeks. [34] But the legendary singer left his 900-strong audience spellbound for an hour in October 2000, recounting tales from his past and letting them into a few of the Walrus of Love's secrets. But White was able to ally this trademark husky growl to sweeping string arrangements and catchy soul melodies, to create a distinctive disco sound.

And it’s not just the ladies who show their appreciation.

White is survived by his wife Glodean, his partner Katherine Denton and eight children from his two marriages. If you're looking for ways to incorporate more Barry White into your life, one suggestion would be to create a playlist featuring his greatest hits. This would be perfect for a romantic dinner party or a quiet evening at home. Another idea could be to watch some of his live performances on YouTube or other streaming platforms – seeing him in action will give you a whole new appreciation for his talent!

White's unstable health prevented him from receiving a new kidney, and he died on July 4, 2003, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 58 years old. [34] [35] His remains were cremated, and the ashes were scattered in the ocean off the California coast. [36] Legacy [ edit ]Despite being unable to read or write music, White sold more than 100 million records, had more underwear thrown at him than Tom Jones and boasted of meeting hundreds of "Barrys" - apparently conceived to his seductive, soulful, music. Deezen, Eddie (2012). "Who was the walrus? Analyzing the strangest Beatle's song" . Retrieved 9 July 2017. Smith, Steve (September 20, 2013). "Barry White Gets Walk of Fame Star". San Gabriel Valley Tribune . Retrieved January 6, 2014. The same year's Stone Gon' went top 20 and the following year's Can't Get Enough went all the way to number one.