album · February 23, 1979
Super Movie Themes - Just A Little Bit Different
Love Unlimited Orchestra
20th Century-Fox RecordsSee this day
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The Love Unlimited Orchestra's 1979 album "Super Movie Themes - Just A Little Bit Different" offered a disco-tinged, instrumental take on film music. It featured re-recordings of themes from "The Manchurian Candidate," "Midnight Cowboy," and "The Godfather," among others.
- The album was released on 20th Century-Fox Records, a label primarily known for film soundtracks.
- Arranged and conducted by Barry White, the album featured a full orchestra and string section.
- This record charted at number 37 on Billboard's R&B Albums chart.
Love Unlimited Orchestra was a studio-based instrumental group led by Barry White, known for their lush arrangements and strings. They provided the backing for Barry White's vocal group Love Unlimited and his solo work, before releasing their own records in the mid-70s. This album, "Super Movie Themes - Just A Little Bit Different," arrived as disco was cresting and White's own popularity was beginning its steep decline.
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