The BBC referred to Barry White by his nickname `` The Walrus of Love '' in his obituary .
`` In an obituary affectionately referring to White by his familiar nickname , 'The Walrus of Love , ' the BBC recalled `` '' the rich timbres of one of the most distinctive soul voices of his generation , about which it was once said : 'If chocolate fudge cake could sing , it would sound like Barry White. ' '' '' . `` '' ''
Barry White