Accidental Demise - The Bobby Caldwell Story (Blue Eyed Soul R&B)

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[@YourMusic-JoshuaWilliams]

Boz Scaggs is another blue eyed soul artist who should be checked out. “Lowdown” is one of his best known songs that people thought a black person sang.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I never thought he was black but I always thought that beat was on the verge of funkiness. Dope to this day.

[@GoldenGraham25]

Yes, Boz is a problem lol!

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

That's my jam!

[@elijahstraight402]

Nobody thought Boz Scaggs was Black. Lowdown just had a rhythm that most Black people can groove to. If you believe that crap, then you might as well say people thought Michael McDonald was Black too

[@Sunshine-pn2gy]

Yes indeed

[@tayronforbes2371]

Before robin Thicke and the rest, bobby Caldwell was one of the artists that opened the doors for most of the white r&b artists

[@1027wld]

Self taught

[@ms.jackiep475]

Also during that time, Hall& Oates, Teena Marie and Boz Scaggs were breaking ground contributing to R&B/Soul. All great artists

[@DiabolikalFollikles]

Black artists opened the door for so-called “blue-eyed” soul singers.

[@tayronforbes2371]

@@DiabolikalFollikles true facts i forgot to mention that as well lol

[@MD-DLive]

Don't forget Denise Fontana- " Merry Christmas All"😅

[@beaniegee5129]

What You Won't Do for Love is a timeless classic song

[@denisespencer6550]

That song will never grow old

[@stayeemallard8682]

Love that song. Grew up listening to that song. Good job Bobby.

[@taijamartinez3780]

Check out Jamaica live version. Great song I been a fan since the 70 s I knew he was white back then.

[@Jabberwalky42]

Crazy trivia: he wrote it at the last minute to complete his first album. It was a rush job, taking less than a half-hour, a Hail Mary. Amazing...

[@JamesMena-ym9vf]

My goodness always thought a Brother had been cooning that great song. Rest in Peace my Brother, sorry you had to suffer so much.

[@michellerosebrown]

He along with Tina Marie were incredible blue eyed R&B singers. Soley missed. Rest in peace, god bless Jesus Christ. 🕊️✝️

[@KoTM25681]

Michael McDonald too.

[@michellerosebrown]

@@KoTM25681 Agreed.

[@rickypilcher3618]

Teena Marie is the Ivory Queen of Soul.

[@BLETransitYT]

RIP Bobby Caldwell, your music lives on 🥺😞💔🕊️

[@Spanishdog17]

RIP. He was one of my favorites! What You Won’t Do For Love is one of my favorite albums. It just has this magical loving quality that makes you feel nostalgic, even if you weren’t born in the 70s. Bobby didn’t use black culture for personal gain, he respected the craft and gave back to Soul and Funk.

[@kamronrhodes5151]

R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell

[@californiagirl1579]

They give Bobby the wrong medicine hell no💔😢🙏🏽🕊 i pray his wife get justice from Hospital or clinic dammm bobby we love you forever

[@treyvoncreighton5045]

Rest in peace to Bobby Caldwell

[@divinedelaware7541]

I just found out he was white like 3 years ago. Sad to hear that he passed. Made a REAL ALL TIME CLASSIC. 💯❤. That track will keep being sampled forever🎷🙏🏾🙏🏾GBNF

[@paxtongay5703]

I'm a Music JUNKIE,and all I can say is BUY his Albums. His Shit is ICONIC,and his music, arrangements, and Melodies will have you JONZIN'! I Guarantee you. P.S. I miss him like CRAZY Man.

[@GoldenGraham25]

Yes, his catalog is A1. I remember just letting his playlist run on my Tidal app. I was shocked at what I’d been missing. Needless to say, it stayed on repeat.

[@paxtongay5703]

@@GoldenGraham25 Bobby was, and still is a Baaaaad Dude. They way he makes that Guitar Hum, you gotta give him his Props.

[@raintree25]

Great bio job. Chuck full of amazing info..thanks..

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

At this point I literally say along with you, "they need a movie or a documentary about them.." 😂😂😂 CU wants everyone to get their flowers and I love it! This is such a sad story and as someone who has had allergies to alot of medications (antibiotics too) I'm definitely going to be more aware from now on.. I hate he had to suffer at the end of his life for so long but I pray he's in the heavens serenading them with his beautiful gift... Rest in peace... Job well done. ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@angienorris5787]

For sure ❤

[@kiki1573]

I didn't even know he JUST passed away. "What You Won't Do For Love" is my JAM! Tupac's remake is a banger too! RIP Bobby Caldwell.

[@marvinwhittaker]

Bobby Caldwell, Michael McDonald, Michael Bolton, Dusty Springfield, Lisa Stansfield, Teena Marie, Harry Casey, Steve Winwood, Taylor Dayne makes up the genre for blue eyed soul.

[@MD-DLive]

Don't forget Phoebe Snow!

[@marvinwhittaker]

@@MD-DLive yeah also The Righteous Brothers and Hall and Oates.

[@timothysmallaxe]

Gino Vanellie too

[@justanadams9430]

Dan Hartman Sheena Easton The Bee Gees

[@marvinwhittaker]

@@justanadams9430 Dan Hartman I've never heard of but Sheena Easton and The Bee Gees yeah along with Average White Band.

[@specialk5579]

I thought Bobby Caldwell was a brotha singing “What you won’t do for Love” Thanx CU for bringing the knowledge💯 RIP 🕊️ Bobby Caldwell

[@The1sttoxicavenger]

Best album I've found so far: Perfect Island Nights, every song is a winner in Bobby's distinctive style.

[@trashawn.w]

I just had to pull over for this one! That's how addicted I am to this channel! Thanks for this new episode & RIP Bobby Caldwell! 🕊🕊🕊

[@keisha4620]

Thanks for sharing

[@stayeemallard8682]

Rest in peace to Mr. Bobby Caldwell.

[@stayeemallard8682]

Love your music Bobby. Great music you have made. Thank you

[@wandahaynie8507]

My brother introduced me to Boz Scaggs and I always thought he was white because he reminded me of Boz Scaggs. Then to hear you say he and Boz were label mates sealed the deal for me. RIP Bobby Caldwell ❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@Rogue3269]

The first time I heard the song "What you won't do for love" it awoke something in my soul. I was raised by a baby boomer that loved music, no matter what genre it was, what year the debut, I listened to it growing up. From The Jubalaires, Nat King Cole, Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Boston, George Benson, Bill Withers, Al Green, and then to any and all other genres. Bobby hit me deep down and it hurts to hear his music and think of how his end came.

[@gritzgravy1760]

Thank you for this. Since his passing, I have been watching all of his concert footage. Man his shows were excellent and he had some outstanding musicians backing him up. He was a wonderful crooner

[@KauaiSis]

His voice was butter!

[@pamelasenatore7746]

He was also awarded a black new comer award back in 1979 no one had seen his photograph. He was close friends with Natalie Cole

[@theillustratxr]

As young as I am, I discovered him 2018 because of my parents...he produced amazing amazing music🔥🔥🔥

[@debbiedelacruz9608]

I didnt know he died from antibiotics. I've taken that b4 for a bad UTI. RIP Bobby Caldwell. I love your videos. Thank you

[@stj971]

Wow, me too. 😢

[@lexdee523]

I didn't know anyone whom I hung out with that didn't like Bobby Caldwell's music. Everyone in the neighborhood was playing his stuff. Sad he's gone, he will be missed.

[@ionafisher3730]

Thank you Father God for giving talent to your children of All colors.❤

[@brian1291]

I remember the dr. put my mom on antibiotics. When she was taking the meds, she started feeling more fatigued, experiencing vertigo, frequent nose bleeds, daily chills, and her blood pressure was getting lower and lower. Needless to say the doctor had prescribed the wrong medication!!...This is just another reason I don't trust doctors. I feel a Tina Turner story is next 😢

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Ikr....these "professionals" are something else sometimes. And you know Tina most likely will be next.

[@prettyhustle9336]

I hope he does that story too

[@darlenebattle2713]

"Anna Mae Bullock?... Tina Turner (Little Ann)." -- Quotes from the movie. I'm gonna miss her a lot.

[@monicamariamclean2198]

Yeah me too we need to Tina Turner story she just passed away yesterday 💔💔😭😭😇😇😇🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😇🙏🏼 the queen of rock and roll music 🎶🎶🎶💞💞💯💯 Tina Turner 🙏🏼🙏🏼😇🙏🏼😇🙏🏼😇🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😇🙏🏼😇🙏🏼😇😇🙏🏼😇🙏🏼😇😇

[@prettyhustle9336]

@@monicamariamclean2198 she didn't die yesterday she died on the 24th which was my mom's birthday sadly she's not with me anymore

[@dedrickdmonrolison6300]

I DID NOT KNOW HE WAS CAUCASIAN. I THOUGHT IT WAS SO COOL WHEN MONTEL JORDAN PERFORMED "DO FOR LOVE" ON "NEW YORK UNDERCOVER"

[@kacey5324]

I must say New York Undercover had the best music🔥🔥🔥

[@toredarivera1615]

I grew up on this song. I was so sad to hear about his passing. I would catch him performing in the late 90s and early 2000s at a lot of smooth jazz festivals. 😢 R.I.P Bobby Caldwell.

[@imtoostrongforyourowngood2304]

Respect In Peace To The Legendary Mr. Bobby Caldwell.

[@farrahc7055]

R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell, I love your music. Thank you so much for posting.

[@kacey5324]

Thank you for covering his story....RIP🙏🏽🕊

[@NDGOCHYLD]

Oh the scream I let out. Love this man's music.

[@courtnocase]

That whole song is a vibe those horns are the icing on the cake ❤

[@aveywilliams7761]

His song will never, ever get old. RIP

[@GoldenGraham25]

“My Flame” is still🔥 The ending is beyond sad. This man was in so much pain all over a doctor who gave him the wrong meds.

[@lisascott-london55]

Rip Beautiful Talented King Bobby. We Will Never Forget Your Beautiful Singing Voice ❤. My Son Tyrone Loves Your Song What You Won't Do For Love ❤ Thank You ❤

[@deloresannwells]

Yesss Tnx much for this dude had such a smooth voice may he RIP🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@CashmereIII]

Kudos to his WIFE! Blue Eye Genius Rest In Paradise. Can't help but notice the gold 🔺 on his coat in the last picture as well as the 6 yrs 2 months of pain made public his wife. 6×2= 12 1+2 =3.....smh. Great work Ty❤❤❤

[@skygazer4251]

I might be mistaken, but think he was a drummer for Captain Beyond too.. completely different music.

[@lynej2011]

I see what you did there.

[@blackpoptart4781]

A lot of rap songs would not exist if it wasn't for this man.

[@1027wld]

What songs?

[@blackpoptart4781]

@@1027wld Tupac Do for love, Common The Light, and Little Brother I Sit Alone just to name a few.

[@GoldenGraham25]

@@1027wld Biggie - Sky’s the Limit, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Raheem Devaughn- My Soul Ain’t For Sale, 8Ball and TI - What they Do, Ella Mai- One Day, Master P- If I Could Change, many many more….

[@saj8]

​​@@blackpoptart4781 Kool G Rap-Blowin' Up In The World. Barbershop -MURS & 9th Wonder featuring Big Pooh.

[@michelecherek5392]

THAT PART!❤️‍🔥🎶❤️‍🔥🎶

[@eugenedantzler4485]

First thing first.. Rip Tina Turner💯💯💯😥. Happy Heavenly Bday Heavy D! And last but not least. What's up CU family???

[@laraoneal7284]

Ty for covering Bobby. I loved him forever.

[@phyllismartin7551]

A very sad ending for someone who brought so much joy into this world. No more pain. Rest In Peace. Your voice and music will live on in the hearts of those listened and heard.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Boz Scaggs is who I believe you meant. Damn, it's sad how Bobby went out. Talented way beyond the WYWDFL song. Always thought he was a black male singer as well. Thanks for another good one, CU!

[@Pattilapeep]

Bobby Caldwell was one of the greatest. One of a kind.

[@Cookiepartyyy]

I saw Bobby perform in 2017 at a jazz club in LA and he was definitely in a lot of pain and you could tell. Didn’t stop him from putting on a great show, such a talented person. RIP

[@crazy8c830]

Bobby was extremely Talented. And i can't believe hes long Gone R.I.P to him.

[@beaniegee5129]

Great story on Bobby Caldwell

[@beaniegee5129]

Can't wait for more of Accidential Demise stories

[@dixieland.]

I never knew who he was til today, and I'm 64. I can definitely relate to his great taste in music!❤😢

[@tasminwalker6652]

And Lisa Stansfield

[@butterlibloom45]

The definition of blue eyed soul. What you won't do is my song. May he rest in peace can you do Tina Turner since she's passed on

[@theviolingeek]

I am shocked and saddened to hear this for the first time! he was one of my favorites! I'm from Cleveland and I saw he, and Natalie Cole there. I accidently walked in on a warm-up rehearsel at the old "Front Row Theater" I thought someone was playing his tune "What You won't do for love" on the intercom, but it was really he and his group, It sounded so much like the CD I was amazed! They never stopped singing even through my interruption, I told my sister who was there at the show with me, it was a meet and greet with the artist show, which at the time Boney James was his sax man before he left the group. That was a great show! but i've always known that Bobby was White, which was no big deal to me! R.I.P Bobby, won't be forgotten!

[@SharonSmith-r2i]

REST WELL BOBBY CALDWELL THX 4 SHARING UR GIFT WITH WORLD 😢❤

[@elwin38]

Rip Bobby Caldwell and Tina Turner🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@etorrence3328]

RIP Mr.Caldwell ❤️🙏🏾❤️

[@famouslilsamqueeen12]

Thx for covering his story love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥 rip 🕊️

[@raynej5928]

So sorry to hear and you did a good job sir covering Bobby’s story thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniewatkins1787]

Great commentary on this brother. I loved Bobby Caldwell. RIP and thank you for this bio!

[@williamg9527]

Rip. I like that its over song as well

[@nadiluvmuzik1284]

First to comment. You did a great job on telling this story about this wonderful soulful icon. He was definitely one of the greatest! R.I.P. Mr. Bobby Caldwell. Rest easy, brotha.

[@sheilawyatt898]

I just started listening to his music and he has a beautiful soulful voice. RIP Bobby 🕊your music will always live on.

[@turiyahall7526]

So very sad,the last few years of his life

[@stayeemallard8682]

Rest in peace Mr. Bobby Caldwell. Love your music.

[@kamronrhodes5151]

Can you do Tina Turner story dying of music Little Richard David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks Temptations

[@karmelflygurl]

Rest in music Mr. Caldwell. Your music will live on through my playlist.

[@dharp8809]

Another classic my brother...

[@tellysmuse5069]

I'm so happy you covered Bobby Caldwell's story I had to watch it twice . I love a great story . You are one of a kind sir with your story telling . Bobby was definitely one of my faves . He will truly be missed ❣️

[@mayamccray6491]

Never Give Up is my track for that 80s nostalgic sound but great vocals.

[@shaylah2725]

I cant believe how he died. just terrible 😕 RIP Bobby ❤

[@latoybell]

Love mr Bobby Caldwell music it's popping for sure really can sing for sure and he be miss for sure indeed Mr Bobby Caldwell ❤️❤️ May your soul be in peace 🕊️🙏🕊️🙏🕊️

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

I promise CU be like I think my crew needs a pick me up and then he drops a video on time.. Always right on time🖤🖤🖤 what up CU CREW!

[@heatherrounds6550]

Thank you for telling Bobby's story. What an amazing career he had. When he died, all I can remember him by was his song "What You Won't Do For Love". Like many others I too was shocked by the fact that he was white. But even still he made some really good music and for that, I thank him for his contributions to the industry.

[@electriceyeslide5959]

I wrote Bobby a letter and his wife Mary responded and then corresponded with me and told me about Bobby being "Floxxed". He was a very gifted guy and was just a pure talent. It was heart breaking. Dude didnt have a mean or nasty bone in his body...

[@Melanie-xw9xg]

🕊️🙏🏾😔🌹🩶🩶🩶 Rest Easy, Bobby I love all of his songs's. I hate to hear the way he passed away. My condolences to his widow. Thank you so much CU for telling us Bobby's bio. My favorite storyteller forever. I pray that my CU family and CU are staying safe and healthy. Do Tina Turner (Sleep In Paradise)🕊️🌹🩶CU.

[@313drepeso313]

That picture for the album cover was infact a picture of Bobby... He got the pic transformed like that. 💯🥃

[@lifepointswithronda2968]

I love Bobby Caldwell. I knew he was white, but definitely, What You Won't Do for Love was my favorite. What I did not know was how he died. Thank you so much for telling his story.🙏🏽💖

[@hassanburton669]

Bobby Caldwell, Michael MacDonald, George Michael and Rick Ashley… My Favorites.

[@Melanie-xw9xg]

Mine too 🤍

[@NalaAllena]

Another one ☝️ thank you I get so happy when I see that you drop another documentary

[@dimebagdave77]

Manythnx!

[@ingerdowning1211]

Yes, when I was about 15 or 16 years old. I loved that song and still do. It's a great song!!!! I didn't know at the time he was white, definitely couldn't tell by his voice and the way he sang it!!!! I didn't find out for a while. I think I found out when I saw him on TV. I was pleasantly surprised and thought he was a great singer with a lot of soul. He sang the HELL out of that song. It's one of my favorites to this day!!! KUDOS TO YOU Bobby!!!! RIP BOBBY👍👏👏⭐️🏆🔥🔥🎉🎉🎉🎉🤍❤️🤍🙂

[@earlkelley2825]

Sleep in peace legend. Thank you for all your amazing videos.

[@shawntayfleming4808]

Nice video thank you again Rip Bobby C

[@jasminehollins355]

Keep up the great work I love it here ❤❤❤❤🎉

[@Papparratzi]

OMG, I’m watching this and totally immersed into the story. I’m relating to a white sounding like a black man. I once sang Barry Whites, Can’t get enough and afterwards a black couple told me I aught to change my name to Barely White😅 That’s a hell of a great compliment. As the story goes on, I’m freaking because the part about his Achilles tendon sounds identical to my current issue. Additionally the pain in my fingers and the difficulty that presents sometimes even holding a mic. I’m careful to avoid things that irritate those health problems. I have good days and bad days. Thank you for bringing his story to us. As for me, I’ll look into those medications and see if I’ve used them. Ironically I came here because I needed to know more about Bobby and What you won’t do for love, before I sing it. I almost feel that Bobby passed the relay baton to me and all that heard his message to ask ourselves the question about what we’re willing to do for love?

[@deidragreer2691]

WOW!!! I never knew that and I always do my own research on those medicine's

[@lcwisdom1]

I've taken that a few times thank God I've never had any side effects but I'm not taking it any more thanks for posting this video 👍🏾🙏🏽🌹

[@vickitaylor680]

I went to his show in Miami in 1980. Wild Cherry was his back up band. Bobby kept walking past me and I completely ignored him because I was drunk, lol. I loved his music and wish I could do that night over again.

[@heruthemessenger3016]

Man you come with good ones every time. Shout out to you @celebrity underrated

[@martyemmons3100]

I was caught completely by surprise when I heard the news that Bobby Caldwell had passed. The last time I went to his live performance, his leaving us never crossed my mind. RIP, Bobby Caldwell

[@mgofficial5470]

He was so amazing rip

[@epiceric4507]

I see celebrity underated I click. Keep doing great things 👊🏾💯

[@beaniegee5129]

Montell Jordan performed Bobby Caldwell's What You Won't Do for Love on New York Undercover season 1 episode 26 Catman Comes Back

[@ginamarie6977]

Thank you for Bobby's story; it needed to be told. What a great artist. I wish I had known him.

[@ladyxivag5881]

RIP BOBBY CALDWELL. YOUR SONG "Do for love" is one of my all time favorites!!! You are TOTALLY missed😢

[@myname_iswritten_incursive]

Thank you for doing this story ❤

[@KauaiSis]

Thanks for posting. Bobby was my favorite singer and I'm still in disbelief that he's gone.

[@Blurasperri]

I love the way you tell your stories. Thank you for this as well as all your other episodes 😊‼️🫶🏾🙌🏽

[@gwenstevens1963]

Lots of blue eyed soul back in the 80’s & 90’s you never knew the where wt ❤they were some of the greats RIP BOBBY CALDWELL 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@thettarobinson5009]

Long time subscriber ☮️ 1st time commenting. ❤I enjoy how you tell the stories. Keep up the good work! 👍🏾😎🔥

[@tinamendez8265]

One of my favorite songs ever. Knew he was white but his album cover doesn't reflex that. It is just a silhouette if him sitting on a bench. Always mentioned this and Bobby to my family. RIP Mr. Caldwell❤❤❤❤❤