“Bobby Caldwell - What You Won’t Do For Love” | They thought it’s a black guy singing this song

Bobby Caldwell is the jazz artist most noted for being white and yet sounding African-American. It got to the point where his label tried to hide the fact that we was white. "What You Won't Do For Love" is a good example of the "quiet storm" sub-genre. Quiet storm is a kind of slow, extra-smooth jazz meant to be played late-night on radio stations - the idea is that the music should go well with either coming home from a night on the town or a graveyard shift at work.
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Modern Renaissance Man • Bobby Caldwell What yo...
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4:14 - KevOnStage • The Day I Found Out Bo...
5:46 - Jamel_AKA_Jamal • BOBBY CALDWELL ‘WHAT Y...
7:23 - India Reacts • Bobby Caldwell - What ...
9:07 - Doc Rich • Bobby Caldwell - What ...
10:28 - Chunks Reacts • Bobby caldwell what yo...
12:04 - Outro

[@dlbarnes]

As a representative of the black community we accept Bobby Caldwell as a delegate

[@vdfsamba]

Haaa!, that was great!

[@newjerseywales]

Haha

[@randybadthomas]

and hall too

[@stephenhofmann5763]

So funny

[@davidsmith7806]

I will second that! 🙏

[@mikeconstantine6084]

They wanted to give him the award for best new black artist in 1979, They didn't know he was White either!

[@virgilmcdonald3370]

This made me laugh so hard.

[@Tim_Shu]

Nooooooo way 🤣🤣🤣💞

[@dlittle39dl]

@Mike.......That Is Correct.......🙂💯👍🏾

[@zigsteenine8650]

Did that actually happen....?

[@music79075]

No way that happened man ahaha thats crazy if true lol

[@summeronio9751]

Bobby Caldwell didnt need an invite to the barbecue. He just show up and start singing, and granny gon make him a plate

[@cathybeard4118]

😂 TRUE ALL THE WAY!!

[@connorburnett21]

R.I.P Bobby Caldwell. Your music was simply amazing. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world

[@sylvialawrence4431]

Yes!! That's the thing...in the 70's, we just had and loved good music. We didn't care who sang it!

[@kevinhartley9553]

Yep he's in first vote!

[@jaulanawilliams5101]

Ohh he passed away RIP

[@katherinestiletto]

Bobby Caldwell was baptized in shea butter and coconut oil

[@helenhamilton9561]

For Sure!!

[@boylefranks]

Lmaooooo

[@ssc3360]

shameless copy

[@Michadoo]

💀

[@jasonu3741]

youtube: Righteous Brothers "you'v lost that loving feeling" Ya welcome!

[@nosbigem]

I'm 74 years old. Can you imagine how we felt in 1978 when we found out he was white? Still love that song, takes this old girl back.

[@theodoreritola9758]

Ambrosia Hall n oats TONS OF WHITE MEN ARE GREAT SINGERS , GIVE ME A BREAK

[@whoami2437]

that's cool

[@Muck-qy2oo]

He has a black voice to a white face.

[@patti.j]

It’s on my playlist and I listen all my he time.☺️

[@dayan2524]

If you’re 74 why do you have “1960s girl” as a name?

[@martinsplace2]

Back in the day I was an acquaintance of Bobby, our dealings were strictly business matters and our initial meetings were by phone. We had to meet in person one day and. when Bobby introduced himself I was shocked. With a big smile I said, Bobby, it does not matter to me at all, but I have to tell you, I thought you were black! He laughed and said he takes that as the highest compliment. He also said when he first started recording he intentionally kept his face off the albums because he loved the fact people thought he was black. He was a great guy. RIP Bobby and THANK YOU for all the love and great music you brought to the world.

[@Cons_Piracy_Theorist]

Wow, thanks for sharing! Yes, you can tell at the start of "What you won't do" he's playing on it. That reveal out of the shadows.

[@tubularguynine]

What most people also don't know is he played all the instruments and sang all the harmonies too!

[@maggiemoran7747]

This man look like Indiana Jones and I don’t know what to do with that. Made me choke on my drink.

[@christinahosey9746]

That was great 🤣

[@jhamler1]

I'm subscribing to Kev on Stage immediately. That man is funny

[@ziggymarley8498]

😂😂😂😂

[@fozziebear26]

😂

[@nellynell9594]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@davidgregory5471]

I'm 58 year old white guy and until this moment I would have argued this song is sung by a black guy.

[@lilyj7742]

SAME HERE‼️ , & 58 TOO 😁, I ❤️ THIS 🎶 , ANYONE CAN BE SOULFUL❤️ , REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACE 🙌🙌

[@susanaltman5134]

Add this 61 yo to the club.

[@TallyRocky]

Me too!

[@user-wj5cx2zp7v]

I'm 40 and white, I used to think he was a brother until I saw a photo of him in early 2000s and I was like 'No way this guy is white !?"

[@galeghanee4716]

I'm shocked. I always thought that he was black..,😲😲

[@naudianeels1328]

Rest in peace Bobby Caldwell. Such an amazing voice 🥀😞🙏💔

[@mrd8644]

I'm an old white guy who grew up listening to Motown, Soul Train, Sly and the Family Stone, Temptations, Lou Rawls, and Funk music; as well as rock and roll. I lived with black folks two summers in a row as a teenager and When I and my friends first heard this we thought he was black! Great song great rhythm

[@Resupply]

He knew what he was doing when he decided to sit in the dark 🤣🤣

[@karenpowell6063]

I knew Bobby was white back in the 70s, find it hard to believe that ppl didn’t know that back in the day

[@Sea_witch_]

It's a famous painting he and his wife just liked and asked the artist to use it on his cover lmao 💀

[@Chicago2714]

You got me and my girl over here in tears..😂😂😂

[@shadowsgathered6878]

@karenpowell - No need to find it hard to believe. I was around back in the 70s, very well around since I turned 22 the year this song came out. I thought I was hearing a black man and didn't find out he was white until he died a few days ago. I'm sure there are many like me.

[@titangainz5751]

It was his publicist idea so people would accept him. Smart move, let them people fall in love with the music and don’t judge.

[@pimpompoom93726]

Everyone loves Bobbie Caldwell-white, black, tan, men, women. He's just cool.

[@Jodyjo99]

@G Suzuki fuck anifia and BLM, black lives matter and I got love for em and everyone else but straight up fuck BLM organization.

[@felipealarcon4622]

@@Jodyjo99 k

[@Jodyjo99]

@@felipealarcon4622 That’s weird. I don’t remember asking for you input bitch.

[@felipealarcon4622]

@@Jodyjo99 hey watch out, friendly fire, I'm on your side.

[@mdavis6102]

Absolutely

[@Perseverance777]

Beautiful song. Condolences to Bobby's family and friends. Bobby has just passed away.

[@sandyleewhite]

😊 *Fun Fact-Bobby Caldwell won “Best New Black Artist in 1978.”* 😊 *RIP Bobby, you will sadly be missed* 💖💖💖

[@pattimiranda8679]

Really? Wow!

[@MusicKidPJ]

He's got so much soul in his voice that it's so well deserved😉👍

[@nightxlynxs]

I was hollering😂💀🤣 when he said “Brighten the light, this a white dude?”😶😮😐

[@cnainmi]

Jamel also said something about no girl or backup singers. I saw an interview with Bobby Caldwell and he was broker than Hammer at that time. The man could only afford to cut the lights on the fake moon for a minute. No backup dancers....again, broke as the 10 Commandments.

[@longtall6462]

😂😂😂😂

[@elisageorge1798]

@@cnainmi Sad story 😭 But he quickly got Blessed; Amen!

[@hexkobold9814]

Can we all stop to appreciate just how perfect the music video is tailored toward these kinds of reaction videos? He just emerges from the shadows like, "gotcha!" It's almost prophetic.

[@elisageorge1798]

👍🏾😄

[@leojones22]

You nailed it. Spot on.

[@norwoodsstokes3883]

I knew he white 4Eva,..jus now discovering he even had a vid,..for dis at all😅🤯

[@Jamie_Pritchard]

Funny you should mention that. The Righteous Brothers do the same thing when performing You've Lost That Loving Feeling 🤔

[@suzannelambert2059]

The beginning of the vid is a likeness of the albums cover art. Bobby saw this artists self portrait and asked for ut to be cover art. I guess it does add to the "surprise' he's white but for me it's him giving life to the painting he loves so much.

[@kaitakeda3916]

My mom introduced me to Bobby Caldwell when I was a kid. I remember her pulling out a vinyl and putting it in the player, then dancing around the livingroom like no one was watching. So now that she's gone, this reminds me of her every time. It brings me back to a beautiful moment as a kid. There was nothing like getting to see the freedom and pure unadulterated joy on my mom's face. She was a beautiful dancer. Thank you Bobby for a beautiful musical backdrop to a memory of the woman I loved the most in my life.

[@talitanascimentk8821]

😢❤

[@ThatGuyGregHD]

What an absolutely beautiful memory! 🙌❤️🤗

[@williamberkowitz9388]

So another legend ascends among us. May God have you Robert Hunter Caldwell (1951-2023)

[@first_namelast_name5139]

I don’t know a single person who thought he was white the first time they heard this. Not a single one

[@lorrainehawkins123]

Me either

[@egorsdeimos3523]

To me, his voice sound neutral, mainly because I was raised in an area where everyone, black and white, sounds very similar. I could think he was either, and I have before

[@wasteland1072]

I’ve seen him and I’ve known he was white for quite a while but I don’t remember him looking like this lol

[@stumpwatersalad3024]

I thought he was a black soul musician who'd been around for awhile, but couldn't pinpoint.

[@houndmother2398]

I'm 60, white, have heard this song most of my life. I thought he was black too. I also thought Rick Astley was black when I first heard him. Ha - doesn't matter, enjoy the talent.

[@douglashedricks8255]

You need to get out more

[@lollylolly8186]

My mom swore he was a black woman. She was so shocked to see a white boy. I think being told you sing with that soul is a compliment! Coming from a white oldish broad. Music should be universal language with blindfolds on. I love these reactions. Rick Astley, The Bee Gees and the Righteous Brothers are usually a surprise to everyone regardless of your skin colour.

[@houndmother2398]

@@douglashedricks8255 No kidding.

[@bluerats]

@@douglashedricks8255 why

[@arilovah]

@@blueratsbc thinking bobby caldwell is black makes sm sense, thinking rick astley is black is insane lol

[@krumblemumble8628]

I love how it's nearly impossible to NOT groove to this song 🤣

[@Tigerlillielibra]

It was YEARS before I knew he was white. Hell, Bobby Caldwell is a black man's name. But I LOVE this song. Bobby was always invited to the cookout.

[@samuelglass6805]

A little historical note you might find interesting: back in the '50's and '60's, with black artists who "sounded" white, like Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis, the album covers didn't have their faces on them, for fear that people in certain parts of the country wouldn't buy them if they knew the artists were black. Even some singers like Otis Redding who WERE black saw the record companies use very generic covers to sell more records. With Bobby Caldwell, it was the EXACT OPPOSITE. Bobby "sounded" so black, they were worried now that "urban stations" wouldn't play the record if they knew he was white. So, the label used the silhouetted image that you see at the start of this video on the covers of both his album and the single. And that's one reason why for years, people just ASSUMED that he was black. But the more blue-eyed soul singers that became popular - Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Bobby Kimball of TOTO - the more they got comfortable putting their real identities out there.

[@spasjt]

This was some fascinating information. Thanks for enlightening us!

[@omind1]

I think that happened to Charlie Pride in country....

[@joaniewaller6504]

Whatever works . I love Nat King Cole.

[@enquantoviajo]

Thank you! It was amazing to know that :)

[@gavinreid5387]

Nat Knig Cole did appear on his album covers. He was also the first black man to host his own television show back in the 50s so a bit pointless to hide his face.

[@tamarasmith5880]

As enlightened as I am about music, I admit growing up, I thought he was black too. The thing is, soul and talent is somethin that comes from the inside of a person, the color of the vessel is secondary.

[@danusmc3]

exactly

[@felipealarcon4622]

Yes, still kinda racist tho, lol jk... unless, he just signs good, who cares if he is white or black, anyone could make music.

[@JuriAmari]

Exactly! I listened to a lot of Teena Marie growing up and I didn’t know she was white until much later. Goes to show that talent is limitless!

[@Almanama12]

Love this

[@thewatchmen4920]

Give him his due . This man can SANG . Many days of leaveing the car wash. With the music 🔈🔉🔊🎶

[@leroystea8069]

Bobby Caldwell was blessed to have a good music director and musicians to back up this song. He sung this song from the heart and the mix of R&B with Jazz on the extended track is an amazing thing to hear. I discovered him on WJZZ Detroit Jazz Radio. They played this song during their morning smooth jazz show every Sunday. I didn't know anything about him and just fell in love with this song and it's arrangement. I just loved the power of this. Mr. Caldwell passed away this year 2023. I love anyone who sings from the heart. Bobby Caldwell did that. May the love you shared continue on. Blessed in Spirit, eternal rest❤

[@wildswan66]

Bobby Caldwell is one of the most underrated artists and I hope he will get the recognition he deserves, an award for best singer, musician, and songwriter.

[@edwardmontelongo808]

Not to mention ?

[@louisegross3886]

Yep so undersung bobby

[@kt11540]

This is one of the greatest love songs ever people play this at their wedding..

[@paulinesmagic9591]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@cindyspangler3982]

I am a 61 year old white woman, and for like 30 years, I thought this was a George Benson song!!!! Oh. My. God. I got fooled!! The man has a beautiful voice..

[@gailbrown2887]

Me too 😊

[@lizzybethnj617]

I did too

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

61 year old white woman here too, and I thought the same thing! I knew there was a little more edgy intensity in this, and I couldn't place it because I knew that probably wasn't George Benson. Wasn't sure all these years! 😅

[@randyndawna]

Me too! Have loved this song since around 1978, and just found out recently that the singer is white ... in 2023! 🤯

[@anneaires3984]

I was just schooled yesterday, 63 yr old white woman here.... Had no idea, I thought it was George B too!!! Fantastic! RIP Soulful Bro!!!!

[@marilyncook2706]

Talent is talent. Style is style. Soul speaks to Bobby Caldwell.. Bobby sings back. It's a beautiful thing.

[@mercedes-benzforever7052]

It’s a shame that in today’s world everything is limited To skin color I am 67 years old. I danced to this record when it first came out no one cared what color Bobby Caldwell was a white artist singing, was more accepted in the 70s and 80s than it is now how about that it is a great song and having a soulful voice is not limited to one skin color.

[@msjay3489]

He’s DEFINITELY invited to the cookout. Edit: Oh wow. I got likes now. :)

[@bigmanz1000]

💯👍

[@anwjuice]

@@SavingMyPockets michael mcdonald, everly brothers and countless others can sing. Stop judging people because of a group they are in. Judge everyone as individuals

[@kingky6598]

@@SavingMyPockets they definitely don’t know what it mean😂. But Bobby can pull up to the cookout with a plate already made

[@trese2658]

He invited because his song is always played at the cookout lol all these years and I didn’t even know he was white

[@davidsmith7806]

Big Facts. 🙏

[@warrenbfeagins]

These reactors are young. Black Americans over 50 remembers Bobby Caldwell. When both he and Teena Marie came out, we didn't know they were White, but after they made appearances on television, we saw them. Caldwell and Teena was a shock because there were always White artist that played R&B and Jazz tracks, but we always could tell the difference in vocal tone, inflection, etc, from White singers. Always. We sing the way we speak and live. Bobby and Teena got us. Lol!

[@robinfry4408]

And KC & Brothers Gibb

[@pennymcpherson7806]

Wait, Teena Marie is WHITE!

[@TSquared2001]

Box Skaggs too.

[@warrenbfeagins]

@@robinfry4408 We loved KC, but we knew he was White. The Bee Gees too.

[@warrenbfeagins]

@@TSquared2001 Yep, him too.

[@Five0h4rFinest]

As an 80s baby, he been invited to the cookout since I was decided to be born. That song hits different when you blazing

[@vanessabravo1774]

He's from Miami. He soaked up the reggae, latin music, jazz...great song w impeccable tempo. Reminds me of how Al Green has that uniquely long and slow cadence. Banger for sure

[@kwameamanfo1314]

He's from NYC born in Manhattan

[@kdogg716]

Doesn't matter if he's black or white, (shoutout to MJ 🤣) the dude can sing & he has soul. Respect ✊. Great song

[@Sheasagittarius]

Facts

[@brucedillinger9448]

KZbin are Snowflakes - Exactly! Many comments here are misleading and annoying.

[@ledellwatts]

😂

[@Meg_Lovegood]

MJ was Black and KevOnStage said he was 🤍 white!!

[@2zxodcfm]

A sweet voice no matter what shade he is. I'm shocked he never achieved mega status with that gift.

[@janetsmith2104]

Terribly underrated!!

[@lepoetress]

I think he does jazz now, but he came out of the gate with a banger and should be way bigger than he is.

[@okamiseven]

His legacy is the sheer number of amazing hip hop tracks that sampled him

[@aligaga806]

This recently became my favorite song. His voice is so strong I thought he was black too. I can feel every word

[@karinw6255]

Bobby Caldwell didn't write the song, but most of his music is written beautifully by him..he has a wonderful collection of music..

[@Pcalphaz]

He co-wrote the song R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell

[@elizabethrose5059]

I swear he wrote it. Because I watch something awhile back where they said that the record company needed one more song on the album. And he quickly wrote this song and it added it on to the album .

[@UThinkISay]

dude said MJ around the remember the time era. Im dying

[@sleepeejack]

I didn't even really catch it at first, thanks for pointing it out, lmao

[@cynthiamoon1880]

I died too... I'm crying right now. Lololol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thelegendoflife7392]

😫😩😌🤭

[@1960317]

He wrong for that.. 😉

[@felipealarcon4622]

@@lifedeath2271 who cares if he was black or white, man was an artist and that is the fucking end, stop claiming shit, starts dividing people.

[@asciiavatar]

When you had soul, you had soul. The 70s where a great decade.

[@cw9627]

I'm 54 years old this song is a staple in old school R&B, I had no idea the man from the movie Deliverance sang it!!!!!

[@ce9449]

Hope some day they make a movie about Bobby Caldwell! This song it's like an hymn to love! Caldwell grew up in Florida where his mom sold real estate and one of her clients was Bob Marley...I guess that's where all started it! This song it's timeless! There is just pure soul in his voice!

[@4u2h8me6]

The looks on their faces were priceless! They had the "Did I just get catfished?" Looks on their faces!

[@gems3604]

Yeah, that's a good analogy.

[@Skycube100]

KevonStage in the first few seconds looked like he's having a midlife crisis I'm sorry 😅🤣

[@VickiiHowell]

That's because he was, just like me. I grew up my whole life thinking he was black. I was middle age when found out on a blog. HAD to go find the video, I couldn't believe it. I was shook for a few days, like Kevin, who called off from work when found out. 😂😂😂

[@fiftyf00tqueenie42]

Been listening to this song all my life (45 years) and this is the first time I’ve seen this guy. My mind was blown.

[@MrAdamJoel]

The arrangement of the strings/horns is on point as well.

[@renedavila654]

Indiana Reacts first looked betrayed...then she kept listening and her expression went from "What?!" to "Okay, White Chocolate, I'm still here. Keep singing."

[@angelamartinez4551]

You had me spit out my tea 🤣

[@monkekun3033]

There's certain things you just gotta read in a black voice 🤣

[@kayfey9544]

You see her watching him and the longer she does, she's falling in LOVE with him 'til she had her hand to her chest. Don't worry, I grew up listening to this man thinking he was Black. My older siblings had to clue me in.

[@renedavila654]

@@kayfey9544 You explained it perfectly

[@brE3zi]

Yo I bust out laughing when I read this

[@54dks2447]

When you sing from your heart and soul, we will accept and love your very essence. Bobby Caldwell is all of that and then some.💖💖💖

[@quietprofessional3608]

I’m a 47 yr old white guy and I just found out he’s white. I feel like I’m on the voice and just turned my chair

[@isaacmartinez6904]

What's interesting about Bobby Caldwell is that he is popular in Japan.

[@omargarcia-zg4xm]

makes sense it has similar rhythm to their 80's music

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

I think that’s less interesting than him fooling every generation into thinking he was black.

[@AFR0MAMBA]

cuz he sounds like city pop

[@sonikku956]

@@omargarcia-zg4xm City pop is soul, R&B, synth-pop, funk, and soft rock all rolled into one. Perfection.

[@tf7223]

Many bands in the us are popular in Japan, Kiss, Van Halen, these bands are very much more relevant in those countries than in the US, especially as they get older.

[@lindaroane3344]

Bobby Caldwell was introduced on the soul Train Awards in 2018, and that's when I found out he was white, and I have the vinyl, but the reactions of the young people in the audience when he started singing was hilarious.

[@scottbaron121]

Me too!!! I grew up in the 70's and thought he was a black man my WHOLE LIFE, until the STA in 2018. I thought it was a joke.

[@HoneyBunches100]

I would love to see that Soul Train episode ❤️💫🌍

[@tamikamallard6215]

It's giving SOUL and summer cookout vibes!! I always thought that the guy that sang this song was black until I saw him on one of them late night Time Life infomercials!!! I was like what??!! This is definitely a beautiful soulful song that brings back memories. Teena Marie God rest her soul was another talented blue eyed soul artist from back in the day. Michael McDonald. Classics aside, today we have talented acts like Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Chris Stapleton.

[@taskew1966]

This song could still be a hit today. It transcends time. His voice was one of a kind.

[@alicial4449]

The best thing is how everyone starts out by squinting and moving closer to the monitor - then jumps straight to this: 😳...

[@pookieluv1]

They be surprised that black folks lovveeeee the average white band . Then brothers are soulful

[@cremetangerine82]

They were from Scotland, which shocked me!

[@giggles2302]

Oh yes, my favorite group from the 70s. :)

[@mayapace6914]

I love AWB, I didn’t know they were from Scotland 😳 I thought they were black growing up, someone had to tell me in college 🤣

[@cremetangerine82]

@@mayapace6914 I knew about them being white, it’s in their name, the Scottish was new to me.

[@elisageorge1798]

School boy crush!

[@wordragon]

Talent is Talent no matter what color.

[@wmann7752]

What was great about Bobby Caldwell was that on many of his albums he did ALL of the instrumentals (Guitar, Keyboards, Synths, etc), produced it, and also helped with the mixing and arranging. Multi-talented artist. RIP.

[@reggiethecommenter9137]

7:34 I lost it when her head stopped bobbing.

[@bubgum00]

Me too.

[@Ghost10_]

She just froze in shock! 😂😂

[@mrfixit8312]

My whole childhood was a lie...

[@traceytracey3756]

😂

[@debbycosta5838]

Hahahahahha

[@teripalakiko526]

LOL

[@robocathy359]

Hahahaaa!! 😂😆🤣

[@metalmbabe69a59]

I thought he was black too as kid but he has definitely soul love this song

[@stephenjohnson6632]

Thats the best thing when a singer hits all the right notes and sings with there heart and soul it does not matter who they are . You can feel there love for there music. And i will totaly enjoy hearing there music .

[@HoodBoy426]

Godspeed, Bobby! Thank you for your music 🙏🏿💯

[@roberth.5363]

I'm 53 years old white man. I've listened to the song for over 35 years. It wasn't until a couple years I learned that the singer was white.

[@dejns6945]

And he's doing his own background vocals. This shows not to judge a book by its cover.

[@DEMII1115]

I love it❤❤Bobby we play u all the time .

[@nickfiorenza5930]

What a power house of a voice. Love this song. Remember this song so well. Rock it man.

[@itspokernotpitypat4619]

He was raised around Bob Marley in Miami, so it makes sense.

[@soonersdevil]

It's not only his voice that fools everyone.. It's the music..the beat

[@diddiaskew3084]

Rest in Peace, Bobby. 🙇🏾‍♀️🇺🇦

[@joebiglousanchez8266]

RIP Bobby Caldwell,thank you for your great music, may you rest in peace and your music continue to bring people together,after all, we are all one. Much love and respect to everyone.

[@transformedbythelight1930]

I'm 62 years old and just finding out he's black in 2020 how many carcausian men sound like this and name Bobby Caldwell played on black radio

[@tammyanderson2105]

micharl mcdonald. darryl hall of hall abd oates. of coursr in eomen teena marie was fire. christina agulero. theres plenty. i knew youll woukd let us in on black radio. soul is from wirhin

[@lataracalloway3636]

I grew up in the 80's there were no race stations only genre... Good music was good music, no matter the race♥️ Atleast in my family

[@brendawilson8208]

Bobby Caldwell! Still performing, mostly in Japan. The story is he wrote the song in 2 days. His record company intentional left his face off of the album cover. The purpose was to see how it would be received in the black urban radio setting. He was on tour with Natalie Cole. The audience was mostly black. When he came out, you could hear a pin drop!! The record was already a smash it. Even today, March, 2021, it is still played. I heard it on the radio 2 days ago. He will be 70 in August. Georgie Woods, a Philadelphia radio DJ, is thought to have coined the term 'blue-eyed soul' in 1964, initially to describe the Righteous Brothers. Another group, that some thought was black are the Bee Gees (on some of their songs.)

[@jimmyjoseph51]

Bobby is Blue-eyed Soul.......love listening to him and watching people react when they see him for the first time......Priceless!

[@bobbyshroyer440]

There's plenty of white soul singers that have brown eyes. Most all white soul singers hate the term "blue eyed soul!"

[@laurie4451]

Love all of you guys!! You post so many different groups to react to.

[@jimbranch6115]

Music has no race, it doesn't care what color you are. It doesn't care if you're country, rock soul or hip hop. It either moves you or it doesn't.

[@Statickification]

Let's be honest, even you were surprised yourself at Bobby Caldwell's blue-eyed soul. LOL You should check out the reactions from white and black people when they found out that Living Colour was a black rock band from the 80s.

[@davidholmes2283]

Let's face it, a great voice is a great voice, no matter whom the vehicle is. That's what I love about any natural talent.

[@rebeccarowland2533]

Have you discovered Dimas Kudaibergen? Or Hua Chen Lo ? Bii ? Also, Asian dramas have beautiful OST’s. Love Around. Meteor Garden 2018.

[@kvdme]

The reactions are the best!! And the man is still kicking it at 70.

[@bronzemen34]

Took me 35 years too…I was gobsmacked and completely speechless…….there’s so many songs you can listen to over and over again…..but this song I can play it all day everyday and still feel like it’s the first time listening to this man….he had an outstanding voice and was far too under rated….so happy he made a GEM like this The illusion of hiding him in the shadow was a utter genius move…..to bring him into light….gosh….I had to stop and google everything after that hahaha…..then continue on with the song…….how ignorant was I??…… So happy when I found this out……that was 17 years ago when I discovered he was white lol…and I still love this song Masterpiece 🔥❤️💯🎼 Bobby’s vocal are supreme….

[@brendawilson8208]

Bobby Caldwell! -- Still performing, mostly in Japan. The story is he wrote the song in 2 days. His record company intentional left his face off of the album cover. The purpose was to see how it would be received in the black urban radio setting. He was on tour with Natalie Cole. The audience was mostly black. When he came out, you could hear a pin drop!! The record was already a smash it. Even today, March, 2021, it is still played. I heard it on the radio 2 days ago. He will be 70 in August. Georgie Woods, a Philadelphia radio DJ, is thought to have coined the term 'blue-eyed soul' in 1964, initially to describe the Righteous Brothers. Another group, that some thought was black are the Bee Gees (on some of their songs.) ..

[@SandyS107]

Now it is on Tic Tok! No surprise it really is a wonderful nostalgic song. I miss those days so much!!!🎉

[@davebeach2343]

I lost my wife 24 days ago after a 6 month fight against covid19. This was one of our songs, smooth, sexy, perfect for making love. Hearing this brings memories both sweet and painful. It does what great music always does, create strong emotions. Thanks

[@Mothobius]

Ayo, that firs part is sus

[@jerig2820]

I'm so sorry for ur loss. Let the music help u heal....

[@qminari1378]

@@Mothobiusro ong LMAO

[@Mothobius]

@@qminari1378 fr. We ain't need to know all that

[@sassylady1812]

Sorry for your loss

[@abesarm8369]

It’s sad that he’s gone and people are just now seeing how great this artist is.

[@cornick115]

Baby I just came over to your channel because a lot of people don’t know how to embrace culture I love the fact that you do that and the fact that you were so honest is amazing

[@sallyshufles7894]

"bobby caldwell will get you in a skylark" 🤣🤭

[@canified2352]

When that song came out . My dad went in the store to get it and for a year we thought he was black until we saw him on soul train my dad was like what .

[@KimPhilibert1203]

I'm 61 years old and I thought he was a black artist when I first heard the song. He is very soulful

[@bigstyx]

Rest in peace Bobby Caldwell you’re sorely going to be missed.

[@sheldoncampbell7030]

In 1980 was 12 years old, the first time I saw him perform live on television. And I was just as surprised as you guys. 😂

[@kooljazzkingman]

An Asian lady hosting a video with Black folks reacting to a White man sing soul music. Damn, the epitome of diversity at its best!

[@megshimatsu8615]

Only in America!

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody Wyoming! You are one of my favorite reactors!! Keep it up!!🤠😉

[@Uruguay23]

Incredible,beautiful voice and unforgettable song!! Greetings from URUGUAY!

[@traceyholland9882]

When I was growing up, this was my favorite song, and yes I thought he was Black, because he sounded Black and was played on Black radio. I didn't find out he was White until I saw him performing live on T.V. We didn't have internet or music videos channels in those days, you have to remember this song came out in 1978.

[@chrisper94]

This is the one white friend you had, who hung around a lot and he soaked up some of the SOUL while eyeing your sister. Super cool dude. In the 70s, I remember as a very young kid that blacks and whites were coming out with great disco and soul music. Think of KC and the Sunshine Band, Boz Scaggs, etc. Then, something bad happened, and crazy white people burned the records saying "Disco was dead". Anyone remember that?

[@brucedillinger9448]

Sure do remember the "Disco is Dead" backlash. Too bad for those folks who couldn't enjoy ALL types of music.

[@codzy3532]

rip bobby caldwell xox 🥲❤💐🌹🥀

[@sweetjunegirl]

Music is universal. Lets all stay together ❤

[@MrNathan791]

No matter his race Bobby Caldwell was a very soulful singer. What a voice. We groove off of this back in the day. What a great song this was, and it’s only gotten better with time. A classic 4-Sure. I didn’t know Bobby had passed on. RIP Bobby Caldwell. Your gift from God was truly a blessing and pleasure to hear.

[@lindabrown7677]

If that song was released today, it would be huge! One of the all time great records! TIMELESS!!! Soul comes in every color and in every style of music.

[@Sally-216]

LOL! I swear I used to think this was George Benson!

[@jenirup1566]

I thought the same for a couple of years till i saw his video

[@notorioustia]

Me too!

[@chriscornelius2518]

That's who I thought sang it too.

[@guerralg63]

Me too!!!! And its not hard to see why.

[@misstee9453]

yep me too😂

[@willowbrooke1215]

This video was the first time producers decided it was the right time to let people know he was white as the single was doing well. Notice the gradual introduction. Amazing.

[@carolinegoss856]

When you get down to it, music has no color, it speaks to the soul.