Bobby Caldwell & Dave Koz - "What You Won't Do For Love"

2013 Soul Train Awards. Many of the audience members didn't know Bobby Caldwell is white. It's fun to watch their reactions and then see them all enjoying the performance. Credit to Tony McCuin for the original upload.

[@meek-od3953]

This man could end racism

[@angelofmery21]

Freaking love this comment (^_−)☆

[@mexia23]

Yeah he could lmaooo

[@ganswan7514]

He ends up my suicidal thoughts and hate thoughts. Sorry , my english may be not perfect but im just a fucking french.

[@kevinc9723]

Facts he could be the pillar to love between races

[@thatvolvoguy6565]

He did for a short while until 2018 was invented

[@cakredi4132]

This man deserves his own Soul Train Awards tribute.

[@mercedeslb237]

Tout à fait!!!!

[@gorgeouslymade1754]

Agreed!!

[@reneedillard7511]

Yassss He got some hits

[@skinnybones920]

That’s a fact !

[@nthancastillo9248]

@@gorgeouslymade1754 po

[@SuperBriannajo]

No one will ever be able to copy the essence of this song. Bobby Caldwell brings healing in this song. Beautiful

[@janetthomas5242]

Yes

[@charleswilliams8248]

Fo Real!

[@ashleynkiwane3559]

Indeed 🥰

[@briggie28]

He was definitely a natural - no faking the funk for him!

[@gertrudebuck590]

YES! HE DID/DOES!

[@Tinywoo1111]

RIP Bobby Caldwell 🙏🏽 your music will forever live on.

[@KajunMs39]

Amen!!

[@ericjones3878]

Forget black, white or whatever....this man is one of the greatest singers, composers, producers, song writers ever! I was introduced to Bobby Caldwell when I was a little boy by my dad. His body of work is nothing short of amazing. He is a great musician as well. He wrote a song about sending a loved one to an assisted living/nursing home with elegance and beauty...that's Stevie level stuff. He's incredible.

[@thinktank2255]

Don't forget the he's White. The fun part is that he sounds Black. Ever since the 70s, I've thought that he was Black, so it's surprising, in a fun way, to see that he's White. ✌🏽

[@michaelbarryjr6725]

Amen. He is good

[@rasmusnovak8600]

Which song? :)

[@joerusso4417]

it's not just the voice,it's the feel.

[@noneofyourfckingbusiness8302]

I love it when musicians sound just as good live as they do on record

[@hd-xc2lz]

I know. Sadly a rare thing with present generation of pop singers.

[@GoldenLady1007]

ESPECIALLY 40 years later. RIP Bobby Caldwell 💛

[@retired42002vz]

His live performances were the greatest. Saw him several times.

[@Bullet44]

TooL (my favorite band) actually sounds even better live than the records they produce. Also, they hit number 1 on the billboard back in 2019 when they released their most recent album, "Fear Inoculum;" which we all should learn the meaning of...

[@athenagriego4561]

Man comes out with 1 note and the crowd goes wild! Tone and quality folks! Don't over sing, sometimes just being authentic and smooth is great.

[@willieefletcherjr2646]

You hit the nail on the head, smooth

[@SaltedBeatz]

Exactly the way I think about vocal performance. So many young artists who try to impress with their riffs and runs. Bobby had the perfect vibe 😍. Hope he sing with Nat King Cole in heaven…

[@LMH61]

yup, most people had no idea what he looked like or his backstory....

[@jasmineskydancer]

ABC reported that What You Won't Do for Love was sampled by over 100 artists! Mr. Caldwell got his professional break playing guitar in Little Richard's band in the early 70's went solo and wrote songs for Roberta Flack and Neil Diamond. He passed in his wife's arms...how sweet. Rest in Peace blue-eyed R&B maestro.

[@beatz04]

Wow his voice is still so strong !

[@ChrisXIllustratesXGaming]

At least 50% found out on that show that Bobby Caldwell is white.

[@theteleisewilliamsexperience]

My mom told me this yrs ago

[@brendawilson8208]

Yep! I remember when this first came out. He went on tour with Natalie Cole. The record executives did not put his face on the album's cover, because their goal was to see if it would sell in the urban black setting. People loved the song. They just didn't know he was white. Even this new generation is loving this. And unless their parents told them, they didn't know either.

[@aggierowe9574]

I am half a century old and just found out :)

[@sebajun8601]

Yow it doesn't mater what color he is the important is he's making good music

[@Skorpio420]

Bobby Caldwell has a permanent invite to the cookout. Make sure you save a plate for him.

[@Galworld761]

He was 63 with these pipes!!!

[@Blackskye211]

This song is timeless and will forever be a classic. I’m so glad Bobby got to perform and get his flowers 💐 💐. R.I.P Bobby Caldwell ♥️🙏🏾

[@Blackskye211]

@@joshuakennedy3703huh??

[@bethstolte7847]

Wow. 35 years later and he sounded exactly the same. RIP

[@christopherclyde7791]

One of the best songs ever written and composed in any and every lifetime..... RIP Bobby....

[@WillWigg]

His voice still 🔥🔥🔥😮😮😮

[@mikelozica5156]

This guy could win the soul train scramble

[@kool-aidman2797]

Dionne Warwick, Eric Benet and David Foster smiling while watching Bobby, makes me smile also as they are appreciating how great this man is. Hands down for the most underrated artist/composer/musician of all time. ✌️✌️✌️

[@tami8458]

How did you manage to see that?

[@nancyhiggins8803]

Great reply, Dr. Higgins (Nancy) Your great too!

[@whatadollslife]

Janelle Monae ,Ruben Studdard …….this song was sampled by Tupac and Aaliyah ..it was covered by Boys II Men and Peabo Bryson and Natalie Cole ….his other song My Flame was covered by Phyllis Hyman and Vanessa Williams...…..Bobby can also do some great classic 40's-50's covers

[@tana5098]

So true. So many young performers got their start in his band. If you listen to 94.7 The Wave Radio station, most of the successful solo artists started their music career in his band. I have seen him twice and his voice is as good in person as it is in recordings. Plus, i met him after a gig and what a nice guy too. I'm a big fan of Bobby Caldwell. He is a super talented guy: composer, songwriter, singer, and plays several instruments. The Real Deal! We need more quality like this in 2021. 🎵👏🎶🎹👍👍

[@amandamclaren9835]

@@tana5098 Didn't know all that. What a voice! How nice to hear that he is such a nice guy too.

[@ingrid5944]

I'm from Brazil. I have never listened to this song till yesterday, when a youtuber posted a funny video with this playing on the back. I HAD TO FULLY LISTEN TO IT CAUSE IT WAS SOOO GOOD, and I instantly imagined a black man singing it. When I found out he was white I was shocked and now am trapped just watching people's reactions finding out he's not black hahaha omg, this is amazing!!! 😂😂😂 And now I'm sad to find out he just passed this year... damn.. Man, what a voice AND SOUL you had! I mean, you still have it cause I bet you're still out there, somewhere, shining your beautiful soul through your beautiful voice! I'M ADDICTED TO THIS SONG, I CAN'T STOP PLAYING IT AND I'LL DEFINITELY LISTEN TO HIS FULL ALBUMS! ❤❤❤

[@charmdones4424]

May he rest in peace…it’s something how at that time we just listened to music and learned the lyrics…and didn’t care if he was white or black…as all this time I thought he was black..what an amazing voice indeed❤️

[@kevinlofstrom1799]

So soulful god I miss Him, thank god we have his videos

[@brendarobinson1656]

The BEST Blue-eyed Soul song of all time!

[@chinemeremudoh3732]

Hands down!!! No Contest!!!👏👏👏

[@cjentertainment8026]

Don’t forget The Righteous Brothers “Unchained Medley”

[@theresatoomer5578]

Don't forget Jon B.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Yes it is love this song classic

[@itsjemmabond]

Michael McDonald?

[@lightbluechucks]

THIS was the night I learned this man was rice skinned and not light skinned. I physically yelled “HE’S WHITE?!” Rest in peace to a legendary voice

[@MariaLopez-up5xb]

I think this was the world’s reaction. This comment was funny as hell though!

[@kevinpalma6303]

Rice is not the best comparison, there is also brown rice, A+ for the effort though.

[@lightbluechucks]

@@kevinpalma6303 you seem fun

[@Perseverance777]

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

[@coltanddj]

He was born that way ❤. Eternal Rest among the stars in the Universe Bobby Caldwell ✨ 😢❤.

[@johnventura1637]

Bobby Caldwell is a gem of a song writer and performer, and that song is one of his greatest.

[@Tigerlillielibra]

MY JAM. Bobby was always invited to the cookout. Rest in Power, soul brother!

[@MK-su6eg]

I like that POWER! We say rest in PARADISE, Aloha from Hawaii! BOBBY!!!..........

[@thiscaintb4real989]

What a combination!! Bobby Caldwell & Dave Koz!!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

What a voice. We lost him way too young.

[@jaimienichols5649]

This one hit hard when he passed. One of my favorite artists

[@charleswilliams8248]

One of smoothest songs ever! Real Talk! Dave Koz is bad boy also, yes sir!

[@solara3443]

🫶🏻Everybody loves this song! That’s all that matters! 🤟🏼

[@veejay3435]

Rest in Peace Bobby 😢. What a great singer he was 🙏🏽

[@mustangsally366]

Bobby Caldwell the original white chocolate

[@itsjemmabond]

Michael McDonald: Am I a joke to you?!

[@BlenderMountain]

itsjemmabond lol

[@itsjemmabond]

@veronica carlson Skeptical, but okay!

[@jacobsteele7138]

His nickname in high school when he played basketball was Vanilla Thunder. Very little known fact.

[@christinawheeler3123]

IAM 63 and I just finding out April 4 2020 that' he is white. My goodness this record is soooooogood

[@gbilivingbread]

Bobby Caldwell is so BIG in Asia, especially in Japan. He held many concerts here in Jakarta, Indonesia. Got all of his albums. Your must get his "Solid Ground" and "Heart of Mine" albums. They are the best!

[@andthedragon]

@@gbilivingbread I went down a rabbit hole of reaction videos this week and rediscovered Bobby Caldwell. I was shocked to learn that he wrote Heart of Mine for Boz Skaggs! Loving Bobby's version. I just bought Heart of Mine and Cat in the Hat and have been playing on repeat.

[@whatever-kt6tn]

RIP to an absolute legend. So glad he got his flowers before he passed 🥀🥀🥀

[@baxstar]

R.I.P Mr. Bobby Caldwell. Thank you so much for your contributions to music

[@gstrikr7]

With this, Bobby earned his hood pass in 1979.

[@myfriendisaac]

Rest easy sir! You left quite an impression 💐

[@4687878]

Bobby ...you and Teena Marie have a place at our table....hahaha !!! One of my favorite bacck in the day jams ...the only ones I care about !! I've been singing this song for years and playing bass chords with it..through the song and the horn lines...love it !!!

[@thewatchmen4920]

Wish they could've made a CD together. 2 soulful entertainers on 🔥

[@nancyglem]

It's incredible to watch so many people LOVE this song! It you touches you in your soul even from 1978! That's a classic

[@carlalamar6193]

Bobby and Dave sweet combination ❤

[@arimoonlight6528]

My kind of music! I love this song so much and I didn’t know that he was white and guess what? It does not matter ❤. I would love to hear more of his music. So soothing, sultry and relaxing. Absolutely beautiful!!

[@maggieanaya1114]

What a treat to see this song performed with my favorite saxophone player! RIP Bobby! Thank you for creating incredible music and sharing it with the world!

[@Keyboardman88]

Great music transcends all races.

[@jeanetteadamo9039]

RIP, dear one. One of the best. I loved this blue-eyed soul brother so much.

[@shavannya]

Rest in peace soulman Bobby Caldwell. still got your romantic ballads cassette Heart Of Mine on my drawer.

[@debraphifer-smith9478]

Rest in peace, sir and thank you for this amazing song. ❤😭

[@2timothy23]

I don't know anyone I grew up with that didn't have this song and they knew all the words. This is a sweet live version with one of my favorite saxman Dave Koz.

[@sarahalbers5555]

The concert in Japan with Boney James was incredible. Check it out. This version is wonderful with Dave.

[@ShawnMenchaca]

Damn he was better than ever.

[@TheLyricSnitch]

NEVER KNEW HE WAS WHITE until KevOnStage did a video...this is the soul classic...love it!!!

[@sergioguarascio9876]

I'm a white man and I found he was a white man,😆 out Kevin onstage did the video

[@1keemaster]

word same for me

[@OfficialBunnE]

❤❤❤❤❤HIS VOICE IS BUTTER. REST IN LOVE BOBBY CALDWELL!!❤❤❤

[@reneedillard7511]

Dave Koz with the sexy sounds on the sax

[@philserna3581]

WOW! After all these years and he has maintained his vocals. BRAVO BOBBY!👏👏👏👏

[@TheCheshier88]

I wonder how many people aside from me thought he was black their entire childhood until this aired?? He sounds just as good in person as he does on the record he will definitely be missed So sad to hear that he has passed away.

[@Alextheskater91]

Music has no color

[@angelibelgrave5808]

This is my jam then and now. RIP Bobby Caldwell, one of the greats..

[@Kevinleeontour]

RIP one of the most amazing songs ever

[@capcomfighter13]

Rest In Peace, Legend. His voice was still so strong here!

[@77slemad]

That song could have been written for me , sadly it makes me travel back to the roads I've taken in life to get where I am today , that line says "some people go around the world searching for love " that's definitely me ! Thank you Mr Caldwell for such an amazing song , I love it !

[@athenagriego4561]

Colors and different generations singing and grooving love it!

[@keishaizawesome2836]

I remember watching this and being shocked he was white lol this guy still sounded amazing!

[@MrBjorn6]

I grew up loving British blue eye soul, I heard this song my entire life, and didn't Know Bobby Caldwell was white until 2 months ago 🤔. But that song was played at every BBQ I attended.

[@keishaizawesome2836]

​@@MrBjorn6 Same here lol. I think alot of our faces were cracked after finding out he was white. RIP Bobby Caldwell

[@andyvanherwynen4866]

I met Bobby one to one back in 2010, nice guy and the great voice and soul as always. He deserves his own music career award. He wrote many songs for other performers too. Be something if he could teach soul to a lot more people, any color.

[@tana5098]

He does. Many new artists play with him for a few years and learn from the master musician. He is one cool guy.

[@valeedadavidson678]

I'M 40+ JUST FOUND OUT LAST YEAR THAT HE WAS A BLUE EYED BROTHER. SAXOPHONE IS ON FIRE

[@TruSoulDj]

I’m 49 and I’m in the same boat with you.

[@vaderbomb1967]

That's Dave Koz on the Sax dude is fire.

[@reneedillard7511]

I'm 43 and thought Al Jureau song this as a kid

[@thiscaintb4real989]

You should experience more of Dave Koz!

[@annshah6680]

im 44 and same!!

[@leeyaherrera9986]

He still gives me chills 🥰🥰🥰

[@wildcatgrljulie63]

❤He had such a heartfelt ,soulful, beautiful voice!

[@tonydenwiddie2109]

This is a masterful work from a true master of his craft.

[@senna1995]

How's he still hitting these notes

[@thearmchairactivistgratefu2274]

He was 61 at that time, may he RIP. He took very good care of his instrument. Thank God for Bobby Caldwell, who was a true embodiment of soul.

[@SimplyCassandra1]

August 15,1951 - March 14,2023. R. I. P. Bobby Caldwell! One of the greatest songs of all time including the original band! Bobby wrote many songs including another one of my favs " Next Time I Fall In Love" Peter Cetera & Amy Grant! 💕 🤗🙂

[@cynthiajohnson9311]

I always come back to hear this over and over. Thank you Mr. Caldwell for great music.. you are such an Amazing talent.

[@cynthias7654]

that was beautiful. you can tell he is loved. :)

[@deloresboudreaux2755]

He had a strong, powerful, voice. RIH.

[@tamikoscian5360]

Sing it Bobby!!! Get down on that sax Dave!!!!!!!

[@RIEH54]

Bobby and Dave together- fantastic! My favorite song- timeless perfection! Bobby Caldwell is a musical treasure for sure. Of course, Dave Koz is just superb!!!!!!

[@jamesmoon3844]

Bobby Caldwell earned his hood pass following this performance.

[@Davey1522]

James Moon he been playing at black parties, BBQs for as long as I can remember lol this song is always on rotation. Much respect Bobby Caldwell!

[@jamesmoon3844]

@@Davey1522 Amen, brother!

[@frizzzx86]

i think he did back in 1978

[@jaeshasway]

James Moon Bobby been had his hood pass bruh? Where you been? 🤣

[@jamesmoon3844]

@@jaeshasway I just never knew that he was white.

[@conniecovington6879]

I love this song and the man

[@MichaVelli1983]

I knew this since I was 6 years old cause my mom and dad where hard core fans of his

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

Yeah right!

[@mitchellfelder2420]

A musical genius.

[@ciarajohnson3065]

Voice is still Beautiful ❤❤❤ Saxophone player is on point 😍😍😍

[@raymondtroncosa8212]

I enjoy all music. No colors involved.

[@mizzkaykay93]

My songgg!!!!!!! Voice still strong as ever!

[@MrNathan791]

What a voice Bobby had. I’ve been loving this song since I first heard it back in H.S. in ‘78. RIP Mr. Caldwell. 🙏🏾

[@lynnie4820]

One of my favorite songs 🎵 and this video was a whole vibe he still got it!!🎤

[@pattimiranda8679]

Love this song! Such soul. Every in the audience is singing along.

[@lollapeluzas]

I can't believe I find out about this song today for a ig reel. I felt in love inmediatly

[@rtoriq]

I was hoping he’d do Open Your Eyes too. What You Won’t Do is always a classic but Open Your Eyes just makes you want to sing with your whole heart. God bless Dilla and Common for reintroducing the world to that song.

[@drrn8883]

Rest in heaven! Prayers for the family. 🙏🏽 Your song will always live on and touch hearts.❤️

[@MrAndyRachmat]

RIP Bobby, you've already made my youth so meaningful and unforgettable with your songs. Thanks

[@ColumbiaQT2001]

Bobby Caldwell and Dave Koz… 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@consuelarice9018]

Rip Bobby❤🎉❤...always been a fan since childhood

[@fpfpor123]

The soul in this voice is just wow And I hope I don’t sound crazy when I say I felt that smoothness of the performance 👏🏾 👏🏾 ✨✨✨✨✨

[@saleemahfareed4790]

Best song I ever heard in my life 💜😊

[@yolandac-ze1mk]

Love, love this man's music. May he rest in peace.

[@mathismathis2351]

I love this song!! What a beautiful song ♥️ thank you Bobby

[@duckman6819]

My eyes still in disbelief till this day white chocolate legend

[@learningeveryday2061]

Classic Bobby rest in Power

[@leondavis5186]

Rest In Power King👑 🕊🙏🏽

[@cathleenbatchelor287]

So soulful and richness to his voice

[@xyza808]

He's an EPIC ! Rest easy Bobby..