Bobby Caldwell - Sunny Hills

[@ericjones3878]

This is song writing mastery...I could only think of a handful of artist that would be able to pull off singing about putting a loved one in a nursing home and trying to ease their transition and at the same time trying to convince themselves its the right thing to do so beautifully...RIP to one of the great ones!!! Mr. Bobby Caldwell.

[@stringsnare]

yup - i think this song is more about an advertisment/infomercial for Sunny Hills as opposed to someone doing it to their parent...hence the haunting aspect

[@sammoe1292]

28 years old. Writer. Family never put me on him. Came across him one day. I remember sitting in my living room that entire day astonished in disbelief at the auditory spasms I had. That was about 6 years ago. He has been an influence in my life. I am an old soul.

[@jahlanij]

The genius of Mr. Caldwel! Who sings about retirement homes?! Only Bobby can do it this smoothly and hauntingly. Awesome song!

[@daviddavidjonmurray]

My dad was one of Bobby’s touring bass players for years. This was on the set the last time I saw Bobby live. It was great to see him bring back some of the classics along with the newer cool uncle stuff.

[@benniew.collinssr.8927]

One of my top five tracks by Bobby Caldwell. 5) Sunny Hills 4) Carry On 3) All Or Nothing At All 2) What You Want Do For Love 1) My Flame

[@drtroyturner7464]

You are missing a few gems. Heart of Mine is Top material from cover to cover. Stay with Me comes to mind

[@miasmicmisanthrope4410]

Bennie Collins Sr These: Jamaica Another Lonely Weekend Rain Every Time You Say My Name Stuck on You What About Me Coming Down From Love In the Name of Love Don't Lead Me On Next Time I Fall Heart of Mine Carry On Real Thing WORDS!!!! Even Now What You Won't (you typed that one wrong ;-) Do for Love. (and have you heard "Dance with Me," the Latin one?)

[@benniew.collinssr.8927]

dr troy turner & rainmanic misanthrope: I did my own two disc anthology(2013) on Bobby Caldwell (and may do a 3rd - soon). I use his first Anthology CD as a guide. You have a few R.M. that I will most likely add to my 3rd disc. I got my PC back 08/30/2015 - five weeks without a PC. Here's my list. Disc One: 1-My Flame 2- Coming Down on Love 3-Loving You 4- Jamaica 5- Real Thing 6- Even Now 7- Don't Lead Me On 8- Show Me Your Devotion w/ Marilyn Scott 9 Once Upon a Time 10- I Give In [Single Version] 11- Extra Mile 12- Don't Ask My Neighbor 13- Baby It's Cold Outside w/ Vanessa Williams 14- Tell It Like It Is 15- Can't Say Goodbye 16- Perfect Island Night 17- What You Won't Do For Love [New 20th Anniversary Version] Disc Two: 1- What You Won't Do For Love 2- Open Your Eyes 3- In The Name Of Love 4- Sunny Hills 5- All or Nothing at All 6- Heart of Mine 7- Stay With Me w/ Peter Cetera 8- Words 9- Janet 10- Without Your Love 11- Love Won't Let Me Wait 12- Who Are You ? w/ Brenda Russell 13- Love Lite 14- Wrong or Right 15- Rain 16- Everytime You Say My Name 17- Carry On 18- I Don't Want To Lose Your Love

[@benniew.collinssr.8927]

rainmaniac misanthrope You got some on your list I haven't heard --- yet. Will listen to them.

[@drtroyturner7464]

+Bennie Collins Sr Impressive. I imagine you Follow BC on Facebook. He's very appreciative. That's how I found out he and Michael Sembello had a mutual admiration society. I actually put their songs on my phone under a shared file with both their names. The way I did Barry White/Isaac Hayes.

[@blastfromthepast7005]

Bobby Caldwell was a genius. I remember last year when a friend told me he'd just died, and I thought to myself that musicians like him should be allowed to live for ever.

[@lynneleeluckdowsing6654]

Haunting! Pure magic! Bobby Caldwell, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder; so many others.. a Heaven of a childhood on Earth.

[@BaseballMusic123]

The June 28th, 1982 episode of General Hospital brought me here!

[@erictucker4412]

Gorgeous & Depressing all at the same time!!!!

[@jordanrioscreations]

This song really sticks with you, I can see myself listening to this as old man

[@sawatt00kobe]

Thank you Bobby !! R.I.P...

[@alpha520mec]

What a wonderful tribute to Steely Dan.

[@erictucker4412]

Henri Lebesgue lol it took me 2yrs to get it!!!!!

[@seniorreporter]

@@erictucker4412 consider that a tribute to you as well

[@ktd7846]

How bout f you this is all bobby

[@ktd7846]

Even 4 years later f u biotch

[@alpha520mec]

@@ktd7846 f u 2 mang!

[@guybettyrahem3937]

Tout simplement l'un des grands génies de la musique Californienne ( alors qu'il est natif de New York il est né à Manhattan en 1951 mais a passé toute sa jeunesse en Floride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) l'un de mes musiciens préférés avec Larry Carlton pat metheny Michael franks Carlos Santana et le binôme Neil larsen buzz feiten. Ecoutez ce morceau sublime tiré d'un extraordinaire album des années 80 ( carry on) avec un fabuleux solo de guitare de Steve lukater ( il faut que je vérifie sur la pochette mais de mémoire je crois que c'est l'immense guitariste de Toto qui fait le solo ) régalez vous !!!!!!! MONUMENTAL INOUBLIABLE ET ETERNEL !!!!!!!!!! La musique qu'on aimera toujours car la qualité ne sera jamais démodée au contraire elle se bonifie avec le temps !!!!!!!!!!! GIGANTESQUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dernière chose ce génie de la musique joue de tous les instruments dans ce fabuleux album qu'est carry on car il est un des rares multi-instrumentistes de la musique Californienne ( comme l'immense LARRY CARLTON et le regretté ANDREW GOLD mais ils ne sont pas nombreux à avoir cet extraordinaire talent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) IMMENSE TOUT SIMPLEMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vous voulez une anecdote ??? Hé bien figurez-vous que sa maman quand Ils habitaient New York avait dans sa clientèle un certain BOB MARLEY (Elle était agent immobilier) d'ailleurs bien des années plus tard Caldwell et Marley sont devenus des amis !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Voilà pour l'anecdote !!!!!!!!!!!!! GUY

[@brendencraven4677]

This was used in an episode of General Hospital July of 82 when Luke goes out hiking.

[@holyshalomi909]

This is oddly sad, and the instrumentals are amazing. Lovely song

[@alloallie]

I've always loved Bobby Caldwell (since I was seven). This one I heard when I was 9. At that time, I did not know what this was about (I was a kid, after all), But now, wow ! It's so gorgeous...but sad at the same time !

[@bccolli4191]

A great singer singing the truth...much respect!

[@FyodorZarathustra]

This is the weirdest and funkiest tune. The subject matter is unique, but kind of disturbing. I can't tell if he is being ironic about the pleasantness of a retirement home. It sounds oddly sincere.

[@erictucker4412]

FyodorZarathustra it gives you the vibe they are dumping an older family to an old folks home. The family member is heartbroken & they are trying to convince them its a good thing although deep down even they know it’s wrong. That’s my interpretation.

[@daddycrimson]

you both gave me alot to think about @@erictucker4412

[@patrickmccutcheon8860]

The line about “You won’t remember the life you once knew..” makes it seem sarcastic and ironic to me, but I dunno. Weird song, but very good. Makes you think.

[@laurapeacelaurapeacestaffo2076]

Love his voice...mellowing out with Bobby Caldwell

[@feliciafloresca4108]

It was as though retirement music was on the horizon for me because I loved Bobby Caldwell music so much.

[@kharbear53]

This song is very reminiscent of Steely Dan, which just shows you how Bobby can move from genre to genre.....master musician/singer/songwriter

[@jamalabdelbaset6469]

Kharis Washington That is so funny!!! I heard this in Shaw's one day and thought it was a Steely Dan song!!!

[@tommykeith6589]

Kharis Washington & FORMER DRUMMER FOR THE ALMAN BROS. PLUS 2 OTHER 60-70'S ROCK GRPS!!!!!!!! ( HIS TRAK REC. IS BANANAS)!!!!!!

[@InflatablePlane]

I could hear this on Gaucho. Those tightly compressed and gated drums help a lot.

[@andthedragon]

@@tommykeith6589 Bobby Caldwell the drummer is a different guy.

[@paulaquino3612]

Iconic voice in the jazz industry, One of the best album till this day Carry ON classic tunes for the test of time

[@julesquimby]

Can't help but think of Granpa Simpson.

[@andrewashington6462]

Many young men and women did not live nor will live to see or hear sunnyhill, that's sad..songs give spiritual messages ..if we can.!

[@jackie_merchant]

I always liked this Song" since I first heard it, 1982 Yokota abs Tokyo, it Reminded me Of the possible End, Retirement homes* the Whole album is Great, 🌎

[@Sparky19124]

I miss yokota... I’m navy and was stationed in Yokosuka but I flew in and out of there

[@pepinopepino7]

Can't believe that no kid has pointed out how the whistle sounds like Totakeke... guess they don't come by here. Such a smooth piece

[@audreylynch1065]

people live and die but how pleasant life can be..

[@andthedragon]

I''m here because I saw where he said Carry On was his favorite album because he wrote songs about subjects other than love. He mentioned Jamaica and Sunny Hills specifically.

[@rosiebegum225]

very well written, id have this at my funeral 🎉

[@onehit2364]

Heard this when i was 15 y.o.now r im retired and loving it more..

[@KuttyJoe]

I've been looking for this song since I first heard it back in 1982. I never managed to find it, didn't know the exact name or who sang it. But I remembered the lines to the chorus searched for that and finally found it. I was probably 12 or 13 when I first heard it. Funny though, I had no idea what it was about til now.

[@luluuularekaso3582]

This is a beautiful and relaxing song.

[@SShay-yv8pc]

My fav ❤️

[@ZeranZeran]

This song makes me think; Why am I such a shitty grandson? / Son ? Enough is enough. It's time to give back the love that has always been given to me.

[@thatMimosaGrove]

Smoothly disturbing.

[@czikkanhardt4750]

Disturbingly smooth.

[@keeganwilliams111]

Yes this is a sad song that you can chill to.

[@Frittenkopf88]

incredibly good.

[@dantedetillo4885]

Beautiful music

[@jn2006]

beautiful song

[@Brian-ok9ff]

Heard this song in 1985, still the most amazing B. Caldwell ever!! :)

[@arjuna1986]

@MrAvillegas99 its called new wave by common. I only clocked when i played both chorus's one after the other, dilla has sampled a lot from this guy which goes to show that dilla had good taste!!!!!

[@84Ghostaff]

AMAZING INSTRUMENTAL! really caldwell is a genius

[@robzybex4197]

The guitar, the bass, the synths... ❤

[@metasymplocos]

very odd but reality song .... some don't get to Sunny Hill ... 😕

[@victorspain6229]

My favorite song every

[@ytbmasterx7]

ボビーは、この曲で決まり！

[@MathyuB.W.89]

This sounds like a song about being forcefully institutionalized by loved ones(family)

[@vinto34]

smooth dude is bobby.....

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

@albertbooker best artist always experienced bout what they sing, thats why it so real..can fake that. real recognize real.. no x factor or idols bullshit.

[@Discfiend69]

This is a real sad song...retirement home blues...: (

[@SPAZZOID100]

@saxman925 Real drums don't necessarily make songs better. "Heart of Mine" is a fantastic album, and it's all drum machine.

[@ktd7846]

Have this album signed but in a drunken rage I broke the cd and case. I framed the signatured insert hanging on my wall. Sunny hills...

[@audreylynch1065]

thank you!!!

[@emelio7995]

Nice jazz tune!

[@jmdetillo]

Wow ❤

[@bsnpr8]

The Best

[@SPAZZOID100]

@ilovesteelydan This is a linn drum machine here.

[@SPAZZOID100]

@saxman925 Electronic drums are great.

[@theressamurphy2996]

My independent parents did not want to live with us..they sold their home and went into an independent community which they loved.

[@aduiraduir2183]

Here at sunny hills...you will see

[@tommykeith6589]

SADLY FUNNY WERE THE ONLY RACE THAT WILL CLEAN UP OUR DOGS! POO BUT WILL THROW OUR OWN MOMS IN "SUNNY HILLS" ????

[@halearly3749]

Very and sadly accurate. We've been institutionalized to believe that anything of no use needs to be discarded . . . .

[@BlackChris]

anyone get a animal crossing vibe to the beginning?

[@rickyt8131]

It's the iconic Animal Crossing whistle from the synthesiser, combined with the electric keys!

[@bryancampbell4550]

Sad😥

[@murdok620]

@saxman925 mate, jeff porcaro was the drummer for this album

[@loveorangewing]

Why this is not on Spotify???

[@iN_MiM]

Powerful plp

[@alfjoey1234]

thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks,jammer. thanks.

[@beronecaabella3419]

Jul 27 2007

[@murdok620]

@murdok620 yes electric drums but it's still jeff porcaro

[@karmengabriellapop7743]

...

[@jamesagnew-hh2qy]

❤Old Buffalo Soldier Music..please inform all the young people that I have arrived.

[@DonMack279]

i didn't know this was about a retirement home...makes the song even more powerful...wow

[@tommykeith6589]

Thanos SHUFFLE BOARD,EZ CHAIR, HERE U WONT BE STRANGE,WHAT CHU THINK HE WAS SINGING ABOUT A U2 CONCERT????????

[@はるさん-h2h]

いいね！🙂👍

[@elvaramirez4067]

down for the third time

[@닉미오치치]

AUAYAYAY

[@arjuna1986]

@MrAvillegas99 2:21 on this tune which is big by the way!

[@arjuna1986]

ha not many people know that this is sampled by dilla too

[@luisalbertodiazyubero5382]

Gino Vannelli? So similar

[@ragingriccor9999]

"Summers of My Life" perhaps

[@justa8348]

Play this song at 0.75x speed

[@RyanHall-oc7um]

Play it at 1.75,

[@ericartis6960]

I be there at sunny hill.

[@MrAvillegas99]

@arjuna1986 Daaaamn...and I listened to "New wave" a bunch of times but I just listened to it again and I still don't hear it. which part of the song? I know he also sampled "Open Your Eyes" but thats it. Otherwise I know about "my flame," "coming down from love," "carry on" and of course "what you won't do for love" being sampled from other producers.

[@keyfreeman]

is it just me, or dose this song sounds like steely dan?

[@ragingriccor9999]

It's me as well. Check out his song "In the Name of Love", which is especially reminiscent of Steely Dan.

[@davescott2485]

Yup...was just thinking the same thing and checked the comments to see if anyone else noticed it...another fine group as well by the way..

[@davidharding3072]

Delicious

[@MrAvillegas99]

@arjuna1986. which song or beat? And what album or beat tape?

[@sandalero]

@murdok620 : true, but this is a drum machine

[@SPAZZOID100]

@saxman925 no shit? I guess you didn't live through the 80's? the decade of technology. If it weren't for drum machines and synths, music wouldn't have the many textures that it's had over the years. and I am a drummer, btw.

[@crispychip7070]

94

[@theEdinero]

This is like Pink Floyd meets Stevie Wonder.

[@lauraschroder2793]

👽👽

[@lauraschroder2793]

5

[@ZeranZeran]

ANIMAL CROSSING THEME SONG

[@silviaricciarelli7041]

[@mitchsalawine5420]

I'm really sick of that Verizon commercial with that sweetie boy nurse popping up when I'm trying to listen to some music....I'll stick with AT&T.

[@SPAZZOID100]

@keyfreeman very steely dan indeed.

[@lauraschroder2793]

5 😆

[@heyroz27]

Yeah it sounds like a song about retirement homes to me, too.

[@tommykeith6589]

CharR YA THINK?????

[@wertymerm]

@@tommykeith6589 a lot of us don’t- or didn’t want to believe so. Very weird subject. Knowing this it sounds like a corny ad for some place lmao but if sunny hills were to be a neighbor hood it wouldn’t be as corny

[@lauraschroder2793]

Lsd