First Time Hearing Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love

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[@jasonbull4598]

People don't realize Bobby played every instrument in this song from the piano, guitar, horns and sang by his self

[@prof3ssor178]

DAMN! He was a musician/producer! Great stuff

[@headcontraption]

wait. bobby played the horns too??? that’s at least a sax and a trumpet. are you sure about that?

[@ivywilson6515]

@@headcontraption According to the interwebs: Vocals, Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vibraphone, Keyboards - Bobby Caldwell That's for the whole album not this song specifically. There were other musicians on the song. Still impressive though.

[@Dazerlbc]

People don't realize Bobby is your father

[@headcontraption]

@@ivywilson6515 impressive for sure. which to me makes adding imaginary talents even more unnecessary

[@scorpiothegreat1]

Bobby Caldwell actually won “Best new black artist of 1978”. Fact.

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Cool. I heard that song 1979

[@theodoreritola7641]

@@evelyntaylor4470 1978 BUT CLOSE

[@vergilmontiero2558]

If that's true, that's wild

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Best new " black artist" I never heard of that category. R/B and other categories is one thing, race should never be, just like "blue eye". Music isn't about race per se, it's all genres, blues, gospel, country, etc., Everyone can enjoy!! ✌

[@jenx5870]

@@evelyntaylor4470 I think they got rid of the category in the 80s or 90s for that very reason. Too many people were crossing the barrier with the blue eyed soul genre, and black artists breaking into the mainstream, rather than just R&B. I don't miss the black category, but I do miss the R&B of my childhood in the 70s and 80s. Modern music is severely lacking when compared with classics like this.

[@michaelvitale1568]

FYI-Bobby Caldwell passed away today 3/14/2023, after a 6+ year illness at the age of 71. Thanks for discovering and sharing his song with your fans, much appreciated for doing so. He was extremely talented in the music industry in more ways than most, playing lots of the instruments as well in his songs.

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Thank you RIP. All the best R&B singers are gone ❤

[@evelyntaylor4470]

I agree 💯

[@k5lta]

R.I.P. Mr. Caldwell! 🙏🏾🕊

[@pamelajackson7210]

I just heard he passed😪

[@kirby7379]

RIP. What a voice. ❤

[@cobbsrenee]

Soul is soul. Don't matter color, matter heart.

[@MrNathan791]

4-Sure. To much is placed on skin color. It shouldn’t matter. Soulful singing comes in all flavors. 🤗

[@resipsa6874]

Rumor has it that Bobby is not only invited to the barbecue, but he can even bring the potato salad.

[@lamadesurvivor5216]

😂😂😂😂

[@jimpierce3138]

Without raisins

[@prof3ssor178]

Yes... I'll definitely trust him to bring potato salad 🥗

[@Khalin1000]

Hell he can just cook

[@jennifera7651]

Omg best comment of my night! 🤣🤣🤣

[@charlesburris6314]

Bobby played every instrument!! Dude is ridiculously talented. 44 years later and this joint is still fire!!

[@teena32139]

He did that!!!

[@lynnhardaway7604]

Preach Pastor Burris....

[@Rensune]

He just passed 😢

[@tishabinkley6522]

Never judge a book by it's cover, this White Man is SOUL BROTHA #1

[@transhumanismhasbegun]

Some white people have a paternal blackman in their lineage. The children of a black man with a white mother are light skinned, inherenting phenotypes from both parents. E.g. If the reactor on the right who has green eyes had children with a white woman, his children will look even more whiter than him. Paternity vs maternity. White people with souls like black people have *paternal* black lineage. I emphasized this cause if it was-maternal black lineage but paternal white lineage, they're not like that.

[@VanessaClarke]

This is what we call 'Blue-eyed soul'. Michael McDonald, Ricky Astley and so many others fall into this category. It's a great rabbit hole to go down if you have the time.

[@woodchucknation]

Hall and Oates

[@tmceasar]

Jon B is another one

[@rodimuspm]

Don't forget Lady T

[@DWilliams621]

Am I the only person who knew rick astley and Michael mcdonald was white

[@woodchucknation]

@@DWilliams621 No

[@alexgarcia7104]

One of the heaviest sampled artists in hip hop. Everyone rocks with Bobby 🙌🏼

[@JohnnyFromVirginia]

Bobby is certified 💯

[@randywatson8347]

I recognize it from 2pac

[@obey2dmax]

​@@randywatson8347If Pac sampled your shit that means you're definitely certified 💯 real.

[@BigNazty8732]

​@@obey2dmaxand Aaliyah

[@TheASSedoTV]

Luniz sampled him for Playa Hata

[@trpoihgg]

I never get tired of this song

[@williamberkowitz9388]

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

[@i__play_on3]

Amogus

[@richr.7698]

RIP Bobby Caldwell. This song will live on forever.

[@tlt-ell1193]

Bobby rocked the Fedora before Indiana Jones did!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Yep this was the 70s

[@marskeins]

The blue eyed soul era. Great music times!!

[@theodoreritola7641]

This was 1978 Them 70s were soooooo Smooooooth

[@JRWest-kw8nv]

He just passed away. My pops was a DJ, so he put me on. Mr. Caldwell was very talented im glad people appreciate his music.

[@EddieisKrueger]

This song is incredible and never gets old

[@DrJekyllMH]

Another good one is: Simply Red - Holding Back the Years ... You'll be shocked to hear such a soulful sound from a red-headed Englishman

[@titan133760]

🎶 I'll keep holding on🎶

[@rvillegas775]

I love Simply Red!

[@pauldootson7889]

their cover of you make me feel brand new shows it off best imo

[@RS54321]

Yes!!!!

[@shellyu.1406]

Great song!!

[@00TheRealTC]

These reactions are so on point. Almost everyone thought Bobby was black when this came out. He has a rendition of _Baby, It's Cold Outside_ with Vanessa Williams, and when I saw them perform it live on some TV special, I thought to myself, "Who's this white dude? Hmm. Probably 'Bobby Caldwell' couldn't make it to this party and this dude is his replacement." Little did I know! Y'all have to listen to Lisa Stansfield's _All Around the World_ if you get the chance.

[@alizalevana9362]

Vanessa Williams a very nice lady. Her and my uncle were good friends. My uncle has passed.

[@MsYingyang2]

I love that song too

[@freebirdallen]

Lisa Stansfield was on an episode of Showtime at the Apollo. She had the place rocking with that song!

[@Pitbullempirek]

@@alizalevana9362 RIP to your uncle

[@00TheRealTC]

@@freebirdallen I dig that performance. To see that crowd absolutely backing her with their "Go, Lisa!" chants was fabulous.

[@jjohnson1434]

Watching these young people react to Bobby Caldwell sing "What You Won't Do For Love", is wonderful. He played all instruments and did background on this song. He passed away on 3/15/2023. He will be missed.

[@THuff808]

R.I.P. Bobby. You were the real deal, soo smooth.

[@Godschild316]

I am native American, my best friend is black. She found an old cassette tape of her mom's. She had nothing to play it on. I have an old walkman cassette player. It was Bobby Caldwell. Fantastic stuff. We dug this song ALOT! Yup we thought he was black. Nope, just got that smooth soul sound. Fantastic🌹

[@johnnypickens9228]

Y'all ain't even ready for my girl Teena Marie. You gonna lose your mind. Start with the greatest duet of all time. Fire and Desire!

[@c4l977]

Tell it!

[@donnabonn1892]

Yes! Pure fire!

[@shikaraa]

“Make me do for love … what I would not do …” it’s a message about love and swallowing ya pride fellas. 😁😘

[@TheJuice4212]

R.I.P. Bobby Caldwell. 3/15/2023. Love this song!

[@yashuajames1669]

Bobby Caldwell has produced for many artists u should read up on how much he's done for the music industry

[@cadettipk]

Another soulful white boy is the lead singer of Simply Red. Holding back the years and Picture book are my favorites.

[@savsmiles3042]

Yes!

[@Deby290]

If you don’t know me by now

[@nikkylicious4u]

LOVEEEE HOLDING BACK THE YEARS

[@angelapaden5280]

You should also listen to Simply Red " If You Don't Know Me By Now."

[@theresaconner4705]

You guys really should listen to Simply Red, If you don’t know me by now and Holding back the years. Great blue eyed soul!

[@fenyoaeemckinney2144]

I’m just glad that these young Black Brothas are realizing what the incredible “old school” music was about!!!👍🏽😁

[@ivyc3500]

One super talented man I love this song. R.I.P. Bobby C.

[@skiziskin]

Dating my wife, who is Japanese and a big fan, was the first time I ever heard Bobby Caldwell. That was in the 80s. We both spent most of our adult lives listening to him and thinking he was Black. We only found out he was white when reaction videos became a thing. 😂

[@MrGrifter123]

Think my mom has a album cover with his face on it. She got tons of old school vinyl records

[@theodoreritola7641]

This was 1978

[@theodoreritola7641]

This song came out in 1978 though,

[@skiziskin]

@@theodoreritola7641 why is there an argument here? I never said it didn't. Congratulations on knowing something I didn't know. But it is not relevant to my comment.

[@mrs.spicer]

Lol

[@debbiewallace4907]

That is what we call a smooth operator😀

[@angelicabarone4913]

RIP he just passed away at 71 on March 14, 2023. Very soulful singer so talented!

[@ivyc3500]

Too Young . Miss him.

[@kn-zv7uc]

Bobby Caldwell has 'soul'. People assumed he was black before seeing him. Another white guy with real 'soul' is Jeff Buckley. I suggest everyone listen to the song "Lover, You Should Have Come Over." Fun fact: Though he may not be the most 'soulful', back in the day people thought Rick Astley was black in the UK before they actually saw the video for Never Gonna Give You Up.

[@estills4768]

Oh I hope they react to Never Gonna Give You Up!

[@metaphoria3]

Buckley gotta So Real

[@ivywilson6515]

Buckley's Hallelujah is a masterpiece.

[@disconnexionsdotcom]

First Madonna song I heard was 'Borderline' and it was played on R&B stations. Everyone I knew thought she was black or Hispanic. It sounded very NYC and was a club banger.

[@TrippingTexans-John]

September 1987, I'm in a bar near Hanover, W. Germany, at the time. DJ is doing some impressive mash-up of MJ and the Tavares, then on comes Rick Astley's 'Never Gonna Give You Up' me and one of my Army buddies are talking about how he sounds a lot like Colonel Abrams, who is black. Get back to the States a few weeks later and see the video on MTV and we are floored to see this skinny red head belting out this song...LOL!!!

[@justincordero7589]

RIP to the legend Bobby Caldwell who passed away this morning at the age of 71

[@DomP1989]

My dude on the left is shook. He’s speechless lol. Also that instrument my guy on the right was asking about is the bass. This is the epitome of classic R&B.

[@tatiunamatthews9145]

RIP To Bobby Caldwell. He just passed and I truly love his classic "What You Won't Do For Love" - MOST DEFINITELY A SOULFUL SOUL!💯

[@Dbone2k4]

This man has soul

[@sinderella23]

🤯This is so weird but also why I like watching reactions. I've never listened to the whole song. Just heard it in commercials but now I'm paying attention I'm hearing how this song was used for Aaliyah's "Age ain't nothing but a number" and Tupac's "Do for love". Only took me a a decade or so to realize this 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 That horn too! There are so many songs that sampled that.

[@kgthegreatone943]

Bobby had talent. Something that's missing in today's music

[@thewatchmen4920]

True statement

[@filmmakerslab]

Yall need to check out the Average White Band "A Love of Your Own." I am born in 1967 and these singers were part of our culture and it was not considered appropriation. They were anomalies because they just had soulful voices, not trying just were. I love to see young people getting into our music, and your reactions are priceless!

[@shrodersplaymates9831]

Yaaaaaas!

[@shamanoftruth4699]

FACTS "A LIVE OF MY OWN" 👌🏼👌🏼💯💯

[@robbinjefferson7470]

Exactly ❤

[@StaceyBeryl]

1960 here. We really lived during the creation of some of the best music ever. And the highest mini-skirts and lowest hip huggers... and they were not considered nasty. lol I remember boys cat calling a group of us girls and we thought "we must look good today" lol. Now that is considered abuse... Strange times we live in.

[@benotafraid3231]

They don't make music like this anymore and I don't believe they ever will. The best of times!

[@TrinaHoward]

This is one of my favorite songs a classic will never get old. The music is on point💕💕💕

[@jdavis1214]

I was in elementary school when this song came out and it's still my jam. Rest in peace Mr. Caldwell🕊.

[@jamesrodriquez2863]

He played all the instruments in this song and sang all the parts. Every part of this song is all him.

[@plippleplop]

Music from the heart and soul…Rest In Peace Bobby Caldwell. Thanks guys for your love of music ❤️

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

This guy can sing his ass off. There are other white guys from back in the day who can sing like that too. He is the sample used in the song The Light by Common and do for love song by Tupac. You should do that song next the light by common and what do for love by Tupac it is 🔥 Next do Darling Open Your Eyes by Bobby Caldwell 🔥🔥

[@prof3ssor178]

Great idea 💡

[@tanisharattigan7602]

Same for Tatyana Ali's- Boy, You Knock Me Out too

[@sofrshsocln4]

And My Flame used in Sky's the Limit

[@Jani28]

Facts

[@armonwilliams4735]

Guru sampled this song as well in "Something in the past" in the Jazzamatazz Volume II album

[@creamone]

I'm in my 50's and I found out maybe 10 years ago that this song was sung by a white man. I just so happened to watch the video for the first time ever and I almost fell to the floor. Props to Bobby Caldwell, I became a big fan.

[@janetgonzalez3931]

I'm 55 and you're right I thought it was a Blackman but then found out he's white this song is beautiful

[@freebirdallen]

54 & I only found out in the mid 2000's because of the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

[@harpsgalore6584]

I know what you mean when you hear him only on the radio. We thought it was a different person when he sang that song. RIP Caldwell.

[@freebirdallen]

@@harpsgalore6584: I didn't know he had passed away until I read your comment.

[@harpsgalore6584]

@@freebirdallen it's ok I understand given that this song hits harder today now that he left.

[@alisonreid187]

My favorite song of all time...I'm so glad you appreciate the talent of the music we loved growing up!

[@percytillman6030]

Y'all got them I'm havin' church faces! Bobby Caldwell was one the best ever! RIP! Love you guys.

[@marygoodson4920]

"What you wont do for love" means there is nothing you wouldn't do for love. Meaning you will do everything for the person you love!

[@johnjohnson7375]

"Rest In Peace" Bobby Caldwell. Thank you for the music!

[@laddersoulstevewebb]

Rest Well Bobby ,.. 🙏 Thank you ,.. will Always Love Your Music ! 🎶 🌟

[@weltonvillegal6258]

I loved his voice. My daughter and I loved “What You Would Do for Love.” My husband broke the news to us at dinner and both of us went silent. RIP Mr. Caldwell.

[@chicagocubs71]

Fellas another white cat that sings soul music n u guys have to react would be Michael McDonald. Check him out.

[@danielsaldana4663]

Hell yeah . . .

[@somelucifrostguy9208]

I showed my niece the music video and before he walked out of the shadows, I asked her what she think he'd look like. After a moment's hesitation, she said "Black?" The look on her face when he showed himself was priceless

[@Rosie_Rue]

Play her Michael McDonald and ask her the same question. 😂

[@valeriewilliams5013]

This is one Amazing Man and when he made this in 1978 he made a Masterpiece and it will be a Masterpiece forever ❤💯👵🏽

[@williamjavier1653]

Straight out of Miami ...Thank you Bobby you prove music should evoke EMOTION and you by God did just that.....RIP brother.....

[@deborahmoon1049]

Rest in peace Bobby Caldwell❤. You brought out one of the most soulful love songs of the 70's.

[@birdy4690]

I saw Bobby Caldwell in concert and was completely blown away. Absolutely one of the best concerts ever.

[@Jani28]

Hi, glad to see you young men enjoying some really good r&b, a great song like this is a timeless Classic! Even Tupac used this hook on his song years ago & reference B.I.G. and Common who sampled Bobby's " my flame", which is my favorite song by him. Mr Caldwell is extra talented & underrated! Love to see this, new subscriber! ❤

[@kennethburruss4488]

Really nice to see this generation relating to past music. Big Ups!👀

[@michaela.humphrey9195]

Love these guys! I am a 58 year-old father of 3 teenagers. I stumbled across these kids videos experiencing 'Rakim' and 'Black Though't for the very first time. It was so entertaining watching this group of dope young brothers get hyped about something that me and their parent's generation takes for granted as greatness. Wish more young people would study the past and enjoy what their parents experienced, especially on the music front. I've got my kids watching these guys now, and learning from them. Understand gents that you not only have an incredible platform, but an amazing teaching tool for many of your peers and generations younger than you. Kuddos! and YO YO to my young Nupe amongst your group. Mike Hump Kappa Alpha Psi Alpha Nu Chapter - NC A&T State U. Fall 84' - #6

[@thechazz8080]

We lost him today, but his music will live on.

[@2sweetcaroline]

All generations have so many talented musical artists, but back in the 1960's & 70's we had so many talented artists from different ethnic backgrounds who played together to produce wonderful music regardless of the genre. There was a great deal of diversity in music which I loved. I'm an old boomer white lady and love your channel You play a fabulous array of different types of music.

[@flimcowramzow]

We lost a massive legend today yall, bobby caldwell has passed. Rest in peace to this kind and passionate soul, you will never be forgotten.

[@jeffreypeters5578]

You know what i love about this channel is all you young folks have such a great personality and a real respect for others and a genuine interest in learning other things and view points.Thats whats up! That shows a wisdom in you youngsters.Amen my brothers

[@auntienikkisgamin9251]

As an auntie I enjoy watching these types of videos of the younger gen appreciating old school music and the musical legends ❤

[@tpaul7970]

I can tell that a few of you were really feeling those lyrics.🤗🙏🏽.

[@tonya5468]

One big old crazy human family with all kinds of colors and flavors....you young men are a joy to watch! Good luck - keep going strong!

[@psylettagilroy]

STILL one of my favorite songs. I get a chuckle thinking about what a lot of people's faces looked like when they saw him walk out of that shadow.🤣😂😮😳

[@TexasMagnolia]

I would love to see y’all discover the jam sessions at “Live from Daryl’s House” Daryl, from Hall and Oats, opens his house to guest Artist and its amazing. Recommend his session with CeLo Green performance the Hall and Oats song “I can’t go for that”….Also, anything with The OJays.

[@sklthedful]

Great suggestion! 👍

[@kjkernSerendipity]

Yes, that was a great series.

[@revenge4468]

How about Amos Lee and Mut lu with Darryl singing Caramel?

[@ZobethC]

#RIP Bobby. This song is LEGEND.

[@bandgeek467]

This is the music I grew up listening to cause my parents grew up in the 70’s. I’m glad so many people are starting to love good old fashioned soul music. ❤️

[@charlesfaile7452]

I'm 59 and I remember when this song come out , it was a bad ass song back in the day and still is !!! ❤ BOBBY CALDWELL , RIP 🙏

[@Silvana716]

I love the music from the ‘70s because there was still more collaboration between white, black and Latino musicians and singers - great stuff from people like Paul Simon, Chaka Khan and Rufus, Heatwave, War. Before that songwriters like Lieber and Stoller, Carole King and Gerry Goffin writing and producing songs with black singers. I don’t get why that changed.

[@harmonyroselane421]

…Stevie Winwood…

[@allaboutthemurzic]

Democrats thats why

[@ARG7822]

Chords and melody are so jazzy

[@kennethgolomski9538]

Bless Mr. Caldwell who recently passed, a real entertainer/ song man

[@brendawilliams5182]

I’d love it if Bobby saw you guys bopping to his song. 💖

[@stevenmonte7397]

Check out Average White Band - A Love Of your Own (Live at Montreux 1977). They are a Scottish Funk and R&B band. They were FIRE! You'll have the same reaction.

[@mscoop8361]

YES!

[@ogarcia515]

The song itself is beautiful, too.

[@TheVik814]

So many artists covered this song! It still sounds great in 2023!!!!

[@shani-cm2ps]

I am glad he received his flowers 💐 before he past away.Nice to see him on Bet awards❤R.I.P A talented men that played instruments 🎸 🎷 piano 🎹 🎤🙌🏽😇

[@lbu9542]

RIP Bobby. Legend 💐

[@harrycollins209]

What's going to blow ya''ll mind is how many people sampled this guy

[@roseandtomseeney1156]

Rip Bobby. Love all of your music.

[@lorrainelorrained8988]

What a soulful voice he has! If I did not see him, I would have thought he was a R and B singer and black! Good voice! So much soul!

[@dreap243]

One of my favorite songs to jazz too....❤️....

[@fourthdownback6035]

Bill Withers has a live version of “Use Me” which slaps.

[@christopherh.6076]

R.I.P. this week Bobby cadwell. Left us with this Jam 🎶

[@Officiallystrunjayceleste]

This is real music. I remember hearing this at all family functions and parties. ❤

[@SmoothCrmnl80]

RIP to the Blue Eyed Soul legend Bobby Caldwell 😢

[@diddiaskew3084]

Rest in peace, Bobby. 🙇🏾‍♀️🇺🇦

[@eduardohidalgo5628]

Definitely one of my all time favorite musical gems. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@slynn31s]

Maaaan...it doesn't matter where or when...if I hear this tune, I will bust out singing, with not one ounce of shame. Rest easy Bobby Caldwell...thanks for one of the best tunes ever written and recorded.

[@robbrown391]

One of the most Sampled Songs ever

[@kimberleymonari3560]

****blue eyed soul: included BOBBY CALDWELL, MICHAEL McDONALD, HALL & OATES, BOZ SKAGGS & a few others.

[@laveniasantosmazon7961]

Rest in Peace Bobby We love you!!!!!

[@vh8674]

Wow, what a great voice. You never get tired of music like that.

[@raymcarthur3870]

You need to see him sing this live, he can kill it on the guitar as well.

[@MikeJones69696]

You can tell that the guy with the red hat listen to this song more then once don't let him fool you.. 🤣

[@jbird8792]

He seems the least intelligent of the group in every video lol

[@sandy703]

LOL🤣🤔 he was so into it he’s just a cutie

[@juniorspencer-ps5yz]

Bobby never dies... he plays on in my every day life.

[@crickettmoon7082]

When it comes to Music… Soul knows no bounds ☮️❤️