Bobby Caldwell passed away today, but he leaves behind this calling card...one of the best blue-eyed soul songs ever. RIP, Bobby. You won't be forgotten.
I would've bet money on it, cause like everyone else, I just assumed he was black. He can definitely sing, and sing it from the 'down low', if you know what I mean.
Funny you say that. Given the state of current affairs in the world, I make it a point to play this song with my windows rolled down in hopes of people in the crosswalk or next to me at stoplights to hear some good music, maybe even peak their curiosity on who the artist is by Shazaming it (wishful thinking lol). Music is such an amazing gift, bringing more people together than dividing each other.
Bobby Caldwell actually wrote songs for Boz. In fact it was also Boz who encouraged Bobby to write for other musicians. Bobby penned some huge hits apart from this "Do For Love".
"And then they start him off in the dark!" I bet they did that on purpose to throw the listeners off. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert, such a great voice.
Lol😂😂😂😂 Jamel, I am 67 years old and until only a couple of years ago did I come to know that Bobby Caldwell was white😯 What the Stevie Wonder is really going on???😂😂
Late to the party, but I'll throw in some suggestions... Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (not particularly groovy, but the soul here is just magical) Groove Armada - Hands Of Time Bryan Ferry - Don't Stop The Dance Champaign - How 'Bout Us George Benson - Give Me The Night
This song makes me smile and sing every time I hear it. I commented the other day at work when it played on the radio that he was white and laughed at the collective "WHAT?" that went through the place. Back in those days, videos weren't huge production, movie affairs because the focus was on the music. Thank you so much for this reaction.
Hey, Jamal. Glad you like my man Bobby Caldwell. The first time I heard him was at a free concert in Boston, MA and he sang, "Stuck On You" and I was hooked. He is so talented and generous and likes to help young talent get ahead. I have seen him several times at Sculler's Jazz club in Boston. Effortless voice....check out his other cds.
True story. I was 8 and dealing with my first-ever migraine. My mom put me in their bed to let me sleep and turned the radio realllll soft. This song was on and the old lights from the radio cast a sweet glow on the ceiling. I forgot all about my head pain with this song and that glow.
It's not just the tone of his voice; his little inflections and pauses and extensions of syllables are steeped in early soul music. Bobby Caldwell is the flipside to people like Bad Brains and Living Colour. No one has a monopoly on any genre of music. Bless you for your work in these videos, brother.
No, you can keep taking credit. I think he's the only one of us with that much soul. Damn, he's good, though. Thanks for doing your reaction. You're one of the best at it.
HAHA. "At the cookout...." No doubt. And I'm sure he was offered plenty of extra helpings of potato salad and cornbread 😀 :-) Bobby! Classic soulful voice. Wish he was still out there doing his thing. Another great reaction my friend
Oh my gosh! My mom introduced me to this song when I was a little girl. I remember when I was about nine, she bought me a record player, and this record was one of a few she had for me to play. I remember getting the record and just playing the song over and over and over again. It means a lot to me because I just lost my mom on March 23rd of this year, so the songs she brought me up on are more profound to me now. A lot of people, when they hear this song, say, "I didn't know he was a white man?" Somehow, though, I knew. I don't know why or how, but when I found out he was a white man, I wasn't surprised. How about Strawberry Letter 23 by the Brothers Johnson???
Rose Girl I’m sorry for your loss. My mother passed away this year as well. I’m 16 and i love collecting vinyl records and my mother was always supportive about it. Music is my only stress reliever and I listen to music everyday. Oh and luckily I was able to buy strawberry letter 23 red vinyl at the flea market for $1 and it’s in playable condition and looks great. If you’re still collecting check out some flea markets around you. Peace ✌️
Rose Girl my first memory of this song - I was 8 and had a “sick headache” (migraine, my first). Mom let me go into their bedroom to lie down and she turned the radio on very quietly. This was the song and I lay there absolutely mesmerized by it.
I saw him live about 15 years ago in Oakland. Such an amazing voice. "What You Won't Do For Love" is very special to me. I was 16 when it came out. It was my and my First Love, Eddie's, song.
I love the duet he did with Vanessa Williams....'Baby It's Cold Outside' . A holiday classic. I always thought that dude was black, and then last Christmas, I saw footage of them singing it on an old television special.
First time I saw the music video to this song, I closed the tab and re-typed in the search. Bobby Caldwell make you think your life is an episode of the Twilight Zone
In the 70's, when I was a child, you listened to Top 40 radio, it didn't matter the genre if it was a hit it played. Blues might follow a country song to disco to rock to instrumental.
I love how he starts singing and you turn tour head like you’re trying to peek around the dark TWICE like you’re gonna see sum and finally yell “show yo face!” 😂😂😂
To be quite honest, as I have said, before. Your culture inspired our culture and made it, better! We just learned to embrace it and blend it. Thank you, again for the reaction and I am glad you liked it. Bobby Caldwell just fell right in that spot.
Thanks SO much for reviewing this video....I knew you've heard this one all your life...great voice..and his first album had no picture of him on it..on purpose they say, cause the producers wanted to sell his music without bias. It was first played on jazz and soul radio stations, and it took years for the secret to get out...
Bobby was the absolute greatest. He played guitar, piano organ and other instruments. He had been a guitarist for Little Richard and toured with Natalie Cole. He wrote tons of songs for other artists as well. He never never gets old.
Whaaaat I always thought this was sung by a black guy. This is the biggest shock but like you say soul has no color. BTW you're giving us joy during this time. Thank you!
This song came out on record that was red and shaped like a heart! I got it for a Valentine's Day gift! Great song. Listen to another of his records, Don't Ask My Neighbor
Listen, this man is the shit! Grew up listening to him and still love this song. I’m 52, my daughter is 14 and she knows this song by heart compliments of her mama.
I swear when I was working at a grocery store I was grooving to that song and I could've sworn that guy who sang that was African American. But when I just watched that video, I was shocked! That man has got soul! Don't take this for granted. This is what real music is about a long time ago. Take the time to listen to them. You don't get great musics like this. Period.
I wish the younger people today could find all the great music that they've missed. So much gold hidden in those years. Thanks Jamal for all the wonderful music you bring to light. God bless you, real good Jude, from Kentucky ✝️🐴🇺🇸⚒️🇺🇸
Today April 2020 . What a jam ! I'm a white dude too. Man ! How Beautiful Souls can be , , No Boundaries. "One Love" 😎 " I Never knew , , Blue eye Soul 😎🎶💜❤🌎.
I discovered this recording about 15 years ago and I have it with my iTunes never thought about being black or white I just like the arrangement and the voice.
I was born 1 yr before Bobby Caldwell and I just know this song will never go away. RIP Bobby Caldwell!! I love all the critiques of different groups and you all love this song.... It makes me feel good to watch these!
Great reaction and great song by Bobby Caldwell very classic excellent👍 by the way the english pop duo Go West made a great cover of this song in 1992.
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First....to say have a good day!
👍🏾 Thanks Brotha
@@jamelakajamal Thank You. God Bless.
They had us in the first half not gonna lie
I'm a white lady I can sing
@@lisacipriani6105 I play drums...let's go.
Bobby Caldwell passed away today, but he leaves behind this calling card...one of the best blue-eyed soul songs ever. RIP, Bobby. You won't be forgotten.
i think one of the most covered songs in history. "I came back to let you know, got a thing for you and I can't let go" RIP Bobby
I feel so blessed to grow up with such incredible music!
I never knew he was white as well. .... Goes to show, soul has no color. ..... I love it.
Exactly 👍🏾
I would've bet money on it, cause like everyone else, I just assumed he was black. He can definitely sing, and sing it from the 'down low', if you know what I mean.
Thank you for that comment xx
IKR
I love this song (and the singer). But it does look like Dr Who got his groove on.😁
Caldwell at the cookout would refuse to choose a winner between Auntie Deshawna and Auntie Gracie's potato salads. Both equally great.
😅😅😅
That heat
I've been the white dude at a black BBQ and I pull this same move lol I ain't picking one or the other I know better
😂
😅😂😁👍✌
This song could unite nations and bring world peace. ❤️
That is so sweet 💗
Funny you say that. Given the state of current affairs in the world, I make it a point to play this song with my windows rolled down in hopes of people in the crosswalk or next to me at stoplights to hear some good music, maybe even peak their curiosity on who the artist is by Shazaming it (wishful thinking lol). Music is such an amazing gift, bringing more people together than dividing each other.
@@Bluemgwes It works. I once jammed with a parking attendant by playing "Get Down On It" by Kool and the Gang.
Shelli Lawler hell yeah! I also do the same playing Michael McDonald, Doobie Brothers, and Steely Dan!
Agree 😊
Yes I thought he was Black until about 2 years ago I'm 48 now lol, now let me sit back and close my eyes so I can teleport back to my youth Lol
This entire time I thought you were like 27
@@jamelakajamal whaaaat?! Oh Wow thanks buddy! ❤️❤️
I was 13 when this song came out and I always thought he was black until I saw the video on TH-cam in 2015! 😂 Such a great song ❤️
I thought he was black till TH-cam Started exposing people.😁
Same here :) I’m also 48 and found out he was white about a year ago, which was a shocking discovery for me 🤭😮😆
The next one should be Boz Scaggs "Lowdown" White artists in the 70's were funkier than a pot of greens with neck bones! 💯
Bobby Caldwell actually wrote songs for Boz. In fact it was also Boz who encouraged Bobby to write for other musicians. Bobby penned some huge hits apart from this "Do For Love".
Yes..That Lowdown had a nice Funky Bass sound, and the late great Jeff Porcaro from Toto on drums
Great song
Arthur Langford I’m gonna check them out
@@roberth2227 did NOT know Jeff was on drums for Lowdown!
RIP Bobby Caldwell.. one of the Godfathers of blue-eyed soul
I was just saying the world needs more Bobby Caldwell's.
Try this one on for size:
th-cam.com/video/621Nk3Ubz4A/w-d-xo.html
I agree
Brittney Gathright especially nowadays. My generation needs music like this, not what we have nowadays.
@@jasmineduran6731 I couldn't possibly agree more!!!!
Idk if you’re single but if so we can make one my last name really is Caldwell 😂😂
"And then they start him off in the dark!" I bet they did that on purpose to throw the listeners off.
I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert, such a great voice.
It was a thing because black radio stations refused to play the song when they discovered he was white.
I think they purposely did that, knowing that everyone thought he was black -- then SURPRISE SURPRISE, he's actually WHITE! 😉
Lol😂😂😂😂
Jamel, I am 67 years old and until only a couple of years ago did I come to know that Bobby Caldwell was white😯
What the Stevie Wonder is really going on???😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
👍😄😄😂😂😂👍
I have to admit. It would be interesting to hear Stevie Wonder's thoughts on Bobby given what he said about Eminem.
One of my favorite songs evah! Reminds me of an Al Jarreau or George Benson vibe. Excellent!
Speaking of Al Jarreau, “After All” is one of my favorite songs.
Al had a voice like butter!
Man I love this song.
love this song. My mom would play this on Saturday mornings when I was a kid. Along with Boz Scaggs. Good memories. Thanks
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beatnpotatoes that’s a good combo right there.
RIP Bobby Caldwell. Bobby wrote songs for Boz Scaggs and George Benson too.
it doesn't get smoother, like Grover Washington... too cool
Mike Starr facts
Wow what a voice omg soulish voice full of soul yessss lord....
"They put him back in the dark"...lol!!!!!!!!
Hahaha bruh..😵🤣
and in the beginning SHOW YO FACE
Six words: Simply Red--Holding Back the Years.
Sherry Brown .... meh.... didn’t really sound like “brotha”....
It's pretty sad he passed away today 3 15 23. Boy had straight up soul. We had greatest music growing up. Beautiful song thank you Bobby.
I’ve been freaking obsessed with this song ever since I first heard it. Anybody have any other jams that are as groovy as this one?
Boz Scaggs, Michael McDonald, Average White band
@@fmfdocbotl4358 pick up the pieces...uh huh
Late to the party, but I'll throw in some suggestions...
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (not particularly groovy, but the soul here is just magical)
Groove Armada - Hands Of Time
Bryan Ferry - Don't Stop The Dance
Champaign - How 'Bout Us
George Benson - Give Me The Night
Everybody's Going To Make It This Time by Funkadelic
Me also, since '75,get it better each time, and moves me to this day,through my devorce and long separation
This song makes me smile and sing every time I hear it. I commented the other day at work when it played on the radio that he was white and laughed at the collective "WHAT?" that went through the place. Back in those days, videos weren't huge production, movie affairs because the focus was on the music. Thank you so much for this reaction.
LOVE THAT SONG🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Timeless !!! It's still SO good !!!
Gotta check out: Toto singing “Georgy Porgy” - live in Paris 1991. Amazing performance
Bobby pulido singer??
Hey, Jamal. Glad you like my man Bobby Caldwell. The first time I heard him was at a free concert in Boston, MA and he sang, "Stuck On You" and I was hooked. He is so talented and generous and likes to help young talent get ahead. I have seen him several times at Sculler's Jazz club in Boston. Effortless voice....check out his other cds.
True story. I was 8 and dealing with my first-ever migraine. My mom put me in their bed to let me sleep and turned the radio realllll soft. This song was on and the old lights from the radio cast a sweet glow on the ceiling. I forgot all about my head pain with this song and that glow.
It's not just the tone of his voice; his little inflections and pauses and extensions of syllables are steeped in early soul music. Bobby Caldwell is the flipside to people like Bad Brains and Living Colour. No one has a monopoly on any genre of music. Bless you for your work in these videos, brother.
Great comment!
This was a good song to enjoy back in the day. Now, as a 61 year old I really appreciate this guy's talent.
Wow ! That's so smooth! Never heard of this cat before. Thanks Jamel! Peace and love to all people!
Never heard of this song until today but he can sing buddy.
SO Good👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Lol! You have to be young cause this was from my childhood!
This song and the way he sings it is so healing. You can feel the spiritual power coming through his voice and soul.
RIP Bobby!!! Thanks for all the great music! It WILL live on!
I still have this album. 🔥❤
This. white brother from another mother is smoother than butter.He was babtized in olive oil , coconut oil and Sheabutter.This song is a masterpiece.
No, you can keep taking credit. I think he's the only one of us with that much soul. Damn, he's good, though. Thanks for doing your reaction. You're one of the best at it.
HAHA. "At the cookout...."
No doubt. And I'm sure he was offered plenty of extra helpings of potato salad and cornbread 😀 :-)
Bobby! Classic soulful voice. Wish he was still out there doing his thing.
Another great reaction my friend
And throw some more credit on the pile - he's also playing that groovin' bass...
Didn't he play all the instruments on this?
and the keyboard
Rest in Peace Bobby Caldwell. Amazing groove and silky smooth voice
Great song such a wonderful voice
SILKY SMOOTH
@@jamelakajamal yes amazing
Smooth? Sam Cook and Nat King Cole.....nobody smoother!
Oh my gosh! My mom introduced me to this song when I was a little girl. I remember when I was about nine, she bought me a record player, and this record was one of a few she had for me to play. I remember getting the record and just playing the song over and over and over again. It means a lot to me because I just lost my mom on March 23rd of this year, so the songs she brought me up on are more profound to me now. A lot of people, when they hear this song, say, "I didn't know he was a white man?" Somehow, though, I knew. I don't know why or how, but when I found out he was a white man, I wasn't surprised. How about Strawberry Letter 23 by the Brothers Johnson???
Rose Girl I’m sorry for your loss. My mother passed away this year as well. I’m 16 and i love collecting vinyl records and my mother was always supportive about it. Music is my only stress reliever and I listen to music everyday. Oh and luckily I was able to buy strawberry letter 23 red vinyl at the flea market for $1 and it’s in playable condition and looks great. If you’re still collecting check out some flea markets around you. Peace ✌️
Rose Girl my first memory of this song - I was 8 and had a “sick headache” (migraine, my first). Mom let me go into their bedroom to lie down and she turned the radio on very quietly. This was the song and I lay there absolutely mesmerized by it.
Shuggie Otis
I saw him live about 15 years ago in Oakland. Such an amazing voice.
"What You Won't Do For Love" is very special to me. I was 16 when it came out. It was my and my First Love, Eddie's, song.
Heard this on a commercial about six years ago, it has been on my playlist ever since. He gives meaning to the word ‘smooth’.
RIP, Bobby Caldwell. Legend.
Goosebumps everywhere. So many memories. Deeeeeep vibes.
I had no idea who even did this song! Doesn’t matter, it’s smooth as can be & such a cool groove!
Never knew either...smooth as silk! I would have lost that bet for sure.
👍🏾🤣
This song will relax you and put you in a chill mode.
One of my ALLTIME favorite songs!!!!!!
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One of the all time smoothest songs ever written, with perhaps the smoothest vocals and lyrics, period!
Black or White.
When you are Bobby Caldwell smooth groove, you do not need all the fluff.
I love the duet he did with Vanessa Williams....'Baby It's Cold Outside' . A holiday classic. I always thought that dude was black, and then last Christmas, I saw footage of them singing it on an old television special.
best version of that song, hands down. so good, I listen to it weekly! :)
First time I saw the music video to this song, I closed the tab and re-typed in the search. Bobby Caldwell make you think your life is an episode of the Twilight Zone
Such a deep rich voice for what appears to be a smaller man. Not what I expected him to look like at all.
I'm singing right along with you, lol. It just occurred to me since you introduced me to him, he's got an Allen Stone vibe.
Yep!!
In the 70's, when I was a child, you listened to Top 40 radio, it didn't matter the genre if it was a hit it played. Blues might follow a country song to disco to rock to instrumental.
Kevin Stanton and you could call into the station and request or dedicate a song.
You are so right. As a kid I listened to music from Foreigner to Donna Summers to Kenny Rogers. If it was a hit they played it!
That was before consolidation led to about five companies owning most of the stations in the country. Ugh.
Bobby Caldwell actually won “Best new Black Artist” in 1979. Fact.
I love how he starts singing and you turn tour head like you’re trying to peek around the dark TWICE like you’re gonna see sum and finally yell “show yo face!” 😂😂😂
God loves color so he made us all a little different: equal and in his image❤️
RIP, Bobby Caldwell-----------This is from the Fall of '78------------Classic smooth jazz /soul.
Loved Peabo Bryson and Natalie Cole’s cover of this song too.
GO WEST did a, great version, very similar to the original
I love Peabo Bryson!
RIP Bobby Caldwell 14 March 2023 - thanks for the music 😪🙏🥰
To be quite honest, as I have said, before. Your culture inspired our culture and made it, better! We just learned to embrace it and blend it. Thank you, again for the reaction and I am glad you liked it. Bobby Caldwell just fell right in that spot.
Thank you for sharing this, such a soulful voice. I needed this today!!
Glad you heard this smooth groove from Mr. Bobby Caldwell - so velvety and soulful ;)
Rest Well Bobby ,.. 🙏 Thank you ,.. will Always Love Your Music ! 🎶 🌟
Thanks SO much for reviewing this video....I knew you've heard this one all your life...great voice..and his first album had no picture of him on it..on purpose they say, cause the producers wanted to sell his music without bias. It was first played on jazz and soul radio stations, and it took years for the secret to get out...
WOW!!
Bobby was the absolute greatest. He played guitar, piano organ and other instruments. He had been a guitarist for Little Richard and toured with Natalie Cole. He wrote tons of songs for other artists as well. He never never gets old.
Omg your little dancing at the end with your shimmy shoulder shake...your adorable !!!!
Whaaaat I always thought this was sung by a black guy. This is the biggest shock but like you say soul has no color. BTW you're giving us joy during this time. Thank you!
Idc who it is. If their song speaks to me, I'm all about it.
Great song. Can't believe he didn't blow up.
So Good🙏🏾
He did. Millions of his 45s and 33s was in many homes. Weekend parties 🥃🧊🍻🍷
This song is so wonderful..the vocals and instruments..Bobby was so soulful..rest in peace Bobby ❤❤
Got that Earth, Wind and Fire vibe going.
Love this song. - my all time fav!
Loved this song for 42 years. I've known he was white for about 2 years
This song came out on record that was red and shaped like a heart! I got it for a Valentine's Day gift! Great song. Listen to another of his records, Don't Ask My Neighbor
Not only did I think he was black but I forgot he wasn’t and was shocked all over again a few years later watching this again 😂😂😂😂
Listen, this man is the shit! Grew up listening to him and still love this song. I’m 52, my daughter is 14 and she knows this song by heart compliments of her mama.
Such a great song, his voice is so cool, he have done so many great tracks/albums.
I'm 50 ,anyone who grow up with this Jam,,,Has that 1 Chic you still think about when you hear it!!,,,you know You do😎
Bobby, once again, one of my very favorites and this song? Whoa! The best. And the instrumentation? Yeah! Thanks for featuring this song.
I swear when I was working at a grocery store I was grooving to that song and I could've sworn that guy who sang that was African American. But when I just watched that video, I was shocked! That man has got soul! Don't take this for granted. This is what real music is about a long time ago. Take the time to listen to them. You don't get great musics like this. Period.
It’s cool to see the 70s style is still in fashion greatest era of time I was born in the wrong time! Love the reaction
I love watching your videos. It's great to see a young person loving music. Especially old music. Your happiness is infectious. Bless you
RIP Bobby Caldwell 3-15-2023. Made me do for love what I would not do.
I wish the younger people today could find all the great music that they've missed.
So much gold hidden in those years.
Thanks Jamal for all the wonderful music you bring to light.
God bless you, real good
Jude, from Kentucky
✝️🐴🇺🇸⚒️🇺🇸
THIS SONG WILL ALWAYS BE A. JAM.
Today April 2020 . What a jam ! I'm a white dude too. Man ! How Beautiful Souls can be , , No Boundaries. "One Love" 😎 " I Never knew , , Blue eye Soul 😎🎶💜❤🌎.
I discovered this recording about 15 years ago and I have it with my iTunes never thought about being black or white I just like the arrangement and the voice.
Awesome voice, great arrangement, and a great band. That bassline. 😎
RIP Bobby Caldwell . Godspeed.
I was born 1 yr before Bobby Caldwell and I just know this song will never go away. RIP Bobby Caldwell!! I love all the critiques of different groups and you all love this song.... It makes me feel good to watch these!
Love how buddy be dancing. Enjoy life bruh. Great video reaction.
Great reaction and great song by Bobby Caldwell very classic excellent👍 by the way the english pop duo Go West made a great cover of this song in 1992.
I only found out less than an hour ago, and I was just as shocked. Over 40 years.
Bobby has a lifetime invitation to the Summer Cookout!
Grooviness is universal... God bless you for saying, though. It's best to start breaking down the walls of culture. Let's ingrate...
Bobby Caldwell.... what a boss. Jamel stay you, stay awesome. B well
*I like the way you move bro*
*I love Soul, jazz ,rhytm n bluez 80's, Bossanova*
I saw Bobby Caldwell open up for Peabo Bryson back in the day. Had the ladies on their feet screaming me included! Thanks for posting.
So nice 2 wake up 2 this funky groove~thx kid~😎✌
Beautiful Blue eyed soul.