But you didn't think that at first to make such a comment.. why would you even grow up thinking dark skinned singers are the best??? Show me.. just because I'm Jamaican dark doesn't mean I should care about that stuff, I care about me singing/rapping good etc, why don't people do something themselves instead of try and get credit from others just because same race?? Russian people don't claim to be like English people even though likewise skin tone. They respect themselves that's why and don't use others to look great.. It's obvious by now that dark skinned people around the world are not the same, share the same skin and hair but different people totally.. social media is a great thing in the end, people splash out their true colors in the end, majority do it faster than others..
@@kevinbradshaw9320 oh no 🥺😢😞 I just read that he passed omg I can't believe he's gone it's so sad he was so young I wouldn't have known had it not been for your posting yes fly high Bobby Caldwell I know your singing in heaven right now for God and the Angels live on forever in eternity jazz maestro.🙏🕊️✝️
And the HORRENDOUS thing...the UNFORGIVABLE thing was that he was taken because of some antibiotics that destroyed his body. Medicine that was supposed to help, but came with a serious warning May his family eventually find some solace, some peace
In 1979, Billboard Magazine nominated Caldwell for best new black R&B artist of the year, he didn't win after they - and the rest of the world - discovered he isn't black.
What's up with this?? Not black, so no nomination?? Hum, sounds a little fishy to me!! I really can't believe this malarkey, they the music industry didn't work like this!! Being black or white had no baring on a certain song, how good or bad it may have been. I think that this rumor is a big-o fibber-roo... LMBOOTYOFF 🤣🤣🤣
It’s sad because he struggled the best part of the last 6 yrs for a antibiotic this was too strong for his body and it destroyed his body , between 2017-2023 he suffered
Just like cooking. There are many southern white women that burn in the kitchen. I knew a few that could make hot water cornbread, smothered steak, gravy, biscuits, greens. DAMN. Getting a little 😋
one of the most diverse artists out there, he's even got an album doing frank sinatra covers. but hes not doing too well atm battling a long term illness, so lets pray for him yall.
a while back i checked his twitter and a family member was speaking on his behalf. i think giving an apology for all his cancelled shows and described it as a long term illness. 🙁@@vittalvandavasu16
I'm a thrash metal drummer raised on Temptations, Hall n Oats and Bee Gees and I didn't know Bobby was white till last year, just as shocked as everyone else. I remember cranking this song when ever it came on the radio. So much soul.
To say the black community was shock is an understatement. Not revealing Bobby Caldwell’s race was a strategic move by record label. Remember this was in 1978, things were different. This was played on every black radio station and everyone thought he was a “brother”😂 I remember my mom saying: I’ll be damn he’s white and sounds smooth as hell😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. This will forever be a classic💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥. By the way your reaction when his face appeared was everything😂
The control matrixes agenda has always been to separate people. That’s why I love these platforms so much. Leaving the matrix. Love love love, we’re all one!!!
@@nuday777 The difference is Whites buy music because they like it. Blacks buy music based on the race of the singer. The record companies know it, which is why they concealed Caldwell's image.
Regardless of his color, he has a R&B cultural classic! I thought he was black until about 10-15 years ago. Still 🔥💯 RIP Mr. Caldwell. He passed today.❤️🙏🏾
Absolutely…I remember when this came out…not only did everyone assume he was black…the song got huge airplay on “the black stations”. Great voice, tone, style…still holds up great to this day!
I work in radio and did at the time, so I knew. The reactions then were priceless, the reactions now are cracking me up. Bobby Caldwell also played every instrument on that song. Incredible jazz multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Check out his discography!!! You will thank me. RIP BOBBY CALDWELL! No doubt he is invited to the heavenly cookout.
This guy must come from a parallel universe. Not only his voice, but his arrangements, the background, the instruments, no autotune, etc. It's soul down to the bone. (Watching you guys in shock? Gold!)😁
This is one of the reasons why I love “The Voice.” Maybe people don’t mean to do it and certainly not in a bad way, but we do judge people by the way they look. I’ve seen some people open their voice to sing and I’ve been blown away! There’s been a number of people on the reaction videos that I’ve seen and I thought all my life they were black. Then again, I’ve watched reactors react to seeing the Bee Gees for the first time and they swore that the were black. Just goes to show ya!!!
Yes!! Another example- people are always shocked that fat people have talent and can sing. Never ever judge that book by its cover! Talent comes in every shape and color.
@@TheDivayentayes and thats was spreaded by tv culture and talent shows, always doubting the artists that didn't looked "normative" and then get blown away by the oh surprise anyone can have talent or skills despite how they look
I'm 67 years old and grew up listening to Bobby Caldwell on the radio but didn't know he was white. I just loved his voice. So, you're not alone in your shock. But, i really don't care what color a person is because there is so much more to people than color. Bobby Caldwell is the perfect example! ❤❤❤
I'm Puerto Rican whom grew up in NYC- i also Got the Shock of my life when I found out.. All my life thinking he was black.. Beautiful voice.. God Bless you All & stay safe
It is so funny that black people are shaking their heads and grooving until they see Bobby Caldwell come out of the darkness and their reaction is just so epic hilarious!!! Theyre like WTF 🤣🤣🤣
@@frankesposito2182 That is just my personal opinion. I am white for what it is worth but all of my favorite singers are black. There is a timbre that just touches my soul (no pun intended). I especially love Motown, R&B, and soul music, so there is also that.
Today was the first day I truly listened to these lyrics and arrangement. Truly timeless and beautiful. Have just sent it to my boyfriend at work. RIP Bobby Caldwell from your latest fan. ❤️🎅🎵👌🏼🌷
Ok, I spit my drink out at the 1:40 mark when yall realized that Bobby was white!!! EPIC!! I had the same reaction when I was at a concert in 2000 when he opened for Jill Scott. He walked out on the stage and I was like, "Who is that, where is Bobby?" So yeah yall are not alone.
This is the time I've ever heard this Song and I am blown away of how beautiful this song is. This is now my new favorite track. Just found out he passed on my birthday. I'll be playing your song every year from now on to celebrate your life brotha. RIP.
Proof that a person of any race can sing any genre of music and sing it well. My black friends reacted to this song kind of like how I reacted to 'Cult Of Personality' by Living Colour.
Mel, that might be the most classic reaction of all time, when you were getting your groove on listening to him, and then your head instantly stopped moving, and you just looked in shock...I love it. I've watch it about 20 times !!!
Today 3/21/24 and i was 14 yrs old when this song came out and hearing it through out my life, i would have never ever thought this man was caucasian. Like they say your never to old to learn something new.....Great Song !
Bobby Caldwell was one of the few white artists they would play on KBLX, a historic black radio station here in the Bay. I, too, thought he was black for decades. He been got his BBQ invitation.
Of ALL the Bobby Caldwell reaction videos - and there are a plethora - this is my fave. He reacts first and stops jammin. Then she reacts when Bobby steps out of the shadows and she stops groovin and just freezes. Love it. Minute 2:18 kills it - at the close up. It's like they didn't REALLY believe it until the tight shot on his face. Like, maybe he light skin. Hahahahaha! Nope. Shout out to Bobby who wrote this classic hit in a minute. And we're still jammin' 40 years later at the barbeque. He's 71 years old now and though he's well known in the US for this song, he's a legend in Japan.
I love Bobby's version.....probably more than the Boz Scaggs version!!! Bobby's CD with the song is great from start to finish!!! Bobby also wrote "Next Time I Fall" (Peter Cetera with Amy Grant)!!! Again, Bobby's version is incredible!!!
In the late ending after he stop signing in the instrumentals you really really hear how loaded this tune is, layers on top of layers loaded so much it just draws you in..👍🏽
Bobby gets em every time. 😂 He definitely got me the first time I finally saw what he looked like. There were no music videos on tv when this came out and few people really knew what he looked like initially since his face wasn't on his album.
This man was one of the really great musicians. He wrote songs, played many instruments, backed up Little Richard and Natalie Cole. Rest in Peace, Dear Bobby.
Whoever suggested the video start with Bobby in shadows is genius 🎶🎵 My father (a working musician for a million years) said the only qualifications he had for a singer (or band member) in his band, was if they were good, not the color of their skin 💚
Just like Teena Marie we loved her and we love Bobby Caldwell see yall looks can be deceiving but they are both wonderful artist continue to rest well Teena and Bobby I hold you in my prayers
Im white and i thought the same thing but no matter the color of your skin love has no color and when youre singing it really music does bring us all together we all have soul and love and groove, and funk ❤
Imagine my shock when, thinking George Benson sang this song, finding out it was Bobby Caldwell. Then finding out he was white😳. Not gonna lie, it shook my whole childhood and I had to recalibrate. After the shock wore off (it took a while), I came to love his talent even more. Mr. Caldwell even responded to one of my tweets. One of the best days of my life!!!🥰
I give it ALL an 11!! One of the greatest soungs of all time! Your face Mel when you realized Bobby es blanco haha PRICELESS😂🎉 I hadthe same reaction a few years ago, after hearing this song as a kid found it on TH-cam, expected to see a Luther Vandross kinda singer then BOOM! Bobby Caldwell.😂 Love this song. A perfect jam. Love you all sharing the beautiful music that makes the world go round.♡ ♡
If People would stop focusing on color and focusing on the beauty of how talented people are . We can appreciate the talent of people who enlighten our life. Peace and love to you and yours !
I love how when the initial shock settles down, every reactor starts grooving again. ...because in the end, does it really matter what color anyone is... good is good, great is even better!
LMAO!!!! The look on your faces was awesome once you saw Bobby come out of the shadows. Funny thing is, there were a LOT of people who had the same WTF reaction when we saw him on TV doing that song that night and since we only heard the song on the radio we had no idea he was white, especially since the song was being played on "Soul" radio stations. Just goes to show you, music is NOT about color, it is about "soul". Love your channel. Just found it tonight when I saw your initial reaction to KC and the SSB. LOL!!
Phase 1: Shock
Phase 2: Denial
Phase 3: Acceptance
Phase 4: Vibing along
LMAO!!!
I know. Brainwashed people....quit listening to the MSM!!!!
Thats Bobby Caldwell syndrome
I couldn’t have put that ANY better!!
Love this observation! 😅
Proves that soul has no color or race!!
RIP, brother!!!!
Exactly ......music has no color .....it was a great song .
Sometimes let's not throw soul into the wind now
Were all different shades of brown
Amen!!! And, yes, RIP!
But you didn't think that at first to make such a comment.. why would you even grow up thinking dark skinned singers are the best??? Show me.. just because I'm Jamaican dark doesn't mean I should care about that stuff, I care about me singing/rapping good etc, why don't people do something themselves instead of try and get credit from others just because same race?? Russian people don't claim to be like English people even though likewise skin tone. They respect themselves that's why and don't use others to look great..
It's obvious by now that dark skinned people around the world are not the same, share the same skin and hair but different people totally.. social media is a great thing in the end, people splash out their true colors in the end, majority do it faster than others..
The look on y'alls faces was PRICELESS
"Hol' up.. Is that Bobby??" 🤣🤣
@@mikef2609 😲
Mel is hilarious 🤣
After he did this video he said "Surprise MF'ER!!!!
Your face expressions when you saw him for the first time is PRICELESS!!🤣🤣
RIP Bobby Caldwell, thank you for the great music, Sir!
I must have been under a rock because I didn't know he passed
FIRST "Blue Eyed Soul Brother" sorry Righteous Brothers but Bobby was IT for me
R.I.P. 😢
He passed away last week on the 14th
@@kevinbradshaw9320 oh no 🥺😢😞 I just read that he passed omg I can't believe he's gone it's so sad he was so young I wouldn't have known had it not been for your posting yes fly high Bobby Caldwell I know your singing in heaven right now for God and the Angels live on forever in eternity jazz maestro.🙏🕊️✝️
@@Anonymous4212 Bobby was 71 years young when he passed away.
And the HORRENDOUS thing...the UNFORGIVABLE thing was that he was taken because of some antibiotics that destroyed his body.
Medicine that was supposed to help, but came with a serious warning
May his family eventually find some solace, some peace
In 1979, Billboard Magazine nominated Caldwell for best new black R&B artist of the year, he didn't win after they - and the rest of the world - discovered he isn't black.
This and Chuck Mancini was used as closing songs for RB stations, if they only knew 😂
They had a black category? Haha
What's up with this?? Not black, so no nomination?? Hum, sounds a little fishy to me!! I really can't believe this malarkey, they the music industry didn't work like this!! Being black or white had no baring on a certain song, how good or bad it may have been. I think that this rumor is a big-o fibber-roo... LMBOOTYOFF 🤣🤣🤣
@@rhondamcbath6279 the category is for black artists so yeah he didn't win it lol
@@wormfood69 that's crazy huh? Lol 😆
RIP Bobby Caldwell March 14,2023
No one expected Indiana Jones to be singing this.
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Lol
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Lmao
Sadly, Bobby Caldwell passed away March 14, 2023 in NJ at age 71. Iconic and soulful crooner. He will be missed.
It’s sad because he struggled the best part of the last 6 yrs for a antibiotic this was too strong for his body and it destroyed his body , between 2017-2023 he suffered
@@BlueprintCA that's just so sad.
Indeed!!
RIH Bobby Caldwell
Wow hear I'm thinking this man passed away a long time ago. I'm like "How come he's not talked about like that anymore?" Damn thats crazy. RIP to him
I love watching the moment he moves out of the shadow. Everyone who grew up listening to this song has the same reaction.
💯💯💯
Backin 78 our whole family stood STILL in the living room staring at the TV
I just found out today of his race at 34 years old wow! He did his thing tho!
Same here. Great voice. I’m in my sixties and until recently I just assumed he was black.
That boy had Soul 🙏❤️
Soul music truly comes from the heart and "Soul". Color does not matter. You either have it or you don't. 🤩 Enjoy your reactions!!!
💯 FACT
I wished the 🌎 World was colorblind!😒
That's like saying white folks can't dance DEPENDS WHO'S TEACHING YOU
Just like cooking. There are many southern white women that burn in the kitchen. I knew a few that could make hot water cornbread, smothered steak, gravy, biscuits, greens. DAMN. Getting a little 😋
Well said
R.I.P Bobby Caldwell you will be missed tremendously! 😢
one of the most diverse artists out there, he's even got an album doing frank sinatra covers. but hes not doing too well atm battling a long term illness, so lets pray for him yall.
Oh no 😔
Damn i didn't even know bobby was still alive. I mean I don't keep up with that stuff tho. But I hopes he gets better
man is he not alright?
a while back i checked his twitter and a family member was speaking on his behalf. i think giving an apology for all his cancelled shows and described it as a long term illness. 🙁@@vittalvandavasu16
@@MAGICCOFFEY ohhhh that is so sad
Bobby Caldwell is even a brotha’s name.
Turn into Robert Caldwell when he became a grandpa.
I'm a thrash metal drummer raised on Temptations, Hall n Oats and Bee Gees and I didn't know Bobby was white till last year, just as shocked as everyone else. I remember cranking this song when ever it came on the radio. So much soul.
Bobby wrote and produced this..he's amazing in concert
I read aomewhwre that he played all the instruments on this song.
To say the black community was shock is an understatement. Not revealing Bobby Caldwell’s race was a strategic move by record label. Remember this was in 1978, things were different. This was played on every black radio station and everyone thought he was a “brother”😂 I remember my mom saying: I’ll be damn he’s white and sounds smooth as hell😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. This will forever be a classic💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥. By the way your reaction when his face appeared was everything😂
Yes, but it also shows how easy it is to manipulate Blacks as they have little flexibility in appreciating other forms of music.
The control matrixes agenda has always been to separate people. That’s why I love these platforms so much. Leaving the matrix. Love love love, we’re all one!!!
Their faces- I think we all had that face when we found out. But we embrace him like Tina Marie, Jon B, Michael McDonald..
@@spideraxis Yeah. Just throw us all in one box. Very ignorant of you. Anyone would be surprised at his voice not just us
@@nuday777 The difference is Whites buy music because they like it. Blacks buy music based on the race of the singer. The record companies know it, which is why they concealed Caldwell's image.
Regardless of his color, he has a R&B cultural classic! I thought he was black until about 10-15 years ago. Still 🔥💯 RIP Mr. Caldwell. He passed today.❤️🙏🏾
Absolutely…I remember when this came out…not only did everyone assume he was black…the song got huge airplay on “the black stations”. Great voice, tone, style…still holds up great to this day!
Exactly, Ithis song was one of the songs of my youth and I never knew he was white until this moment.
I work in radio and did at the time, so I knew. The reactions then were priceless, the reactions now are cracking me up. Bobby Caldwell also played every instrument on that song. Incredible jazz multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Check out his discography!!! You will thank me. RIP BOBBY CALDWELL! No doubt he is invited to the heavenly cookout.
@@thearmchairactivistgratefu2274 Like Madonna, didn't they try to hide his looks on his first major release?
Yes it did. As a matter a fact. Around the 🌍🌎🌏. You know that he made bank
Bobby Caldwell was Amazing,his song will never be old
That's the way it should be. If someone has a great voice, the color of there skin is irrelevant. Just kick back, listen and enjoy.
AMEN 🙏, YOU CAN HAVE A SOULFUL VOICE REGARDLESS OF YOUR RACE , ❤ THIS 🔥🎶
Just love the music....
Unless it's magenta.
Exacto 💯🙏
Great music doesn't have a color.
This guy must come from a parallel universe. Not only his voice, but his arrangements, the background, the instruments, no autotune, etc. It's soul down to the bone.
(Watching you guys in shock? Gold!)😁
Dying laughing, that moment in life when you realize everything you thought you knew was wrong, that blue eyed soul will leave you speechless, love it
lol agree
Non fa niente di che colore sia ma cantava benissimo e il pezzo magnifico.
Bobby Caldwell rocked that song!!! He was an amazing singer, writer, musician!!!❤️❤️❤️
This is one of the reasons why I love “The Voice.” Maybe people don’t mean to do it and certainly not in a bad way, but we do judge people by the way they look. I’ve seen some people open their voice to sing and I’ve been blown away! There’s been a number of people on the reaction videos that I’ve seen and I thought all my life they were black. Then again, I’ve watched reactors react to seeing the Bee Gees for the first time and they swore that the were black. Just goes to show ya!!!
Yes!! Another example- people are always shocked that fat people have talent and can sing. Never ever judge that book by its cover! Talent comes in every shape and color.
@@TheDivayentayes and thats was spreaded by tv culture and talent shows, always doubting the artists that didn't looked "normative" and then get blown away by the oh surprise anyone can have talent or skills despite how they look
I'm 67 years old and grew up listening to Bobby Caldwell on the radio but didn't know he was white. I just loved his voice. So, you're not alone in your shock. But, i really don't care what color a person is because there is so much more to people than color. Bobby Caldwell is the perfect example! ❤❤❤
64, Just found out today. 😄
So full of sh-----,
@@ShardmareUV 😂
67 here as well. Have heard this for years and never knew either. Just assumed the singer was black.
I'm Puerto Rican whom grew up in NYC- i also Got the Shock of my life when I found out..
All my life thinking he was black.. Beautiful voice..
God Bless you All & stay safe
It is so funny that black people are shaking their heads and grooving until they see Bobby Caldwell come out of the darkness and their reaction is just so epic hilarious!!! Theyre like WTF 🤣🤣🤣
It's amazing how the song is not dated. Rest with the Angels, Bobby
Bobby Caldwell, RIP. Such a soulful voice! I am so glad you had the chance to experience this man's deep soul. Thank you!
That man was blessed with a beautiful voice!💕🎤🎧
The most soulful white man ever, I loved that song and thought always it was a black singer the same thing happened with Steve Winwood
what about Michael McDonald?
That goes to a Ginger haired Git called Mick Hucknell - Holding Back the Years.
There's whole compilations of people being shocked he's white 😂😂 trust, you're definitely not the only ones!
Oh, I'm definitely going to watch that video!
I'd say the majority of people thought it
Bobby Caldwell and Teena Marie...two extremely talented souls who had us flabbergasted, when we found out that they weren't black lol...R.I.P to both
This is Blue-eyed Soul.
This is music with feeling , will always love it
Anyone who sounds like a black singer should consider that a huge compliment!
Why is that
@@frankesposito2182 That is just my personal opinion. I am white for what it is worth but all of my favorite singers are black. There is a timbre that just touches my soul (no pun intended). I especially love Motown, R&B, and soul music, so there is also that.
Bobby had that Jazzman soulful blend on his voice melted man or women into that thought provoking feeling like slow dancing
Loved Bobby.❤
We all did the same thing the first time we saw Bobby. I was expecting Someone who looked like Barry White.
Today was the first day I truly listened to these lyrics and arrangement. Truly timeless and beautiful. Have just sent it to my boyfriend at work. RIP Bobby Caldwell from your latest fan. ❤️🎅🎵👌🏼🌷
Rest Well Bobby ,.. 🙏 Thank you ,.. will Always Love Your Music ! 🎶 🌟
“Is that Bobby???”
Oh yes. That’s Bobby alright. 😆
Ok, I spit my drink out at the 1:40 mark when yall realized that Bobby was white!!! EPIC!! I had the same reaction when I was at a concert in 2000 when he opened for Jill Scott. He walked out on the stage and I was like, "Who is that, where is Bobby?" So yeah yall are not alone.
This is the time I've ever heard this
Song and I am blown away of how beautiful this song is. This is now my new favorite track. Just found out he passed on my birthday. I'll be playing your song every year from now on to celebrate your life brotha. RIP.
Proof that a person of any race can sing any genre of music and sing it well.
My black friends reacted to this song kind of like how I reacted to 'Cult Of Personality' by Living Colour.
Mel, that might be the most classic reaction of all time, when you were getting
your groove on listening to him, and then your head instantly stopped moving, and you just looked in shock...I love it. I've watch it about 20 times !!!
Guilty as charged. I was blown away to see who Bobby C is.
WOW!!!
Today 3/21/24 and i was 14 yrs old when this song came out and hearing it through out my life, i would have never ever thought this man was caucasian. Like they say your never to old to learn something new.....Great Song !
Mel, I learned earlier this year that Bobby Caldwell was white and I've loved this song all my life! You are not alone. lol
Bobby was the boss ! I'm literally obsessed with this tack at the moment. Man knew the scene. Had it going on ! I'm learning this tune for sure !
He cracked the color barrier. Love and peace.
"I guess you wonder where I've been. I search to find the love within." Cold lyrics!
My problem with the song all these years is that it didn’t last long enough. Still makes me have goose bumps when I hear it. 😁 🔥
Bobby Caldwell was one of the few white artists they would play on KBLX, a historic black radio station here in the Bay. I, too, thought he was black for decades. He been got his BBQ invitation.
Of ALL the Bobby Caldwell reaction videos - and there are a plethora - this is my fave. He reacts first and stops jammin. Then she reacts when Bobby steps out of the shadows and she stops groovin and just freezes. Love it. Minute 2:18 kills it - at the close up. It's like they didn't REALLY believe it until the tight shot on his face. Like, maybe he light skin. Hahahahaha! Nope. Shout out to Bobby who wrote this classic hit in a minute. And we're still jammin' 40 years later at the barbeque. He's 71 years old now and though he's well known in the US for this song, he's a legend in Japan.
There are people in every race with soul. Blue-eyed soul. 💙
He also wrote and sung the original version of "Heart of Mine" that was later recorded by Boz Scaggs.
I love Bobby's version.....probably more than the Boz Scaggs version!!! Bobby's CD with the song is great from start to finish!!! Bobby also wrote "Next Time I Fall" (Peter Cetera with Amy Grant)!!! Again, Bobby's version is incredible!!!
In the late ending after he stop signing in the instrumentals you really really hear how loaded this tune is, layers on top of layers loaded so much it just draws you in..👍🏽
Yes, that's Bobby! Not only singing the song... He Wrote It, In Two Days, at the request of his producer in 1978...
The look on your faces is priceless when you see his face🤣🤣🤣
One of the greatest R&B songs ever written. Bobby actually has a lot of hits, and he wrote a ton of songs for other successful musicians too...
This is a R&B classic!
Mel, that's so awesome that you are being so transparent about who you've been. That's why I love watching you guys. You are so authentic. 👍🏾👵🏿🔥💜🎵
He should have gotten the R&B award in 1979,just because he fooled alot of ppl!!
I wonder how no one bothered the want to know who song I want to say the best song sung today My opinion not saying everyone else is bad or nothing
Awesome track indeed, and that bassline is smooth as hell.
That baseline reminds me a bit of EW&F
Y'all thought it was gonna be a brother huh? He is the smoothest R&B white man that's ever been🙂
That’s that blue eyed soul baby ✊🏻😂😂😂
Even the Elvis cutout was shocked.
Bobby gets em every time. 😂 He definitely got me the first time I finally saw what he looked like. There were no music videos on tv when this came out and few people really knew what he looked like initially since his face wasn't on his album.
May Bobby Rest in Peace.❤
This man was one of the really great musicians. He wrote songs, played many instruments, backed up Little Richard and Natalie Cole. Rest in Peace, Dear Bobby.
Probably the funniest reaction I’ve seen to this song. Lol
Besides lead vocals on this tune, he also played keys and bass guitar on it. RIP Bobby Caldwell
Wow, the bass is perfectly in the pocket.
The look on her face!!! Priceless!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Whoever suggested the video start with Bobby in shadows is genius 🎶🎵
My father (a working musician for a million years) said the only qualifications he had for a singer (or band member) in his band, was if they were good, not the color of their skin 💚
LOL.. Im a white man laughing my ass off!! the look on both of your faces!!! priceless..
Just like Teena Marie we loved her and we love Bobby Caldwell see yall looks can be deceiving but they are both wonderful artist continue to rest well Teena and Bobby I hold you in my prayers
When you both saw it at the same time priceless 🤣
That’s why it’s called “Soul Music” … it’s the soul that matters…
Im white and i thought the same thing but no matter the color of your skin love has no color and when youre singing it really music does bring us all together we all have soul and love and groove, and funk ❤
If you love Bobby ya gotta do George Benson “On Broadway”!!!
And Give Me the Night on roller skates!
Imagine my shock when, thinking George Benson sang this song, finding out it was Bobby Caldwell. Then finding out he was white😳. Not gonna lie, it shook my whole childhood and I had to recalibrate. After the shock wore off (it took a while), I came to love his talent even more. Mr. Caldwell even responded to one of my tweets. One of the best days of my life!!!🥰
I give it ALL an 11!!
One of the greatest soungs of all time!
Your face Mel when you realized Bobby es blanco haha PRICELESS😂🎉
I hadthe same reaction a few years ago, after hearing this song as a kid found it on TH-cam, expected to see a Luther Vandross kinda singer then BOOM! Bobby Caldwell.😂 Love this song. A perfect jam. Love you all sharing the beautiful music that makes the world go round.♡ ♡
Mel’s reaction at 1:40 is PRICELESS!
Yes, it was
“Bobby’s a little lighter than I thought he’d be…” 😂
@1:50 "Hold up....Is that Bobby?" That had me laughing! Love it!
The look on their faces when Bobby emerged from the shadows!🤣🤣🤣
Hi guys. I love your sense of humor and am really enjoying this ride. You are both so sweet and cool!! 😃♥️
Yelp!
Don’t you love surprises. He sang that 🎵 song 🎶.🥰🔥🔥🔥
If People would stop focusing on color and focusing on the beauty of how talented people are . We can appreciate the talent of people who enlighten our life. Peace and love to you and yours !
He's just a soul brother with a blessed voice👍💯
Timeless. This will still be playing on broadcast airwaves hundreds of years from now.
Great tune!
“ My friends wonder what is wrong with me”😂😂😂😂
I love how when the initial shock settles down, every reactor starts grooving again. ...because in the end, does it really matter what color anyone is... good is good, great is even better!
This song is beautiful, born in 67, this is the best part of childhood memories !!!!
Rest in glory Bobby. Thanks for the coolest tune EVER
Clearly amazing! When we know the styles of music that rocked his childhood we can understand.
And I sincerely think that influence plays a big role.
R.I.P Bobby 🙏🏾
LMAO!!!! The look on your faces was awesome once you saw Bobby come out of the shadows. Funny thing is, there were a LOT of people who had the same WTF reaction when we saw him on TV doing that song that night and since we only heard the song on the radio we had no idea he was white, especially since the song was being played on "Soul" radio stations. Just goes to show you, music is NOT about color, it is about "soul". Love your channel. Just found it tonight when I saw your initial reaction to KC and the SSB. LOL!!
Love the shocked faces! He actually sang on the 2013 Soul Train Awards show.