This man could end racism

@angelofmery21

5 жыл бұрын

Freaking love this comment (^_−)☆

@mexia23

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah he could lmaooo

@ganswan7514

4 жыл бұрын

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

@kevinc9723

4 жыл бұрын

Facts he could be the pillar to love between races

@thatvolvoguy6565

4 жыл бұрын

He did for a short while until 2018 was invented

This man deserves his own Soul Train Awards tribute.

@mercedeslb237

4 жыл бұрын

Tout à fait!!!!

@gorgeouslymade1754

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@reneedillard7511

4 жыл бұрын

Yassss He got some hits

@skinnybones920

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a fact !

@nthancastillo9248

3 жыл бұрын

@@gorgeouslymade1754 po

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

@KajunMs39

Жыл бұрын

Amen!!

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

@janetthomas5242

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@charleswilliams8248

2 жыл бұрын

Fo Real!

@ashleynkiwane3559

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed 🥰

@briggie28

11 ай бұрын

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

@gertrudebuck590

2 ай бұрын

YES! HE DID/DOES!

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

@thinktank2255

Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelbarryjr6725

Жыл бұрын

Amen. He is good

@rasmusnovak8600

Жыл бұрын

Which song? :)

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

@willieefletcherjr2646

Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head, smooth

@SaltedBeatz

Жыл бұрын

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

@LMH61

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@hd-xc2lz

Жыл бұрын

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

@GoldenLady1007

Жыл бұрын

ESPECIALLY 40 years later. RIP Bobby Caldwell 💛

@retired42002vz

Жыл бұрын

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

@Bullet44

4 ай бұрын

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

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

@theteleisewilliamsexperience

3 жыл бұрын

My mom told me this yrs ago

@brendawilson8208

3 жыл бұрын

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

@aggierowe9574

3 жыл бұрын

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

@sebajun8601

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@Blackskye211

7 ай бұрын

@@joshuakennedy3703huh??

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

Wow his voice is still so strong !

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

@MariaLopez-up5xb

2 ай бұрын

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

@kevinpalma6303

2 ай бұрын

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

@lightbluechucks

2 ай бұрын

@@kevinpalma6303 you seem fun

He was 63 with these pipes!!!

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

The BEST Blue-eyed Soul song of all time!

@chinemeremudoh3732

3 жыл бұрын

Hands down!!! No Contest!!!👏👏👏

@cjentertainment8026

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget The Righteous Brothers “Unchained Medley”

@theresatoomer5578

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Jon B.

@otisroseboro5613

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is love this song classic

@itsjemmabond

2 жыл бұрын

Michael McDonald?

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

Bobby Caldwell the original white chocolate

@itsjemmabond

4 жыл бұрын

Michael McDonald: Am I a joke to you?!

@BlenderMountain

4 жыл бұрын

itsjemmabond lol

@itsjemmabond

3 жыл бұрын

@veronica carlson Skeptical, but okay!

@jacobsteele7138

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@tami8458

5 жыл бұрын

How did you manage to see that?

@nancyhiggins8803

5 жыл бұрын

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

@whatadollslife

4 жыл бұрын

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

@tana5098

3 жыл бұрын

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

@amandamclaren9835

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@gbilivingbread

3 жыл бұрын

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

@andthedragon

3 жыл бұрын

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

With this, Bobby earned his hood pass in 1979.

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

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

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

@MK-su6eg

11 ай бұрын

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

How's he still hitting these notes

@thearmchairactivistgratefu2274

Жыл бұрын

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

His voice still 🔥🔥🔥😮😮😮

This guy could win the soul train scramble

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

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

@MrBjorn6

3 жыл бұрын

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

@keishaizawesome2836

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

@Alextheskater91

23 күн бұрын

Music has no color

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

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

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

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

@sarahalbers5555

3 жыл бұрын

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

Bobby Caldwell earned his hood pass following this performance.

@Davey1522

4 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesmoon3844

4 жыл бұрын

@@Davey1522 Amen, brother!

@frizzzx86

3 жыл бұрын

i think he did back in 1978

@jaeshasway

3 жыл бұрын

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

@jamesmoon3844

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

@TruSoulDj

4 жыл бұрын

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

@vaderbomb1967

4 жыл бұрын

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

@reneedillard7511

4 жыл бұрын

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

@thiscaintb4real989

3 жыл бұрын

You should experience more of Dave Koz!

@annshah6680

2 жыл бұрын

im 44 and same!!

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

@sergioguarascio9876

3 жыл бұрын

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

@1keemaster

2 жыл бұрын

word same for me

Damn he was better than ever.

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

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

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

@tana5098

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

Bobby Caldwell...Michael McDonald...Colour dont matter; they got SOUL

@otisroseboro5613

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do

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

Dave Koz with the sexy sounds on the sax

Uncle bobby has a reserved seat at the bbq. 😎👍

@MidnightSwinger

5 жыл бұрын

Always

@cakredi4132

5 жыл бұрын

With Dave Koz.

@charleswilliams8248

3 жыл бұрын

Real Talk!

@chinemeremudoh3732

3 жыл бұрын

Forever!!!

@scorpiothegreat1

Жыл бұрын

He’s hosting.

What a voice. We lost him way too young.

Great music transcends all races.

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

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

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

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

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

Bobby and Dave sweet combination ❤

Rest easy sir! You left quite an impression 💐

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

@mcdonoghrahloh459

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah right!

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

He needs a bet award and soul train award idgaf if he's white

@tami8458

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, a few white people have actually won Soul Train Music Awards.

@penelopeplimsoul3617

3 жыл бұрын

I believe he did. Lol.

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

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

I cant understand English. but, I can understand he is great singer.

He still gives me chills 🥰🥰🥰

My eyes still in disbelief till this day white chocolate legend

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

Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell, the man behind the 1978 platinum hit "What You Won't Do For Love," has died on March 15, 2023 at age 71, his wife Mary confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. He was a world class songwriter who also happened to possess the kind of mellifluous voice that made him soul music royalty. Today we say a sad goodbye to legendary singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell, a four decade star best known for his now-iconic hit "What You Won't Do For Love."

@SimplyCassandra1

Жыл бұрын

Robert "Bobby" Caldwell August 15,1951 - March 14,2023. He had passed away at home tightly in his wife arms! Bobby passed on March 14,2023 His Wife didn't make His death known until the following day! May Robert "Bobby" Caldwell R.I.P. ❤️

RIP one of the most amazing songs ever

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colors and different generations singing and grooving love it!

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

I love this song and the man

Bobby & his music made us all colorblind. RIP Sir 🙏🕊️🎶

This man got the hood pass in my book.

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

This year was so Dope... Jon B.... then BOBBY!!!!! Jheezus!!!

@HeavyJ713

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't mind hearing John b cover this

@feliciasanders2066

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeavyJ713 Absolutely not! Bobby can sing. Jon B. can't. 🤨😒

He had a strong, powerful, voice. RIH.

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

I enjoy all music. No colors involved.

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

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

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

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 wow his voice still sound great 👑

R I P to this fine musician

Rest In Power King👑 🕊🙏🏽

Best song I ever heard in my life 💜😊

La edad no pasa por su voz, wow que gran artista