Phase 1: Shock Phase 2: Denial Phase 3: Acceptance Phase 4: Vibing along

@jadebelle6705

Жыл бұрын

LMAO!!!

@jtaylor567

Жыл бұрын

I know. Brainwashed people....quit listening to the MSM!!!!

@HeavyJ713

11 ай бұрын

Thats Bobby Caldwell syndrome

@brendarobinson1656

9 ай бұрын

I couldn’t have put that ANY better!!

@stephanienewbern769

8 ай бұрын

Love this observation! 😅

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.

@jkscott111

2 жыл бұрын

This and Chuck Mancini was used as closing songs for RB stations, if they only knew 😂

@AFR0MAMBA

2 жыл бұрын

They had a black category? Haha

@rhondamcbath6279

2 жыл бұрын

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 🤣🤣🤣

@wormfood69

2 жыл бұрын

@@rhondamcbath6279 the category is for black artists so yeah he didn't win it lol

@rhondamcbath6279

2 жыл бұрын

@@wormfood69 that's crazy huh? Lol 😆

Proves that soul has no color or race!! RIP, brother!!!!

Bobby Caldwell was the blackest white man I've ever seen! He be so smooth!

The look on y'alls faces was PRICELESS

@mikef2609

2 жыл бұрын

"Hol' up.. Is that Bobby??" 🤣🤣

@lilyj9924

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikef2609 😲

@chalmapatterson544

2 жыл бұрын

Mel is hilarious 🤣

@dwightlove3704

2 жыл бұрын

After he did this video he said "Surprise MF'ER!!!!

@tntfiore9091

2 жыл бұрын

Your face expressions when you saw him for the first time is PRICELESS!!🤣🤣

Sadly, Bobby Caldwell passed away March 14, 2023 in NJ at age 71. Iconic and soulful crooner. He will be missed.

@ihabibrahim.5197

4 ай бұрын

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

@MrNobody91

3 ай бұрын

​@@ihabibrahim.5197 that's just so sad.

@MandellRodgers

2 ай бұрын

Indeed!!

@daleyoung601

Ай бұрын

RIH Bobby Caldwell

@DreGTR

10 күн бұрын

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'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! ❤❤❤

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😂

@spideraxis

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but it also shows how easy it is to manipulate Blacks as they have little flexibility in appreciating other forms of music.

@annmc8791

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

Their faces- I think we all had that face when we found out. But we embrace him like Tina Marie, Jon B, Michael McDonald..

@nuday777

Жыл бұрын

@@spideraxis Yeah. Just throw us all in one box. Very ignorant of you. Anyone would be surprised at his voice not just us

@spideraxis

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

RIP Bobby Caldwell, thank you for the great music, Sir!

@rsmith1820

Жыл бұрын

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. 😢

@kevinbradshaw9320

Жыл бұрын

He passed away last week on the 14th

@Anonymous4212

Жыл бұрын

@@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.🙏🕊️✝️

@HoLeeFoc

Жыл бұрын

​@@Anonymous4212 Bobby was 71 years young when he passed away.

@rsmith1820

Жыл бұрын

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

I love watching the moment he moves out of the shadow. Everyone who grew up listening to this song has the same reaction.

@MrBronx61

Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

@WaitAMinute1989

Жыл бұрын

Backin 78 our whole family stood STILL in the living room staring at the TV

@natondriabrown7545

Жыл бұрын

I just found out today of his race at 34 years old wow! He did his thing tho!

Bobby Caldwell, RIP. Such a soulful voice! I am so glad you had the chance to experience this man's deep soul. Thank you!

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.

@ElissaStark514

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no 😔

@fyzzyoddness90

Жыл бұрын

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

@vittalvandavasu16

Жыл бұрын

man is he not alright?

@MAGICCOFFEY

Жыл бұрын

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

@vittalvandavasu16

Жыл бұрын

@@MAGICCOFFEY ohhhh that is so sad

No one expected Indiana Jones to be singing this.

@mijngeheimetuin399

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@alexanderlauro2567

23 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

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.

That man was blessed with a beautiful voice!💕🎤🎧

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.❤️🙏🏾

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.

@lilyj9924

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN 🙏, YOU CAN HAVE A SOULFUL VOICE REGARDLESS OF YOUR RACE , ❤ THIS 🔥🎶

@chrisrine3755

2 жыл бұрын

Just love the music....

@Perktube1

2 жыл бұрын

Unless it's magenta.

@dalzvert9206

2 жыл бұрын

Exacto 💯🙏

@lynnway707

Жыл бұрын

Great music doesn't have a color.

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!

@2436golden

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, Ithis song was one of the songs of my youth and I never knew he was white until this moment.

@thearmchairactivistgratefu2274

Жыл бұрын

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.

@hillsane9262

Жыл бұрын

@@thearmchairactivistgratefu2274 Like Madonna, didn't they try to hide his looks on his first major release?

@thewatchmen4920

Жыл бұрын

Yes it did. As a matter a fact. Around the 🌍🌎🌏. You know that he made bank

Soul music truly comes from the heart and "Soul". Color does not matter. You either have it or you don't. 🤩 Enjoy your reactions!!!

@lilyj9924

2 жыл бұрын

💯 FACT

@handsome-brute2666

2 жыл бұрын

I wished the 🌎 World was colorblind!😒

@marshalljackson6322

Жыл бұрын

That's like saying white folks can't dance DEPENDS WHO'S TEACHING YOU

@thewatchmen4920

Жыл бұрын

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 😋

@gleninsouthgs

Жыл бұрын

Well said

R.I.P Bobby Caldwell you will be missed tremendously! 😢

There's whole compilations of people being shocked he's white 😂😂 trust, you're definitely not the only ones!

@bju194422

11 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm definitely going to watch that video!

Bobby wrote and produced this..he's amazing in concert

@kathycuster1714

Жыл бұрын

I read aomewhwre that he played all the instruments on this song.

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

@therobinmasterstheory1636

Жыл бұрын

lol agree

@gabriellaamatucci9079

2 ай бұрын

Non fa niente di che colore sia ma cantava benissimo e il pezzo magnifico.

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

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!!!

@TheDivayenta

Жыл бұрын

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.

@diegosotomiranda4107

12 күн бұрын

​@@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

Anyone who sounds like a black singer should consider that a huge compliment!

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!)😁

It's amazing how the song is not dated. Rest with the Angels, Bobby

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 🤣🤣🤣

Mel’s reaction at 1:40 is PRICELESS!

@juaneyahclinyah8272

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it was

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.

We all did the same thing the first time we saw Bobby. I was expecting Someone who looked like Barry White.

This is Blue-eyed Soul.

@willowb1527

2 жыл бұрын

Hellz yeah. ♥️❤️♥️✌️

@lovlilegz

2 жыл бұрын

This is music with feeling , will always love it

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 ❤

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. 😁 🔥

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.

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

That boy had Soul 🙏❤️

This is one of the best songs ever written!!

I’m white and I never knew Bobby wasn’t white until like 5 years ago lol I always thought a black man sung that song until I saw the video 😂😂😂😂

He should have gotten the R&B award in 1979,just because he fooled alot of ppl!!

@MandellRodgers

2 ай бұрын

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

Guilty as charged. I was blown away to see who Bobby C is. WOW!!!

This is a R&B classic!

That’s that blue eyed soul baby ✊🏻😂😂😂

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 💚

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.

And Mr Bobby still sings that song to this day. One of my favorite favorite favorites to listen to at night. ✌️

@1:50 "Hold up....Is that Bobby?" That had me laughing! Love it!

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..👍🏽

Rest in paradise Bobby Caldwell 💔

Great tune!

If you love Bobby ya gotta do George Benson “On Broadway”!!!

@TheDivayenta

2 жыл бұрын

And Give Me the Night on roller skates!

@VickiiHowell

2 жыл бұрын

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 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!

2:17 the reaction is priceless 😂

He cracked the color barrier. Love and peace.

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.

He's just a soul brother with a blessed voice👍💯

May Bobby Rest in Peace.❤

Don't worry Mel, we ALL thought he was black when we first heard. Fantastic voice! Great job you two.

He also wrote and sung the original version of "Heart of Mine" that was later recorded by Boz Scaggs.

@patrickmurchison9145

2 жыл бұрын

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!!!

The look on their faces when Bobby emerged from the shadows!🤣🤣🤣

I'm glad that yous liked 👍 Mr Caldwell and didn't judge him and still danced in your chairs, and moved to the groove and his voice. He came out when music was still good and meant something 😌 😊

Yes, that's Bobby! Not only singing the song... He Wrote It, In Two Days, at the request of his producer in 1978...

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...

Y'all thought it was gonna be a brother huh? He is the smoothest R&B white man that's ever been🙂

Awesome track indeed, and that bassline is smooth as hell.

@robinmoore8885

Жыл бұрын

That baseline reminds me a bit of EW&F

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. 👍🏾👵🏿🔥💜🎵

RIP Bobby Caldwell ♥️

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.

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

Hi guys. I love your sense of humor and am really enjoying this ride. You are both so sweet and cool!! 😃♥️

@michaelasay8587

2 жыл бұрын

Yes but like others they talk way too much throut the songs!

@Classicjack228

2 жыл бұрын

Yelp!

This reaction is so Hilarious…..”hold up, is that Bobby?”

This song is beautiful, born in 67, this is the best part of childhood memories !!!!

Besides lead vocals on this tune, he also played keys and bass guitar on it. RIP Bobby Caldwell

@Mikino1976

10 ай бұрын

Wow, the bass is perfectly in the pocket.

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

I heard that he won a Grammy for best new black R&B artist in like 1978! Lol

R.I.P Bobby 💯🖤

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 !

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!!

Soul has no color. No worries, many people thought Bobby was black. Gotta give Bobby his due; I don't think anyone else could sing it better. One of my favorite songs. :-)

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 !

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.

The absolute BEST performance of this song is his appearance at the AQUI & AJAZZ FESTIVAL.

@michaelasay8587

2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't he do more..I don't get it!!!!

@deborahcornell171

2 жыл бұрын

@Bob Conklin I just watched it & all I can say is WOW! Hadn't seen that live performance before & I'm so glad you mentioned it here.💙☮

@bobconklin7159

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelasay8587 he was a bigger star in Jazz.

Bobby was cold with it. Beautiful voice❤️❤️❤️

“Bobby’s a little lighter than I thought he’d be…” 😂

Whaat! Bobby Caldwell! May 2024 still viable...Great music.

I love this song. When I first heard this son back in the 70s, I thought Bobby Caldwell was black.

My grandmother is 76 she didn't know he was white. Speaks volumes

Back in the day i didn't care at all what color he was but it was 200% all about his music !!!!! Brings back so so many memories !!!!!

Timeless. This will still be playing on broadcast airwaves hundreds of years from now.

so we add Bobby to my post on your KC video. I guess I never questioned if a singer was white or black by the way they sound, it didn't really matter. But it blows my mind and cracks me up when reactors see these singers and they're not what they were expecting. Mel don't say you feel ignorant about not knowing, everyone grew up differently so unless you were watching American Bandstand in the 70s' you wouldn't have seen most of these artists. But you're both experiencing these wonderful artists now is what's important.

Shawn-"he's, he's...he's really whiter than I thought."🤣 So funny, no worries Shawn. I'm whiter than rice and he got me too for the 1st 15 years of its release. Yers and Mel's reaction was priceless! Keep bringing the fam joy!

I remember when I used to assume Bobby Caldwell looked more like James Ingram than Kid Rock. I love when others have the same reaction when they find out.

The look on their face when the realization settles in is priceless.

Bobby 'take yo girl' Caldwell...

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 !

The look on her face is so cute! 😂 Both of you made me laugh so hard! Love you two and I love this song, it brings back so many good memories for me. ❤❤

I've always known he was white, and yes, I'm white. That song came out in spring 1979, when I was graduating from high school. Oh, and by the way, ma'am, please keep singing!