First....to say have a good day!

I never knew he was white as well. .... Goes to show, soul has no color. ..... I love it.

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.

Caldwell at the cookout would refuse to choose a winner between Auntie Deshawna and Auntie Gracie's potato salads. Both equally great.

This song could unite nations and bring world peace. ❤️

"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.

RIP Bobby Caldwell.. one of the Godfathers of blue-eyed soul

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

The next one should be Boz Scaggs "Lowdown" White artists in the 70's were funkier than a pot of greens with neck bones! 💯

I was just saying the world needs more Bobby Caldwell's.

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???😂😂

One of my favorite songs evah! Reminds me of an Al Jarreau or George Benson vibe. Excellent!

Man I love this song.

Six words: Simply Red--Holding Back the Years.

Wow what a voice omg soulish voice full of soul yessss lord....

love this song. My mom would play this on Saturday mornings when I was a kid. Along with Boz Scaggs. Good memories. Thanks

"They put him back in the dark"...lol!!!!!!!!

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.

it doesn't get smoother, like Grover Washington... too cool

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.

Timeless !!! It's still SO good !!!

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.

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.

RIP Bobby!!! Thanks for all the great music! It WILL live on!

RIP, Bobby Caldwell. Legend.

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.

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.

Wow ! That's so smooth! Never heard of this cat before. Thanks Jamel! Peace and love to all people!

This was a good song to enjoy back in the day. Now, as a 61 year old I really appreciate this guy's talent.

Gotta check out: Toto singing “Georgy Porgy” - live in Paris 1991. Amazing performance

Goosebumps everywhere. So many memories. Deeeeeep vibes.

Rest in Peace Bobby Caldwell. Amazing groove and silky smooth voice

This song and the way he sings it is so healing. You can feel the spiritual power coming through his voice and soul.

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?

One of my ALLTIME favorite songs!!!!!!

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.

When you are Bobby Caldwell smooth groove, you do not need all the fluff.

I still have this album. 🔥❤

Never heard of this song until today but he can sing buddy.

Such a deep rich voice for what appears to be a smaller man. Not what I expected him to look like at all.

This song will relax you and put you in a chill mode.

I had no idea who even did this song! Doesn’t matter, it’s smooth as can be & such a cool groove!

Bobby Caldwell actually won “Best new Black Artist” in 1979. Fact.

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

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.

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

Heard this on a commercial about six years ago, it has been on my playlist ever since. He gives meaning to the word ‘smooth’.

W One of the all time smoothest songs ever written, with perhaps the smoothest vocals and lyrics, period! Black or White.

Great song such a wonderful voice

And throw some more credit on the pile - he's also playing that groovin' bass...

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???

RIP, Bobby Caldwell-----------This is from the Fall of '78------------Classic smooth jazz /soul.

RIP Bobby Caldwell . Godspeed.

RIP Bobby Caldwell 14 March 2023 - thanks for the music 😪🙏🥰

Got that Earth, Wind and Fire vibe going.

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!” 😂😂😂

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

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 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.

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.

God loves color so he made us all a little different: equal and in his image❤️

Omg your little dancing at the end with your shimmy shoulder shake...your adorable !!!!

Never knew either...smooth as silk! I would have lost that bet for sure.

Glad you heard this smooth groove from Mr. Bobby Caldwell - so velvety and soulful ;)

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.

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.

This song is so wonderful..the vocals and instruments..Bobby was so soulful..rest in peace Bobby ❤❤

Loved this song for 42 years. I've known he was white for about 2 years

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😎

RIP Bobby Caldwell 3-15-2023. Made me do for love what I would not do.

Love this song. - my all time fav!

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!

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.

THIS SONG WILL ALWAYS BE A. JAM.

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

Beautiful Blue eyed soul.

Thank you for sharing this, such a soulful voice. I needed this today!!

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 😂😂😂😂

Bobby, once again, one of my very favorites and this song? Whoa! The best. And the instrumentation? Yeah! Thanks for featuring this song.

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.

Such a great song, his voice is so cool, he have done so many great tracks/albums.

Bobby has a lifetime invitation to the Summer Cookout!

Loved Peabo Bryson and Natalie Cole’s cover of this song too.

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

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...

I’m 54 years old and my opinion this is one of the best songs ever written

Love how buddy be dancing. Enjoy life bruh. Great video 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

Eating fried fish and listening to Bobby Caldwell! Hell yeah! 🥰🥰

I'm 68, an American Filipino woman, born and raised in Northern California specifically the Easy Bay Area and I remember when it first was released and played on the local radio stations. I bought the original vinyl 33 rpm album which included other songs of his. I knew back then that Bobby Caldwell is a White young man. Many people were surprised that he is White, many thought that he was a Black. When I was still working my supervisor who is a Black man had come up to me with a younger Black woman who worked with us in the same office. He asked me to verify to her that Bobby Caldwell is a White man. I told her that he is indeed a White man and I even found pics of him from magazines to prove to her afterwards. A record store in Berkeley, CA, LEOPOLD'S, that I often went to buy 45 rpm vinyl records too. It was before Valentine's Day, a 45 rpm vinyl single in the shape of a Red Heart was released of Bobby's song, What You Won't Do For Love, which was hanging from the ceiling at LEOPOLD'S. Unfortunately, I didn't buy it and those that do have it, I envy you. There are so many other artists that have recorded this song but the best version that I have heard and even have bought the CD is the English group, GO WEST which consists of 2 men. Check their version of this beautiful song.

I’ve listened to this song for 25 yrs! Never knew!

He sure does have a lot of soul in him

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 ✝️🐴🇺🇸⚒️🇺🇸

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!

Bobby Caldwell.... what a boss. Jamel stay you, stay awesome. B well

In my neighborhood, we call this blue eyed soul. This man has it.💯

I only found out less than an hour ago, and I was just as shocked. Over 40 years.

Been a huge fan of Bobby C for several decades now. He's big here in Asia.. especially in Japan

I had a very pro-Black coworker who use to walk around the job singing this song a lot. This song is THE SHIT so it's all good but one day I asked him if he knew Bobby Caldwell was white. He argued me in the ground that Bobby was black. I said no he isnt. "On your break go look the song up on KZfaq." So he did and he was in a state of shock the rest of the day. Didn't sing or say another word that day. (I'm 51 years old and remember seeing him on Solid Gold singing this when I was like nine and even then my jaw dropped when I saw Bobby).