In the 70's and 80's we had music. We were not separated by genetics. Everyone regardless of background, culture, or heritage listened to and engulfed the same music.
Mannn you just messed me up im 47 years old And i have never seen this video And on top of that the whole time i thought Bobby Caldwell was black lol everytime i heard this song and i've heard this song plenty of times throughout my life And everytime i heard it i had a vision of how i thought bobby caldwell looked in my mind while listening to the song lol wow. Thanks for the reaction Because that was a surprise reaction for me too lol😎😎😎
What matters is not that Bobby is white, but that he is one of the most talented people in the music business who created this timeless, soulful, smooth jazzy, fantastic gem of a song that will always sound great.
Bobby Caldwell is still recording and performing. He is also an excellent songwriter - wrote Heart of Mine that was covered by Boz Scaggs. One of his songs from the mid 90's, Don't Lead Me On, is a great song with a killer arrangement. Definitely an artist to do a deep dive on.
Im 60 years old and Bobby put this song out in 1979 while I was a junior in high school. We played the hell out of this song in our class get togethers and we always had the best times of our lives. Dang, I really miss those old times. The '70's and into the early '80's this is the music that we listened to and partied to on weekends, what a blast we had. The hundreds of groups during that era are iconic and beloved. Loved to see your reaction to this song, it was truly authentic and I loved that, awesome. Thx. Love and Peace.
I can listen to this song 7 days a week and not get tired of it. I hope you do a video of Bobby Caldwell singing "Tell It Like It Is". Then we have Lisa Stansfield singing "All Around The World". Blue eyed soul!!
The more you head down your journey of music, I am certain you are going to find a lot of songs, you thought were black, and vice versa 😊Loved your reaction!!! Here are a few you may want to check out....The Bee Gee's(Staying Alive) KC and the sunshine band(That's the way I like it)The Righteous Brothers(You've lost that loving feeling)Wild Cherry(Play that funky music) Darryl Hall and John Oats(Sara Smile), just to name a few 😊
Thanks, kid -- you are right - I have hard some reactions -- one guy said he was so upset he had to call into work... (yeah, right?).. one thing, though.. voice & vibe is amazing.. still.. awkward dance moves... lol
If you were surprised listening to Bobby, pull up the UA-cam video of Daryl Hall and John Oates singing a cover of I Miss You,(Live from Daryl’s House) originally done by Teddy Pendergrass when he was with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Now that will taken you for a blue eyed soul spin.
When Tom Jones came on the stage in 1968 at the Apollo, people froze and stopped clapping, but Sir Tom brought them out of their trance. And the black folks chose him as the winner of the best soul song of 1979,boy was they shocked, occourse they took the award back, because they didn't know he was white, I'll be 66, I knew Bobby Caldwell and Tom Jones were white, because as a black kid from the ghetto I stayed in the house during summer time and read books and watched varieties TV shows.
I meant the black folks chose ,'What you won't do for love' for the soul record of the year, not Tom Jones, because they thought Bobby Caldwell was black, they felt foolish, at the award show 🤣😁😂
A lot of people forget that Bobby is a Jazz man. He was heavily influenced by black artists, Afro-Cuban music, and Latin artists. The guy is a true musician too, not just a singer; he’s supremely talented and can mix it up to where he sounds more traditionally “white” than the soulful technique he uses here.
Thats a reproduction of his ( Album Cover ) , which was actually Genius. It wasn't staged to fool people that he is White, because anyone that ever loved this song and his albums already knew he was white, including older generation Blacks.
Bobby Caldwell was signed to a record label that was a jazz soul label, they didn't know how to introduce this song to their label because of him being white and they thought their listeners would be turned off by that and wouldn't give the song a chance. Bobby had this picture of him sitting on the bench that he always liked and went to his producer and record label to pitch the idea of using this to let the listeners to hear his voice before they saw him and the song was played by the soul, jazz, easy listening and white stations. This was a huge hit for Bobby Caldwell rip
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In the 70's and 80's we had music. We were not separated by genetics. Everyone regardless of background, culture, or heritage listened to and engulfed the same music.
Really enjoyed your reaction. I'm 74. white. and just so pleased to see young people like yourself enjoying our music. Best wishes.
Mannn you just messed me up im 47 years old And i have never seen this video And on top of that the whole time i thought Bobby Caldwell was black lol everytime i heard this song and i've heard this song plenty of times throughout my life And everytime i heard it i had a vision of how i thought bobby caldwell looked in my mind while listening to the song lol wow. Thanks for the reaction Because that was a surprise reaction for me too lol😎😎😎
Add he's too cute, too! He is still performing. And what about Boz Scaggs? White or Black? Hahaha! It's that blue-eyed soul!
What matters is not that Bobby is white, but that he is one of the most talented people in the music business who created this timeless, soulful, smooth jazzy, fantastic gem of a song that will always sound great.
Not dismissing that. But I stand by what I said. Respectfully 💯
@@yeahimdom2677 I agree with you. I thought he was black from 1978 until I learned a number of years ago that he wasn’t.
It doesn't matter if he's black or white he's just fantastic
@@Lillandonget_bandz Respectfully. I said what I said. Lol
@@Lillandonget_bandz Yes but the perception was that he was a black man but I get your point he is a talented musician.
The opening lighting mimics the album cover art. Great song.
I'm 67. I thought he was black up until a few months ago lol.
It took me yrs to discover what you know now.
Same here, but I found out 3 days ago.
I'm 51. Found out when I was 47, so that took a while. My (black) mother played this ALL the time.
Bobby Caldwell is still recording and performing. He is also an excellent songwriter - wrote Heart of Mine that was covered by Boz Scaggs. One of his songs from the mid 90's, Don't Lead Me On, is a great song with a killer arrangement. Definitely an artist to do a deep dive on.
Im 60 years old and Bobby put this song out in 1979 while I was a junior in high school. We played the hell out of this song in our class get togethers and we always had the best times of our lives. Dang, I really miss those old times. The '70's and into the early '80's this is the music that we listened to and partied to on weekends, what a blast we had. The hundreds of groups during that era are iconic and beloved. Loved to see your reaction to this song, it was truly authentic and I loved that, awesome. Thx. Love and Peace.
Girl. You said they had him the shadow to think he was black. I'm dead AF. LOL!!!!!!!!! Love it.
Bobby Wrote this song in 1978, at the suggestion of his Producer for his first Album... And, as the story goes, he wrote it in a matter of minutes!
I can listen to this song 7 days a week and not get tired of it. I hope you do a video of Bobby Caldwell singing "Tell It Like It Is". Then we have Lisa Stansfield singing "All Around The World". Blue eyed soul!!
The more you head down your journey of music, I am certain you are going to find a lot of songs, you thought were black, and vice versa 😊Loved your reaction!!! Here are a few you may want to check out....The Bee Gee's(Staying Alive) KC and the sunshine band(That's the way I like it)The Righteous Brothers(You've lost that loving feeling)Wild Cherry(Play that funky music) Darryl Hall and John Oats(Sara Smile), just to name a few 😊
Yes do a whole reaction on blue eyed soul!!!
Thanks, kid -- you are right - I have hard some reactions -- one guy said he was so upset he had to call into work... (yeah, right?).. one thing, though.. voice & vibe is amazing.. still.. awkward dance moves... lol
Hello from Cody Wyoming! You're awesome keep it up🤠
Thank you!!! I appreciate the support my guy!
I'm 61 and I found out about an hour ago. Just as amazed as you were!
If you were surprised listening to Bobby, pull up the UA-cam video of Daryl Hall and John Oates singing a cover of I Miss You,(Live from Daryl’s House) originally done by Teddy Pendergrass when he was with Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. Now that will taken you for a blue eyed soul spin.
When Tom Jones came on the stage in 1968 at the Apollo, people froze and stopped clapping, but Sir Tom brought them out of their trance. And the black folks chose him as the winner of the best soul song of 1979,boy was they shocked, occourse they took the award back, because they didn't know he was white, I'll be 66, I knew Bobby Caldwell and Tom Jones were white, because as a black kid from the ghetto I stayed in the house during summer time and read books and watched varieties TV shows.
I meant the black folks chose ,'What you won't do for love' for the soul record of the year, not Tom Jones, because they thought Bobby Caldwell was black, they felt foolish, at the award show 🤣😁😂
Loved your review!!!😄
A lot of people forget that Bobby is a Jazz man. He was heavily influenced by black artists, Afro-Cuban music, and Latin artists. The guy is a true musician too, not just a singer; he’s supremely talented and can mix it up to where he sounds more traditionally “white” than the soulful technique he uses here.
Tha jam!
Yo. We could be friends. Love the reaction and the personality!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SWAG!
Sorry honey I grew up in this era I knew exactly who Bobby Caldwell was and I had a wonderful time.
Listen to open your eyes by Bobby and you’ll see where common got his music for the song the light
If you look closely......You'll see it is from his album cover......the beginning and the ending of the song 🎵
He always sounded white to me. I guess I’m the only one.
Thats a reproduction of his ( Album Cover ) , which was actually Genius. It wasn't staged to fool people that he is White, because anyone that ever loved this song and his albums already knew he was white, including older generation Blacks.
Lmao
He was the whitest black- sounding dude EVER!
White people have talent too. that’s narrow minded of you. That’s like saying white men can’t jump.
Way to much talking, your messing up the flow!!!!
Well. It is a reaction video 🤌🏾😂
Bobby Caldwell was signed to a record label that was a jazz soul label, they didn't know how to introduce this song to their label because of him being white and they thought their listeners would be turned off by that and wouldn't give the song a chance. Bobby had this picture of him sitting on the bench that he always liked and went to his producer and record label to pitch the idea of using this to let the listeners to hear his voice before they saw him and the song was played by the soul, jazz, easy listening and white stations. This was a huge hit for Bobby Caldwell rip
You cute. Thumbs up. 😉
Don't make me blush😏💚
Martin Luther King..Isn't his real name..His real name is Micheal. His father changed both of their names after.Martin Luther , a white man from the 1500 hundreds ..Know as the great reformer