A sampling journey that begins with Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love"

A sampling journey that begins with Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love"Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love ...
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Love, flame, light: How Bobby Caldwell’s place in Black music history was secured with just three songs

OPINION: In honor of the recently departed Bobby Caldwell, theGrio dissects how R&B and hip-hop embraced three of his songs: “What You Won’t Do For Love,” “My Flame,” and “Open Your Eyes.” Editor’s ...
American Songwriter

“What You Won’t Do for Love” Singer Bobby Caldwell Dies at 71

Bobby Caldwell, the R&B singer, and songwriter who released the 1978 hit “What You Won’t Do for Love” died on March 14 at his home in Great Meadows, New Jersey after a long illness. His wife, Mary ...
Uproxx

Common Honored Bobby Caldwell, Who Helped Him Secure His First-Ever ‘Billboard’ Hit

Among the various hip-hop artists who sampled the work of the late, great Bobby Caldwell, perhaps none owes a greater debt to the R&B legend than Common. It was Common’s 2000 single “The Light” that ...
The Root

Why the Late Blue-Eyed Soul Singer Bobby Caldwell Still Has The Hearts of Black Folks

Born on August 15, 1951, New York native Bobby Caldwell burst onto the music scene in the late 1970s with his hit single “What You Won’t Do For Love.” His music has endured for decades, with hip-hop ...
The Grio

Love, flame, light: How Bobby Caldwell’s place in Black music history was secured with just three songs

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Authenticity and consistency. That garners respect from the Black ...
OPB

Bobby Caldwell, singer of ‘What You Won’t Do for Love,’ dies at 71

Bobby Caldwell, a soulful R&B singer and songwriter who had a major hit in 1978 with “What You Won’t Do for Love” and a voice and musical style adored by generations of his fellow artists, has died, ...
digitalmusicnews.com

Bobby Caldwell, Singer of ‘What You Won’t Do For Love,’ Passes Away Aged 71

Bobby Caldwell, singer-songwriter of the 1978 hit “What You Won’t Do For Love,” has passed away at age 71. The soulful Bobby Caldwell, singer and songwriter behind the 1978 hit “What You Won’t Do For ...
UPI

Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer, dies at 71

March 15 (UPI) --Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell, best known for his 1978 hit "What You Won't Do For Love," has died. He was 71. Caldwell's wife, Mary Caldwell, confirmed the R&B singer's death ...
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Bobby Caldwell, singer of 'What You Won't Do for Love,' dies at 71

Bobby Caldwell, a soulful R&B singer and songwriter who had a major hit in 1978 with "What You Won't Do for Love" and a voice and musical style adored by generations of his fellow artists, has died, ...
WWAY TV

Bobby Caldwell, “What You Won’t Do For Love” singer, dies at 71

(CBS) — Singer and songwriter Bobby Caldwell, the man behind the 1978 platinum hit “What You Won’t Do For Love,” has died at age 71, his wife Mary confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday. She announced her ...