Which of These White Soul Singers Will Succeed Bobby Caldwell and Steal Black America's Hearts

Adele, Joss Stone or Teddy Swim? the late Caldwell's first album was released decades ago this month, but which singer can take over his Blue-eyed soul reign?

by · The Root
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For a long time, Bobby Caldwell was known as the blue-eyed soul singer. Beloved by Black people everywhere, we mourned with his passing in March 2023. Now, with it being nearly 46 years to the date since he released his debut album, “What You Won’t Do for Love,” we thought it’s the perfect time to look forward at some of the white artists who have helped keep the blue-eyed soul genre alive.

Bobby Caldwell - What You Won’t Do for Love