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 ...
Yahoo

Chance the Rapper shared a touching message from the late Bobby Caldwell giving him permission to sample his song: 'I'll be honored'

Caldwell, who sang the 1978 hit "What You Won't Do for Love," passed away aged 71 on Tuesday. "I'll be honored if you sample my song," Caldwell said to Chance in the message. Chance the Rapper shared ...
IJR

Singer Bobby Caldwell, Known for His Hit ‘What You Won’t Do for Love,’ Dies at 71

Singer Bobby Caldwell has died at the age of 71. On Wednesday, his wife, Mary Caldwell, announced the news on his official Twitter page. “Bobby passed away here at home. I held him tight in my arms as ...
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 ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Soulful artist Bobby Caldwell, 71, dies at home

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 ad o re d by generations of his fellow artists, has died ...
AOL

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 ...
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, ...
The Telegraph

‘What You Won’t Do for Love’ singer Bobby Caldwell dies

FILE - Bobby Caldwell performs onstage at the 2013 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 in Las Vegas. Caldwell, a singer of R&B, soul, adult contemporary and American ...
The Victoria Advocate

‘What You Won’t Do for Love’ singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell dead at 71

NEW YORK — “What You Won’t Do for Love” singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell has died. He was 71. A rep for the “Open Your Eyes” crooner told TMZ that Caldwell died Tuesday night at home in New Jersey ...
WRAL

Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer and songwriter, dead at 71

Bobby Caldwell, the soulful singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died, according to a statement from his wife, Mary Caldwell. Bobby ...
ABC 10 News

'What You Won't Do for Love' singer Bobby Caldwell dies

(AP) — 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 ...
LAist

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, ...