‘What You Won’t Do For Love’ singer Bobby Caldwell dies at age of 71

American singer Bobby Caldwell, famous for his masterpiece “What You Won’t Do for Love,” passed away at the age of 71. The blue-eyed soul singer's wife, Mary, confirmed his death on social media on Wednesday, March 15. She also mentioned that her husband had been struggling with a chronic health issue for the past six years.

Caldwell's melodic tunes excel in genres like jazz and R&B, and his song "What You Won't Do For Love" climbed the Billboard 100 charts in 1978. His celebrated creation gained appreciation among many generations due to its versatility as a sample and cover song.

Tupac Shakur used it in his 1998 track "Do for Love," and many artists, including Boyz II Men, Snoh Aalegra, and Michael Bolton, covered it.


In 1980, Caldwell made an impression with the pop tune “Open Your Eyes,” which was later used by producer J Dilla for the song “The Light” from Common’s album, Like Water for Chocolate. Caldwell also wrote songs for other artists, including Amy Grant and Peter Cetera's Grammy-nominated 1986 duet "The Next Time I Fall."

Robert Hunter Caldwell, famously known as Bobby Caldwell, was born in New York City in 1951. At a very young age, Caldwell earned his first big break playing as the rhythm guitarist for Little Richard in the early 1970s. Later, he became a soloist. In 1978, he signed his first big deal with the Miami-based music label TK Records. Throughout his career, he continued to release music and albums.

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Q1. When was Bobby Caldwell born?
On April 15, 1951, Bobby Caldwell was born.

Q2. What was Bobby Caldwell's real name?
Bobby Caldwell's real name was Robert Hunter Caldwell.