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What You Won't Do for Love

Bobby Caldwell · 1978

34 min · 9 tracks · pop rock · R&B · soul

Smooth melodies and soulful vocals blend seamlessly, creating an intimate atmosphere of longing and romance.

What You Won't Do for Love is an album by Bobby Caldwell, released in 1978. Smooth melodies and soulful vocals blend seamlessly, creating an intimate atmosphere of longing and romance. The album features the hit single 'What You Won’t Do for Love,' which became a staple in the smooth jazz genre and has been sampled by numerous artists over the years. It received critical acclaim upon release, solidifying Caldwell's reputation as a talented singer-songwriter and influencing the sound of future R&B artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does What You Won't Do for Love sound like?

Smooth melodies and soulful vocals blend seamlessly, creating an intimate atmosphere of longing and romance. Rooted in pop rock and R&B.

What makes What You Won't Do for Love by Bobby Caldwell notable?

The album features the hit single 'What You Won’t Do for Love,' which became a staple in the smooth jazz genre and has been sampled by numerous artists over the years. It received critical acclaim upon release, solidifying Caldwell's reputation as a talented singer-songwriter and influencing the sound of future R&B artists. Released in 1978, 'What You Won’t Do for Love' was Bobby Caldwell's debut album, marking his entry into the music scene as a blue-eyed soul artist. At this time, he was gaining recognition for his unique sound, which combined elements of R&B and pop rock, drawing attention from both critics and audiences alike.

How many songs are on What You Won't Do for Love?

What You Won't Do for Love has 9 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·34:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Special to Me 3:31
  • 2 My Flame Standout 4:12
  • 3 Love Won't Wait 4:08
  • 4 Can’t Say Goodbye Standout 5:03
  • 5 Come to Me 2:53
  • 6 What You Won’t Do for Love Standout 4:46
  • 7 Kalimba Song 1:19
  • 8 Take Me Back to Then 3:28
  • 9 Down for the Third Time 4:48

Release Date

January 1, 1978

Genre

pop rock, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

34 min 11 sec