Bobby Caldwell

Bobby Caldwell
Caldwell in 1976
Background information
Birth name	Robert Hunter Caldwell
Born	(1951-08-15)August 15, 1951 New York City, U.S.
Died	March 14, 2023(2023-03-14) (aged 71) Great Meadows, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	R&B blue-eyed soul smooth jazz pop rock soft rock adult contemporary
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals guitar piano
Years active	1968–2020
Labels	Warner TK Atlantic Polydor Sin-Drome

Robert Hunter Caldwell (August 15, 1951 – March 14, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He released several albums spanning R&B, soul, jazz, and adult contemporary. He is known for his soulful and versatile vocals. Caldwell released the hit single and his signature song "What You Won't Do for Love" from his double platinum debut album Bobby Caldwell in 1978. After several R&B and smooth jazz albums, Caldwell turned to singing standards from the Great American Songbook. He wrote many songs for other artists, including the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single "The Next Time I Fall" for Amy Grant and Peter Cetera.^[1] Caldwell's musical catalog is perhaps best known today for its later sampling by several prolific hip hop and R&B artists.