What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell (1978)
"What You Won't
Do For Love" was a popular single written by
Alfons Kettner along with singer
Bobby Caldwell which he recorded for his debut
album of the same name, released in 1978 on the
Clouds label of
TK Records. After gaining a reputation in
Miami clubs as a talented musician, TK Records president
Henry Stone signed
Caldwell to an exclusive contract with TK Records in 1978. Heading to the studio, Caldwell recorded his first album, which was given a redo after
Stone felt the album was good but didn't have a hit single. Caldwell returned to the studio and came up with the final product, which included "What You Won't Do For Love". Caldwell wanted the song to be the sixth track on the album since he figured the song's second track, "My
Flame", which featured him playing guitar, would be the hit. However, TK Records felt confident that "What You Won't Do For Love" would be the breakout hit. When it was released to
R&B; radio, TK Records did its best to shield Caldwell's identity, hoping not to alienate its predominantly black audience. However, when Caldwell began making performances live on stage, it only increased demand. The song would become Caldwell's most successful single and also his signature song, reaching number nine on the
Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the
Hot Selling
Soul Singles chart. Since its release, the song has been often frequently covered by R&B;, pop and jazz artists alike and has also been an often-sampled song in hip-hop and house circles. This channel is dedicated to all the great 'old school'
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