What You Won't Do for Love
Bobby Caldwell
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I guess you wonder where I've been I searched to find a love within I came back to let you know Got a thing for you and I can't let go My friends wonder what is wrong with me Well I'm in a daze from your love, you see I came back to let you know Got a thing for you and I can't let go Some people go around the world for love But they may never find what they dream of What you won't do, to do for love You tried everything but you don't give up In my world only you Make me do for love what I would not do My friends wonder what is wrong with me But I'm in a daze from your love, you see I came back to let you know Got a thing for you and I can't let go But then I only want the best, it's true I can't believe the things I do for you What you won't do, do for love You've tried everything but you won't give up In my world, only you make me do for love what I would not do Make me do for love what I would not do Make me do for love what I would not do Make me do for love what I would not do
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Written by: Alfons Kettner, Bobby Caldwell
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"What You Won't Do for Love" is a popular song by American singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell. It was released in 1978 as the title track from his debut album.
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Song PerformanceIt has been Caldwell's most successful single, reaching number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the R&B chart.
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GenreThis song is recognized as a blend of R&B and smooth jazz, marking the beginning of Caldwell's exceptional flair in the Blue-eyed soul genre.
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Song CompositionCaldwell wrote the song with his songwriting partner Alfons Kettner. The original song was about seven minutes long, and it was cut down to fit the radio standard playtime.
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Unique FactsCaldwell initially recorded it as a demo and he was unaware that the song would become a hit. He reportedly didn't want to record the song, and felt it was too "simple."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists in various genres over the years, including well-known interpretations by artists like Phyllis Hyman and Boyz II Men. In total, there are over 100 recorded cover versions.
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SamplingThe song has been sampled in a number of hip-hop and R&B songs, most notably in Tupac Shakur's posthumously released song, "Do for Love."
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Music VideoThe music video of this song received a lot of attention, mainly because people were surprised that Caldwell, whose voice had a distinct R&B style, is white.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its US success, "What You Won't Do for Love" failed to chart in the UK on its original release, but a 1986 re-release saw it reach number 53 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Signature SongThis song is considered Bobby Caldwell's signature song, emblematic of his career. Despite having other hit singles, "What You Won't Do for Love" remains the most popular and identifiable one.
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