Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love / Open Your Eyes (Heart Vinyl) [Be With Records]

Format: Heart-shaped red vinyl, reissued on 45 RPM! The heart shape is a replica of the original design, with a size close to 10” and a 7” playing surface. It comes in a stylish 10” hard sleeve, with the record protected in a poly-lined inner sleeve.
CAT: bewith001heart

Track List:

A1 What You Won’t Do For Love 4:45
B1 Open Your Eyes 3:43

Release Notes:

WOW. Released on Valentine’s Day 2025, we are deeply honoured to present the first ever reissue of the very first heart-shaped red vinyl. Extremely Limited Edition!

The master of sophisticated soul, Bobby Caldwell, transcended genres with unmatched elegance, becoming a musical icon of class and versatility admired worldwide.

Here we present two timeless masterpieces of refined jazzy soul that are authentic essential classics.

Original red heart-shaped vinyls fetch exorbitant prices, if you can even find one in good condition. This is your chance to acquire an authentic collector's item for Bobby fans and, of course, for LOVE worldwide.

The eternal "What You Won't Do For Love" became a national anthem and remains so, perhaps even more so in recent years. This song perfectly captures Bobby's ability to blend an infectious groove with introspective and relatable lyrics. With its unmistakable trumpet riff and Caldwell's soulful delivery, this timeless anthem continues to captivate audiences and define his musical legacy.

A perennial favourite, it has been widely sampled for its unique appeal: Aaliyah used it in "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number," and Caldwell's voice is heard in the chorus of Tupac's posthumous track, "Do For Love."

Bobby’s powerful “Open Your Eyes” was immortalized in the hip-hop canon thanks to J Dilla with his production for Common’s iconic “The Light,” which extensively samples this magical song. In March 2023, Questlove shared in a post that “Bobby loved that version.” Bobby’s original has been recently revived by artists like Dwele and Kendrick Lamar, and for good reason, as its insistent drums and staccato piano made it a modern soul classic.