Bobby Caldwell was signed to Miami label TK Information, dwelling to many various sorts of musical acts: the pop-disco of KC & The Sunshine Band, the Latin-flavoured funk of Cunning, the down-home soul of George McCrae and his spouse Gwen McCrae, and the futuristic, jazzy disco of Peter Brown.
For this label, Bobby recorded his self-titled solo album, scoring hits with the singles “What You Gained’t Do for Love”, “My Flame”, “Can’t Say Goodbye” and, in Britain, “Down for the Third Time.” With a purpose to guarantee vital airplay on the African American-dominated R&B radio format of the time, Caldwell’s administration took sure steps – resembling portraying the artist solely in silhouette on the quilt and in ads – to cover the truth that he was white. The key was, for apparent causes, shattered by his first stay appearances.
After the tracks had been first recorded and the document was thought-about “full,” TK proprietor Henry Stone mentioned that he loved the album however couldn’t hear a success. Trying to deal with this challenge, Caldwell and his band re-entered the studio, laying down the tune’s now-familiar rhythm tracks. After he shortly penned a set of lyrics, “What You Gained’t Do for Love” was born. Supply
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