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blue-eyed soul

British  

noun

  1. informal  soul music written and performed by White singers in a style derived from the blues

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Early in the set, he unleashes a stunning, blue-eyed soul version of the Bonnie Raitt-popularized “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”

From Salon

The hayseed county that begat Richard Nixon and the boysenberry also bestowed the Righteous Brothers’ “blue-eyed soul” and the drive-in church upon the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Musically, you’ve been in a bit of a blue-eyed soul moment of late.

From Los Angeles Times

In the decades since, they have achieved six platinum albums and many more Top 10 singles with their unique approach to blue-eyed soul.

From Seattle Times

The new class represents a broad array of musical styles and genres, including country, hip-hop, rap-rock, R&B, art pop, folk-rock, dance music and blue-eyed soul.

From Los Angeles Times