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blue-eyed soul

noun

Etymology

1960s, initially applied to The Righteous Brothers.

Definitions

  1. Rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists

    Rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists; white soul.

    • One industry spokesman said the reason so many r&b stations are playing blue-eyed soul is that there are few legit r&b artists today.
    • The Righteous Brothers and another blue-eyed soul act called The Young Rascals were also popular in black communities.

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