Blue-eyed soul

Blue-eyed soul is a term used to describe soul music performed by white people.

The term is a misnomer

Blue-eyed soul is a term used to describe soul music performed by white people.

The term is a misnomer, in that the artists don't all have blue eyes. The term doesn't refer to a distinct style of music, and the meaning of blue-eyed soul has evolved over decades. Originally the term was associated with mid-1960s white artists who performed soul and rhythm and blues music, such as The Righteous Brothers, The Rascals and the Box Tops.