Originally David Richard Solberg, he was born the son of a Lutheran minister. His father, Dr. Richard Solberg, was a senior representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of Germany after World War II, and the family moved frequently while Soul was growing up. Soul's brother is a Lutheran minister and social activist.
Soul first gained attention as the mysterious "Covered Man" on several appearances on The Merv Griffin Show in 1967 in which he sang while wearing a ski mask and explained, "My name is David Soul, and I want to be known for my music".
Soul then appeared as level-headed Joshua Bolt on the television program Here Come the Brides, and later Arthur Hill's law partner on, "Owen Marshal: Counselor At Law". Superstar status came when he portrayed Detective Hutchinson on Starsky and Hutch. He has also made guest appearances on shows such as I Dream of Jeannie, McMillan and Wife, Cannon, Gunsmoke, World War III (miniseries), Star Trek, and The Streets of San Francisco. His best known film appearance was opposite Clint Eastwood in Magnum Force (1973). Soul also appeared in the mini-series based on Stephen King's horror classic "Salem's Lot" (1978).
After a successful singing career, including hits such as "Don't Give Up on Us" and "Silver Lady", Soul fell into relative obscurity during the 1980s, fought a long battle with alcoholism, although frequently made guest appearances in various US television series, with the occasional small film role.
In the 1990s, Soul moved to London, and forged a new career on the West End stage. He also notably participated in the successful 1997 election campaign of Martin Bell. In September 2004, he became a British citizen, but has kept his US citizenship and ties with the US. He is a big fan of English football (soccer) and is an Arsenal supporter. He has been married four times, three of those marriages have been to actresses: Karen Carlson, Patty Sherman, and Julia Nickson-Soul. He has six children: five sons and one daughter. His brother, Daniel Solberg, is pastor of St. Paulus Lutheran Church in San Francisco, California.
On July 12, 2004, he took over playing the role of Jerry Springer in Jerry Springer: The Opera at the Cambridge Theatre in London, televised by the BBC in 2005. He returned to the West End in 2006, playing Mack in a new production of Jerry Herman's musical Mack and Mabel at the Criterion Theatre. The production co-starred Janie Dee and was directed by John Doyle. He also appeared in the TV series Dalziel & Pascoe (Game of Soldiers). He had a brief cameo in the 2004 movie version of Starsky & Hutch, alongside original co-star Paul Michael Glaser.
In August 2008, Soul appeared in the reality TV talent show-themed television series Maestro on BBC Two mentored by Natalia Luis-Bassa.
He appeared with Fred Ward and Willem Dafoe in the film Farewell directed by Christian Carion, which received its U.S. release in 2010.
In June 2012, Soul made a one-week appearance with Jerry Hall at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, in a reprise of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by A. R. Gurney, Love Letters. On July 29, 2012, he appeared in an episode of the British television detective drama series Lewis, playing a murder victim. He was also featured in the hit album by Fosseytango, singing on the track "Landlord". In 2013, Soul appeared in a cameo role in the Scottish film Filth lip-syncing his own recording of "Silver Lady". In 2014, Soul appeared in a British television commercial for National Express singing "Silver Lady" while driving a coach.
Soul died on January 4, 2024, at the age of 80.
Going in with my Eyes open
David Soul Lyrics
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Remember the last time
Don't fall in love
I walked so blindly in
I fell and hurt my head
Oh I can't forget it
And I won't regret it
Only this time I'm going in with my eyes open
I won't make the same mistakes again
This time Ill see the signs and no hearts broken
Won't be so blind and lose my way
It'd be so nice to love
Don't let it end the same
If you get uneasy just let me know
Don't lie or call me by somebody else's name
Oh I couldn't take it
I know it would break it
And I wanna give you
Everything I am
Only this time I'm going in with my eyes open
I won't make the same mistakes again
This time I'll see the signs and no hearts broken
Won't be so blind and lose my way
This time I'm going in with my eyes open
I won't make the same mistakes again
This time I'll see the signs and no hearts broken
Won't be so blind and lose my way
David Soul's "Going In With My Eyes Open" speaks of a person who has been hurt in love and is afraid to fall in love again. The lyrics suggest that the person has had a previous bitter experience in love where they were blinded by their emotions and failed to see the signs leading to their hearts being broken. In the first verse, the person remembers the last time they fell in love and how it resulted in heartbreak. The line "Don't fall in love" suggests that the person is having second thoughts about falling in love again to protect themselves from the pain they have previously experienced.
However, the chorus talks of a change in strategy, where the person is going to approach love in a more cautious and less emotional way. They are going to open their eyes and be careful enough not to repeat the same mistakes they made before which resulted in their pain. The person is ready to see the signs and act on them before their heart is broken again. They also ask their lover not to lie or call them by somebody else's name, suggesting that they are giving everything they have to the relationship and they expect the same from their partner.
The song is a reminder that love can be messy and unpredictable, and that everyone has their love story filled with heartaches, tears, and laughter. The lyrics encourage listeners to take a more informed and cautious approach to their love lives. The song is all about second chances and making the most of love.
Line by Line Meaning
You smiled that misty way and something in my said, Remember the last time, Don't fall in love
The singer recalls a moment when the object of his affection smiled in a way that reminded him of a past heartbreak. He urges himself not to make the same mistake of falling completely in love again.
I walked so blindly in, I fell and hurt my head, Oh I can't forget it, And I won't regret it, I couldn't even stop it if I tried
The singer admits that he walked blindly into a previous relationship and ended up getting hurt. However, he doesn't regret his actions and acknowledges that he couldn't have stopped it from happening even if he tried.
Only this time I'm going in with my eyes open, I won't make the same mistakes again, This time Ill see the signs and no hearts broken, Won't be so blind and lose my way
The singer is determined to approach his current relationship with more awareness and not repeat the mistakes of the past. He's confident that he'll recognize the signs that could lead to a broken heart and won't allow himself to be blinded again.
It'd be so nice to love, Don't let it end the same, If you get uneasy just let me know, Don't lie or call me by somebody else's name, Oh I couldn't take it, I know it would break it, And I wanna give you, Everything I am
The singer expresses his desire to love again but fears that it might end in the same way as his previous relationship. He asks his partner not to lie and pretend to be someone else, and to communicate if they feel uncertain. He emphasizes that he wants to be completely vulnerable with them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY MACAULAY
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@carlamckizzick4340
So talented and ignored x the musical i ndustryhere bkess him cir hus beutiful singing voice and excelkent acting skills just treated with do much distrspect he was abrilliant takeng
Talent god bless u david
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@marklittlewood2919
Very sad day ..this is my own favourite David soul song ..in 2007 my partner and i were lucky to meet him in Nottingham one afternoon he was a gent and i have a beautiful photo of them together ..i lost my partner after many years last year but that photo reminds me of such a wonderful day ❤
@carlamckizzick4340
So talented and ignored x the musical i ndustryhere bkess him cir hus beutiful singing voice and excelkent acting skills just treated with do much distrspect he was abrilliant takeng
Talent god bless u david
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@Nostalgic-Lady
So upset to hear of his passing today - memories of youth and better times ... Sleep well, Hutch 💔🇬🇧
@julieevans8385
RIP David Soul, my first ever crush, absolutely adored him
@elliej11j68
My first crush too. God he was beautiful.
@jeannetteburgess2745
Thank you for the Wonderful memories David 👌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Great shows and music🎵🎶🎵🎤RIP...Sincere condolences to your Family and Friends...You will be truly missed..
@elzaaltmann
Everytime a musician passes, we think about ourselves as well, THEY were part of our lives.
@NormaChassagne-fp3co
One of my favorite songs(among many others)sung by David Soul. A multi-talented actor, singer & humanitarian. He left us a Beautiful legacy. God Bless David Soul. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@ashleynunes9662
RIP David Soul part of my life in the 70's - as “Hutch” gone but not forgotten
@carolechapman731
I just heard of his passing and had to listen to his beautiful voice again.