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.
It sure brings out the Love in your Eyes
David Soul Lyrics
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Each time I see you looking over your shoulder
At passing shadows of your days with him
(I've tried as much as any man can)
With all that it takes
(And though I know you try to hide it)
For both of our sakes
All the same, every time you hear his name
It sure brings out the love in your eyes
It sure brings out that misty-eyed look about you
I don't know what his memory's got
But it sure brings out the love in your eyes
It sure brings on the feeling there's still some place
You'd much sooner be
And that brings out a sadness in me
It's like I'm left out in the rain
You ought to put yourself in my shoes a moment
That half of you that's with me has to see
(I've got to stop to get the feeling)
You're warming to me
(I've almost got myself believing)
That you 're shaken free
And as I do, his name comes up out of the blue
And it sure brings out the love in your eyes
It sure brings out that misty-eyed look about you
I don't know what his memory's got
But it sure brings out the love in your eyes
It sure brings on the feeling there's still some place
You'd much sooner be
And that brings out a sadness in me
I've tried as much as any man can
(Do-do do-do do-do do-do)
It sure brings out the love in your eyes
It sure brings out that misty-eyed look about you
I don't know what his memory's got
But it sure brings out the love in your eyes
It sure brings on the feeling there's still some place
You'd much sooner be
And that brings out a sadness in me
The lyrics of David Soul's "It Sure Brings Out the Love in Your Eyes" tell the story of a man who is in a relationship with a woman still in love with her ex-partner. The chorus sets the tone for the entire song, as the man can see the love in her eyes every time her ex-partner's name is mentioned. He is aware of the situation but tries to push through it, believing that she will eventually warm up to him. The lyrics in the verses describe the painful moments when her memory of him comes back, making her look sad and misty-eyed.
The song is an honest portrayal of the reality of relationships, where one partner may still have feelings for the other, and convincing themselves otherwise is difficult. The lyric "That half of you that's with me has to see" tells the story of how the woman wants to move on but can't. The man is left out in the rain, a symbolism of how the situation makes him feel.
The song's haunting melody, combined with David Soul's soulful voice, make it a timeless classic loved by many. It is a reminder that the pain of relationships can be heartbreaking, and it is essential to give yourself time to heal and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
It brings a cold shiver inside
Whenever I see you looking over your shoulder at passing shadows of your days with him, it fills me with a deep feeling of dread.
With all that it takes
Despite putting all my effort into making this relationship work,
For both of our sakes
For the sake of our relationship and our happiness together,
All the same, every time you hear his name
Nonetheless, every time you hear his name mentioned,
It sure brings out the love in your eyes
His memory seems to awaken a powerful sense of love and longing in you,
It sure brings out that misty-eyed look about you
Your eyes become watery and filled with emotion,
I don't know what his memory's got
I don't know what it is about memories of him that stir up such strong feelings in you,
But it sure brings on the feeling there's still some place
But it seems to create the impression that there is still some place or time you would rather be,
You'd much sooner be
Somewhere in your past with him,
And that brings out a sadness in me
This makes me feel deeply sad and melancholic.
It's like I'm left out in the rain
It feels as though I'm being left out in the cold and shut out of your deepest emotions.
That half of you that's with me has to see
The part of you that is committed to me needs to recognize the depth of my concern,
You're warming to me
And also that you are beginning to open up to me,
I've almost got myself believing
To the point where I almost start to believe that,
That you 're shaken free
You have finally been able to shake off those memories of him and focus on our relationship.
And as I do, his name comes up out of the blue
But just as I start to feel hopeful, his name suddenly comes up unexpectedly and derails my optimism.
I've tried as much as any man can
I have put in as much effort and energy as any man could to make this relationship work.
Contributed by Liliana N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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David Soul - It Sure Brings Out The Love In Your Eyes
A single that was bought for me because it was Hutch again.
This was his last biggy I think.
Not long after this I remember my mum telling me, after reading the headlines about him beating his wife, that he wasn’t a nice man in real life.
I wasn’t exactly reading the papers myself at the age of 6.
Problem was she took whatever she read in them as fact and that was that, she still does.
He was jailed for beating his then wife while she was 7 months pregnant, and so the papers pounced on his success and smeared the crap out of him.
He’d also been battling a drink problem and had been trying to do something about it by getting professional help.
But my mum didn’t tell me that bit.
They eventually divorced in 1986 but by the end of 1978 his success in the charts was over.
@gailcromie4476
Sorry you've left this world.
You were my 70s crush, I'll always love you David Soul. ❤xxxxx
@theworldfamousmamapool4373
RIP to a very talented, beloved man...
@christelvanderispaillie
David has a nice soft voice.....and I loved it when he played the 🎸 gitar in Starsky and Hutch😊❤
@SummerSun2468
I loved that also. I am now watch the Starsky and Hutch in honor of him
@nadacarol2052
I loved it
@willewinky
RIP David Soul you were great.
@nickjames3049
Another part of my childhood gone. RIP David Soul. 🕊️😢💙
@rokit430
Be singing from Heaven now David Soul. Beautiful 🎶R.I.P
@trag6675
Lordy Lordy I’m 50 now and I will never forget David soul . Beautiful voice and love his songs. Silver lady etc 👍
@STACYMACHEN-bt7hf
I. LOVE. DAVID S. VOICE. ITS SO SO. BEAUTIFUL. & SOFT. I LIKE SOME OF HIS. SONGS. SILVER. LADY. & COUPLE OF OTHER. SONGS. TOO. LOVE DAVID. SOUL. HE S. MY. FAVE GUY. KEEP. SINGING. DAVID