"blue-eyed soul" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: 1960s, initially applied to The Righteous Brothers. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} blue-eyed soul (uncountable)
  1. Rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists; white soul. Wikipedia link: The Righteous Brothers, blue-eyed soul Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: white soul
    Sense id: en-blue-eyed_soul-en-noun-FeKGONgS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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