There never be another group like Switch. It is 2023, and I'm still listening 🎶 to this song like it just came out. I was 15 years old when this song came out. God has been so good ❤.
Switch, DeBarge were super stars in our world. Just because certain groups did not believe it or give proper respect to another super star family is not relevant. Thank you DeBarge family for giving us memorable music.
Switch was unique in their sound. The two brothers of the group were Bobby DeBarge and Tommy DeBarge. If I remember correctly they came from a family of nine siblings. Unfortunately their family history is one of a lot of tragedy. As kids they sang in church and later the siblings formed together as a group 'DeBarge'. They had a number of hit songs together.
Wow! I can't believe you actually reacted to this. I request it to reactors to react to Switch like CRAZY! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I believe this is a live performance over a recorded track from the album. If not it is even more awesome because they sound exactly like the album.
At the time there were no tricks. Bobby doubled his vocal in the studio we used two tracks. All the instruments are real no computers. I was there for every album they made from drum tracks to the icing on the cake. Those great Gene Page string sessions.
Ah see, a lot of what I miss is the tools that it ACTUALLY took to record during these times!!! Thank you so much for watching, I got some googling and homework to do!!
Bobby's voice and singing, A+, A+, A+ .. Whomever taught him brought it to the surface one million times over and Bobby took it from there and threw it at us mesmerizing our ears
Lead singer is Bobby DeBarge, eldest brother of El DeBarge & the DeBarge family. ‘Bruno chores’ is an odd term seeing as how this band came decades before, but I guess we know what you meant. Surely this group is part of the influence for Bruno, Andy Paak & any others who Rep old school r&b groove & funk. Of course none of this happens without the iconic best at it, Earth, Wind and Fire. When you hear the DeBarge family sing, the family vocal sound is evident. Bobby was also producer & probably original bassist on the recording. He unfortunately passed on tragically @ age 39 in ‘95. Life was never easy on the DeBarge family, but El keeps it going. They have their place in soul pop music history for sure. Real singers, real music & real musicians. The guitarist’s style is reminiscent of Al McKay of EWF, & maybe more so, studio con, Eric Gayle, of the band, Stuff. Nice reaction. 👍
There’ll never be a group quite like Switch! The epitome of soulful R&B! Their sound endures and is just as amazing today. The group included Gregory Williams, 2 of the tremendous DeBarge siblings, Tommy DeBarge and Bobby DeBarge, all from Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with Akron, Ohio natives Phillip Ingram (brother of James Ingram), Eddie Fluellen, and Jody Sims (originally from Steubenville, Ohio).
Speaking about Bobby DeBarge ~~~~ .....but Bobby was perfect -------- El DeBarge A unique falsetto that stayed with him.... Bobby's angelic voice ------ Tommy DeBarge
I have so much love for the DeBarge family. They are uber talented, I believe more than the Jackson (my personal believe). Switch and music group DeBarge were signed to Motown also. They had such a rough home situation yet still managed to make some of the most beautiful music. They are not a story of tragedy, but a story of perseverance. What God has place into you, no evil can destroy no matter what.
Bobby was the first Debarge to make it. His brother was on bass guitar and Bobby wrote most the music, he dated Latoya Jackson during this time. Jermain Jackson discovered this group. The were called Switch, because they would all switch to different instructment depending on which song they were playing. Unfortunately, Bobby drug use killed the group.
🤣...D@mn baby! You aiiight?? You almost broke your neck, huh? 🤣 You cain't help but love this song. That $hit is still fire! Still brings a smile to me every time I hear it. The lead singer is Bobby & his little brother Mark DeBarge was on the bass. Please check out their little brothers & sister in a group called DeBarge. Then, pls check out El's solo projects. You'll love all of the DeBarges. Especially El.
The lead singer is Bobby Debarge, El Debarges big brother, and the keyboard player is James Ingrams little brother, an amazing group, listen to “I Wanna be Closer “ by Switch, unbelievable!
The group was called Switch because they used to switch instruments between sets. There are 2 other songs on this video, "I call your Name" and "I wanna be Closer". I hope you get a chance to check them out.
lol. I sent you tix a long time ago. You probably missed it. Probably not a doubler, but it probably is his brother. The two leads are Debarge brothers. They came out 1st with Switch the the rest of the family came out as a group later on. Don Kirschners Rock Concert was a late night weekend show back in the 70s.
Sounds like me 😭 my bad lol I also saw I have a message from you I’ll for sure check when I wake up 😂 thanks for watching though!! And interesting about the brother - I wish we’d of got to see but none the less. Great performance!
Hello. Have you ever seen a video by FKA Twigs called Cellophane? If not, you should. I think you will like it. By the way, you have GREAT taste in music😊
James Ingram's kid brother is the keyboardist, Phillip Ingram. Phillip sings lead on I Want to Be Closer Than Close. RIP Bobby and Tommy DeBarge.
There never be another group like Switch. It is 2023, and I'm still listening 🎶 to this song like it just came out. I was 15 years old when this song came out. God has been so good ❤.
😢 I n 78 I was 12/13 . We just had no idea how blessed we were....❤
we sho was. i think i can take these artists these days lol!
These guys and the Bee Gees were two of my favorite go to sleep groups as well as wake up in the morning.❤
Switch, DeBarge were super stars in our world. Just because certain groups did not believe it or give proper respect to another super star family is not relevant. Thank you DeBarge family for giving us memorable music.
Switch was unique in their sound. The two brothers of the group were Bobby DeBarge and Tommy DeBarge. If I remember correctly they came from a family of nine siblings. Unfortunately their family history is one of a lot of tragedy. As kids they sang in church and later the siblings formed together as a group 'DeBarge'. They had a number of hit songs together.
Oh goodness!!! This is my favorite song!!! I love the group Switch & Bobby DeBarge!!!! ❤❤❤❤
They could all sing DUDE
AMAZING HIS BABY BROTHER SOUNDS SO MUCH LIKE HIM. R.I.P. BOBBY DEBARGE
Wow! I can't believe you actually reacted to this. I request it to reactors to react to Switch like CRAZY! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I believe this is a live performance over a recorded track from the album. If not it is even more awesome because they sound exactly like the album.
Ehhhhh of course!!! It was a blast, too!!! Tell the other reactors 😂
Bobby was cold blooded. Ask them Gibbs brothers. If Switch could have made it over the hump they would’ve given The Bee Gees a run for their money!
This group had the best falsetto in the business. His name was BOBBY DEBARGE. To this day no one has matched his falsetto. ❤❤❤ Love Bobby and Switch
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Let's not forget the Bee Gees
Still one of my favorite songs ever, other than Always and Forever :)
At the time there were no tricks. Bobby doubled his vocal in the studio we used two tracks. All the instruments are real no computers. I was there for every album they made from drum tracks to the icing on the cake. Those great Gene Page string sessions.
Ah see, a lot of what I miss is the tools that it ACTUALLY took to record during these times!!! Thank you so much for watching, I got some googling and homework to do!!
Bobby's voice and singing, A+, A+, A+ .. Whomever taught him brought it to the surface one million times over and Bobby took it from there and threw it at us mesmerizing our ears
RIP Bobby and Tommy DeBarge. Bobby's smooth falsetto voice inspired his younger brother El DeBarge of the DeBarge family.
Lead singer is Bobby DeBarge, eldest brother of El DeBarge & the DeBarge family. ‘Bruno chores’ is an odd term seeing as how this band came decades before, but I guess we know what you meant. Surely this group is part of the influence for Bruno, Andy Paak & any others who Rep old school r&b groove & funk. Of course none of this happens without the iconic best at it, Earth, Wind and Fire. When you hear the DeBarge family sing, the family vocal sound is evident. Bobby was also producer & probably original bassist on the recording. He unfortunately passed on tragically @ age 39 in ‘95. Life was never easy on the DeBarge family, but El keeps it going. They have their place in soul pop music history for sure. Real singers, real music & real musicians. The guitarist’s style is reminiscent of Al McKay of EWF, & maybe more so, studio con, Eric Gayle, of the band, Stuff. Nice reaction. 👍
There’ll never be a group quite like Switch! The epitome of soulful R&B! Their sound endures and is just as amazing today. The group included Gregory Williams, 2 of the tremendous DeBarge siblings, Tommy DeBarge and Bobby DeBarge, all from Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with Akron, Ohio natives Phillip Ingram (brother of James Ingram), Eddie Fluellen, and Jody Sims (originally from Steubenville, Ohio).
Heyyyy thank you for this! Shout out to our friends in Michigan and Ohio 🙏 thank you for this, currently looking for that guitar lol
@@Beldvlmnt ha ha of course. A Gibson hollow body is sweet.
Speaking about Bobby DeBarge ~~~~
.....but Bobby was perfect -------- El DeBarge
A unique falsetto that stayed with him.... Bobby's
angelic voice ------ Tommy DeBarge
I have so much love for the DeBarge family. They are uber talented, I believe more than the Jackson (my personal believe). Switch and music group DeBarge were signed to Motown also. They had such a rough home situation yet still managed to make some of the most beautiful music. They are not a story of tragedy, but a story of perseverance. What God has place into you, no evil can destroy no matter what.
They doubled the lead vocals and his brother is singing with the background vocalists to add a different but similar sound.
Bobby was the first Debarge to make it. His brother was on bass guitar and Bobby wrote most the music, he dated Latoya Jackson during this time. Jermain Jackson discovered this group. The were called Switch, because they would all switch to different instructment depending on which song they were playing. Unfortunately, Bobby drug use killed the group.
🤣...D@mn baby! You aiiight?? You almost broke your neck, huh? 🤣 You cain't help but love this song. That $hit is still fire! Still brings a smile to me every time I hear it. The lead singer is Bobby & his little brother Mark DeBarge was on the bass. Please check out their little brothers & sister in a group called DeBarge. Then, pls check out El's solo projects. You'll love all of the DeBarges. Especially El.
The lead singer is Bobby Debarge, El Debarges big brother, and the keyboard player is James Ingrams little brother, an amazing group, listen to “I Wanna be Closer “ by Switch, unbelievable!
Tommy Debarge is also on Bass👍🏽
this was the pimp national anthem back in my neighborhood
I love the debarge family so talented and gifted
A classic
The keyboardist is James Ingram's brother.
Thanks for the love! We appreciate how you don't mind going back in time and exploring. ...and yes, I was up!
My mind is beyond blown that you reacted to this song brother, one of the greatest vibe and groove songs in my opinion, you have a new sub, bless.
Sounds like two high voices because his brother was also in the band.
The group was called Switch because they used to switch instruments between sets. There are 2 other songs on this video, "I call your Name" and "I wanna be Closer". I hope you get a chance to check them out.
The keyboard player is Phillip Ingram, younger brother of the late James Ingram.
First reaction to Switch , about time this timeless group get attention it deserves.
Keep in mind this song slowed down by maybe a 1/8 step much like the opposite Earth Wind & Fires September speeded up.
Love your reaction ♥️
lol. I sent you tix a long time ago. You probably missed it.
Probably not a doubler, but it probably is his brother. The two leads are Debarge brothers. They came out 1st with Switch the the rest of the family came out as a group later on.
Don Kirschners Rock Concert was a late night weekend show back in the 70s.
Sounds like me 😭 my bad lol I also saw I have a message from you I’ll for sure check when I wake up 😂 thanks for watching though!!
And interesting about the brother - I wish we’d of got to see but none the less. Great performance!
@@Beldvlmnt hey, I know you get slammed with requests 😂
Just as long as you enjoy it!
You hit that note at 10:37
It sounds like Bobby's voice doubled
Hello. Have you ever seen a video by FKA Twigs called Cellophane? If not, you should. I think you will like it. By the way, you have GREAT taste in music😊
I love this song! But they’re not playing it live