My brother Randy and I wrote this, Randy sang the verses and El took the hook! I co wrote and wrote alot of our hits, were still being sampled today ❤ Thanks for listening 🎧
The Debarge family is a part of two successful groups. Switch (1977) with Bobby Debarge, one of the best falsetto to ever do it. He is the older brother of the family. His younger siblings formed the group Debarge around 1982 or 83. El Debarge is the falsetto for this group. You should listen to "They'll never be" by Switch to hear Bobby's voice. Phillip Ingram (James Ingram's younger brother) is also a part of this group. You'll love them as well!
Yes and with all of the hits DeBarge had, "Rythem of the Night” is the only video that was made, due to conflict in the group. This family fell prey to drugs, alcohol, physical, sexual,and mental abuse.
The Debarge family had a rough life -- grew up in Detroit and Grand Rapids, mixed race with an abusive father. Their mother had them in church and was a singer, so they were always brought up with an appreciation for music. There were ten kids, eight boys and two girls. The oldest two boys, Bobby (#2) and Tommy (#3), were a part of a Motown group called Switch that had some moderate success in the late 1970s. Bobby has the sweetest, purest voice of all the brothers -- "I Call Your Name" is probably his magnum opus, but really any Switch cut offers dynamic proof of his talent. Bobby got his older sister Bunny (#1) and younger brothers Randy (#4), Marty #5), and El (#6) a deal with Motown to perform as the group DeBarge. Their first album as a quartet didn't go far, but the next year, they released the "All This Love" album with their younger brother James (#7) now in the group and it was a success ("I Like It" is on this album). They followed with a couple more albums before El and Bunny went solo; Bunny didn't find much success alone, but El has had hit and miss success over the years. Younger brother Chico (#8) had a moderate solo hit back in the 1980s and with his 1997 hit "No Guarantee." The youngest two are fraternal twins, Peaches and Darrell, who goes by "Young DeBarge" and has also released music. Only Peaches has not pursued music. Album cover (clockwise, standing to sitting): Bunny, El, Marty, Randy, and James.
I love them all so much they gave SO MUCH to us musically && I hope they know that we love and appreciate them. This that feel good music it will forever be iconic ♥️🔥♥️🔥
Debarge is mixed with Black and French, their mother comes from a gospel musical background. El was the main songwriter, arranger, and producer for the group. Bunny, Randy, and Mark wrote only one or two songs a piece. El has five solo Albums, most sampled group and most underrated too.
Yes his name is El Debarge. A couple years ago you did a reaction for Quincy Jones “Secret Garden” and you loved the guy with high falsetto. That was El Debarge.
El Debarge is an all time underrated singer to me. His voice is so timeless and he's still amazing. The Debarge family's material is a rabbithole well worth going down into.
El Debarge is the lead singer. Jack you are the best. Keep this great music alive. More Debarge please. Switch was lead by the vocals of Bobby Debarge, and you should react to them also. Great reaction today.
Actually, this song is led by both Randy and El. El only sings the part that begins "I like the way you comb your hair ..." and the high parts at the end.
@@russelbarnes7235 Their voices sound so much alike on this song it would be hard to know without actual video evidence (their performance on Soul Train, the Bobby DeBarge movie, etc)
I recommend watching their documentary Unsung on RUclips. It’s very telling… very talented family that suffered through a lot. The only girl, Bunny wrote A Dream which Tupac sampled on I Ain’t Mad at ya
I don't know if you've reacted to it yet, but be sure to review DeBarge's "Love Me in a Special Way. My personal favorite of theirs, and I think you'll appreciate it when you hear it. And FYI, DeBarge is the name of the group, and it's their family name; they're all siblings. They were deemed the next Jackson 5 at one point during the 80s. When you hear the name DeBarge, you probably are thinking directly about arguably the most popular member of the group, El DeBarge, the vocalist of most of their songs.
the lead singer usually is El, the one in the blue sweater, but on this song the lead singer is the one wit the tie in the front, his name is james...El is singing the riffs, and the ending, and the I LILE THE WAY U COMB YOUR HAIR parts
Randy, the one on the far right starts lead. Eldra, the one standing in the blue, comes in on, “I like the way you comb your hair...” and finishes the song on those high notes
Speaking of Debarge you gotta react to Switch a group that Bobby Debarge was a part of he had the real falsetto of the family. Try the song There Will Never Be by Switch.
They are a group, all brothers and there sister. This song has Randy debarge singing the beginning of first 2 verses and second half of both verses and bridge is El debarge is singing those parts.
Debarge were next level Motown in the 80’s. In fact they were groomed to be the next Jackson family under Berry Gordy. El Debarge was a legendary falsetto and was a standout in the group like Michael Jackson. All time great group in the 80’s.
They have another brother chico debarge he started making around the same time as them but made it big in the 90's check out give you what you want (for sure) from him it is💥
Fun fact: That one in front with the skinny tie (James DeBarge) was married to Janet Jackson for about 5 minutes way back in the day lol. Joe Jackson wasn’t having it at the time and also James had some substance issues so they got an annulment.
A Dream and Love Me In A Special Way are other great songs. Debarge is the group name but became associated with El Debarge once he became the lead singer.
Yes, this is a family group. Eldra (El), Bunny, Mark, Randy and James, who was married to Janet Jackson for a short time. Bobby was in the group Switch with another brother, Tommy. The youngest brother, Chico, also has music out.❤
Alright so here's a good overview of songs to react for the Debarge Family: Switch-"I Call Your Name" and "They'll Never Be". The oldest brother Bobby was the lead singer of this group (R.I.P) DeBarge- "All This Love", "Love Me In A Special Way", "Rhythm Of The Night", "Queen of My Heart" , "Time Will Revel". El DeBarge was the lead singer of DeBarge and the most popular member. Also check out his solo single "Can't Get Enough". Chico DeBarge-"Love Still Good", "Iggin Me", "Virgin", "No Guarantee remix f. Joe". This is the youngest family member.
Debarge are a family their two older brothers was in the group switch and they were very close friends with the Jackson’s Janet first husband was James Debarge the one who in the tie sitting down the lead singer name is El Debarge other songs a dream which was sampled a lot, all this love , time will reveal, love me in a special way,stay with me
For years I thought the family was Puerto Rican because of the names they used for showbiz. It wasn't until I saw the documentary on them that I found out they're biracial black and white. Maybe it was the studio's strategy to market them that way. The lead singer went by the name EL Debarge. The EL is short for Eldra. There's a James, Robert (Bobby), Bunny, Jonathan (who goes by the stage name Chico). This family has faced lots of issues, but several months ago I watched Sheila E.'s YT channel and EL guest appeared. He is back making music again. I was so happy to hear that. His God given gift doesn't deserve to go to waste. I'm so glad he found his passion for singing again. Good singing these days...especially for R&B music is being buried and destroyed by the music studio industry.
debarge is a family unit of 10 9 brothers 1 sister but i believe only 5 of the siblings were in this group. bobby debarge made this song his voice is it. there was also a band called switch that bobby and at least one other debarge in that group
Another favorite classic also have that song on my play list. You been jammin out with good jams. So far every song you check I have & then some. I have all kinds of classic old school 🎵🎶 music. I'm known as Mr Old School. But glad you chose to jam out to good music keep on the good work. Stay Groovy my friend
DeBarge family actually had several brothers and sisters. Ten, I think. Reminds me of the Sylvers who had either 9 or 10 children as well. Both families had it rough growing up, but both super talented families!
There's so many FANTASTIC DeBarge songs to react to and they are sampled so much so you will be able to spot the connection/inspiration for many other songs. I'd recommend: A Dream, Stay, Share my World, All this love, Queen of my heart, I'm in love with you ...to name a few 😅 Last year I came up as the top 2% listeners of Debarge on Spotify. I'm 26 but have a real appreaciation for this type of music and boy do I play it!
"I Like It" is the second single from DeBarge's second album, All This Love (1982); it peaked at #31 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A talented but supremely troubled bunch.
My first watched video from you was Tamias’ / Quincy Jones cover of a Debarge song Love me in a special way. El does it just as good. I love both equally.
Hey Jack…such a great channel…here are a couple of DeBarge songs to check out…Time Will Reveal and Love Me In A Special Way. FYI-the guy you are referring to is Eldra (El)…and his family is the group named DeBarge…all of them are talented singers /musicians.
People think Debarge is just one person because a lot of the brothers sound similar to each other. Just like on this song, one brother (Randy) is singing the verses while another (El) is singing the chorus and takes it home at the end. Then there is a brother named Bobby who is in the group Switch with a very similar voice. Because El DeBarge is the most popular of the siblings, they just think he is singing all these iconic songs by himself, but he's not.
This a family group! El, generaly, is lead vocalists on a majority of their well known tunes. Two of their siblings were in the group Switch, with the older brother singing lead on a majority of that group's well known songs, as well.😊 As talented as they were, the family has experienced many tragedies!!!
The other brothers Tommy & Bobby Debarge were in switch. I see you have one reaction to them. You gotta react to their hits called “There’ll Never Be” & “I Call Your Name” CLASSICCCCC!!!!!
Classic!!!! Love this song! Can you react to their brother Chico Debarge - Playa Hater & No Gaurantee Remix. Both great songs and they both have Joe Thomas singing on them which makes it even better!
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I reccomend the Unsung ruclips.net/video/yGadiK9vppU/видео.html
My brother Randy and I wrote this, Randy sang the verses and El took the hook! I co wrote and wrote alot of our hits, were still being sampled today ❤ Thanks for listening 🎧
Oh WOW ! Can't believe you watch this channel. You & your family are legendary. May The Most HIGH Elohim bless &protect you & your family 🙏🏽💕💕💕
You guys are amazing! 🎶
Love you Bunny
Bunny DeBarge you are 1 of the best song writers I have had pleasure of listening to. I am a huge fan of the DeBarge family music
No I wrote it
Fun fact : James DeBarge (the young man in front of his sister Bunny) was Janet Jackson's first husband when she was 18.
STAY WITH ME by Debarge is a GUARANTEED CERTIFIED CLASSIC
I appreciate the request!
One More Chance Remix by Biggie and Foolish by Ashanti both sampled this classic hit!
Stay with Me is an underrated gem of a song.
@@Kiantevia757 and Mariah Carey - I’ll Be lovin u long time
Parts of that song have been sampled or re-interpolated by EVERYBODY lol.
His name is Randy leading then El Debarge takes the hookwith his amazing falsetto. The whole family can sing just like The Bee Gees.
Nothing like the Debarge sound....nothing like it. Right when the beat hits and starts to the very end, is timeless
The Debarge family is a part of two successful groups. Switch (1977) with Bobby Debarge, one of the best falsetto to ever do it. He is the older brother of the family. His younger siblings formed the group Debarge around 1982 or 83. El Debarge is the falsetto for this group. You should listen to "They'll never be" by Switch to hear Bobby's voice. Phillip Ingram (James Ingram's younger brother) is also a part of this group. You'll love them as well!
And Tommy is in Switch too
I never knew that. I will be checking them out. I'm pretty sure I've probably heard some of their songs before.
@@kelviannaepperson3677 Yes, don't forget one of the best bassists ever.
To really get a feel of Bobby's falsetto,he should listen to You and I(A song that he wrote for Latoya Jackson)..ABSOLUTELY beautiful
Yes and with all of the hits DeBarge had, "Rythem of the Night” is the only video that was made, due to conflict in the group. This family fell prey to drugs, alcohol, physical, sexual,and mental abuse.
The Debarge family had a rough life -- grew up in Detroit and Grand Rapids, mixed race with an abusive father. Their mother had them in church and was a singer, so they were always brought up with an appreciation for music. There were ten kids, eight boys and two girls. The oldest two boys, Bobby (#2) and Tommy (#3), were a part of a Motown group called Switch that had some moderate success in the late 1970s. Bobby has the sweetest, purest voice of all the brothers -- "I Call Your Name" is probably his magnum opus, but really any Switch cut offers dynamic proof of his talent.
Bobby got his older sister Bunny (#1) and younger brothers Randy (#4), Marty #5), and El (#6) a deal with Motown to perform as the group DeBarge. Their first album as a quartet didn't go far, but the next year, they released the "All This Love" album with their younger brother James (#7) now in the group and it was a success ("I Like It" is on this album). They followed with a couple more albums before El and Bunny went solo; Bunny didn't find much success alone, but El has had hit and miss success over the years. Younger brother Chico (#8) had a moderate solo hit back in the 1980s and with his 1997 hit "No Guarantee." The youngest two are fraternal twins, Peaches and Darrell, who goes by "Young DeBarge" and has also released music. Only Peaches has not pursued music.
Album cover (clockwise, standing to sitting): Bunny, El, Marty, Randy, and James.
That falsetto is next level❤❤❤
I love them all so much they gave SO MUCH to us musically && I hope they know that we love and appreciate them. This that feel good music it will forever be iconic ♥️🔥♥️🔥
Debarge is mixed with Black and French, their mother comes from a gospel musical background. El was the main songwriter, arranger, and producer for the group. Bunny, Randy, and Mark wrote only one or two songs a piece. El has five solo Albums, most sampled group and most underrated too.
Yes his name is El Debarge. A couple years ago you did a reaction for Quincy Jones “Secret Garden” and you loved the guy with high falsetto. That was El Debarge.
El is lead singer . Still singing 62
Mr. ELDRA Debarge,hittin them notes.❤
Always loved them bless you
El Debarge is an all time underrated singer to me. His voice is so timeless and he's still amazing. The Debarge family's material is a rabbithole well worth going down into.
EL DEBARGE is an underrated musical genius. El and RICK JAMES.
El DeBarge (lead)
Bunny DeBarge (sister)
Mark, Randy, and James DeBarge
Randy is the lead, El is singing the hook "I like the way ..."
Bobby's falsetto is on a nother level..May he R.I.P
I've been waiting for you to react to DeBarge forever! El DeBarge falsetto is fabulous!! Do more.
El Debarge is the lead singer. Jack you are the best. Keep this great music alive. More Debarge please. Switch was lead by the vocals of Bobby Debarge, and you should react to them also. Great reaction today.
I call your name classic
Actually, this song is led by both Randy and El. El only sings the part that begins "I like the way you comb your hair ..." and the high parts at the end.
@@lecuyerdooley1084 I didn't know that was the case..with this song. Thank you for that.
@@russelbarnes7235 Their voices sound so much alike on this song it would be hard to know without actual video evidence (their performance on Soul Train, the Bobby DeBarge movie, etc)
"A Dream". Sung by the sister Bunny.
Another debarge jam...'love me in a special way.'.another fire song from them
DeBarge, Switch - can’t go wrong!
Debarge -A Dream is a must 👍🏼
I appreciate the recommendation!
I recommend watching their documentary Unsung on RUclips. It’s very telling… very talented family that suffered through a lot. The only girl, Bunny wrote A Dream which Tupac sampled on I Ain’t Mad at ya
Yesssss
“A Dream” has that vibe. Promise you
I don't know if you've reacted to it yet, but be sure to review DeBarge's "Love Me in a Special Way. My personal favorite of theirs, and I think you'll appreciate it when you hear it.
And FYI, DeBarge is the name of the group, and it's their family name; they're all siblings. They were deemed the next Jackson 5 at one point during the 80s. When you hear the name DeBarge, you probably are thinking directly about arguably the most popular member of the group, El DeBarge, the vocalist of most of their songs.
I couldn’t say it better myself
This is my theme song 😊
YAASSSSSSSS!!!!
This is my favorite song by them.
Y’all know he’s gonna eventually have to get into his big brother Bobby DeBarge/Switch
El DeBarge by himself is an underrated magic, but the family was so smooth
DeBarge A Dream
the lead singer usually is El, the one in the blue sweater, but on this song the lead singer is the one wit the tie in the front, his name is james...El is singing the riffs, and the ending, and the I LILE THE WAY U COMB YOUR HAIR parts
You are partially incorrect... Randy and El are singing lead, not James.
Randy, the one on the far right starts lead. Eldra, the one standing in the blue, comes in on, “I like the way you comb your hair...” and finishes the song on those high notes
Speaking of Debarge you gotta react to Switch a group that Bobby Debarge was a part of he had the real falsetto of the family. Try the song There Will Never Be by Switch.
Those high notes. 😂😂😂 I love it
Yes, DeBarge, this night is so special so far. These music requests🔥🔥Thanks Ronnie Thomas for this request.🌟
Damn 🔥🔥🔥 song great request so far loving it OMG 😮😮 I'm in love with this song right now much love 💜💜💜🔥🔥 damn it 😅
They are a group, all brothers and there sister. This song has Randy debarge singing the beginning of first 2 verses and second half of both verses and bridge is El debarge is singing those parts.
I'm a sucker for a funky bass line too & this jam definitely has one 🎸🎶 Nice one Jack 😊
right? That bass will get me every time
The special about their family was so popular that it became a series for TV One called "Unsung."
Debarge as a group, El Debarge solo and even Chico Debarge is a whole mood. Tragic family dynamic but wonderful voices.
Chico’s music and vocals are 🔥🔥🔥. And we need to talk about it!
He was only 21 when he wrote and sang this
"They're obviously Family - they look identical!"
Debarge were next level Motown in the 80’s. In fact they were groomed to be the next Jackson family under Berry Gordy. El Debarge was a legendary falsetto and was a standout in the group like Michael Jackson. All time great group in the 80’s.
Thanks a lot for this bro 🫡
They have another brother chico debarge he started making around the same time as them but made it big in the 90's check out give you what you want (for sure) from him it is💥
And Chico Debarge's song No guarantees feat. Joe. I like that song.
On my list of top 10 classic songs ever! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is my shit jack what you know about this classic
There is the DeBarge the group and then there is El DeBarge the single artist from the same family.
Lead is EL Debarge
Fun fact: That one in front with the skinny tie (James DeBarge) was married to Janet Jackson for about 5 minutes way back in the day lol. Joe Jackson wasn’t having it at the time and also James had some substance issues so they got an annulment.
El DeBarge sang the hook but Randy was the lead on this one.
Classic!
Yes this was a jammer when i was a kid ..i had the biggest crush on El Debarge lol 👍🏼🤩
You definitely should listen to Debarge “A Dream”
A Dream and Love Me In A Special Way are other great songs. Debarge is the group name but became associated with El Debarge once he became the lead singer.
🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great reaction Jack I love this song and group and Fun Fact: their brothers are un a group called Switch. They are siblings 😁
Yes, this is a family group. Eldra (El), Bunny, Mark, Randy and James, who was married to Janet Jackson for a short time. Bobby was in the group Switch with another brother, Tommy. The youngest brother, Chico, also has music out.❤
Love Still Good by Chico is a classic
All time classic right here 🔥
The lead singer is EL Debarge. And you're right, it is a family. There's more than just the five. Check out Chico Debarge.
Alright so here's a good overview of songs to react for the Debarge Family:
Switch-"I Call Your Name" and "They'll Never Be". The oldest brother Bobby was the lead singer of this group (R.I.P)
DeBarge- "All This Love", "Love Me In A Special Way", "Rhythm Of The Night", "Queen of My Heart" , "Time Will Revel". El DeBarge was the lead singer of DeBarge and the most popular member. Also check out his solo single "Can't Get Enough".
Chico DeBarge-"Love Still Good", "Iggin Me", "Virgin", "No Guarantee remix f. Joe". This is the youngest family member.
One of my favorites by far! El has the best falsetto in the industry & can still hit all those high notes! Iconic family
All Siblings El debarge on lead
Debarge are a family their two older brothers was in the group switch and they were very close friends with the Jackson’s Janet first husband was James Debarge the one who in the tie sitting down the lead singer name is El Debarge other songs a dream which was sampled a lot, all this love , time will reveal, love me in a special way,stay with me
For years I thought the family was Puerto Rican because of the names they used for showbiz. It wasn't until I saw the documentary on them that I found out they're biracial black and white.
Maybe it was the studio's strategy to market them that way.
The lead singer went by the name EL Debarge. The EL is short for Eldra. There's a James, Robert (Bobby), Bunny, Jonathan (who goes by the stage name Chico).
This family has faced lots of issues, but several months ago I watched Sheila E.'s YT channel and EL guest appeared. He is back making music again.
I was so happy to hear that. His God given gift doesn't deserve to go to waste. I'm so glad he found his passion for singing again.
Good singing these days...especially for R&B music is being buried and destroyed by the music studio industry.
debarge is a family unit of 10 9 brothers 1 sister but i believe only 5 of the siblings were in this group. bobby debarge made this song his voice is it. there was also a band called switch that bobby and at least one other debarge in that group
Another favorite classic also have that song on my play list. You been jammin out with good jams. So far every song you check I have & then some. I have all kinds of classic old school 🎵🎶 music. I'm known as Mr Old School. But glad you chose to jam out to good music keep on the good work. Stay Groovy my friend
Great song
Yaaass! ♥️♥️
Lead singer is El Debarge. He has some solo songs as well.
El Debarge is that man. Great song by them
DeBarge family actually had several brothers and sisters. Ten, I think. Reminds me of the Sylvers who had either 9 or 10 children as well. Both families had it rough growing up, but both super talented families!
There's so many FANTASTIC DeBarge songs to react to and they are sampled so much so you will be able to spot the connection/inspiration for many other songs.
I'd recommend:
A Dream,
Stay,
Share my World,
All this love,
Queen of my heart,
I'm in love with you
...to name a few 😅
Last year I came up as the top 2% listeners of Debarge on Spotify. I'm 26 but have a real appreaciation for this type of music and boy do I play it!
My favorite song from them and it’s how I met my first love…Thanks Jack
"I Like It" is the second single from DeBarge's second album, All This Love (1982); it peaked at #31 on the Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. A talented but supremely troubled bunch.
One of my top 5 fave songs ever! Great reaction!
You look like could be in the DeBarge family lol
I said the same thing 😂
Oooooh one of my favorites!!!!!
My first watched video from you was Tamias’ / Quincy Jones cover of a Debarge song Love me in a special way. El does it just as good. I love both equally.
Hey Jack…such a great channel…here are a couple of DeBarge songs to check out…Time Will Reveal and Love Me In A Special Way. FYI-the guy you are referring to is Eldra (El)…and his family is the group named DeBarge…all of them are talented singers /musicians.
Damn young blood, You going to messed around and grew up on us. The channel is just as fire and just as rocking as it always was. Keep it up
All this Love and Love me in a special way are must reacts also!
About time! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
People think Debarge is just one person because a lot of the brothers sound similar to each other. Just like on this song, one brother (Randy) is singing the verses while another (El) is singing the chorus and takes it home at the end. Then there is a brother named Bobby who is in the group Switch with a very similar voice. Because El DeBarge is the most popular of the siblings, they just think he is singing all these iconic songs by himself, but he's not.
This, song has been remixed so many times this song is a banger though
Remember the rain by 21st century. You won't be disappointed
Randy DeBarge is singing lead on this song with El
They are family
Debarge is the lead singer
They are all Debarges.
BASS is filthy!❤❤❤
Rhythm of the night from them is a favourite too
Finally I told you years ago you're gonna love it.
This a family group! El, generaly, is lead vocalists on a majority of their well known tunes.
Two of their siblings were in the group Switch, with the older brother singing lead on a majority of that group's well known songs, as well.😊
As talented as they were, the family has experienced many tragedies!!!
That's their last name. The lead singer was "El" . Drugs broke them up, though several have trird to reform the group. El is still performing.
The harmonic chorus always hooks me in. Definitely try " A Dream," and "Who's holding Donna now?"
Also react to Debarge - Stay with me. El Debarge is lead on that & A Dream, their sister Bunny sings lead on that one.
They're 5 in the group and they have two older brothers that sing in a group called Switch
I c jarule and jlo "I like them stylish clothes u wear"
Can’t Stop by DeBarge you’ll love it
El DeBarge is thee man!
The other brothers Tommy & Bobby Debarge were in switch. I see you have one reaction to them. You gotta react to their hits called “There’ll Never Be” & “I Call Your Name” CLASSICCCCC!!!!!
❤❤❤ debarge who's holding donna now
Classic!!!! Love this song! Can you react to their brother Chico Debarge - Playa Hater & No Gaurantee Remix. Both great songs and they both have Joe Thomas singing on them which makes it even better!
I don’t think you have done many Debarge songs. I have seen them in concert back in the 80’s, one of my fav groups❤
Don’t forget Chico DeBarge - Love Still Good