Before there was DeBarge there was Switch, where Tommy and Bobby DeBarge the older brothers of the younger DeBarge siblings, Also in the group Switch, member Phillip Ingram is the younger brother of James Ingram (R.I.P.) Switch was discovered and signed to Motown records by Jermaine Jackson and Hazel Gordy, who were a married couple at the time, Hazel is the daughter of Barry Gordy.....
fun fact: they got their band name 'switch' from the fact that they could all play instruments and would often 'switch' to different ones during performances.
Yes, I heard that too from a friend of mine who's uncle was a sound engineer who did some mixing on some of their albums. Love these old school R&B groups who could not only sing but play instruments too. That takes skill, work and talent.
At the same time, we also had The Sylvers. Another young talented family! One of my favorite songs from The Sylvers is "Cotton Candy", and "Misdemeanor" by Foster Sylvers. Can you believe we (in the '70's) had The Jacksons, Switch and The Sylvers all at the same time! Us folks were blessed.
I am particularly glad that you enjoy this.... This is soul music late 70s early 80s... I am glad you are connecting with actual black music... This is wonderful... Because it transcends Generations... This is your lineage.... I'm Generation X we created hip hop but without this type of music it would be no Hip Hop.... What's scary is that the did Young Ones never know anything about this music... This is the only thing we really have that connects us all... you can go anywhere in this country and ask any black person about these records... They may not know each other but they all can agree on all these records... but the powers-that-be want to erase history and feed younger black people a bunch of f****** b*******
So much sadness in the DeBarge family. Bobby was a great talent...maybe the most talented family member but that is arguable question I suppose. Definitely check out "I Call Your Name". You may also check out the movie "The Bobby DeBarge Story".
I like that fact that you're able to make the immediate connection of the artist and song which sampled that song that you're reacting. This helps us old school music lovers move forward in our knowledge of today's artist and their music....
Thank you for your your podcast I really enjoy it and welcome to my era. where they was real musicians real singers nobody's on stage half-dressed it was just such a gracious time in music.
This really takes me back to my high school days. And I had this album, with the cover on my wall, that's how we did it. Good times. Thanks for the memories.
Switch was great with baby making, break up & lets get back together & funky songs. Switch had 3 great lp. & many hits in 78', 79', 80' before the passing of Bobby Debarge R.I.P. In 2019 Switch came out with a nice single called I love you more. But haven't found out if a lp. was made. Here are a couple up tempo cuts from Switch: Go on doin' what you feel
DeBarge - All This Love / Who's Holding Donna Now (DeBarge And Switch are Relatives) Johnny Gill - Half Crazy Mint Condition - What kind of Man Would I Be / Forever In Your Eyes
Check out Michael Wycoff "I'll be looking up to you"...sampled by female duet Zhane "Hey Mr. DJ" Also "Glide" by Pleasure...one of the baddest bass lines
The oldest debarge Bobby debarge was the lead singer of the band twitch you thought his siblings can sing Bobby was the best love this band he past away back in 1995.
It's the rhythm section groove like Earth, Wind & Fire, the bass & drums groove. Just what's on top is different. But even the bass groove here very similar to That's The Way of The World. They even got a high falsetto singer . Lead vocal sound like DeBarge though.
This cut right here .... ladies were swooning!!! This, I Call Your Name, Don't Take My Love Away and I'm So Satisfied by them are bangers!. Vibe Just Jammin, vibe!!!
I am just discovering these reaction pages. I like watching you enjoy the music from the 70s and 80s. And I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE "There'll Never Be" by Switch.
Wow... Switch❣Takes me back to Jr. High school dances in the late 70's. These guys and the Debarges were SO SMOOTH... putting out some jams back in the days. 🤩👍👍👍 thanks J.J.✌
Well Switch was a band. Debarge was a group of singers. Both were great for what they di6s and El's vocals were on par with his brother, Bobby. Don't know why everything has to be a contest or a comparison.
@@feliciasanders2066 Bobbys voice was Stronger than El's Listend to the end of Queen of my Heart on the original cd Bobby did those vocals But Bunny said El sung with a pinched vocal cord so props to him really
You on the right track . Somebody's sending you in the right direction. Try some Dramatics. Maybe... In The Rain, Stars in Your Eyes, Get off My Mountain. Just check them out
I slept on Switch for far too long when they were fresh. I was 5 years late to party, but I got there. Bobby was a phenomenal singer as you can hear. He's another one that died via misadventure(s).
Influenced by Jermaine Jackson's "You Need to Be Loved" written by Jermaine, Kathy Wakefield (RIP) and Michael McGloiry. The bass line, harmony and overall feel. Plus, Michael McGloiry plays guitar on "There'll Never Be" written by Bobby DeBarge. That may be the reason it sounds familiar.
This classic songs are jamming and golden just like the switch there never be, the jacksons life of the party, show you the way to go, dancing machines, one day in your life and music and me by Michael Jackson and the sylves are the best classic of this records history especially the ones with these rhythms and baselines and trumpets were incredibly popular sounds created a dynamic of wood barely noise with highest quality. I love it! The west coast Los Angeles California gangsta rap group like NWA, tha dogpound, and death row chronicles and the world musical performances were very ultimately supermega dope and goat.
That's why I called you bitch was the simple of there never be by switch. Yeah tupac Shakur made the songs on a classic beats and mix at the same time.
Boyyyyyy, somebody put u on game with this one!!!!! Do the song, I call your name by them!!! ***Spoiler sample alert*** Rich boy sampled it on Throw Some D's song!!
Two top left are tommy and Bobby, the two oldest brothers of the younger debarge family. One died of aids , I’m not sure if it was tommy or Bobby that passed.they were named switch cause they could switch their vocals around . Both could sing lead. Jermaine Jackson discovered them.
I am interested in knowing where you developed your love of the classics? I really enjoy seeing a young person enjoy the oldies but goodies! Keep Jammin! Please react to “I Call Your Name “ By Switch if u can . ✌🏾
I've always had a love for older music but I didn't listen to a huge variety of it growing up. I only recall hearing MJ. th-cam.com/video/2WR16ZXxgQg/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JustJammin%27
Before there was DeBarge there was Switch, where Tommy and Bobby DeBarge the older brothers of the younger DeBarge siblings, Also in the group Switch, member Phillip Ingram is the younger brother of James Ingram (R.I.P.) Switch was discovered and signed to Motown records by Jermaine Jackson and Hazel Gordy, who were a married couple at the time, Hazel is the daughter of Barry Gordy.....
Their band was White Heat, discovered by Jermaine's neighbor at the time, Barry White.
fun fact: they got their band name 'switch' from the fact that they could all play instruments and would often 'switch' to different ones during performances.
they could switch lead vocalists too.
So so underrated musically.
True just watch unsung
Yes, I heard that too from a friend of mine who's uncle was a sound engineer who did some mixing on some of their albums. Love these old school R&B groups who could not only sing but play instruments too. That takes skill, work and talent.
True
Bobby Debarge was the absolute truth vocally. Dope ruined his life as it so often does. But OMG he could sing.
At the same time, we also had The Sylvers. Another young talented family! One of my favorite songs from The Sylvers is "Cotton Candy", and "Misdemeanor" by Foster Sylvers. Can you believe we (in the '70's) had The Jacksons, Switch and The Sylvers all at the same time! Us folks were blessed.
This song is over 42 years old, and it STILL holds up!!! Nothing like real singers and real musicians!!!
I am particularly glad that you enjoy this.... This is soul music late 70s early 80s... I am glad you are connecting with actual black music... This is wonderful... Because it transcends Generations... This is your lineage.... I'm Generation X we created hip hop but without this type of music it would be no Hip Hop.... What's scary is that the did Young Ones never know anything about this music... This is the only thing we really have that connects us all... you can go anywhere in this country and ask any black person about these records... They may not know each other but they all can agree on all these records... but the powers-that-be want to erase history and feed younger black people a bunch of f****** b*******
Nice reaction. Switch- I Call Your Name is another super classic song from the group.
"I Wanna Be Closer" is another one.
I LOVE SWITCH!!!! You can't help but dance when this comes on 👏🏼👏🏼💃🕺💃🕺😂😂
Switch - I call your name. The DeBarge family is the truth.
So much sadness in the DeBarge family. Bobby was a great talent...maybe the most talented family member but that is arguable question I suppose. Definitely check out "I Call Your Name". You may also check out the movie "The Bobby DeBarge Story".
El idolized his brother Bobby as a singer. RIP
Lara Facts!
welcome to the era of real musicians and singers there is a lot to learn from these talented people
I like that fact that you're able to make the immediate connection of the artist and song which sampled that song that you're reacting. This helps us old school music lovers move forward in our knowledge of today's artist and their music....
Well said Leroy!!
One of the members was the brother of James Ingram. . Phillip Ingram.
They were so handsome! Phillip and his hair
Thank you for your your podcast I really enjoy it and welcome to my era. where they was real musicians real singers nobody's on stage half-dressed it was just such a gracious time in music.
This really takes me back to my high school days. And I had this album, with the cover on my wall, that's how we did it. Good times. Thanks for the memories.
El older brothers Tommy and Bobby ( singing lead ) it's 10 or more in The Debarge starting lineup
💀💀💀 not starting line up
That Baseline.🔥🔥🔥🔥
Switch was great with baby making, break up & lets get back together & funky songs. Switch had 3 great lp. & many hits in 78', 79', 80' before the passing of Bobby Debarge R.I.P. In 2019 Switch came out with a nice single called I love you more. But haven't found out if a lp. was made. Here are a couple up tempo cuts from Switch: Go on doin' what you feel
my bad hit the commit button, Best beat in town. They were well known for the ballads such great ones & many to choose from.
I see you love The Stylistics. If you haven’t heard it, I think you’d
absolutely LOVE “People Make The World Go Round” by the Stylistics.
That "La la la la la la" is so memorable! Such a great song! So sad about the De Barge family and the years of pain. Such great music!
They Were Discovered By Jermaine Jackson
Check out “Calling On All Girls”, “I Wanna Be Closer” and “I Call Your Name”.
I call your name:)
Yes, You definitely have to do a reaction on "I call your name"...Its the quintessential Switch song.👍🏽
Calling On All Girls is a gem!!!
Check out Love Me Over and Over Again by Switch
@Peter yes! Awesome songs
DeBarge - All This Love / Who's Holding Donna Now
(DeBarge And Switch are Relatives)
Johnny Gill - Half Crazy
Mint Condition - What kind of Man Would I Be / Forever In Your Eyes
Check out Michael Wycoff "I'll be looking up to you"...sampled by female duet Zhane "Hey Mr. DJ"
Also "Glide" by Pleasure...one of the baddest bass lines
The oldest debarge Bobby debarge was the lead singer of the band twitch you thought his siblings can sing Bobby was the best love this band he past away back in 1995.
It's the rhythm section groove like Earth, Wind & Fire, the bass & drums groove. Just what's on top is different. But even the bass groove here very similar to That's The Way of The World. They even got a high falsetto singer . Lead vocal sound like DeBarge though.
Bobby Debarge was the lead singer 👍🏽
@@JaeWhite140 Ohhh k, wow! Thanks
You can tell it has that Debarge flavor!!! I think this was their biggest hit (not 100% sure tho, but it was big for them)! Glad you enjoyed it!!
This cut right here .... ladies were swooning!!! This, I Call Your Name, Don't Take My Love Away and I'm So Satisfied by them are bangers!. Vibe Just Jammin, vibe!!!
I am just discovering these reaction pages. I like watching you enjoy the music from the 70s and 80s. And I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE "There'll Never Be" by Switch.
This was their biggest hit.....very underated group.....couple of the Debarge brothers were in this group
Bobby and Tommy were in switch the rest was in Debarge which was brought together by Bobby and Tommy
LOL, you were grooving to that one. You got lost in the groove. Great Reaction!
I get lost in the groove every time I listen, also. I've been this way for 44 years, since I first heard it.
The Candyman sampled from Switch. Candyman's track is "Playin' On Me" 1990 from his Knockin' Boots album.
Bobby really displays his vocals in I Call Your Name my favorite Switch song!
Please react to
ISLEY BROTHERS- FIGHT THE POWER
My friend thought El was better vocally than Bobby I played You And I by Switch he changed his mind real quick
Wow... Switch❣Takes me back to Jr. High school dances in the late 70's. These guys and the Debarges were SO SMOOTH... putting out some jams back in the days. 🤩👍👍👍 thanks J.J.✌
I love this song omg my mom use to play this when I was a kid!!!!
Not knocking Debarge, but this is the much better band with a bit better vocals. Having Phillip to contrast Bobby helped quite a bit.
Well Switch was a band. Debarge was a group of singers. Both were great for what they di6s and El's vocals were on par with his brother, Bobby. Don't know why everything has to be a contest or a comparison.
@@feliciasanders2066 Bobbys voice was Stronger than El's Listend to the end of Queen of my Heart on the original cd Bobby did those vocals But Bunny said El sung with a pinched vocal cord so props to him really
You on the right track . Somebody's sending you in the right direction. Try some Dramatics. Maybe... In The Rain, Stars in Your Eyes, Get off My Mountain. Just check them out
One of my favorite songs... ever. Great reaction!
I can't believe that you had the two of us by cameo as your intro song . Not to many people know about that.
Bobby Debarge song from his heart!
I slept on Switch for far too long when they were fresh. I was 5 years late to party, but I got there. Bobby was a phenomenal singer as you can hear. He's another one that died via misadventure(s).
Yay ! Another great track you reacted to. Bobby DeBarge's voice is super smooth. And the brass section and that bass is fire. Great choice !
LOVE THIS GROUP!!
This is the song that made me create my top 5 of all time list, and it will forever be on that list. "I Call Your Name" is also on the list!
Influenced by Jermaine Jackson's "You Need to Be Loved" written by Jermaine, Kathy Wakefield (RIP) and Michael McGloiry. The bass line, harmony and overall feel. Plus, Michael McGloiry plays guitar on "There'll Never Be" written by Bobby DeBarge. That may be the reason it sounds familiar.
This classic songs are jamming and golden just like the switch there never be, the jacksons life of the party, show you the way to go, dancing machines, one day in your life and music and me by Michael Jackson and the sylves are the best classic of this records history especially the ones with these rhythms and baselines and trumpets were incredibly popular sounds created a dynamic of wood barely noise with highest quality. I love it! The west coast Los Angeles California gangsta rap group like NWA, tha dogpound, and death row chronicles and the world musical performances were very ultimately supermega dope and goat.
That's why I called you bitch was the simple of there never be by switch. Yeah tupac Shakur made the songs on a classic beats and mix at the same time.
yesss i love switch. i call your name, i wanna be closer, you and i, all bangers and then some!
He is El Debarge's older brother.
Hearing these classic songs makes me miss the era of the 70s and 80s super talented singers and musicians.
Boyyyyyy, somebody put u on game with this one!!!!! Do the song, I call your name by them!!! ***Spoiler sample alert*** Rich boy sampled it on Throw Some D's song!!
Candyman sampled this for his song "Don't Be Playin' On Me"
Love this song. 💖 great band, watch UnSung episode of Switch, very interesting story.✨
Also the unsung of DeBarge wow that one was tough
This was the first album I bought but it had a different cover. Times have changed a lot. Best Beat In Town is another good song.
You need to see the video. Its amazing.This is the original.
All call your name is the bomb yesssss slow jam
Switch good times in L. A Cali. They lived off Pico Blvd.
(No words...just love 💗 for this song.)
Two top left are tommy and Bobby, the two oldest brothers of the younger debarge family. One died of aids , I’m not sure if it was tommy or Bobby that passed.they were named switch cause they could switch their vocals around . Both could sing lead. Jermaine Jackson discovered them.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA JustJammin!!!!!!! THIS RIGHT HEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE!!! ♥♥♥♥♥
One of my very favorite songs ever.
Erykah Badu uses the "since we are laying here" part in the song That Hump.
Youre in for a treat my man.
Don't forget the song I Wanna Be Closer, another great song.
I am interested in knowing where you developed your love of the classics? I really enjoy seeing a young person enjoy the oldies but goodies! Keep Jammin! Please react to “I Call Your Name “ By Switch if u can . ✌🏾
I've always had a love for older music but I didn't listen to a huge variety of it growing up. I only recall hearing MJ. th-cam.com/video/2WR16ZXxgQg/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JustJammin%27
They were on Motown if im not mistaken
SWV has a dope version of this song
Please do some early Prince (1999 and before).
th-cam.com/video/1a0mtWQ7Vhw/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JustJammin%27
th-cam.com/play/PLVqT5sUG-PMrFz2ZkWHA0DuvnIeXpyg3b.html
Your can see them perform on Soul Train: TH-cam - Soul Train Switch.
My pops did coke with the debarge brothers when they came to the Bay Area back in the days hahah
these boys were to take the place of the Jackson's!
Thank you, sorry I missed this, wonderful as usual!!
No worries!
Your “Ah!” at the beginning of the song is timed with the vocals, so it looks like you were singing along.
I forgot, "Best beat in town" and well as "over and over" are must hears.
Jermaine Jackson produced the hits.
They from grand rapids Michigan.
Treasure Trove is correct, sir!!!
Try "Keeping Secrets" from this band. Classic.
Hey, whats the name of the song playing in the intro??
Yes!
They did one, that is rarely mentioned "Why'd You Let Love Fall" it's outstanding , and you should ck it out ;0
Beautiful song!
Calling all my steppers in the house.
You ahhhed at the same time they did 1:57
make sure yall check out David Stewart
Rich Boy sampled this
AYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. you surprise me every time i look on your channel.
They were regular people.
What's the name of the intro song and by who?
i LOVE THE INTROS TO ALL OF THESE.....please let us know what they are.
It's Cameo - two of us
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Lead singer is El DeBarge. Some of them joined a new group the called SWITCH. Get it? They Switched from the family.
A, La, La, La, La, La…
🫶🏽💜🫶🏽 Dear Brother
THIZ BAND OMG, THEZE BROTHAS R AMAZING, THIZ SONG IZ FROM THA 70'S , I GOT IT ON 8-TRACK , , BUT THIZ MUSIC WIL NEVER DIE !!!!!!