Bobby Debarge Tribute ( YOU AND I)

[@sherrdi6778]

When Bobby hits those high notes it goes through your body. It sounds so unreal but it is. ----- magic from God, that voice

[@sherrdi6778]

When Bobby hits those high notes it melts you and sends shivers through your body. It's so beautiful. And the man is unbearably handsome. Woooooo Weeee

[@earlrodgers8124]

I met your family in Milwaukee in the 90s and I enjoyed you all Amen

[@helenbradford2569]

Wow such a handsome man. And beautiful voice.

[@kocoloks]

It’s a shame that he wasn’t appreciated more. He clearly was making a cry for help the whole family was under stress. This song is beautiful well done Sir! RIP King!

[@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334]

Faccksz,the king of falsetto sound

[@lornachristian4215]

Had he not died I truly believe he would have been one of the best singers. Listen to this man, his falsetto is on point. I must say he had El beat, but I love El too. I just love The Debarge Family.

[@melissamurphy7163]

I agree he was making a cry for help and no one noticed. His family was broken and struggled with their own demons. Everyone else just saw his flaws not knowing that it was much deeper. His outlet for his pain was through his music which is why it's so beautiful. He was very underrated and misunderstood. I was born after Switch and in the DeBarge era but know the Switch songs word for word. And now at 40, knowing his story, I just hate how his life came to an end. I could listen to him sing all day now in 2022. The real G.O.A.T. in the falsetto game IMHO. Give people their flowers while they are still alive, don't let anyone else leave here not knowing they are appreciated and loved.

[@brightemerald3924]

@@melissamurphy7163 Yes. Agree 100%

[@sammjackson70]

that's what I've been saying thank you.

[@katherinedorsey1226]

Dear Bobby, Whenever I hear your voice, I fully understand why we could not keep you here on Earth, because Angels belong in Heaven. ~R.I.P ~♡

[@earlrodgers8124]

He was my friend and i really remember him his beautiful voice in Milwaukee i seen him with switch and i remembered how that band was jamming then i got the privilege to meet Bobby and in that short time before he died we became friends Amen

[@elleusive]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏿 Have a nice day

[@earlrodgers8124]

@@elleusive ur welcome he was a nice guy

[@oscarconner1009]

One of the very best falsetto in music history !

[@terry21651]

Indeed....so true

[@robertnelson1743]

You must haven't heard Ted Mills from Blue Magic

[@oscarconner1009]

@@robertnelson1743 actually Robert I have. I know Blue Magic very well. And yes you are right , Ted Mills of Blue Magic is definitely deserving so ! "Spell , Stop to Start, Sideshow

[@songsalon7868]

ONE OF THE VERY BEST IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. CLEAR AS A STRONG BLUE SUMMER SKY.

[@Julie-le9fx]

Debarge definitely known for their good looks and talent. Back in the old days they were under the category of “FINE”✌🏼🌺

[@vernonedmonds8596]

Bobby was the most flawless singer in the family without trying, but also highly mistreated. Being beat by his father for protecting the other siblings and Bunny being sexually assaulted when their mother wasn't around. This family disfunction was the cause of their drug problem. Bobby being desperate to find love in any form acquired Aids in the process. Clinging to life, he didn't pass until their mother reached out to their father who surprisingly arrived at the hospital, leaned over and whispered something to Bobby. Their father then left the room with their mother. When their mother returned to the room, Bobby had peacefully past away leaving a wife and two boys.

[@reginafarmer5138]

The clarity of Bobby's vocals are crystal clear so melodious.

[@mikehernandezsr.8136]

Both Brothers, Bobby had and El Debarge still has Angelic beautiful voices, would have been nice just to see Bobby sing with El before his passing.

[@sxyredwalker9454]

THAT WOULD'VE BEEN SO AWESOME❤🙌🙌🙌

[@sammjackson70]

Bobby still have

[@pdunz1010]

Yes...

[@feliciar4818]

Ok I need therapy bcuz I can listen to Bobby singing this song like 10 times in a row..Especially when he's hitting those high notes towards the end....Dynamite voice...He killed it on this song

[@markyttareese5551]

Me also I’m obsessed

[@vquantum1899]

Same 😊

[@starfireentertainmentbeats7802]

Bobby is absolutely one of the Best singers who ever lived.

[@tamekaroyal3220]

I agree

[@jonesfredrick94]

This Guy's Voice Bobby, was true perfection, extremely marvelous Vocalist

[@cynthiareese4612]

Too beautiful. So emotional. Dedicated to Latoya Jackson. And he sang this from the heart! He loved that lady. I felt this especially close to the end he was crying.

[@cain1830]

He wrote this for his wife. He was not with Latoya anymore.

[@feliciar4818]

@@cain1830 He recorded this song when he was with Switch...Its on their 1980 album called This is my dream...This sing was written about Latoya...His brother Mark said so...Plus he didn't meet his wife until the mid to late 80s

[@cain1830]

@@feliciar4818 The leader of the group Gregory states otherwise. He has made claims in several of his interviews that he helped write the songs in question and that was only talk. But who knows.

[@feliciar4818]

@@cain1830 I believe Greg might've helped with some of the lyrics to the song but Bobby was a co writer on this song...Nevertheless whoever wrote the song wrote a classic bcuz people are still listening to it today....Rest in love and power Bobby Debarge ❤❤❤

[@cain1830]

@@feliciar4818 I like several of their slow tempo songs. I do believe Bobby wrote most of the lyrics to their hit songs. He was just that good. But Gregory has been on video claiming the both of them are responsible for the hits. It is hard to dispute something when one party is not here and the other is alive and well. Nice communicating with you.

[@earlrodgers8124]

Bobby debarge i miss you and love you 4ever before you died I got to know you and your voice and you touched my life Amen

[@michelleautore2945]

Thank you for this video. Truly one of the greatest voices of all time. Absolute perfection. Precious Bobby R.I.P. You're finally free.

[@AndromedonThanks]

This is so fucking pretty that Im ready to cry over nothing.

[@smc1774]

It's amazing how much Bobby and El look alike. Bobby was so fine.

[@springdaye4451]

I agree with you. Out of all 10 siblings, Bobby and El look the most like each other. All the others seem to have their own look that is different from the other 9. Of course, that is only my opinion. They are ALL beautiful, handsome and talented people. I pray that God will continue to bless them all.

[@springdaye4451]

Rest in Peace, Bobby.

[@gwendolynhall2573]

Yes bobby debarge look like my baby el debarge

[@smc1774]

@@springdaye4451 I agree👍

[@smc1774]

@@springdaye4451 Yes👏👏

[@larkeys7246]

His story is so sad. So much potential. I hope his light shines forever as we learn more about him

[@allbevgud9830]

Beautiful voice handsome man

[@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334]

Easily in the top 100 influential voices of all time...we may never hear another voice like this in our lifetime...God sent this voice from heaven

[@karinmorris555]

Beautiful song. Bobby’s voice always sounds wonderful and on this song it sound Extra Special. The simplicity and the sweetness of this song is so touching. R.I.P. Bobby.

[@feliciar4818]

I'm wondering what did he do to prepare himself to sing this song... Bcuz he killed it on this song... His voice sounds spectacular

[@eugenecook2713]

One of the best Bobby Debarge (rip)

[@karenlee436]

HAPPY Birthday Bobby ❤️❤️❤️heavenly ❤️❤️❤️!

[@fadhilarief1537]

Sweet, so good 💢🌿💫🤞

[@patriciamcnary4046]

beautiful voice of an ANGEL!!!

[@alinaflowers3389]

I THINK IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF THEY MADE A MOVIE ABOUT THE DEBARGE FAMILY. R.I.P BOBBY DEBARGE.

[@luzfigueroa1550]

Alina Flowers great idea

[@supremeali9703]

there's a documentary on youtube.

[@supremeali9703]

there's a documentary on youtube

[@ElectricCool]

@@supremeali9703 what's it called?

[@randigleason5066]

@chaniqua smith Except all details come from Bobby's wife

[@alinaflowers3389]

NOBODY HAS A POWEFUL VOICE LIKE BOBBY DEBARGE.

[@belindaphillips2779]

Alina Flowers El does

[@joannjohnson2481]

@@belindaphillips2779 El Debarge sound like his Brother Bobby.

[@EmpressNuku]

Screaming I love you Bobby from earth to heaven❤❤❤❤

[@the_awesome_chif_chip1962]

Flawless voice, beautiful smile, and I hate what him and his mom and siblings had to go through 🥺

[@BossDogg39]

Robert Patrick DeBarge Jr. One of the best singers of all time. He hit notes that most only dream of hitting. Bobbie DeBarge and Eldest DeBarge are by far still some of the best singers we'll ever see. This song is soon pretty. I love his falsettos. Truly A great vocalist!

[@ombreyarenee3826]

Bobby Middle name is Louis. El middle name is Patrick.

[@jazdtildawn2]

@@ombreyarenee3826 that's correct! Robert Louis DeBarge Jr. and Eldra Patrick DeBarge. Greg Williams from Switch wrote a book about his friendship with Bobby. He was one of the few people that Bobby trusted.

[@ombreyarenee3826]

@@jazdtildawn2, okay Bobby was also a Pisces just like me. His birthday is on March 5th. My birthday is on March 4. I have been a fan of his since 1978. I love me some El. I've been loving El since 1981. I will always love Bobby and Eldra DeBarge.

[@EJ-jz4kr]

@@jazdtildawn2 that was a good book. Told a great deal of the story of Bobby and Switch.

[@kandikane923]

God he is fine, i had an instant crush on him back in the days with Switch. Bobby and El looks so much alike and sound much alike, i often got them confused. RIP Bobby DeBarge and thank you for your contribution to th music world, you made a big difference with your special talents and gifts. awe love you always❤️

[@Idontplaytryme]

I use to see him with his boyfriend in Hollywood

[@sherrdi6778]

​@@Idontplaytryme WAS HE REALLY AS GOOD LOOKING AS HIS PHOTOS

[@andriaalix]

This is an insanely beautiful song !

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍⭐️Now I see why everyone says El sounds just like him. It’s sad that he die the way he did. 😭 I pray for all of the DeBarge kids. They have all been through so much. May they all be blessed for the rest of their days. 🙏💝

[@MissG1717]

I loveeeeee this song so beautifully sung by Bobby RIP ❤️

[@deloresbyron02]

R.I.P. You were a fantastic singer. We miss you.

[@karinmorris555]

Beautiful and filled with so much love 💕.

[@barbaravire3272]

Never forget Bobbi one the singers of all time the best singer out the Delbage family was Bobby!! one of my favorite singers of all time!!

[@sammjackson70]

Awesome Voice Bobby Debarge

[@willieaseholloway9045]

What a beautiful and talented man. If h had lived,i can only imagine what he would accomplished

[@greganderson1445]

Such a shame the stress that he and the family endured. But thanks for the memories. You brightened people's day in spite of the struggles.

[@beverlyjones7173]

Love this tribute to the King of falsetto Bobby DEBarge 🥰❤️💕🎶❤️❤️Love his voice and inspiring music 🙏 RIP Bobby DEBarge ❤️🥰🎶

[@paulflanagan5395]

THE CHICKS WENT COMPLETELY INSANE WHEN HE SANG THIS CUT @ THE SWITCH CONCERT, I HAD ALL KINDS OF FEMALE'S FALLIN ALL OVER ME, I WAS ALREADY A SWITCH FAN, BUT THAT DROVE IT THROUGH THE ROOF 4 ME. WHEN I LEFT THAT SHOW I WAS LIKE, "BOBBY DEBARGE??? FUCKIN A+

[@bt.437]

His voice makes me cry so pure 😅😂😂😂😂

[@demetriusstanford9022]

It's too bad that there is not more footage of Bobby,I would like to hav gotten more familiar with his personality, that last riff on You & I is so heartfelt he was very talented as well as the rest of the brothers and Bunny..RIP Bobby

[@jacklyons7960]

Timeless 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@feliciasmith3917]

Better than all the rest. Rest in the hands of God, Bobby.

[@luzfigueroa1550]

So so sad the destruction of addiction and drugs RIP. Such a beautiful man.

[@darrinhammond1046]

This would be a good wedding song , at least top 5

[@supremeali9703]

In the KZbin documentary Bobby was with LaToya for a short time. She had a song called Night Time Lover.

[@tjforever4607]

This was written in response of LaToya Jackson’s song, Night Time Lover 😭😘❤️

[@eugenecook2713]

The most talented family of voices 🎤 Bobby (rip)

[@jamesmays7528]

love this song! RIP Bobby.

[@sherrdi6778]

My goodness, God gave this man a voice. He is the VOICE as Whitney Houston was called the voice so should he be called the VOICE ----- the male version

[@blunca22]

His talent was off the charts. He voice, song writing and musician skills crazy. He so suppose to be in that conversation with Michael and prince.

[@barbaramyers6565]

Continue To R.I.P. Bobby 🙏🏽❤️😘

[@deloresfelix5620]

So great 💕 you bobby

[@LisaJones-s6q]

Bobby Debarge should have won a golden globe award .

[@joinmyjourneyitsmylife9951]

These brothers can sang

[@ginaherbert1634]

RIP Bobby Debarge 💔

[@diahannstevens5223]

SO BEAUTIFUL AND BEYOND NOW 👑

[@dorothyspeaks6997]

Wouldn’t mind if this was my wedding song

[@tburstion]

God bless the whole family 👪 🙏 ❤️

[@tburstion]

Still listening 🎶 2022

[@willieaseholloway9045]

I love this song, gonna play it at my wedding.😘

[@Shay1147]

I LOVE and miss you my friend ♡♡

[@janicejohnson2966]

We saw Switch in Greensboro circa 1981. Bobby D. is unforgettable!

[@couleuredgirl6314]

Janice Johnson wow ♥️

[@shamekadavis4722]

Lucky you ❤

[@formeyousee]

He might be approaching the whistle range around 4:42. Maybe not quite there, but almost in that range. Wow!

[@Jah7878Jah]

Bobby I love you so much!!!!!!

[@feliciar4818]

I know your in a better place Bobby but oh how I wish we can have you and some of our other dearly departed one's backfor at least a visit...You are so loved and greatly missed....sleep in heavenly peace

[@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334]

Gregory williams said it best..there is no replacement for Bobby Debarge..rip Tommy Debarge...

[@gial.1854]

El & Bobby look like twins,I can't tell them apart.

[@dianepenn9915]

At 0:48 omg...

[@slamecatzwell5544]

@@dianepenn9915 on soul train where he is singing with Debarge he looks even more like El.

[@gial.1854]

@@slamecatzwell5544 He sure does,I was 1,000% sure he was el.

[@lemeyagivens7516]

Wow, Bobby!!!

[@jojotsunami6665]

beautiful song

[@Daygogal]

Rest In Peace Bobby

[@doreentanner42]

The voice.

[@pleadship]

What a song

[@lawoman6866]

His love song to Latoya Jackson.

[@couleuredgirl6314]

I’m crying 😢 RIP the good die young ♥️

[@feliciar4818]

Courtney Barnes Thats so true... Bobby was amazing... I keep rewinding this song over and over again... This should've been a #1 song for Switch... Bobby killed it on this song

[@randigleason5066]

Don't speak that curse sis. Love ys

[@latrendamitchell9996]

So his brother said this song was written for his love 4 LaToya Jackson I can see them 2gether

[@destinyc123]

El will tell you he can't touch bobby.bobby is a once in a lifetime period

[@belindaphillips2779]

destinyc123 they are equal

[@AndromedonThanks]

I with you Destinyc123. El is better than most but he aint no Bobby. I have never heard him do what Bobby is doing on this song.

[@veronique1000]

@@AndromedonThanks El is just as good. They sound just alike.

[@AndromedonThanks]

@@veronique1000 how you gonna tell me what my ears hear lol

[@veronique1000]

@@AndromedonThanks I wasn't telling you what you hear. I gave my viewpoint from my perspective, just like you did.

[@supremeali9703]

masterpiece

[@veronicacooper4397]

I loved him so much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@damondave4502]

The greatest natural first tenor ever that's natural no falsetto

[@supremeali9703]

amazing

[@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334]

Yeh his voice goes down with the John Lennons, Karen carpenter's, and other legends that influenced music...top 50 voices of all time

[@sherrdi6778]

He didn't write and sing this to Latoya. He wrote and song this to me. 😉( I wish😉😉)

[@sammjackson70]

Yes

[@erinannestarrecore3739]

R.I.P. Bobby DeBarge. ❤

[@youthadvocacyservicesyas3334]

Falsetto goat

[@songsalon7868]

SAAAAANG BABY

[@supremeali9703]

I was in Grand Rapids in 1981 at age 19. DeBarge hometown. People kept asking me if I was a DeBarge.

[@amberluckes]

I’m gonna spend a lot of my time with u probably third wheeling it.

[@lorrainemcneal2864]

Bobby looked like his Dad my both of their souls Rest In Peace

[@iyamwhite3931]

Such a beautiful dedication to his wife Kim Fields. To bad she wrote "Dear Michael".

[@debrenaharvey6792]

I want to ice skate to this ⛸

[@charriemerriweather9162]

😢😢😢

[@keairehamilton2765]

💯💙

[@alinaflowers3389]

I SURE HATE BOBBY WAS BISEXUAL HE WAS 2 DAMN FINE HE COULD HAVE ANY WOMEN HE WANTED BUT BC OF HIS DAD HE REALLY DIDN'T KNOW ANY BETTER SO SAD HIS LIFE ENDED SO EARILY. I REMEMBER I WAS 12YRS OLD WHEN THE GROUP SWITCH CAME OUT I LOVE HIM I WAS LIKE THEY ARE ALL FINE JUST LOOKING AT BOBBY AND TOMMY THO LOL.

[@feliciar4818]

Alina Flowers I agree with everything you said.....Bobby was amazing... he's so missed and love d.... forever

[@couleuredgirl6314]

Alina Flowers who told you he was bisexual? 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@couleuredgirl6314]

Alina Flowers if that’s true, I believe it stemmed from sexual abuse. I just love this family so.

[@randigleason5066]

@chaniqua smith Yasssss

[@randigleason5066]

@@couleuredgirl6314 that's no secret. We love him all the same. Watch Switch's Unsung