Switch - I Call Your Name (1979) *DayOne Reacts*

[@jerryjordan2482]

Bobby and Tommy were the First ones out of the Debarge Family to Get a Record Deal . Then The Rest of the Debarge Family got their Deal in the Eighties .

[@chrisv966]

Tommy and Bobby Debarge are the elder brothers of El, and it's uncanny how their voices are similar in some aspects. Another fun fact, Phillip Ingram, the brother of James Ingram, is also part of this group.

[@mysticakhenaton1701]

doing ALL the background vocals. is a then 17-year-old EL DEBARGE.

[@sammjackson70]

​​@mysticakhenaton1701 That's not El Debarge in the background he was not with switch That was Bobby DeBarge

[@lutherbrice1316]

That was a great observation on your part. The lead singer was Bobby Debarge, one of the older Debarge brothers. He passed away at a very young age. He and El Debarge sound exactly alike. So your observation was right on point. What I love about classic music is the way in which it was arranged and the uniqueness of the voices. Back then music had so many dimensions to it.

[@grosskopf2779]

Hold it, El was good but Bobby was on another level. I used to say the same thing until I heard the Debarge song "What's your name " beautiful song or "Queen of my heart" which Bobby produced both songs. At the end of both songs you hear Bobby adding lib... You definitely can hear the difference

[@memyself4ever1]

@@grosskopf2779 Sister, Bunny DeBarge just recently revealed that at the very end of the song "I Like It', it wasn't El ad libbing those high notes, it was actually Bobby when they were recording in the studio!

[@rodneyblake5495]

@@memyself4ever1 That makes sense. he did it with other songs

[@PhoenixRising82672]

Bobby and El do not sound alike Bobby sings in his speaking voice and then transitions to falsetto El songs higher than his speaking and then transitions to falsetto

[@grosskopf2779]

@@PhoenixRising82672 Sing in his speaking voice? Huh?

[@vanessa4u4evr]

Whenever I hear Bobby DeBarge sing, I just break down and cry. Such a beautiful soul with so much talent but emotionally and mentally tormented due to his father's molesting abuse of him as a child. It's a heartbreaking story.

[@bgvan37]

The story was Bobby wrote this song for Latoya Jackson. His love interest.

[@DemetriusInge-xq9nm]

That’s my favorite song in the world

[@TheeTwanSolo]

This & "There Will Never Be" are my favorite joints by them. I can listen to either anytime or any place.

[@frankrocha7090]

Old School Jammmmm

[@1939lb]

This song was written about LaToya Jackson.. They had a tumultuous relationship to say the least. Her brother Jermaine got them signed to Motown and produced them.

[@WalkerOne]

Nice

[@OLONGAPOMATTAPAN-cj7sr]

1939lb U COULDNT OF SAID IT ANY BETTER.

[@tornripped6315]

The 1970's was the greatest decade of American music hands down, period! Back then, brothas and sistas' knew how to sing and play instruments! But now, --- not! Good clip! ✌️😐

[@darrenbenedict7699]

I call your name and There’ll never be were two of Switch’s biggest hits back in the late 70s.

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Switch

[@raymccampbell7588]

There were so many family groups from Michigan. Good ones that never got discovered, but I'm glad they did. RIP Tommy and Bobby.

[@themajicman745]

The lead singer used to date MJ's sister LaToya Jackson back during the time that this record was out.

[@helloalexa5035]

What a timeless classic omg. 🔥

[@DarrylSellers]

A classic ballad by Switch, an ALL male group! Bobby DeBarge is the lead singer. His high-range falsetto voice the biggest highlight of the group which was talented all around. 😊👏🏾♬🎤🎶♬♬. Sadly, He passed away in 1995 at the tender age of 39. 😢 Also sad, this group never reached its full potential due to some unfortunate happenings. Check out another great Switch ballad "I Wanna Be Closer!" DeBarge and Phillip Ingram, James Ingram's little brother, set this song on FIRE!!! 🔥

[@kg7507]

There's DeBarge siblings in the group Switch, Bobby and Tommy DeBarge. Their younger brother El DeBarge (lead singer of DeBarge) can be heard singing the chorus "I call your name girl". The group DeBarge was not formed yet at the time.

[@JemJam2976]

I thought I was also hearing El's voice

[@mysticakhenaton1701]

@@JemJam2976 YEP, that's 17-year-old EL back there.

[@davidhill7071]

Phillip Ingram' the brother of singer/song writer James Ingram was a founding member and song writer of the band Switch. He is the guy in the red shirt on the album cover.

[@mysticakhenaton1701]

a then 17-year-old EL DEBARGE doing ALL the background/parts...his BIG brother Bobby wanted him on this record. this was a BIG hit for Switch back in LATE 79 on the R&B charts.

[@mofun5315]

Debarge and Switch were the equivalent of New Edition/BBD ... same family.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Or The Deele and After 7.

[@kevinkimbrough8010]

Hey Angela. Keen observation. Can't miss that Debarge sound. That was Bobby Debarge singing lead. Bobby and Tommy Debarge were the older brothers of the group Switch. Phillip Ingram, the brother of singer James Ingram was also Switch singing lead. Note: the group got their their name because they were able to switch not only singers during a song, but also instruments. 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏

[@thunderstruck5484]

Wow 79 working out in west Texas, seems like last week wow! Thanks Angela! Great song gets better with age

[@sfkid30]

Watching you enjoying this song makes me happy. I was 18 years old when this song came out. It reminds me of my girl at the time. It kind of ended when I ent in the service and every time I heard this song it made me a little sad. When I got out the service in 1984 I saw her but we were two totally different people so we knew we had to go our own ways. But I love the song. It is cool to see young people enjoying the music I grew up on.

[@bgvan37]

Bobby debarge is the older brother of el debarge and taught him everything he knows about music. El says he is a perfectionist but his older brother Bobby was absolutely perfect.

[@charlesyoung9980]

You're thinking of El Debarge. Bobby Debarge, the lead singer of Switch, was his brother.

[@donj9599]

The lead singer is the oldest brother from the Debarge family.

[@dlove7141]

My favorite by “switch “is their monster r@b hit “I wanna be closer” .. real grown folks music

[@kimmie1402]

Mine Too.

[@aaronfreemon8267]

Bobby Debarge was the lead singer of the Switch band.

[@alexlevingston]

Hair is outstanding.

[@gregoryburton1241]

I always laugh when he says, “I’m a man now baby, a grown man!” That falsetto voice says differently. Hahaha! But, damn, I love this song! The production is off the wall good. Violins, electric piano, horns, all of it. RIP Bobby DeBarge

[@michaelv9929]

Love this song!!! Beautiful old school at its finest 🙏🏻🔥❤️☮️🙏🏻

[@davewayne1217]

THATS RIGHT....ADD THIS TO YOUR PLAYLIST AND DOWNLOAD IT AND KEEP IF FOR EVER

[@dansomman1896]

Way ahead of ya brutha

[@ccth22]

Wow Bobby & Tommy Debarge along with Philip Ingram(James Brother) some serious family connections in this group…

[@rik4369]

Your reaction is priceless. They were called "Switch" because the all played different instruments. James Ingrham's brother was in the band too. Very underrated group.

[@MoonChild-1994]

Great pick! Angela, give his younger bro El Debarge a try. I would start with his song Someone. Smooth RnB production and vocals!

[@1dognight166]

This goes back to the days of bubblegum soul. Two Debarge brothers were in this group. Such a classic hit!❤

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi, I was going to say that there is an BeBarge in this group.. ♠W.G.

[@armandoperez8230]

I'm surprised hardly anyone knew switch , ome of my favorite R&B classic songs , 😢

[@DR-wp6gy]

We jammed Switch hard in Texas in the late 70s and early 80s.

[@rodneywiggins7080]

R&BSoul always on point!!!

[@memyself4ever1]

The lead singer is Bobby DeBarge and he was the eldest brother of the DeBarge family. Older brothers, Bobby and Tommy DeBarge were a part of the group Switch along with Phillip Ingram(younger brother of the late James Ingram). RIP Bobby & Tommy.

[@StevenC-CSW]

You have to react to “Calling on All Girls” by Switch. Bobby DeBarge really shows his Smooth Falsetto Range👍🏾 Switch didn’t last long because of their Inner and Family Demons. If all of that had been removed from their lives, they would be one of the top R&B Groups today. Great Song!!👏🏾💯

[@marionwilliams6233]

.I love that song, she smiling like he is singing just to her. I feel you that is the way I feel

[@kurtadams3021]

ANOTHER MOTOWN MASTERPIECE

[@sspann11]

They could easily been the Bee Gees if not for Bobby's addiction

[@idea1469]

Nickname for this song: "The endless love song" aha lol. Love, Love, Love.....it!

[@kyriesampson7781]

It’s basically a Debarge song. Bobby and Tommy are in Switch, Bunny and El are uncredited singing background

[@ricjeral]

What a song, what a voice

[@davids5336]

I read a couple of the comments before leaving this comment! This is classic R&B at its finest, even if some people call it bubblegum soul! Good music is good music! I didn't know De Barge was part of this group before they formed their own group! I wish I had a time machine so I can go back to those carefree days and find a way to stay there forever with no worries or pain of any kind! Maybe one day!

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

😂You mean to a time when you didn’t have a full-time job, bills, kids... 😉✌🏽

[@davids5336]

@@gabrielmcdonnell8699 No, I mean a state of mind of being happy and carefree, with no agony of any kind, regardless of having kids or being employed, just enjoying life as it was meant to me enjoyed! I am in my early 20's and can only imagine what life was back then!

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

@@davids5336 When “I Call Your Name” came out in ‘79, I was 6 yrs old. A vivid memory of Xmas that yr was the tragic death of a black man named Arthur McDuffie at the hands of police officers in Miami. We had fam in South FL and they called my parents giving all the details. The cops (all white) tried to cover it up by staging an accident but eventually they confessed to beating Arthur McDuffie to death. Despite the cops’ confessions, an all-white jury acquitted the officers. I was too young to grasp it all but it’s something that stayed with me from Rodney King to Ferguson to George Floyd. No offense but I’m just not one to romanticize any era. For example, I’m glad I was a kid at that time bc starting a career during affirmative action would’ve been unsettling for me.

[@davids5336]

@@gabrielmcdonnell8699 I totally understand and get what your point is! I can also really empathize with your position on this matter! To make it clear, when I say I'd like to go back in tine to a certain time and place, it's about going back to carefree and happy moments that are so very few and far in between! I am not so naive and clueless to believe that any particular decade had a blissful history, but I am an idealist and an optimist believing that one day we will all experience our own personal Paradise where all the evils and challenges of the Universe will not exist, or at least they will be manageable, not overwhelming obstacles that try to swallow and demolish our very soul! I am a believer in Happy Endings, but obviously we shall all see how it all unfolds! Have a great one!

[@waynejohnson3121]

Amen 🙏

[@kimberleyhoward-hummel4509]

THATS THE CUT!!!

[@healthhappiness5507]

Bobby Debarge is the oider brother of the kids in Debarge.

[@EZRas97]

Although I love the sunshine, I still accept the rain 🔥🔥

[@thunderstruck5484]

Song reminds me of those fun late 70s disco movies

[@joldschool64]

That's his brother sweetie lol

[@NikkiO2000]

This song is how I feel about my Jesus Christ ❤️🙏🏽

[@rodneybrown2496]

Meant Bobby De Barge the oldest brother of the De Barge family is the lead singer of Switch

[@KeithSmall-rw3be]

Great song I grew up hearing switch love the reaction

[@shepherdsrkool]

Part of the DeBarge family. That’s probably why you made the connection.

[@dlove7141]

Yes.. Switch is mostly composed of the Debarge group older brothers.. the leads singer in Switch in particular is EL Debarge’s older brother .. El Debarge is the lead for the Debarge singing group now

[@pedemonte67]

One of my all time favorite groups. Then they passed it down to Debarge

[@normanjohnson5367]

The Lead Singer He is a Debarge That's Al Debarge Brother

[@MzBettyK]

You thought right as you know by now. Beautiful reaction, Angela.

[@edwardmiller2181]

The lead singer of Switch was Bobby DeBarge. Older brother

[@kurtadams3021]

Mr. Bobby Debarge on lead vocals 👍🏾👍🏾

[@WalkerOne]

James Ingram's brother is also in this group.

[@anthonyfichera8798]

Angela, I live through you when you listen to these songs,....and you never lower the bar, there is a reason people ask for these songs or you choose them, because they stand the test of time, and are great forever. Really good job!

[@deansalaam5501]

tears, days of my youth. music like this turned dark days into beautiful days. damn!!!!

[@rik4369]

63 year old and agree 100%. The music industry is wicked now. I am not blaming the Artist, it is that the industry doesn't want us to LOVE and feel good towards each other. When we went out in the 70's & 80's, we never went out to fight anyone. This type of music was what kept our humanity high above the current drama that plauges our entire culture. Thus young lady's reaction is priceless. She is a stunning young lady!

[@michaeljjackson4582]

That was bobby debarge. The second oldest brother of the Brothers. Yes we wrote that song for Latoya jackson

[@dennislee5524]

I was just listening to this song a few nights ago! You should listen to The Deele-Day and Night! It’s fire!

[@idea1469]

Endless love, love, love. This is why we are here 🌍

[@kennethgodwin7769]

FINALLY!!!! I wished more people would react to this song.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Angela is one of 11 KZbinrs who have reacted to “I Call Your Name”. Coincidentally (but not surprisingly), like Angela, the other 10 reactors are black. This song is not crossover like a mainstream hit by, say, EWF or Stevie Wonder so 11 reactions is pretty good. Btw, if you want a great reaction to it, pls watch EARLYBIRDLIVE’s take on it. When it gets going, EarlyBird can’t sit still. 😆

[@thunderstruck5484]

Maybe you’ll check out The Brothers Johnson “Strawberry Letter 23” great song from back then around 77 I think, my friend had the album ! Thanks again

[@solofly5793]

Strawberry letter 23 has been covered already- I actually requested it. You can check it out on the DayOne Channel

[@bildboi71]

Gotta check out “There’ll Never Be” If you like this song you should also love it as well. Btw…..No DeBarge without Switch

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

TNB is the other Switch I grew up with. I actually prefer it. Must be that “lalalaLAH” chorus. 😎

[@willfromyadkinville]

old school! and i am old!

[@zerores2005]

I had this on vinyl but now have it on CD. Unsung did a segment on the Debarge family. Switch could have been a great group.

[@jorgemarquez7281]

I didn't remember Switch. It is a declaration of love made song. I really like the lyrics. Love will always be the great inspiration. You caught the melody dear Angela. 🥰💞

[@marniquaclark4039]

Mark of the debarge has high voice that was him hitting the notes in the song I like it.

[@Peaceman009857]

Bobby Debarge was hitting those high notes!

[@kennethgodwin7769]

When this came out, there was nothing like it!!

[@SlyVaughnHOBH]

Brothers, both groups are family

[@davewayne1217]

Lyrics I used to think about, immature things You know like, do you love me, do you want me, are you gon' call me like you said you would, is this really your real phone number? But you know, I'm a man now baby, a grown man And I came a long way And experience taught me one thing Taught me to hold on to my love Sometimes, I just can't help thinkin' livin' without you baby See, sometimes, I just can't live cryin' about you baby I'm not worried 'bout a doggone thing, I'll take anything you bring although I love the sunshine, I still like sather rain 'Cause when I'm in my lonely mood, and I just can't be with you I tried everything to occupy my mind, and there was no substitute Thinkin' all that life would be, when you are not around I just could not find my way, I wouldn't even know up from down But since I've had you in my life, all things can be found Strong and true baby, all comin' from you ohh you Chorus: I call your name girl (whenever I am lonely baby) I call your name (when I feel the need of love) I think of you, and it eases the pain Take away the strain 'Cause I don't worry what my people say, in my life today Although they try to say you're not the one for me, I love you anyway 'Cause their intentions might be cool, if what they say was true But there's more to you than they can ever see, and they don't even know you Thinkin' all that life would be, when you are not around I just could not find my way, I wouldn't even know up from down But since I've had you in my life, all things can be found Strong and true baby, all comin' from you ohh you Chorus: I call your name girl (whenever I am lonely baby) I call your name (when I feel the need of love) I think of you, and it eases the pain Take away the strain You, I call your name (sometimes, I get lonely babe) I call your name (I just can't seem to help myself) I think of you (When I wanted to be alone, so I'll call your, I'll call your name) I do, you do baby, we do girl I, I, I love you, you you love me, and and I know Whoa ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh ohh I call your name, and it eases the pain See, I just don't feel all by myself tonight It seem like someone else is out there, oh thinkin' upon someone else, child So you will know where I'm comin' from Ohh when I'm lonely, when I'm discouraged, I'll, I'll call your name baby There is, no substitute, no one could take your place No more than they can ever see That's why I call your name Oh baby, when I am lonely When I am discouraged I call your name girl I think of you, and it eases the pain, take away the strain Thinkin' all that life would be, when you are not around I just could not find my way, I wouldn't even know up from down But since I've had you in my life, all things can be found Strong and true baby, all comin' from you ohh you Chorus: I call your name girl (whenever I am lonely baby) I call your name (when I feel the need of love) I think of you, and it eases the pain Take away the strain You, I call your name (sometimes, I get lonely babe) I call your name (I just can't seem to help myself) I think of you (When I wanted to be alone, so I'll call your, I'll call your name) I do, you do baby, we do girl I, I, I love you, you you love me, and and I know Whoa ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh oh ooh ohh I call your name, and it eases the pain See, I just don't feel all by myself tonight It seem like someone else is out there, oh thinkin' upon someone else, child So you will know where I'm comin' from Ohh when I'm lonely, when I'm discouraged, I'll, I'll call your name baby There is, no substitute, no one could take your place No more than they can ever see That's why I call your name Oh baby, when I am lonely When I am discouraged I call your name girl I think of you, and it eases the pain, take away the strain

[@dracula7644]

Lead singer is Bobby Debarge for Switch. Debarge lead is Eldra Debarge brothers

[@ellerootz6702]

Flashback...El DeBardge is lead in both groups.

[@pamagnolia]

This was great!! First time hearing it. Thanks Angela! Love your tshirt 😅

[@DR-wp6gy]

Dont forget "You and I". When you would put the Switch tape in the deck with a lady. It was time....

[@deansalaam5501]

tommy and bobby debarge were members of switch. both are deceased now.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

🖤🖤🖤 Now that Switch got R&B fans back to Angela’s channel, I kindly ask y’all to post on her “One Hit Wonders of the 80’s” video. Old school has to be represented! I know thinking of one hit wonders can be difficult so here are some options (and it’s alright if y’all laugh @ some of these picks 😂): E.U. - “Da Butt” The Dazz Band - “Let It Whip” T.S. Monk - “Bon Bon Vie (Gimme the Good Life)” Richard “Dimples” Fields - “If It Ain’t One Thing” Rebbie Jackson - “Centipede” Calloway - “I Wanna Be Rich” Rockwell - “Somebody’s Watching Me” Gregory Abbott - “Shake You Down” The BB&Q Band - “On The Beat” Oran Juice Jones - “The Rain” Eric Gable - “Remember (The First Time)” The Mac Band - “Roses Are Red” Junior - “Mama Used To Say” Fonda Rae - “Over Like A Fat Rat” Ray, Goodman & Brown - “Special Lady” (The Deele, Mtume and Force MD’s would qualify since they all only had 1 crossover hit, respectively) Thank you. Appreciate y’all.✌🏽

[@jamesrobbison]

Funny! I was thinking that they reminded me of another group too and then you said DeBarge! Yeah I can see that! Nice tune, thanks for reacting to it.

[@antwonejenkins5501]

It is DeBarge. Switch is their first group name

[@harryellerby5286]

Roller Skating Friday nights Painters Mill skating rink Baltimore , MD 1979. I was 10 years old and her name was Nicole Vennie an d she was 12. My very first couple skate..

[@sammjackson70]

My favorite singer!

[@tommarks3726]

Sounds like I am listening to Debarge. Old school vibes.

[@kashthompson5647]

I mad u didn't research the song a little before you went over it lol. You were correct in it being a De'Barge, the lead singer is Bobby De'barge. Otherwise good video

[@TheMultiolddude]

Simple flowing music 🎶

[@ggant2884]

I call your name ... Yep Yep

[@killacam8899]

It’s Bobby Debarge the real talent in the family

[@rodneyharper2275]

Your right

[@ggant2884]

Tommy is a Dearge but was on Switch before leaving Switch to go the Debarge family group

[@TimWard-ss3ht]

The song is actually for god 🙏, they just changed it to call your name the writers were bobby debarge and his sister bunny debarge. El debarge bother

[@angelomaurizio1668]

Switch were the epitome of underrated R&B. So much talent but don't think they were promoted as they should've. Several years later Bobby Debarge would join his sister and brothers' group Debarge who would go on to have a few hits with Motown in the early to mid 80s.

[@zerores2005]

No, they fail when Bobby Debarge started using heroin again.

[@DarrylSellers]

DeBarge family members are in Switch...Bobby the lead singer, Tommy on bass, Bobby DeBarge sings a lot ot the lead vocals. El DeBarge and siblings Mark, James, Bunny and Randy made up the group DeBarge. You can definitely hear the DeBarge sound in the earlier songs by Switch. A very talented group! Fun fact, Switch got their name due to their ability to switch to different lead vocalists and instruments during a song. Incredible! 😄

[@sammjackson70]

That's not El debarge's he was not with Bobby DeBarge That's Tommy DeBarge and Switch

[@DarrylSellers]

@@sammjackson70 , thank you for the correction. I meant Bobby. I meant to type El and the other siblings were in DeBarge. I was typing too fast! 🤣

[@coreybarnes6471]

One of the DeBarge brothers are part of the group

[@vernardjohnsonii2440]

Bobby and Tommy Debarge were in Switch. Bobby was the lead singer and yes they are the older brothers of the group Debarge. El Debarge is the lead singer of Debarge 🙂

[@mikefurlong8268]

love your reaction to switch jermain jackson signed them great funk music i would love to see u react to so very hard to go by tower of power that will get you dancing keep up the great work love ur smile mike from england

[@sammjackson70]

That is Bobby Debarge!

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Lead singer Bobby Debarge is the oldest brother in the Debarge family.