LOVED IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Switch - There'll Never Be REACTION

[@akastarchild]

Welcome to the original source of the DeBarge sound. The lead singer on this song is the oldest sibling to the group DeBarge. His name was Bobby. His brother Tommy was in Switch also. Another member of Switch was, Phillip Ingram, his brother was James Ingram; who you have reacted to also, "One Hundred Ways." The reason the group was called Switch was because during a performance they were constantly switching positions of who was singing lead and they switched up on the instruments also. The person who named them was Jermaine Jackson, brother to MJ and Janet.❤❤❤❤😂

[@keithroberts4952]

Well researched and stated!

[@loritajohnson5664]

Yes!! Had crushes on some of the DeBarge brothers!

[@EriElle0625]

The only thing I knew was this was the eldest Debarge brothers’ (Bobby) group. I didn’t know anything else- except for who JJ and JI are. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@jamesgeorge5276]

Correction, Bobby was one of the lead singer's in the group Switch and the eldest brother in the Debarge family. El Debarge was the lead singer in the group Debarge. Bobby and Tommy was not apart of the group Debarge it was the younger siblings although Bobby did sing on one of their later albums he was not part of the ORIGINAL Debarge group. It was El, Bunny, Mark, Randy and James that made up the group! Bobby and Tommy Debarge will forever be known as members of Switch!

[@michaelmartin1714]

Staying with the Jackson reference. Jermaine and then wife Hazel Jackson produced this album along with some others. James Debarge was married to Janet Jackson. Can't believe you guys finally got around to Switch. Prior to this release, Switch sang on a similar song of Jermaine's titled "You need to be loved." Worth a listen.

[@generaines6369]

Bobby DeBarge had one of the greatest falsettos that is never talked about.

[@jay_Van_Money]

Their best song is "I call your name." Bobby DeBarge has an incredible voice. It also has El DeBarge on the background vocals. He was only 17 at the time.

[@mkmstillstackin]

Tremendous tune!

[@platterjockey]

The only other DeBarge member was Tommy DeBarge. Eldridge DeBarge was never in that band.

[@arizonafarang4034]

Most of their songs were good and everyone has their favorite as the best.

[@chantal6076]

Two of the Debarge family are in this fantastic group- Bobby singing lead, Tommy on bass guitar. My sister wore their album out! Another great song is I Call Your Name. Their brother El Debarge of the group Debarge still performs some Switch songs to this day.

[@platterjockey]

@@chantal6076 Yes. I was there from the beginning too. I have their first four albums with Bobby. My favorite album is "Switch II" with "Best Beat In Town" and "I Call Your name". The entire album is fantastic, and i'd like to see Rob Squad do more of their songs.

[@jay_Van_Money]

Now you're cooking! The lead singer is the oldest sibling of DeBarge.

[@kelleydavis100]

They really enjoyed the song I Like It by DeBarge!

[@elementelnins1864]

Tommy DeBarge was also in Switch and James Ingram's brother Phillip .

[@MOS650]

@@ruff500wow never knew that… they were my everythings.

[@DJC-YTVideos]

Just now put this together, from looking at the album art for the first time. The sound is unmistakable. Wow!

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

“Cooking” 😂👌🏾✌🏽

[@takiabrown4775]

You HAVE to react to "I Call Your Name" by Switch. Bobby DeBarge's vocals are so beautiful, may he RIP. They got their name, Switch, from how each member could change their roles. If you told them all to switch up their places in the band they'd never lose a step. The bass player could play piano. The piano player could play drums. The drummer could sing, etc.

[@MarcG7424]

Oh this is a rabbit hole " I Call Your Name " has to be on the Switch listening list

[@arizonafarang4034]

They don't take requests unless you pay for it

[@MarcG7424]

@@arizonafarang4034 They do read comments and somebody will pay for it and they will remember seeing the titles in the comment section and put two and two together and think this must be good and give it a listen so it doesn't hurt

[@jessearmstead2237]

This is a song that ages like fine wine. Switch is the epitome of vocals, harmony, and the some of the best falsetto ever. You have to try “ I Call Your Name “ .. this is family reunions, cookouts, Holidays, rainy days, sunny-days, any occasion music. I’m so happy you guys have finally found them..❤

[@themajicman745]

My favorite song by Switch is "I Wanna be Closer" which is smooth as 2 bags of Barbeque Lays Potato Chips.

[@tonimartim5056]

@@themajicman745 I agree.

[@annettebyrd8259]

Yesssss!! I wanna be closer is my favorite. Also I wanna be with you and it's so real are great!!

[@TheKittsPajamas]

One of the best songs to ever be created. And Amber’s description of this song was absolutely perfect.

[@kelleydavis100]

My favorite from Switch is I Call Your Name ❤

[@Musicvegan01]

Switch were originally called White Heat, who released an album produced by Barry White. When they became Switch, Jermaine Jackson (from The Jackson 5) got the band and sibling group DeBarge record deals at Motown. Jermaine wrote & produced a few of Switch's songs and members of the group were session musicians on a couple of Jermaine's solo albums in the late 1970s.

[@R-L-I]

The lead singer is a DeBarge, yes THAT DeBarge family!

[@leroywashington2053]

Amazing reaction video. Also, "I Wanna Be Closer," is another hit by this group. Deep catalog.

[@earnestyoung7302]

Hey guys the falsetto is the older brother of the debarge group. The classic Switch is I Call Your Name...dude the fdalsettos are out of this world and the harmonies are mind blowing...

[@jigg4u]

Yes, that fabulous falsetto belongs to older brother Bobby Debarge. RIP Bobby. 💗

[@shogunn2517]

El DeBarge once said "if you got something to tell your lover, put on a Switch record and let my brother Bobby tell her for you."

[@hodgesmuzick70]

Thanks to Jermaine Jackson, Michael and Janet's older brother for this group and this beautiful song. Bobby Debarge was a beast with that falsetto voice. Timeless classic song.

[@percyfoxiii4949]

I Call Your Name, you gotta hear it.

[@arizonafarang4034]

They won't do request unless someone pays

[@percyfoxiii4949]

@@arizonafarang4034 say it ain’t so

[@LileeBee8848]

@@percyfoxiii4949 Sadly it is so

[@Xfactor444-x4n]

​@@arizonafarang4034why are you mass posting this. Did they hurt your feelings or something?

[@arizonafarang4034]

@@Xfactor444-x4n No they could not hurt my feelings and I sent about 8 postings before I realized there are 100's of morons on here that didn't understand that simple fact. And if you like sending your money in no one is stopping you😃

[@kangaroojack7678]

Love it no auto tune

[@abmqa]

High School dance memories comes flooding back! Can you imagine being in high school in the 70s? Yeah, it was awesome 👌 👏

[@keepitsimpleplease9039]

Bobby DeBarge's sister Bunny commented on one of your DeBarge videos a while back. I forgot the song. She would be a good person to interview on your show. A lot of hiphop artists have sampled their music.

[@verom1898]

Man I miss this music, When people still believed in love and romance

[@pallmallred13]

One of the baddest bands ever❤❤❤❤❤❤ Rest Well Bobby DeBarge

[@trjbrew]

Wow! Back to junior high with that one! Check out the connection between Switch and DeBarge. "I call you name" and "Best beat in town" would be nice follow-ups.

[@arizonafarang4034]

No requests unless you pay on here

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

Oh My Goodness! I LOVE... LOVE... LOVE Switch❤❤❤❤❤ Especially LOVE "I Wanna Be Closer" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ So Many Wonderful #Memories

[@ShieldsUp4]

Glad you'all finally listened to Switch😊

[@latonjagreen7042]

This one right here gets me teary eyed everytime i heat it. Takes me bk to my childhood. Momma nd her friends jamming to this. RIP Bobby Debarge

[@tallicia1973]

Oh you are listening to a vibe now!! One of the best R&B groups ever!

[@greganderson1445]

They hand another hit on their second album called I Call Your Name. You'll love it. God bless.

[@arizonafarang4034]

They don't take requests unless you pay

[@Xfactor444-x4n]

They have several hits on that album

[@tarsharichardson5853]

My favorites by them are "Calling all girls", "I wanna be closer", and "I calll your name - long version".

[@brendarobinson1656]

El DeBarge said Bobby would simply open his mouth and this beautiful sound would come out. He did not lie!

[@TheeTwanSolo]

This is my SONG! My momma used to play this, along with other classics, when we were kids. My love for these joints hit different as an adult. I only wish I could thank mom one more time for putting me on to these classics.

[@theoriginalspur]

"My friend in the sky" is my favorite song by Switch 🔥🔥🔥 and like everyone is saying Bobby is the older sibling of El and the reason he sings the way he does, even though El has stated he never wanted to sing like​ that but Bobby knew it would make him a star

[@DarrylSellers]

Great song! Yes, Bobby DeBarge, one of the BEST falsetto voices of all time. Sadly, gone way too soon! Switch had ALL of the talent in the world! It's too bad that tragedy made this an "Unsung" group. Check out "I Wanna Be Closer" which features Bobby's fabulous falsetto and Phillip Ingram's (late singer James Ingram's younger brother) smooth voice! Classic Soul Music! Killer sax! The instrumentation and vocals are legendary! 🪩😊👏🏾♬🎤🎶🎸🥁🎷🎹💯

[@ESJAY0198]

2:31 Switch had a bunch of great songs. This was their most commercial. But "Love Over and Over" was a great song. 3rd lp

[@rayseva1278]

"I Wanna Be CLoser" is THE Switch song!!! KILLER sax...it's a KILLER slow-jam song!

[@SurprisedBakedBuns-nq6cd]

@@rayseva1278 Yes Phillip Ingram sang co-lead with Bobby on that song!

[@GwenByrd-d4k]

You need to see the video .Its amazing.

[@almaonyx933]

Next Switch songs y'all react to should be 'Love Over And Over Again' and 'I Call Your Name'.

[@lisajohnson521]

I LOVE Switch and DeBarge. I still listen to them.

[@billie9026]

Switch was my Daddy's nickname. It makes me love this song even more.

[@mickeykwong322]

Now you’re singing my tune! It’s 2024 and still listening to it since it came out in 1978. Check out “I Wanna Be Closer” from the same album! Great reaction!

[@Josh-pw4eh]

Since you love harmony you have to listen ( I wanna be closer ) by switch their harmonious sound will blow your mind.

[@DreMKC]

El DeBarge had a great falsetto voice and learned from his brother Bobby who’s the lead singer of Switch. Bobby really shows his vocal range and falsetto chops on a song called Don’t Take My Love Away.

[@Grainraiser]

I know everyone loves "I Call Your Name" but my favorite is "You and I". Bobby's voice is simply heavenly.

[@byronware71]

Finally! Switch is one of the best groups of the late 70's early 80's. You like Falsetto well he (Bobby Debarge) has the best one in my opinion. Brother can sing. Thank you for finally getting to them after I suggested you react to their music more than a year ago. Their best hit is "I Call Your Name" also "I wanna be closer" and "Love Over and Over Again". That's some of their best work.

[@zinarhone7642]

Loved your reaction! ❤This is one of forever favorite tunes. This entire LP was fire. Check out their song "I Wanna Be Closer.

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

Now please do I Wanna Be Closer. Bobby DeBarge’s falsetto is out of this world

[@tracylogan6636]

FINALLY y'all got around to SWITCH! You also need to hear I Call Your Name. You can only imagine how many Gen X babies were conceived from listening to this band's music!!

[@foreverjeanmarie]

Watching you all fall in love with this song with every section was so beautiful and fun to watch 😊

[@williamlane9559]

They would switch instruments at their concerts. Hence the name.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

The lead singer of this song is a DeBarge of the famous DeBarge family btw.

[@TheKittsPajamas]

When a song has an intro like this one, you already know it’s gonna be 🔥🔥🔥

[@bertisjordan1085]

Switch had one other big hit I think you both will enjoy "I Call Your Name" The band had two of the older Debarge brothers that weren't in the family group Bobby and Tommy!

[@arizonafarang4034]

I don't think they take requests unless you pay or you are on their member page.

[@brynneholt1990]

I used to think of immature things…but I’m a man now, baby. A grown man! And I’ve come a lownnnnng way!

[@MichelleT623]

I Call Your Name was one of their greatest hits. Check it out live on Soul Train. Also I Wanna Be Closer written by Jermaine Jackson

[@casey4602]

@@bertisjordan1085 I read Bobby DeBarge had a crush on Latoya Jackson and song, I Call Your Name was inspired by her.

[@tarsharichardson5853]

One way is another group that has many hits.

[@S1MPLECAVEMAN]

This the type of funk and soul you feel down to the bone 🍻

[@josephstone2280]

My Friend In The Sky Love Over And Over Again I Call Your Name Don’t Take My Love Away Best Beat In Town Switch

[@mariamarie862]

One of my favorite songs. Top 5 for me😊

[@California8-ms2wk]

Switch is a very good 70s m, early 80s R&B/Funk group. Check out “I Wanna Be Closer”, great song with a great sax rift and two great voices singing, one of them a great falsetto, and great harmonies.

[@Dude10946]

Bobby DeBarge, lead vocals. He has an insane falsetto. Check out Bolbby DeBarge-You and I. His voice is incredible

[@darkhalo0868]

I remember being about 8 or 9 years old when this song came out. We would be in class singing this song. One of the best sing-a-long songs ever.

[@mjeezey9871]

You have to checkout, "I Call Your Name," "I Wanna Be Closer," and "Best Beat In Town." You'll thank us all!

[@lanceflx63]

Well well, it’s about time. This group was discovered by Jermaine Jackson and featured two older brothers of the group Debarge; Bobby and Tommy and James Ingram’s little brother Phillip. SWITCH had several hits; I Wanna Be Closer, I Call Your Name, Love You Over and Over, My Friend In The Sky.

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

The lead singer of Switch is Bobby DeBarge. I watched a documentary about the group DeBarge. A music producer was talking to El about his part on a song. When El said that he didn't want to sound like Bobby, the producer basically told him to consider himself lucky if he COULD. El does sound a lot like him, but Bobby had the falsetto game ON LOCK!

[@horacerobinson7149]

Continue to R.I.P Bobby debarge and Tommy Debarge ❤❤. Thanks for reacting to this talented band. Here's some more suggestions for Switch I Wanna Be Closer (1978) I Wanna Be With You (1978) You Pulled A Switch (1978) You've The One For Me (1979 I Call Your Name (1979) Calling On All Girls (1979) Love Over And Over (1980) My Friend In The Sky (1980) You And I (1980) Call On Me (1981) Thanks again Jay and Amber 😊😊

[@Ravenelvenlady]

And as the song says, "there'll never be...' music today can NEVAH!!! Grateful to have grown up with this music. Glad you have the common sense and taste to appreciate.

[@GoldenLady1007]

One of the greatest love songs ever, IMHO. The late, great Bobby DeBarge's falsetto on full display. ✨️😊💛

[@whostheblackprivatestick8565]

Great reaction! Next, you need to do, "I Wanna Be Closer"--their follow-up single from their debut album, 1978.

[@SurprisedBakedBuns-nq6cd]

Barry Gordy once called Bobby Debarge the most talented person among other greats at Motown! Bobby was producing the family group Debarge!

[@otislio5554]

I wanna be closer ...is a favourite

[@googlek1]

Man... Since the days of the colorful brick in your background, I asked for this group. Please check out the 1978 live video, I Call Your Name. Then, check out, I Want To Be Closer, live video. Seeing them makes it better. I got sick and almost missed it. 3 days late.

[@Robsan40]

New R&B Artist Suggestion: The Main Ingredient "Everybody Plays The Fool" - (You'll be Hooked within the first 10 seconds of the song)

[@empire7179]

They actually follow Michael Jackson's brother Jermaine in the elevator at Motown records that's pretty much how they got there deal. But there next record should be "I Called Your Name".. You guys also should do some of El Debarge records., His last record was really hot featuring Faith Evans called " Lay With You"..

[@chancebrown106]

I’m still about 10 videos downloaded that I need to catch up on KZbin, however I seen the title of this video and IMMEDIATELY clicked it- A FALSETTO JAM

[@chancebrown106]

And the supreme light skinned coven 🤝🏽😂😭😭😭

[@NoAnimalLeftUnfedInc2015]

This is a rhythm and blues perennial jam.... Classic

[@bigE4yaG]

One my favorite songs

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

"There'll Never Be" is my favorite song by Switch. All of their music is amazing though.

[@andreajefferson8628]

One of my favorites! Great slow drag song.

[@AuntieNina68]

This song was EVERYTHING back in the day! I love that you see why. Amber I love to see you feel this song the way we have been feeling it for 40 years🥰 Imagine being 13 when you first heard it?!

[@Len102727]

Respect

[@LearnToRefine]

Before puberty, I could hit all the high notes on the Switch song, "I Call Your Name". After puberty, it was a serious challenge. Great song though. ✌🏾

[@tonimartim5056]

Thank you! Thank you! The late great Bobby Debarge is the lead singer. They're called Switch because they play so many instruments. I absolutely loved your reaction. I Wanna be Closer is another gem from Switch.

[@TheBlack-my5yf]

Besides "I Call Your Name," another nice cut by Switch is "I Wanna Be Closer."

[@melvingaines3528]

I call your name reaction is a must!!!

[@mkmstillstackin]

Huge fan of this song as a kid growing up!! Haven't heard it in eons! My older brother was in a 70's funk band growing up and they used to cover this and other Switch tunes. Aaah memories. "Best Beat In Town" is another one I'd HIGHLY recommend! EDIT: El Debarge has a recent tiny desk where he does a lot of his old tunes. He can still hit those notes at this age. Ya'll should check it out.

[@larrysmith9057]

Good morning Rob Squad, two members of Switch is related to Debarge. I WANNA BE CLOSER IS ANOTHER BANGER BY THEM.

[@lorrainetorres1430]

I LOVE SWITCH!! As soon as you started the video I had a big smile on my face because I knew what was coming & I knew Jay was gonna love the falsetto. Man when they first came out I would drive in my 1965 Impala with my homegirls play Switch on the 8 Track & all of us singing their songs. Man good times!!! I also love era of music!!

[@rickmason6157]

The legend BOBBY DEBARGE!!!!!!!!!

[@joyceedwards2708]

The group was named Switch, because all the members could sing lead. They would switch lead singers. Two of members were Bobby & Tommy DeBarge, older brothers of singing group DeBarge. Another member was Phillip Ingram, younger brother of James Ingram.

[@SD-it9ne]

They would also switch the instruments they played.

[@casey4602]

I read because the band members play multiple instruments and they'd often switch instruments..

[@casey4602]

RIP Bobby and Tommy Debarge.

[@IceManLikeGervin]

@@casey4602 The new group would become Switch due to their ability to switch to different lead vocalists and instruments during a song.

[@empire7179]

@@SD-it9ne That's the real reason why they were called switch because they was able to switch instruments.

[@MegaINVADERGIR]

They have a song called I wanna be closer🔥!! React to that hell of a falsetto

[@MrSteveLoucks]

Jay and Amber, Thank YOU for introducing me to Switch. Love this song! And I agree about the harmonies! The song reminds me of That’s The Way Of The World by Earth Wind & Fire, which you MUST checkout!

[@tonimartim5056]

You will probably like I Wanna Be Closer, Love over and Over and I Call your name.

[@MrSteveLoucks]

@@tonimartim5056 thank you!!!

[@MarshaLove0723]

❤Switch I seriously tried to wear out this album, I played it so much.

[@cosmicedi]

The instrumentation, vocals, and overall vibe from the very start is SO STRONG that you know the song is going to be incredible!

[@kevinkimbrough8010]

Jay and Amber, I have been waiting for y'all to react to Switch. You have this old guy smiling right now.The beginning of the DeBarge sound. Before El DeBarge from the group DeBarge, that beautiful falsetto you are listening to is his older brother Bobby DeBarge. Switch had Bobby and Tommy DeBarge DeBarge (their older brothers). Also on lead was Phillip Ingram (brother of r&b singer James Ingram (..100 ways) one of his many hits. Please check out Switch "I Call Your Name" and my personal favorite " I Wanna Be Closer". The name Switch came from their versatility. The group were able to switch lead singers, as well as many of the band members could switch playing different instruments. Good job guys

[@eddiet3026]

My dream reaction! And I haven't even watched yet! This song is definitely on my top ten list of all time! ❤

[@malikismail9725]

Switch was one of my favorite 70s early 80s bands who were great true musicians. If you haven’t heard or reacted to their biggest hit, “I call your Name “ - y’all should 💯

[@DanielFlores-re9ho]

I wanna be closer is the best song

[@tonimartim5056]

I love that song. Takes me back to high school.

[@DanielFlores-re9ho]

@@tonimartim5056 same here

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

YES!❤❤❤❤❤

[@elementelnins1864]

Finally I have been asking for Switch and DeBarge since your only reaction to DeBarge in your first year. I have sent emails suggesting if you can have a family of entertainers day with Switch , DeBarge,Chico DeBarge and Bunny's lead vocals song A Dream and even El DeBarge solo. I glad you are finally doing switch, maybe you can do I Call Your Name next.

[@arizonafarang4034]

The Don Kirshner live concert version would have been better but this will do as well

[@primeminister66]

One of the coldest slow jams of the late 70s. Switch was the business! Should’ve been a way bigger group, I call your name is a top notch classic slow jam as well

[@blacknative5073]

Don't know if you reacted to I call your name by Switch. That was another one of their hits.

[@hervehightower2364]

bobby debarge is so missed and switch one best groups ever this one here is one of my favorites from them .