Tommy DeBarge A Musical Remembrance

Previously, I mentioned that SWITCH did an event on December 6, 2021 and we had the videos of both Deon Estus and Tommy DeBarge. We lost them 10 days apart in October.
I posted the Musical Remembrance of Deon on Saturday December 11, 2021. Here's Tommy's musical remembrance. Both of these videos were put together by Akili Nickson, who did a wonderful job.
Both Tommy & Deon were phenomenal talents and we were happy to share the stage with them the times we were able to. Both of them will be sorely missed.
ENJOY,
Phillip Ingram

[@Homeschool4Christ]

My daddy played right here where I now live in arizona. Thank you phillip, for sharing, I miss my daddy 😥🕯🙏🏼📖... Jesus is King. -alana

[@THEPhillipIngramChannel]

Alana, we miss his as well, him and Bobby. We all made something special together that still has an impact on many, and for that we can be grateful

[@Homeschool4Christ]

@@THEPhillipIngramChannel wish I could of been there, glad andrew was able to be. May God bless you. 🙇🏽

[@cewqnegu6846]

@@THEPhillipIngramChannel That's right, Brother Phillip! I always start singing the inspiring and motivating songs of SWITCH, whenever & wherever I Am. Keeps a Brotha going strong!!!

[@slowjams_live]

RIP Tommy Debarge🙏🏾❤🕊 Thanks for sharing this!

[@daveniadean3318]

I love this song. Tommy's voice was amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@BrooklynLove55]

Thank you Brother Ingram for this loving tribute to the DeBarge brothers.

[@lexdee523]

This is a beautiful tribute to a wonderful musician and best bass player. Gone but will NEVER be forgotten. We miss you Tommy, R.I.P my brother ❤

[@loissprague167]

A Brighter Tomorrow was the perfect song to end the video. I’ll take advantage of the moment and say that the Reach For Tomorrow album is a masterpiece and a true musician’s album that, in my opinion, is second to none.As much as I would like to go on about it, I’ll wait for another time because this moment is about the incredible Tommy DeBarge whose contribution was as invaluable as every other member of Switch in making music that, I believe, will prove to stand the test of time.

[@bigwrdzable]

I was "BLOWN AWAY" when I found out, Tommy wrote and sung, "Finally Found Somebody New!" Sounds just like, his Brotha!

[@loissprague167]

I am truly looking forward to it. I rate Tommy as one of my favourite bass players, right up there, with Larry Graham, George Porter Jr., and James Jamerson. I really enjoyed the tribute video for Deon Estus. It was a warm and wonderful insight to the man and musician….and I learned that there is a James Ingram Way, too!

[@deey6552]

Wow, didn't realize Tommy sang that part of There'll Never Be...beautiful...thank you for sharing all of this with us, Sir...

[@plumjade4584]

Their sound was so crisp and beautiful, Switch real icons of classic Black music. Thank you for posting.

[@bernettamorton3626]

Loved the visual transformations right along with the impeccable vocals!

[@cewqnegu6846]

Thank you for the great "Tommy DeBarge...Musical Remembrance" and especially for the many great SWITCH albums (I own them all.) with the most "inspiring" songs that got me through my rough & dire high school teenage years and all throughout life (including now). I Am now, a youthful & vibrant 62 yrs young! I finished recording a SWITCH tribute song a few months ago, called "S.W.I.T.C.H. to this Song ([S]ongs [W]ith [I]nspirational [T]hemes [C]ontinually [H]eal...)" My two eldest Brother's names are Bobby (Robert) the Soul Singer :RIP and Thomas (Tommy): RIP I wish you and yours, MUCH continued success in all of your endeavors and especially MOST ABUNDANT BLESSINGS!!!

[@bigwrdzable]

That was, AWESOME! I LOVE TOMMY DEBARGE! Thank you, for sharing!

[@cheryljonestwin]

Beautiful tribute Phillip! Continued sweet rest Tommy.

[@dougwilliams800]

This was a great send off for TOMMY DEBARGE👍🏿 SWITCH 4 LIFE!!! Thank Phil.

[@wingchundragon]

Jeez he had an awesome voice. Rest in paradise.

[@johnjones9642]

always proud of switch & Phillip especially me being from Akron.

[@patricialk4996]

So very heartbreaking. But he’s finally free!

[@dominicmundy6022]

My God phillip the Harmony and the nostalgia WoW! You talk about a grown man sitting here Smiling with tears of joy. Let me tell somthing Akilli was riding that 2 verse doing lead and Freakin that background in at the same in with his own twist to it. Hey Bobby probably was smiling on that one and Tommy is about as close as your gonna to bobby when he got to sanging #1 timeless song ever by some timeless musicians not a group people... Musicians. Been loving yall for life since day one.

[@cewqnegu6846]

You're so right about Tommy's voice being as close to Bobby's...

[@KeithCopeland778]

Tommy's bass playing on "You Wear It Well" is one of my all-time favorite basslines!!!!! He was AWESOME on that song!!! What a gifted family!!! RIP Tommy. Deon Estus was a monster bassist!!!! His solo on the extended version of "I'm You Man" still blows me away!!!!! RIP Deon.

[@CBrown9758]

Woo, Phillip u have some incredible pictures in your archive, thank u for sharing.☝️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@veedapd588]

Heaven just received a very talented musician. Rest in peace Mr. Thomas DeBarge. I remembered all the songs featured in this tribute. Love music by Switch to this very day. 🎤🎹🎶 RIP Tommy 🕇🙏

[@camilleeckles7150]

I loved this group & y'all was some fine brothers❤❤ Thanks for sharing Phillip.

[@sylart57]

Tommy was a first rate bassist and a great singer!! I was on my way to Michigan last October, when a friend told me that he passed away a day or so earlier. It felt like all of the air was sucked out of my car!! He was/is one of the bass players that I hope to some day reach that level of excellence on my bass!! Rest well, my brother.

[@barrywilliams2409]

I always thought Tommy should have a been a top session bassist, incredible groove & tone! RIP, Tommy Debarge 🙏🏾✝️❤

[@MasterKhem]

Phil, this was lovely, man!!! Thank You for Your contribution to switch, as well. Some exclusive audio you shared. I loved Bobby, but You were overlooked in the group if You ask Me. I wish You got more exposure. RIP, Tommy!!! Before My time, but this was awesome music.

[@eddyballester8990]

Thank You Phillip… enjoyed it very much. I too wasn’t aware his impressive vocals as well… remarkable talent, as are you. Thanks again for sharing with us. John 5: 28,29

[@NikStratus]

Thank you, Phillip! The photos and videos of you guys and my cousins Beej and Tommy are just amazing! No auto-tune, just pure solid soul & genius at work

[@valenciawallace1726]

A beautiful tribute ♥️

[@go2yourself]

Wonderful tribute, I really love the visual and vocal history ❤ Mostly appreciate the private photos.... priceless ❤ thank you for sharing

[@nathanielwilliams3551]

RIP Bobby and Tommy!!

[@mr.madmanswiss1235]

Cool video tribute R.i.P Mr.Debarge

[@CBrown9758]

Wow, I shouldn't be surprised at Tommy hitting notes close to Bobby’s.

[@camiosis]

Wow RIP Thomas DeBarge.....great remembrance video.

[@christopherarnold9138]

Rest In Power King!!

[@ettamae05]

RIP to the GREATEST!!

[@ettamae05]

🥺😢

[@shadee15]

Tears

[@carmelahilliardmarykaybeau9772]

Detroit home grown ❤

[@bossbabies347]

❤️

[@loissprague167]

What name was chosen for the elephant and where did it end up? I sure wish I could see a copy of that Right On article.

[@user-eg9wf2ql9e]

Was that tommy singing the first verse of “why’d you let love fail”?

[@THEPhillipIngramChannel]

Yes!

[@user-eg9wf2ql9e]

@@THEPhillipIngramChannel Oh wow i’ve always wondered if it was him! I have always loved the key & the arrangement of that song!

[@richardfranks-hi4sn]

@@THEPhillipIngramChannel I wonder why’d he didn’t lead on more songs. He could his ass off too

[@sherrdi6778]

Who did the falsetto on the song, CALL ON ME, which is on the Switch V album

[@FulPhilingMusic]

It was Terrance Gaines, he worked with us on this album. Bobby was only on the song, 'I Luv It'.

[@sherrdi6778]

​@@FulPhilingMusic Oh okay. Because there is a debate going on at this one website that it was Bobby who's falsetto was on CALL ON ME. I said it wasn't Bobby. I could just tell, me and others could. But then there were fans who said we were wrong. And Tommy song well. We fans didn't realize how well he could sang. Sounds like he had that DeBarge falsetto too. Thank you for the clarification and have a blessed day

[@lorenharris2965]

Was that Jesse Johnson at 11:19?!

[@ramonaparran7304]

I am glad I wasn't the only one who saw that .

[@forensicaccountant259]

Celebrity Theatre?