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  • čas přidán 12. 02. 2010
  • www.myspace.com/bobbydebargeof...,{I used to think about immature things
    You know like, do you love me? Do you want me?
    Are you gonna 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, ha-ha
    'Cause those fears taught me one thing
    Taught me to hold on to my love}
    Sometimes
    I just can't help thinkin' livin' without you, baby
    See, sometime
    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'll still accept the rain
    'Cause when I'm in my lonely mood
    And I just can't be with you
    I tried everything to occupy my mind
    But there was no substitute
    Thinking all that life would be
    When you're not around
    I just could not find a way
    I wouldn't even know up from down
    But since I've had you in my life
    All these can be found
    So strong and true, baby
    All comin' from you
    You, 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 'bout what my people say
    In my life today
    Although they try to say you're not the one for me
    I'll love you any way
    'Cause their intentions might be cool
    If what they say was true
    But there's more to you than they could ever see
    And they don't even know you
    Thinking all that life would be
    When you're not around
    I just could not find a way
    I wouldn't even know up from down
    But since I've had you in my life
    All these can be found
    So strong and true, baby
    Comin' from you, you, you, you, you
    You, I call your name, girl
    (Sometimes when I get 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, girl
    Sometimes I get lonely, baby
    I call your name
    I just can't seem to help myself for not wanting to be alone
    So I call your name, I call your name, ho ho
    I think of you and it eases the pain
    Take away the strain
    I do, you do
    Birds and bees do too
    I love you, you love me
    And I know
    Whoa oh whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa
    I call your name and it eases the pain
    See, I just don't feel all by myself tonight
    It seems like someone else is out there
    Oh, thinkin' of holding someone else tonight
    So you will know where I'm comin' from
    Oh, when I'm lonely, when I'm discouraged
    Oh, I call your name, babe
    There is no substitute for you
    No one could take your place
    You're more than they could ever receive
    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
    You, I call your name, girl
    (Sometimes when I get 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
    Da da lee la la la la la la
    (Da da lee la la la la la la)
    Da da lee la la la la la la
    (Da da lee la la dee da dee da)
    Da da lee la la la la la la
    I call your name, girl
    (Da da lee la la la la la la)
    I think of you and it eases the pain
    (Da da la da dee da la da da da)
    Take away the strain
    (Da da la da da da la da da da)
    (I call you, it's you, baby)
    I call your name
    (And you, baby, and you, whoa oh)
    I call your name, girl
    (You you you you you you you you you you you you you)
    I think of you and it eases the pain
    Take away the strain
    (I call your name)
    I do, you do
    Birds and bees do too
    I love you, you love me
    And I know
    Whoa oh whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa
    I call your name and it eases the pain
    I call your name
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Komentáře • 776

  • @derrickluke8441
    @derrickluke8441 Před 2 lety +249

    R.I.P Tommy DeBarge,born September 6 1957 died October 21 2021.The music industrie has lost another outstanding singer & musician.

  • @tiffanygoblue8950
    @tiffanygoblue8950 Před 5 lety +712

    Who else is still listening in 2023💙

  • @rmatthews716
    @rmatthews716 Před 6 lety +181

    One of the greatest songs of all time

    • @lorrainepettaway1789
      @lorrainepettaway1789 Před 4 lety +5

      DEFINITELY i TRULY AGREE!

    • @grandma651
      @grandma651 Před 4 lety +5

      Yes to me this is the greatest song of all time. Bobby put his heart and soul in every song he sang.

    • @yyyyijdjyjdjyis3
      @yyyyijdjyjdjyis3 Před 3 lety

      RspspspsppsspsppdpsspsosopsoddoododosospdpdpxpxpspxpxpxpspspspspssppssppsuytsisoospsppssoLsospdsodpdpUsosdo⚪😘😘⚪🏵️🖤🍐🍐🏵️🍐🖤🍐🖤🍐🖤🍁😆😃😅😚😅😚😂😂😚😌🤣

    • @storiking650
      @storiking650 Před rokem

      💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯‼️

    • @michaelstephenson4517
      @michaelstephenson4517 Před 10 měsíci

      Yes

  • @jmosa4665
    @jmosa4665 Před 3 lety +128

    Something about listening to this song makes me emotional I just can’t explain why. Anyone else get that feeling?

    • @jordanbrown9151
      @jordanbrown9151 Před 2 lety +9

      Yea I get it man it's that real feel

    • @misscortez6621
      @misscortez6621 Před 2 lety +5

      Big time ❤️🎶💕🎼🎼❤️ one of my all time favorites 🎶🎼❤️

    • @anniegolden1923
      @anniegolden1923 Před 2 lety +8

      I get emotional whenever I hear Bobby!!!

    • @kimberlydunning8485
      @kimberlydunning8485 Před rokem +6

      I absolutely love this song!!

    • @doylewilson20
      @doylewilson20 Před rokem +2

      El Debarge sound just like em. Listen to Stay with me by. Debarge.

  • @7thWardCreole
    @7thWardCreole Před 6 lety +201

    Bobby ‘s falsetto is matchless, sublime.

  • @Kiri527
    @Kiri527 Před 13 lety +133

    This song still brings tears to my eyes. The heavenly music and Bobby's falsetto are just too much....El's falsetto is good but Bobby's is just so pure it sends a shiver down your spine.

    • @doylewilson20
      @doylewilson20 Před rokem +3

      When Debarge came out I thought they was Switch. Everybody did. They would day y'all hurd dat new Switch song.

    • @storiking650
      @storiking650 Před rokem

      Yes Lord🥺🥹🥲

    • @ernestine7911
      @ernestine7911 Před rokem +3

      Jackson's who? Debarge had a very special talent of their own probably better! Bobby us just phenomenal, beautiful family but doomed!
      So sorry for them.

    • @storiking650
      @storiking650 Před rokem +2

      @ernestine Maybe not, most are still living, save for Bobby & Tommy, so we shouldn't count them out, just as we wouldn't wanna be counted out. As long as they wake up everyday, w/breath in their bodies, there is time left for them to overcome. We should keep them in our prayers 🙏🏾.

    • @empressdre
      @empressdre Před rokem +2

      Perfectly said. Knowing everything this man has been thru. And he was still able to write and sing beautiful love songs! He's purpose was so much greater than the fucked up hand he was dealt! 💝

  • @pfull1813
    @pfull1813 Před 8 lety +226

    I'm 52 years of age and I'm so glad we had this music. The music is so bad today, riding in my car the radio is off.

    • @paulsanabria8977
      @paulsanabria8977 Před 6 lety +5

      p full I roll around town with my old school all the time. Don't even listen to the radio anymore. Its all noise now. Except the Jill Scott type of jams

    • @realbeautyness25
      @realbeautyness25 Před 5 lety +8

      LOL I am millennial AND I FEEL THE SAME

    • @daking73
      @daking73 Před 4 lety +2

      I agree with you wholeheartedly. It's really hard to find an artist that values and appreciate heartfelt lyrics with an amazing track but there is one that comes to mind. Musiq Soulchild. Check him out. He's an awesome lyricist...

    • @lebronshairline4768
      @lebronshairline4768 Před 4 lety +1

      Right

    • @lhawkins40
      @lhawkins40 Před 4 lety +4

      That’s why all this great music is on my IPhone, only old school for me, so the radio is useless, paired up to my car now I am heaven lol 😆

  • @kennethrawls1325
    @kennethrawls1325 Před 4 lety +14

    The bass line in this song is cold blooded!!

    • @storiking650
      @storiking650 Před rokem +1

      That's TOMMY DEBARGE, Bobby & El's brother who just passed in 2021. R.I.PARADISE BOBBY & TOMMY DEBARGE UR FAN'MILY LOVE YOU FOREVER❤️💕💓💞❤️‼️

  • @debjoyful1
    @debjoyful1 Před 13 lety +55

    Sweet and soulful. Thanks El for keeping Bobby alive through your performances. I can hear some of Bobby in you.I'm sure his proud of you.

  • @brightwood257
    @brightwood257 Před 11 lety +41

    They don't make them like this no more!!

  • @rik4369
    @rik4369 Před 5 lety +38

    Switch was one of best bands of any era. Bobby ( rest in peace) had no equal. The instruments were perfect. Bass, horns and lead guitar were simply perfect.
    I knew they had struggles and great tragedies. Their music's greatness can never be denied. Proven by we're still listening to it today.

  • @debrablanchard6471
    @debrablanchard6471 Před 10 lety +77

    This is my jam!!!! I adore this song, Switch, and Bobby Debarge. I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've listened to this song. At least a billion times, but it was probably a billion more times than that. I can't ever get enough of Switch and Mr. Bobby Debarge's effortless falsetto. Bobby, you're the greatest! RIP, singing with the angels.

  • @Silly.me2
    @Silly.me2 Před 4 lety +88

    Bobby had millions of female groupie, fans, crushes or whatever you want to call them. My sisters, cousins and their friends were crazy for him. So don’t ever think he was over looked back in the day. He was a Chris Brown when I was too young to even say it. But because of all the negativity, gay accusations and bashing of his name now, most women from the 70s/80s will not make a comment about Bobbys greatness. But believe me he was popping back then. Every female I came in contact with loved him and wanted to be with Bobby. We need to let him Rest In Peace. Honest I do believe he lived in hell on earth. Don’t think for one minute that some of your favorite entertainers today are not doing the same exact things he’s being accused of. I’m guessing they will be degrading them in 30 yrs. It doesn’t matter guys. We still love him. I still ❤️ Bobby DeBarge. I’ve never stopped listening to Switch because of the greatness I experienced in my childhood. Let’s appreciate what Bobby left us. Just enjoy this Legend, Music Icon, and king of Falsetto. AKA The Goat💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
    Peace

    • @audreydavis6500
      @audreydavis6500 Před 2 lety +6

      amen

    • @joyceford1455
      @joyceford1455 Před 2 lety +3

      I had a crazy crush on him too!!

    • @cynthiajordan4990
      @cynthiajordan4990 Před 2 lety +6

      Well said!! No matter what!!! Nothing takes away Bobby's Talent!!!💖👍🎶

    • @bmsupergirl
      @bmsupergirl Před 2 lety +4

      He was bad to the bone! Folks still and will always love the DeBarges!

    • @chaliebrwn6350
      @chaliebrwn6350 Před 2 lety +5

      I didn't know they dad was nasty like that.smh

  • @tunbev
    @tunbev Před 13 lety +44

    Purrfect falsetto...sends chills on my spine...Love Always to Bobby!!

  • @amjohnson1974
    @amjohnson1974 Před 13 lety +51

    Bobby Debarge...gone to soon. Truly was a jewel in music...I've heard no voice like his even though El comes the close to it. El is not going to mess with too many of Bobby's vocal acrobatics. (smile)

    • @whosaidthatimari4915
      @whosaidthatimari4915 Před 2 lety +1

      I believe the guy who was in the group "Cameo" his name was Wayne something? He really could have given Bobby a run for the 💰
      he passed away and "Cameo" replaced him
      He was in the original group "Cameo" now he was a cold falsetto hands down...they both were great falsettos I'm just saying Wayne was a bad man when it came to them high notes
      Rip to both of these brothers.

    • @charleshunt4800
      @charleshunt4800 Před rokem

      Wayne Cooper of cameo

  • @BossDogg39
    @BossDogg39 Před 12 lety +10

    Let me say this.. I grew up on Switch.. Bobby and Tommy DeBarge... You guys are the founders of DeBarge.. Tho Bobby and Tommy Put DeBarge on the Map, no recconition was givin until "DeBarge" came out in 1980. That is sad. The DeBarge Family is a talented family. Every member can sing they asses off and then some with little to no help. Bobby & Tommy... led the way.. We love you guys.. This song.. brings back great memories!

  • @videodiva3487
    @videodiva3487 Před 10 lety +137

    R.I.P Bobby! His voice was totally awesome.

  • @dezet7654
    @dezet7654 Před 2 lety +3

    Rest in Peace with the angels of God Tommy and Bobby Debarge🌹⚘🌹⚘..Switch and Bobby Debarges smooth soprano voice will never be forgotten..Takes me back to high school in the late 70s, 80s..Good happy days and music 🎶. MUCH LOVE 💜💕💜💕💜

  • @amorie2007
    @amorie2007 Před 2 lety +2

    Who's listening in 2022!!! 🗣🗣🗣No Debarge w/out Bobby Debarge!!! RIP BEAUTIFUL 😍 💜💜💜

  • @BlueDiggles
    @BlueDiggles Před 11 lety +25

    He was fineeeeeeee

  • @MJamesIII
    @MJamesIII Před 14 lety +13

    BOBBY IS ONE OF THE GREATEST, EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @teresaavent5268
    @teresaavent5268 Před 7 lety +122

    Bobbie Debarge was the truth RIP

  • @katrinahouston1604
    @katrinahouston1604 Před 7 lety +86

    bobby and el look the most alike out of the sibling and sound alike wow beautiful family😘

    • @gregjenkins4686
      @gregjenkins4686 Před 3 lety +3

      exactly i always said the same thing

    • @audreydavis6500
      @audreydavis6500 Před 2 lety +1

      yes

    • @DawgcityClev
      @DawgcityClev Před 2 lety +1

      Randy sounded like them also

    • @mariahyohannes
      @mariahyohannes Před 2 lety +1

      @@DawgcityClev That's who sound exactly alike to me, El & Randy. Bobby's falsetto was more clear and devloped his falsetto was more distinct than El's plus Bobby was a coloratura.

    • @storiking650
      @storiking650 Před rokem

      Respectfully, Bobby & El do not sound alike, no more than the similarities they'd acquired from being full genetic siblings, thus there will be subtle nuances in their voices that will ring familiar. Where people get confused most is bcuz they both use their falsetto voices & that alone is thee ONLY similarity. Bobby was beyond the shadow of a doubt thee BEST6. SANGER in thee entire DEBARGE family of 10 siblings. Bobby's instrument/gifting was more controlled, melodic, smooth, colorful, powerful, his range was 👌🏾, his beauty was in the EMOTION he conveyed, he was pure ABSOLUTE MAGICAL PERFECTION....THEE UNQUESTIONABLE BEST FALSETTO EVER RECORDED ‼️ 🙏🏾 WE LOVE, ADORE, CHERISH, HONOR & THANK YOU OH SO VERY MUCH BOBBY DEBARGE JR, R.I.P. 🙏🏾‼️

  • @Nanbebe7
    @Nanbebe7 Před 13 lety +13

    I love when he says Im a man now baby a grown man with that lovely voice!!

  • @tunbev
    @tunbev Před 13 lety +14

    Mad that Bobby is gone..Glad that his voice is still alive! Cant wait until El Debarge headlines his own concert and sings this and other songs that Bobby wrote..

  • @misscortez6621
    @misscortez6621 Před 2 lety +7

    There contributions to the music industry!!! Not to mention the beautiful memories just listening to Switch!🎼❤️ rip Bobby and Tommy!!! Your fans love you❤️

  • @katrinahouston1604
    @katrinahouston1604 Před 7 lety +101

    He was gorgeous with a beautiful falsetto voice❤

  • @shimareefoster9232
    @shimareefoster9232 Před 4 lety +48

    I miss this music. There will never be another Bobby Debarge. I grew up on this with my parents always playing this. Never realized how lucky I was to be in the presence of greatness as a child. Thanks to my father's friendships 🙏🏽

  • @raulontiveros8135
    @raulontiveros8135 Před 2 lety +6

    True Classic, old skool , still listening to this in 2021 , love Switch , Bobby had an amazing voice, so talented, Rip , he be singing this up in da Heaven now 🙏

  • @843Nappy-Jey
    @843Nappy-Jey Před 6 lety +45

    I believed that Bobby may have prepared El to continue his legacy somewhat. Because some people just know.

  • @annkendall6914
    @annkendall6914 Před 2 lety +4

    OMG love this tune be looking for it long time. Can't stop listening to it Bring back memories. Music from back in the days.

  • @michelegilchrist7535
    @michelegilchrist7535 Před 9 lety +39

    Best Song Ever!!!!

  • @sagechronicles5081
    @sagechronicles5081 Před rokem +10

    It's always the people with the most pain that are diamonds and shine so bright through their art of expression.. Bobby was DEFINITELY a precious gem that was drowning internally... So Beautiful there's nobody that could deliver so effortlessly and angelic like him...I hope now he's at peace in heaven. 🕊️

    • @jillplay5896
      @jillplay5896 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Bobby just couldn't shake that demon but he had the talent,we can't take that from him Drugs are nothing to play with !. I trust that others will try not to go down that road! Live life to the fullest, just wasn't his time. Old lady from Jax,NC 😥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⭐

  • @lalyyanez3158
    @lalyyanez3158 Před 2 lety +3

    I remember so well back when I was just starting to play musical instruments, influenced by 60's Soul and Rock ... As the 70's came along into High School I began to buy my own albums and I found this album by Switch, I was blown away, being the same age as Bobby DeBarge I realized I how far behind I was as a striving musician, Thank you Bobby and Switch for the wake up call. Then came his brother Eldrige... Thank you for All this Love and the rest is history !❤

  • @sandybeachbeach
    @sandybeachbeach Před 11 lety +12

    the best song ever.

  • @GalaxyMystique
    @GalaxyMystique Před 4 lety +17

    Its safe to say I am addicted to this song I listen to it almost everyday. The melody, the vocals are so enchanting. "I think of you and it eases the pain, take away the strain" I can just feel the emotion coming from that line....damn

    • @luckap79
      @luckap79  Před 4 lety +1

      Juana Mason neyo did a cool cover too

  • @ANTPHRESSH89
    @ANTPHRESSH89 Před 9 lety +153

    THIS SONG MAKES ME CRY EVERY TIME! :') I MISS YOU BOBBY. GODFATHER OF THE FALSETTO!

    • @mimidudley2058
      @mimidudley2058 Před 9 lety +6

      Me too. I thought I was the only one.

    • @ANTPHRESSH89
      @ANTPHRESSH89 Před 9 lety +11

      Kameela Wilson He is my cousin and i am thankful for him teaching me how to sing and how to hold high notes.

    • @mimidudley2058
      @mimidudley2058 Před 9 lety +2

      ANTPHRESSH Really? Are you doing anything with your music?

    • @ANTPHRESSH89
      @ANTPHRESSH89 Před 9 lety +3

      Kameela Wilson I am gonna make a new youtube. I will start singing. Add me to your circles and i will keep you updated. :) Singing is my passion.

    • @mimidudley2058
      @mimidudley2058 Před 9 lety +1

      ANTPHRESSH I sing as well. Maybe we could do a duet one day.

  • @ks1ladilvr
    @ks1ladilvr Před 13 lety +8

    Switch was the kind of group my crew tried to be like, have most of their music, hope there are many others so that it will never die RIP Bobby....

  • @staceyfields3883
    @staceyfields3883 Před 2 lety +13

    I love all the Debarges and I loved Switch.And Bobby had such a beautiful voice.And so does El.Rip Tommy Debarge.

  • @ivalinapasse2469
    @ivalinapasse2469 Před 5 lety +22

    El and Bobby Debarge Look so much alike!!!!!!

  • @inner1beauty1
    @inner1beauty1 Před 11 lety +24

    RIP Bobby...I love, love, love this song...it's truly a timeless classic. Love you guys, you all had raw, genuine talent. Not to mention you were SOOOOOO FINE! Thanks for the beautiful walk down memory lane.

  • @jeff1966ize
    @jeff1966ize Před 12 lety +13

    Bobby DeBarge was one of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time. RIP my Brutha !!!

  • @gillybmore
    @gillybmore Před 9 lety +62

    That damn Bobby Debarge.... you can't listen without singing along and trying to hit those notes.....one of the first songs I heard when my momma let me listen to secular music....messed me up for life....gotta have real singing, music and yes I pay attention to the background.....of every song.....

  • @JamesWilliams-lu8vf
    @JamesWilliams-lu8vf Před 4 lety +6

    My twin brother and I followed switch and went to several concerts in the bay area in the late 70's and early 80's. . Switch was such a hit. From the way they dressed and crooned. They were way ahead of their time back in 79. I lived and loved every minute of it. Truly magical times. RIP brother Bobby! His falsetto was simply original

  • @michellesummer6926
    @michellesummer6926 Před 8 lety +43

    2016 and all these years I thought El was singing this song. Had never heard of Switch but remember the music. How awesome was Bobbie man! I thought El had stage presence, Bobby gives up all the Finesse and sexxy! Dang! Whoa! I hate drugs man...smh Fine brothers! 💯💗

  • @danabrown276
    @danabrown276 Před 3 lety +7

    Seriously.... this music is so good that you can almost taste it.

  • @laned03
    @laned03 Před 14 lety +10

    bobby would have been so proud of el from his live performances the other night..el was great...sound just like bobby

  • @XxBabyGurlLovexX
    @XxBabyGurlLovexX Před 4 lety +16

    Lucky, this is a lovely tribute dedicated to Bobby. He was such a beautiful and charming man ❤ I can never get this song out of my mind. All I could do was nod my head to it and smile the entire time 😊

  • @Mrcee215
    @Mrcee215 Před 6 lety +43

    Bobby makes me wish I were alive in the 70’s

    • @charlenejohnson6378
      @charlenejohnson6378 Před 4 lety +4

      I was, it was the BEST. I miss the 70's

    • @DAYJUHNAY
      @DAYJUHNAY Před 4 lety +2

      I feel you! The whole Debarge family had me wishing the same thing after I watched their episode of Unsung.

    • @LyntisMoten
      @LyntisMoten Před 4 lety +1

      I was

    • @LifeOfAnEmpath
      @LifeOfAnEmpath Před 2 lety

      I was...and it was a great time to be alive

  • @kenardwilcher7944
    @kenardwilcher7944 Před 8 lety +51

    Just last week my mama called me into the kitchen & she was listening to this song & now I got this song on repeat on my phone....I love this song

  • @mimijenkins4960
    @mimijenkins4960 Před 6 lety +66

    Hell..Phillip Ingram is the truth, too..lawd!!

    • @MsVanillaSugar
      @MsVanillaSugar Před 4 lety +7

      I agree Phillip Ingram is truly good looking too😍😍!! He's still handsome today!

    • @michaeljackson8182
      @michaeljackson8182 Před 4 lety +4

      Facts!!!!! Philip Ingram Can Sang!!!!!

    • @catcat9316
      @catcat9316 Před 4 lety +5

      Yes lawdddd!!!

  • @torpedoboy4
    @torpedoboy4 Před 13 lety +4

    one of the best songs in the history of songdom.

  • @sandrawilliams3353
    @sandrawilliams3353 Před 2 lety +2

    Clean Crisp Meaningful Music. I’m 57 and Greatful and Thankful to hear and know True Music. Listen to Deep Love Respect and Passion Flowing. Blessings

  • @michaelreynosa195
    @michaelreynosa195 Před rokem +2

    The song still and always will be a jam I love the band switch I still have their album when it came out still in great condition I played it one time to record it on cassettes and never opened it again I sealed it back up like my other albums I have a big great collection of old school albums... I still remember playing this off the cassette I know a lot of people out there are still playing this song..EL

  • @davienstrong1192
    @davienstrong1192 Před 2 lety +9

    My regal memory of this song is driving around with my aunt and grandmother during my freshmen year of high school (2006). We stayed in Milwaukee and would take drives to Chicago and each time my aunt would play this song.

  • @GOGITTA101
    @GOGITTA101 Před 8 lety +27

    The Vocals..Lyrics...the blending acoustics..Melody....are Magical...Sheer Nostalgic...

  • @melodysanger103
    @melodysanger103 Před 5 lety +17

    HAPPY 61ST BIRTHDAY THOMAS "TOMMY" DEBARGE (SEPTEMBER 5, 2018)

  • @divadoll606
    @divadoll606 Před 5 lety +10

    Very special voice. So clear, and pure, and incredible.

  • @kl3620
    @kl3620 Před 4 lety +5

    Tommy and that baseline- it’s fierce!

  • @danaj8010
    @danaj8010 Před 8 lety +26

    Bobby debarge, favorite singer from family, then el...

  • @titonety
    @titonety Před 13 lety +3

    OMG... This brings me back.. I love this song; especially bobby debarge; such a talented and beautiful man. Fame (drugs) destroyed his career; It's a shame. RIP Bobby!!!

  • @UniqueSyko72
    @UniqueSyko72 Před 13 lety +19

    I use to think about immature things... u no like do ya luv me.. do ya want me... are ya gonna call me like you said you would.. is this really yo realllllll fon numba!?
    (CLASSIC!)

  • @barbaravire6439
    @barbaravire6439 Před 9 lety +39

    What a hell of a Tenor the Best in the music intertainment their ever was no one in the likes of Bobbie!

    • @barbaravire6439
      @barbaravire6439 Před 9 lety +2

      You be surprise who don't remember Switch! are you kidding me even my children knows about them? where you been?

    • @kidsanders3913
      @kidsanders3913 Před 6 lety +1

      El Debarge younger brother also gifted with same range, check out, " Secret Garden " with Quincey Jones writing and producing with other key ingredients , Al B. Sure, James Ingram, with Barry White bringing The Bass to top it off !

    • @cain1830
      @cain1830 Před 5 lety +6

      Bobby wasn't a tenor.

    • @terry21651
      @terry21651 Před 4 lety +6

      Bobby was falsetto

    • @joel2421
      @joel2421 Před 3 lety

      @@cain1830 He was a Countertenor actually, people think he’s singing Falsetto, but most of the time he isn’t.

  • @softmusic86
    @softmusic86 Před 9 lety +22

    God I love this. My favorite parts are music then," I DO,YOU do birds and bees do tooo"...Then,"There is no substitute for you,no one could take your place."I'm glad we can't scratch CZcams videos,from replaying so much lol...

    • @GizmetDora
      @GizmetDora Před 9 lety +1

      softmusic86 My favorite parts, too!!

  • @geebee44
    @geebee44 Před 3 lety +16

    I've been loving this song since first hearing it at the age of 8 or 9... been singing it and up until today i didn't realize how great the penmanship and arrangement on it truly. Shit is on a magnificent level. It's no wonder that it still sounds so great to the ears this many years after it's release...

  • @_olskool
    @_olskool Před 6 lety +179

    It's something about his voice the instruments and the melody at 3:15 "And it eases the pain" something about that part gave me chills

    • @rmatthews716
      @rmatthews716 Před 6 lety +9

      Marleygirl Dread
      One of the people in heaven I hope to meet.

    • @_olskool
      @_olskool Před 6 lety +5

      R Matthews Ahhh🌻How I would love that as well..love 💙

    • @t.huntiesfaith9562
      @t.huntiesfaith9562 Před 6 lety +8

      Marleygirl....what you probably hear is El's voice in the background. You know it was said that El use to do back-up singing for Switch also. To me it sounds just like El....

    • @gregoryhundley1893
      @gregoryhundley1893 Před 5 lety +2

      America ..
      Mr D.C.
      shit back in the day.
      stright old school.

    • @lawrencecoley1652
      @lawrencecoley1652 Před 5 lety +4

      T. Honey Awoke that’s El’s older brother

  • @margiewhite2847
    @margiewhite2847 Před 6 lety +10

    the band is so awesome on this song

  • @Shinemodel
    @Shinemodel Před 12 lety +4

    Sad to say music is not like this anymore,

  • @rreal9741
    @rreal9741 Před 4 lety +1

    Bobby DeBarge is my favorite singer

  • @joyroberts8266
    @joyroberts8266 Před 10 měsíci +3

    R.I.P. Bobby & Tommy DeBarge!!! Still listening in 7/24/23!!!

  • @natalee217
    @natalee217 Před 2 lety +2

    I wish he didn’t have that rough start in life, maybe we would still have him with us. RIP Bobby

  • @yevettereddiamond8845
    @yevettereddiamond8845 Před 11 lety +6

    ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS EVERY SUNG,WRITTEN....

  • @henryhawkins1194
    @henryhawkins1194 Před 3 lety +9

    Thank you so much for posting this treasure of a song. The memories of yesteryear brings tears of joy. Bobby has been and will always be one of the greatest voices ever.

  • @mariachambers6465
    @mariachambers6465 Před 5 lety +7

    Bobby's voice eases the pain💙

  • @fmglocksmith3901
    @fmglocksmith3901 Před 10 měsíci +4

    2023 still listings R.I.P Bobby 😢

  • @craytonalvonia
    @craytonalvonia Před 11 lety +7

    This song take me back to elementary school. Switch was a very talented band. They are the premiere falsetto group of the late 70's. I can't decide if "I call your name" or "There'll never be" is my favorite song by the group. They paved the way for their other siblings: the DeBarges, El and Chico. RIP Bobby.

  • @danagradaya
    @danagradaya Před 13 lety +8

    I will always love this song!!!!!!!

  • @CapricornFinesse
    @CapricornFinesse Před 3 lety +6

    “I try everything to occupy my mind, but there is no Substitute!” I can hear him sing that part to me everyday forever. ❤️You Bobby

  • @liamountain
    @liamountain Před 13 lety +4

    This was when music was REAL!!! It had content and substance. Come on ALL you songwriters out there, let's get back to basics!!!

  • @valinetucker1792
    @valinetucker1792 Před 2 lety +2

    Switch🎶 Omg every time I hear a Switch song 🎧 it brings back so many good memories.🥰 The music today just don’t do it for me. This group was definitely one of the all time greatest to ever do it!!!! And they did it superbly so much talent in those 6 men , Bobby and Philip voices nothing can compare in my opinion. 🎶 I’ve been listening to Switch since I was a teenager, I’ll be 61 next week June 12th and I’m still listening to Switch cause They’ll never be better music 🎶 not for me anyway. I call your name is my all time favorite 😍 Rest In Paradise Bobby and Tommy DeBarge 🕊🕊🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️ Thanks for the wonderful music 🎶 🥰😍❤️#SWITCH ❤️

  • @mst.o.5980
    @mst.o.5980 Před rokem +2

    I miss hearing people that can really sing like this. I remember this song. I was in 4th grade. Bobby DeBarge was the finest guy I had ever seen. & he could sing. I told my Mom when I grow up, I want to marry someone like him. 💕

  • @menaj2954
    @menaj2954 Před 5 lety +16

    El debarge sounds just like his brother. The faleseto

  • @1mauddy
    @1mauddy Před 9 lety +72

    RIP Bobby Debarge.

  • @dwightwoods1057
    @dwightwoods1057 Před 10 lety +36

    I Play this a lot because nobody remember switch.

  • @ladyaquarius7651
    @ladyaquarius7651 Před měsícem +2

    Still listening in 2024

  • @RobynB200
    @RobynB200 Před 7 lety +29

    Luv this song so much

    • @caketv5860
      @caketv5860 Před 7 lety +3

      me 2 dis is my favor of all time

  • @leroytate374
    @leroytate374 Před 10 lety +21

    1979 wow !

    • @bobrob376
      @bobrob376 Před 7 lety +1

      This Song , zoom from the commodores, Michaels off the wall and The FIRST Hip Hop Album. Thankful to be born in a year of great music!!!

  • @Saphdoll
    @Saphdoll Před 13 lety +4

    This was the s**t. I'm ready to get up and dance now but I'm at work damn.

  • @adriangreen9785
    @adriangreen9785 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Bobby had star written alll over him. People like that are very rare in life and most of them are usually here for a very short time

  • @Tazman1234
    @Tazman1234 Před 2 lety +1

    This is my favorite song by switch. RIP Bobby and Tommy...

  • @ronniegunn5670
    @ronniegunn5670 Před 2 lety +3

    I am still listening, love the music and the originality of the lyrics, you can see what they are singing about

  • @RosDC
    @RosDC Před 6 lety +3

    We love you Bobby. RIP!

  • @marquishadixon5401
    @marquishadixon5401 Před rokem +2

    Bobby Debarge, One of the best voices to pick up a microphone!

  • @t.huntiesfaith9562
    @t.huntiesfaith9562 Před 5 lety +6

    Love the 🎻 violins. I also read that this was a spiritual song the family wrote at firist....Bobby rewrote it. Anyway, it's beautiful.

  • @KINGBATTLE499
    @KINGBATTLE499 Před 7 lety +3

    This reminds me of my childhood , my father used to listen to this when I was kid , it's crazy how I can still remember this but it was 2000

  • @paulsanabria8977
    @paulsanabria8977 Před 6 lety +2

    Damn that's the jam. Remember back in the day when you use to sing to your girl??? What happen to love and courtship?

  • @lissajean7
    @lissajean7 Před 14 lety +4

    bobby is soooo good looking!!!

  • @PrettyCoG
    @PrettyCoG Před 2 lety +2

    RIH Tommy Debarge. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. Sunrise: 9/6/57 Sunset: 10/21/21

  • @desireemarielove4189
    @desireemarielove4189 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I’m from Detroit in the 90’s this stayed on the radio

  • @missuma2
    @missuma2 Před 12 lety +4

    Rest in peace Bobby DeBarge...