switch i wanna be closer

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  • čas přidán 29. 12. 2010
  • el darbage big brother singin i wanna be closer to you baby
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Komentáře • 208

  • @ohheybih
    @ohheybih Před 6 lety +53

    I love Bobby's voice obviously but I'm loving Phillip's leads too. They play beautifully off each other.

  • @123321ez
    @123321ez Před 12 lety +60

    So amazing he was. This is how Bobby did it on a bad night. Bobby was the best of the best and I'm old school.. Delfonics, Stylistics, Blue Magic ect. Bobby was the cream of the crop... man was one in a billion and the world would know this had he kept his demons in check. They don't make em like Bobby anymore.
    Bobby, I love you, I miss you and god bless you. Thank you for you have blessed us.
    They should have cloned this one.

    • @gemininine5800
      @gemininine5800 Před 2 lety +2

      He was!... i didnt even realize that either!

    • @user-zq4yl3sg3l
      @user-zq4yl3sg3l Před 7 měsíci +6

      Exactly ON A BAD NIGHT. RESPECT SWITCH AND LOVING ME SOME BOBBY ❤4LIFE

    • @7msowens
      @7msowens Před měsícem

      Amen

  • @Vacationcondoslasvegas
    @Vacationcondoslasvegas Před 7 lety +21

    This song can't be more soulful...this is how you sing!

  • @elwin38
    @elwin38 Před 9 lety +15

    My favorite Switch song of all time! A lot of so called fans think "I call your name" and "There'll never be" are the "only" hits they have.

  • @tyn833
    @tyn833 Před 12 lety +13

    There will never be another Bobby Debarge.R.I.P

  • @lemmon9mm
    @lemmon9mm Před 12 lety +9

    I tip my hat to whoever found this video so old but so clear. It's a beautiful thing.

  • @mst.o.5980
    @mst.o.5980 Před rokem +7

    Sing Bobby! I was 7 when they did this song but loved it! My Mom played all their songs all the time. That’s where El DeBarge got his talent from. Bobby is his big brother. Wish people could sing like this now instead of all the cursing & acting a fool. R.I.P. Bobby DeBarge!!

  • @traceywilson9956
    @traceywilson9956 Před 7 lety +13

    I love to hear Bobby DeBarge voice and miss him.

  • @mchilds319
    @mchilds319 Před 7 lety +33

    Phillip Ingram is fine....Looking like I picture Jesus to look like...And the song is beautiful with Bobby and his beautiful voice and his gorgeous looks. I miss these types of songs. Songs of the 70s to the 90s was banging. Boy Groups...Yeah. The girls were slamming too.

    • @mistress_ofdune
      @mistress_ofdune Před 7 lety +4

      I feel the same. Backin the day I bought the album based off Phillip Ingram's looks alone, lol.

    • @ACSaaang
      @ACSaaang Před 7 lety

      Terry Sanders Yep!

  • @eugenetelan4528
    @eugenetelan4528 Před 10 lety +7

    Rest in Peace Bobby Debarge Jr. the closest one to you is your little brother El Debarge. Thanks for teach him how to hit those falsetto notes. I wanna hear El sing this song. El will kill it. I WANNA BE CLOSER TO YOU BABY...............

  • @MotivatedMia
    @MotivatedMia Před 8 měsíci +7

    This is real music..... it really has a meaning and I love it 🥰 I don't know what music my generation is putting out but it don't have a meaning no more. There is nothing like old school songs to me....R.I.P. Bobby Debarge love his voice he was so talented...the entire group Switch was all good too the harmony in this song was on point 😊❤

  • @chantayharrison9161
    @chantayharrison9161 Před 5 lety +4

    This was one of the songs Bobby D and brother, I don't hear songs like this anymore you hold your LOVE and slow dance on this on, RIP Bobby

  • @rivotte1822
    @rivotte1822 Před 11 lety +20

    Bobby, REST IN PEACE - my beautiful brother. 08-16-12.

  • @kenzcandy
    @kenzcandy Před 11 lety +12

    Man this song still brings tears to my eyes and give me chillz this is one of the those NEVER EVER GET TIRED OF HEARING SONGS...THANKS SO MUCH FOR GIVING US MUCH TALENT...this is a COLLECTORS ITEMS I would have a nice candelight dinner anynight and it will always DO THE TRICK! MUCH LOVE TO ALL "DEBARGES"...

  • @laurastevenson2785
    @laurastevenson2785 Před rokem +5

    This is absolutely a beautiful song, and Bobby tears it up. I miss him dearly because he was so talented. God Bless love’s 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾

  • @leonkendrick9675
    @leonkendrick9675 Před 10 lety +14

    Man thank god for technology because imagine not being able to flash back to smooth real old love songs like this one. reminds me of some of my real hot summers breezy nights

  • @randymccloud5743
    @randymccloud5743 Před 6 lety +5

    Got this 'ole school jam on my mp3, with some other Switch classics. Few falsetto's can compare to Bobby D's...his brother El...Phillip Baily...and the lead singer for Heatwave come to mind. Classic r & b.

  • @rivotte1822
    @rivotte1822 Před 8 lety +11

    Bobby, it has been 20 years since you left to be with the Lord. i will continue to enjoy the musical gift , you left us. Rest In Peace with our Lord. 08/16/15.

  • @lajuane1
    @lajuane1 Před 10 lety +28

    This song. Brings tears to my Eyes EVERYTIME I hear it. and I HAVE TO SING ALONG. All the words to this song touch my heart since the first time I ever heard it. I Love it so much that this HAS to played at my own Funeral!

    • @summerbreeze8890
      @summerbreeze8890 Před 3 lety

      Me too!❤❤

    • @user-zq4yl3sg3l
      @user-zq4yl3sg3l Před měsícem

      Me too. Truly it brings me to tears. 😢 Even in his death BOBBY AND TOMMY IS LOVED. REST EASY IN PARADISE ❤

  • @LadiiSwaggaable
    @LadiiSwaggaable Před 13 lety +5

    I really loved this song r.i.p. Bobby.

  • @julianaylor2600
    @julianaylor2600 Před 9 lety +12

    5 Miserable people had no one to be close to, still banging this song in 2015 so you know it's the that ish, love love Bobby Debarge.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  • @yahwehsgirl4084
    @yahwehsgirl4084 Před 7 lety +8

    Wow Bobby and that Phillip pure harmony. I so loved me some switch. Missed that kind of talent . How did we get to where we are now singing about some lemonaide and vulgar lyrics about turning pages of a bible with menses. May Yahweh have mercy its a dog gone shame

  • @Harlemblkboy
    @Harlemblkboy Před 7 lety +22

    they sound so perfect I can't believe this is live! SANG!

    • @Fakename70
      @Fakename70 Před 6 lety +2

      DANDY TERRY
      It's mimed. You had to watch Midnight Special, SNL or The Olde Grey Whistle Test for actual live performances back then.

    • @sammjackson70
      @sammjackson70 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@Fakename70What? Switch didn't need any help they great by themselves doing this song😮!

    • @Fakename70
      @Fakename70 Před 8 měsíci

      @@sammjackson70
      Fast forward to 3:09 and notice that we’re hearing a ride cymbal from the drums, but we’re SEEING him on the hi-hat.
      And, before the “performance” fades out - just like a record - let me know where and when you spot the saxophone.

    • @sammjackson70
      @sammjackson70 Před 8 měsíci

      @@Fakename70 you faked talk about the music. Play today that's faking they use they use empathize any used computers to back up their music me you're fake

  • @alisajefferson7325
    @alisajefferson7325 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Bobby voice was 🔥,,all of them together sooooo very amazing , They don’t make groups like this and all in Harmony with each other too ♥️♥️, Just so Beautiful sung

  • @luvmesomeolskool313
    @luvmesomeolskool313 Před 8 lety +13

    This music just does something to your soul! Makes u feel good!

  • @RalphMFlores1
    @RalphMFlores1 Před 11 lety +15

    Why can't we still have Soul music like this anymore? I feel sad for my children that this doesn't exist anymore for them to experience, enjoy and dance to. The fact that Hip-Hop has killed this music is a sad and unfortunate reality.

  • @durellmartin9206
    @durellmartin9206 Před 6 lety +5

    bobbys first verse...i know a voice like that would make any girl know he meant that shit! down to his soul...ooooooo AINT GONE WASTE!!! NO MORE TIIIIIIMMMMEEE WISHIN YOU WERE MINE!!!!!

  • @riverblue2
    @riverblue2 Před 12 lety +8

    No words! Beautiful music...

  • @AZPhemale
    @AZPhemale Před 9 lety +8

    Now that is music and singing.

  • @ronstewartjr1507
    @ronstewartjr1507 Před 8 lety +8

    pure talent fatal flaws bobby had it and couldnt shake the inner demons that mess up him and his sibling

  • @ubezygirl1
    @ubezygirl1 Před 8 lety +8

    This song is that good old fashion, Slow Dancing Music on the dance floor; or Baby Making Music in the bedroom. I really love this song. It is too bad El Debarge couldn't sing like his older brother, but we appreciate him for what he can sing. It is so good that someone video recorded this act. You know Don Kirshner's Concerts should have a tremendous amount of music in their vaults.

    • @queena-rise60
      @queena-rise60 Před 8 lety +5

      +ubezygirl1 El says that his self but I think he comes Very-Very Close; I Lv El

  • @ANTPHRESSH89
    @ANTPHRESSH89 Před 9 lety +17

    Many days have gone by.... I say to myself. I gotta let her know shes mine. Im not gonna waste no more time wishin you was mine If that what im gonna do. Is walk right up to you baby! I love this song. R.I.P BOBBY DEBARGE THE BEST FALSETTO SINGER OF ALL TIMES!

    • @machellebailey2112
      @machellebailey2112 Před 8 lety

      +ANTPHRESSH got to give to russell thompkins of the stylistics. bobby is 2 squeaky @ times...

    • @rodders5625
      @rodders5625 Před 6 lety +1

      Antione Sharpless Don't forget about Philip Bailey!

    • @sherrdi6778
      @sherrdi6778 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​@@machellebailey2112HES SQUEAKY BECAUSE HE CAN GO UP HIGHER IN HIS FALSETTO THAN BAILEY AND RUSSELL..
      BOBBY SOUNDS AMAZING. NOTHING WRONG WITH HIS VOICE

  • @terrilla50
    @terrilla50 Před 9 lety +8

    So good to reminisce over great songs, times, and the artist with the talented voices . This was truly one "slow drag" song for all times back when and it's a wonder if I didn't get pregnant off of it. LOL Yes, these songs were "give it up " music. Love this song and had to come and spin it just now and take my mind back to Switch & all the other favorites.

  • @sammjackson70
    @sammjackson70 Před 2 lety +3

    Philip Ingram, and Bobby DeBarge through down on this song yes!

  • @thamwisai1
    @thamwisai1 Před 8 lety +10

    That Falsetto!!!!!

  • @XxBabyGurlLovexX
    @XxBabyGurlLovexX Před 12 lety +5

    Oh this is so beautiful

  • @sii9423
    @sii9423 Před 2 lety +3

    I can't listen to Bobby sing without thinking of those times I thought I was in love. Smh..... It was probably his hypnotizing voice that got me feeling that way 🙃😏💔

  • @rivotte1822
    @rivotte1822 Před 9 lety +7

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY , beautiful Bobby rest with our Lord in heaven. 03/05/15.

  • @jashirrah
    @jashirrah Před 12 lety +7

    I adore this song

  • @queena-rise60
    @queena-rise60 Před 8 lety +30

    Wow just listening to this Song made me burst into tears, just lost my Dad[the man that raised me and my 4 sibling] 1week ago, this was one of his Favorite Songs to sing to my Mom around the house[ couldn't tell him he couldn't sing] I will miss you Dad Rest Now Lvu 4ever, Hair;

    • @ubezygirl1
      @ubezygirl1 Před 8 lety +2

      +Tonja Chapman, my the Lord God Almighty comfort, and keep you and your family during this very difficult time in your life." Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted". Because the circle of life and death can bring us both joy and pain, at different stages in our short lives. But hey I am sitting inside of Burger King on the computer, as a disabled veteran doing research; and I had to caught myself; wanting to bellow out of the part of this song singing out Bobby DeBarge's part. So, it is beauty to know your Dad loved your Mom so much; to attempt to sing this beauty melody to her. But when you are in love.......... Peace Be Unto You My Sister. May the Creator Of Heaven And Earth continue to comfort you. And may his Angels smile upon you. Good Bye.

    • @queena-rise60
      @queena-rise60 Před 8 lety +2

      +ubezygirl1 Thank you so much, I'm listening to it again, in some kind of way it's Helping, but I know that my help cometh from All Mighty Loving YAH of All Creation and Heaven and Earth, and I'm sending pray up for you, my Brother is on his way to Quawait[ excuse the spelling] in may, he's been to Irac twice and Afganistan once, I pray YAH that this is his last time he's close to retiring, YAH bless you and Thanks again

    • @queena-rise60
      @queena-rise60 Před 7 lety

      ubezygirl 1 Shalom How are you? find I pray, I'm back listening to this song, lol I'm much better because of it, can't seem to get enough of the Debarges. Yah Bless you

    • @edwardrichardson5746
      @edwardrichardson5746 Před 6 lety

      Sorry 4 your lost..

    • @sabrinawilliams687
      @sabrinawilliams687 Před 2 lety +1

      My heart goes out to you. I'm in tears right trying to send you this message. I pray for that Gods gives you the comfort that you need 🙏

  • @lemmon9mm
    @lemmon9mm Před 12 lety +10

    This is real music. Real singing and real performing.

  • @21melendez
    @21melendez Před 9 lety +3

    always loved this cut...

  • @PointofBlu
    @PointofBlu Před 12 lety +2

    Man.....My favorite group as a youngster...
    These videos are a dream come true...

  • @katrinahouston1604
    @katrinahouston1604 Před měsícem

    They were beautiful. With Gorgeous voices especially that Bobby debarge❤❤❤

  • @RobynB200
    @RobynB200 Před 7 lety +7

    Yes I luv this song beautiful

  • @pamelaosborne8414
    @pamelaosborne8414 Před 2 lety +1

    Watching them on "Unsung". Remember listening to them on "Slow Jams" radio late night. These fellas saaaaaangggg

  • @misstrippy1147
    @misstrippy1147 Před 8 lety +2

    Love how the lead singers do this song. Always loved my Switch. Bobby's voice started it all for me...After that couldn't get enough "Debarge" Music! RIP Bobby D

  • @taneikaallison9899
    @taneikaallison9899 Před 7 lety +7

    That voice!

  • @crookedmedia2264
    @crookedmedia2264 Před 6 lety +2

    My favorite sing I met Bobby before he passed away a girlfriend of mine from Grand Rapids brought me to where he was living at the time .he played the piano and song couple songs not to long after that he went to the lord.

  • @walkerk5729
    @walkerk5729 Před 8 lety +14

    That's James Ingram brother

  • @SpicyWife4Life
    @SpicyWife4Life Před měsícem

    The prelude intro, filled with incredible saxophone playing, has got to be one of the most beautiful I ever heard. This song brings back such sweet memories of my tweens. After reading Tommy Debarge's book, it's so nice to see him happy and smiling @2:23

  • @securedllc
    @securedllc Před 6 lety +2

    Grown folks music here. I had to press repeat. Dang.

  • @margaretswanagan8237
    @margaretswanagan8237 Před 6 lety +4

    His voice is so beautiful

  • @msnatural1000
    @msnatural1000 Před 12 lety +6

    RIP Bobby DeBarge their family has such a sad tragic story. #truetalen

  • @2michieu
    @2michieu Před 10 lety +6

    The hook is on point

  • @cherylgomez7735
    @cherylgomez7735 Před 10 lety +10

    This is the Jam . . . 2:27a.m. up listening and Reminiscing . . .
    Enjoy . . . They are from Grand Rapids Mi,

    • @ladyjae65
      @ladyjae65 Před 9 lety

      That's what I do too when I can't sleep,lol......

    • @tanyawalker7846
      @tanyawalker7846 Před 6 lety

      I must these is oldies but good sounding so smooth

  • @ALBERTABERTASENNAH
    @ALBERTABERTASENNAH Před 9 lety +4

    😗 they deserve a smiley face. I love myself some Switch = D Honey....but not more than my Gospel music.

  • @iluvmyboba
    @iluvmyboba Před 11 lety +3

    Bobby DeBarge and Philip Ingram taking charge. Nice!!!

  • @jpapers66
    @jpapers66  Před 13 lety +7

    thats what im talkin about

  • @Vacationcondoslasvegas
    @Vacationcondoslasvegas Před 7 lety +1

    ...soulful and jazzy at the same time... amazing!

  • @rivotte1822
    @rivotte1822 Před 12 lety +5

    @arlenerogerswilhite You are so right regarding the DeBarge brothers being so fine, but Bobby was in his own zone of being fine and smooth-he was a beautiful man.11-15-11.

  • @arlenerogerswilhite
    @arlenerogerswilhite Před 12 lety +3

    Just don't make any sense for brothers to be that fine, and sing like that! Dang! Anyway... thanks for the post....I loved Switch when they were together..I hate that some of them had rough lives.

  • @woo3131
    @woo3131 Před 9 lety +3

    What a treat! This is the first time I have seen this. This sooooo good!

  • @chantayharrison9091
    @chantayharrison9091 Před 3 lety +1

    I loved this song in the 80's 90's

  • @phillybrownsexy
    @phillybrownsexy Před 12 lety +3

    '' so amazing song with soulful beats ''.

  • @woo3131
    @woo3131 Před 9 lety +2

    This is my favorite song, by them.

  • @MrTony1204
    @MrTony1204 Před 10 lety +3

    This is when MUSIC was MUSIC and SINGERS could really SING......

  • @margaretswanagan8237
    @margaretswanagan8237 Před 6 lety +3

    I love all of switch music ❤❤❤❤

  • @e37a
    @e37a Před 12 lety +5

    ...Forgot how bad Switch was!!! Very, very, talented brothers!

  • @cedriclyons17
    @cedriclyons17 Před 12 lety +3

    whoever was the person that disliked this song dont have a clue about good music

  • @onlyonerealstar
    @onlyonerealstar Před 10 měsíci +1

    Sing it cousin you will always be a star forever timeless ⭐

  • @desmondmorrison7317
    @desmondmorrison7317 Před 3 lety +1

    True classic they don't make music like this no more

  • @mscupcakedreamson36
    @mscupcakedreamson36 Před 2 lety +1

    A dear friend introduced me to this song, in 2012! He walked away from the friendship, because he went back to his ex. It still bothers me to this day. He may not believe it, but he’ll forever be in my heart. J.R. Hello! Wherever you are.

  • @juanitabrown9588
    @juanitabrown9588 Před 20 dny

    Hey Yall, It's 2024 Of Course I'm Still Jamming This Beautiful L❤ve Ballard 🗣🔊💯💯

  • @damienpower7397
    @damienpower7397 Před 20 dny

    Has to be one of the best songs ever...

  • @diamondnlizzy101
    @diamondnlizzy101 Před 11 lety +2

    love this song

  • @barbaravire6439
    @barbaravire6439 Před 11 lety +1

    Best song their was ever made that bad ass bobbie debarge my, miss these type of song that's when songs really was made and they could sing! or sang!!!!!!!!!! Miss This!

  • @kurtadams3021
    @kurtadams3021 Před 6 lety +2

    CLASSIC

  • @barbaravire6439
    @barbaravire6439 Před 11 lety +1

    I HAVE 5 ALL TIME FAVORITES AND THIS ONE OF THEM AND CRY! WHEN I HEAR IT AND LOOK AT BOBBY!

  • @ThistleRealm
    @ThistleRealm Před 10 lety +2

    3:04 I have fell in love with that single part, the way he sings "I"...

  • @cyberone2763
    @cyberone2763 Před 3 lety

    I was racking my brain trying to think of who made this! Didn't remember it being by that phione azz Switch with those Debarges! It's still played all the time even in 2021! 🙂

  • @tajthegreatone4127
    @tajthegreatone4127 Před 9 lety +1

    Nothing better than having someone ur age to go back down memory lane with

  • @queenummimaconcounty5642

    Serious music right here⚘

  • @oldskoolnyall
    @oldskoolnyall Před 12 lety +1

    man this song ! this song!

  • @MrMaxismybaby
    @MrMaxismybaby Před 12 lety +1

    Sing it, y'all! Love this video. Everybody's looking to good in this vid!

  • @msnelson7374
    @msnelson7374 Před 8 lety +2

    my favorite song

  • @TheAdamtwelve
    @TheAdamtwelve Před 7 lety +2

    i can only speak for myself but, for me, it is much harder to sing falsetto than normal. it requires, and again, i only speak on my behalf, much more control. unless i'm doing it all wrong. Bobby had this style of singing mastered. wish he was still around. God bless you bro. Teach-n-preach!!!!!!!

  • @MsPassionate1965
    @MsPassionate1965 Před 12 lety +2

    Philllip Ingram is fine as hell! This is such a beautiful song! El sounds just like Bobby

  • @NoNo-ks4gg
    @NoNo-ks4gg Před rokem +1

    Don't be fooled . . . more often than not, on 'Don Kirshner's Rock Concert' the acts actually performed their music LIVE! Don't know what happened here --- but can you believe that none other than Jermaine Jackson, himself, actually penned this lovely tune! Crazy, huh? #whoknewhecouldconstructasonglikethis #shouldasaveditforhimself

  • @roccowaltercarrano285
    @roccowaltercarrano285 Před 2 lety +1

    Soul 100% The right sound like HW&F

  • @marzellroberson9454
    @marzellroberson9454 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Now that's music sounds so good

  • @margaretswanagan9498
    @margaretswanagan9498 Před 6 lety +2

    Beautiful voices

  • @mzpchypchz
    @mzpchypchz Před rokem

    ❤️ beat when hearing this them sing this song is hard to explain. It's connected to something of my past..and love it.

  • @bigcartoonyIIV
    @bigcartoonyIIV Před 11 lety +2

    This is the Jam.

  • @MsPebbles43
    @MsPebbles43 Před 8 lety +1

    hell yeah...my groove right here!!!

  • @sarge7526
    @sarge7526 Před 6 lety

    Oh wow, this is wonderful to see....Many thank you's for posting this!!

  • @sumerluv404
    @sumerluv404 Před 11 lety +1

    Woooooooow . . . I used to play the lines off this "record" back in the day. "AIN'T GON WASTE NO MORE TIME WISHING YOU WERE MINE, THIS IS WHAT I'M GONNA DO" . . . well?!?!

  • @phyllism7864
    @phyllism7864 Před 2 měsíci

    Philip Ingram Was A Handsome Man. RIP To His Brother James Ingram 🙏🏽🕊

  • @timothyseymour8187
    @timothyseymour8187 Před 7 lety +1

    Too bumpin!

  • @shirleybrown1598
    @shirleybrown1598 Před 6 lety +1

    sorry for your loss. this is the real song!