Switch - I Call Your Name

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  • Switch - I Call Your Name
    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
    --
    ▶️ Listen to more classical funky hits: • Best Classic Funk/Soul...
    © 1979 Motown
    #Switch #Funk
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  • @latonyamack5019
    @latonyamack5019 Před 4 lety +4019

    I dedicate this song to my husband, who passed away last August. Tony Hurd, I Call Your Name. Love Always. 34 Years Baby

    • @lethiahardin5875
      @lethiahardin5875 Před 3 lety +101

      So sorry for your loss. 💞💞💞💞😎

    • @ezrasingh2486
      @ezrasingh2486 Před 3 lety +44

      🙏

    • @juliedavis7146
      @juliedavis7146 Před 3 lety +67

      Dedicated to my husband 35 years 04/15❤❤❤

    • @civoreb
      @civoreb Před 3 lety +45

      My condolences. I never had someone to that extent but I lost family who meant just as much. Life is a bitch 😢

    • @lancehoward256
      @lancehoward256 Před 3 lety +33

      My favorite song of all time

  • @angelap.4410
    @angelap.4410 Před 2 lety +765

    Rest in peace Bobby and Tommy. Your contributions to music will live forever.

    • @germyw
      @germyw Před 2 lety +11

      Amen

    • @hochauphi7340
      @hochauphi7340 Před 2 lety +3

      From Bethel make men dance in church Hall and Sherman 4Ever.

    • @eloisewarren9908
      @eloisewarren9908 Před 2 lety +3

      @@germyw Definitely Amen love this song among the others!!!!!

    • @pennysam3245
      @pennysam3245 Před rokem +2

      🙏🏽❤️

    • @zanelevezi1667
      @zanelevezi1667 Před rokem +3

      They shall forever be remembered for their nostalgic contributions.

  • @theggirl93
    @theggirl93 Před 21 dnem +10

    Who’s still listening and it’s 2024? I discovered Switch back in the 90s when I was still living in SF, Bay Area. Now I’m back in the homeland, Manila Philippines and still loving this song. Just learned the tragic background of the Debarge siblings and for some reason it makes me teary eyed. I am happy God redeemed El whose music I loved in the 80s during high school back here in Manila. Now in my 50s I still cherish this song.

  • @Asia.Persuasia
    @Asia.Persuasia Před rokem +330

    I love Switch and DeBarge, they were such gifts to the genre.

  • @tamikaw.5560
    @tamikaw.5560 Před 2 lety +362

    Born in 1974! My parents would have the house parties and this was the Beautiful Music that was being played!!! I thank GOD I was brought up on Amazing Music!!!!

    • @Cablecol
      @Cablecol Před rokem +6

      born in 62...a great time to enjoy the J5, Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder before Junior High

    • @FNFIHOCTW
      @FNFIHOCTW Před rokem +8

      74' baby too, and yes these were our lullabies!

    • @gballa2730
      @gballa2730 Před rokem +7

      74,Scorpio!!! The best music is from the 60's and 70's!! My opinion!

    • @imatither
      @imatither Před rokem +7

      Yep, '74 baby here too. I still love this song. It's one of my husband's favorites, he plays it weekly.

    • @deerocker6987
      @deerocker6987 Před rokem +4

      1972 in the house

  • @MoniqueEverhart
    @MoniqueEverhart Před 3 lety +618

    I’m 21 and this is my favorite song. This new music will NEVER EVER compare to greats like this. 😭

    • @angeladay1534
      @angeladay1534 Před 2 lety +8

      💯😆💖🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @RichwithPeace
      @RichwithPeace Před 2 lety +21

      You should meet my son. He’s 24. He feels the same way. 💖😊 it’s rough having an old soul in today’s world.

    • @williamsherman7103
      @williamsherman7103 Před rokem +2

      Wow is it just you or are all the women there naturally this pretty

    • @williamsherman7103
      @williamsherman7103 Před rokem +1

      it's good to be pretty and not pretty alone but to be admired by someone. I really do admire you, you're so beautiful.

    • @MoniqueEverhart
      @MoniqueEverhart Před rokem +16

      23 now, still listening!

  • @ramonalvarez1362
    @ramonalvarez1362 Před měsícem +12

    Was born in 89 but i kno old school music thanks to my mom & her turn table. 2024 & here i am playing this oldie but goodie 2 my kids. time 2 pass the torch and let the music live on!

  • @demajahjohnson3161
    @demajahjohnson3161 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I'm 22 years old & can only imagine being around for this era of music. I love this whole song so much, but the end is EVERYTHING!

    • @Bluv508
      @Bluv508 Před dnem

      It was AWESOME the best music and Dance parties ever! 😎🎶

  • @CerebralAptitude
    @CerebralAptitude Před 4 lety +422

    These are classics for a reason. It's so innocent and beautiful. We will NEVER be in those times again. NEVER. This is when love was love.

    • @adriennerobinson1180
      @adriennerobinson1180 Před 4 lety +4

      Truth INDEED AMEN

    • @corteznesbitt125
      @corteznesbitt125 Před 4 lety +5

      Oh how i wish it was so

    • @kimmichaels2
      @kimmichaels2 Před 4 lety +2

      So true

    • @Kevmack124
      @Kevmack124 Před 4 lety +3

      Why can't it be? Why can't we have what we had back then today? Can't it be revived?

    • @scribblebeck
      @scribblebeck Před 4 lety +5

      What kind of rose colored nonsense is this? We had plenty of cynicism in those days. We just came out of Watergate and we questioned everything. That being said, the music was and is unmatched, bro!!

  • @nolasownuptown808
    @nolasownuptown808 Před 4 lety +550

    This can not be touched , duplicated .. ever!!!!!!!!

    • @withoutatrace2208
      @withoutatrace2208 Před 4 lety +3

      true that

    • @youthadvocacyservicesyas3334
      @youthadvocacyservicesyas3334 Před 4 lety +9

      100...his family should eat off this song forever...

    • @LatinMatrixCrew
      @LatinMatrixCrew Před 4 lety +3

      I beg to differ on the Duplicate part. 3 Brothers called the RoneyBoys can make it happen. Listen the RoneyBoys version of Switch - There'll Never Be. And you will find out what im talking about. Thx

    • @chrystalwells1816
      @chrystalwells1816 Před 3 lety +3

      You are absolutely correct! Bobby's voice was pure magic!

    • @stevenwells7585
      @stevenwells7585 Před 3 lety

      One thing about all that there SO MANY great group abd artists that blows your mind truth be told as a black man 55 if it wasn't for all the problem in this 🌎. Man you cannot understand

  • @randi80
    @randi80 Před rokem +1511

    I dedicate this song to my parents! My mama passed away on June 18, 2022. My parents dated for 2 years and was married for 43 years. It hurts so bad to hear my Dad call my mama's name and she's not there to answer! Rest in Peace Mama! Our heart's are broken forever, we love and miss you so much!!! 💔

    • @beverlyhall4578
      @beverlyhall4578 Před rokem +24

      Understand.

    • @taleshaherbert4650
      @taleshaherbert4650 Před rokem +21

      May God Bless 🙌 and comfort you and your family.

    • @demetriusdion286
      @demetriusdion286 Před rokem +26

      Remember, you are part of her, she lives through you, you were in her womb for nine months. Have comfort in this. God bless YOU!

    • @rodneylusk4325
      @rodneylusk4325 Před rokem +23

      My mom passed away last February life can change in a instant. A great reunion coming in the future. God has it planned. Please be apart this celebration. Jesus loves us

    • @youngbrazy9621
      @youngbrazy9621 Před rokem +10

      🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @DarkandlovelyLovely
    @DarkandlovelyLovely Před 9 měsíci +54

    The way Bobby sung with with his pretty voice just brings chills down spine. This whole song is gorgeous.

  • @Jay42000
    @Jay42000 Před 5 lety +921

    Bobby is still the best falsetto I’ve ever heard, RIP to him. 🙏🏽

    • @lakendrickmcelroy545
      @lakendrickmcelroy545 Před 5 lety +18

      Yes he is..

    • @CVNW0696
      @CVNW0696 Před 5 lety +45

      El Debarge is good too! And there's Barry Gibb also..

    • @Jay42000
      @Jay42000 Před 5 lety +43

      CVNW0696 El is too but he learned from his big brother, Bobby. 😉

    • @EWATTY4
      @EWATTY4 Před 5 lety +15

      I agree. even over phillip bailey and wayne cooper (rip) with cameo and his brother el

    • @winniejohnson5559
      @winniejohnson5559 Před 5 lety +19

      CVNW0696 heck yes Barry Gibbs is awesome.. Bobby, El , Barry Phillip Bailey the creme de le creme ..

  • @tweston315
    @tweston315 Před 4 lety +546

    I'm 60 years old and I still have this album from my college years. That's right, I said ALBUM! I used to play this amazing song over and over and over and over again! And over and over and over again some more! One of the best love songs ever recorded!

  • @toydarden
    @toydarden Před 2 lety +63

    Bobby Falsetto was EVERYTHING!!!!!! ❤️😢🙏🏽

  • @KatieLee0823
    @KatieLee0823 Před 2 lety +92

    The intro to this song is timeless 😂

  • @jeremyhart1117
    @jeremyhart1117 Před 5 lety +302

    Bobby's voice is angelic. I love this song.

    • @thelmapeace9880
      @thelmapeace9880 Před 4 lety +9

      His lil brother El sound so much like him.

    • @carolb.6350
      @carolb.6350 Před 4 lety +2

      Yes it is! Soft and sweet.

    • @lhawkins40
      @lhawkins40 Před 4 lety +5

      @@thelmapeace9880 I am 47 grew up listening to this song a lot I thought it was El Debarge until today after watching the movie lol

    • @thelmapeace9880
      @thelmapeace9880 Před 4 lety +1

      @@lhawkins40 I will be 46 this year.... I was born in house that love music. I am the baby of 13 kids! I knew a lot about music through my older siblings...... my brothers and sisters would play this album and sing to it. Me too even thought I was super young.😂

  • @juantorres2096
    @juantorres2096 Před 3 lety +1194

    Im 22. I have no business knowing this song. Yet it is a whole mood.

    • @tonitigrrxo2765
      @tonitigrrxo2765 Před 3 lety +39

      Embrace it cause I recap on oldies I grew up on lol. Real meaning and soul. It does something to you😍Grown and sexy❤

    • @byronmcmullen5599
      @byronmcmullen5599 Před 3 lety +76

      real music dont have age limits lil bro. just vibe my dude.

    • @lilspider1997
      @lilspider1997 Před 3 lety +8

      Omm

    • @RANA-nd6qg
      @RANA-nd6qg Před 2 lety +19

      Juan Torres Yes...you do.Enjoy any music that you want to.😉

    • @cyoung2986
      @cyoung2986 Před 2 lety +15

      Or you have every aspect to be in the business of knowing this beautiful song

  • @fonzizib.2307
    @fonzizib.2307 Před rokem +31

    I’m 39 and my first time hearing this incredible song was last year.🤦‍♂️ I’ve listened to it about 100 times since then. Have to make up for lost time.😂

    • @2company3crowd63
      @2company3crowd63 Před 3 měsíci +3

      It’s okay. Go get caught up. About 200 more times ought to do it! 😅

    • @donnajojean3217
      @donnajojean3217 Před 2 měsíci

      Watch them perform on Soul Train. It is forever embedded in my brain. Magnastical and funkajuicy.😂😂😂❤

    • @andrewvazquez4683
      @andrewvazquez4683 Před 9 dny

      @fonzizib.2307 Wow, I’m 42 and I began hearing this song when I was a little kid. Went away at 19 and the last time I heard it was on the county jail bus. Got out at 35 and it wasn’t till recently that I looked it up on CZcams and dedicated it to my girl, she loved it.

  • @BahamasMusicLasers
    @BahamasMusicLasers Před rokem +58

    from Ne-yo to Richboy ... proves how timeless music can be to transcend time and eras. When we as humans (age) and retire our earthly bodies.. gems like this reminds us how important it is to leave a part of ourselves behind. I'm rambling, but I guess I'm appreciative and so happy to be able to experience such great music.

    • @kiminprogress72
      @kiminprogress72 Před 8 měsíci +4

      I used to play this over and over and it drove my brothers crazy. Im 50 still jamming this. RIP to my brothers. I love you guys

    • @BahamasMusicLasers
      @BahamasMusicLasers Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@kiminprogress72 a testament to how music moves us. God bless you and your memories with your brothers 🙏🏾

    • @twoms159
      @twoms159 Před 2 měsíci +1

      & Trippie Redd sampled it recently

  • @shannonD68
    @shannonD68 Před 7 lety +483

    Bobby DeBarge was most certainly the blueprint for El Debarge and all of the other bothers. They all sounded like a version of Bobby, with El being the closest match. Bobby was one of THE best falsettos ever!

    • @paisleyprincess7996
      @paisleyprincess7996 Před 7 lety +23

      He was. Too bad they were all so damaged

    • @lavery0365
      @lavery0365 Před 7 lety +25

      Bobby was Mufasa, El's ass was Simba, don't get it twisted, and Bunny was just my woman. lol

    • @Lola_Loren
      @Lola_Loren Před 7 lety +4

      Mr. Avery Now, that was funny, thanks for the laugh!!!

    • @lavery0365
      @lavery0365 Před 7 lety +1

      Lola, isn't it nice to laugh babe? Well I'm glad I was able to pull one out of you. Have a blessed day!

    • @paisleyprincess7996
      @paisleyprincess7996 Před 7 lety +6

      Mr. Avery who the heck was Scar? They're gotta be a Scar...Oh that was James.

  • @smartshay1
    @smartshay1 Před 6 lety +140

    R.I.P Bobby Debarge!!!! ONe of the best vocalists with an amazing falsetto!!!

    • @williamsherman7103
      @williamsherman7103 Před rokem +1

      it's good to be pretty and not pretty alone but to be admired by someone. I really do admire you, you're so beautiful.

    • @williamsherman7103
      @williamsherman7103 Před rokem

      I would love to know you better if you don't mind

  • @Bigbruh620AndTimUAMills
    @Bigbruh620AndTimUAMills Před 4 měsíci +13

    One of the best songs EVER!! The COMPOSITION, The LYRICS, the VOCALS.. Falsetto…. Just AMAZING!!

  • @mysticakhenaton1701
    @mysticakhenaton1701 Před 2 lety +156

    Tommy Debarge, the Bass player of this band, just died. what a fantastic bass player he was. VERY UNDERRATED.

  • @allisonpayne6882
    @allisonpayne6882 Před 7 lety +46

    RIP Bobby DeBarge. Thank you for your music.

  • @kelvinwilliams4634
    @kelvinwilliams4634 Před 3 lety +519

    From 70 thru 79, there will never be an era of music like that again.😪

    • @cedricedwards1566
      @cedricedwards1566 Před 2 lety +21

      Best era ever 1970 to 1979. Best time for music wow time flies

    • @andreconey2345
      @andreconey2345 Před 2 lety +13

      Facts the best era period hands down

    • @kasandrarobinson8979
      @kasandrarobinson8979 Před 2 lety +6

      Kelvin Williams u are definitely right the best decade of music ever💯💯

    • @andreacheney3593
      @andreacheney3593 Před 2 lety +2

      💯

    • @isaiahtownsend715
      @isaiahtownsend715 Před 2 lety +4

      Not until I bring it back! LoL
      I'm a 80's baby so I grew up on this type of music, as well as hiphop

  • @bro.jemalwatson2944
    @bro.jemalwatson2944 Před 18 dny +1

    I thank God for this song. When I was younger, my cousin and I, God rest his soul, would sing this together...miss you, Cuzzo

  • @silods3S
    @silods3S Před rokem +17

    Born in 78, and my great grandparents got me hooked on music like this at an early age and let me tell you they are up in heaven not regretting it. Big ups to all the parents who never gave up on raising their children.

  • @kinshasharhodes_sweetshasha1
    @kinshasharhodes_sweetshasha1 Před 4 lety +1450

    If you didn’t grow up in the 80’s and 90’s you miss the best ish in the world!! Bring it back. Best Era’s

    • @nancymartinez4152
      @nancymartinez4152 Před 4 lety +23

      My god i always say that to my grown kids and they just yeah yeah but i tell him just listen to one song but to stubborn to do so but i carry those songs in my soul.

    • @garcel1251
      @garcel1251 Před 4 lety +7

      Facts! And u fine lol

    • @jasp9661
      @jasp9661 Před 4 lety +1

      Perhaps but I get to experience fragments through the music - and my god it's amazing

    • @anishawaiters9855
      @anishawaiters9855 Před 4 lety

      Nancy Martine hjjjhhgfy

    • @antoniotorresd9949
      @antoniotorresd9949 Před 4 lety +37

      Exactly, only that this song is from 1979, so also the 70s, is the origin of the great musical era that prevails until now.

  • @tanyachavis2578
    @tanyachavis2578 Před 4 lety +359

    Thank you, Jermaine Jackson for bringing us Switch, one of the best bands of all time! No matter what anyone thinks! Thank God for the DeBarge family and all of your sacrifices!

  • @user-ci1ok8uj2o
    @user-ci1ok8uj2o Před 2 měsíci +5

    Old classics never fade away ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy
    @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy Před 9 měsíci +4

    OMG!! I now see where El DeBarge crafted & shaped his musical talent; he sounds EXACTLY like his big brother,Bobby!!

  • @sgbawg0
    @sgbawg0 Před 3 lety +288

    The most underrated group in funk and soul.

    • @anonmouse956
      @anonmouse956 Před 3 lety +9

      Because so many people think its michael jackson.

    • @Karla-mu6hn
      @Karla-mu6hn Před 2 lety +13

      @@anonmouse956 Really? I've never heard that before. I'm sure its young folk, they don't know any better. Lol

    • @gregoryingram7561
      @gregoryingram7561 Před 2 lety +7

      Lol!!!!! You need to see the BET unsung episode of this group, I'm going to put it like this, they were on the Motown label which is owned and ran with a steel fist by Mr.Berry Gordy, and one thing Mr.Gordy never did is wait on no one, as Switch would learn the hard way!!!

    • @lisacherland4551
      @lisacherland4551 Před 2 lety +6

      One of the greatest songs of all time.

    • @duranferguson7502
      @duranferguson7502 Před 2 lety +1

      😎

  • @jvct6189
    @jvct6189 Před 3 lety +271

    My mom and I danced to this as our Mother/Son song at my wedding in 2018. She passed away on 2/13 and her birthday was on 3/13. R.I.P. Mom.

    • @angeladay1534
      @angeladay1534 Před 2 lety +7

      Sorry to hear that. Praying for you and your family. 😞😢💔🙏🏽📖

    • @babudabarber8140
      @babudabarber8140 Před 2 lety +5

      🙏🏽

    • @pamelacounts6332
      @pamelacounts6332 Před 2 lety +8

      Condolences to you and your family. It's hard without mom, trust me I know.🕊

    • @ladylexo2003
      @ladylexo2003 Před 2 lety +3

      🙏🏾

    • @britneyq5932
      @britneyq5932 Před 2 lety +6

      Her Birthday is tomorrow, Happy heavenly birthday to her.

  • @deshawnsweet9140
    @deshawnsweet9140 Před 2 lety +12

    the new generation could never appreciate this type of music

  • @jerrymcpommes8473
    @jerrymcpommes8473 Před měsícem +2

    You are listening to the most underrated RnB group on this planet! They deserve every single view of these 43 million!

  • @KeshaJohnsonGaming
    @KeshaJohnsonGaming Před 5 lety +485

    My mom sung this to me since I was 6 I’m 32 now I love u mommy. Rest In Peace to my lil brother🥰🥺

  • @te4888
    @te4888 Před 3 lety +267

    Rest in Heavenly peace, Robert Louis "Bobby" DeBarge, Jr. God called him home 25 years ago today. March 5, 1956-August 16, 1995.

    • @stephenthompson5412
      @stephenthompson5412 Před 3 lety +14

      Did u no him personally ? Bc it sounds like you did or are u a fan. Either way thanks !!

    • @dalococider
      @dalococider Před 2 lety +8

      R.I.P To Tommy DeBarge Too.

    • @ladyofspa
      @ladyofspa Před 2 lety +7

      Tommy DeBarge RIP

    • @kimberlyrachal427
      @kimberlyrachal427 Před 2 lety +5

      We'll miss you Tommy, just like we miss Bobby! I hope you are enjoying each other's company in Heaven!

    • @johnharris4899
      @johnharris4899 Před 2 lety +2

      May Tommy and Bobby RIP

  • @dannycena42
    @dannycena42 Před 2 lety +42

    Sadly Tommy Debarge passed away today. He and his siblings lived a hard life. In any regard they all were/are talented. Saddened by this lost.

  • @fredafisher7412
    @fredafisher7412 Před rokem +44

    I was 21 years old when this song came out...but it's still so beautiful today to listen to..it has so much meaning..this kind of music never goes out of fashion

  • @laquetianewstartmercer
    @laquetianewstartmercer Před 5 lety +2409

    Still listening 2019!!

  • @robertsmith7781
    @robertsmith7781 Před 3 lety +138

    Women listen, if this song dosn't touch your heart, then you got a HOLE IN YOUR SOUL. Ladies when any man plays or sends this song to you. He is expressing a love that you will never get tired of loving for the rest of your life. This is the best all time love song a real man will express his love to the woman that he likes, love, and greatly love with all his heart. This is the best of OLD SCHOOL.

    • @jasonjoffray5657
      @jasonjoffray5657 Před 2 lety +4

      Well said my friend well said.

    • @angeladay1534
      @angeladay1534 Před 2 lety +4

      😆💖🎉

    • @boomy5519
      @boomy5519 Před 2 lety +3

      Nigga he was talking bout cocaine. But this song is classic

    • @godisblack8949
      @godisblack8949 Před 2 lety +3

      @@boomy5519 What you like 12 years old or just straight up stupid.

    • @gamechanger6644
      @gamechanger6644 Před 2 lety +1

      Right on brother! Was happy finding this song again after ages, the meaning jus resonating with me--but after reading the comments... it change the vibe of the song fa me man..

  • @geoffreypeak7847
    @geoffreypeak7847 Před 6 měsíci +5

    His falsetto is killing everything

  • @babudabarber8140
    @babudabarber8140 Před 2 lety +47

    This definitely made my high school and teenage years more bearable. This song made a lot of young men think their "Mack Game" was on point. When really some of us were too shy or lacked the confidence to even approach a girl. Those were the days. RIP Bobby and now Tommy. May your legacy live on. ✌🏽🖤✊🏽🙏🏽🕊

  • @deangelomains5051
    @deangelomains5051 Před 4 lety +262

    I’m so glad I grew up in this era. My childhood memories are renewed every time I listen to this great group.

    • @rebeccal2888
      @rebeccal2888 Před 2 lety +3

      Very best time, real talent, beautiful people, not having to show their private part's to make a song, the best year's.

    • @pennieshivaie9343
      @pennieshivaie9343 Před 2 lety +3

      Me too. That part !!!!!!!!!

    • @emilyguillory4003
      @emilyguillory4003 Před 2 lety +3

      Love It!

  • @gregoryburton1241
    @gregoryburton1241 Před 6 lety +193

    Switch was a complete band, not just singers. Those horns are killing it, they sound like background singers! Love this song.

    • @85260az
      @85260az Před 5 lety +8

      Thank you for this comment. The tone on those horns are is rich and smooth. I really miss when popular bands had horn sections.

    • @soldierforchrist3727
      @soldierforchrist3727 Před 5 lety +2

      Yo they all could play and sing lead true beasts in the music industry

    • @bks591
      @bks591 Před 5 lety +1

      70s 80s bands had the serious horn sections, no doubt... When cats could play instruments...

  • @irenevaladez5665
    @irenevaladez5665 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm born in 78..so glad my pops raised me with music that is beautiful for the mind and soul!

  • @-BLACKLION
    @-BLACKLION Před 11 měsíci +10

    At 59yrs old I still can sing this song word for word.
    16yrs old when this hit me and my girlfriend used to sing this to each other.
    Best times ever. 😊

  • @lashunharrison
    @lashunharrison Před 5 lety +697

    RIP Bobby! Love Switch, didnt get the recognition they deserved!!

  • @highlyfavored9749
    @highlyfavored9749 Před 3 lety +155

    This was my first song crush when I was a teenager. Still listening in 2021. I’m turning 58 on Valentine’s Day ❤️

  • @terrancemoore496
    @terrancemoore496 Před rokem +7

    Nice song. Who listening to this is 2023?

  • @WWAHP
    @WWAHP Před 2 lety +13

    RIP Tommy DeBarge, you'll by missed.

  • @carlaconner9443
    @carlaconner9443 Před 7 lety +160

    my aunt played this every sat morning when we had to clean...#ripRUBY😘😘😢😢

  • @Janice360
    @Janice360 Před 5 lety +293

    "WHEN I AM LONELY!!! WHEN I AM DISCOURAGED!!! I call your name, girl!!!" 🎶🎶🎶🎶 Bobby DeBarge KILLED those high notes! ❤

  • @reneearnold6663
    @reneearnold6663 Před rokem +33

    It’s 2022, this song never gets old. Switch will always be in my heart these guys are amazing🤗

  • @parttimemillionairelife
    @parttimemillionairelife Před rokem +15

    Straight up classic ... young love ... old love ...great memories.

  • @MzDrizzy30
    @MzDrizzy30 Před 4 lety +214

    My Uncle use to play this song all day everyday.
    Mannnnnnnnnn, I miss you Unk!!!
    Rest In Heaven

  • @Zeldarw104
    @Zeldarw104 Před 5 lety +428

    this jam is 7 minutes and 23 seconds that's when they used to put in work to get a classic like this song!
    Lalalala lalalala! 😍

  • @delisaglenn9776
    @delisaglenn9776 Před měsícem

    I was born in 19965 and this was the real look, feeling, unity and motivation of our black men. Truly Something to Remember and Appreciate.

  • @supermetroid009
    @supermetroid009 Před 2 lety +16

    Man i wish....I wish i could sing this song so loud that my mom and dad would hear it in the heavens, i miss em both dearly.

    • @LuLuSprings
      @LuLuSprings Před 10 měsíci +1

      you miss them so dearly ,because they loved you so dearly.......may they rest in heavenly peace, and know and rest assure... you will see them again..........

    • @clauzellblackshear2057
      @clauzellblackshear2057 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Rest in heaven to your parents. This hits hard because I lost my pops.

  • @eastlake93
    @eastlake93 Před 8 lety +355

    I'm just glad none of these new "artists" have tried to remake this one.

    • @koolhandduke4087
      @koolhandduke4087 Před 8 lety +11

      +eastlake93 -- Excellent point. Agreed. No musicianship at all, I use the word talent very loosely when referring to this generation in the music industry. In today;s groups you;d be lucky to find 3 individuals that can actually play an instrument. So sad that this generation can not appreciate the long, proud, rich R&B musical tradition enough to carry the torch. A greatly diminished art form. Raised my children up listening to the greats. Like me, they can;t sing or play instruments, but at least they know what good music sounds like.

    • @eastlake93
      @eastlake93 Před 8 lety +3

      Kool hand duke Me too, We have to pass on our rich legacy of music when they sang about love and respect for our women. Unfortunately this is loss under the guise of the terms "old school", when other cultures embrace their musical legacy.

    • @dimitrijackson9474
      @dimitrijackson9474 Před 8 lety +8

      +Kool hand duke its the Fake Record Companies, That has so called artist that think they have a voice, they have enhance their voices with control device's. No damn talent at all. How you combat the bullshit is by not buying their fake ass records.

    • @koolhandduke4087
      @koolhandduke4087 Před 8 lety +2

      Dimitri Jackson --Bruh you said a mouth full, I dont buy that shit. Not the CDs, Mixtapes, and def no tickets to see their no talent asses.
      Some youngster in this room got upset with me because i called it garbage. LOL.

    • @shadeyahuff7097
      @shadeyahuff7097 Před 8 lety +15

      It has been sampled a lot tho

  • @MasueLewis0109
    @MasueLewis0109 Před 5 lety +652

    Music will Never be this good Ever Again!..

  • @LaTrishReed
    @LaTrishReed Před 10 měsíci +17

    This music never gets old! Pure vocal and instrumental talent!! Reat peacefully Bobby DeBarge 🎶🎵🎸💿❤

  • @DarkandlovelyLovely
    @DarkandlovelyLovely Před 9 měsíci +8

    Whoever Bobby wrote this song for is a lucky lady. He’s voice is very attractive and the lyrics are very artistic.

  • @BlueBlaze22
    @BlueBlaze22 Před 5 lety +405

    "I'm not worried about a doggone thing, I'll take anything you bring. Although I love the sunshine, I still accept the rain!!!"
    Let that sink in......

    • @toythesexy
      @toythesexy Před 4 lety +8

      I felt that!!!!

    • @QdaChosenOne23
      @QdaChosenOne23 Před 4 lety +5

      Yall, stop it.. thought i was the only one that quoted that

    • @danieltnicholsoniv2934
      @danieltnicholsoniv2934 Před 4 lety +12

      There's no substitute for you. No one can take your place. DAMN!

    • @toythesexy
      @toythesexy Před 4 lety +11

      Cause when I'm in my lonely mood and I just can't be with youuuu, I tried everything to occupy my mind, but there was no substitute!!!

    • @techsoulja1262
      @techsoulja1262 Před 4 lety +1

      FA REAL TRUTH LOL

  • @gladysmohr9633
    @gladysmohr9633 Před 3 lety +43

    Who will still listen today and forever! God bless the world.

  • @manesecrets
    @manesecrets Před 2 lety +16

    RIP TOMMY.. YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON!!

    • @williamsherman7103
      @williamsherman7103 Před rokem

      it's good to be pretty and not pretty alone but to be admired by someone. I really do admire you, you're so beautiful.

    • @DarkandlovelyLovely
      @DarkandlovelyLovely Před 9 měsíci

      🙏🏾

  • @AmyaHenry-jh7cx
    @AmyaHenry-jh7cx Před 9 měsíci +22

    I love this song definitely on repeat.❤❤❤

  • @m.d.5050
    @m.d.5050 Před 5 lety +244

    That boy Bobby went off in this song rest his soul, I love this song his vocals are crazy.❤️

    • @sharonhoward5105
      @sharonhoward5105 Před 5 lety +2

      My uncle turn me on to this song. RIP

    • @davidhall3747
      @davidhall3747 Před 5 lety +3

      It was hard to master His vocals. Took years to sing most of the lead vocals. I sing 90 % lead and 10% background on this Song.

    • @tanyamitchell7507
      @tanyamitchell7507 Před 5 lety +4

      Yes i remember those saturday cleanings , allday long

    • @EWATTY4
      @EWATTY4 Před 5 lety

      dude went off. ole boy took it there didnt he.

  • @heralldinnall3471
    @heralldinnall3471 Před 7 lety +843

    This is timeless,powerful, soulful,loving,great music that can't nor ever will be surpassed.

  • @brickztheproducer6931
    @brickztheproducer6931 Před rokem +5

    Coming back to this timeless masterpiece reminded me of the 00s' classic Richboy. 😩

  • @hiddenpayne9130
    @hiddenpayne9130 Před 3 měsíci +3

    May GOD give you strength in JESUS NAME

  • @jtonythejett1
    @jtonythejett1 Před 3 lety +510

    My friends were throwing me a "going away" party at their house when I first heard this song, I got enough courage to ask a girl who I really liked all senior yr but was afraid to talk to if she would like to dance...surprisingly she said YES...my hands were shaking as we started to slow dance and praying to god I didn't step on her toes, she smelled so good and I could feel the softness of her sweater against my shirt, even looked her in the eyes as she asked me how long I had signed up for (6yrs) eventually the song ended and we walked back and more or less said a good-bye, she was headed to college so we really couldn't share much info, anyways, when times got crazy or rough at basic/AIT this was the song and the memory I used to get me through...luckily 40yrs later I found her on FB but no contact because we both have families and obligations...I prefer to keep my perfect memory.

    • @MisterE1976
      @MisterE1976 Před 3 lety +22

      Wonderful story,thank you for sharing it.

    • @lanikawaii2259
      @lanikawaii2259 Před 3 lety +17

      Oh how sweet and sweeter for you sharing it with us!

    • @maximiliang8033
      @maximiliang8033 Před 3 lety +10

      I want this, I want this so bad.

    • @rosiegarrett5323
      @rosiegarrett5323 Před 3 lety +26

      Awww that just melts my heart. I wished you could have gotten a hold of her. She was your love that got you through basic training. Thanks for sharing. So sweet and innocent

    • @playacuz5001
      @playacuz5001 Před 3 lety +16

      Wow your soul loves her soul

  • @lemeliajohnsonbonner1661
    @lemeliajohnsonbonner1661 Před 4 lety +1552

    I love this song, but I still laugh every time Bobby says, "I'm a man now, baby, a grown man," in that falsetto that sounds like anything but a grown man. 😂

    • @monica62888
      @monica62888 Před 4 lety +40

      😂😂😂 right

    • @jeremyhart1117
      @jeremyhart1117 Před 4 lety +27

      Haaaaa! I feel that

    • @daequonandrews2364
      @daequonandrews2364 Před 4 lety +53

      I thought these were ladies singing

    • @lemeliajohnsonbonner1661
      @lemeliajohnsonbonner1661 Před 4 lety +36

      @@daequonandrews2364 😂 it's funny because they're guys, but it just sounds like terrible singing if you imagine that they're ladies.

    • @richardjones8500
      @richardjones8500 Před 4 lety +44

      I,m 54 and remember when this dropped. I laughed big time with his grown man line sounding like a woman. Great song, Great singers,

  • @jamesrobinson8612
    @jamesrobinson8612 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Today is October 19, 2023. This by far is the very best slow song ever recorded in the history of music. If you disagree, its your opinion. And I'm from the era of the Isley, Earth Wind and Fire, Commodores, Marvin Gaye, Temptations, etc...!

  • @RosieTime_
    @RosieTime_ Před měsícem +1

    6th grade. Middle school. Good times. I LOVE this song so much. Still makes me cry.

  • @cierracarrington5362
    @cierracarrington5362 Před 4 lety +147

    I'm 27 my dad used to play all these songs since I can remember and I sing them with joy in my heart in front of my 5 year old daughter

  • @melaniemullins3077
    @melaniemullins3077 Před 5 lety +106

    I love my oldies nothing better then them,Switch kills it

  • @ammoychung9044
    @ammoychung9044 Před 2 lety +8

    Rest In Eternal Peace Bobby and Tommy Debarge, your musical genius will continue to live on through the ages of time.

  • @ginnrilla865
    @ginnrilla865 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Its 2023 and I'm cleaning up singing on my broom stick I should've been born in this era this my jammm

    • @henrybutch4795
      @henrybutch4795 Před 5 měsíci

      I feel you we should be friends ginnrilla😀

  • @brendarobinson1656
    @brendarobinson1656 Před 5 lety +222

    A 7-minute, 24-second Masterpiece!

    • @ajazzymood
      @ajazzymood Před 4 lety +1

      You just told the truth my sista!!!!!!!!

  • @bemartythree6589
    @bemartythree6589 Před 3 lety +247

    Black Man if you ever find a woman you feel this way about and it's mutual, don't mess it up.

    • @angeladay1534
      @angeladay1534 Před 2 lety +6

      Amen! 💃🏽🙏🏽📖🥰💯🔥🎉

    • @sashisoon8950
      @sashisoon8950 Před 2 lety +1

      He messed up!!! It has been 7 months and he just sent me the link to this song. All I can do is laugh. No emotion! I’m D O N E.

    • @bemartythree6589
      @bemartythree6589 Před 2 lety +11

      @@sashisoon8950 You going back, your name been called.

    • @maxpaynegk
      @maxpaynegk Před 2 lety +2

      @@sashisoon8950 Did you answer the call anyway?

    • @latricer6686
      @latricer6686 Před 2 lety +2

      @@maxpaynegk probably....

  • @latonyajones9790
    @latonyajones9790 Před 9 měsíci +3

    FAVORITE SONG

  • @beautifulkita2566
    @beautifulkita2566 Před 2 lety +11

    My god that voice Bobby timeless May you rip 🙏🏽

  • @yvonnecarrasco5508
    @yvonnecarrasco5508 Před 5 lety +474

    Songs like these and the era i grew up made me the hopeless romantic that i am untill this day. 1969 😍💯💃👍✌whos listening 2019💓💗

  • @ravenblair4536
    @ravenblair4536 Před 5 lety +252

    Bring back the old school for the old souls. Music that makes sense💁

  • @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy
    @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy Před 9 měsíci +1

    Once saw El DeBarge perform this song in dedication to his older brother the late great Bobby DeBarge! He was fantastic!!

  • @janedeherrera4829
    @janedeherrera4829 Před rokem +7

    I'm so thankful for older siblings. They introduced this music to me when I was a little girl. And here I am 49 and only listen to old school.

    • @roseannetracy9990
      @roseannetracy9990 Před rokem

      Jane, being one of 13, I was #12, and the baby girl, my Elders gave me a treasure Chest within my heart and forever I am blessed! 😘😘😪 And Every song from the 60's up, I have in my to always cherish, for that was when Love was real and the music engulfed your Soul, for Love is real!

  • @davidhall3747
    @davidhall3747 Před 5 lety +216

    Bobby's voice just soars like an Eagle- not to mention the quality of His Falsetto Singing.

    • @jeromewilliams8421
      @jeromewilliams8421 Před 4 lety

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    • @professionalopinion1746
      @professionalopinion1746 Před 4 lety

      Amen!

    • @emmanuelferguson5604
      @emmanuelferguson5604 Před 4 lety +5

      Now his brother El is not far behind him

    • @XxBabyGurlLovexX
      @XxBabyGurlLovexX Před 4 lety +3

      @Business Straight business That's not funny.

    • @mreynol1
      @mreynol1 Před 4 lety

      @@emmanuelferguson5604 not at all! I just learned that he is on the song as well. He's on the chorus. I'm a young buck..lol

  • @johnpowell7645
    @johnpowell7645 Před 4 lety +276

    I was 15 years old laying in my bed1980s thinking about my highschool girl friend rocking to this jam. I couldn't wait to hold her hand at school the next day.

  • @jj-sd1uv
    @jj-sd1uv Před 28 dny

    We had the absolute best music when I was a kid. They just don’t make ‘em like this one anymore.❤🔥❤️

  • @sabrinaelaine9123
    @sabrinaelaine9123 Před 14 dny +1

    RIP Monny 😢 Billy and I miss you so much.❤9/22/23 still thinking of you since this day!

  • @ajanine1181
    @ajanine1181 Před 3 lety +64

    I dedicate this to my mom and Dad. They would have been married 42 years 04/19/21. We miss you Daddy. 2 years gone 05/21/21. It doesn't get easier at all. RIP Bobby DeBarge. ❤️🌷

  • @alexisprice1906
    @alexisprice1906 Před 7 lety +144

    I'm only 18 and I wish I was born during this era man. Today's music can no way near compare to this,The Spinners... Nobody!!!

    • @jalendaniels4805
      @jalendaniels4805 Před 6 lety +3

      Alexis Price that's how I feel

    • @curtisyoung4028
      @curtisyoung4028 Před 6 lety +1

      You have a old soul!!! A good thing

    • @ramcrazyass4209
      @ramcrazyass4209 Před 6 lety +1

      Facts

    • @brndn3372
      @brndn3372 Před 6 lety

      Im a fetus, and I enjoy some good ol' soul music. How special am I!

    • @BeverlyClak-zh3iv
      @BeverlyClak-zh3iv Před měsícem

      The Spinners is my group! I absolutely ❤️ them like you would not believe! Loved their music since I was a little girl. I miss my Mommy. ❤️

  • @MrDevious304
    @MrDevious304 Před rokem +28

    I can remember when i was kid and my mom playing this song every Saturday morning when we would clean the house ! My love for R&B music came from those days memories!

  • @niecielask9542
    @niecielask9542 Před rokem +5

    Bobby’s voice was so beautiful

  • @aprilgalvan4465
    @aprilgalvan4465 Před 6 lety +191

    I love Bobby and ELs voices, he taught EL well, EL sounds so much like his brother its crazy

    • @michaelt4338
      @michaelt4338 Před 5 lety +17

      El could do a perfect remake of this song. They do sound alike

    • @URIOTA
      @URIOTA Před 5 lety +4

      I always c u on the best music comments sections... with such an unforgettable profile pic... lol

    • @michaelmoore1634
      @michaelmoore1634 Před 5 lety +10

      It’s crazy because I heard, I think on unsung that El didn’t want to sing like Bobby. But the gift God have him just kept shining through. RIP Bobby and May God Bless this family and Switch. If you haven’t already, see that unsung episode ASAP

    • @fredtoddism1649
      @fredtoddism1649 Před 5 lety

      Yes Ma'am

    • @ameliaandrews3052
      @ameliaandrews3052 Před 5 lety +2

      O yes...I just hate Bobby lived his life like he did and he left too soon...r I p Bobby 😇

  • @Jackie68OU1
    @Jackie68OU1 Před 3 lety +91

    When he said "There is no substitute for u no one could take ur place" I felt that!😔😭 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @BookGee23
      @BookGee23 Před 3 lety +4

      On everything I love 😭😭😭

    • @riseandsignnotaryservices8397
      @riseandsignnotaryservices8397 Před 3 lety +3

      @Jackie Coleman-McDaniel that’s my favorite part of the song on everything...periodtt!

    • @TLW369
      @TLW369 Před 2 lety +1

      ...Yes! 💗👏

    • @riseandsignnotaryservices8397
      @riseandsignnotaryservices8397 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TLW369 go back and listen! It’s the way he pronounces the word “substitute”.

    • @franpouncil7242
      @franpouncil7242 Před rokem

      ​@@riseandsignnotaryservices8397 The young man in pera The young man name CC capital CP

  • @rhondajohnson6529
    @rhondajohnson6529 Před rokem +1

    Wow!!! This song brings back such lovely memories! Til the end hubby! Miss u so much! 32 years together!

  • @beautyluxeskincare
    @beautyluxeskincare Před rokem +4

    Oh my goodness. What a spectacular voice! Wow! Sounds like an Angel sent from Heaven above. Just breathtakingly beautiful…R.I.P.