It is a shame that our Culture has Enabled these young thug Rap Artists to Disgrace. Black Women in the Lyrics of their Songs. Not to mention the Vile Profanity that is used also. This type of Music should have been banned Long ago. And We wonder why other Races don't Respect Us!!!👎😞
Sad aint it. Imo I believe the older generations need to start having grown people parties where guys actually danced with women and the vibe was to.party. if we show them the way, people follow what we see not a lot of what we say to one another. Peace and blessings everyone
Wow.. Bobby Debarge was so dynamic. His voice gives me chills. I wish his life would have been better to him. He was truly a gifted human being. Rest in Power Robert Debarge Jr.
What is a dub-over? Switch used overdubbing just like most every other group in the last 60 years. They certainly did that when it came to vocals. Bobby can't sing leads and backgrounds at the same time so yes, they overdubbed. Further, this is a total lip sync to the original track. Switch was and is RIDICULOUSLY talented but you took things about fifty steps too far. LOL!
Your right. And he suffered the most, but he made it. He repented of his sins and forgave his Dad on his deathbed. Besides Michael Jackson, his story was the most saddest, heartbreak out of all. I can never not watch it without tears.
Bobby Debarge is the Godfather of the Falsetto! Nobody is better than him. El Debarge his younger brother learned everything from Bobby! Rest in peace Bobby. This song makes me cry. I miss Bobby
I'd say Bobby is an Icon of Falsetto BUT Wayne Cooper of Cameo is on the same level as well..I'd throw EJ of Enchantment in there also, But Bobby was a Boss though
Black people are the best singers in the world that's real and im white but they make and create the baddest music on the planet so some people will be jealous because we can only duplicate it that's being honest from me! Thanks for the music to the world.
God really blessed the DeBarge children with heavenly voices... I think about their personal story and how they were treated so badly by their biological father and how each of them struggled with drug abuse trying to cope with the abuse from childhood/adolescence. May God free each of them that are still alive and continue to remind them of His love and gift of song.
Yep no one wants to address that. People take drugs to escape reality. And when they become adults thier traumatic upbringing sneaks up on them like a thief in the night. Especially during the ages of 30 through 40's. I know.
Monice Sharde I know, I loved them growing up and had no idea of the abuse and trauma until I saw them all on a talk show last year. Thank God he can heal every where we hurt.
Monice Sharde You wonder how someone could look those beautiful children in the face and abuse them and torture them the way that man did. They didn't deserve that they were innocent children. He had to be a very tortured hurt sick person himself. May God continue to heal their family and others going through similar situations.
Monice Sharde,,, And people thought Joe Jackson was bad. Mr. Debarge was a whole MONSTER to his kids and wife. I think the drugs were a escape net for the kids. I think all the kids went through it.
Kemani Iwu....I had all of Switch and DeBarge’s music in the late 1970’s and 1980’s. Even as a teenager and young adult during those years, I knew the value of their unique talents, and appreciated their musical style and songs!!! 🥰❤️🌟🧡
The Group Switch consisted of a Very Attractive Group of Gentlemen who were Multi talented in their ability to play Various Instruments and Sing!!!❤👍👌🎤🎹🎺🎷
I love how groups like this were just triple threats. That's James Ingram brother singing with Bobby. So talented, the band is the best, vocals out of the world. Love them so much.
Ya know.. Robert DeBarge Jr. was a gift from god. He had a range and octaves that no other could go in. He is simply by far and still to this day 1 of the legendary singers of all time. Sure miss him. But his legacy lives on.
Gotta give a shout out to Philip Ingram too he has an amazing voice as well... Cool to later find out that he is James Ingram's brother... This group was truly amazing and should have stood the test of time. Thanks for posting this incredible rare footage.
This group quit too soon cause it could've ranked up there in legacy with Earth Wind & Fire. This performance is masterfully smooth and has so many amazing nuances and textures. Love it! Thanks to whoever posted this Masterpiece. God bless & Peace!
Yass, this was real music back in the day,it can come on WDAS and I know that everyone is in their car with music turned up and singing the song loud and probably off key lol 😁
caught them with Barkays and confunkshun at the chicago Stadium in 1979. They all put on the best show. A gang fight broke out but Con funk Shun calmed everybody down by saying, "yo, everybody, forget that noise, the party is here on stage!"
I saw Switch in 1980. Bobby and Tommy were competing in concert- to see who could hit the higher note. Tommy is a better singer than what you think. Not good as Bobby- but He's a great Singer too.
Back in the day we had the Jacksons the silvers and the Debarges all these family ly members could sing but I always favorites were the Debarges besides mj
He was something so fine and could sing his ass off. what a talent to have such a sweet god given voice and no one could match it still. one in a million, I just love this song.
Bobby wrote all his own songs. The man was a Musical LEGEND! He could play any instrument as well. This man taught me how to play the Piano. I owe everything musically to him! LONG LIVE BOBBY!!!!!
Wow, that is awesome that you learned from Bobby. He sure was an awesome entertainer. Tommy inspired me a lot with bus bass prowess. The Debarge family rocks.
how lucky you were to have that mentorship. he's awesome and underrated. someone atMotown should have helped him more. that is why Joe left with his boys.
Carol GB I agree! They all should have been more closely mentored. I pray for each and everyone of the DeBarge children because I truly feel something so tender for all of them so deep in my soul. I pray the rest of their days will be filled with God's peace, joy, protection, presence, and guidance. May God open doors for them that no man can shut; and shut doors behind them that no man can ever open!!!! May God's Grace and Mercy always follow and overtake each and everyone of them and be with them for the rest of their lives, and down to their generations....And it is so, Amen!!!
@@becauseofwhoyouare6716 El has spoken of how rights to his own music he wrote was signed to Motown because they were very young and did not understand the financial parts of the musical business. He said management benefited from their music more than they did.
The Bobby Debarge Story brought me here. Forgot how great of a singer he was. Wow!! Thanks for introducing and sharing your siblings with the world! R.I.P. Bobby!
BOBBY AND TOMMY DEBARGE!....PHILIP INGRAM!...EDDIE FLUELLEN!...GREGORY WILLIAMS!...JODY SIMS!...THESE ARE THE KATS THAT MADE UP THIS PHENOMENAL GROUP!...I WAS 16 WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT (*PUSHING 50*) AND I LOVE IT JUST AS MUCH "NOW" AS "THEN!".....
This family went through so much.... my prayers go out to them, and hopefully the healing continues.... I am grateful for the music they shared with music lovers around the globe. RIP Bobby...
This was the greatest group ever. There has never been a better group. Ever member could sing and play at least 3 instruments. Drugs and egos killed a group that could have been a true powerhouse.
I love this . I remember when....Switch was a great group. Bobby DeBarge had the sweetest voice and I was a big fan, but let us not forget the late, great Wayne Cooper of Cameo. His rich falsetto and his ability to sing his fourth octave in a run of chords and a beautiful vibrato made his singing ability incomparable (listen to Why Have I Lost You, Shake Your Pants, Two Of Us, I Care For You- there are so many that's just to name a few) He is another amazing talent that was gone too soon. R.I.P.
For the funk era, to me, the purest and best falsettos were Bobby and Wayne Cooper from Cameo. Yes, there were good falsettos before them and since them, but for the time frame that their music was released, they were untouchable and immensely talented. Their voices were clear and they made it seem effortless.
Ya know Angelia... It is sad.. Cause all them brothers can sing.. I mean "SING" not only from the church, but can sing period. Bobby DeBarge was a gift from god and my lord could he go to octaves and ranges no other could go. He is simply one of the best singers of all time. No doubt.
Two years ago looking up Bobby's story and how it affected El, just touched me and made me sad. I think I replayed all of Bobby's songs like over 10 times....
I tought El sang a lot of Switch songs. May GOD bless this family. They endured so much. RIP Bobby. MAY all find GOD, forgiveness, healing, restoration, sobriety, and peace.
Beautiful gift, beautiful opportunities with such a twisted, sickening to even think about for these beautiful peoplES, childhood I will forever love the Debarge children from Bobby on down❤️ God bless their seed, and STRANGLE every generational curse that try’s to overshadow them! Thank all of SWITCH and the Debarge family for your sensational music!!! WE FOREVER LOVE YOU ALL!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😍😂
Switch was a great tag team of musicians. And Bobby DeBarge will long live through the beautiful music he wrote and created. My heart will never forget him. He is truly missed. Prayers up to heaven for him always.* Special love to all out there that remember the musical genius in this very talented team band members. Still on my favorite play list.*💖
Remember them so well, was my favorite group. Bobby didn't want to use his falsetto because he didn't want people to think he sounded like a girl. LOL, he didn't know how sexy we girls thought he sounded and the fro was when we African American began to show how proud we were of our natural hair. Love those days!
I've been in love with Switch and Bobby Debarge for over three decades. Their songs are classics. Bobby Debarge was not only a very sexy man, but his voice could make me melt. His voice is absolutely magnificent. His range was incredibly superior to his brother El and most other falsetto singers with the exception of Phillip Bailey of EWF. Even though El has great range in his falsetto, Bobby's voice was as smooth as butter on a hot biscuit, effortlessly flowing from his golden pipes. Just thinking about his voice and incredible range is giving me goosebumps all over. The man was definitely one of the greatest falsetto crooners of all time. He will truly be missed. RIP Bobby, you and your voice will never be forgotten..
Yeah, Phillip Bailey is the only falsetto that could f*** with Bobby. Because of those guys, Prince was able to do what he did with the Beautiful Ones.
this band is the best make no mistake this is Talent skill a sound that reaches your soul and never let you forget they are the s*** then and now thank God for switch rest in peace Bobby the band remembers you and is keeping your memory alive you will never be forgotten you guys totally send me it's an absolute and I thank you
This sounds amazing I was only 4 when this came out but I always heard this song and thought it was El. I am pleasantly surprised at these guys. I sure do wish music sounded like this still. I love Debarge too great voices real talk
Bobby DeBarge story brought me here! Great music. I remember roller skating to this; the lights went dim and everybody cozied up to their teen love, awwww...good ole days. Now gone.
Don't forget about the great Luther Vandross Teddy Pendergrass you go to the song I miss you by Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes that was Teddy Pendergrass the lead singer
This is Feb. 07, 2018 at home in my bedroom relaxing listing to the one and only original SWITCH. What a great way to end a long day. The only thing that missing is the wine, yeeeeeeees😁
I CAN'T STOP LOOKING AT THIS! LOOK AT TOMMY HIS BROTHER,SOOO COOL,AND GROOVE,THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANY MORE,,GOD KNOWS THEY DON'T!!!!THANK YOU!!!MAKES ME CRY....
OMG where on earth did you find this live performance? Boy you sure do not hear music like this anymore...never ever thought I'd say something like that...but it's quite true! Thanks so much for uploading!
I have this song as my ring tone on my phone. whenever I'm in public and my phone rings everyone that's around me looks and some say keep letting it ring so they can hear the whole song.
Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang It, even though your gone from Earth but never forgotten in our Hearts God bless love much , R. I.P. ( Bobby Debarge ) from the group ( Switch )!!!
True. These were in the 70's, when most songs sang to black women was that of admiration, honor, protection and respect. How far we've come.
Hiphop destroyed music & black society.
Agree 💯
It is a shame that our Culture has Enabled these young thug Rap Artists to Disgrace. Black Women in the Lyrics of their Songs. Not to mention the Vile Profanity that is used also. This type of Music should have been banned Long ago. And We wonder why other Races don't Respect Us!!!👎😞
Sad aint it. Imo I believe the older generations need to start having grown people parties where guys actually danced with women and the vibe was to.party. if we show them the way, people follow what we see not a lot of what we say to one another. Peace and blessings everyone
@@cynthiajordan4990 100% agree. But lets not theres OTHER FILTHY NASTY DISCUSTING Music besides ganster rap. One being SATANIC HEAVY METAL!.
Wow.. Bobby Debarge was so dynamic. His voice gives me chills. I wish his life would have been better to him. He was truly a gifted human being. Rest in Power Robert Debarge Jr.
No auto-tune, no dub-overs.. all talent, all skill. Lyrics were class and made sense! Switch and the groups of old were Classics!!
For real!
What the heck happened to turn people on to noise like rap and heavy metal?
What is a dub-over? Switch used overdubbing just like most every other group in the last 60 years. They certainly did that when it came to vocals. Bobby can't sing leads and backgrounds at the same time so yes, they overdubbed. Further, this is a total lip sync to the original track. Switch was and is RIDICULOUSLY talented but you took things about fifty steps too far. LOL!
Before there was a El Debarge. There was Bobby Debarge. Love him.
That's right...
El is like a Baby Bobby and Chico and James are like Baby Els.
@Sid Sidney no that was James debarge
Love all the Debarges....
destiny khan SUREURITE🥰SWEET BLESSINGS 🙏🏽♥️🥰c
How could a man make all the those beautiful talented children only to hurt and abuse them the way he did i can’t understand it! 😢
Tylar Citizen He was Evil!
Children are like arrows in a Mighty man's hands! If used properly!
Cloned them!!!
It is sad. My heart aches for what they went through.
Their father was a racist and hated them for being beautiful and black, he beat their mother too.
I didn't realize, until seeing this video, how much El looks like his big brother Bobby.
Crystal Kinchen sounds like him too
And he cannot dance, either...lol
Bobby was the most talented of all the DeBarges. He could sing, produce, write, switch & play instruments. Bobby DeBarge was a musical genius!
rip
Your right. And he suffered the most, but he made it. He repented of his sins and forgave his Dad on his deathbed. Besides Michael Jackson, his story was the most saddest, heartbreak out of all. I can never not watch it without tears.
he taught himself how to play different instruments
Bobby had the perfect pitch. Effortless falsetto. Eddie Kendrick is definitely up there but this guy took it to another level.
I know I'm late but I have a question who on y'all top 5 falsetto singer's
And you can understand every word he is saying
Amen to that
Yess!🙌🙌💯💯
Bobby Debarge is the Godfather of the Falsetto! Nobody is better than him. El Debarge his younger brother learned everything from Bobby! Rest in peace Bobby. This song makes me cry. I miss Bobby
And El sound and look just like his big brother Bobby R.I.P!
dominique laws I couldnt agree more Twins
I'd say Bobby is an Icon of Falsetto BUT Wayne Cooper of Cameo is on the same level as well..I'd throw EJ of Enchantment in there also, But Bobby was a Boss though
Don't forget about Philip Bailey of EWF.
***** thats true..I forgot about Mr Kendricks..good post
Black people are the best singers in the world that's real and im white but they make and create the baddest music on the planet so some people will be jealous because we can only duplicate it that's being honest from me! Thanks for the music to the world.
Barbara vire ikr .. hi Barbara
Barbara vire We already know we are the baddest.
Appreciate the honest compliment.
I agree.
However, you do know that Bobby and all of the DeBarge children are half white? FYI
I know they miss they're brother Bobby luv u Bobby😇🙏🌟
Now this is real music right herrr!
Ms. Lisa ....you ain't never lie!!!!😊
Lisa Crosley Yes! So missed
Yes ma'am
Yasssssssss!!!!!
What a beautiful voice Bobby Debarge had. So much talent.
Switch is one of my favorite groups of all-time. No one can touch Bobby's vocals!
Nic Lofton Mine too.
Phillip ingram is my cousin and James too
@@jeffreymclain3951 I had the biggest crush on James🥰
You have that right my brother and they don’t make songs like this anymore.
We could dance the night away, when they said how they felt.
#Facts‼️
God really blessed the DeBarge children with heavenly voices... I think about their personal story and how they were treated so badly by their biological father and how each of them struggled with drug abuse trying to cope with the abuse from childhood/adolescence. May God free each of them that are still alive and continue to remind them of His love and gift of song.
Yep no one wants to address that. People take drugs to escape reality. And when they become adults thier traumatic upbringing sneaks up on them like a thief in the night. Especially during the ages of 30 through 40's. I know.
Monice Sharde I know, I loved them growing up and had no idea of the abuse and trauma until I saw them all on a talk show last year. Thank God he can heal every where we hurt.
Monice Sharde You wonder how someone could look those beautiful children in the face and abuse them and torture them the way that man did. They didn't deserve that they were innocent children. He had to be a very tortured hurt sick person himself. May God continue to heal their family and others going through similar situations.
Amen 🙏🏽
Monice Sharde,,, And people thought Joe Jackson was bad. Mr. Debarge was a whole MONSTER to his kids and wife. I think the drugs were a escape net for the kids. I think all the kids went through it.
damn this was my jam back in the day Bobby Debarge had one of the best falsetto voices.
Unsung made me appreciate this band even more!
Kemani Iwu....I had all of Switch and DeBarge’s music in the late 1970’s and 1980’s. Even as a teenager and young adult during those years, I knew the value of their unique talents, and appreciated their musical style and songs!!! 🥰❤️🌟🧡
Me 2 unsung made me appreciate them more as well
Me too
The Group Switch consisted of a Very Attractive Group of Gentlemen who were Multi talented in their ability to play Various Instruments and Sing!!!❤👍👌🎤🎹🎺🎷
I loved their music and I was young, he was the best. 💞🙏🏾
Bobby Debarge's voice will LIVE forever...............
We all talk about Bobby, but let's not forget about Tommy he also brought a lot to the table and it weren't just his sweet looks😍😘😗
I love how groups like this were just triple threats. That's James Ingram brother singing with Bobby. So talented, the band is the best, vocals out of the world. Love them so much.
Bobby was gorgeous
Dee Love
GORGEOUS
AND MY DAMN TYPE
Dee Love
Yea...he GET IT
Exactly
Yes gawd!
Yes he was fine
Bobby was the truth! RIP Bobby DeBarge.
This never gets old. Bobby could sing his behind off!!!! Miss you Bobby! You were one of the greats!!!!
Ya know.. Robert DeBarge Jr. was a gift from god. He had a range and octaves that no other could go in. He is simply by far and still to this day 1 of the legendary singers of all time. Sure miss him. But his legacy lives on.
Gotta give a shout out to Philip Ingram too he has an amazing voice as well... Cool to later find out that he is James Ingram's brother... This group was truly amazing and should have stood the test of time. Thanks for posting this incredible rare footage.
Yes I agree
This makes me cry because this man was tortured as a child. I just cry. RIP Bobby
It make you want to bring his dad back to life and slowly torture him!! May his dad get everything he deserves in hell
This group quit too soon cause it could've ranked up there in legacy with Earth Wind & Fire. This performance is masterfully smooth and has so many amazing nuances and textures. Love it! Thanks to whoever posted this Masterpiece. God bless & Peace!
Now THIS is a real throwback!
AMEN!!!
For real! Lol!
Love this Man all that talent
Yass, this was real music back in the day,it can come on WDAS and I know that everyone is in their car with music turned up and singing the song loud and probably off key lol 😁
There'll never be nothing better then Good old school music ..thanks for these songs.... rest in peace Bobby.
Sweet and soulful. I love Switch from the start and still do. Thanks El for keeping Bobby and Switch alive through your music and your performances.
caught them with Barkays and confunkshun at the chicago Stadium in 1979. They all put on the best show. A gang fight broke out but Con funk Shun calmed everybody down by saying, "yo, everybody, forget that noise, the party is here on stage!"
Only in the CHI... 😄😄😄 CHI-CITY... MY CITY!
I can listen to these two songs over and over again. They don't make good music like this anymore. 💃🏾💃🏾🎤🎧🎼🎹🎷🎺🎸
+Catherine Wright True That!!!!
this is one cold bloodied jam rite here!! timeless!!!
i LOVE TOMMY DEBARGE'S BASS GUITAR SWAG.....
Kieara Tone' taught by Jermaine Jackson
@@lawrencebyrdsong7570 yup... And Jermaine sure did have that swag too
That sway is so smooth
Bobby Debarge was a powerhouse for real.
There will never be a group as great as SwitchThey have the greatest talent any group I have ever seen
Bobby DeBarge, Eddie Kendricks, Barry Gibb, Johnny Wilder Jr have some of the best falsettos in music history
Including Phil Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire
Add Maxwell to this list 😊
Eddie Kendricks is the premier falsetto tenor. They're really singing soprano.
Bobby is dope. His falsetto range and styling is amazing. Only a couple of cats could get higher than him. One being Phillip Bailey.
Lead singer from bloodstone
I saw Switch in 1980. Bobby and Tommy were competing in concert- to see who could hit the higher note. Tommy is a better singer than what you think. Not good as Bobby- but He's a great Singer too.
He's a DeBarge.
Back in the day we had the Jacksons the silvers and the Debarges all these family ly members could sing but I always favorites were the Debarges besides mj
The whole family can sing. Some just better than others
@@Ebd1990 Yes that's true.
He was something so fine and could sing his ass off. what a talent to have such a sweet god given voice and no one could match it still. one in a million, I just love this song.
Simone Mercer I
His voice gives me the chills. God bless Bobby.
Bobby wrote all his own songs. The man was a Musical LEGEND! He could play any instrument as well. This man taught me how to play the Piano. I owe everything musically to him! LONG LIVE BOBBY!!!!!
ANTPHRESSH
But, according to Greg Williams, HE wrote the bulk of "I Call Your Name", and it wasn't written for LaToya.
Wow, that is awesome that you learned from Bobby. He sure was an awesome entertainer. Tommy inspired me a lot with bus bass prowess. The Debarge family rocks.
how lucky you were to have that mentorship. he's awesome and underrated. someone atMotown should have helped him more. that is why Joe left with his boys.
Carol GB
I agree! They all should have been more closely mentored. I pray for each and everyone of the DeBarge children because I truly feel something so tender for all of them so deep in my soul. I pray the rest of their days will be filled with God's peace, joy, protection, presence, and guidance. May God open doors for them that no man can shut; and shut doors behind them that no man can ever open!!!! May God's Grace and Mercy always follow and overtake each and everyone of them and be with them for the rest of their lives, and down to their generations....And it is so, Amen!!!
@@becauseofwhoyouare6716 El has spoken of how rights to his own music he wrote was signed to Motown because they were very young and did not understand the financial parts of the musical business. He said management benefited from their music more than they did.
Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Bobby DeBarge 1956-1995 and also Tommy DeBarge 1957-2021.
Classic ! I can't get tired of hearing Switch or any of the Debarge songs !!
The Bobby Debarge Story brought me here. Forgot how great of a singer he was. Wow!! Thanks for introducing and sharing your siblings with the world! R.I.P. Bobby!
They said they named the band SWITCH because they could all could play multiple instruments... and would do so during performances...
Right
R Jackson sooooo TRUE and was DAM good at it..!!!
And they could all sing
Good information I never knew that
BOBBY AND TOMMY DEBARGE!....PHILIP INGRAM!...EDDIE FLUELLEN!...GREGORY WILLIAMS!...JODY SIMS!...THESE ARE THE KATS THAT MADE UP THIS PHENOMENAL GROUP!...I WAS 16 WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT (*PUSHING 50*) AND I LOVE IT JUST AS MUCH "NOW" AS "THEN!".....
Yep I agree, you're pushing 50 lol, no great group to say the least.
I was about eleven. I loved it then.
Right behind ya @47, I loved this song back then too and even more now.....classic
Ask Berry Gordy Bobby was the rawest talent to walk through Motown’s doors. Hard to challenge that.
do not forget about eddie kendricks falsetto voice
Eddie Kendricks was the very first true falsetto. All of the others are spin-offs of him.
The best!
He was the best and the smoothest!!!!
Birmingham's finest Eddie Kendrick
RIGHT ON , RIGHT ON.
This family went through so much.... my prayers go out to them, and hopefully the healing continues.... I am grateful for the music they shared with music lovers around the globe. RIP Bobby...
This was the greatest group ever. There has never been a better group. Ever member could sing and play at least 3 instruments. Drugs and egos killed a group that could have been a true powerhouse.
bobby and johnny wilder from heatwave had such beautiful falsetto
+dwayne musik Miss Johnny Wilder.
+kitty larue what???? Johnny wilder"s a guy
kb productions the lead singer from the 70’s group Heatwave
I love this . I remember when....Switch was a great group. Bobby DeBarge had the sweetest voice and I was a big fan, but let us not forget the late, great Wayne Cooper of Cameo. His rich falsetto and his ability to sing his fourth octave in a run of chords and a beautiful vibrato made his singing ability incomparable (listen to Why Have I Lost You, Shake Your Pants, Two Of Us, I Care For You- there are so many that's just to name a few) He is another amazing talent that was gone too soon. R.I.P.
Lola Springs Great point!! Thanks!! So much great music.
Lola Springs Philip Bailey is another master of the falsetto. So is Prince. Even Maxwell.
A Friend To Me. The best Cameo song written.
For the funk era, to me, the purest and best falsettos were Bobby and Wayne Cooper from Cameo. Yes, there were good falsettos before them and since them, but for the time frame that their music was released, they were untouchable and immensely talented. Their voices were clear and they made it seem effortless.
Ya know Angelia... It is sad.. Cause all them brothers can sing.. I mean "SING" not only from the church, but can sing period. Bobby DeBarge was a gift from god and my lord could he go to octaves and ranges no other could go. He is simply one of the best singers of all time. No doubt.
Love Switch! Bobby was a gem!
RIP, Bobby. Your voice was sent from above.
I wanna get closer to you baby... Bobby DeBarge was soooo fire, timeless classic!!! R.I.P Bobby💜💙❤👼
Two years ago looking up Bobby's story and how it affected El, just touched me and made me sad. I think I replayed all of Bobby's songs like over 10 times....
Yesss Bobby was a beast before El RIP The Best Music 🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼
I tought El sang a lot of Switch songs. May GOD bless this family. They endured so much. RIP Bobby. MAY all find GOD, forgiveness, healing, restoration, sobriety, and peace.
El did sing with but never was the lead. They basically.have the same.voice
@@craignielsen3255
El wasn’t in this group at all. He just sings some of the songs when he performs these days.
People you don't hear good music like switch in 2019 Bobby had a very beautiful voice that God gave him rest in heaven Bobby DeBarge
R.I.P Bobby, we miss you and love you so much!
Beautiful gift, beautiful opportunities with such a twisted, sickening to even think about for these beautiful peoplES, childhood I will forever love the Debarge children from Bobby on down❤️ God bless their seed, and STRANGLE every generational curse that try’s to overshadow them! Thank all of SWITCH and the Debarge family for your sensational music!!! WE FOREVER LOVE YOU ALL!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😍😂
This will never go out of style.....real soulful love music......thank you Bobby and Switch!
My brother bought this album home and I stayed up half the night playing this over and over till my grandmother made me go to bed.memories💖
I love everything about this performance
Switch was a great tag team of musicians. And Bobby DeBarge will long live through the beautiful music he wrote and created. My heart will never forget him. He is truly missed. Prayers up to heaven for him always.* Special love to all out there that remember the musical genius in this very talented team band members. Still on my favorite play list.*💖
This song sounds DAMN good in my car.. speakers be on point..
best falsetto to ever pick up the mic.
This my all time favorite Switch song!!
I was in love with Bobby Debarge and wanted to marry him. I will always cherish this music. Thanks for sharing!
I wanted to marry Bobby AND Phillip! #MyDreamThrouple
Chareen LoveJoy I was in love with him too!
I wanted to marry Tommy and Jodi.
the greatest music era......EVER!!!!
I love the whole group, but Bobby holds a very special place in my heart. I watch this video at least 3 times a week. Brings back some good memories.
Remember them so well, was my favorite group. Bobby didn't want to use his falsetto because he didn't want people to think he sounded like a girl. LOL, he didn't know how sexy we girls thought he sounded and the fro was when we African American began to show how proud we were of our natural hair. Love those days!
freaking thank you for posting this vid. So I'm crying they had such a hard life!
Yes they did that's why they did drugs to escape the pain they were in RIP❤️
It’s so sad I can’t imagine growing up like that omg
Tear up watching this. Amazing singers and band. Just incredible talent... Wow!!
They very Handsome So Great !!!!
I've been in love with Switch and Bobby Debarge for over three decades. Their songs are classics. Bobby Debarge was not only a very sexy man, but his voice could make me melt. His voice is absolutely magnificent. His range was incredibly superior to his brother El and most other falsetto singers with the exception of Phillip Bailey of EWF. Even though El has great range in his falsetto, Bobby's voice was as smooth as butter on a hot biscuit, effortlessly flowing from his golden pipes. Just thinking about his voice and incredible range is giving me goosebumps all over. The man was definitely one of the greatest falsetto crooners of all time. He will truly be missed. RIP Bobby, you and your voice will never be forgotten..
Yeah, Phillip Bailey is the only falsetto that could f*** with Bobby. Because of those guys, Prince was able to do what he did with the Beautiful Ones.
I concur 100%
Me too. AND Chico.
@@olubukonla7352 And Howard Hewett
Marvin Gaye
this band is the best make no mistake this is Talent skill a sound that reaches your soul and never let you forget they are the s*** then and now thank God for switch rest in peace Bobby the band remembers you and is keeping your memory alive you will never be forgotten you guys totally send me it's an absolute and I thank you
Yassss Bobby De Barge was the man. This is some good music right here. Classic. There will never be.😘👌
This sounds amazing I was only 4 when this came out but I always heard this song and thought it was El. I am pleasantly surprised at these guys. I sure do wish music sounded like this still. I love Debarge too great voices real talk
Bunny was the best. She should have been the lead singer of Debarge. Girly men sounding like women....no.
Bobby DeBarge story brought me here! Great music. I remember roller skating to this; the lights went dim and everybody cozied up to their teen love, awwww...good ole days. Now gone.
His voice is so soothing!!!! CRUSH!!! CRUSH!!! I miss him!!!!! RIP.........
Don't forget about the great Luther Vandross Teddy Pendergrass you go to the song I miss you by Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes that was Teddy Pendergrass the lead singer
Bobby❤👌👍😢
AFROS BOUNCING, .....YES LAWD
They were sexy as hell. I would stare at my sister's album covers for Switch for HOURS whenever she left the house!
They really look sexy and sound amazing..
Kieara Tone' Amen amen.
Bobby should have kept his forever.
We love you Bobby!!!!
This is Feb. 07, 2018 at home in my bedroom relaxing listing to the one and only original SWITCH. What a great way to end a long day. The only thing that missing is the wine, yeeeeeeees😁
I love ❤️ me some Switch and Bobby Debarge
"I wanna be closer" is my jam, I'm loving this video!
Beautiful. Simply Beautiful.
Bobby Debarge was ahead of his time...Bobby had such a beautiful voice....
Switch and Debarge soooooooooo talented !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their AWESOOOOOOOOME LOVE LOVE them !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
falsetto King Bobby. respectfully Sing King Bobby
I CAN'T STOP LOOKING AT THIS! LOOK AT TOMMY HIS BROTHER,SOOO COOL,AND GROOVE,THEY DON'T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANY MORE,,GOD KNOWS THEY DON'T!!!!THANK YOU!!!MAKES ME CRY....
SWITCHFAN4EVER
OMG where on earth did you find this live performance? Boy you sure do not hear music like this anymore...never ever thought I'd say something like that...but it's quite true! Thanks so much for uploading!
Bobby,Bobby, missing you🌸🍀🌷🌷
This is beautiful music. Wow...Bring it Back.
I have this song as my ring tone on my phone. whenever I'm in public and my phone rings everyone that's around me looks and some say keep letting it ring so they can hear the whole song.
Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang Sang It, even though your gone from Earth but never forgotten in our Hearts God bless love much , R. I.P. ( Bobby Debarge ) from the group ( Switch )!!!
Nice guitar playing.
😔 I miss my childhood. Growing up watching my parents and uncle's dancing and enjoying life
Switch was a perfect combination. They were all better together. All equally talented.
I agree.