Phil Ingram on his brother James Ingram, Bobby DeBarge and Switch 

Bobby and Phillip together were one of the best duos ever in music! Beautiful!!

I love how proud he is of his brother.

This interview was OUTSTANDING! Phillip is a TRUE GUY! A very good role model for upcoming artists! SALUTE! ( Ret.21yr.Vet)

Thank you for clearing up what happened with James. He's missed! Switch was groundbreaking. I first heard them in '79. Philip is an amazing talent, but also a very smart man. His explanation about Bobby DeBarge was respectful. Philip is multi-talented/gifted (wow, he plays by ear) & still sounds good!

They should regroup, hire El and go for it. I would love to see them.

This was a great interview . R.I.P. James Ingram he was a singer . For sure . R.I.P. Bobby as well ❣️❣️❣️❣️

James Ingram was not only a great vocalist but was a beast on keys. RIP

Omg my childhood crush from the group Switch. Giving all the love to his parents and siblings, love this interview.

Those were the days! Love all those groups that existed back in the 70's,80's & 90's!

That man was beautiful, he's still handsome...

Very smart, intelligent and nice looking man and he can sing 😍😍! I didn’t realize him and James Ingram are brothers! James was one of my favorite male singers. R.I.P James ❤️

Phillip is a great interviewee - full of personality! I love his humility, even to this day.

Great interview, Phil is so down to earth like James was and they both answer questions unlike some artists. Cindy did great, she did not talk over the guest. She did great in my opinion!

I enjoyed the interview. My condolences to Phillip and his family on their loss of James Ingram and his other brother.

Great interview with Phil Ingram about James Ingram and my favorite Switch. So Sincerely sad about James Ingram and Bobby DeBarge. So glad to see Phil's interview with you Cindy. Great Job!

Great interview ! James Ingram :The most handsome black man I've ever saw in life , eye candy for sure. James was our Frank Sinatra ! His tenor voice & songs would & still make me swoon. We lost a great one. When I heard he died , I was shocked because he was so young ! 💔 I hope Phil & the rest of the Ingram family are doing well ❤

It's amazing how many records Philip has sang on! It's prolific. One of my favorites is Penny Ford's 1993 single "I'll Be There"! That song should have been a hit! The background vocals gave it so much energy! I wish He and his brother James would have done more music together. =)

This man should write a book about his life but if he has already written one I would surely buy it.

He was really nice lookin' back in the day. He still looks good for his age.

Phillip is my favorite member of Switch!!🥰

I often sat and looked at those album jackets back in the day. It was a blessing to hear how successful the guy with the perfect hair has done. Such an enlightening interview. Bought my first Switch album as a freshman in high school 1979❤️❤️❤️"💔"

I loved James Ingram!!! He and Phil looked just alike when they were young. He does look Indian...that was my first impression when they first showed his face. Great interview.

Phillip Ingram has a very soulful and melodic voice and a great body of work in his own right. Very talented man.

As a teenager in the late 70’s, anyone who knew me knew that I just ❤️ me some SWITCH !

His Brother was talented just like James. Phil was the Beautiful Black One. He looks like he could've come from Bangladesh. When I first heard James Ingram, I was blown away by just his cadence. He was fantastic.

What a GREAT interview! SWITCH is a big part of my most treasured teenage memories… loved it!💕 ❤️

I had no idea James Ingram's brother was in Switch😳. Good looks run in the Ingram family. James had some serious vocal talent. "Sharp E and the G Clefs"😂😂😂

I still want his hair from the 70s!!! He has beautiful skin. I can see India and Ethiopian as guesses.

He is telling the truth about singing lead more than Bobbie on 1st album. I played it to death and read the liners. I was feining for Phil's voice.

Yes❣️ SWITCH , incredible group , that never received their massive alcaldes😉😌😉 I own one of SWITCH ALBUMS to this day… A collectors Album…. Thank you ❣️ The 70’s Era was the BOMB 🧨🧨🧨👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆👏👏👏👏❣️❣️❣️❣️ Gerald Albright never received his “ Just Due “ … I still listen to his CD’s in the steam room to this day‼️ Thank you for the interview Phillip: A very down to earth GOD given person and family 💖💝💖💝

I was born in 77 and switch is my favorite old school band I play the Bobby and Phil duet now

ALL THAT AND NO GRAMMYS!! THEY NEED A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! GIVE THEM A GRAMMY ANYWAY!

I really enjoyed this interview. Boy, he touch on *EVERYTHING* The group, his brother, James, etc...❤👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Love being able to hear the backstory to these OG artists. Never knew James had a brother in Switch. Loved James AND Switch. They were the forerunners for Debarge. It's amazing how so much talent is in one Family. Rest in Peace James & Bobby.🎼❤️🌸🌱🎤🍹🤗✌️

This was a great interview. Phil Ingram is such a down to earth dude. A real gentleman.

I loved Switch. The first time I saw them was on a late night show. I was hooked! Mr Ingram is so humble. I’m sorry to hear of James Ingram passing. May he rest in peace 💕

I enjoyed listening to… And watching this interview as he remembers the different times of his life. He set those Switch album covers off with them deep sexy eyes and all of that hair!🥰 But he’s still a good looking man and a beautiful spirit. I enjoyed this🥰

LORD He can sang!

Phillip is a great interview. I'd love to just hear him tell stories.

Athletes and musicians have the best memories, I swear. They remember dates, events, ppl etc.

I did not know he was james brother! I just watched Bobby's movie and was shocked, i wonder who did that movie? Glad he cleared that up.. Him and Bobby was the cutest 😍😍

His voice is still smooth as silk. I see he is definitely James brother.

Phil is such a great dude. So down to earth and a great conversationalist. Could listen to him tell stories all day long. Much respect!

What an incredible memory Philip Ingram has. I am impressed.

OMG 🤩 this man is still gorgeous and his personality is so captivating✨

Man this is crazy I'm watching this video and I go to my phone to ask a question to Siri and The next thing that comes up is that Tommy DeBarge died October 21 I couldn't believe it he was only 64 Died of liver and kidney problems, Rest in peace Tommy 💗💗💗

When I was 11 I secretly watched The Last American Virgin and there was 1 good moment in that movie that stuck in my head & forever imprinted on my soul.. And that moment was when I heard " Just Once " At that age I could hear the honesty, pain, anger, frustration & love James voice added to those lyrics.. Rest In Peace James Ingram, You are loved, missed & will be remembered forever..

RIP Mr. James Ingram. I always respected and enjoyed his music and talents. I truly enjoyed his music videos. I always thought he was a sensuous man. Mr. Phil Ingram was cut from the same handsome cloth. Simply Devine.! Very respectful, talented, and articulate. Thank you for a great interview.

I've always thought Phillip's vocals was equally as important to the Switch sound as Bobby Debarge. That's just me though.

Oh, my goodness! Phillip Ingram! That was my celebrity crush! Looks, talent and brains! Too bad he's married!

Oh my Lord the Legendary Phil Ingram still got it! 🔥

I was in love with Philip For years omg he was my crush was definitely a Switch Fan . Rest in PEACE ! FOR THE TWO BROTHERS WE LOST IN SWITCH THE Debarge BROTHERS 💜🤎❤

I met Phillip a long time ago at Greg’s apartment. It was right after Bobby left and Altazane Giles was singing on the Switch album. He walked in, introduced himself, told me and my my his brother had just won the Grammy .. the sat down at Greg’s Fender Piano 🎹 and started singing a Switch song 🎶 I remember feeling his voice through my body and getting goosebumps.. this was 1981 .. I was 16 and auditioning for Switch … Greg wanted me but my mom didn’t let me .. because of the Drugs Greg honestly said they used here and there. Phillip was then and still is one of my favorite singers and he was genuinely nice

I never knew James Ingram died, what a great singer. Great interview by Phil, I just love looking at and listening to these R n B acts from the 60s, 70s and 80s and even their personal interviews and life stories are special.

It would had been nice if El Debarge would had taken Bobby's place when Switch came back years later to sing There never be

Just a humble, cool, talented brother from Ohio. I've always gravitated toward him, even though Bobby was the star of the group.. *side note* Ohio is the birthplace of funk but I never hear it on their local radio stations.

"you pulled the switch" is their best song IMO. And Phil SANG that song!

Great interview, talented, humble and down to earth. Wish Phillip continued success and I loved your brother James.

The best boy band/group of all times in my humble opinion.🖤

This is a fantastic interview with Philip Ingram. The memories that he has and his voice is still amazing

Never knew James Ingram had a brother name Phil Ingram.

Extremely interesting

Good information from the real people who actually lived it. Much love to Phil

Nice to see you brother ingram

Excellent interview!

An OUTSTANDING GENTLEMEN in the music industry! 😄

phil is a beautiful man dam

Loved this interview! Phil is still looking and sounding good!! I caught the group's performance at a L A Jazz Festival pre-pandemic. I look foward to their return. I love how my teenage idols are still doing the damn thing!

Ok so Jam...Now that's a voice. James' voice is unmatched..strong, soulful....just amazing. May he be resting in peace!.

Love Bobby Debarge and Switch! Great information. Just didn't understand the question about whether or not he's been mistaken for Dominican. James Ingram was a true singer

Miss James. Him and my Uncle were Road dogs I grew up calling him Uncle Our families grew up together Boot R.I.P. James,David and Henry who recently passed my Mom's Homie. 🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️

Phillip is the man!!!

Everybody had crushes on the Debarges ! I was in love with Philip and Jodi !!!!!

Rest in Heaven James Ingram I still play his music today !❤❤❤

Bobby was king!😢

He's right about the Bobby debarge story

Phil still got the pipes!!!

I fell in love with only him when he was in Switch. He was so gorgeous.

This was a nice interview with Phil Ingram. Thank you for sharing.

I love these interview videos on YouYube when it comes to music.I always learn something new from so many of them.I'm 59 now and I am never too old to learn something new everyday.Thanks for this post.

Wow Phillip I always loved your singing and personality. Greg did not want Bobby in the group. They were not friends at the time. He wasnt interest in the group. Gregg was going around talking about him. Bobby wanted to go solo. He had already had a taste of Gregg's b/s. It was tommy who suggested Bobby. Gregg started bad mouthing him to Jermaine. Again Bobby said no. Jermaine called bobby himself. On the phone Bobby told jermaine what he wanted. Bobby wanted to do his songs without them singing on them which they agreed he could do but he had to be on their songs. Bobby came as a diva he didnt get there 3 albums down. Tell me on the album what other songs did you think were single. And I was co writer of friend in the sky. I wish he were here!

Wow I finally get to see the face with one of the videos for Welcome Home on the Jehovah Witness website. Nice to see you my dear brother. Love to hear you sing

Wow Phillip still look great very attractive man

great interview, love Switch, Phil is brilliant.

Aww, love his personality. So fortunate to have seen him and Switch perform back in the day. Yes!!!! All of them were so talented and so handsome... Good times.

Switch is one of my all time favorite groups!! They were real smooth. Great music!!

One of the nicest people I’ve ever met

I enjoyed the video interview ,great job well done 👍 and my condolences 💐 to Phillip Ingram and his family.The Back N The Day Old School Music 🎶 lives on!!!James Ingram,Bobby and Tommy Debarge are well missed.Please keep the music 🎼 from back then(70’s-90’s)playing on 🥳🤩😎👏👏👏👍👍👍🌈☀️💝💞💗💕💖❣️💓☺️🙏😌🥰😍😘🤗Thank You Always 😀😄😃😁😊😉!!!

Phillip love you, still playing my Switch albums today. You still sound great. Miss you Bobby💕

Now you know I truly loved switch to so of course me seeing his youngest brother Phil Ingram was a treat a special sweet treat and there was times where I played I want to get closer to you I may have played that song when I will listen to it this is no joke probably about 13 times in a row and not only to just hear Phil was to hear Bobby as well all loved his vocals loved his vocals I just can't say nothing else that was just a man voice that not only sent chills he did just a little bit more and it was always very pleasant to hear their songs so with that being said yeah I'm going to miss James Ingram I'm going to miss Bobby DeBarge it's just things that I would never forget the way they music make me feel I put that in my car and I literally concentrate on nothing but what I'm listening to

Phil Ingram the great! Switch was the soundtrack to some of the greatest moments of my childhood. Thank you my brother!

I Wanna be Closer is my favorite Switch song🎶🎶

This interview is awesome guys! Phillip Ingram is amazing!!!!

Great, and very respectful interview!

Just seeing this but this is better than the unsung show. Way more in-depth. Js ❤️ it!

Phil was one fine brother and can sang yes indeed. thank you I enjoyed watching

Oh my goodness I loved me some James Ingram there was nothing that man could sing that did not have me shivering all over just all over there was a couple of his songs that I used to just listen to over and over again when I would play it once I would have to listen to that one particular song five or six times then I would go to my next favorite one listen to it five or six times it was just I could drive all day just listening to James Ingram I just loved him so much so much and I'm going to most definitely miss hearing any new music from him but I am so glad that I have all the things and projects that he did before God called him home God bless

So many memories...."I want to be closer", was the jam! 🥰🌹💯

That was a good interview with my Akron, OH homie Phillip Ingram. Always representing Akron no matter what.

This style blew my mind.