Switch - I Call Your Name (1979) *DayOne Reacts* 

Tommy and Bobby Debarge are the elder brothers of El, and it's uncanny how their voices are similar in some aspects. Another fun fact, Phillip Ingram, the brother of James Ingram, is also part of this group.

That was a great observation on your part. The lead singer was Bobby Debarge, one of the older Debarge brothers. He passed away at a very young age. He and El Debarge sound exactly alike. So your observation was right on point. What I love about classic music is the way in which it was arranged and the uniqueness of the voices. Back then music had so many dimensions to it.

Whenever I hear Bobby DeBarge sing, I just break down and cry. Such a beautiful soul with so much talent but emotionally and mentally tormented due to his father's molesting abuse of him as a child. It's a heartbreaking story.

This song was written about LaToya Jackson.. They had a tumultuous relationship to say the least. Her brother Jermaine got them signed to Motown and produced them.

Bobby and Tommy were the First ones out of the Debarge Family to Get a Record Deal . Then The Rest of the Debarge Family got their Deal in the Eighties .

That’s my favorite song in the world

What a timeless classic omg. 🔥

Love this song!!! Beautiful old school at its finest 🙏🏻🔥❤️☮️🙏🏻

There's DeBarge siblings in the group Switch, Bobby and Tommy DeBarge. Their younger brother El DeBarge (lead singer of DeBarge) can be heard singing the chorus "I call your name girl". The group DeBarge was not formed yet at the time.

The LEGENDARY Switch

Wow 79 working out in west Texas, seems like last week wow! Thanks Angela! Great song gets better with age

There were so many family groups from Michigan. Good ones that never got discovered, but I'm glad they did. RIP Tommy and Bobby.

This goes back to the days of bubblegum soul. Two Debarge brothers were in this group. Such a classic hit!❤

I'm surprised hardly anyone knew switch , ome of my favorite R&B classic songs , 😢

Back then, R&B was truly doped. Love songs were the order of the day.

The story was Bobby wrote this song for Latoya Jackson. His love interest.

My favorite by “switch “is their monster r@b hit “I wanna be closer” .. real grown folks music

a then 17-year-old EL DEBARGE doing ALL the background/parts...his BIG brother Bobby wanted him on this record. this was a BIG hit for Switch back in LATE 79 on the R&B charts.

Hey Angela. Keen observation. Can't miss that Debarge sound. That was Bobby Debarge singing lead. Bobby and Tommy Debarge were the older brothers of the group Switch. Phillip Ingram, the brother of singer James Ingram was also Switch singing lead. Note: the group got their their name because they were able to switch not only singers during a song, but also instruments. 🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏

Watching you enjoying this song makes me happy. I was 18 years old when this song came out. It reminds me of my girl at the time. It kind of ended when I ent in the service and every time I heard this song it made me a little sad. When I got out the service in 1984 I saw her but we were two totally different people so we knew we had to go our own ways. But I love the song. It is cool to see young people enjoying the music I grew up on.

The 1970's was the greatest decade of American music hands down, period! Back then, brothas and sistas' knew how to sing and play instruments! But now, --- not! Good clip! ✌️😐

The lead singer is the oldest brother from the Debarge family.

You're thinking of El Debarge. Bobby Debarge, the lead singer of Switch, was his brother.

Bobby Debarge was the lead singer of the Switch band.

The lead singer used to date MJ's sister LaToya Jackson back during the time that this record was out.

DeBarge family members are in Switch...Bobby the lead singer, Tommy on bass. El DeBarge, of the group DeBarge, since a lot ot the lead vocals. You can definitely hear the DeBarge sound in the earlier songs by Switch. A very talented group! Fun fact, Switch got their name due to their ability to switch to different lead vocalists and instruments during a song. Incredible! 😄

Wow Bobby & Tommy Debarge along with Philip Ingram(James Brother) some serious family connections in this group…

What a song, what a voice

Your reaction is priceless. They were called "Switch" because the all played different instruments. James Ingrham's brother was in the band too. Very underrated group.

Great pick! Angela, give his younger bro El Debarge a try. I would start with his song Someone. Smooth RnB production and vocals!

R&BSoul always on point!!!

Debarge and Switch were the equivalent of New Edition/BBD ... same family.

A classic ballad by Switch, an ALL male group! Bobby DeBarge is the lead singer. His high-range falsetto voice the biggest highlight of the group which was talented all around. 😊👏🏾♬🎤🎶♬♬. Sadly, He passed away in 1995 at the tender age of 39. 😢 Also sad, this group never reached its full potential due to some unfortunate happenings. Check out another great Switch ballad "I Wanna Be Closer!" DeBarge and Phillip Ingram, James Ingram's little brother, set this song on FIRE!!! 🔥

Bobby debarge is the older brother of el debarge and taught him everything he knows about music. El says he is a perfectionist but his older brother Bobby was absolutely perfect.

I call your name and There’ll never be were two of Switch’s biggest hits back in the late 70s.

Song reminds me of those fun late 70s disco movies

I read a couple of the comments before leaving this comment! This is classic R&B at its finest, even if some people call it bubblegum soul! Good music is good music! I didn't know De Barge was part of this group before they formed their own group! I wish I had a time machine so I can go back to those carefree days and find a way to stay there forever with no worries or pain of any kind! Maybe one day!

.I love that song, she smiling like he is singing just to her. I feel you that is the way I feel

Mr. Bobby Debarge on lead vocals 👍🏾👍🏾

Nickname for this song: "The endless love song" aha lol. Love, Love, Love.....it!

Great song I grew up hearing switch love the reaction

The lead singer of Switch was Bobby DeBarge. Older brother

The lead singer is Bobby DeBarge and he was the eldest brother of the DeBarge family. Older brothers, Bobby and Tommy DeBarge were a part of the group Switch along with Phillip Ingram(younger brother of the late James Ingram). RIP Bobby & Tommy.

You have to react to “Calling on All Girls” by Switch. Bobby DeBarge really shows his Smooth Falsetto Range👍🏾 Switch didn’t last long because of their Inner and Family Demons. If all of that had been removed from their lives, they would be one of the top R&B Groups today. Great Song!!👏🏾💯

tears, days of my youth. music like this turned dark days into beautiful days. damn!!!!

Hair is outstanding.

It’s basically a Debarge song. Bobby and Tommy are in Switch, Bunny and El are uncredited singing background

Angela, I live through you when you listen to these songs,....and you never lower the bar, there is a reason people ask for these songs or you choose them, because they stand the test of time, and are great forever. Really good job!

Bobby Debarge is the oider brother of the kids in Debarge.

THATS THE CUT!!!

You thought right as you know by now. Beautiful reaction, Angela.

ANOTHER MOTOWN MASTERPIECE

That was bobby debarge. The second oldest brother of the Brothers. Yes we wrote that song for Latoya jackson

This song is how I feel about my Jesus Christ ❤️🙏🏽

I was just listening to this song a few nights ago! You should listen to The Deele-Day and Night! It’s fire!

I always laugh when he says, “I’m a man now baby, a grown man!” That falsetto voice says differently. Hahaha! But, damn, I love this song! The production is off the wall good. Violins, electric piano, horns, all of it. RIP Bobby DeBarge

Part of the DeBarge family. That’s probably why you made the connection.

FINALLY!!!! I wished more people would react to this song.

I had this on vinyl but now have it on CD. Unsung did a segment on the Debarge family. Switch could have been a great group.

The Lead Singer He is a Debarge That's Al Debarge Brother

Maybe you’ll check out The Brothers Johnson “Strawberry Letter 23” great song from back then around 77 I think, my friend had the album ! Thanks again

This was great!! First time hearing it. Thanks Angela! Love your tshirt 😅

My favorite singer!

Old School Jammmmm

I didn't remember Switch. It is a declaration of love made song. I really like the lyrics. Love will always be the great inspiration. You caught the melody dear Angela. 🥰💞

When this came out, there was nothing like it!!

old school! and i am old!

Mark of the debarge has high voice that was him hitting the notes in the song I like it.

tommy and bobby debarge were members of switch. both are deceased now.

Flashback...El DeBardge is lead in both groups.

Lead singer is Bobby Debarge for Switch. Debarge lead is Eldra Debarge brothers

They could easily been the Bee Gees if not for Bobby's addiction

Funny! I was thinking that they reminded me of another group too and then you said DeBarge! Yeah I can see that! Nice tune, thanks for reacting to it.

Gotta check out “There’ll Never Be” If you like this song you should also love it as well. Btw…..No DeBarge without Switch

Endless love, love, love. This is why we are here 🌍

This is Bobby Debarge, the oldest of the Debarge Family. He joined Switch and after blowing up, he got his brothers and sisters a record deal with the same label he was on. Bobby died from drug use at 39. El Debarge was the lead singer from the group Debarge, who you mention. A very talented but tragic filled family.

Brothers, both groups are family

One of my all time favorite groups. Then they passed it down to Debarge

🖤🖤🖤 Now that Switch got R&B fans back to Angela’s channel, I kindly ask y’all to post on her “One Hit Wonders of the 80’s” video. Old school has to be represented! I know thinking of one hit wonders can be difficult so here are some options (and it’s alright if y’all laugh @ some of these picks 😂): E.U. - “Da Butt” The Dazz Band - “Let It Whip” T.S. Monk - “Bon Bon Vie (Gimme the Good Life)” Richard “Dimples” Fields - “If It Ain’t One Thing” Rebbie Jackson - “Centipede” Calloway - “I Wanna Be Rich” Rockwell - “Somebody’s Watching Me” Gregory Abbott - “Shake You Down” The BB&Q Band - “On The Beat” Oran Juice Jones - “The Rain” Eric Gable - “Remember (The First Time)” The Mac Band - “Roses Are Red” Junior - “Mama Used To Say” Fonda Rae - “Over Like A Fat Rat” Ray, Goodman & Brown - “Special Lady” (The Deele, Mtume and Force MD’s would qualify since they all only had 1 crossover hit, respectively) Thank you. Appreciate y’all.✌🏽

Sounds like I am listening to Debarge. Old school vibes.

James Ingram's brother is also in this group.

It is DeBarge. Switch is their first group name

Thank you, Walker One! Song immediately reminds me of being a kid and watching my dad and uncles drink and smoke and listen to Switch and singing right along. They have another song called “There’ll Never Be” which is just as good. ✌🏽

Switch were the epitome of underrated R&B. So much talent but don't think they were promoted as they should've. Several years later Bobby Debarge would join his sister and brothers' group Debarge who would go on to have a few hits with Motown in the early to mid 80s.

Tommy is a Dearge but was on Switch before leaving Switch to go the Debarge family group

The song is actually for god 🙏, they just changed it to call your name the writers were bobby debarge and his sister bunny debarge. El debarge bother

Simple flowing music 🎶

That is Bobby Debarge!

I mad u didn't research the song a little before you went over it lol. You were correct in it being a De'Barge, the lead singer is Bobby De'barge. Otherwise good video

Bobby and Tommy Debarge were in Switch. Bobby was the lead singer and yes they are the older brothers of the group Debarge. El Debarge is the lead singer of Debarge 🙂

love your reaction to switch jermain jackson signed them great funk music i would love to see u react to so very hard to go by tower of power that will get you dancing keep up the great work love ur smile mike from england

Check out switch calling on all girl my favorite song by switch love it must be someone out there to share my world ❤

I call your name ... Yep Yep

Your right

They are all family

Lead singer Bobby Debarge is the oldest brother in the Debarge family.

Flashback

Lead singer of switch is el debarge older brother

You have a cute little dance for this song

never, ever heard this song in my life.