There never be another group like Switch. It is 2023, and I'm still listening 🎶 to this song like it just came out. I was 15 years old when this song came out. God has been so good ❤.

Wow! I can't believe you actually reacted to this. I request it to reactors to react to Switch like CRAZY! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I believe this is a live performance over a recorded track from the album. If not it is even more awesome because they sound exactly like the album.

James Ingram's kid brother is the keyboardist, Phillip Ingram. Phillip sings lead on I Want to Be Closer Than Close. RIP Bobby and Tommy DeBarge.

This group had the best falsetto in the business. His name was BOBBY DEBARGE. To this day no one has matched his falsetto. ❤❤❤ Love Bobby and Switch .

My mind is beyond blown that you reacted to this song brother, one of the greatest vibe and groove songs in my opinion, you have a new sub, bless.

Switch, DeBarge were super stars in our world. Just because certain groups did not believe it or give proper respect to another super star family is not relevant. Thank you DeBarge family for giving us memorable music.

There’ll never be a group quite like Switch! The epitome of soulful R&B! Their sound endures and is just as amazing today. The group included Gregory Williams, 2 of the tremendous DeBarge siblings, Tommy DeBarge and Bobby DeBarge, all from Grand Rapids, Michigan, along with Akron, Ohio natives Phillip Ingram (brother of James Ingram), Eddie Fluellen, and Jody Sims (originally from Steubenville, Ohio).

Love your reaction ♥️

At the time there were no tricks. Bobby doubled his vocal in the studio we used two tracks. All the instruments are real no computers. I was there for every album they made from drum tracks to the icing on the cake. Those great Gene Page string sessions.

RIP Bobby and Tommy DeBarge. Bobby's smooth falsetto voice inspired his younger brother El DeBarge of the DeBarge family.

AMAZING HIS BABY BROTHER SOUNDS SO MUCH LIKE HIM. R.I.P. BOBBY DEBARGE

They could all sing DUDE

Still one of my favorite songs ever, other than Always and Forever :)

I have so much love for the DeBarge family. They are uber talented, I believe more than the Jackson (my personal believe). Switch and music group DeBarge were signed to Motown also. They had such a rough home situation yet still managed to make some of the most beautiful music. They are not a story of tragedy, but a story of perseverance. What God has place into you, no evil can destroy no matter what.

The keyboardist is James Ingram's brother.

🤣...D@mn baby! You aiiight?? You almost broke your neck, huh? 🤣 You cain't help but love this song. That $hit is still fire! Still brings a smile to me every time I hear it. The lead singer is Bobby & his little brother Mark DeBarge was on the bass. Please check out their little brothers & sister in a group called DeBarge. Then, pls check out El's solo projects. You'll love all of the DeBarges. Especially El.

Thanks for the love! We appreciate how you don't mind going back in time and exploring. ...and yes, I was up!

A classic

First reaction to Switch , about time this timeless group get attention it deserves.

They doubled the lead vocals and his brother is singing with the background vocalists to add a different but similar sound.

The group was called Switch because they used to switch instruments between sets. There are 2 other songs on this video, "I call your Name" and "I wanna be Closer". I hope you get a chance to check them out.

The lead singer is Bobby Debarge, El Debarges big brother, and the keyboard player is James Ingrams little brother, an amazing group, listen to “I Wanna be Closer “ by Switch, unbelievable!

this was the pimp national anthem back in my neighborhood

Bobby was the first Debarge to make it. His brother was on bass guitar and Bobby wrote most the music, he dated Latoya Jackson during this time. Jermain Jackson discovered this group. The were called Switch, because they would all switch to different instructment depending on which song they were playing. Unfortunately, Bobby drug use killed the group.

Bobby was cold blooded. Ask them Gibbs brothers. If Switch could have made it over the hump they would’ve given The Bee Gees a run for their money!

I love the debarge family so talented and gifted

The keyboard player is Phillip Ingram, younger brother of the late James Ingram.

Sounds like two high voices because his brother was also in the band.

Keep in mind this song slowed down by maybe a 1/8 step much like the opposite Earth Wind & Fires September speeded up.

You hit that note at 10:37

It sounds like Bobby's voice doubled

lol. I sent you tix a long time ago. You probably missed it. Probably not a doubler, but it probably is his brother. The two leads are Debarge brothers. They came out 1st with Switch the the rest of the family came out as a group later on. Don Kirschners Rock Concert was a late night weekend show back in the 70s.

Hello. Have you ever seen a video by FKA Twigs called Cellophane? If not, you should. I think you will like it. By the way, you have GREAT taste in music😊

I love this song! But they’re not playing it live