Switch

by Switch

Overview

The successful debut album from the self-contained sextet introduced the R&B community to an exciting, soulful sound. This album consisted of quality uptempo and midtempo tunes. Their first release, "There'll Never Be," graced the Billboard R&B charts for 26 weeks, peaking at number six. The moderately paced single features creative background vocals, inviting horn arrangements, and the high-pitched falsetto of Bobby DeBarge, who also co-wrote the track with the Bewley Brothers. As mellow as the aforementioned single is, the follow-up "I Wanna Be Closer" is even more comforting. Written, arranged and produced by Jermaine Jackson, the single peaked at number 22 after 13 weeks. Featuring three-part harmonies and a soulful introduction, it also showcased the articulate lead vocals of Phillip Ingram (baritone) and Bobby DeBarge. This is a good collection. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	08/21/2012
Label:	Ptg
UPC:	8717438197104

Tracks

1. I Wanna Be with You
2. There'll Never Be
3. I Wanna Be Closer
4. We Like to Party... Come On
5. Fever
6. You Pulled a Switch
7. It's So Real
8. Somebody's Watchin' You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Switch   Primary Artist
Bobby DeBarge   Drums,Vocals,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Phillip Ingram   Vocals,Keyboards,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Gregory Williams   Trumpet,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Jody Sims   Drums,Percussion,Vocals (Background)
Eddie Fluellen   Trombone,Keyboards,String Ensemble,Vocals (Background)
Michael McGloiry   Guitar
Ronnie Vann   Guitar
David Podis   Guitar
Tommy DeBarge   Bass,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Bewley Brothers   Mixing,Producer,Creative Director
Bobby DeBarge   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Barney Perkins   Engineer
Jack Andrews   Mastering
Gregg Wright   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Jermaine Jackson   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Executive Producer
Art Stewart   Engineer
Kim Richmond   Arranger
Michael Sutton   Composer
Bob Robitaille   Engineer
Hazel Jackson   Executive Producer
David Larkham   Design,Art Direction
Barry Levine   Photography
Gregory Williams   Arranger,Producer
G. Williams   Composer
Russ Terrana   Mixing,Engineer
Jody Sims   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Ray Heinsius   Reissue Design
Michael B. Sutton   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Martijn Van Jole   Reissue Producer
Fred Rodd   Engineer
Gregory Wright   Composer
Brenda Sutton   Composer,Producer
Ronnie Vann   Composer
Zollie Johnson   Engineer