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The guys from Akron, OH and Grand Rapids, MI had it going on, and probably thought the phat grooves and adulation would never stop. Check out the groove on “ Best Beat in Town“, and the urgency and realness of “ You’re the One for Me.” A bright yellow album cover depicts Switch dressed in fly outfits and enjoying the California sun. They handle uptempo material with aplomb, too. Equally as captivating is the roller coastering “ I Call Your Name“, written by Bobby Debarge, a song that aptly depicts teenage infatuation. Scintillating harmonies and torching leads by Philip Ingram and Bobby Debarge make “ Calling on All Girls“, written by Jermaine Jackson, a standout. Switch’s sophomore album picks up where the group’s debut left off. We really wish more singers and groups followed suit in the early part of the 80s! Quite possibly the best album ever from Ohio funky soul combo Switch – and certainly proof that the hope of Motown in the 80s was in ensemble group funk! This second album holds up really well, and thanks to some sweet production by Bobby DeBarge and Jermaine Jackson, the record’s got a warm soulful groove that hooks on the popular styles at the end of the 70s, but which keeps the group fresh and point to possibilies for the new decade. Featuring three-part harmonies and a soulful introduction, it also showcased the articulate lead vocals of Phillip Ingram (baritone) and Bobby DeBarge. Written, arranged and produced by Jermaine Jackson, the single peaked at number 22 after 13 weeks. As mellow as the aforementioned single is, the follow-up “ I Wanna Be Closer” is even more comforting. 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. Their first release, “ There’ll Never Be,” graced the Billboard R&B charts for 26 weeks, peaking at number six. This album consisted of quality uptempo and midtempo tunes. The successful debut album from the self-contained sextet introduced the R&B community to an exciting, soulful sound. This is a gem for anyone interested in the evolution of Motown Soul&Funk of the late 1970’s. The group was known for it’s ballads as well as it’s ability too “Switch” to a funky R&B outfit as illustrated on “ You Pulled A Switch” & “ We Like To Party…Come on“. Featuring the top ten R&B single “ There’ll Never Be” a classic Soul track that continues 30yrs later to remain a mainstay of the “Quite Storm” series. It was released in 1978 and was the first of 4 Motown albums the group would produce for the legendary company. The group was produced and nurtured at Motown by Jermaine Jackson and his then wife daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy,Hazel Gordy-Jackson. This group featured the vocals of Bobby Debarge the eldest brother of the popular DeBarge singing group.The Group featured Bobby’s brother Tommy DeBarge,Eddie Fluellen,Greg Williams,Jody Simms and Phillip Ingram brother of popular vocalist and Grammy winner James Ingram. This is the classic debut album from the Gordy/Motown group Switch.