If you like the sound of this you should check out Miami Sound Machine (and Gloria Estefan after she went solo) - "Conga," "Rhythm is Gonna Get You," "Words Get in the Way."
The Debarge family is just as talented as the jacksons, and they are most connected with Jermaine Jackson and one married Janet Jackson. The family had a decent recording career and a couple of solo acts. They do have a tragic background so be prepared if you watch the Bobby Debarge movie.
His brothers Bobby & Tommy were in Switch. I just found out El sang the background on I Call Your Name. He said Bobby flew him out to LA, but didn't tell him what he wanted him to do & he found out when they started recording. For years I thought it sounded like him, but then thought he would've been too young. He was 18 then. R.I.P. to Bobby & just 2 weeks ago, also R.I.P. to Tommy.
This song was on the "Last Dragon" movie soundtrack, and if you ever have the chance, I would recommend you give the movie a viewing as well. Both are great moments form the 80's.
DeBarge was more R&B but this was a HUGE hit for them. Check out their other songs which showcased lead singer EL DeBarge's voice and range much better. 'I Like It', 'All This Love', 'Time Will Reveal', etc. DeBarge's catalog is top notch.
he said he didnt want to do that song lol He was on Questlove's podcast talking about it; I think they wanted him to go in a pop direction. He's so much better in R&B
El Debarge has One of the Greatest Falsettos in all The History of Charted Music. He really shows off his R&B Sound on "All This Love" and "Who's Holding Donna Now". I think you will Love Both of these Hits and will not be disappointed.
Just wanted to say "Alright, alright, alright" started with Matthew McConaughey who was improvising his lines while filming Dazed and Confused. Kevin Hart may have used it as a joke referencing that!
🔥"I Like It" is on my R&B playlist!🔥 El's falsetto is never better than than when he hits the: "You send chills up my spine every time I take one look at you"! 🎤🎵
Love DeBarge! This was their big "crossover" hit so it's very pop oriented. Their catalog is more R&B-based and def worth checking out, especially El DeBarge's solo stuff.
James DeBarge (in the car looking side to side when they sing "feel the beat to the rhythm of the night" the 2nd time, was Janet Jacksons 1st husband when she was 18. After divorcing him, she came out with her album Control. El is the lead & is still performing. He just turned 60 & looks great. Fans have nicknamed him the Black Clark Gable. 💘 Listen to Love Me In A Special Way. El is also a fantastic songwriter. Only his brother Bobby of the group Switch could sing a bit higher than him. El sang background on their hit "I Call Your Name" when he was 18.
Jay, gonna mention this one again my friend. 😊 "The Secret Garden" (Sweet Seduction Sweet) is written & produced by Quincy Jones. The song fearures: Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El DeBarge, & Barry White! (They sing in that order) "The Secret Garden" is the definition of 90's R&B & those 4 voices capture everything the genre is. 🔥 Smooth & sexy is an understatement. The audio version is definitely the best quality to hear their unmistakable voices & music production perfectly clear. BUT, I found a video someone made of the performance on the Soul Train Music Awards 1991. 😍 Seeing & hearing them all together is priceless. I know blocks are always a concern. I'll leave the link for the Soul Train video in the comments. Audio is easy to look up. ✔Fun Fact: Michael Jackson was supposed to sing the first verse. Life long friends, Quincy produced his Off The Wall, Thriller, & Bad albums. There was a scheduling conflict so the spot was given to Al B. Sure. Luther Vandross had also considered. Ironically, he is the presenter shown in the video introducing them. Al B. Sure really wanted to honor Michael by making the verse as "Michael-esque" as possible even though he has his own unique style. The whole thing is incredible.
Seriously though before you do any others from the poll you really need to do I Like It by Debarge. Don't let them fall through the cracks, you will be sorry!
They are from my hometown of Grand Rapids, MI and I remember when I was little their songs were on our local stations constantly. And my mom was totally into El DeBarge.
Lots of sibs in Debarge! The older brothers were in the fabulous group called Switch! Then, Debarge started making hits and some of the sibs started having solo careers (Chico, James & El)! Very talented a nice looking family! You should check out some of their music as well!
If you’re looking for more DeBarge, I’d love to suggest “Who’s Johnny”. A good range of vocals in that one. Or if you’d rather a ballad, there’s “Who’s Holding Donna Now?” Both are great, in my opinion.
Awhile ago i read a comment on the original video saying something like the lead vocalist looked like Michael Jackson, Prince and Gloria Estefan had a kid, had me in stitches lol. This song was so huge back in the day all over the world, definitely an 80's banger.
DeBarge hits - All This Love - A Dream - I Like It - Time Will Reveal - Love Me In A Special Way - Stay With Me - Who's Holding Donna Now? El DeBarge his - Who's Johnny? - Someone - Love Always - Lay With You (feat. Faith Evans) Chico DeBarge hits - Love Still Good - Iggin' Me - No Guarantee (feat. Joe)
I dont remember if I ever knew who sang this brilliant song, its more a dance song and I love it. I know they had other hits in the UK but cant say what they were. Your reactions are so great to watch Jayvee, and you speak so well about what you think, I love watching and listening to you with every song I hear. Take care and stay safe please my friends God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
Gotta give massive props to Dianne Warren for her first ever hit song. Amazing to think of all the ballads she is known for but this was her first hit.
DeBarge have several good songs to listen to. I like It, time will reveal, love me in a special way, who's holding Donna now, all this love, and share my world are some of their more well known songs. The lead singer is El DeBarge and brothers Bobby and Tommy were in the group Switch. There is a connection to the Jacksons, Jermaine Jackson was instrumental in helping Switch get their start with Motown records and James DeBarge was briefly married to Janet Jackson in the mid 80's
Jovaughn!! For Debarge's actual style you must do "I Like It"! Everyone in America loved "Rhythm Of The Night", it was from a movie soundtrack The Last Dragon. Great song, but not really representative of Debarge's style! They are more R&B, and El has a GREAT falsetto!
If you want to hear El Debarge (lead singer) pure vocals, listen to "I Like It" and "Love Me In A Special Way". He's a very gifted falsetto vocalist. Also, if you like this song you'll also like his song "Who's Johnny" (from the Short Circuit 2 soundtrack) as well as Lionel Richie's "All Night Long", Billy Ocean's "Carribean Queen", and Deneice Williams "Let's Hear It For The Boy". They all have kind of a similar melody and all were classic 80s hits.
DeBarge is one of the most talented families out there along with the Jackson‘s and Sylver’s. If you pull up DeBarge you will find some other great tunes. This video was actually part of the movie “the last Dragon“ with vanity back in 1983. It’s the only video of the bars ever. Unfortunately the group imploded due to heavy drug use and addiction. If you look up unsung, the TV one music biography show - they did an episode on the bars which will put everything into perspective for you. This song is my most favorite DeBarge song
Debarge was definitely a great R&B group of brothers and a sister with many R&B chart hits, but yes you are right, this was their biggest pop hit , you should also check out El Debarge’s solo hit Who’s Johnny that was also a big pop hit. The 80’s brought about some great dance pop hits similar to this one , such as Lionel Ritchie’s All Night Long and Deneice Williams’ Let’s Hear It For The Boy, which also were big R&B and Pop hits. So much great music in the 80’s when I was in my 20’s, such a magical cool fun time!
"Who's Holding Donna Now?" Iowa a great one to head his range. A song El Debarge did lead on is "After The Dance" by the jazz group Fourplay. I'm sure someone has told you the link between the Debarge family and the Jacksons. Her name is Janet. 😊
The R&B that you are thinking about was probably from the 90's and early 2000's. In the 80's it was more Dance-Pop-ish. It was sometimes called "New Jack Swing" when R&B was mixed with pop.
You got a a great reaction here.....This was Motown's MAGIK group when this came out!!! You definitely have to do more of DeBarge......You won't be disappointed!!!
Oh yes, some Miami Vice feeling again. =) Listen also to DeBarge's "You wear it well". Try Black Uhuru - What is life, Jermaine Stewart - Don't talk dirty to me, David Johansen - King of Babylon, Mascara - Baja, The Deele - Body talk
If you like the sound of this you should check out Miami Sound Machine (and Gloria Estefan after she went solo) - "Conga," "Rhythm is Gonna Get You," "Words Get in the Way."
Yes!
Absolutely
Yesss!! Gloria 💜💜
No...no. GET ON YOUR FEET. That one's on my playlist and I play it all the time. It gives you a little inspiration
"Get on your feet"
The Debarge family is just as talented as the jacksons, and they are most connected with Jermaine Jackson and one married Janet Jackson. The family had a decent recording career and a couple of solo acts. They do have a tragic background so be prepared if you watch the Bobby Debarge movie.
Jermaine jackson helped them out
El DeBarge's falsetto was key to the success of the band. It was on full wonderful display in "I like it." and most other DeBarge songs.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
His brothers Bobby & Tommy were in Switch. I just found out El sang the background on I Call Your Name. He said Bobby flew him out to LA, but didn't tell him what he wanted him to do & he found out when they started recording. For years I thought it sounded like him, but then thought he would've been too young. He was 18 then. R.I.P. to Bobby & just 2 weeks ago, also R.I.P. to Tommy.
I like it
All of my brothers can sing like that. I like it is started by and written by my brother Randy. El came in later and we all harmonize on the hook ❤
This song was on the "Last Dragon" movie soundtrack, and if you ever have the chance, I would recommend you give the movie a viewing as well. Both are great moments form the 80's.
1000% on Last Dragon. Brilliant! And Vanity was as beautiful a woman as ever seen.
And Julius Carry as Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem!
@@thesolitaryadventurer true statement on Vanity who went back to her real name Denise Matthews
Saw it in theaters when I was 13. I try to get everyone to watch it.
Awesome movie..
DeBarge was more R&B but this was a HUGE hit for them. Check out their other songs which showcased lead singer EL DeBarge's voice and range much better. 'I Like It', 'All This Love', 'Time Will Reveal', etc. DeBarge's catalog is top notch.
“I like it” has got to be his best most memorable to me ♥️
'All This Love' is one I love.
You're sure to enjoy a sort of "party companion" song -- Lionel Ritchie's "All Night Long".
Unless you already have. :)
Or Jacob Colliers cover of that song.
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I was just gonna say this, you beat me to it ..
Janet Jackson's "Escapade" is another great party song. I love dancing to that song. Janet is so awesome!
I love this song and also “Who’s Johnny” by El Debarge from the movie Short Circuit.
Oh yes what a happy and innocent song from happy and innocent times...😭👍❤ bring those days back!!
he said he didnt want to do that song lol He was on Questlove's podcast talking about it; I think they wanted him to go in a pop direction. He's so much better in R&B
El Debarge has One of the Greatest Falsettos in all The History of Charted Music. He really shows off his R&B Sound on "All This Love" and "Who's Holding Donna Now". I think you will Love Both of these Hits and will not be disappointed.
James DeBarge was married to Janet when she was 18 then it was annulled soon after
Their Song “I Like It” Is R&B For Sure
You should try El DeBarge "Time Will Reveal" or "Love Me In A Special Way."
That’s DeBarge all of them are singing on those
@@deesee3622 on my cassette tape it said El DeBarge.
@@kathyjam2482 its definitely DeBarge
"Who's holding Donna now" is a good R&B from De Barge. You'll like it.
Compare this to Lionel Ritchie’s “ All Night Long”. Both are great! Yep- island vibes!
Jacob Collier did a great cover of that song.
That was my first impression of Rhythm of The Night! It sounded like a ocean-like song hahah
the 80s were a GOLD MINE of danceable music. Happy to see a younger generation appreciating it. Lots of good suggestions on this thread!
Debarge-Love me in a special way and Who's holding Donna of course lol
Oooh I forgot about Who’s Holding Donna!
More debarge jams: All this love, time will reveal, and who's holding Donna acres bangers for sure
Another fun dance song with an "island vibe" you should check out is the Miami Sound Machine "Conga."
More DeBarge!! They have been sampled so much in hip-hop:
I like it
Time will reveal
Love me in a special way
All this love
A dream
Stay with me
Just wanted to say "Alright, alright, alright" started with Matthew McConaughey who was improvising his lines while filming Dazed and Confused. Kevin Hart may have used it as a joke referencing that!
He's referring to Kevin Hart saying that in one of his comedy special's when talking about how his Dad acted like on drugs.
DeBarge defined happy popular 80s vibes.
Love you, J!
If you want to hear a nice slow Debarge song you should listen to All This Love.
🔥"I Like It" is on my R&B playlist!🔥
El's falsetto is never better than than when he hits the: "You send chills up my spine every time I take one look at you"! 🎤🎵
Except at the end when he goes "oooooooooo" "and I like it like it like it like it..." 😄😄😄👍👍👍🎵🎶🎙🎤
This is my childhood right here
Love DeBarge! This was their big "crossover" hit so it's very pop oriented. Their catalog is more R&B-based and def worth checking out, especially El DeBarge's solo stuff.
the only music video they ever did then they broke up after this and El went solo.
Great reaction! Debarge is very underrated !
One of the most underrated families explanation point
James DeBarge (in the car looking side to side when they sing "feel the beat to the rhythm of the night" the 2nd time, was Janet Jacksons 1st husband when she was 18. After divorcing him, she came out with her album Control. El is the lead & is still performing. He just turned 60 & looks great. Fans have nicknamed him the Black Clark Gable. 💘 Listen to Love Me In A Special Way. El is also a fantastic songwriter. Only his brother Bobby of the group Switch could sing a bit higher than him. El sang background on their hit "I Call Your Name" when he was 18.
Jay, gonna mention this one again my friend. 😊 "The Secret Garden" (Sweet Seduction Sweet) is written & produced by Quincy Jones. The song fearures: Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El DeBarge, & Barry White! (They sing in that order)
"The Secret Garden" is the definition of 90's R&B & those 4 voices capture everything the genre is. 🔥 Smooth & sexy is an understatement. The audio version is definitely the best quality to hear their unmistakable voices & music production perfectly clear. BUT, I found a video someone made of the performance on the Soul Train Music Awards 1991. 😍 Seeing & hearing them all together is priceless. I know blocks are always a concern. I'll leave the link for the Soul Train video in the comments. Audio is easy to look up.
✔Fun Fact:
Michael Jackson was supposed to sing the first verse. Life long friends, Quincy produced his Off The Wall, Thriller, & Bad albums. There was a scheduling conflict so the spot was given to Al B. Sure. Luther Vandross had also considered. Ironically, he is the presenter shown in the video introducing them. Al B. Sure really wanted to honor Michael by making the verse as "Michael-esque" as possible even though he has his own unique style. The whole thing is incredible.
"The Secret Garden"
Soul Train Music Awards 1991
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I remember this song from elementary school. This and Walk like an Egyptian were two popular songs to sing in music class.
Yes! 🥰
“Time will reveal” and “love me in a special way” next FOR SURE!! Especially if you want to hear El Debarge’s voice range.
The lead singer’s name is El Debarge and he can definitely sang!! Check out All This Love or I Like It by them!!!
Seriously though before you do any others from the poll you really need to do I Like It by Debarge. Don't let them fall through the cracks, you will be sorry!
Time Will Reveal, I Like It and All This Love are good songs of theirs
Time Will Reveal
Who's Holding Donna Now
Love Me In A Special Way
A Dream
I Like It
All This Love
These are all DeBarge songs you'll enjoy
The lead singer is El DeBarge. He sounds very similar to his older brother, Bobby DeBarge who was one of the lead singers of the 70s band, Switch.
One of my favorite groups. And the lead singer El Debarge has a couple of great songs too.
Great band they have awesome voices danced a lot to this song
Oh I love this! Intro always got my 6 year old self up and dancing, still does 35 years later ❤️
They are from my hometown of Grand Rapids, MI and I remember when I was little their songs were on our local stations constantly. And my mom was totally into El DeBarge.
Lots of sibs in Debarge! The older brothers were in the fabulous group called Switch! Then, Debarge started making hits and some of the sibs started having solo careers (Chico, James & El)! Very talented a nice looking family! You should check out some of their music as well!
If you’re looking for more DeBarge, I’d love to suggest “Who’s Johnny”. A good range of vocals in that one. Or if you’d rather a ballad, there’s “Who’s Holding Donna Now?” Both are great, in my opinion.
J, you should go down the De Barge musical rabbit hole. You will not be disappointed!
Another song from my childhood, there are some legendary tunes from the late 70s into the 80s.
Oh snap now we really jamming Debarge was the ish
El Debarge (lead singer on this) was briefly married to Janet Jackson. You will also see him in her video “When I Think of You”.
Awhile ago i read a comment on the original video saying something like the lead vocalist looked like Michael Jackson, Prince and Gloria Estefan had a kid, had me in stitches lol. This song was so huge back in the day all over the world, definitely an 80's banger.
DeBarge hits - All This Love - A Dream - I Like It - Time Will Reveal - Love Me In A Special Way - Stay With Me - Who's Holding Donna Now?
El DeBarge his - Who's Johnny? - Someone - Love Always - Lay With You (feat. Faith Evans)
Chico DeBarge hits - Love Still Good - Iggin' Me - No Guarantee (feat. Joe)
I dont remember if I ever knew who sang this brilliant song, its more a dance song and I love it. I know they had other hits in the UK but cant say what they were. Your reactions are so great to watch Jayvee, and you speak so well about what you think, I love watching and listening to you with every song I hear. Take care and stay safe please my friends God bless you all love hugs and peace to everyone Mary-Ellen UK
"I Like It" by El DeBarge is the song you want to hear! Trust me.
Gotta give massive props to Dianne Warren for her first ever hit song. Amazing to think of all the ballads she is known for but this was her first hit.
Never knew this was her first hit wow
This song takes me back to my childhood and going to the skating rink on Friday night.
Sigh. No doubt.
This was one of my favorite songs when I was a kid!
If you like Debarge check out “Who’s Johnny”. Another upbeat song like this one by Debarge.
DeBarge have several good songs to listen to. I like It, time will reveal, love me in a special way, who's holding Donna now, all this love, and share my world are some of their more well known songs. The lead singer is El DeBarge and brothers Bobby and Tommy were in the group Switch. There is a connection to the Jacksons, Jermaine Jackson was instrumental in helping Switch get their start with Motown records and James DeBarge was briefly married to Janet Jackson in the mid 80's
This such an awesome song.
Jovaughn!! For Debarge's actual style you must do "I Like It"! Everyone in America loved "Rhythm Of The Night", it was from a movie soundtrack The Last Dragon. Great song, but not really representative of Debarge's style! They are more R&B, and El has a GREAT falsetto!
One of my all time favs! And that falsetto! I Like It is by far my favorite DeBarge song.
If you think this is a jam, you need to listen to "I like it". Prepare for perfection.
Please, PLEASE go on down the Debarge rabbit hole!!!
If you want to hear El Debarge (lead singer) pure vocals, listen to "I Like It" and "Love Me In A Special Way". He's a very gifted falsetto vocalist. Also, if you like this song you'll also like his song "Who's Johnny" (from the Short Circuit 2 soundtrack) as well as Lionel Richie's "All Night Long", Billy Ocean's "Carribean Queen", and Deneice Williams "Let's Hear It For The Boy". They all have kind of a similar melody and all were classic 80s hits.
JUST DO "I LIKE IT" ALREADY!!! 😂😂😂😎😎😎
Definitely do After The Dance to hear El singing a slow song 😍
This is not RnB but it's a pop song with a latin/Caribbean sound written by superstar songwriter Diane Warren who has written lots and lots of hits!
DeBarge is one of the most talented families out there along with the Jackson‘s and Sylver’s. If you pull up DeBarge you will find some other great tunes. This video was actually part of the movie “the last Dragon“ with vanity back in 1983. It’s the only video of the bars ever. Unfortunately the group imploded due to heavy drug use and addiction. If you look up unsung, the TV one music biography show - they did an episode on the bars which will put everything into perspective for you. This song is my most favorite DeBarge song
I was in elementary school when this song came out still one of my favourite songs
“A dream” by them is so good
Learned this song for 4th grade class show
Love love love this song..it got me through the 80s...thx for posting J...
An invitation to party, courtesy of the great El DeBarge....
Debarge was definitely a great R&B group of brothers and a sister with many R&B chart hits, but yes you are right, this was their biggest pop hit , you should also check out El Debarge’s solo hit Who’s Johnny that was also a big pop hit. The 80’s brought about some great dance pop hits similar to this one , such as Lionel Ritchie’s All Night Long and Deneice Williams’ Let’s Hear It For The Boy, which also were big R&B and Pop hits. So much great music in the 80’s when I was in my 20’s, such a magical cool fun time!
"Who's Holding Donna Now?" Iowa a great one to head his range.
A song El Debarge did lead on is "After The Dance" by the jazz group Fourplay.
I'm sure someone has told you the link between the Debarge family and the Jacksons. Her name is Janet. 😊
The R&B that you are thinking about was probably from the 90's and early 2000's. In the 80's it was more Dance-Pop-ish. It was sometimes called "New Jack Swing" when R&B was mixed with pop.
You got a a great reaction here.....This was Motown's MAGIK group when this came out!!! You definitely have to do more of DeBarge......You won't be disappointed!!!
❤ Debarge!
When the world was a cool place to live
I seen this group live about 10 xs
Oh yes, some Miami Vice feeling again. =) Listen also to DeBarge's "You wear it well".
Try Black Uhuru - What is life, Jermaine Stewart - Don't talk dirty to me, David Johansen - King of Babylon, Mascara - Baja, The Deele - Body talk
This song makes me happy!!
There’s a good one from El Debarge ft Faith Evans “Lay with you”
Yes and that whole album is so good!!!
DeBarge were awesome! You might also want to check out "Whose Holding Donna Now?" Very soulful!
Love this...brings me back to grade school
Two other DeBarge songs you also need to listen to is Who's Holding Donna Now? and Who's Johnny, two of my other faves by them.
El Debarge has a song with Jazz group Fourplay, cover of Marvin Gaye's After The Dance, amazing song
DeBarge has some great songs.
And for the record, of COURSE I love this song!!!
Oh I had almost forgotten this! Saw the title and my brain started singing it, lol! Great song!
Check out Marillion - Kayleigh (the full version, not the single version please) :)
You need to check out "I like it" and "time will reveal" also by Debarge. Classic slow jams!
Love this song, such a feel good song to get people dancing, and yeah I definitely get a bit of MJ from lead singer :)
I had the hugest crush oh El Debarge when I was 8 yrs old. Debarge were a great brother/sister r&b group
James Debarge was married to Janet Jackson in 1984 and the marriage was annulled in 1985. They were very young.
"I Like It" is the song you are looking for.
M O T O W N - a BIG hit from one of Motown's first movies, "The Last Dragon". El DeBarge is still making hit records, he's amazing.
All this Love is the best!
DeBarge- All This Love !! The whole family sangs ! Ck out Chico DeBarge too..
One of my favourites
This song has nice groove 🎶
Another classic jam.
There's a version of this by Valeria that was used for the Moulin Rouge soundtrack that I absolutely love
Love this when it first came out in 1986. It was also in The Last Dragon movie soundtrack
I love this song.