2011 Remastered Reissue 　　"This Is My Dream" is the fourth album by R&B group Switch. It was released in 1980. This is also the only album during their tenure with Motown not to feature input from Jermaine Jackson; they produced this album themselves. Following a slump with the subpar performance of their third album, "Reaching for Tomorrow", released earlier that year, the group rebounded with this effort. It included the top-ten hit "Love Over And Over Again", which Bobby DeBarge wrote with his sister and future DeBarge member Bunny DeBarge. ~Wikipedia~ This album does not have the same magic that the group's debut release generated; it's lacking those harmonious background vocals, grand arrangements, and dynamic lead vocals. Several numbers try to rekindle that aura. "This Is My Dream" has an inviting arrangement, as does "You and I" (Billboard R&B #57), which also touches on the sentimental side. "What a Feeling" is reminiscent of Con Funk Shun's uptempo grooves. Nonetheless, it is a superb party track, and "Love Over and Over Again" comes closest to that Switch sound, complements of lead singer Bobby DeBarge. With his naturally high tenor, DeBarge (older brother of El DeBarge) carried the song to number nine on the Billboard R&B charts. ~Review by Craig Lytle~ Bobby DeBarge (keyboards), Greg Williams (keyboards) and Jody Sims (drums) collaborated in the Ohio-based funk band White Heat in the early 70s. After recording an album in 1975 produced by Barry White, the trio left the band, enlisting Philip Ingram (vocals),Bobby and Tommy DeBarge (bass) and Eddie Fluellen (guitar) to form First Class. Jermaine Jackson discovered the band and helped them to secure a contract with Motown Records and produced their first album titled Switch, for which they were renamed to Switch. The band's dance-orientated brand of soul proved to be popular in clubs and discos, and they enjoyed three major hits in the late 70s, 'There'll Never Be' (Top 10 R&B charts), 'I Call Your Name' and 'Love Over And Over Again'. They were unable to break into the mainstream pop market however, and decreasing returns for their efforts led them to quit Motown in 1982. Philip Ingram left and went on his own, followed by Bobby and Tommy DeBarge to join other members of their family group DeBarge. Percussionist/vocalist Renard Gallo and Gonzales Ozen and keyboardist Attala Zane Giles were their replacements. Meanwhile, Switch moved to the Total Experience label cutting the album 'Am I still your boyfriend' and scored a belated UK hit with 'Keeping Secrets' in 1984. ~Review by PTG Records~ Release of the album: 1980 [LP Gordy, Cat.# G8-999M1, USA] Release of this CD: 2011 [CD PTG Records (Netherlands), Cat.# PTG 34081 / UPC: 8717438196817] © & ℗ 1980 Motown Records. Marketed by PTG Records. Made in the EU Credits: Arranged By [Vocals] – Switch Art Direction – Johnny Lee Bass – Thomas DeBarge Design [Cover Design] – Terry Taylor Drums, Trombone – Jody Sims Engineer [Assistant] – Michael Johnson, Tony Autore Engineer [Recording, Mixing] – Bobby Brooks Keyboards – Bobby DeBarge Keyboards, Synthesizer, Trumpet – Gregory Williams Keyboards, Trombone – Eddie Fluellen Management [Project Manager] – Reggie Andrews Mastered By – John Matousek Percussion – Phillip Ingram Photography By – Aaron Rapoport Producer – Bobby DeBarge (tracks: 2 to 10), Gregory Williams (tracks: 2 to 10)