The group's sound was marked by Scotty Scott's fluid, melodic voice which featured on virtually all of their hits. Scotty's sound was so distinctive and likeable that, in his heyday, he was as recognizable as such noted R&B lead singers as Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers.[citation needed]
In 1987, they enjoyed a career resurgence when "Rock Steady" hit #1 on the R&B charts, and it became their first Top 10 success on the Hot 100, reaching #7. The Whispers also founded the Black Tie record label.
In the 1990s, The Whispers joined the Capitol Records family releasing more favorites. Expanding their creative horizons, brothers Walter and Scotty cut “My Brothers Keeper”, a critically-acclaimed duet album in 1993, scoring another R&B hit with a cover of the Intruders' "I Wanna Know Your Name." The 1995 release “Toast to the Ladies” featured a collection of love songs dedicated to women all over the world. In 1997, the group moved to Interscope Records where they featured the works of Baby face once again with their album, "Songbook, Vol. 1: The Songs of Babyface”. Both albums charted on Billboard's top 100 albums.
Marcus stopped performing with the group in 1989 due to ill health and the Whispers vowed never to replace him when he died in 2000. In the new millennium, the group still performs around the world to thousands of loyal fans. The group has not made any personnel changes and still consists of Walter Scott, Wallace Scott, Nicholas Caldwell, and Leaveil Degree. They have taken the world by storm, selling out in various casinos and hotels, music venues, and they have a tremendous following throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. However, they still find time for charity work with youth education, cancer organizations, 100 Black Men, and Domestic violence charities.
On September 23, 2003, The Whispers’ four decades of accomplishments were acknowledged when they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. On June 12, 2005, The San Francisco Chapter of the Grammy Awards presented the Whispers with the prestigious Governors Award, the highest honor bestowed by an Academy Chapter. They were also inducted into the Bay Area Blues Society Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2007, The Black Music Academy of America selected the Whispers to receive their “Living Legends” award.
They are one of only a few “old school” groups that can boast of having over 40 years in the industry with a worldwide fan base. The Whispers waited almost a decade to produce a new CD in 2005. This independent product, the first venture of their newly formed corporation Satin Tie Entertainment is a masterpiece entitled, “For Your Ears Only”. According to Walter, “This title was a way of saying to our fans that while we want everyone’s support, we very much want the support of our fans, who have been with us for many, many years.” It made its way up the Billboard chart immediately. In 2007, they release a DVD of their live concert entitled “The Whispers Live From Las Vegas”, the first of its kind. A CD soundtrack of the same concert was also released.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Seven Gold Albums, Two Platinum Albums, 12 Top Twenty Singles, 40 Charted Hits Since 1970, Four Decades of Pop & R & B FavoritesAmerican Music Award Nominees, Soul Train Award Nominees, Grammy Award Nominees
2003 Vocal Group Hall of Fame Inductees, 2005 S.F. Regional Grammy Governors Award
A Mother for My Children
The Whispers Lyrics
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With two children and a home
When Mother's Day comes along
They ask me where their mama's gone
Left me here scrubbin' floors
Never washed the dishes before
How can I tell two little boys
Your mama ain't comin' home no more?
I've gotta find a mother for my children
Don't need no sister, don't need no brother
I've gotta find a mother for my children
We couldn't see eye to eye
Packed her bag, said goodbye
Didn't care if we lived or died
The kids, they always ask me why
Left us on a rainy day
Begged her but she would not stay
Said she had to go away
Gotta find someone to take her place
I've gotta find a mother for my children
I don't need no sister, don't need no brother
I've gotta find a mother for my children
I've gotta find a mother for my children
I've gotta find a mother for my children
I don't need no sister, don't need no brother
I've gotta find a mother for my children
I got to and I got to
I gotta find a mother for my children
Find a, gotta find a
Gotta find a mother for my children
Find a, gotta find a, gotta find a
A mother for my children
Find a, gotta find a, gotta find a
A mother for my children
Find a, gotta find a, gotta find a
A mother for my children
The Whispers' "A Mother for My Children" is a heart-wrenching song about a father's struggle to raise his two sons alone after his wife left them. The song begins with the father expressing his loneliness and inability to manage the household and his children's emotional needs without his wife. He recounts how on Mother's Day, his children ask him where their mother is, and he has no response for them.
The father reflects on how his wife had left them without a second thought, and the kids always ask him why their mom left them. But despite his pain and feelings of abandonment, the father knows he has to find someone to fill the void left by their mother, someone to be a mother to his kids. He repeats the refrain “I’ve gotta find a mother for my children” throughout the song, emphasizing the urgency and importance of his mission.
The song is a compelling narrative of the challenges that parents sometimes face, trying to hold everything together after a separation or loss of a spouse. It delves into how fathers or single parents must search for someone to fill the void left by the mother, someone to provide love and nurturing, and be a role model for their children.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand to live alone
Living alone is unbearable for me
With two children and a home
I have the responsibility of taking care of my two children and running the household
When Mother's Day comes along
On Mother's Day, my children ask about their missing mother
They ask me where their mama's gone
My children inquire about the whereabouts of their mother
Left me here scrubbin' floors
My partner has left me alone to clean the house
Never washed the dishes before
I am not accustomed to doing the dishes
How can I tell two little boys
It's difficult to explain to my young sons
Your mama ain't comin' home no more?
That their mother is not returning home again
We couldn't see eye to eye
We had differences and disagreements
Packed her bag, said goodbye
My partner left me, saying goodbye before departing
Didn't care if we lived or died
She didn't care about our well-being or survival
The kids, they always ask me why
My children are always inquisitive about their missing mother
Left us on a rainy day
My partner left us during wet weather
Begged her but she would not stay
I pleaded with her, but she refused to remain
Said she had to go away
She claimed that she had to leave
Gotta find someone to take her place
I need to find a substitute mother for my children
I've gotta find a mother for my children
I am obligated to find a motherly figure for my kids
Don't need no sister, don't need no brother
I don't require a sibling to help me
I've gotta find a mother for my children
I must locate a suitable mother for my children
I've gotta find a mother for my children
It is my responsibility to find a mother for my children
I got to and I got to
I must do this
Find a, gotta find a
I need to find
Gotta find a mother for my children
I am required to locate a mother for my kids
Find a, gotta find a, gotta find a
I need to search extensively for a motherly figure
A mother for my children
I need someone to be a mother to my kids
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Vanessa Wikerson
❤ this song.
EL Lee
VERY Beautiful Song... #Classic #Motivation #Family #TheElderz
Tammy Toon
VERY NICE!
Bruno Giovanardi
Brillant
Jim Jackson
Yes!
Maryjane Sutherland
U put on a CD o ï know your wife gets mad at you i just know ï could read her so well she's very controlling anyways ï had to get that off my chest ï pretty eould protect u ï know ï would not do that. Cuz I'm going through this everyday with him ya ï would not move in with my sister or brother they live far i learned how to be responsible at a young. Age i learn to pay my rent my bills un pistt off at my daughter for losing her place ï was ready to move in wantting To havevpeace of mind i just knew. How To be GOOD i was always good nst to get away from him feels better💜💜💜
GWENDOLYN ADEKANBI
Are you going my way
FPSFtwGP
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