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
Can't Do Without Love
The Whispers Lyrics
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Girls just won't let me but i'm gonna find a way
Cause i don't wanna do don't wanna do without love
And if i had it my way i'd surely have her
Cause baby here's what i gotta say
Don't wanna get used to being by myself
I made up my mind about it baby and i can't live without it no girl
You can do it put your mind and body to it oh...
Put your mind and body to it i never will
You look outside your window and see your favorite shade
And all that glitters isn't gold i'll be so warm and tender
Girl we'll have it made i'm hoping for the day you see things my way
You can do it put your mind and
Body to it i don't wanna do without love
You can do it i never will
Put your mind and body to it just don't wanna do without love
So baby here's what i gotta say i
Don't wanna get used to being by myself
I made up my mind about it baby and i can't live without it no girl
Don't want nobody's part-time love
You've got to give it all you've got
Cause you know i need a lot i don't want nobody's part-time love
You've got to give it all you've got cause you know i need a lot
You can do it put your mind and
Body to it i don't wanna do without love
You can do it put your mind and
Body to it i don't wanna do without love
You can do it ooh...
Put your mind and body to it can't do without love
You can do it i never will put your
Mind and body to it do without love
You can do it i don't wanna do without
Love put your mind and body to it i never will
You can do it you can do it
Can't do without love put your mind and
Body to it i don't wanna do without love
You can do it ooh... put your mind and body to it i never will...
The lyrics of The Whispers' song Can't Do Without Love speak about the singer not wanting to live without love. He is determined to find a way to not be alone and he believes that he has found his match in a woman who he hopes will reciprocate his feelings. He doesn't want a part-time love or to get used to being by himself, he wants a full and committed love that he can't live without. He urges the woman to put her "mind and body to it" and to give it all she's got because he needs a lot of love.
The theme of this song is commonly found in many love songs - the desire for love and companionship. However, what makes this song unique is its upbeat tempo and its catchy chorus. It's a song that will make you want to dance, while also conveying a heartfelt message about the need for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen everybody to what i'm gonna say
The singer wants everyone to pay attention to his message.
Girls just won't let me but i'm gonna find a way
The singer is determined to overcome the obstacles that prevent him from finding love.
Cause i don't wanna do don't wanna do without love
The singer is expressing his desire and need for love.
And if i had it my way i'd surely have her
The singer believes that if things were up to him, he would be with the person he loves.
Cause baby here's what i gotta say
The singer is about to share an important message with his loved one.
Don't wanna get used to being by myself
The singer is afraid of being alone and wants to avoid growing accustomed to it.
I made up my mind about it baby and i can't live without it no girl
The singer has decided that he cannot live without love.
You can do it put your mind and body to it
The singer is encouraging his loved one to pursue love and to give it their all.
Oh, You can do it can't do without love
The singer believes that love is essential and cannot be done without.
Put your mind and body to it i never will
The singer is expressing that he will never give up on love.
You look outside your window and see your favorite shade
The singer is using a metaphor to describe the idea of finding comfort and familiarity in a person.
And all that glitters isn't gold i'll be so warm and tender
The singer is saying that true love is about warmth and tenderness, not just surface-level attraction.
Girl we'll have it made i'm hoping for the day you see things my way
The singer believes that he and his loved one can have a happy future together if they can see things the same way.
Don't want nobody's part-time love
The singer doesn't want a relationship that is not fully committed to love.
You've got to give it all you've got cause you know i need a lot
The singer is expressing that he needs a full and complete love from his partner.
You can do it put your mind and body to it
The singer is again encouraging his loved one to give their all to love.
You can do it ooh...
The singer is trying to motivate his loved one with encouragement.
Can't do without love put your mind and body to it i never will
The singer cannot live without love and will never give up on it.
Writer(s): Burke, Mayfield
Contributed by Lucy B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peter Lagroove
This track is an absolute masterpiece. the groove is super tight, the melody is insanely catchy, and the vocal harmonies are just sublime
Irwan Santoso
It's been 30 years and it still sounds awesome...
Артем Ками
я слушаю в 2022 году !)) крутО!! ) Rock Steady ещё очень сильно нравится и Keep On Lovin' Me ))
Christopher Clipper
Try 42 years now…..times files!!!
Victoria
Always in tune, never skips a beat or a step love them
bell Candle
GREAT MEMORIES AND A FANTASTIC GROUP WHAT AMAZING TALENT! I WANNA GO SEE THEM AND I HOPE THEY ARE STILL PERFORMING!
Abduragman Jappie
unfortunately 2 members passed on
Jacqueline Williams-Brooks
The Whispers are the best group i ever heard. keep the good work up.
Kathy Gralnik
Takes me back, from the mid 70s to the mid 90s... never missed a Whispers concert that hit the Bay Area!!!
ADM GILSON REIS
One of the biggest soul music bands of the 70s and 80s decades. I think today we rarely find great talents, with a few exceptions. Furthermore, the most developed technology does the work that has already been done by a talented music artist.