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
Don
The Whispers Lyrics
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Of the inaccurate illusions in life
Moves on to the pace of no sleep and no taste
A slap in the face leaves a mark
Beginning to wonder is this life or a blunder
What the hell am I doing here
Starting to tip over, unsteady dreams take over
That every mistake and all words of hate
Prove catalyst to the next misguided neglect
I have to confess don't
Don't borrow trouble
The emotions that play with the hurt and dismay
Build cages surrounding your heart
Some days are hard to digest
When life feels just like some test
Biding time 'till it's time to check out
How do things look up
When you've been going down
What the hell are you doing here
There's no safe place to hide
When you can't recall the time
When your life felt perfectly fine I feel
That every mistake and all words of hate
Prove catalyst to the next misguided neglect
I have to confess don't
Don't borrow trouble
Striving to drive away
At the thought that I'm not enough
Trying to fill that void
Hope's the only thing we've got
Though it isn't enough
When these thoughts won't stop
That every mistake and all words of hate
Prove catalyst to the next misguided neglect
I have to confess don't
Oh no
Every mistake and all words of hate
Prove catalyst to the next misguided neglect
I have to confess don't
Oh no
Please no, no, no
Don't
Don't borrow trouble
The Whispers’ song “Don” is a melancholic introspective song that bluntly expresses the frustrations of life's uncertainties, the emotional fragility of the human mind, and the pain of self-doubt. The opening line of the song is suggestive of a sudden realization and the confusion that follows it. The singer goes on to bemoan the fast pace of life, the lack of rest, and the absence of joy. The second verse continues with an introspective tone, as the singer tries to make sense of their life and their purpose, and their struggle to overcome the negative emotions that weigh down their spirits.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "don't borrow trouble," which serves as a reminder to the listener not to worry too much about the past, but instead to focus on the present and remain hopeful for the future. The bridge of the song reiterates the fragile nature of the human mind, the impact of negative emotions on our thoughts, and the need to strive for hope even when we feel overwhelmed.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope in the face of adversity, while acknowledging the pain and uncertainty that can come with life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
It happened so fast it just starts with a flash
Life changes quickly, often without warning
Of the inaccurate illusions in life
People have false ideas about life
Moves on to the pace of no sleep and no taste
Life becomes chaotic and stressful
A slap in the face leaves a mark
Life's struggles can leave emotional scars
Beginning to wonder is this life or a blunder
Questioning the meaning of life and one's purpose
What the hell am I doing here
Questioning one's existence and actions
Starting to tip over, unsteady dreams take over
Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future
Just breathe and remember I feel
Take a moment to calm down and focus
That every mistake and all words of hate
Negative experiences can lead to more negativity
Prove catalyst to the next misguided neglect
Bad experiences can lead to more bad decisions
I have to confess don't
Admitting that worrying unnecessarily only leads to more problems
Don't borrow trouble
Don't create problems that don't exist
The emotions that play with the hurt and dismay
Negative emotions can cause pain and sadness
Build cages surrounding your heart
Negative experiences can cause emotional barriers
Some days are hard to digest
Some experiences are difficult to handle or accept
When life feels just like some test
Life can feel like an impossible challenge
Biding time 'till it's time to check out
Waiting for a break or escape from life's difficulties
How do things look up
How can things improve
When you've been going down
When life has been getting worse
There's no safe place to hide
There's no escape from life's struggles
When you can't recall the time
When things seemed better or easier in the past
When your life felt perfectly fine I feel
Nostalgia for a time when life seemed easier
Striving to drive away
Trying to avoid or escape pain and sadness
At the thought that I'm not enough
Feeling inadequate or unworthy
Trying to fill that void
Trying to find something to bring meaning or purpose to life
Hope's the only thing we've got
Maintaining hope is crucial to surviving difficult times
Though it isn't enough
Hope alone may not solve all problems
When these thoughts won't stop
When negative thoughts and emotions become overwhelming
Oh no
Expression of concern or worry
Please no, no, no
Strong plea to avoid further problems or negativity
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Clyde de Guzman, Dianne Gebauer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moniquegilliam3335
One of my favorite artist...My Mother really loved this group...may she continue to rest in heaven
@annettewilliams56
The Whispers will always be my Favorite, all time Group. These boys are Bomb!!
@timothyjohnson8568
Top Notch players
@timothyjohnson8568
No Doubt
@steventyler2886
Once again the Whispers are doing what they do best, sing beautiful love songs. Oh yeah!! Very nice!!!!
@rudolphwatson1737
Seen them perform live! Smoooth!!!! Had the pleasure of meeting them. Nice guys class act!!!! 😊👍👏
@joannahypolite7971
Such a beautiful song
@raybraxton1817
Another classic from the Mighty Whispers, as only they can do it. Hats off to the Mighty Whispers. No one does it better. RIP 🙏 Mr Nicholas Caldwell and Mr Marcus Hutson. 💕💘
@SheenaD444
I'm so thankful for the Whispers.
@lethastewart2264
Wow! I never heard that song before but I love it 😍