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't Say No
The Whispers Lyrics
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We'd make love forever
Let me kiss you
For each kiss I treasure
Your my hearts desire
And I'm on fire
For your love
Just to hold you
Lets start with my heart
And your choice of wedding ring
I'll be your sugar daddy
If that would make you happy
My love
So don't say no
Please don't tell me no
Don't say no
No one else will do
Don't say no
Please don't tell me no girl
Don't say no
Don't you see what you mean to me girl
I've got to get to you babe
Some way some how
My passions grown so strong
You turn me on and I
So give my love a try
Ooh I wanna be inside deep inside you
Not everyday you find yeah
Someone like me
Who will love, Who will love, Who will love
Who would love you every night
And the whole day through
Your so sexy sexy lady
And I'm so crazy about you
So don't say no
Please don't tell me no
Don't say no
No one else will do my love
Don't say no
Cause if you tell me no
Don't say no
Oh baby you would be simply killing me
So don't say no
Please I wanna be with you baby
Don't say no
For the rest of my life
I'll be by your side
Don't say no
I'll do my best just to make you happy
Don't say no
If you just say yes
The lyrics to The Whispers' song Don't Say No is a passionate expression of love from the singer to his beloved. He expresses his intense desire to hold and touch her, with the goal of making love with her forever. The singer offers his heart and devotion, even suggesting that he'd be her sugar daddy if it would make her happy. His feelings for her have intensified to the point where he's consumed by his love for her and doesn't want anyone else. He begs her not to say no and to give him a chance to love her every day and night, to be by her side for the rest of his life.
Overall, the song is all about love, passion, and desire. The singer wants nothing more than to be with the woman he loves, and he's willing to do anything to make that happen. It's a plea for her to reciprocate his feelings and give him a chance to prove his love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could touch you
If I could be physically close to you
We'd make love forever
We would have an eternal physical connection
Let me kiss you
Allow me to express my affection for you through a physical gesture of a kiss
For each kiss I treasure
Every kiss symbolizes something special and valuable to me
Your my hearts desire
I desire you with all my heart
And I'm on fire
I am passionate about you
For your love
I am committed to you out of love
Just to hold you
Being close to you is all I need
I'd give anything
I am willing to sacrifice everything for you
Lets start with my heart
I will give you all of me starting with my heart
And your choice of wedding ring
I am willing to marry you and give you whatever you desire
I'll be your sugar daddy
I can provide for you financially and support your needs and wants
If that would make you happy
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy
My love
My deep affection for you
So don't say no
Please don't turn me down
Please don't tell me no
I am asking you to not reject me
No one else will do
I only want you
Don't you see what you mean to me girl
I hope you understand how much you mean to me
I've got to get to you babe
I am determined to be with you
Some way some how
Somehow, I will find a way to be with you
My passions grown so strong
My feelings for you have intensified
You turn me on and I
You excite me and make me desire you even more
So give my love a try
Please consider being in a romantic relationship with me
Ooh I wanna be inside deep inside you
I desire to have an intimate connection with you
Not everyday you find yeah
It is rare to find someone like you
Someone like me
Someone who will love and cherish you
Who will love, Who will love, Who will love
Reiterating my commitment to love you
Who would love you every night
I want to be there for you consistently
And the whole day through
I want to be with you throughout the day
Your so sexy sexy lady
I find you incredibly attractive and sexy
And I'm so crazy about you
I am so deeply in love with you
Cause if you tell me no
If you reject me
Oh baby you would be simply killing me
It would be emotionally devastating if you turn me down
Please I wanna be with you baby
I am pleading with you to give me a chance
For the rest of my life
I want to spend the rest of my life with you
I'll be by your side
I will be there to support and love you always
I'll do my best just to make you happy
My priority is to keep you happy
If you just say yes
If you consider being with me
Writer(s): CHRISTOPHER FRANTZ, TINA WEYMOUTH
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