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
Fantasy
The Whispers Lyrics
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And the world can't erase his fantasies
Take a ride in the sky, on our ship fantasii
All your dreams will come true, right away
And we will live together, until the twelfth of never
Our voices will ring forever, as one
Bringing life to our kingdom of doing
Take a ride in the sky, on our ship fantasii
All your dreams will come true, miles away
Our voices will ring together until the twelfth of never,
We all, will live forever, as one
Come see victory, in the land called fantasy
Loving life, a new decree,
Bring your mind to everlasting liberty
Our minds will explore together, old worlds, we conquer, forever
We then, will expand love together, as one
Come to see, victory in a land called fantasy,
Loving life, for you and me, to behold, to your soul is ecstasy
You will find, other kind, that has been in search for you,
Many lives has brought you to
Recognize it's your life, now in review
And as you stay for the play, fantasy, has in store for you,
A glowing light will see you through
It's your day, shining day, all your dreams come true
As you glide, in your stride with the wind, as you fly away
Give a smile, from your lips, and say
I am free, yes I'm free, now I'm on my way
The Whispers's classic song, Fantasy, celebrates the power of the human imagination and the possibility of living in a perfect world without any boundaries or restrictions. The opening lines of the song, "Every man has a place in his heart there's a space, and the world can't erase his fantasies," suggests that every individual possesses their own unique dreams and aspirations that cannot be denied, no matter how hard reality tries to impose itself. The lyrics also suggest that the power of dreams can transport us to a magical and fantastical world where anything is possible, a world where "all your dreams will come true, right away."
The song's chorus proclaims, "Our voices will ring together until the twelfth of never, we all will live forever, as one," emphasizing the communal nature of the fantasy, suggesting that it is not something that can be achieved in isolation, but rather it is a shared experience that unites people as one. This idea of shared experience is further emphasized in the lyrics, "Our minds will explore together, old worlds we conquer forever, we then will expand love together, as one." The song's message is ultimately one of optimism and hope, urging listeners to embrace their dreams and to believe that anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Every man has a place, in his heart there's a space,
Every person has a special place in their heart that has been reserved for their secret longings.
And the world can't erase his fantasies
The external world cannot take away or deny the inherent desires that exist within a person.
Take a ride in the sky, on our ship fantasii
Imagine soaring high up in the sky with a group of fellow dreamers on a magical ship named 'fantasii'.
All your dreams will come true, right away
You will witness your every wish being fulfilled almost instantaneously.
And we will live together, until the twelfth of never
We promise to remain in unity, existing in harmony together for an indefinite period.
Our voices will ring forever, as one
Our collective voices will continue to resonate in unison, synonymous with our eternal bond.
Every thought is a dream, rushing by in a stream,
Each idea is essentially a small aspiration that can multiply rapidly, flowing like a river without any bounds.
Bringing life to our kingdom of doing
Together these thoughts bring life and vitality to our world of action, where we have the power to create anything we wish.
All your dreams will come true, miles away
You can watch all your desires manifesting, even if they seem distant, as they will become tangible reality before your eyes.
We all, will live forever, as one
We will remain united in our eternal pursuit of happiness and we will thrive together always.
Come see victory, in the land called fantasy
Let us witness triumph in a world known as 'fantasy', where anything imaginable can happen.
Loving life, a new decree,
We will cherish our lives more deeply and embrace the prospect of reveling in every new experience.
Bring your mind to everlasting liberty
Liberate your mind from any limitations and allow your imagination to thrive free and forever.
Our minds will explore together, old worlds, we conquer, forever
Unified, we will engage our minds in discovering previous uncharted territories and conquer them to make them a permanent part of our world.
We then, will expand love together, as one
Together we will proliferate the growth of love in our world and remain united in our cause.
Loving life, for you and me, to behold, to your soul is ecstasy
Embrace the wonder of life together, because it shall bring ecstacy to your soul.
You will find, other kind, that has been in search for you,
You will come across other dreamers who have been searching for you as their searching seems to be fulfilled in your existence.
Many lives has brought you to recognize it's your life, now in review
Multiple lives have led you to understand the fact that the kind of life you are living is the one that you truly want to review now.
And as you stay for the play, fantasy, has in store for you,
Remain present to watch your dreams come to life as they take form into reality.
A glowing light will see you through
A light of hope will guide and help you overcome any obstacles as you strive to achieve your deepest aspirations.
It's your day, shining day, all your dreams come true
Today is the day when all your hopes and wishes will come to fruition, basking in the glory of a momentous splendor.
As you glide, in your stride with the wind, as you fly away
You float ever so gracefully, in your stride with freedom, like the wind that carries you to places unknown.
Give a smile, from your lips, and say
Share your joy, a smile that comes from your heart, as you say the following:
I am free, yes I'm free, now I'm on my way
I am finally free; the shackles of my inhibitions and fears have vanished, and I'm on my way to live my dream.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Eddie Del Barrio, Maurice White, Verdine White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joan Manigault
They are second to none
no other group had this quality in their harmony.
SIMPLY THE BEST🎵🎵🎵
Ray Braxton
What a beautiful song 🎵 as only the Whispers can do it. No one does it better, hats off to the Mighty Whispers. 💘🙏❤
MrAliquippawill1
The Whispers were a fantastic vocal group.......that isn't debatable, whatsoever. Having experienced my College years during the 70's, I was spoiled rotten by all the incredible male vocal groups who absolutely THRIVED during that period: The Whispers, Temptations, O'Jays, Isley Brothers, Chi-Lites, Stylistics, Spinners, Blue Magic, etc., etc. I was SLAMMED with great music; I drowned in it, very happily. In regards to this music, I was like a fat kid in a buffet; I could never get enough.
headedsomewhere
Confunkshun, Enchantment, Switch, Heatwave...…;0
TheAteeyah
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY.THEY CAN SING THIS SONG AND ALL THEIR OTHER HITS TO ME ANYTIME.
Calvin Williams
the don't get the recognition they deserve!!!!!!! 1 of the most underrated groups!!
Helen Grigsby
Yes indeed...
LaMon nwawrestler
the harmony on this song is the best!!!!!!
Dave Feeney
These guys are and will always be the bomb. Always bring back great memories of my younger years. Have and always will be my fav band.
Helen Grigsby
Oh Yesssss! The whispers. Wow! I was 16 when this came out. Now I'm 52 were is that time machine for the 60's, 70's,and the 80's
Yeah baby!