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
For the Cool in You
The Whispers Lyrics
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And back and forth you know
Everybody goes through it sometime
And that's just the way it flows
So we go up and down and up
And in and out the door
Even thought you know you've been through it before
It's nice to know that you've remained composed
And I wanna thank you for the chill in you
Especially for you being so cool
This for the cool in you
Cool in you, cool in
This for the chill in you
Cool in you, cool, cool, cool, cool
This for you cool in you
Cool in you, cool in
This for the chill in you
Cool in you, cool, cool, cool, cool
Looking on back at all the changes
That I put you through
Any other girl in your position
Sho-nuff would've been through
Thinkin' about how you made it easy
Always there for me
Never once did you turn your back and leave
For every tear you've cried, I've cried a thousand times
Never once did I want you to hurt inside
I wanna thank you for the chill in you
Especially for you being so cool
This is for the cool in you
For every tear you've cried, I've cried a thousand times
Never once did I want you to hurt inside
I wanna thank you for the chill in you
Especially for you being so cool
This is for the cool in you
The lyrics of The Whispers' "For the Cool in You" convey gratitude and appreciation towards a significant other who has remained composed and cool during arguments and changes in the relationship. The lyrics acknowledge that every relationship has its ups and downs, and the song recognizes the importance of remaining chill in the face of it all.
The song's chorus emphasizes this message, with the repeated line "This is for the cool in you" serving as a reminder that staying calm and collected is a valuable trait. The verses describe moments of difficulty in the relationship, with singer thanking his partner for staying by their side and never leaving, even as they cried a thousand tears.
The Whispers' smooth, soulful vocal delivery intensifies the song's message of gratitude, creating a warm and appreciative atmosphere. Overall, "For the Cool in You" is a heartfelt tribute to the importance of staying cool and collected in a relationship, in the face of stress, change, and difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go round and round and round
Life is a never-ending cycle of ups and downs
And back and forth you know
We face challenges and successes, but we keep moving forward
Everybody goes through it sometime
No one is immune to life's challenges
And that's just the way it flows
We can't control everything, but we can control how we respond to it
So we go up and down and up
We experience highs and lows repeatedly
And in and out the door
We enter and exit situations, relationships, and opportunities
Even though you know you've been through it before
Life repeats itself, but we can learn from past experiences
For every argument that we've experienced
Disagreements are a natural part of relationships
It's nice to know that you've remained composed
Maintaining composure during conflicts is commendable
And I wanna thank you for the chill in you
Expressing gratitude for someone's calm demeanor during tough times
Especially for you being so cool
Appreciating someone for their ability to stay collected in adversity
This for the cool in you
A tribute to someone's unshakable coolness
Looking on back at all the changes
Reflecting on how much has changed over time
That I put you through
Acknowledging one's role in someone's journey
Any other girl in your position
Recognizing how difficult it was for the other person
Sho-nuff would've been through
Others may not have been able to handle it as well
Thinkin' about how you made it easy
Grateful for someone who made a tough situation easier to handle
Always there for me
Appreciating someone's unwavering support
Never once did you turn your back and leave
Their loyalty and commitment was unwavering
For every tear you've cried, I've cried a thousand times
Empathy for the pain someone has gone through
Never once did I want you to hurt inside
Desire to protect someone from emotional pain
This is for the cool in you
A tribute to someone's cool and collected nature
Writer(s): Daryl Simmons, Kenneth Edmonds
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.