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 โMy Brothers Keeperโ, 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 โToast to the Ladiesโ 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 Babyfaceโ. 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 Whispersโ 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 โLiving Legendsโ award.
They are one of only a few โold schoolโ 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, โFor Your Ears Onlyโ. According to Walter, โThis title was a way of saying to our fans that while we want everyoneโs support, we very much want the support of our fans, who have been with us for many, many years.โ It made its way up the Billboard chart immediately. In 2007, they release a DVD of their live concert entitled โThe Whispers Live From Las Vegasโ, 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
Had It Not Been for You
The Whispers Lyrics
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you're the only good thing that has happened to me since I've been on my own
(on my own)
Girl would you believe
if I had not met you when I met you
then I would not ever have known
The joy and beauty of
two people sharing love that's true
my whole world would have caved in
girl had it not been for you
Girl you've done so much
to give my life a whole new direction
and much more than these words can say
(words can say)
it's like you knew my plans
and my promise that from now on baby
that we will with each passing day
Know the joy and beauty of
two people sharing love that's true
my whole world would have caved in
girl had it not been for you
Ooh - ooh - ooh
The joy and beauty of
two people sharing love that's true
my whole world would have caved in
girl had it not been for you
The Whispersโ song โHad It Not Been for Youโ lyrics are a declaration of love and gratitude to a woman who has brought immense happiness and meaning to the singer's life. The lyrics express the sentiment that meeting this woman was the best thing that could have happened to the singer's life, as he has been experiencing joy, love, and companionship since he met her. The singer says that he realizes that this woman has been the only good thing that has happened to him since he began living on his own.
The song conveys how the singer's life was directionless and meaningless until he met this woman, who has brought a positive change, direction, and purpose to his life. The singer declares that without this woman's intervention, his whole world would have caved in, emphasizing the magnitude of the positive impact that she has had on his life. The singer expresses that this woman has helped him discover the joy and beauty of two people sharing true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you realize
Do you understand
you're the only good thing that has happened to me since I've been on my own
You are the only positive thing that has happened to me since I have been alone
(on my own)
Girl would you believe
Would you believe, girl
if I had not met you when I met you
If I had not met you when I met you
then I would not ever have known
I would never have known
The joy and beauty of
The happiness and attraction that
two people sharing love that's true
two people sharing genuine affection
my whole world would have caved in
my entire life would have collapsed
girl had it not been for you
girl, if it had not been for you
Girl you've done so much
Girl, you have made a significant difference
to give my life a whole new direction
to completely change my life's trajectory
and much more than these words can say
far beyond what any words can convey
(words can say)
it's like you knew my plans
it is as if you understood my intentions
and my promise that from now on baby
and my commitment that from now on, my love
that we will with each passing day
we will, with each day that goes by
Know the joy and beauty of
experience the happiness and attractiveness of
two people sharing love that's true
two people sharing genuine love
my whole world would have caved in
my entire life would have collapsed
girl had it not been for you
girl, if it had not been for you
Ooh - ooh - ooh
The joy and beauty of
The happiness and attractiveness of
two people sharing love that's true
two people sharing genuine affection
my whole world would have caved in
my entire life would have collapsed
girl had it not been for you
girl, if it had not been for you
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robin Dawson
They donโt make music like this anymore! I love this song
Ramondo Brown
Whispers still going strong in 2019! ๐ค๐ถ๐น
Ramondo Brown
@Sharon Adams Yes!!!! Performing in Philly the end of summer!
Sharon Adams
2021.....๐ป๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐๐....
Lin Bonn
2021....#Still๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Brenda Houston
2020 Tooooo!!!!
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Moe Reala083
This gone be me & my wife weddings song๐๐...
Joseph Mccurry
My wedding song since 91
Ramondo Brown
Great selection! Congrats! ๐ฅ๐
Shaheedah Evans
This is for a romantic night. Not a road trip ๐ต