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
I'm Gonna Make You My Wife
The Whispers Lyrics
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Cause you're my everything
All my hopes and dreams come true
I can live my life with you
I'm gonna buy you some rings
And everywhere you go
Everyone will know that it's real
Until there is no more of me
I will try to make you see
That I will be
My all and all
From here to eternity
Be my world eternally
Will have a child
And watch it grow
Cross my heart and hope to die
If I ever make you cry
May I feel the pain that you feel inside
Take the blame if our love should die
I'm gonna make you my world
You be my morning light
The star at night
Or the air I breathe
Cross my heart and hope to die
If I ever make you cry
May I feel the pain
That you feel inside
And may I take the pain
If our love should die
I gonna make you my song
You'll be my symphony
My rhapsody my line
You'll be my melody
My harmony my child
You'll be the air I breathe
The birds and bees
My wife
The Whispers' hit song, "I'm Gonna Make You My Wife," is an upbeat, romantic ode to a significant other who means everything to the singer. This song is clearly a love letter to the singer's partner, who they have every intention of marrying. The song describes just how pivotal this person is to the singer's life and how much they are willing to do to make sure their love lasts forever.
The song begins with the declaration, "I'm gonna make you my wife," conveying the singer's certainty that their beloved means more to them than anyone else. The lyrics go on to explain that this person is their "everything" and is the key to fulfilling all their hopes and dreams. In this person, the singer has found their home and their future. They are willing to proclaim their love from the rooftops with the purchase of rings, letting everyone know that their love is real.
The lyrics then take a serious tone, emphasizing the depth of the singer's love and commitment. They vow to dedicate their entire being to this person and swear to never make them cry. They promise that their love will last until the end of time and that together, they will raise a child and watch them grow. The song concludes with a metaphor likening their significant other to a symphony, with the singer intending to make them their life's masterpiece.
Overall, "I'm Gonna Make You My Wife" is a sweet, heartfelt song that celebrates the power of love and the commitment between two people. It is an excellent representation of The Whispers' brand of smooth, romantic R&B that helped them become one of the most beloved and enduring vocal groups of the 20th century.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make you my wife
I want to marry you and make a lifelong commitment to you.
Cause you're my everything
You are the most important person in my life, my reason for living.
All my hopes and dreams come true
Being with you makes everything in life feel complete and fulfilling.
I can live my life with you
I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side, sharing everything together.
I'm gonna buy you some rings
I want to show my commitment to you by giving you a symbol of our love and marriage.
And everywhere you go
No matter where you go, you will always carry a piece of our love with you.
Everyone will know that it's real
Our love is genuine and authentic, and we want the world to know that.
What you make me feel
You make me feel loved, happy, and fulfilled in ways that I never thought possible.
Until there is no more of me
I will give myself completely to you and our marriage, until the end of my life.
I will try to make you see
I will do my best to show you how much I love you and how committed I am to our marriage.
That I will be
I promise to be there for you, through thick and thin, in good times and in bad.
My all and all
I will give you my everything, my heart, my soul, and my love.
From here to eternity
Our love will last from now until the end of time, forever and always.
Be my world eternally
You are my entire world, and I want to be with you forever.
Will have a child
I want to start a family with you and share the joys of parenthood together.
And watch it grow
We will raise our child together and watch them grow into a happy, healthy adult.
Cross my heart and hope to die
I am making a solemn promise to you that I will keep no matter what.
If I ever make you cry
If I ever hurt you or make you upset, I will feel the pain too.
May I feel the pain that you feel inside
I want to understand your pain and empathize with you when you are hurting.
Take the blame if our love should die
If our love ever ends, I will take full responsibility for any mistakes or shortcomings on my part.
I'm gonna make you my world
You are the center of my universe, and I want to make you my top priority in life.
You'll be my morning light
You bring light and happiness into my life every day, and I want that to continue forever.
The star at night
You are the shining star that guides me through the darkness and brings me hope and love.
Or the air I breathe
You are as essential to my well-being as the very air that I breathe.
I gonna make you my song
I will express my love for you through music and poetry, letting the world know how much you mean to me.
You'll be my symphony
Our love is like a beautiful symphony, filled with harmony and joy.
My rhapsody my line
You are the inspiration for my art, my muse, and my source of creativity.
You'll be my melody
You are the sweet sound that fills my heart and soul with happiness.
My harmony my child
Together we create a harmonious and loving family that will bring us joy and fulfillment.
You'll be the air I breathe
You are as necessary to me as breathing, and I cannot imagine my life without you.
The birds and bees
Even the natural world around us is a reflection of our love, full of beauty and wonder.
My wife
You are not just my partner, you are my life companion for all eternity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WAYNE BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AustinisSummer
My Dad used to play this song. And he would dance with my mom to this song. Married 50years until my mom passed away. Very sweet. What a great set of parents I have. My Dad is my world. Rest in peace mom.
@kendragreene5953
🙏🏽🙏🏽
@xXlnly_AxXx
Same except they are only married 20 years and my mom died back in 2021 i really miss her.
@adg_87
💯💯💯🙏🏽
@thatayaoneleburu461
As a 31 year old man I wanna make this my song when I propose someday
@adg_87
@@thatayaoneleburu461 good choice!
@1998kamjo2005
Heartbreaking song.....especially when you have to let that man go because he will never ever say these words to you....it is what it is...🙏
@lindacohen9134
U said a whole mouth full!!
@cherryl7707
My goodness it’s like everyone in the 70s could bloody sing!
How do you choose which group was better - fantabulous 😊
@jpat989
They were all fantastic. They all had their sound.