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 Love You Babe
The Whispers Lyrics
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Love never came between us
'Cause love was too deep in our hearts
It's the silly things we do between us
That managed to tear us apart
But oh, I believe if we work real hard
Girl, just trust me and I will trust you
There'll be nothing that we can't get through
I love you babe in the scariest way
(Babe you stay)
I want you babe to stay with me
(Won't you stay)
I love you babe, though it's hurtin' to say
(Babe you stay)
I want you babe to stay with me
(Stay with me)
Trust never came between us
And that's just the way that we are
(You know I love you baby)
It's the crazy things between us
That managed to break up our hearts
Oh, I believe we can survive
Through anything if only we'd try
Girl, you trust me and I will trust you
There'll be nothing that we can't get through
I love you babe in the scariest way
(Babe, you stay)
I want you babe to stay with me
(Won't you stay)
I love you babe, though it's hurtin' to say
(Babe, you stay)
I want you babe to stay with me
(Stay with me)
I love you babe in the scariest way
(Babe, you stay)
I want you babe to stay with me
(Won't you stay)
I love you babe, though it's hurtin' to say
(Babe, you stay)
I want you babe to stay with me
(Stay with me)
I love you babe
Oh, I believe we can survive
Through anything if only we'd try
Girl, you gotta trust me and I will trust you
There'll be nothing that we can't get through
I love you, babe in the scariest way
(Babe, you stay)
I want you babe, to stay with me
(Won't you stay)
I love you babe, though it's hurtin' to say
(Babe, you stay)
I want you baby, I love you baby
(Stay with me)
Babe you stay, won't you stay
(You know I love you babe)
Babe you stay, stay with me
Babe you stay, won't you stay
(You know I love you babe)
Babe you stay, stay with me
The Whispers’s song "I Love You Babe" is a tender love song that talks about the power of love between a couple. The lyrics explain how love between them never caused any trouble, as it was deep-rooted in their hearts. The couple believes that their relationship can overcome any obstacle if they trust and work on it together. They acknowledge that it is the petty disagreements and fights that could affect their relationship. However, they are willing to work through them and emerge stronger. The chorus is a plea to the partner to stay with them through thick and thin.
The song is not about grand gestures and romantic fantasies but about the practical realities of a long-term relationship. The characters in the song are fully aware of the challenges that come with relationships but are willing to face them with love and determination. The song’s rhythm and melody are soothing and calming, perfectly matching the song’s overall message.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you, I love you baby
The singer expresses love for their partner.
Love never came between us
Love was never the reason for any conflicts in the relationship.
'Cause love was too deep in our hearts
Love was so strong and ingrained in them that it wasn't possible for it to cause any issues.
It's the silly things we do between us
Small actions or words between them caused problems in the relationship.
That managed to tear us apart
These small actions caused big issues that ended the relationship.
But oh, I believe if we work real hard
The singer believes that with effort and commitment, the relationship can be saved.
We can get through, through it this time
They can overcome the problems in the relationship this time around.
Girl, just trust me and I will trust you
The artist is asking for trust and promising to reciprocate that trust.
There'll be nothing that we can't get through
With trust and effort, they can overcome any problem.
I love you babe in the scariest way
The artist loves their partner in a deep and intense way.
(Babe you stay)
The singer wants their partner to stay with them.
I want you babe to stay with me
The artist desires for their partner to remain in the relationship.
(Won't you stay)
The singer is pleading for their partner to stay with them.
I love you babe, though it's hurtin' to say
Despite the pain of the situation, the singer still loves their partner.
Trust never came between us
Lack of trust was never the cause of their relationship issues.
And that's just the way that we are
The artist acknowledges that lack of trust is part of their relationship dynamic.
(You know I love you baby)
Reinforcement of the artist's love for their partner.
It's the crazy things between us
Wild or unexpected things between them caused issues.
That managed to break up our hearts
These wild actions caused a lot of pain and heartbreak.
Oh, I believe we can survive
The artist still has faith that they can save the relationship.
Through anything if only we'd try
With effort and hard work, they can survive any problem that arises.
Girl, you trust me and I will trust you
The artist is pleading for trust in their relationship once again.
I love you babe in the scariest way
The singer's love is intense and deep, possibly even frightening.
I want you babe to stay with me
They want their partner to remain in their life and relationship.
I love you babe, though it's hurtin' to say
Even though it's painful, the singer still loves their partner.
I want you baby, I love you baby
The singer is expressing love and desire for their partner.
(Stay with me)
The singer is pleading with their partner to stay in the relationship.
Babe you stay, won't you stay
The artist is begging their partner to remain in the relationship.
Babe you stay, stay with me
The artist is asking their partner to stay with them in the relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS
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