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
It's a Love Thing
The Whispers Lyrics
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It's a love thing
It's a love thing, thing
The look in your eyes
Is more than enough
To make my poor heart
Burst into flames
Knew from the moment we met
That there was no doubt
That my life would never be the same
I could never hide the feelings
That come over me
When you're near me
I know that's how it's suppose to be
My heart keeps telling me
It's a love thing, yeah
Got me talkin in my sleep
About the love we made
It's a love thing
It's a love thing
Love thing, yeah
Such a feeling I get
Whenever we touch
Girl like no other
I felt before
It's still so new and yet
I need you so much
Got to make you mine
Forever more
You're the kinda woman
That can turn my world around
Cause you show me what
A selfish love is all about
Without a doubt
It's a love thing
I feel that pounding in my heart
When you call my name
It's a love thing
It's a love thing
Love thing, thing
It's a love thing
Every time that you're near
It becomes so clear
It's a love thing
It's a love thing
Love thing, yeah
The Whispers's song It's a Love Thing is a classic love song that expresses the powerful, overwhelming emotions that come with being in love. The song opens with the repeated phrase, "It's a love thing," a simple yet effective statement that ties the entire song together and emphasizes the idea that love is a force that cannot be ignored or denied. The lyrics describe the intense feelings of the singer when he sees the object of his affection, with the look in her eyes "bursting into flames" his poor heart. He knew from the moment they met that his life would never be the same, and he is unable to hide the feelings that come over him whenever she is near.
The chorus of the song reinforces the theme of love as a powerful force that cannot be ignored or denied. The singer talks in his sleep about the love they've made, and he feels his heart pounding every time she calls his name. The singer recognizes that the woman he loves has the power to turn his world around and show him what selfish love is all about. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "It's a love thing," reminding us that love is the central theme of this song.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a love thing
The feeling of being in love
It's a love thing
A strong emotion between two people
It's a love thing, thing
The undeniable presence of love
The look in your eyes
The way you gaze at me shows everything that I need to know
Is more than enough
I have everything I need in your eyes
To make my poor heart
My heart, which was feeling weak, was revitalized by your gaze
Burst into flames
My heart was overwhelmed with love at that moment
Knew from the moment we met
From our first encounter, I had a feeling it was meant to be
That there was no doubt
There was no hesitation, I knew it was love
That my life would never be the same
Meeting you changed my entire life
I could never hide the feelings
My love for you is always evident
That come over me
Whenever I'm around you, I'm filled with emotions
When you're near me
Proximity to you brings out my feelings of love
I know that's how it's suppose to be
Our love is natural, and it's meant to be
My heart keeps telling me
My heart is the source of my feelings of love
Got me talkin in my sleep
I can't stop thinking and talking about you
About the love we made
My dreams are filled with memories of our love
Such a feeling I get
I have an exceptional feeling inside of me
Whenever we touch
The sensation of our physical contact is unforgettable
Girl like no other
There's no one like you in this world
I felt before
The emotions and feelings are completely new to me
It's still so new and yet
Our love is still new, and will always be fresh
I need you so much
My desire for you is endless
Got to make you mine
I have to have you, you belong with me
Forever more
I'll love and cherish you for eternity
You're the kinda woman
You possess the qualities I've been searching for
That can turn my world around
Your love has the ability to transform me
Cause you show me what
Through your actions, you demonstrated to me what
A selfish love is all about
Loving someone unconditionally, with no expectation of anything in return
Without a doubt
I'm certain that we're meant to be together
I feel that pounding in my heart
The sensation of being in love is overwhelming
When you call my name
The mere sound of your voice fills me with joy
Every time that you're near
Whenever we're within the same place, I feel an indescribable happiness
It becomes so clear
It's evident to me that we're meant to be in love
It's a love thing
The presence of love in our lives is undeniable
Love thing, yeah
Our love our thing, and it's amazing
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@patrickguga5178
This song is fascinating when you really put your ear to it. The rhythm carries the melody throughout the entire song. Yet it's never repetitive or overbearing. There's a lot going on within the instrumentation as well as the vocal performances of WHISPERS in every section of the song. No part is exactly the same. Everything in this song just seems to totally click. Great composition and recording. It's a masterpiece of our BLACK music talent and culture!
@bmw3842
That Solar sound was something unique as you described . Shalamar and also Dynasty
@123pb
Leon Sylvers production
@mortisxx5712
@BMW The Solar Sound was indeed unique and holds up 40 years later 👍 I still have in my collection an 8 LP box with many of these fantastic productions.
@AndrewMeans
@BK C_ YES Leon Sylvers is such an integral part to the Solar sound - everybody should check out pdbass channel and his excellent video on The Top 10 Leon Sylvers III Basslines
@RicoJazz
Incredibly rich sound & rhythm
@drewt2790
This song is a vocal masterpiece. Talk about a master class in how to sing in a group. Tight and upbeat... This one is one of the best.
@hwilmore
I can dig it.
@paulliddle7483
An Absolutely magnificent performance
@monicabell1264
Totalmente de acuerdo,,,,, TOTALLY AGREE 💞❤️💕