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
Living Together
The Whispers Lyrics
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And the day is just beginning
And the sun is in my eyes
And the overnight sensation of loving you so much
Has brought us to this morning of goodbyes
Here's Monday
And the truth is just beginning
The comfort of your body
The touching of your lips
For ever more are leaving me behind
Goodbye my love
We came this far by being careful lovers
We came this far without once hurting others
Better leave you now before we change our minds
Goodbye my love
We came this far without once hurting others
Better leave you now before we change our minds
Here's Monday
And the day is just beginning
And your face is in my eyes
Just an ordinary morning somewhere in this world
A little bit of heaven slowly dies
Goodbye my love
We came this far by being careful lovers
We came this far without once hurting others
Better leave you now before we change our minds
Goodbye my love
We came this far without once hurting others
Better leave you now before we change our minds
Here's Monday
And the day is just beginning
And you face is in my eyes
Just an ordinary morning somewhere in this world
A little bit of heaven slowly dies
The Whispers' song "Living Together" is a poignant exploration of the end of a relationship. The opening lines set the scene of a new day, with the sun shining in the singer's eyes reminding them of the overnight sensation of loving someone so much. However, the truth has started to dawn on the singer's mind that the relationship is coming to an end. Despite the comfort of their partner's body and the touching of their lips, it is time to say goodbye.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of the need to say goodbye before they change their minds. The lyrics imply that their relationship has been a careful one, never wanting to hurt others along the way. However, it is clear that the sorrow of the end of the relationship will leave a lasting impact on both parties. The ending verse brings the song full circle, with the singer's face now in the other's eyes. This ordinary morning somewhere in the world marks the end of what once felt like a little bit of heaven.
Overall, "Living Together" is a beautiful, emotional exploration of the end of a relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who loved each other deeply, but the time has come for them to say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's Monday
The start of a new week
And the day is just beginning
The start of a new day
And the sun is in my eyes
The bright light is affecting my vision
And the overnight sensation of loving you so much
The intensity of my love for you has grown immensely overnight
Has brought us to this morning of goodbyes
Our love has come to an end and we must say goodbye
And the truth is just beginning
The reality of the situation is just setting in
To dawn up on my mind
I am starting to realize what must be done
The comfort of your body
The physical pleasure of being with you
The touching of your lips
The emotional connection we shared through kissing
For ever more are leaving me behind
Those experiences are over and I am left to move on
Goodbye my love
Farewell to the one I love
We came this far by being careful lovers
We were cautious in our relationship and avoided causing harm to others
We came this far without once hurting others
Throughout our relationship, we did not intentionally hurt anyone else
Better leave you now before we change our minds
It's best to end things now before we regret it later
And your face is in my eyes
I can't stop picturing your face
Just an ordinary morning somewhere in this world
This is just a typical morning like any other around the globe
A little bit of heaven slowly dies
The loss of our love feels like a piece of paradise being taken away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
Written by: RONNIE JAMES SCOTT, STEVE WOLFE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dan Levi Zion
I don't know you , but I happened to glance at your comment.
These are True Lyrics , but the D.J.'s of today are in Sin themselves.
So they don't play Real Musick like this to help the younger Generation
of today turn from their wicked ways. Just imagine if all of these young
girls would keep their legs closed for just a little while until they get
married , it would shut down the whole entire Section 8 Public Housing
Programs , and these poor innocent children would know their fathers
while growing up....
sharon ocain
wow I haven't heard this. song in years ,I play this song all day long and it still sound beautiful
Rosa Stephens
This song commemorates a time when marriage and commitment to raising children together as a couple 'til death do you part' was the socially enforced norm...how times have changed.And not for the good.
Anita Sewer
These brothers everything by them is excellent one of my favorite groups.
Dreem Shipp
The Whispers are most prolific love ballad musical act ever. No one can match their love ballad catalog.
Herman Coulter
The Whispers are on of my favorite groups I have had the pleasure to see them this is one of my favorite songs.
Bamn Bamn
Me Too, Scottie Kissed Me On My Cheek Back Stage !!!@ Beacon Theatre With Regina Belle & After 7 In 1996-97
Melanie Shuler
2019 AND I'M STILL HERE FOR IT ❤️ YESSSSSSS
TONYA MOSLEY
ASOLUTELY
Donna B
YESSUR
Danny Sanchez
This song hits you harder if you can only relate to the lyrics.