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
Love Won't Let Me Wait
The Whispers Lyrics
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You hold me tight
And love is got me high
Please tell me, yes
And don't say no, honey not tonight
I need to have you next to me
In more ways than one
And I refuse to leave
Creep through your window pane
'Cause love won't let me wait
(Not one more minute, baby)
The time is right
Turned down the lights and take my hand
We will take a flight
And spend the night in a wonderland
Now move a little close to me
You owe it to yourself
And I will selfishly
Take a little for myself
And it's because of you
That love won't let me wait
(No, listen girl)
I need your love so desperately
And only you can set me free
When I make love to you
We will explode in ecstacy
And I won't take the blame
'Cause love won't let me wait, no
Love won't let me wait (my temperature's rising)
Love won't let me wait (cause your so tantalizing)
(Oh, listen girl)
Love won't let me wait
The Whispers's song "Love Won't Let Me Wait" is a seductive R&B ballad that speaks about a man's intense desire and longing for his partner. The first verse describes the moment when love has finally taken hold of the singer and he begs his partner to reciprocate his feelings. He refuses to be denied, expressing his need for her in every possible way, and he won't leave until the morning sun forces him to.
In the second verse, the singer describes the sensual pleasures that await his partner if she agrees to his advances. He promises to take care of her and make her feel appreciated in every way possible. He says that only she can set him free, and he will not take the blame for their actions because love won't let him wait.
The lyrics of the song are straightforward and to the point, conveying the urgency of the singer's desires, and the message that love is powerful enough to make him wait but not forever. The Whispers deliver the lines with passion and intensity, showcasing their vocal skills and harmonizing ability to great effect.
Line by Line Meaning
The time is right
This is the moment we've been waiting for
You hold me tight
You're physically showing me your love
And love is got me high
Your love is intoxicating
Please tell me, yes
I need affirmation from you
And don't say no, honey not tonight
I don't want to be rejected by you
I need to have you next to me
I crave your physical presence
In more ways than one
Not just sexually, but emotionally and intimately
And I refuse to leave
I'm not giving up on us
'Till I see the morning sun
I want to spend the whole night with you
Creep through your window pane
I want to witness the sunrise with you in your bed
'Cause love won't let me wait
My love for you is too strong to resist
(Not one more minute, baby)
I want to be with you now, without any delay
Turned down the lights and take my hand
Let's create a romantic atmosphere
We will take a flight
Our love is going to take us on an amazing adventure
And spend the night in a wonderland
We will be together in our own magical world
Now move a little close to me
Let's get more intimate
You owe it to yourself
You deserve to feel loved and desired
And I will selfishly
I want to indulge in my own passion for you
Take a little for myself
I want to experience the pleasure of being with you
And it's because of you
My love for you is the reason
That love won't let me wait
I can't resist being with you
(No, listen girl)
I'm serious about my feelings for you
I need your love so desperately
I'm longing for your love and affection
And only you can set me free
Your love will liberate me from my desire for you
When I make love to you
When we share this intimate moment
We will explode in ecstacy
Our passion will be overwhelming
And I won't take the blame
I can't be held accountable for my love for you
'Cause love won't let me wait, no
My love for you is too powerful to resist
Love won't let me wait (my temperature's rising)
I'm getting more and more passionate about you
Love won't let me wait (cause your so tantalizing)
You're irresistible and I can't resist being with you
(Oh, listen girl)
I want you to hear me and understand my love for you
Love won't let me wait
My love for you is too strong to ignore
Writer(s): Bobby Eli, Vinnie Barrett
Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chaskins7500
Love my Whispers. Now we can say this is a tribute to the late Major Harris. RIP my friend!
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