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
My Girl
The Whispers Lyrics
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When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
I've got so much honey the bees envy me
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooh
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
With my girl
The Whispers's song My Girl is an upbeat and catchy tune about the depth of love that the singer has for his girl. The lyrics use various metaphors to describe the intensity of his feelings towards his girl. The opening lines "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day, when it's cold outside I've got the month of May" suggest that despite the difficult times, the singer's girl brings light and warmth to his life. The line "I've got so much honey the bees envy me, I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees" implies that the singer's love is so strong that he even surpasses the natural sweetness of honey and the melodious singing of birds.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
Despite gray skies and gloominess, my girl provides me joy and happiness.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
Even when the world is at its coldest, my girl provides me warmth and comfort.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
I know you might find it hard to believe, but my girl has an indescribable effect on me that fills me with joy and contentment.
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
I can't help but talk about my girl, who has such a profound impact on my life.
I've got so much honey the bees envy me
My love for my girl is so great that even the bees are jealous of the sweetness in my life.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
My feelings for my girl are so sweet that they even outshine the loveliest melodies of the birds.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
All the material possessions in the world can't compare to the value that my girl brings to my life.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
My girl is the greatest treasure that any one person could possess, and I feel lucky to have her.
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
With my girl
When I'm with my girl, every day seems as bright and beautiful as the month of May.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald White, William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Wells
The Whispers are in the top five of old school groups. I really like them
Otis Roseboro
Same here 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Otis Roseboro
I love this version of this great classic song
Stephen Birks
Its still fantastic ! - I love these guys music ! - I still remember buying this wonderful recording back in 1985 ? - I love it still the best version of this great song ever - And althougth the young lady I had in mind at the time I bought it - Is long gone - But It will always be Paullas Song !
Haha She was the one & fate being fate can ruin everything just like that ! ... But !... I still have those great memories of us together & her song on 12" vinyl of course ! -
Only the best for My Girl !
SB British Isles
Berry Barfield
Look at them moves,some of the greatest voices,I will hear!!
Keith Andrews
Cover versions are a bit hit or miss, this is definitely a hit! Nice one boys!
Otis Roseboro
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
UltraPOPDJ
I have to admit this the first version of "My Girl" that I've heard before hearing the original Temptations version and this wasn't even on the radio. My mom played this on my dad's stereo!
Patsy Hood
David Ruffin would HAVE to be proud of this. It's soooo good!
Frederick Cox
Ruffin was very much alive when this cover was made. It was their follow up to And the Beat Goes On.