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
Never Too Late
The Whispers Lyrics
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Never too late for your good lovin', baby
A diamond in the night sparkling in the sand
Afraid to give your love to just any man
But you can′t fight the wisdom of destiny
That leads you finally like a ship lost at sea
To be so willing to be all you'll ever need
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
Never, never
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Too late for love
And I′ll always love you, girl
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
Never, ever
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Never too late for your love
Even a broken clock is right twice a day
So give yourself another chance, Cupid's on his way
Please don′t cheat us both out of this love we need
I'm here to bring you pleasure, impossible to measure
As your lover, friend or whatever till eternity
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Never, never
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
Too late for love
And I'll always need you, girl
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Never, ever
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Never too late for your love, ooh
I can't believe
That you gave your love to me
Every time that I′m with you, baby
It feels so good to me
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
Never, never
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Too late for love
And I'll always love you, girl
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Never
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
Too late for your love, ooh-ooh
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
I′m gonna always need you, need you
Never too late for your good lovin′, baby
Over and over and over and over again
For the rest of my life
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
Ooh, baby
The lyrics to The Whispers' song "Never Too Late" describe a love that is timeless and enduring. The song suggests that it is never too late to experience the joys and benefits of love. The opening lines, "Never too late for your good lovin', baby, Never too late for your good lovin', baby", express the belief that love can come at any stage in life and that it is always worth pursuing.
The following lines, "A diamond in the night sparkling in the sand, Afraid to give your love to just any man", imply that the person the song is addressing is hesitant and cautious when it comes to love. They may have been hurt in the past or have a fear of opening up to someone new. However, the lyrics suggest that destiny has led them to the singer and that they should be willing to embrace the love being offered.
The lines, "Even a broken clock is right twice a day, So give yourself another chance, Cupid's on his way", encourage the listener to let go of their reservations and give love another try. The lyrics emphasize that the love being offered is genuine and will bring immense pleasure and fulfillment. The singer promises to be their lover, friend, and whatever they need for eternity.
Overall, "Never Too Late" is a hopeful and reassuring song that encourages the listener to believe in the power of love and to embrace it no matter their past experiences or fears.
Line by Line Meaning
Never too late for your good lovin', baby
It's never too late for you to give me your love, baby.
A diamond in the night sparkling in the sand
You are a rare and precious gem, shining brightly amidst the darkness and uncertainty.
Afraid to give your love to just any man
You are cautious and hesitant to trust your heart with anyone.
But you can′t fight the wisdom of destiny
You cannot resist the guidance and unfolding of fate.
That leads you finally like a ship lost at sea
Destiny steers you towards me, just like a ship aimlessly adrift finds its way home.
To be so willing to be all you'll ever need
You are ready and eager to become everything I will ever desire and require.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day
Even something flawed and imperfect can have moments of accuracy and luck.
So give yourself another chance, Cupid's on his way
Allow yourself another opportunity for love because Cupid, the god of desire, is coming to guide you.
Please don't cheat us both out of this love we need
Please don't deprive both of us from the love that we truly crave and deserve.
I'm here to bring you pleasure, impossible to measure
I am here to bestow upon you immense joy and satisfaction that cannot be quantified.
As your lover, friend or whatever till eternity
I will be by your side as your partner, companion, and anything else you may need, forever.
I can't believe that you gave your love to me
I am overwhelmed with disbelief that you have chosen to give me your love.
Every time that I'm with you, baby, it feels so good to me
Every moment spent in your presence fills me with immense joy and happiness, baby.
I'm gonna always need you, need you
I will forever be in need of you, continuously longing for your presence and affection.
Over and over and over and over again
Repeating endlessly, our love will endure and persist without faltering.
For the rest of my life
Until the end of my existence, my love for you will remain unwavering.
Ooh, baby
Expressing affection and endearment towards you, baby.
Writer(s): William Simmons, Bobby Lovelace, Reginald Calloway, Kenneth Gant, Boaz Watson, Nicholas Caldwell
Contributed by David N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@frankcivitak8248
The whispers hall of fame classic
@larryalbano5921
This underrated hit is on fire 👍👠🥂🎧🎤❤️🍿
@algrove74
Never Ever. That part of the hook is fire!
@jeromebivins6504
A hit for life
@mrjohnson20123
Facts 💯🔊🔥
@dotsimmons8908
Loved the hatmony in this song
@josephinecochran4683
its 2023 and i love listening to the whispers
@jodygunter4888
So amazing, love them, so much.
@Sec998
Love the line "Even a broken clock is right twice a day"
@anthonytick5200
Amazing B-side to stumble upon, knew it was special on the first listen 👌🏼