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
Suddenly
The Whispers Lyrics
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You're everything to me
The way I always knew
Loving you would be
Ooh and suddenly
I'm not afraid
To give love as you gave
For you've become the light
By tomorrow
Our love will have grown
Even stronger and we'll
Cherish every day like the first day
We fell in love
And so suddenly I know we can make it
With you I found a reason try
And so suddenly there's no need to change it
If we never tell each other goodbye
Ooh and suddenly
You were here
You understand my fears
Somehow they disappear
Whenever you are near
Ooh by tomorrow
Our love will have grown
Even stronger and we'll
Cherish every day like the first day
We fell in love
And so suddenly I know we can make it
With you I found a reason to try
And so suddenly there's no need to change it
If we never tell each other goodbye
Ohhhhhhhh
And so suddenly I know we can make it
With you I found a reason to try
And so suddenly there's no need to change it
If we never tell each other goodbye
Oh whoa
Let's never even say the words goodbye again
From now 'til the end of time
We can be the best of friends
Oh how the sun reminds me of your smile
Love will be forever shining so bright
And now that we're together
Love will be the best for you and I
And so suddenly I know we can make it
With you I found a reason to try
The Whispers's song “Suddenly” is about the sudden realization of being in love with someone and the fear of giving oneself completely in the relationship. The singer shares how the person became their everything and how they are not afraid to love them as they love them back. The person they love gives them the strength and the light to lead the way to a stronger and cherishing relationship. With the implication of tomorrow, they talk about growing stronger in love and cherishing every day like the first day they fell in love. They vow to never say goodbye and to always be there for each other as friends and as lovers.
In conclusion, the song “Suddenly” by The Whispers expresses deep feelings of love and commitment. The lyrics capture the essence of profound emotions that arise when a person suddenly realizes that they are in love. The song seeks to inspire listeners to embrace love, friendship, and trust in their relationships.
Here are 10 interesting facts about the song, "Suddenly," by The Whispers:
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly though it seems
Out of nowhere, it appears that something has changed
You're everything to me
You have become the most important thing in my life
The way I always knew
This is how I imagined it would be
Loving you would be
Being in love with you is as wonderful as I expected
Ooh and suddenly
Once again, something has changed suddenly
I'm not afraid
I feel confident and unafraid
To give love as you gave
I want to give love back to you the same way you gave it to me
For you've become the light
You are the guiding force in my life
That leads the way
You show me the path to follow
By tomorrow
In a short time, perhaps tomorrow
Our love will have grown
Our love will have become stronger and deeper
Even stronger and we'll
Our love will become even more powerful and intense, and we will
Cherish every day like the first day
We will continue to appreciate and love each other as much as we did when we first fell in love
We fell in love
When we first became romantically involved
And so suddenly I know we can make it
I now believe that we can make our relationship work
With you I found a reason try
You are my motivation to keep trying
And so suddenly there's no need to change it
I no longer feel like our relationship needs any improvement or changes
If we never tell each other goodbye
As long as we don't end things between us, we don't need to change anything
You were here
You came into my life
You understand my fears
You have a deep understanding of my fears and anxieties
Somehow they disappear
When I'm with you, my worries fade away
Whenever you are near
Your presence makes everything better
Ohhhhhhhh
An expression of strong emotion
Let's never even say the words goodbye again
We should never end our relationship
From now 'til the end of time
For eternity
We can be the best of friends
We can have a deep, lifelong friendship
Oh how the sun reminds me of your smile
Something as simple as the sun reminds me of your beauty and warmth
Love will be forever shining so bright
Our love will always shine radiantly
And now that we're together
Since we are now together
Love will be the best for you and I
Our love will be the best for both of us
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ramondobrown1162
This album was released in '84 while I was stationed @ RAF Lakenheath while I was serving in the USAF. I still have it and is still So Good!
@lorrainethomas6546
I've never heard this before. I love it!!!
@altonpaige2388
Wow how di d you miss this classic with Phyllis Hymam RIP
@franciscopires5876
Amo essa música, pena que não têm a tradução em português!!!!!
@shahidaabdulkhabeer1670
This song is just too amazing. Phyllis Hyman has a voice that cannot be duplicated 😍🇿🇦
@ljm25799
This song remind me of my military days in Germany. . It brings back goood memories. It’s also a beautiful song done by some beautiful people!!
@sammydavis1760
LOVE THIS SONG
@doloresnotafrancesco6384
Ditto!!!
@iramruiz4677
LOVE THAT SONG
@ceciliajcasarez1166
My No#1 Whispers song I love Phyllis Hyman on this album cut