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
The Planet Of Life
The Whispers Lyrics
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Look to the stars
If you're walkin' down a road and see a falling star
(Keep on walking, keep on walking, keep on walking)
And you make a wish
Ooh, just remember luck is no such thing
One man succeeds while another man fails
The planets of life who controls your very soul
From the beginning of birth
And throughout eternity
As does the stars up above (just ask them, just ask them)
Ooh, the planets of life (just ask them)
Who controls your very soul
Ask them why Leo is so sound and practical
Yet Gemini so inconsistent
Ooh, let me tell you a secret I know
Known the world over
Your life is controlled by the stars (just ask them)
Ooh, the planets of life (just ask them)
(Virgo) Virgo is known for versatility
(Taurus) while Taurus, oh, persistency
(Aries) yet Aries to be very, very ambitious
(Libra) Libra, they're cheerful and merry, whoa
Pisces, the fish, you are a romanticist
Constantly striving to escape from reality
Into the bliss land of your dreams
Mmh, whatever your sign may be
(Look to the stars) look to the stars of happiness and love
Aquarius (Aquarius) you try to refuse the people
Will always let the sun shine in
Oh, but Cancer, I know you are patient and understanding
Why is it that Scorpio can be lead astray?
Ow, Sagittarius, keep on being independent
Uh-huh, Capricorn keeps the faith, baby
Mmh, with your stable personality
Why is it then you ask the stars up above?
The planets of life, yeah, yeah
In The Whispers' song 'The Planet of Life', the group explores the concept of astrology and the influence that the stars and planets have over our lives. The verses invite the listener to question the power of chance and fate. If you're walking down a road and see a falling star, do you make a wish? The song suggests that luck is no coincidence and that there is a higher force at play, controlling our very soul. The song then delves into the zodiac signs and how the stars can influence our personalities and lives. As the lyrics say, "your life is controlled by the stars".
Each zodiac sign is given its own characteristics, from the practical Leo, to the persistent Taurus, to the ambitious Aries, and the cheerful Libra. Pisces is described as a romanticist, constantly trying to escape reality, while Sagittarius is urged to keep being independent. The song ends with another question - why do we ask the stars above about our lives and fate?
Overall, the song is a contemplative look at the role of astrology and how it can shape our understanding of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're walkin' down a road and see a falling star
If you see a falling star while walking down a road
(Keep on walking) Do you make a wish (Keep on walking, keep on walking)
Do you make a wish or keep walking
just remember luck is no such thing
There is no such thing as luck
One man succeeds while another man fails
Some people succeed while others fail
Why is it then you ask the stars up above
Why do you ask the stars
The planets of life who controls your very soul
Who controls your very soul, the planets of life
From the beginning of birth
From birth
And throughout eternity
And forever
As does the stars up above
As the stars above do
(Just ask them) Ooh, the planets of life (Just ask them)
Ask the planets of life
Ask them why Leo is so sound and practical
Ask why Leo is sound and practical
And Gemini so inconsistent
And why Gemini is inconsistent
Ooh, let me tell you a secret I know
Let me tell you a secret
Known the world over
Famous worldwide
Your life is controlled by the stars
Stars control your life
(Virgo) Virgo is known for versatility
Virgo is known for versatility
(Taurus) While Taurus, oh, persistency
Taurus is persistent
(Aries) Yet Aries to be very, very ambitious
Aries is very ambitious
(Libra) Libra, they're cheerful and merry, whoa
Libras are cheerful and merry
Pisces, the fish, you are romanticist
Pisces are romantic
Constantly trying to escape from reality
Pisces are constantly trying to escape reality
Into the bliss land of Atlantis
To the mythical land of Atlantis
Mm whatever your sign may be
Whatever your astrological sign
Look to the stars of happiness and love
Look to the stars for happiness and love
Aquarius (Aquarius) you try to refuse the people
Aquarians refuse people
Will always let the sun shine in
But they always let the sun shine in
Oh, but Cancer, I know you are patient and understanding
Cancers are patient and understanding
Why is it that Scorpio can be lead astray
Why can Scorpios be led astray
Ow, Sagittarius, keep on being independent
Sagittarius, keep being independent
Uh-huh, Capricorn keeps the faith, baby
Capricorn keeps the faith
Mm, your stable personality
Your stable personality
Why is it then you ask the stars up above
Why do you ask the stars
The planets of life, yeah, yeah
The planets of life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ron Carson
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Keith Morant Sr.
Love this song to death
OBE Direct
Let's love it to life.
Gregory Lewis
Vintage whispers is great love music.....
Maryjane Sutherland
I just realized the other guy i never loved he failed in love everything he did i cant n i wont love him ï just saw it felt it I'm not goung d'o give in if i left n i moved on it. Would not matter to him cuz he never loved me i know who he loved my sister and he still does it doesn't bother me i kind of feel to know that these kids Arent his i guess it bother him not that much i want to get away its possible i have no other family real family its been hard. Over the years i strive to stay strong. I had so many chances to leave with a guy it wouldnt have been love un glad i didnt I'm glad i found u as friend n your music u i know. I love with all my heart i want to feel u the flesh!if ï cant have you im ready to face the consequences probably stop this thing ï have n try to love someone ï dont think that sill ever happen i opened to u way to much i k@ew it was for bitten its to late for that! 💙💙💙
Shannon Rhett
😲
Maryjane Sutherland
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