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 βMy Brothers Keeperβ, 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 βToast to the Ladiesβ 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 Babyfaceβ. 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 Whispersβ 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 βLiving Legendsβ award.
They are one of only a few βold schoolβ 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, βFor Your Ears Onlyβ. According to Walter, βThis title was a way of saying to our fans that while we want everyoneβs support, we very much want the support of our fans, who have been with us for many, many years.β It made its way up the Billboard chart immediately. In 2007, they release a DVD of their live concert entitled βThe Whispers Live From Las Vegasβ, 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
Welcome Into My Dream
The Whispers Lyrics
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All I am, all Iβll ever be
If Iβm weak when I should be strong
Youβre my strength to carry on
Whatβs so wrong with wishing thatβs the way it could be
I wish you were real instead of make believe
(So welcome into my dream, this is my fantasy)
This my fantasy how I wish you were here with me
(Welcome into my dream, into my dream)
Dreams remind me of all the things Iβd miss
Could it be Iβll remain in a fantasy like this
Maybe dreams tell of good things to come
Girl wonβt you call today
Donβt let me dream my life away
Whatβs so wrong with wishing thatβs the way it could be (wishing thatβs the way it could be)
I wish you were real instead of make believe
(So welcome into my dream this is my fantasy)
This is my fantasy
Girl I wish you were here with me
(Welcome in to my dream, into my dream)
Ooh ha-haa
(bridge)
Welcome welcome baby (welcome into my dream, this is my fantasy)
Wonβt you please come in
Iβm in need of your love (welcome in to my dream, into my dream)
Please let it be
So welcome baby into my dream (welcome into my dream, this is my fantasy)
(Welcome into my dream, into my dream)
Iβm yours forever, just come to me
(fade...)
The Whispers's song "Welcome Into My Dream" evokes a poignant and affecting image of an individual who is longing for a lover who is not present. The first two lines of the song, βIn every way youβre part of me, all I am, all Iβll ever be,β signify the deep emotional bond between the singer and the absent lover. The singer acknowledges his or her own weakness and vulnerability in the lines,β If Iβm weak when I should be strong, Youβre my strength to carry on,β suggesting that the lover is a source of support in times of hardship or distress.
The second verse of the song sees the singer exploring the possibility of a deeper connection with the lover. The tone of the lines, βMaybe dreams tell of good things to come, Girl wonβt you call today, Donβt let me dream my life awayβ is tinged with both longing and desperation. It is unclear whether the singer has communicated these feelings to the lover or not.
Overall, the song seems to be about the power of our dreams and what they reveal about our deepest desires.
Line by Line Meaning
In every way youβre part of me
You are such an important part of my life that it feels like you are a part of me.
All I am, all Iβll ever be
You have such a significant impact on my life that you define who I am as a person and who I will become in the future.
If Iβm weak when I should be strong
Sometimes I may feel vulnerable and weak, but when I have you by my side, you give me the strength to carry on and face any challenges.
Youβre my strength to carry on
You are the source of my motivation and encouragement that helps me move forward with life and overcome obstacles.
Whatβs so wrong with wishing thatβs the way it could be
There is nothing inherently wrong with wanting things to be different from reality and hoping for a better outcome.
I wish you were real instead of make believe
I wish that the love and connection we share were not just a fantasy but a tangible and real experience in my life.
(So welcome into my dream, this is my fantasy)
I invite you to share in my imagination and join me in creating a perfect world where we can be together.
This my fantasy how I wish you were here with me
The dream world I have created is where I can be with you and experience the love and happiness that I so desire.
Dreams remind me of all the things Iβd miss
Sometimes my dreams serve as a reminder of the things that I am lacking in my waking life, including your presence and affection.
Could it be Iβll remain in a fantasy like this
I am uncertain if my dream world will ever become a reality and if I will ever be able to experience your love in real life.
Maybe dreams tell of good things to come
Perhaps my dreams are a sign of hope and optimism that suggest that good things are on the horizon, including a future with you.
Girl wonβt you call today
I am eagerly awaiting your contact and hoping to hear from you soon.
Donβt let me dream my life away
I do not want to spend my entire life fantasizing about a future that may never come. I want to experience your love in reality.
Ooh ha-haa (bridge)
An instrumental break in the song.
Welcome welcome baby (welcome into my dream, this is my fantasy)
I am extending a warm welcome and inviting you to be a part of my dream world and experience the love and happiness we share.
Wonβt you please come in
I am eagerly asking you to join me in my dream world and be my companion in this perfect world.
Iβm in need of your love (welcome in to my dream, into my dream)
I am deeply longing for your love, and I am hoping that you will enter my dream world and share that love with me.
Please let it be
I am anxiously hoping that you will agree to be a part of my imagination and that we can experience a perfect world together.
So welcome baby into my dream (welcome into my dream, this is my fantasy)
I am inviting you once again to join me in my dream world and live out our love story in this perfect world together.
Iβm yours forever, just come to me
I am committing myself to you forever, and I am hoping that you will join me in this dream world so that we can be together always.
(fade...)
The song gradually fades out, signaling the end of the dream world and the return to reality.
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ConsumerWarrior
A timeless song from a timeless group! I give it a thumbs-up. :-)
John Henderson
Songs with meaning.
barbra vire
DOESN'T MATTER??????????????
Michael Vaughn
An eloquent song written by the late Grady Wilkens. Only the legendary Whispers could give us this timeless classic. A masterpiece indeed.
Gloria
Yesssss!Dearheatt indeed.
Felicia Nelson
YES. INDEED
Edith Dodds
This song is so sexy. A slow dance song to be sure. β€
Eddie Wallace
Soulful classic in da purest form!!
Vera Fernandes
That kind of song is good for the heart.
John Jackson
These dudes are forever great