The Whispers [2021] - It’s Been Too Long [Self Released]

The new single from the legendary Whispers is a song originally recorded by Al Johnson on his album "Him Or Me" which was released on CD and digitally in 2014.

"It’s Been Too Long" is only currently available from The Whispers official website but receives a wider release tomorrow (15 Oct 2021).

The Whispers were formed in 1963 in Watts, CA. The mainstays of the group are identical twins Wallace 'Scotty' and Walter Scott who are currently joined by Leaveil Degree who has been with them since 1973 and was formerly with The Friends Of Distinction (who were mentioned only a few days ago on the Derek Damien post as he is the son of Harry Elston another member of the group).

They had their most commercially successful spell in the early 80s with hits such as "And The Beat Goes On", "Lady" and "It's A Love Thing" but personally I love their earlier stuff especially from the mid 70s.

I believe that this was recorded during lockdown and their voices still sound great, Scotty & Walter are now 78, with Leavill being a 'spring chicken' at 73!

They were inducted into The Official R&B Hall of Fame in 2014. 

Details

Rating:	8.4
Genre/Style:	Classic Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	15/10/2021
Key/BPM:	2B/81 / 9B/79
Value:	£1