Whisper You Love Me Boy

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About Whisper You Love Me Boy

"Whisper You Love Me Boy" is a song written and composed by Holland–Dozier–Holland and recorded by at least three Motown female acts: early Motown star Mary Wells, popular Motown singing group The Supremes and blue-eyed soul Motown label mate Chris Clark in 1964, 1965 and 1967 respectively.


Year:
1968
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Whisper you love me boy
Say the words you seldom say
You love me more 
Each passing day
Whisper you love me boy
Just the way you used to do
When our love was true
It's been so long 
Since you held me in your arms
Ooh, the joy it brings 
Hearing you say sweet things

Whisper you love me boy
Make it sound soft and dear
Tender and sincere
Whisper you love me boy
Say it in your sweet way
The things I seldom hear you say
You used to say 
You love me the most
But now you hardly ever hold me close

Whisper you love me boy
Whisper, whisper

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The Supremes

The Supremes was an American female singing group and the premier act of Motown Records during the 1960s. Originally founded as the Primettes in Detroit, Michigan, in 1959, the Supremes' repertoire included doo-wop, pop, soul, Broadway show tunes, psychedelic soul, and disco. They were the most commercially successful of Motown's acts and are, to date, America's most successful vocal group with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Most of these hits were written and produced by Motown's main songwriting and production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. At their peak in the mid-1960s, the Supremes rivaled the Beatles in worldwide popularity, and their success made it possible for future African American R&B and soul musicians to find mainstream succe… more »

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Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER

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10 facts about this song

Original Artist
"Whisper You Love Me Boy" was initially performed by Mary Wells. The song was released in 1964 under the Motown music label.
Iconic Motown Artist
Mary Wells is often referred to as the "Queen of Motown." She was one of the first artists to achieve considerable success with the Motown sound.
Producers
The song was written and produced by the legendary Motown production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland.
Album Appearance
"Whisper You Love Me Boy" appeared on Mary Wells' album "Mary Wells Sings My Guy," which features the popular title track "My Guy."
Cover Song
"Whisper You Love Me Boy" was later covered by The Supremes, another legendary Motown girl group.
The Supremes Rendition
The Supremes' version of the song was included in their sixth studio album "More Hits by The Supremes" which was released in 1965.
Backup Singers
In The Supremes' cover of the song, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard were the backup singers for Diana Ross's lead vocals.
Billboard Ranking
The Supremes' album "More Hits by The Supremes" peaked at number 8 on Billboard pop albums chart, indicating the widespread popularity of The Supremes' versions of songs, including "Whisper You Love Me Boy."
Musical Elements
Both versions of "Whisper You Love Me Boy" incorporate the distinct Motown sound, characterized by pop-infused melodies, soulful vocal harmonies, and a rhythmic musical accompaniment.
Legacy
Despite being less well-known than other Motown hits, "Whisper You Love Me Boy" remains a notable contribution to the canon of Motown music and showcases the vocal talents of both Mary Wells and The Supremes.

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