(February 13, 2026) Just in time for Valentine’s Day, R&B royalty The Whispers will mark an extraordinary milestone with the release of their 60th Anniversary Album, Remember the Past, Honoring the Present, Embracing the Future. And for longtime fans, this isn’t just another release. It’s a full-circle moment.
Few groups in soul music history can boast the stability and longevity that The Whispers have demonstrated. And this new collection spans an incredible six decades of music, blending signature classics with fresh recordings from the 2020s. It also carries deep emotional weight. The project includes Walter Scott’s final recorded performances, serving as a loving tribute following his passing in June 2025. Scotty Scott and Leaveil Degree now move forward with heavy hearts but unwavering purpose, honoring their brother, bandmate, and friend in the most fitting way possible: through song.
With refreshed versions of signature hits like “Rock Steady,” “It’s a Love Thing,” and the ever-timeless “And the Beat Goes On,” the group bridges generations while introducing new gems such as “Maybe the Fire Isn’t Out”—a title that feels especially symbolic in this chapter of their story.
Through triumph and tragedy, The Whispers remain one of soul music’s most enduring institutions. Six decades in, the harmonies are intact, the message is clear, and the mission continues. As they’ve told us for years, the beat truly does go on—and from all indications, so does the fire.
Track Listing
- It’s Been Too Long
- Let’s Get It On
- How Long
- Olivia (Whispers Version)
- Butta
- Rock Steady (Whispers’ Radio Edit)
- Hold On
- It’s a Love Thing (Whispers’ Version)
- Keep On Loving Me (Whispers’ Version)
- Don’t Say No
- Maybe the Fire Isn’t Out
- And the Beat Goes On (Whispers’ Dance Version)
