The Whispers

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-whispers

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the musical genre?American R&B and Soul vocal group
2. What is the place of origin?Los Angeles, California
3. Who are The Whispers?The Whispers are a famous American singing group from Los Angeles that sings smooth R&B music. They started in the 1960s and have made many popular songs that people love to dance to.
4. When did The Whispers first become popular?Their first big hit was "And the Beat Goes On" in 1979, and another hit, "Rock Steady," came in 1987. Both songs reached number one on the R&B charts.

Vocal Arrangement: The art of composing and organizing vocal parts within a musical piece to create harmony and texture.
R&B (Rhythm and Blues): A genre of African-American music that combines blues, jazz, and gospel influences, characterized by its strong beat and soulful vocals.
Number-One Single: A song that achieves the highest position on official music charts, signifying peak popularity and commercial success.
Platinum Certification: An award given by the RIAA to albums or singles that have sold over one million units in the United States.