Whispers (Gettin' Louder)
# Whispers (Gettin' Louder)

"Whispers (Gettin' Louder)" is a song written by Barbara Acklin and David Scott, recorded and released by Jackie Wilson in 1966.

## Background

"Whispers (Gettin' Louder)" features instrumentation by the Funk Brothers and backing vocals by The Andantes. The song's B-side, "(Far from) The Fairest of Them All", was written by Buddy Scott and Jimmy Radcliffe and originally intended for presentation to Ray Charles.

## Chart performance

The single peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and No. 5 on the Top Selling R&B Singles chart.

## Cover versions

* In 1967, The Isley Brothers included it on their Soul on the Rocks LP.
