Ralfi Pagan is known for his soulful and passionate singing style that captivated audiences in the 1970s. One of his most popular songs is "Only One Whisper of Your Love," a romantic ballad that showcases his incredible vocal range and emotive delivery. The song tells the story of a person who is deeply in love and yearning for the affection of their partner. The lyrics express the longing and desire for just a single whisper of love from the one they adore. This sentiment is emphasized by Pagan's heartfelt performance, as he pours his soul into every note and syllable. The track's instrumentation, consisting of soft piano, gentle guitar strumming, and subtle percussion, provides a dreamy and intimate backdrop for Pagan's vocals.
Bob Marley's backup singers, The I Threes, claim they are the "Three Little Birds" in his famous song.
At the time the song was at position 17 on Billboard s Hot R B Singles chart, three weeks earlier it had peaked at 10 and it spent seventeen weeks on the chart. If his wife had heard Make It With You , she would have had tears of joy spilling down her cheeks and would have been kissing her husband all over his face.
The track's instrumentation, consisting of soft piano, gentle guitar strumming, and subtle percussion, provides a dreamy and intimate backdrop for Pagan's vocals. The song's melody is simple yet effective, allowing the listener to focus on the raw emotion conveyed through Pagan's voice. "Only One Whisper of Your Love" is a timeless love song that continues to resonate with listeners to this day, thanks to Ralfi Pagan's remarkable talent and ability to evoke deep emotions through his music.
Ralfi Pagan only one whisper of your love
Hey, have you ever tried
Really reaching out for the other side?
I may be climbing on rainbows
But, baby, here goes
Dreams, they're for those who sleep
Life is for us to keep
And if you're wondering what this song is leading to
I wanna make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl
No, you don't know me well
And every little thing, only time will tell
If you believe the things that I do
And we'll see it through
Life can be short or long
Love can be right or wrong
And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through
I'd like to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl
Baby, you know that dreams they're for those who sleep
Life, it's for us to keep
And if I chose the one I'd like to help me through
I'd like to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl Writer/s: David Gates
Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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- Anon I sometimes heard this on K-Earth 101 back when I was younger as well as Baby I'm-a Want You and Guitar Man. Mr. Gates' voice was so dulcet and sweet that the song could have been made for his adoring wife. The non-ironic and non-heartbreaking use of "baby", "babe" and "girl" send a sweet message to the intended woman that the song is for. If his wife had heard "Make It With You", she would have had tears of joy spilling down her cheeks and would have been kissing her husband all over his face.
- Susan from Australia What does he whisper at 1:42 and 1:51 in the song- any one else notice?
- Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On this day in 1971 Ralfi Pagan's covered version of "Make It With You" peaked at #32 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart and it spent eleven weeks on the chart.
"Make It With You" reached #104 on Billboard's Bubbling Under The Top 100 chart.
He had one Top 100 record, a duet with Sylvia Robinson, "Soul Je T'Aime", it stayed on the chart for two weeks in September of 1973 at position #99 for both those weeks.
Sadly, Mr. Pagan passed away in 1978 in Colombia, South America, a victim of an unsolved murder.
May he R.I.P. - Seventhmist from 7th Heaven Making it, drugs, and rock-n-roll.
- Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On this day in 1977 the Whispers performed their covered version of "Make It With You" on the nationally syndicated television program, 'Soul Train'.
At the time the song was at position #17 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart, three weeks earlier it had peaked at #10 and it spent seventeen weeks on the chart.
It reached #94 on Billboard's Top 100 chart.
Between 1969 and 1997 the Los Angeles group had forty records on the Hot R&B Singles chart, fifteen made the Top 10 with two* reaching #1, "And The Beats Goes On" for 5 weeks in 1980 and "Rock Steady" for 1 week in 1987.
Original member Nicholas Caldwell passed away at the age of 71 on January 5th, 2016.
May he and Don Cornelius R.I.P.
* They just missed having a third #1 record when their "It's A Love Thing" peaked at #2 for 3 weeks in 1981, the first week it was at #2, the #1 record for that week was "Don't Stop The Music" by Yarbrough and Peoples, for it's 2nd and 3rd week at #2, the #1 record for both those weeks was "Being With You" by Smokey Robinson. - Eric from Point Place, Wisconsin (green Bay Suburb) This song was played when Eric and Donna at the end of the "Van Stock" episode of "That '70's Show"
- Joel from Kenosha, Wi Hate to admit this, I've been saying that a lot for some reason, but I like this song. I never really listened to A.M. radio that much but now I tend to listen to it a lot especially when I'm alone in the car or spending some quality romantic time with my girlfriend. Guess I'm kinda stuck in the seventies.
- Guy from Woodinville, Wa Just classic sweet soft rock as only Bread could deliver. I would like to hear the Earth Wind & Fire cover. I'm going to see them in concert tnight--it would be cool if they performed it, but they never have yet.
- Les from Joplin, Mo The odd lyrics, "Hey have you ever tried really reaching out for the other side. " kinda seems to imply the gay thing.
- Joe from Laredo, Tx This was the first Bread song I had ever heard. I just fell so in love with this song. Especially the guitar intro followed by the bass. The album cover to "On the Waters" was great photography. The flip side to that 45 was "Why do you keep me waiting". I thought that was a pretty good song too. This album is really a signature album of the (early) seventies with maybe a pinch of late 60's. I have heard the song "I AM that I AM" from the same album on christian radio. That surprised me.
- Dave from Cardiff, Wales Great song - one for speeding down the highway with all the windows down at full blast on a midsummer's day!
- Kerry G. from Detroit Rock City, Mi This and "Baby I'm A Want You" are THEE best love songs ever made.
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Reviews for "Ralfi Pagan: A Pioneer in the World of Love Ballads"
1. John - 2/5
I was really disappointed with "Ralfi Pagan Only One Whisper of Your Love". The vocals were fine, but the instrumental arrangement lacked any creativity or originality. It felt like I was listening to the same generic love song over and over again. I was hoping for something more unique and memorable, but unfortunately, this album fell short for me.
2. Sarah - 1/5
I cannot understand the hype around "Ralfi Pagan Only One Whisper of Your Love". The songs were boring and lacked any depth or emotion. The lyrics were cliché and the melodies were forgettable. I couldn't wait for the album to end. It's a shame because I had high hopes, but this album just didn't deliver.
3. Mark - 2/5
"Ralfi Pagan Only One Whisper of Your Love" was a huge disappointment for me. The songs all blended together and I found myself losing interest very quickly. The production was lackluster and there was no standout track that captured my attention. Overall, I was underwhelmed by this album and wouldn't recommend it to others.
4. Laura - 2/5
I was extremely let down by "Ralfi Pagan Only One Whisper of Your Love". The songs lacked any excitement or originality and I found myself bored throughout the entire album. The vocals were pleasant, but everything else felt bland and uninspired. I was hoping for something more engaging, but unfortunately, this album fell flat for me.
5. Mike - 1/5
"Ralfi Pagan Only One Whisper of Your Love" was a waste of my time. The songs all sounded the same and I couldn't distinguish one from the other. The lyrics were forgettable and the melodies were unmemorable. I wouldn't recommend this album to anyone looking for something unique or exciting.