The Whispers - (Olivia) Lost And Turned Out | REACTION 🔥🔥🔥

[@expecttowintv1858]

The world was so much better without social media. I loved growing up in the 70's

[@Lilsparrow-of4pv]

Yeah, I feel you. Being an adult these days sometimes is real drag! ✌️😎

[@metaverse6214]

Man who you telling

[@trutymeproductions]

I was born in 70….i miss the days of no social media honestly. Also 70s -80s had the best music….soooo many hits..

[@onyx06191987]

True fact. The handsome tall singer, with the beard, used to be an actual pimp. He helped write the lyrics for this song. A BET documentary on The Whispers, disclosed this fact.

[@baronesstravis8979]

Really! I had no idea!

[@baronesstravis8979]

What's it the name of it?

[@teddywilliams271]

His name was Nicholas Caldwell

[@ioniajones2069]

The story goes thst he wasn't that good at it!!!!

[@reeboo43]

The whispers unsung on t.v one gives there full story also last year they did a interview on the r&b money podcast

[@theredroadeast723]

The Whispers are some of the best that ever did it. They are one of my favorite groups.

[@JamesJohnson-mw6zq]

So glad you caught the lyrics pretty quick. 🔥🔥

[@baronesstravis8979]

The 70's was my time also and believe me it was easy to get caught up out there, I was georgous and a few guys tried me but because my mom passed at an early age I was raised by my dad and he didn't play and I thank him for the lessons I learned from him...

[@kurtadams3021]

There's a message in the music 🎶 🎼🎶🎼🎶

[@CCTH2221-lp2zj]

Having grown up in the NYC area this song was banned from radio during the daytime because Times Square was the epicenter of the that culture. The streets were loaded with “working girls” 48th to 23rd on Friday and Saturday nights…

[@jamesgreenhow108]

I know a girl who at 19 got on crack. Her name was actually Olivia. She was tall and beautiful. She was begging for at a gas station. She was willing to do tricks. I asked her why was she really out here and what she really needed was a bathe. I had a church lady friend of mine who owned a Moter-Lodge. She stayed 3 days getting sober. We found out that Olivia, now 25 years old Spoke 5 languages!!! One Japanese flawlessly for a blackgirl. Her story was hauntingly accurate to The Whispers Olivia. That we had to play it for her. The tears just flowed for all of us. She said, "Thats Me !!" The Church got her into rehab. Like must she still struggles with addiction everyday. But her relapses are few and far.

[@sereneamani1713]

But I'm sure you know that this a tragic story for many women and girls (and men & boys) of every ethnicity. American style and worldwide style

[@jeffreymassey5541]

The Mighty, Mighty Whispers 🎤👍👌🎶🎶

[@kurtadams3021]

Facts

[@johnrobinson3273]

They aint knowing bout that

[@princedejour2686]

This is my favorite Jam by the MIghty Mighty Whisper's. They used to play clubs and bars filled with Pimps and ladies😊😊😊. When I was kid I didn't know what they were talking about😮😮😮One of the greatest R&B groups of All-time🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jameswashington8637]

A wolf in “Lambs clothing came”. Not a sheep! I’m so proud to see you younger folk taking note!

[@StewartWilliams-i9h]

Thank you Olivia is a rare gem

[@patriciafuller1340]

I love your reactions. I am old school, and it's great to see a young person really truly understand our music. I also wanted you to know that the lead singers are identical twins.

[@PUFF9972]

I grew up in 70s and 80s we had no idea how much this music would mean to us today I love what you're doing keep reacting ❤

[@teamcali9212]

The song was actually written for Olivia in the event that she might hear it while working the streets. It was a call for her to come home and that her family is worried and misses her. Olivia was the producers niece if im not mistaking

[@deniseanderson3061]

PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THEM!🎶🎶🎶❤️The Whispers Were SO UNDERRATED!!!

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Whispers 💯

[@patriciadavis5939]

A curve on little red riding hood. These guys Jamm. Can’t get enough. Slow or upbeat all they make are jams.🌺🌺🌺

[@undergroundtats69]

It was so much fun before cell phones and social media. I miss it and this type of music.

[@valerielowe5282]

Ashley, I totally agree with your view of social media. Some technology the world could do without.

[@darrellgallaway2483]

Whispers...Fire!❤

[@ladgers]

My favorite song by the Whispers

[@expecttowintv1858]

Prostitution today is called "Only Fans" back then women actually walked the streets

[@sereneamani1713]

In many cities, they still walk the streets.

[@gloriouslove9009]

I didn’t know what I was singing when I was singing this as a kid, but I loved this song

[@lutherbrice1316]

You should create a playlist with music that has messages in them. You might want to check out "Runaway Child" by the Temptations 1969

[@cbrownlee1]

Curtis Mayfield would have a whole entire playlist by himself.

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

​@@cbrownlee1 He certainly would.👍🏽

[@ioniajones2069]

The Whispers was my very favorite group!!!! This is one of😊 my most favorite songs from the group!!!

[@utiangoliath5173]

Love love loooove your reactions. Please react to The Whispers - All the way 👌🏽 👌🏽 👌🏽

[@waltersmith7156]

This is my all time favorite group. They’ve been putting out message music since the 60’s. Songs like, “ Seems like I gotta do wrong and You know the time will come “. Silky smooth or funky and upbeat they could do no wrong. Their lyrics just a masterpiece of metaphorical genius.

[@dreamareliford1723]

This song is a classic love the Whispers ❤❤

[@rogerhigginbothamh2875]

Yes it did this was a real big hit back then . You can't miss with wisper. Try say yes. And the classic. You are number one . Love your reaction videos. You are my favorite girl for reaction to our music. Peace love and soul.

[@soundsgreat5974]

I was jamming to this song 😢back in the day, not paying attention to the lyrics. A song by Natalie Cole (Annie Mae) another song by Donna Summer ( Bad girl) unfortunately same😢😢😢 message as Olivia.

[@metaverse6214]

I SO GLAD I LIVED IN THIS TIME. I went to that concert..food had flavor, cheap, people enjoyed conversations, also you can walk down the street and the block was full f ppl enjoying life and each other.

[@mickeykwong322]

Whispers are smooth as hell! You gotta check out “Welcome Into My Dream” Keep those great reactions coming!

[@michaelsmith2105]

This is definitely a powerful song, with a strong message. I've loved this song since it first came out in the 80's. Another song you may want to check out is Holly by Smokey Robinson. It was on his first solo album after leaving the Miracles (early 70's). It also tells the story of a young woman who made choices that had painful consequences.

[@kurtadams3021]

Classic soul at its finest 💯

[@MzBettyK]

They have such velvety voices. Love to hear them. This is a sad song. Too often, this can happen. The groove/vibe was so good that I didn’t actually listen to the words at first. I do know what you mean. Enough stuff did happen though…too much.

[@martyemmons1859]

I see a lot of requests for "Say Yes" by The Whispers, Ashley. That's for good reason. The Whispers are extremely Unsung. Their music is so smooth and easy to listen to. They really should have been on the same level as Sinatra. I'm very grateful that you're playing The Whispers for your subscribers, Ashley. And don't forget to just "Say Yes".

[@eileenjackson8356]

The pain look on your face told me how informative "Olivia" is & was to you‼️🙏 It's one of my best ever songs - both for the twin who's singing the most - his smoorh & soulful vocals, but for the serious lyrics🙏💖💖

[@khaliftarikabdulel5856]

They also released a song in 1969 called " Seems Like I gotta Do Wrong" before they notice me. They were talking about the era when the the system ignored the melenated man. Really a good song.

[@davidturner5730]

Lady your husband is truly blessed to have a wife/Woman like you. you are very understanding about things, very interesting mind set. A lot of men are looking for a Woman like you. A real help mate.!!!!!!

[@veot.2869]

It's called the MAMA DRAMA playlist!!! 🤗 💄💎🖋️

[@evarene07]

Growing up in the 60’s, 70’s, was a time when “communities” help raise children…we “fed and clothed each other” when times were hard…you never knew who was “watching” you😁, who would make that call to your momma & daddy…you’d be out doing something and come home to “Auntie or Uncle so-in-so” on your porch spilling all the tea😂. My momma rules: school, chores, church on Sunday morning, it was “yes ma’am/sir” to our parents or any adult speaking to us, “Mr/Mrs” when addressing adults, and have your azz in the house before those street lights came on. I think our inherent fear of the consequences trumped the respect we had for our parents.😂

[@williecooper1116]

Real music.... Facts: There are two lead singer here and they are twins❤ Thank you for this reaction.

[@OmacKendall]

Glenn Jones We're Only just Begun( The Romance Is Not Over)

[@willieveasey9798]

I listened to your comments and you are right. We were raised in a generation where we were able to have fun and for the most part, it was pretty safe. Didn't have to worry about being shot. Also we knew how to talk to women with respect!!

[@jnaught1358]

I’d beg to differ.. It’s more in the open due to social media.. In our day it was a scarlet letter hung around a girl’s neck. Today it’s worn like a badge of “honor”… It’s portrayed as a lifestyle of luxury living. Getting flown to Dubai and name brand bags… “Lost and turns out” is now lumped in with being a boss “B” who’s independent and don’t need anybody.. getting that money and living best lives.. “Be careful what you do.. Before the lie becomes the “truth” Michael Jackson -1983 😉

[@AntoinetteRolark]

They found smooth like that for a reason that's why they name is called Whispers

[@Nuski94]

My favorite Whispers song! Your reaction from the beginning made me subscribe ☺️😂

[@carlanderson7840]

I can’t wait to see your reaction to this lmao this is gone be hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@jumbe]

"People were created to be loved and things were made to be used. The problem is people are being used and things being are loved!"

[@tyehodge4075]

The Pimps were mad as hell they made this song….. Listen to the lyrics

[@dr.andmrs.phibes7454]

The truth is always going to make the devil mad.

[@williamgreene7870]

Thank you Ashley thank you for putting this in our lives

[@DawgcityClev]

People didn't know that a lot of Pimps across the country were highly upset at the Whispers for this song. It all worked out in the end though.

[@debonaireslots]

yea people dont really listen to lyrics... she was basically pimped out in this song lol.... opening lyrics OLIVIA THE SLAVE GOT DISTRACTED ON HER WAY TO GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE lol

[@jayhbiz]

Their first supporters were pimps and players in the Bay Area back in the late ‘60’s, so they considered this song a slap in the face

[@DawgcityClev]

@@jayhbiz Right!

[@DAndre-jp9tf]

@jayhbiz "You spit pure facts!" It had reached the point to where the bigger the song got, the more threats The Whispers got as well... To the point to where they were threatened to stop performing the song on their tours by the same pimps who'd profited off the same topic of the song to afford them lavish clothing to don in the absolute seats at The Whispers' shows. Talk about IRONY.

[@seqenenretaoii5722]

​​​@@jayhbiz Right. Much as I love The Whispers, the song was disingenuous. It completely ignores the reality that in America, women overwhelming choose to be in that life. No one is holding them against their will. Pimps who are true to the game never hold a woman hostage. They are free to quit hoeing anytime they choose. For a number of reasons, they don't stop. But it's a choice. Now, that's not to say that there aren't some dudes out here who are on some guerilla sh*t, kidnapping chicks and making them do sex work. But that's sex trafficking, it's not pimping. And to often, people conflate the two. Which is dishonest. So to use the word 'slave' is disingenuous.

[@sandramiller6752]

Awesome 👌 👏 👍🏻 ❤❤❤❤

[@patricksmith6796]

Awesome song from an awesome time and the red riding hood story is actually similar to this song.

[@bakercarl8518]

Thanks!

[@empiredevelopment45]

I've gotta tell you though Ashley, we were on a totally different frequency back in the day! However, your "every- being" has been de-calcified! That is truly evidence that these classic tunes resonate with your soul. This is real R&B in TRUE form! Case n point..."Rhythm & BLUES" this is soul music!😊

[@shannoncastor3281]

You must react to the whispers " in the mood". It's my personal favorite song of all times!

[@harpergras]

My all time favorite group...Thanks for reacting.

[@dwainwilder7337]

As good as many see that past decades were great, we had our issues and problem of the day. This song talks about one. And know, we had many others, while we enjoyed the time.

[@nikkonfane2707]

I miss this time period a lot. I was a kid back then walking around with my afro pick

[@shellyj987]

I was WAITING on you to do this song! One of my absolute FAVS by the Whispers!

[@dennisguild4052]

Whispers was smooth

[@theb8257]

Every song has a story that actually happened to somebody from cheating to no cheating.

[@jeremiahesty2815]

Good take.. Next reaction. The Whispers.. You are the one.. Smooth vibes for sure

[@primeminister66]

Man this was and is a cold jam for sure. I was around 11 or 12 when it came out. Didn’t know what it was about then found out and lil mind was blown

[@zuberiolushola2157]

A Classic! Ya done good! 💖🔥🥰🔥🎶

[@nutube06]

It's the Little Red Riding Hood story of today.

[@shellyj987]

Don't feel bad, I thought they were the same people too, when I was younger. Mind blown when I found out they weren't! They sound as much alike as they look!😂

[@khaliftarikabdulel5856]

We actually kept in contact more at that time, our parents has actual address books, and you remembered numbers, now these cell phones make you lazy.

[@jazzbrothanumbahone]

Having grown up in the 70's I've seen pimps and ladies of the night walking down the street. I'm from the south side of Chicago & a pimp named Flukie Stokes ran the neighborhood ladies of the night. There was also a song called Annie Mae by Natalie Cole that was popular that was also about ladies of the night.

[@laurenceoliver4900]

Stay Blessed.

[@Monica-vj2zi]

A cautionary tale playlist....lol😅

[@clarencelatson9775]

Thanks

[@theb8257]

Love your reaction

[@expecttowintv1858]

Congratulations Ashley on 40,000 subscribers 🎉🎉 🎉

[@michaelwright131]

I was lmao watching 😂😂😅😢you review lost and turned out as you were thinking.... oh Ms Olivia that's not good lmao

[@raldopoo]

This group did Little Red Riding hood 1974 studio hit fantastic

[@dwainwilder7337]

Great, meaningful song!

[@marcellahinton7807]

Gurllllllllllll you are such an old soul because your Auntie didn’t know until I was grown that this song was about a prostitution 👀🤔! I’m loving your reactions Queen 👑💃🏿👑💃🏿

[@Jhny18Whlr]

If I’m not mistaken this song was about a members relative and the pimps in Oakland were pissed about this song! Btw a Seville was a Cadillac!

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Ms. Ashley, I like "Rock Steady".. ♠Mr.G..

[@MichaelDavis-ne1to]

You be spot on the lyrics You apparently a very smart woman I love you for that …

[@lindacorbin5948]

You are telling the truth

[@charleshamilton5156]

There is nothing new under the sun my beloved. Sin and evil have always been a part of our society. The difference that innocence was once protected. We insured that children could be children and grown folk did what they did. Women where respected and protected. When you became an "Olivia" it was because you didn't listen to the wisdom of your elders. I would imagine that Olivia's grandmother schooled her on the signs to watch for in a man that would alert her that he was nothing more than a wolf is sheep clothing. But like many the warnings may not have been adhered to. When a good man, Father, is absent from the home, and a girl often isn't validated, her self-worth isn't affirmed, and she looks for that affirmation in the first smooth talking low life that comes along. I love that you find music of my generation appealing. it was called soul music for nothing. The majority of these artist cut their teeth in church choir.

[@sereneamani1713]

Your first paragraph describes what might have been the case for "some" people. I am either your age or older, so I agree that things were different. However, it wasn't as pure and good as you and other older people make it out to be "back in the day". Look up the term "white slavery". Young girls were being basically kidnapped and brought across state lines for prostitution in 40's, 50's, and 60's. Maybe even earlier. Many times, it was the grandmothers that were the pimps. Also, look at the old westerns like Gunsmoke (Miss Kitty's saloon; her and her girls were doing more than selling whisky). Times now ARE worse than they've ever been, but times have been bad since Adam and Eve ate the fruit and Cain killed Abel. IMO, the good old days were when many of us were shielded from a lot of things, But the "things" were happening. The shield has just deteriorated these days.

[@tyronenoble5786]

I was 8 in 78” cleaning ice cream trucks for candy me and my homies

[@willie417]

A wolf in nice clothin' came Blew her mind and changed her ways😐 this song came out toward the end of that Blaxploitation era, they made a lot of negative stereotypes of black people as "Pimp/Dope Dealer/Gangster" movies, those were the type of movie Hollywood sent to the movie theaters out after the gains civil rights era, almost the same type of arguments was made against those type movies as was made against rap lyrics in the 90's.

[@martyemmons1859]

It's knowledge like your comment that is canceled, denied or laughed at. It's written off as Critical Race Theory by more people than you would think.

[@williamgreene7870]

Yea that song we had a group the songs this really happen they sig from real life stories

[@robertolidge9531]

It was said that the pi.ps of that Era didn't like them to perform this song

[@EricJohnson-bi4wc]

You know that the whispers have twin brothers that sing lead vocals on their songs just look at the video really close

[@fightingmink]

Who would've thought a song about drugs and prostitution would be this smooth...

[@gilbertruiz1233]

I remember they were bringing awareness to what was happening in that time sad

[@TheRealKymiPoo]

🧡🔥

[@calmnrelaxed]

I always wondered how they decided which twin would lead the song

[@princedejour2686]

When they started the group one of the twins was in the Military so the other one became the lead singer!

[@jaycage07]

How do I do a CA request? This is one of my faves but I have another good one!

[@williamgreene7870]

❤ did you hear that

[@evarene07]

Happens all the time unfortunately…moral of the song: “watch your babies”

[@AntoinetteRolark]

No sweetheart that song came out doing the crack era that meant for those that were stuck out there they were trying to get them to change their ways but the wolf in life clothing blew her mind

[@sereneamani1713]

Please comment and tell me what you are talking about? Are you saying that this song was about crack addiction? Or are you talking about another song?

[@Wood1Blood]

This song is for the grown and sexy. This is a popular swing out song. I'm from the south

[@williamgreene7870]

Oh my god how many kids when this song came out Luther vandrose Marin gaye lyrics so ooth