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August 30, 2025 2 mins
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Alright, let’s groove to this! “A Mother for My Children” by The Whispers is a soulful tune that hits deep, blending that funky vibe with a touch of disco magic. It came out in 1973, a time when music was all about feelings and rhythm.

Now, the lyrics tell a heartfelt story. Here we have a man who’s feeling pretty lonely, struggling to raise his two kids all by himself. The little ones are asking about their mom, who’s not around anymore. That’s rough! He's doing all the housework and trying to keep it together, but when Mother's Day rolls around, the kids’ questions just make it harder.

He’s on the search for a new mother figure for his children, someone to fill that gap in their lives. It’s not about wanting any old buddy; he’s looking for a true mother who can bring love and care back into their home.

The Whispers wrap this heavy message in smooth melodies and funky beats, creating a sound that makes you want to dance while also tugging at your heartstrings. It’s a classic example of how soul and disco can tell deep stories while keeping you moving! So, take a listen—let the rhythm take you away while you reflect on the love and family vibes.

I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to The Cat Bear.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
To day's topic, The Whispers A Mother for My Children?
All right, let's groove to this. A Mother for My

(00:20):
Children by the Whispers is a soulful tune that hits deep,
blending that funky vibe with a touch of disco magic.
It came out in nineteen seventy three, a time when
music was all about feelings and rhythm. Now the lyrics

(00:43):
tell a heartfelt story. Here we have a man who's
feeling pretty lonely, struggling to raise his two kids all
by himself. The little ones are asking about their mom,
who's not a that's rough. He's doing all the housework

(01:06):
and trying to keep it together, but when Mother's Day
rolls around, the kids questions just make it harder. He's
on the search for a new mother figure for his children,
someone to fill that gap in their lives. It's not

(01:27):
about wanting any old buddy. He's looking for a true
mother who can bring love and care back into their home.
The Whispers wrap this heavy message in smooth melodies and
funky beats, creating a sound that makes you want to

(01:48):
dance while also tugging at your heart screens. It's a
classic example of how soul and Disco can tell deep
stories while keeping you moving, so take a listen, let
the rhythm take you away while you reflect on the

(02:10):
love and family vibes. I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for
listening to the Cat Bear.
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