Whisper My Name
Encyclopedia
"Whisper My Name" is the title of a country music
song written by Trey Bruce
. It was recorded by Randy Travis
on his 1994 album This Is Me
. It was released in June 1994 as the album's second single, it became a Number One country hit for him in both the United States and Canada.
, and Verlon Thompson set the tune apart and accent what a grateful love song this is."
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
song written by Trey Bruce
Trey Bruce
Trey Bruce is an American country music songwriter. Bruce has co-written three songs that became Number One singles on the Billboard country charts: "Look Heart, No Hands", "Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man" and "Whisper My Name" by Randy Travis, and "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" by Diamond Rio...
. It was recorded by Randy Travis
Randy Travis
Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
on his 1994 album This Is Me
This Is Me (Randy Travis album)
This Is Me is an album by country music star Randy Travis, and was released on April 26, 1994 by Warner Bros.. Producer Kyle Lehning, Travis, and A&R Martha Sharp considered more than 1,000 songs before settling on the final ten...
. It was released in June 1994 as the album's second single, it became a Number One country hit for him in both the United States and Canada.
Content
"Whisper My Name" is a mid-tempo in which the narrator uses metaphors to explain the emotions he feels when his lover whispers his name.Critical reception
Thom Jurek of Allmusic cited the song as a standout track in his review of the album, saying it was "among the greatest songs Travis has ever recorded. The backing vocals by Suzy Ragsdale, Darrell ScottDarrell Scott
James Darrell Scott known as Darrell Scott , the son of musician Wayne Scott with whom he has collaborated, is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He moved as a child to East Gary, Indiana. He was playing professionally by his teens in Southern California, later living in...
, and Verlon Thompson set the tune apart and accent what a grateful love song this is."
Chart performance
"Whisper My Name" debuted at number 67 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 11, 1994.| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 1 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 1 |