The Whispers - It's A Love Thing (extended Rework Dr Packer Edit) [1981 Hq] May 2026

His 1981 HQ rework specifically emphasizes the iconic "chugging" bassline and the crispness of the handclaps, stretching the intro and outro to allow the soulful harmonies of the Scott twins to breathe without losing the dance energy. Why It Resurfaced

The original track was released in January 1981 as the lead single from album Imagination . Written by William Shelby and Dana Meyers, it captured the group's transition from 70s soul into the polished, synthesizer-heavy "Solar Sound" (Sound of Los Angeles Records). It was a massive hit, reaching #2 on the US Billboard R&B chart and becoming a staple in dance clubs worldwide. The Dr Packer Edit His 1981 HQ rework specifically emphasizes the iconic

Dr Packer (Greg Packer) is an Australian-based DJ and producer known as a heavyweight in the modern disco edit scene. His "Extended Rework" isn't a remix in the traditional sense where new elements are added to replace the old; instead, it is a It was a massive hit, reaching #2 on

The story behind the of "It's A Love Thing" is a bridge between the peak of 1980s post-disco and the modern "nu-disco" scene. The Original Classic (1981) The Original Classic (1981)