The English Congregation was a British pop ensemble active during the early 1970s. They were best known for their hit "Softly Whispering I Love You", which exemplified their choral pop style and reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. The group featured notable members such as lead vocalist Brian Keith and composer Roger Cook, who played significant roles in shaping their distinctive sound. Despite their brief existence, The English Congregation's fusion of pop and choral music left a unique imprint on the British music scene of the era.