Just heard legendary Roger Whittaker has passed ... deeply saddened part of my early childhood always on the radio .... What a talent he was .... May he RIP 😞 🙏 ➕️.
i hadnt heard he died, i was playing his music right through lock down and knew he had retired, that's saddened me, we are losing so many talented musicians that will never be replaced
My mom used to play Roger Whitaker all the time when I was a kid. She loved his music. I am sitting by her bedside in the hospital right now, and we are getting near the time to tell her goodbye. What a wonderful thing UA-cam is, as I have a playlist playing of his works for her. His songs are so perfect for right now, and Durham Town and Last Farewell are so fitting. Momma, I love you. And will see you again down the road.
Mir geht es genauso. Meine Mama hat immer Roger Whitacker gespielt, als ich Kind war und ich und Sie liebten seine Stimme und all seine Lieder. Einmal war er in Salzburg und ich war auf seinem wunderschönen Konzert,leider wR meine Mama krank. Jetzt, wo Sie im Sterben lag, habeich Mama immer seine Lieder vorgespielt und mitgesungen. Mama war ganz entspannt. Und bei der Verabschiedung lief auch Roger Whitacker und ich habe wieder für meine Mama mitgesungen. So bleibt mir die schöne Zeit und die unbeschwerte Kindheitheit mit meiner Mutter zusammen immer in Erinnerung.....Ich danke Ihm für seine schönen Lieder
I grew up in a household where Roger's songs were always on my parents record player. Despite having a preference for rock I have always had a soft spot for his beautifully crafted songs. The lyrics seem so relevant today.
This song was big when I was a young Canadian Infantry Soldier. I thought of it often when working with my counterparts in the Bundeswehr while stationed in West Germany. One generation before us, our fathers fought WW2 against one another, and here we were as Cold War allies. They were truly some of the finest Soldiers I had ever worked with. The line of “Friend now meeting Foe” is true.
This man and Karen Carpenter...only two voices the human race ever needed to listen to...the most gorgeous male and female voices ever...smooth as cream to the ears..
RIP ROGER WHITTAKER.First heard his wonderful voice back in the 1980 's and have been a fan ever since. Was sad to hear of his death but we have his recordings to remember and enjoy.
Goosebumps ! I can remember in my early teens sitting in the rocking chair in front of the fireplace listening to my Dad's 8 track of Roger Whitaker...one of the most peaceful times in my life...fabulous !
I discovered this song when I bought the 8-Track of this album about 11 years ago and I immediately got what it was saying. And it speaks to me even more now.
Same here! I’ve grown to love Roger Whittaker’s music by listening to my mom’s 8 track tapes way back in the ‘80’s! I was 20 back then. Now 60 & still love all his music! My Mom has died but I think of her when listening to his music 😢♥️♥️😊
His voice had such a heartwarming quality. And though sadly he left for good😢 - His music will live on. R.I.P. and thanks for sharing that beautiful gift of yours with the world who loves to listen ...
His voice amazes me. I'm 42 and I grew up to the sounds of Roger's voice belting through the speakers of the hifi in our lounge room. They just don't have singers like Roger around anymore. It's a shame what our world has come to.
I listened to this song over 40 years ago just as I began my work in a sawmill. Those were the warm summer days of my youth when I lay in the sun and heard Roger's song on my cassette player. His warm voice still brings back those years to me and reminds me of the innocence that is kind. It is my hope listeners to Roger's songs will experience the joy of music for music sake, and the hope it will bring kindness to this world. Thank you.
We can but hope, but in this day and age it could be a pipe dream, how many battles since the war to end all wars ?? However I truly hope you are right.
I grew up with Roger Whittaker's music as my mom listened to it before I was even born. His music is always very soothing for me and brings me memories of my childhood days. What a great artist Roger Whittaker is- great voice, great songs and fantastic whistle unmatched by anyone. And a fantastic performer on stage, too. I will never stop liking Roger Whittaker.
At 49 seconds in, members of the audience - moved by Roger's impeccable delivery - break out in spontaneous applause, then respectfully quiet down to let him (Roger) do his thing.... fantastic clip! Bless you one and all.
Well it's also because he's actually singing it live, not just lip syncing. He deliberately sings it a little differently so that people know, hey, this is really live. 🙂
I turned 23 around 40 minutes ago and I still come back to this amazing artist. As most of you who are my age here, I got this and so many others from my parents!
I met "Mr Whittaker" several times in the late 60s when the firm I worked for part time looked after his car while he went to Hamburg. He liked Volvo 1800s as used by The Saint. Roger is a great guy, a really nice man (and he tipped generously). He must be quite an elderly gentleman now and Gentleman is the best description I can give to him.
MR Roger wittaker is a perfekt gentleman, he anser me to Times in letter, mutch more perfect ,The swedishartist, Who dosnt anser at all, The i sending swedish version to Them in Rogers different song lyrics, he use to ask The audience if The have praractise wissling , and I starten after a consert in Göteborg sedan 1976, 77, 78, 79, 81, and can wissle mexican whisstler together with him on a LP, ord cd, therefore tolv i him, if you have time,can i show The People, that is with many year of practice to wissle in same stilen,and perfect sound, difficult and Hard job, to get fine sound, and correct,
@@armandberthagebertage2307 if only you could write in clearer English,you would have got many likes.Are you saying that you had met him in person and taught you whistling?🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes, Roger i areal gentleman, i mest him after a show, and say tjank you for your letter, he sade in hus world tour, i have mislade your casset, so i cant commet your talet, but in a show, a year after in Göteborg, he sad, to mycket bech, 10 near stage, i hear you have praktice mexican whistler
You know it's pure magic when you were introduced to this mans magic at a young age and ya wander by it decades later. In a melancholy mood, and it brings back memories of a wonderful childhood with an amazing Lady who introduced you to this magic. And ya can still sing the words by heart. Thank you Roger, and thank you Mom.
IMO this is the most moving song he wrote and he's enjoying playing it to an appreciative audience (see 0:52s!). For me it's about compassion for the human condition and illusions we mistake for reality.. then finding our true selves.. Playing it live would be a transcending experience and I believe his bliss is transparent. No act here, or as Antero Alli writes, it's the 'total act' of 'giving yourself over totally to whatever you are doing.' This clip always takes me to a higher place! :-)
I'V GROWN UP IN GUYANA AS A GUYANESE AND MY DAD ALWAYSE PLAY ROGER MUSIC AND I LOVE ALL HIS SONG'S DON'T MATTER HOW OLD ALWAYS SO SWEET MAKES ME SO HAPPY THANX ROGER WISH I COULD SEE YOU SOME DAY ..THANX
His side-burns are so cute. I love this song. Brought me through some very hard emotional times. was a safe haven of comfort. He has a very powerful gift.
I am 74 years old and this song thrills me. It is part of the ground swell of social thinking of that period, one of those times when the world subconscious heaved.
I grew up listening to Roger Whittaker. I've loved his voice and his songs for a looong time. One of the few singer/songwriters who can instantly bring tears to my eyes. He's the BEST.
The very first concert my father took me to in Edmonton, I will never forget it. I lost my Dad a couple years ago, I added this song to his video memorial during his service, a very touching memory for me! I still listen to his music today at 61 and love it as much today as back when I first heard and saw Roger in Concert! Thanks to my father for introducing me to Roger's music and thank you Roger for your lyrics and smooth voice.
And you're a Beatles fan, too! That's great to see young fans appreciate this music. My dad was a big fan and I grew up on this and many others. Even in the 70s, I was one of the few young kids who liked this music!
Yes, me too. Mum and dad had a Roger Whittaker album (vinyl of course) and i listened to it all the time when i was a kid. 33 now, still love it. River lady was my fav song, but IF is more relevant these days and quite timeless.
I love this song. I could sing it all day, lol. He has such a powerful deep voice. I only wish that he wrote more of it. His lyrics are very poetic. I can relate to thefairlysimple1 in regards to growing up listening to Whittaker's music.
first heard of Roger was on tv the other day, an ad from tescos, well ive got to have all his songs. I asked my mother about roger she and my father knows of him even singing his songs what a fab man.
"To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes, and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never, in a word to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common... this is to be his symphony."
The song and the words reminds me of the 80s in the old SADF and going into Angola. We were also heros till the war gets ended. Dont believe what was taught and brain washed as an 18 year old. Off my chest now thank you 😁
i dont care what people think my dad loved this music and so do i along with chrstian music classical pantera and zombie mudvayne ...u name it it has a place in my collection
What an awesome song. And it is as relevant today as it was when first recorded. Is there any place better than UA-cam for finding stuff like this? It's totally terrific! Thanks to whoever posted it. It brings tears whenever I listen to it.
I've just realised why I keep coming back to him, at 53 with an adorable 7yo....because I can breathe properly with his music. I can breathe from my fat-ish tummy. He just might save my life earlier than I could otherwise go. I can relax. He has to live forever😉
Just heard legendary Roger Whittaker has passed ... deeply saddened part of my early childhood always on the radio .... What a talent he was .... May he RIP 😞 🙏 ➕️.
i hadnt heard he died, i was playing his music right through lock down and knew he had retired, that's saddened me, we are losing so many talented musicians that will never be replaced
My mom used to play Roger Whitaker all the time when I was a kid. She loved his music.
I am sitting by her bedside in the hospital right now, and we are getting near the time to tell her goodbye.
What a wonderful thing UA-cam is, as I have a playlist playing of his works for her. His songs are so perfect for right now, and Durham Town and Last Farewell are so fitting.
Momma, I love you. And will see you again down the road.
♥️🙏🏻
OMG thats got me in tears mate 😢 Listening to the start of this Wonderful song and reading your sad but Wonderful comment 😢
Mir geht es genauso. Meine Mama hat immer Roger Whitacker gespielt, als ich Kind war und ich und Sie liebten seine Stimme und all seine Lieder. Einmal war er in Salzburg und ich war auf seinem wunderschönen Konzert,leider wR meine Mama krank. Jetzt, wo Sie im Sterben lag, habeich Mama immer seine Lieder vorgespielt und mitgesungen. Mama war ganz entspannt. Und bei der Verabschiedung lief auch Roger Whitacker und ich habe wieder für meine Mama mitgesungen. So bleibt mir die schöne Zeit und die unbeschwerte Kindheitheit mit meiner Mutter zusammen immer in Erinnerung.....Ich danke Ihm für seine schönen Lieder
You're mum had good taste😘
Ah that is so lovely franke
One of the finest singers who ever lived .he sounds exactly same as the recording when live . There are'nt to many singers that can do that.
This man has moved me since I was a kid.
He is special & I love his heartfelt interpretations.
So many fine recordings.
No auto tune, just pure talent, and that voice of Roger's - WOW.
Yes
I grew up in a household where Roger's songs were always on my parents record player. Despite having a preference for rock I have always had a soft spot for his beautifully crafted songs. The lyrics seem so relevant today.
One of the greatest ever ! So insanely underrated.
yhep, so true
Greatest what?
Herman Ingram artist
question Sera , Doris day
billion pound on my stereo whistle one mouth 2 whistles
Every song that he sang you can feel through your body. Beautiful voice & his whistling, wow. Fly high Roger x🎉
This song was big when I was a young Canadian Infantry Soldier. I thought of it often when working with my counterparts in the Bundeswehr while stationed in West Germany. One generation before us, our fathers fought WW2 against one another, and here we were as Cold War allies. They were truly some of the finest Soldiers I had ever worked with. The line of “Friend now meeting Foe” is true.
This man and Karen Carpenter...only two voices the human race ever needed to listen to...the most gorgeous male and female voices ever...smooth as cream to the ears..
Your choice of Karen Carpenter and Roger Whittaker are my favourite.I second Your statement COMPLETE LY
you are so right!!!
Try The Seekers. Sadly she passed this year. Also from the time of 60s 70s and up till last year.
My brother played Roger Whittaker and Nancy Sinatra, The Seekers, The Shadows, and the Beach Boys. So I'm pretty happy about that grounding. 🙂
And don't forget Jim Reeves.. he had a voice like double cream flowing over velvet.
Roger Whittaker sings the greatest sounding music to one's ear. Thank the Lord that we still have him, for he turns not so good days into good days.
His music will live forever
RIP ROGER WHITTAKER.First heard his wonderful voice back in the 1980 's and have been a fan ever since. Was sad to hear of his death but we have his recordings to remember and enjoy.
I love the upbeat tempo and the way Roger then slows it down to the chorus.
What a voice. And probably the best whistler that's ever lived.
Great voice. But let's be honest, the songs are rubbish.
I have everything from Led Zep to The Killers but I always loved this guys voice.
Roger Whittaker's warmth, honesty and kindness shine through in his music and in the hearts of his listeners. Long may you both endure!
Goosebumps ! I can remember in my early teens sitting in the rocking chair in
front of the fireplace listening to my Dad's 8 track of Roger Whitaker...one of the most peaceful times in my life...fabulous !
I discovered this song when I bought the 8-Track of this album about 11 years ago and I immediately got what it was saying. And it speaks to me even more now.
Same here! I’ve grown to love Roger Whittaker’s music by listening to my mom’s 8 track tapes way back in the ‘80’s! I was 20 back then. Now 60 & still love all his music! My Mom has died but I think of her when listening to his music 😢♥️♥️😊
a singer like this appears every 100 years.he is a natural treasure.........
I could listen to this voice forever.
Me too.
I was SO fortunate to see him live back in the 80's ... a worldwide treasure!
Beautiful voice and I still remember every word of the lyrics..
His voice had such a heartwarming quality. And though sadly he left for good😢 - His music will live on. R.I.P. and thanks for sharing that beautiful gift of yours with the world who loves to listen ...
what a voice. What beautiful song.
+Stephen Morgan met him about 25 years ago a true GENT
This man not only had a beautiful voice, but had some powerful lyrics, very realistic
Music......not noise....RESPECT 👏👏👏👏
His voice amazes me. I'm 42 and I grew up to the sounds of Roger's voice belting through the speakers of the hifi in our lounge room. They just don't have singers like Roger around anymore. It's a shame what our world has come to.
I listened to this song over 40 years ago just as I began my work in a sawmill. Those were the warm summer days of my youth when I lay in the sun and heard Roger's song on my cassette player. His warm voice still brings back those years to me and reminds me of the innocence that is kind. It is my hope listeners to Roger's songs will experience the joy of music for music sake, and the hope it will bring kindness to this world. Thank you.
It will, and it shall be that way!
We can but hope, but in this day and age it could be a pipe dream, how many battles since the war to end all wars ?? However I truly hope you are right.
Wow...I had the exact same experience in a sawmill 40 years ago in the summer.
really, what sawmill?
In Belfast, New Zealand. When I was 17. Now reside in Auckland NZ. What part of England are you from ?
Brilliant. Amazing voice. That's what we call talent. Something lacking these days.
only 11 years old and all ready in love with this song
I grew up with Roger Whittaker's music as my mom listened to it before I was even born. His music is always very soothing for me and brings me memories of my childhood days. What a great artist Roger Whittaker is- great voice, great songs and fantastic whistle unmatched by anyone. And a fantastic performer on stage, too. I will never stop liking Roger Whittaker.
At 49 seconds in, members of the audience - moved by Roger's impeccable delivery - break out in spontaneous applause, then respectfully quiet down to let him (Roger) do his thing.... fantastic clip! Bless you one and all.
Well it's also because he's actually singing it live, not just lip syncing. He deliberately sings it a little differently so that people know, hey, this is really live. 🙂
@@blucat4 I like both of your comments. Rip Roger Whittaker
I turned 23 around 40 minutes ago and I still come back to this amazing artist. As most of you who are my age here, I got this and so many others from my parents!
Happy Birthday Mr Whittaker, 73 years young today
I met "Mr Whittaker" several times in the late 60s when the firm I worked for part time looked after his car while he went to Hamburg. He liked Volvo 1800s as used by The Saint.
Roger is a great guy, a really nice man (and he tipped generously). He must be quite an elderly gentleman now and Gentleman is the best description I can give to him.
A Kenyan gentleman, Rodger Whittaker !
MR Roger wittaker is a perfekt gentleman, he anser me to Times in letter, mutch more perfect ,The swedishartist, Who dosnt anser at all, The i sending swedish version to Them in Rogers different song lyrics, he use to ask The audience if The have praractise wissling , and I starten after a consert in Göteborg sedan 1976, 77, 78, 79, 81, and can wissle mexican whisstler together with him on a LP, ord cd, therefore tolv i him, if you have time,can i show The People, that is with many year of practice to wissle in same stilen,and perfect sound, difficult and Hard job, to get fine sound, and correct,
@@armandberthagebertage2307 if only you could write in clearer English,you would have got many likes.Are you saying that you had met him in person and taught you whistling?🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes, Roger i areal gentleman, i mest him after a show, and say tjank you for your letter, he sade in hus world tour, i have mislade your casset, so i cant commet your talet, but in a show, a year after in Göteborg, he sad, to mycket bech, 10 near stage, i hear you have praktice mexican whistler
Because of new Phone, its looks us my spelling is wrong, I diddtn check how The Phone spell and reccomend Woods
Such pure voice...i have always enjoyed all his music..what a musician, they are not made like this anymore...
I love Roger Whittaker he has a beautiful voice and sounds like an angel
One of the best singers of all time I think
You know it's pure magic when you were introduced to this mans magic at a young age and ya wander by it decades later. In a melancholy mood, and it brings back memories of a wonderful childhood with an amazing Lady who introduced you to this magic. And ya can still sing the words by heart.
Thank you Roger, and thank you Mom.
IMO this is the most moving song he wrote and he's enjoying playing it to an appreciative audience (see 0:52s!). For me it's about compassion for the human condition and illusions we mistake for reality.. then finding our true selves..
Playing it live would be a transcending experience and I believe his bliss is transparent. No act here, or as Antero Alli writes, it's the 'total act' of 'giving yourself over totally to whatever you are doing.'
This clip always takes me to a higher place! :-)
How can anyone not like this song?
One of the best song ever... Don't you agree Miss Cindy?
Absolutely!
124, don't at the moment Cindy Muller.
One of my all time favorite Roger Whitaker songs. It was great to hear him on the radio the other day and that he is going to tour again.
I'V GROWN UP IN GUYANA AS A GUYANESE AND MY DAD ALWAYSE PLAY ROGER MUSIC AND I LOVE ALL HIS SONG'S DON'T MATTER HOW OLD ALWAYS SO SWEET MAKES ME SO HAPPY THANX ROGER WISH I COULD SEE YOU SOME DAY ..THANX
A man who both brings much joy to others and c shows he shares it in performing for others.
One of the best singers ever, classic songs never die👍
Wow!! outstanding version!!
Truly one of the best voices ever.
His side-burns are so cute. I love this song. Brought me through some very hard emotional times. was a safe haven of comfort. He has a very powerful gift.
this is my favourite song of his..just love his voice..he can make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up...pure class!.
Utterly BeauTifuL Roger' what a Timeless ArTisT
I am 74 years old and this song thrills me. It is part of the ground swell of social thinking of that period, one of those times when the world subconscious heaved.
So agree.
such a powerful song, with super lyrics.
I grew up listening to Roger Whittaker. I've loved his voice and his songs for a looong time. One of the few singer/songwriters who can instantly bring tears to my eyes. He's the BEST.
l love Roger Whittaker and all his songs
I had totally forgotten this song over the years. I love Roger Whittaker's voice, so smooth, so calming.
The very first concert my father took me to in Edmonton, I will never forget it. I lost my Dad a couple years ago, I added this song to his video memorial during his service, a very touching memory for me!
I still listen to his music today at 61 and love it as much today as back when I first heard and saw Roger in Concert!
Thanks to my father for introducing me to Roger's music and thank you Roger for your lyrics and smooth voice.
I met him in 1983 in Kissimmee Florida at a concert at Tupperware, He's a class act
Not been comments for years.NOW it’s time for someone to truly appreciate music from the past.I certainly do and always have.
Probably one of the only 14 year olds who listens to this ledgend! Only thanks to my Grandpa
I agree! (I did say one of the few)
Me too...I'm 52
And you're a Beatles fan, too! That's great to see young fans appreciate this music. My dad was a big fan and I grew up on this and many others. Even in the 70s, I was one of the few young kids who liked this music!
Beatles Fan 🐓
Nice one,but I still wouldn't tell your mate's if I were you,mm,mm,mmm,mmm,mmmm.
In a discussion about the times we are now in "if" this or that happens we can return to normal. This song replayed in my mind.
Nice man wonderful voice.All your songs were great. Roger thank you.
Yes, me too. Mum and dad had a Roger Whittaker album (vinyl of course) and i listened to it all the time when i was a kid. 33 now, still love it. River lady was my fav song, but IF is more relevant these days and quite timeless.
I love this song. I could sing it all day, lol. He has such a powerful deep voice. I only wish that he wrote more of it. His lyrics are very poetic. I can relate to thefairlysimple1 in regards to growing up listening to Whittaker's music.
first heard of Roger was on tv the other day, an ad from tescos, well ive got to have all his songs. I asked my mother about roger she and my father knows of him even singing his songs what a fab man.
What an Amazing Voice !!
How many years ago I had this record. Almost a lifetime. Still-love it….
Auch nach Jahrzehnten immer noch beruehrend und nnachdenkenswert!!!Well done, Roger
listened to this in the 1970,s,loved it then,and still do,gorgeous voice/talent
I LOVE his voice!!! ♥
Fabulous song such an articulate voice.
thanks for the memories, outstanding as all ways. Ed New Zealand.
Very nice love it from my teen years.
Powerful lyrics, very realistic and reasonable!
Great song, incredible talent, part of the melody of my life
My wife and I lived in England when we first heard Roger Whittaker. We still like his music with the Leaving being my favorite.
Such a beautiful song.
J'aime tellement cette chanson. Love so much this song.
great artist. beautiful songs.
"To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes, and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never, in a word to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common... this is to be his symphony."
The song and the words reminds me of the 80s in the old SADF and going into Angola. We were also heros till the war gets ended. Dont believe what was taught and brain washed as an 18 year old. Off my chest now thank you 😁
i dont care what people think my dad loved this music and so do i along with chrstian music classical pantera and zombie mudvayne ...u name it it has a place in my collection
Guys a legend!!
+Richard Robert Lodge true
I will die for a world full of classic songs like this!!!!
my dads fav artist super singer and whistler a genius ,god bless roger still brilliant,
What an awesome song. And it is as relevant today as it was when first recorded. Is there any place better than UA-cam for finding stuff like this? It's totally terrific! Thanks to whoever posted it. It brings tears whenever I listen to it.
My father use to sing and whistle his songs to us children, all the time while we were growing up. I did not know who the singer was until now.
He's a Great artist!
I've just realised why I keep coming back to him, at 53 with an adorable 7yo....because I can breathe properly with his music. I can breathe from my fat-ish tummy. He just might save my life earlier than I could otherwise go. I can relax. He has to live forever😉
Greatness on display.
+matt leahy a display of greatness.
I'm in my sixties now and it. reminds me of all the friends I lost in the war in Rhodes
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Just a class act
This voice is beautiful. There is no other word, so lovely.
Beautiful choon from roger just like them all ❤️❤️👑👑
Rest in peace. This song is your beautiful legacy!
When people could sing ♥️
one of the BEST singers all time
Simply Marvellous 😊
an incredible voice and song from one of the best singer/song writers. greatly under-rated.
Awesome song.
I don't care if anyone disagrees with me I love this song.
Great. Sounds Like a Mix Out of Epic Film music and Kind of folk Musical singing
33/m Charleston SC. Love Roger Whittaker. Great song.
I grew up listening to this,I wouldn't admit to it then,R.I.P mum and Dad