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wrote on October 11, 2024
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4:48 pm
His legacy was to share his talents and music with the world. He is missed!
wrote on October 11, 2024
at
4:12 pm
R.I. P. Miss you already - but your songs will live on.
wrote on October 8, 2024
at
10:19 pm
Great, great singer and talent love his songs especially 'IF'. One of the best singing voices ever. RIP and God bless your family. Andy.
wrote on October 7, 2024
at
7:43 pm
I remember my father telling me how when I was just a newborn in 1975, I'd be in my bouncer chair and when a commercial advertising Mr. Whittaker's album that year, I'd shut my eyes really tight and open them slowly until the song was over. Dad told me it was to the song was The Unicorn from The Magical World of Roger Whittaker album. I have loved listening to Mr. Whittaker's music my whole life. I sing right along and now that my father has passed, the music makes him still feel here. Ten days after Mr. Whittaker passed, I lost my mom as well. My heart hugs yours as you go through this grief of losing your beloved. I wish I could say it gets better, it gets easier to an extent but the grief of someone well loved never goes away. Blessings and peace to you.
wrote on September 22, 2024
at
10:16 pm
We first became acquainted with Roger's works while doing mission work in Africa. Some fellow missionaries loaned one or two of his CD's and we enjoyed them greatly. This afternoon taking care of correspondence with my BOZE head set on and a eclectic assortment of CD's in my 6 CD player. When Roger's came on, the thought occurred to me to see if he is still alive but that was not to be.
Roger was a rare master in his field of the musical world. He had a mix of old and new songs. But he kept the acapella component dominate over the instrumental accompaniment. Most performers do the opposite much to my dismay. Rarely can I understand the words of many popular songs but rarely do I not understand Roger's words -- such a gift! And the human voice is the master of all instruments and God the Father gave Roger an incredible talent in using his marvelous voice to uplift us all. His fantastic songs may well be a peek into the singing of the angels in the world to come!!
wrote on September 18, 2024
at
4:31 am
After evicting a huge spider from my bathroom into the garden last night, I went to sleep and woke up with 'Nasty Spider' playing in my mind.
So I looked up you up. At 5 years old, The Magical World of Roger Whitaker was my first ever album and brought me a lot of joy.
So sad to see you have left this Earth and to learn about the trauma you experienced relating to your parents, but it sounds like you had some amazing times and lived and loved a full,
happy life, touching the hearts of many.
My heart felt wishes go to your family and friends.
RIP Roger Whitaker, thank you for the many light moments you brought to my childhood. I'm going to revisit and enjoy your music again.
wrote on September 12, 2024
at
10:34 am
Concerts in vancouver and records played in our early adulthood as well as every Christmas, Roger has been a raucous kind uncle in our family for almost 50 years.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
wrote on September 12, 2024
at
4:27 am
Privileged to have seen in concert on 4 different occasions.
wrote on September 4, 2024
at
5:58 pm
Just recently discovered his music & created an amazing playlist. His expression through music creates an ambiance that's incredibly clearing, healing & rejuvenating. "Someone lost the plan, for the brotherhood of man, and no one's trying to find it anymore." I found myself a remarkable reminder of the brotherhood of man through Roger's music. Peace be with Roger, family & friends, with Timeless Thanks & Deepest Appreciation for Sharing with All of Us
wrote on August 31, 2024
at
7:50 pm
A gifted singer/crooner, and seemingly as kind and gentle as his mellifluous
dulcetones. He will be sorely missed. His on stage congeniality leads me to believe he was a wonderful family man. May he rest in peace as the world continues to experience and enjoy his wonderful music!
wrote on August 31, 2024
at
6:34 am
I have just listened to a few songs sang by Roger. It made me realize how fine a singer he was. I only just discovered he died here in France only about a year ago. He has left a tremendous work of art behind and I still think it will remain a marking point in modern music. He really was gifted. Bless him for his kindness and sympathie, he is already missed. May he whistle among the clouds for ever.
wrote on August 28, 2024
at
4:39 am
I have listened to Roger's music for 50 years now. His voice and his songs are part of my life. I just learned that he passed away last year as did my own parents, who also loved his rich beautiful voice and songs. Such a wonderful gift he shared with all of us. It continues to bring memories of joy and wonderul emotion as I remember all the times in my life that his music was part of. Thank you Roger.
wrote on August 25, 2024
at
6:00 pm
Just heard ‘The Last Farewell’ on the radio
Brought back memories of a great artist who is still sadly missed in this crazy world.
wrote on August 22, 2024
at
5:31 pm
I met roger and his wife on a flight to barbados in 1973 and he was singing on the plane and lovely singer and guy .
wrote on August 22, 2024
at
3:50 am
My husband passed away in 2021 he loved Roger Whittaker's talent and songs. One of his favourite songs was The Last Farewell . He played it endlessly love his CD"s and played those all the time. It gave him such great joy. I still do today I love his music as well. He will be sorely missed.
wrote on August 17, 2024
at
7:00 am
Siden 1971 har Roger givet mig min musik. Første koncert jeg var til, var i Viborg sammen med Eilenberger i 1971. Året efter havde jeg mødt min hustru - nu i mere end 52 år - var vi i Holstebro og fik sammen vores oplevelse med Roger.
Tak til ham og den musik som vi stadigvæk elsker.
The last farewell.
wrote on July 11, 2024
at
12:56 am
I grew up in Germany, listening to Roger Whittaker every morning. This was in the mid '70s and I could never get enough. My mother loved his songs and regularly sang them to us, my sister and I, either alone or singing along to his rich baritone vocalizing in the background. It hurts that I only found out today *July 11, 2024), that he has passed on. Coincidentally he passed on my mother's birthday. I dread calling her tomorrow to let her know. Farewell, Mr. Whittaker. You were an amazing musician and I am happy that I was blessed to hear you for so many years. I lost my Dad 2 years ago in October of 2022 and now, I find out another staple from my childhood has also gone, a day before my Dad would have celebrated his 89th birthday.
I will continue to enjoy his music, now on Spotify and I will do well to pass it on to my 2 daughters as much as I can.
Farewell, Roger. Rest in perfect peace.
My heart is indeed broken.
wrote on July 9, 2024
at
3:16 am
My sincere condolences. Roger Whittaker’s music will always hold such a special place in my heart. I listened to him constantly as a child in the 70s and have continued to revisit all his iconic songs throughout my life. Such a beautiful voice and soul.
wrote on July 9, 2024
at
3:11 am
On the day that Roger died, I cried. I cried because he was like family to me. I saw him in concert many times from the 70s forward and even spoke with him after a couple of his shows. He was a true gentleman of humility. And I have played and played his music for the last 50 years. I sang my 3 now-adult children to sleep with The Last Farewell, Durham Town, and River Lady. They know and love the songs and will doubtless pass them on to their kids. He was also my beloved mother’s favorite vocalist, so his music provided us many, many memorable and joyful moments. To the entire family: as you know, he was the source of light in a sometimes dark world. Thank you for all of the sacrifices you made to allow him to belong to the world and, now, history.
wrote on July 5, 2024
at
7:25 pm
I just wanted to extend my sincere sympathy to the Whittaker family...what a treasure Mr Roger was. I started listening to him in my early 20's, I'm 68 years old now. my sister played his music while we played scrabble(a board game)...even today, my husband plays his c.d.s in garage, when we do yard work, or clean garage....or just have a beverage sittling on our patio. his talented beautiful music continues to make me smile and sing along. as we both know the words to all his songs.....what a beautiful man, with a talented gift of voice.ive always wanted to see him in concert...but living in Ohio, it just didnt happen....thank God I can continue to listen to his music as if he was singing just for us....God Bless you all, and may Mr. Roger Whittaker rest in peace. God bless you all......
1068 entries.
wrote on October 11, 2024
at
4:48 pm
His legacy was to share his talents and music with the world. He is missed!
wrote on October 11, 2024
at
4:12 pm
R.I. P. Miss you already - but your songs will live on.
wrote on October 8, 2024
at
10:19 pm
Great, great singer and talent love his songs especially 'IF'. One of the best singing voices ever. RIP and God bless your family. Andy.
wrote on October 7, 2024
at
7:43 pm
I remember my father telling me how when I was just a newborn in 1975, I'd be in my bouncer chair and when a commercial advertising Mr. Whittaker's album that year, I'd shut my eyes really tight and open them slowly until the song was over. Dad told me it was to the song was The Unicorn from The Magical World of Roger Whittaker album. I have loved listening to Mr. Whittaker's music my whole life. I sing right along and now that my father has passed, the music makes him still feel here. Ten days after Mr. Whittaker passed, I lost my mom as well. My heart hugs yours as you go through this grief of losing your beloved. I wish I could say it gets better, it gets easier to an extent but the grief of someone well loved never goes away. Blessings and peace to you.
wrote on September 22, 2024
at
10:16 pm
We first became acquainted with Roger's works while doing mission work in Africa. Some fellow missionaries loaned one or two of his CD's and we enjoyed them greatly. This afternoon taking care of correspondence with my BOZE head set on and a eclectic assortment of CD's in my 6 CD player. When Roger's came on, the thought occurred to me to see if he is still alive but that was not to be.
Roger was a rare master in his field of the musical world. He had a mix of old and new songs. But he kept the acapella component dominate over the instrumental accompaniment. Most performers do the opposite much to my dismay. Rarely can I understand the words of many popular songs but rarely do I not understand Roger's words -- such a gift! And the human voice is the master of all instruments and God the Father gave Roger an incredible talent in using his marvelous voice to uplift us all. His fantastic songs may well be a peek into the singing of the angels in the world to come!!
wrote on September 18, 2024
at
4:31 am
After evicting a huge spider from my bathroom into the garden last night, I went to sleep and woke up with 'Nasty Spider' playing in my mind.
So I looked up you up. At 5 years old, The Magical World of Roger Whitaker was my first ever album and brought me a lot of joy.
So sad to see you have left this Earth and to learn about the trauma you experienced relating to your parents, but it sounds like you had some amazing times and lived and loved a full,
happy life, touching the hearts of many.
My heart felt wishes go to your family and friends.
RIP Roger Whitaker, thank you for the many light moments you brought to my childhood. I'm going to revisit and enjoy your music again.
wrote on September 12, 2024
at
10:34 am
Concerts in vancouver and records played in our early adulthood as well as every Christmas, Roger has been a raucous kind uncle in our family for almost 50 years.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
wrote on September 12, 2024
at
4:27 am
Privileged to have seen in concert on 4 different occasions.
wrote on September 4, 2024
at
5:58 pm
Just recently discovered his music & created an amazing playlist. His expression through music creates an ambiance that's incredibly clearing, healing & rejuvenating. "Someone lost the plan, for the brotherhood of man, and no one's trying to find it anymore." I found myself a remarkable reminder of the brotherhood of man through Roger's music. Peace be with Roger, family & friends, with Timeless Thanks & Deepest Appreciation for Sharing with All of Us
wrote on August 31, 2024
at
7:50 pm
A gifted singer/crooner, and seemingly as kind and gentle as his mellifluous
dulcetones. He will be sorely missed. His on stage congeniality leads me to believe he was a wonderful family man. May he rest in peace as the world continues to experience and enjoy his wonderful music!
wrote on August 31, 2024
at
6:34 am
I have just listened to a few songs sang by Roger. It made me realize how fine a singer he was. I only just discovered he died here in France only about a year ago. He has left a tremendous work of art behind and I still think it will remain a marking point in modern music. He really was gifted. Bless him for his kindness and sympathie, he is already missed. May he whistle among the clouds for ever.
wrote on August 28, 2024
at
4:39 am
I have listened to Roger's music for 50 years now. His voice and his songs are part of my life. I just learned that he passed away last year as did my own parents, who also loved his rich beautiful voice and songs. Such a wonderful gift he shared with all of us. It continues to bring memories of joy and wonderul emotion as I remember all the times in my life that his music was part of. Thank you Roger.
wrote on August 25, 2024
at
6:00 pm
Just heard ‘The Last Farewell’ on the radio
Brought back memories of a great artist who is still sadly missed in this crazy world.
wrote on August 22, 2024
at
5:31 pm
I met roger and his wife on a flight to barbados in 1973 and he was singing on the plane and lovely singer and guy .
wrote on August 22, 2024
at
3:50 am
My husband passed away in 2021 he loved Roger Whittaker's talent and songs. One of his favourite songs was The Last Farewell . He played it endlessly love his CD"s and played those all the time. It gave him such great joy. I still do today I love his music as well. He will be sorely missed.
wrote on August 17, 2024
at
7:00 am
Siden 1971 har Roger givet mig min musik. Første koncert jeg var til, var i Viborg sammen med Eilenberger i 1971. Året efter havde jeg mødt min hustru - nu i mere end 52 år - var vi i Holstebro og fik sammen vores oplevelse med Roger.
Tak til ham og den musik som vi stadigvæk elsker.
The last farewell.
wrote on July 11, 2024
at
12:56 am
I grew up in Germany, listening to Roger Whittaker every morning. This was in the mid '70s and I could never get enough. My mother loved his songs and regularly sang them to us, my sister and I, either alone or singing along to his rich baritone vocalizing in the background. It hurts that I only found out today *July 11, 2024), that he has passed on. Coincidentally he passed on my mother's birthday. I dread calling her tomorrow to let her know. Farewell, Mr. Whittaker. You were an amazing musician and I am happy that I was blessed to hear you for so many years. I lost my Dad 2 years ago in October of 2022 and now, I find out another staple from my childhood has also gone, a day before my Dad would have celebrated his 89th birthday.
I will continue to enjoy his music, now on Spotify and I will do well to pass it on to my 2 daughters as much as I can.
Farewell, Roger. Rest in perfect peace.
My heart is indeed broken.
wrote on July 9, 2024
at
3:16 am
My sincere condolences. Roger Whittaker’s music will always hold such a special place in my heart. I listened to him constantly as a child in the 70s and have continued to revisit all his iconic songs throughout my life. Such a beautiful voice and soul.
wrote on July 9, 2024
at
3:11 am
On the day that Roger died, I cried. I cried because he was like family to me. I saw him in concert many times from the 70s forward and even spoke with him after a couple of his shows. He was a true gentleman of humility. And I have played and played his music for the last 50 years. I sang my 3 now-adult children to sleep with The Last Farewell, Durham Town, and River Lady. They know and love the songs and will doubtless pass them on to their kids. He was also my beloved mother’s favorite vocalist, so his music provided us many, many memorable and joyful moments. To the entire family: as you know, he was the source of light in a sometimes dark world. Thank you for all of the sacrifices you made to allow him to belong to the world and, now, history.
wrote on July 5, 2024
at
7:25 pm
I just wanted to extend my sincere sympathy to the Whittaker family...what a treasure Mr Roger was. I started listening to him in my early 20's, I'm 68 years old now. my sister played his music while we played scrabble(a board game)...even today, my husband plays his c.d.s in garage, when we do yard work, or clean garage....or just have a beverage sittling on our patio. his talented beautiful music continues to make me smile and sing along. as we both know the words to all his songs.....what a beautiful man, with a talented gift of voice.ive always wanted to see him in concert...but living in Ohio, it just didnt happen....thank God I can continue to listen to his music as if he was singing just for us....God Bless you all, and may Mr. Roger Whittaker rest in peace. God bless you all......