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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!!
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.
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.
Privileged to have seen in concert on 4 different occasions.
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
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!
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.
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.
Just heard ‘The Last Farewell’ on the radio
Brought back memories of a great artist who is still sadly missed in this crazy world.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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......
The last of the great vocalists. And the only great whistler! I only just learned of Roger's passing. He has always been my favorite solo performer.
Grew up listening to my land is Kenya he strenghtened my love for my country long live Roger🙏🕊🇰🇪
Had the privilege of seeing him in concert twice. The Last Farewell is a favorite.
I enjoyed his hot air balloon showing Africa.
So sad, Roger live at Landsdowne is a great favorite of mine! ”I don’t believe in if any more, if’s an illusion, I’ve got to leave old Durham town, I’m being eaten by a Boa Constrictor!! So many menories! Thank you Roger!!
1064 entries.
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!!
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.
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.
Privileged to have seen in concert on 4 different occasions.
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
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!
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.
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.
Just heard ‘The Last Farewell’ on the radio
Brought back memories of a great artist who is still sadly missed in this crazy world.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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......
The last of the great vocalists. And the only great whistler! I only just learned of Roger's passing. He has always been my favorite solo performer.
Grew up listening to my land is Kenya he strenghtened my love for my country long live Roger🙏🕊🇰🇪
Had the privilege of seeing him in concert twice. The Last Farewell is a favorite.
I enjoyed his hot air balloon showing Africa.
So sad, Roger live at Landsdowne is a great favorite of mine! ”I don’t believe in if any more, if’s an illusion, I’ve got to leave old Durham town, I’m being eaten by a Boa Constrictor!! So many menories! Thank you Roger!!