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wrote on September 22, 2023
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7:48 pm
What a great man. Music has got me through my sometimes troubled life. The first two singles I bought was Durham town and two little boys.
This is the sad part of life that I will never understand but thanks to you tube we can access this great mans music at anytime.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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6:27 pm
A special place in my life.
You will never be forgotten. Your music en who you are keeps you alive.
My condoleances for your family.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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5:39 pm
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My childhood is filled with memories of listening and dancing to his music. God bless.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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5:37 pm
Rest in Peace Roger. You're a legend with such a rich story. It is time now to go and entertain the angels above. You will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to your family. You will always live on in your music
wrote on September 22, 2023
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5:32 pm
My sincere condolences to Natalie and Family. As many others. I feel blessed to have met Roger several times after his concerts in Denmark and the US. To me, Roger will be remembered as a majestic, kind and gentle soul. I was 11 or 12 the first time we met and the last one in line for his autograph, spoke very little English, but Roger still made me feel as if He had all night to chat with me. His beautiful voice, lyrics and music influenced my life in many ways.. A headline in a Danish paper I just read stated about Roger ' THE MOST PLEASANT MAN IN THE WORLD HAS PASSED'. I will always cherish his music. Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to Natalie and all the children for sharing Roger with the rest of the world. You must have had a lot of lonely days and nights. God Bless.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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4:18 pm
I have been listening to Rogers singing and especially his whistling since I was a small child and I'm in my 60s now. My first favourite song was 'Emily' off an album my aunty had and I still love whistling along with him on the Mexican Whistler today. My sincere condolences go to his family and thankyou for sharing him with us xxxxxxxxxx
wrote on September 22, 2023
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3:39 pm
Loved his unique voice even when l liked rock groups in early seventies. God speed Rodger we will miss you .
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
3:22 pm
RE: our recent post. Couple of corrections in text are:
1) Please ignore the first "but above all" as it is redundant 2) should read: (+ still have "The Christmas Album" in vinyl)
wrote on September 22, 2023
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3:04 pm
I had missed this news from about a week ago ...such a class act ...Barbie and I attended his first Metro Centre Concert with a number of friend in the late 70's (at height of his later North American success), though we were taking a break from steady dating at that time.
This news brings back some nostalgic memories, as does his first Christmas album which we still own in vinyl!
I also remember "The Last Farewell" playing repeatedly on Dal(housie) University Radio in early 70's when it became a worldwide hit, that brought him to North American attention and prominence. This station usually played a lot of hard rock and alternative music, but made an exception for top folk/pop hits which this was.
Sincere sympathy to Rogers wife and family. The world was a better (new world in the morning) with Roger and his artistry in it, His songs and many hits (+ still gave "The Christmas Album" on vinyl) will live on forever, as will his performances, but above all his personality and influence as a entertainer/performer, but above all family man and human being who left an indelible mark on so many. RIP Roger ...Not farewell, but as a Nova Scotia (Cape Breton) The Rankin Family song says "Fare Thee Well, Love"
wrote on September 22, 2023
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2:29 pm
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. My husband and I loved his voice and his music. May God grant you peace and comfort
wrote on September 22, 2023
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1:35 pm
Rip dear Roger! I grew up with your Music and i loved it! My absolute Favourite Song ist Albany.
My sincere condolences to the family.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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1:18 pm
He made me want to learn to sing, and he did. R.I.P.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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12:47 pm
Really sorry to hear of the passing of Roger Whittaker. He was a brilliant composer and musician. Such a lovely natural and relaxed voice. I loved all his work. He seems to have always been in the background of my life, together with Judith Durham, who has also sadly passed.
Condolences to Roger’s family and close friends.
From a lifetime fan
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
11:18 am
Many prayers and condolences to your family at the loss of Roger. His genuineness and beautiful music will always be special and meaningful to me. Peace always.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
6:57 am
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the Whittaker family. Roger Whittaker was such a special part of our lives for the past five decades, and his music will live on with us. We (twins) started listening to his music when we were five years old (1982) and haven’t stopped listening after all these years. Although we were born and raised in Canada, people regularly tell us we have British accents…which is probably the result of us singing along to so many of Roger Whittaker’s songs as we were growing up. We never missed the chance to see him in concert when he’d tour to British Columbia (1980’s – 1990’s) and he’d always take the time after each concert to visit with us. He felt like family to us because his music was always playing in our family’s home, in our vehicles, and even out at the family cottage. So many of the messages in his songs uplifted us, inspired us, and gave us strength to carry on. Thank you, Roger Whittaker, for sharing your beautiful voice, melodious whistling, and special ballads with the world. We will treasure your music forever.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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4:51 am
Since hearing the sad news I can’t stop listening to his music and appreciate it more than ever. The video of him singing A Perfect Day with his daughter I find particularly moving. So lovely that he had such a wonderful marriage and family. They will miss him terribly. My condolences.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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4:02 am
For the last two decades, I have listened to Roger Whittaker's songs, especially my favorite: "Canada Is". I find his voice very soothing, warm and comforting. Wish I had a chance to see him perform live in person. Condolences to the Whittaker Family.
wrote on September 22, 2023
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2:20 am
BY Gerard Stroh Again***
Roger Whittaker Was An Awesome Singer and His Albums Are Great and All the Videos I seen Him Play He Always Plays The 12 String Guitar and I Also Play 12 String Guitar Too*** I Have 5 Guild Guitars and 2 of them are 12 string Guitars and one Rickenbacker 360-12 string Guitar and it Looks Like George Harrisons Guitar!!! More On Roger Whittaker Besides His Guitar Playing He Alway Play the Guitar and He Play Chords All Over the Neck of the Guitar!!!
A Note About His Singing Voice: He Always Use His Voice and His Low and High Notes He Always Did A Good Job Singing and it Does Not Matter if He Sing In English or French of Whatever it is & I Can Say The Same Thing About Ed Ames Who Just Passaway About A Month ago and He Was 95 Years Old****
I Like Roger Whittaker's Disco Albums Take A Little Give A Little and The Genius of Love and Roger Whittaker Can Sing Anysong and He Does it Great in My Book and I Give Him an A Plus on His Albums!!!
I Don't Have All of His Albums But I Have A Lot of Them and I Found Some on Youtube So I Record Them on To My Computer!!!
one of His Best Songs is Love one Another and A Song Called Family and the intro of the song is A Bach Suite and the Bach Record is Called The Glory of Bach***
I Give Roger Whittakers Family My Prayers to His Wife and His Kids All My Blessings!!! Roger Whittaker Was A Great Man and A Loving Person!!!!
God Bless From Gerard Stroh!!!
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
1:30 am
R.I.P. Roger, you were my teacher at Nairobi Primary from 53-59, I recall you telling us stories about going up to Ethiopia and playing for Haile Selassie during the schools hols. It was great to visit with you when you came to Sacramento, CA, back in 1996 ish. It was a bummer for you when your Dad was murdered in Kenya. You had a great aircraft registration G-SONG.
My wife and I were Iceland in June 2023, we stayed at the Hilton in Reykjavik the lobby walls were decorated with LP covers. I asked why the LP covers?
The lady at reception said they took over an old record shop and they were the inventory. Next to the elevator (lift)door, was one of Roger's LP covers. I was pleasantly surprised.
Condolences to your family again R.I.P.
wrote on September 21, 2023
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11:06 pm
I was saddened to learn of Rogers passing. I grew up during the 70s and his songs, The Last Farewell, Durham Town and A New World In The Morning are songs I'm very fond of. He had such a warm, unique voice. I've been listening to many of his hits over the last two days. RIP, Roger and condolences to family and friends.
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wrote on September 22, 2023
at
7:48 pm
What a great man. Music has got me through my sometimes troubled life. The first two singles I bought was Durham town and two little boys.
This is the sad part of life that I will never understand but thanks to you tube we can access this great mans music at anytime.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
6:27 pm
A special place in my life.
You will never be forgotten. Your music en who you are keeps you alive.
My condoleances for your family.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
5:39 pm
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. My childhood is filled with memories of listening and dancing to his music. God bless.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
5:37 pm
Rest in Peace Roger. You're a legend with such a rich story. It is time now to go and entertain the angels above. You will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to your family. You will always live on in your music
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
5:32 pm
My sincere condolences to Natalie and Family. As many others. I feel blessed to have met Roger several times after his concerts in Denmark and the US. To me, Roger will be remembered as a majestic, kind and gentle soul. I was 11 or 12 the first time we met and the last one in line for his autograph, spoke very little English, but Roger still made me feel as if He had all night to chat with me. His beautiful voice, lyrics and music influenced my life in many ways.. A headline in a Danish paper I just read stated about Roger ' THE MOST PLEASANT MAN IN THE WORLD HAS PASSED'. I will always cherish his music. Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to Natalie and all the children for sharing Roger with the rest of the world. You must have had a lot of lonely days and nights. God Bless.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
4:18 pm
I have been listening to Rogers singing and especially his whistling since I was a small child and I'm in my 60s now. My first favourite song was 'Emily' off an album my aunty had and I still love whistling along with him on the Mexican Whistler today. My sincere condolences go to his family and thankyou for sharing him with us xxxxxxxxxx
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
3:39 pm
Loved his unique voice even when l liked rock groups in early seventies. God speed Rodger we will miss you .
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
3:22 pm
RE: our recent post. Couple of corrections in text are:
1) Please ignore the first "but above all" as it is redundant 2) should read: (+ still have "The Christmas Album" in vinyl)
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
3:04 pm
I had missed this news from about a week ago ...such a class act ...Barbie and I attended his first Metro Centre Concert with a number of friend in the late 70's (at height of his later North American success), though we were taking a break from steady dating at that time.
This news brings back some nostalgic memories, as does his first Christmas album which we still own in vinyl!
I also remember "The Last Farewell" playing repeatedly on Dal(housie) University Radio in early 70's when it became a worldwide hit, that brought him to North American attention and prominence. This station usually played a lot of hard rock and alternative music, but made an exception for top folk/pop hits which this was.
Sincere sympathy to Rogers wife and family. The world was a better (new world in the morning) with Roger and his artistry in it, His songs and many hits (+ still gave "The Christmas Album" on vinyl) will live on forever, as will his performances, but above all his personality and influence as a entertainer/performer, but above all family man and human being who left an indelible mark on so many. RIP Roger ...Not farewell, but as a Nova Scotia (Cape Breton) The Rankin Family song says "Fare Thee Well, Love"
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
2:29 pm
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. My husband and I loved his voice and his music. May God grant you peace and comfort
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
1:35 pm
Rip dear Roger! I grew up with your Music and i loved it! My absolute Favourite Song ist Albany.
My sincere condolences to the family.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
1:18 pm
He made me want to learn to sing, and he did. R.I.P.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
12:47 pm
Really sorry to hear of the passing of Roger Whittaker. He was a brilliant composer and musician. Such a lovely natural and relaxed voice. I loved all his work. He seems to have always been in the background of my life, together with Judith Durham, who has also sadly passed.
Condolences to Roger’s family and close friends.
From a lifetime fan
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
11:18 am
Many prayers and condolences to your family at the loss of Roger. His genuineness and beautiful music will always be special and meaningful to me. Peace always.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
6:57 am
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers for the Whittaker family. Roger Whittaker was such a special part of our lives for the past five decades, and his music will live on with us. We (twins) started listening to his music when we were five years old (1982) and haven’t stopped listening after all these years. Although we were born and raised in Canada, people regularly tell us we have British accents…which is probably the result of us singing along to so many of Roger Whittaker’s songs as we were growing up. We never missed the chance to see him in concert when he’d tour to British Columbia (1980’s – 1990’s) and he’d always take the time after each concert to visit with us. He felt like family to us because his music was always playing in our family’s home, in our vehicles, and even out at the family cottage. So many of the messages in his songs uplifted us, inspired us, and gave us strength to carry on. Thank you, Roger Whittaker, for sharing your beautiful voice, melodious whistling, and special ballads with the world. We will treasure your music forever.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
4:51 am
Since hearing the sad news I can’t stop listening to his music and appreciate it more than ever. The video of him singing A Perfect Day with his daughter I find particularly moving. So lovely that he had such a wonderful marriage and family. They will miss him terribly. My condolences.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
4:02 am
For the last two decades, I have listened to Roger Whittaker's songs, especially my favorite: "Canada Is". I find his voice very soothing, warm and comforting. Wish I had a chance to see him perform live in person. Condolences to the Whittaker Family.
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
2:20 am
BY Gerard Stroh Again***
Roger Whittaker Was An Awesome Singer and His Albums Are Great and All the Videos I seen Him Play He Always Plays The 12 String Guitar and I Also Play 12 String Guitar Too*** I Have 5 Guild Guitars and 2 of them are 12 string Guitars and one Rickenbacker 360-12 string Guitar and it Looks Like George Harrisons Guitar!!! More On Roger Whittaker Besides His Guitar Playing He Alway Play the Guitar and He Play Chords All Over the Neck of the Guitar!!!
A Note About His Singing Voice: He Always Use His Voice and His Low and High Notes He Always Did A Good Job Singing and it Does Not Matter if He Sing In English or French of Whatever it is & I Can Say The Same Thing About Ed Ames Who Just Passaway About A Month ago and He Was 95 Years Old****
I Like Roger Whittaker's Disco Albums Take A Little Give A Little and The Genius of Love and Roger Whittaker Can Sing Anysong and He Does it Great in My Book and I Give Him an A Plus on His Albums!!!
I Don't Have All of His Albums But I Have A Lot of Them and I Found Some on Youtube So I Record Them on To My Computer!!!
one of His Best Songs is Love one Another and A Song Called Family and the intro of the song is A Bach Suite and the Bach Record is Called The Glory of Bach***
I Give Roger Whittakers Family My Prayers to His Wife and His Kids All My Blessings!!! Roger Whittaker Was A Great Man and A Loving Person!!!!
God Bless From Gerard Stroh!!!
wrote on September 22, 2023
at
1:30 am
R.I.P. Roger, you were my teacher at Nairobi Primary from 53-59, I recall you telling us stories about going up to Ethiopia and playing for Haile Selassie during the schools hols. It was great to visit with you when you came to Sacramento, CA, back in 1996 ish. It was a bummer for you when your Dad was murdered in Kenya. You had a great aircraft registration G-SONG.
My wife and I were Iceland in June 2023, we stayed at the Hilton in Reykjavik the lobby walls were decorated with LP covers. I asked why the LP covers?
The lady at reception said they took over an old record shop and they were the inventory. Next to the elevator (lift)door, was one of Roger's LP covers. I was pleasantly surprised.
Condolences to your family again R.I.P.
wrote on September 21, 2023
at
11:06 pm
I was saddened to learn of Rogers passing. I grew up during the 70s and his songs, The Last Farewell, Durham Town and A New World In The Morning are songs I'm very fond of. He had such a warm, unique voice. I've been listening to many of his hits over the last two days. RIP, Roger and condolences to family and friends.