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wrote on September 20, 2023
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10:40 am
Roger’s songs filled my childhood and my children’s childhood and continue to be a presence in our lives, warming our hearts. Thank you Roger and RIP
wrote on September 20, 2023
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10:33 am
R.I.P. Mr Whittaker, your music is our comfort.
wrote on September 20, 2023
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10:11 am
Rest peacefully Mr Whittaker. My Dad & Mum loved your music 🕊️
Kind Regards,
Fiona Allan
🐨🦘
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:43 am
I met Roger when he stayed at the Hotel where I was working he was very nice and kind. Was a fan of his music too.
wrote on September 20, 2023
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9:43 am
The death of Roger came as a shock to many. May he rest in eternal peace. We remember him well because of his attachment to Kenya where he was born. I love his song ''My land is Kenya". May he rest in peace
wrote on September 20, 2023
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9:35 am
So sorry for the loss of a great singer love his music and voice.RIP and may god bless him and keep singing in the heavens
wrote on September 20, 2023
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9:26 am
I always loved your music. I was in the US Navy and my favorite was Last Farewell. What a great, soothing voice. Sing with the Angels. RIP.
wrote on September 20, 2023
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9:18 am
In my early 60s now, Roger's work has pretty much occupied my entire life. It's huge chunk of our generation that has left.
wrote on September 20, 2023
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9:02 am
I had the pleasure of attending a recording of the BBC TV show “Whistlestop” in the late 1960s fronted by Roger. I loved his warmth and sense of humour. He had a beautiful voice with his record releases as well. My condolences to his family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
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8:53 am
Very sorry to hear about the loss of Roger. Started listening to music in 1974 then Roger released Last Farewell in Australia in 1975 and then I Don’t Believe in If Anymore. Reviewed previous hits and appreciated the great singer he was. Sad loss.
wrote on September 20, 2023
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8:22 am
Our deepest condolences to you and Rogers family he will be sadly missed by everyone who loves his music . We had his music playing when we lost our friend . We will forever love him .it will never be his last farewell . We love you Roger. Xxx
wrote on September 20, 2023
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8:21 am
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Roger Whittaker
My late father loved his music and it was played regularly I grew up listening and grew to love his music as well when I listen it reminds me of my father particularly Durham Town and Streets of London. Thank you for the music and the memories ❤️❤️❤️
wrote on September 20, 2023
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8:15 am
You were part of my growing up years, your music is always with me and will always be. No question of a Last Farewell, Mr. Mexican Whistler. We will meet in Durham Town and see a New World in The Morning, Mr. Whittaker. Rest well.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:07 am
Roger you brought joy to many with your music & coming from Kenya your music was even more poignant to myself & reminds me of home & times long past. Thank you for your music, Lala salama Roger🙏🏻💜🌈🦁🐘🦒🦏🦛🦓🐆
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:07 am
As another mzungu who was brought up in Kenya in the 1950s may I add my memories of Roger. His father ran the grocery store Slater and Whittaker situated diagonally on the then main crossroads in Westlands. The property had a gabled front which was extremely unusual for Nairobi and would have been completely at place in England.
Roger was an extremely well known guitar playing singer who at that time did not use his own name but sang under the name of Hank. Hank performed on a regular basis at the Equator Inn on the outskirts of Nairobi. This was both an hotel and eating establishment. I also recall Hank playing at his old school, the Prince of Wales, in their hall to raise money for the building of the new chapel.
None of us had the slightest conception we were watching a future icon of the music industry. For me his greatest legacy was that Elvis Presley sang his masterpiece The Last Farewell. I spent the bulk of yesterday listening to both versions on YouTube along with all his other recordings.
Kwaheri Bwana Roger. Kwenda pole pole.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:58 am
So very sad to read this news. Roger was a wonderful singer and entertainer who made a wealth of lovely recordings. His music will live on always. Our thoughts are with Rogers family. R.I.P. Roger and thank you.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:50 am
I am profoundly sad at this news, roger was a wonderfully talented artist, many fine songs and also the ability to put his unique stamp on other artists songs! A long life well lived i guess! We will not see his like or talent again. Rip roger thank you for the music. God speed. ❤️🌹😢
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:31 am
I will always remember the kindness of Roger Whittaker when I was 10 years old and a budding reporter on the Saturday morning show for children on my local BBC radio station in the 1970s.
I was given the chance to interview him and the experience confirmed my desire to be a journalist when I left school.
I went on to interview hundreds of celebrities and politicians before I retired two years ago. But I’ve always fondly remembered my first-ever interview, especially when I heard one of his songs on the radio down the years.
A true gentleman and a real artist. RIP.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:17 am
Roger's music has always been beautiful, hopeful and educational for me and it will remain so forever. An extraordinary man of many talents. Thank you, Roger. Love and Light.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
6:38 am
I first heard "New World in the morning" growing up in Barbados on the local radio station at 6am as sunrise.IHe has been one of my favourite singers all my life.I turn 60 this year and reminiscing on it has left my grateful for the part his music has play in it.To his wife and children, thank you for sharing him with the world.
My condolences to family and friends
R I P ROGER
1094 entries.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:40 am
Roger’s songs filled my childhood and my children’s childhood and continue to be a presence in our lives, warming our hearts. Thank you Roger and RIP
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:33 am
R.I.P. Mr Whittaker, your music is our comfort.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
10:11 am
Rest peacefully Mr Whittaker. My Dad & Mum loved your music 🕊️
Kind Regards,
Fiona Allan
🐨🦘
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:43 am
I met Roger when he stayed at the Hotel where I was working he was very nice and kind. Was a fan of his music too.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:43 am
The death of Roger came as a shock to many. May he rest in eternal peace. We remember him well because of his attachment to Kenya where he was born. I love his song ''My land is Kenya". May he rest in peace
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:35 am
So sorry for the loss of a great singer love his music and voice.RIP and may god bless him and keep singing in the heavens
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:26 am
I always loved your music. I was in the US Navy and my favorite was Last Farewell. What a great, soothing voice. Sing with the Angels. RIP.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:18 am
In my early 60s now, Roger's work has pretty much occupied my entire life. It's huge chunk of our generation that has left.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
9:02 am
I had the pleasure of attending a recording of the BBC TV show “Whistlestop” in the late 1960s fronted by Roger. I loved his warmth and sense of humour. He had a beautiful voice with his record releases as well. My condolences to his family.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:53 am
Very sorry to hear about the loss of Roger. Started listening to music in 1974 then Roger released Last Farewell in Australia in 1975 and then I Don’t Believe in If Anymore. Reviewed previous hits and appreciated the great singer he was. Sad loss.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:22 am
Our deepest condolences to you and Rogers family he will be sadly missed by everyone who loves his music . We had his music playing when we lost our friend . We will forever love him .it will never be his last farewell . We love you Roger. Xxx
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:21 am
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Roger Whittaker
My late father loved his music and it was played regularly I grew up listening and grew to love his music as well when I listen it reminds me of my father particularly Durham Town and Streets of London. Thank you for the music and the memories ❤️❤️❤️
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:15 am
You were part of my growing up years, your music is always with me and will always be. No question of a Last Farewell, Mr. Mexican Whistler. We will meet in Durham Town and see a New World in The Morning, Mr. Whittaker. Rest well.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:07 am
Roger you brought joy to many with your music & coming from Kenya your music was even more poignant to myself & reminds me of home & times long past. Thank you for your music, Lala salama Roger🙏🏻💜🌈🦁🐘🦒🦏🦛🦓🐆
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
8:07 am
As another mzungu who was brought up in Kenya in the 1950s may I add my memories of Roger. His father ran the grocery store Slater and Whittaker situated diagonally on the then main crossroads in Westlands. The property had a gabled front which was extremely unusual for Nairobi and would have been completely at place in England.
Roger was an extremely well known guitar playing singer who at that time did not use his own name but sang under the name of Hank. Hank performed on a regular basis at the Equator Inn on the outskirts of Nairobi. This was both an hotel and eating establishment. I also recall Hank playing at his old school, the Prince of Wales, in their hall to raise money for the building of the new chapel.
None of us had the slightest conception we were watching a future icon of the music industry. For me his greatest legacy was that Elvis Presley sang his masterpiece The Last Farewell. I spent the bulk of yesterday listening to both versions on YouTube along with all his other recordings.
Kwaheri Bwana Roger. Kwenda pole pole.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:58 am
So very sad to read this news. Roger was a wonderful singer and entertainer who made a wealth of lovely recordings. His music will live on always. Our thoughts are with Rogers family. R.I.P. Roger and thank you.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:50 am
I am profoundly sad at this news, roger was a wonderfully talented artist, many fine songs and also the ability to put his unique stamp on other artists songs! A long life well lived i guess! We will not see his like or talent again. Rip roger thank you for the music. God speed. ❤️🌹😢
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:31 am
I will always remember the kindness of Roger Whittaker when I was 10 years old and a budding reporter on the Saturday morning show for children on my local BBC radio station in the 1970s.
I was given the chance to interview him and the experience confirmed my desire to be a journalist when I left school.
I went on to interview hundreds of celebrities and politicians before I retired two years ago. But I’ve always fondly remembered my first-ever interview, especially when I heard one of his songs on the radio down the years.
A true gentleman and a real artist. RIP.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
7:17 am
Roger's music has always been beautiful, hopeful and educational for me and it will remain so forever. An extraordinary man of many talents. Thank you, Roger. Love and Light.
wrote on September 20, 2023
at
6:38 am
I first heard "New World in the morning" growing up in Barbados on the local radio station at 6am as sunrise.IHe has been one of my favourite singers all my life.I turn 60 this year and reminiscing on it has left my grateful for the part his music has play in it.To his wife and children, thank you for sharing him with the world.
My condolences to family and friends
R I P ROGER