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wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:30 am
A true legend thank you for years of beautiful music R I P
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:30 am
With love and condolences to the family - You will be much missed and forever in my heart and soul.
I can remember running home at school lunchtimes to watch Pebble Mill at One and your BBC programme, going to your concerts in Oxford and meeting you and the lovely Natalie in the Green Room. Seeing you on your final tour of the UK and having a dedication read out for my wife in Slough!
God blessed you with a gift of song and a voice to carry it - Rest well.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:29 am
Lost for words. Thank you, kiitos. Blessings to you and your family.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:23 am
So sorry to hear this, a great voice and a beautiful soul has moved on. Rest in peace 🌹
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:22 am
SINCERE CONDOLENCES
My Land is Kenya was a household song in most of Nairobi homes. May you resr in peace. Roger Waithaka.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:20 am
Sie werden fehlen
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:16 am
The world has lost a beautiful voice and he will be missed ❤️
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:15 am
Thank you for the memories and for being part of the sound track of my childhood in Kenya .Asante sana, pole pole.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:15 am
That’s sad news. I have a special affinity for Roger’s music. My dad was at the same school as him in Kenya. He sang at my parent’s wedding. I am told he dated my dad’s younger sister for a while. I have the table lamp he gave my parents as a wedding present.
And I perform his songs.
RIP Roger - you have inspired me for as long as I can remember.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:11 am
Saddened by the news today that Roger has passed.
From being a baby I have had Roger in my life through his music, the warmth and tones of his voice will always be with me.
I have never known a world without him.
Rogers songs helped me get through many tough times.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Until we meet again.
Love, Alec
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:11 am
RIP Roger! Many thanks from a fellow teacher-turned-folk-singer for all your songs and the impact you had on the English folk-scene.
Well you finally left old Durham Town.
Good night and God Bless !
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:06 am
A treasured voice from my childhood - You leave a legacy of memorable music and a life well lived. Rest in Peace Roger - your “Last Farewell”
Condolences to your family at this sad time.
In memory of your time spent living among us in Ireland ….
Beannacht (An Irish Blessing), by John O'Donohue
On the day when
the weight deadens
on your shoulders
and you stumble,
may the clay dance
to balance you.
And when your eyes
freeze behind
the grey window
and the ghost of loss
gets in to you,
may a flock of colours,
indigo, red, green,
and azure blue
come to awaken in you
a meadow of delight.
When the canvas frays
in the currach of thought
and a stain of ocean
blackens beneath you,
may there come across the waters
a path of yellow moonlight
to bring you safely home.
May the nourishment of the earth be yours,
may the clarity of light be yours,
may the fluency of the ocean be yours,
may the protection of the ancestors be yours.
And so may a slow
wind work these words
of love around you,
an invisible cloak
to mind your life.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:00 am
My deepest sympathies tother Whittaker Family.
I only just learnt of Mr. Whittaker's passing. I loved his music thanks to my late Mother who knew him well back in Kenya. She knew him as "Hank" and told me of his red MG that he totalled. My Mum got to meet him again after many years here in the UK.
May he rest in peace.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:58 am
Sorry to hear of the passing of Roger ,a part of our musical history, his music will live on x
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:56 am
A great singer,and a friendly man.
My condolences to the family.
Rj.wildenberg
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:48 am
Thank you, Roger for the music.
The voice, the songs, the whistling , the tone.... gosh the tone!
Rest in peace knowing you music, your message lives on.
I'm glad you were here.
RIP
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:47 am
RIP Sir.
Thanks for your love for Kenya.
We love you back !!!
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:44 am
Roger Whittaker- a true legend. Your true love for Kenya was and still is so evident despite the demise of your dad. My land is Kenya album remains my favorite even though The River Lady is my go-to when I need to perk up- it’s truly catchy!!!
And the whistling!!! RIP - your work here is done, and done beautifully!!!
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:43 am
Thank you Roger for many wonderful songs. You had an amazing voice. My condolences to your family.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:41 am
My condolences to Roger’s family. A true gentleman, and fantastic singer/songwriter, with a voice like silk. Rest in Peace, Roger.
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wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:30 am
A true legend thank you for years of beautiful music R I P
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:30 am
With love and condolences to the family - You will be much missed and forever in my heart and soul.
I can remember running home at school lunchtimes to watch Pebble Mill at One and your BBC programme, going to your concerts in Oxford and meeting you and the lovely Natalie in the Green Room. Seeing you on your final tour of the UK and having a dedication read out for my wife in Slough!
God blessed you with a gift of song and a voice to carry it - Rest well.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:29 am
Lost for words. Thank you, kiitos. Blessings to you and your family.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:23 am
So sorry to hear this, a great voice and a beautiful soul has moved on. Rest in peace 🌹
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:22 am
SINCERE CONDOLENCES
My Land is Kenya was a household song in most of Nairobi homes. May you resr in peace. Roger Waithaka.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:20 am
Sie werden fehlen
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:16 am
The world has lost a beautiful voice and he will be missed ❤️
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:15 am
Thank you for the memories and for being part of the sound track of my childhood in Kenya .Asante sana, pole pole.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:15 am
That’s sad news. I have a special affinity for Roger’s music. My dad was at the same school as him in Kenya. He sang at my parent’s wedding. I am told he dated my dad’s younger sister for a while. I have the table lamp he gave my parents as a wedding present.
And I perform his songs.
RIP Roger - you have inspired me for as long as I can remember.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:11 am
Saddened by the news today that Roger has passed.
From being a baby I have had Roger in my life through his music, the warmth and tones of his voice will always be with me.
I have never known a world without him.
Rogers songs helped me get through many tough times.
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Until we meet again.
Love, Alec
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:11 am
RIP Roger! Many thanks from a fellow teacher-turned-folk-singer for all your songs and the impact you had on the English folk-scene.
Well you finally left old Durham Town.
Good night and God Bless !
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:06 am
A treasured voice from my childhood - You leave a legacy of memorable music and a life well lived. Rest in Peace Roger - your “Last Farewell”
Condolences to your family at this sad time.
In memory of your time spent living among us in Ireland ….
Beannacht (An Irish Blessing), by John O'Donohue
On the day when
the weight deadens
on your shoulders
and you stumble,
may the clay dance
to balance you.
And when your eyes
freeze behind
the grey window
and the ghost of loss
gets in to you,
may a flock of colours,
indigo, red, green,
and azure blue
come to awaken in you
a meadow of delight.
When the canvas frays
in the currach of thought
and a stain of ocean
blackens beneath you,
may there come across the waters
a path of yellow moonlight
to bring you safely home.
May the nourishment of the earth be yours,
may the clarity of light be yours,
may the fluency of the ocean be yours,
may the protection of the ancestors be yours.
And so may a slow
wind work these words
of love around you,
an invisible cloak
to mind your life.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
7:00 am
My deepest sympathies tother Whittaker Family.
I only just learnt of Mr. Whittaker's passing. I loved his music thanks to my late Mother who knew him well back in Kenya. She knew him as "Hank" and told me of his red MG that he totalled. My Mum got to meet him again after many years here in the UK.
May he rest in peace.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:58 am
Sorry to hear of the passing of Roger ,a part of our musical history, his music will live on x
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:56 am
A great singer,and a friendly man.
My condolences to the family.
Rj.wildenberg
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:48 am
Thank you, Roger for the music.
The voice, the songs, the whistling , the tone.... gosh the tone!
Rest in peace knowing you music, your message lives on.
I'm glad you were here.
RIP
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:47 am
RIP Sir.
Thanks for your love for Kenya.
We love you back !!!
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:44 am
Roger Whittaker- a true legend. Your true love for Kenya was and still is so evident despite the demise of your dad. My land is Kenya album remains my favorite even though The River Lady is my go-to when I need to perk up- it’s truly catchy!!!
And the whistling!!! RIP - your work here is done, and done beautifully!!!
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:43 am
Thank you Roger for many wonderful songs. You had an amazing voice. My condolences to your family.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:41 am
My condolences to Roger’s family. A true gentleman, and fantastic singer/songwriter, with a voice like silk. Rest in Peace, Roger.