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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.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:39 am
† R.I.P. Ruhe in Frieden..Mögest Du, wohin Du gehst, einen neuen Garten vorfinden, noch Unbestellt, wo Du mit beiden Armen anpackst, der Ahnen gedenkst und den Pflanzen Liebe schenkst, damit alles bereit ist
wenn wir nachkommen.
Ruhe in Frieden .... Den Angehörigen wünsche ich zutiefst herzliches Beileid.... Uschi Müller†
Deine Musik wird niemals enden
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:37 am
First our condolences to family and friends.
Thanks for your Music ❤️
I'm just sitting in bed, I wanted to go to sleep and I read the news that you left us.... 😪😭 🙏🕊️
I'm just blown away and I'm just crying.
I was born in 1965 and as a small child I was allowed to watch every show because I liked you so much.
Not just because of your singing, no, your lovely way of dealing with people.
I grew up without a father or mother and you were always a substitute father for me. I always said as a little boy that I would have liked to have had a father like that.
My childhood, honest good feeling wasn't wrong, your a very Loving and honest person.
As a teenager, I learned that you were a warm person among your family, friends and fans.
I could list so many places where I met you, but at the moment all I feel is sadness, deep sadness, as if a part of my life has gone...
All the best to your lovely wife and a loving hug 😘.
Dirk R Oberheim
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:30 am
Genius and lovely man RIP
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:24 am
Roger Whittaker was the artist of my youth in the 1970s. I heard about his music through my parents and it has never left me. At my father's funeral I played his song 'Why'.
Many, many thanks for the beautiful music that will live on for decades.
Go in peace.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:23 am
Very sad to hear the demise of Roger, I will always remember him for the song, "My Land Is Kenya" which in numerous times when we have been facing challenges in our elections, drought and other problems have been a rallying call. Wherever you are, you will greatly be missed by generations in Kenya and elsewhere. Fare thee well brother Rogers!
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:23 am
One of the first albums I owned was "Live in Canada" and I listened to that one till my mother told me to play something else.... like rock to change the beat 🙂
I love him, one of the songs I loved was "Durham town"
Rest in peace,
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:22 am
I listened to Roger on my playlist last week with my favourite's both sides now & morning please dont come as a young teenager in the 70’s I heard candy cloud which is my fav RIP wonderful Roger Whittaker at least we have the legacy of your beautiful music
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:19 am
Very sad to hear of the death of Roger. We, as a family, love his music especially, My Land is Kenya and the Good Ol' EAR&H - My father in law worked for the EAR&H back in the 50s and 60s. RIP Roger and condolences to the family.
1110 entries.
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.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:39 am
† R.I.P. Ruhe in Frieden..Mögest Du, wohin Du gehst, einen neuen Garten vorfinden, noch Unbestellt, wo Du mit beiden Armen anpackst, der Ahnen gedenkst und den Pflanzen Liebe schenkst, damit alles bereit ist
wenn wir nachkommen.
Ruhe in Frieden .... Den Angehörigen wünsche ich zutiefst herzliches Beileid.... Uschi Müller†
Deine Musik wird niemals enden
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:37 am
First our condolences to family and friends.
Thanks for your Music ❤️
I'm just sitting in bed, I wanted to go to sleep and I read the news that you left us.... 😪😭 🙏🕊️
I'm just blown away and I'm just crying.
I was born in 1965 and as a small child I was allowed to watch every show because I liked you so much.
Not just because of your singing, no, your lovely way of dealing with people.
I grew up without a father or mother and you were always a substitute father for me. I always said as a little boy that I would have liked to have had a father like that.
My childhood, honest good feeling wasn't wrong, your a very Loving and honest person.
As a teenager, I learned that you were a warm person among your family, friends and fans.
I could list so many places where I met you, but at the moment all I feel is sadness, deep sadness, as if a part of my life has gone...
All the best to your lovely wife and a loving hug 😘.
Dirk R Oberheim
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:30 am
Genius and lovely man RIP
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:24 am
Roger Whittaker was the artist of my youth in the 1970s. I heard about his music through my parents and it has never left me. At my father's funeral I played his song 'Why'.
Many, many thanks for the beautiful music that will live on for decades.
Go in peace.
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:23 am
Very sad to hear the demise of Roger, I will always remember him for the song, "My Land Is Kenya" which in numerous times when we have been facing challenges in our elections, drought and other problems have been a rallying call. Wherever you are, you will greatly be missed by generations in Kenya and elsewhere. Fare thee well brother Rogers!
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:23 am
One of the first albums I owned was "Live in Canada" and I listened to that one till my mother told me to play something else.... like rock to change the beat 🙂
I love him, one of the songs I loved was "Durham town"
Rest in peace,
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:22 am
I listened to Roger on my playlist last week with my favourite's both sides now & morning please dont come as a young teenager in the 70’s I heard candy cloud which is my fav RIP wonderful Roger Whittaker at least we have the legacy of your beautiful music
wrote on September 19, 2023
at
6:19 am
Very sad to hear of the death of Roger. We, as a family, love his music especially, My Land is Kenya and the Good Ol' EAR&H - My father in law worked for the EAR&H back in the 50s and 60s. RIP Roger and condolences to the family.