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wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:53 pm
A great man with a great voice that got heard all over the world. World feels a little bit poorer today. Rest in peace, Roger. ❤️
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:53 pm
It's hard to express the impact Mr. Whittaker's music has had on me. In some ways he was part of the music my Dad played, but in many more he was a formative part of my musical tastes. That he was classed as a folk singer never occurred to me until I read his obituaries. I have been on the fringes of the folk music community for a while now and I never connected it and him, but it's obvious now. Funny.
My condolences to his friends and family. I'm glad he had a good life.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:52 pm
Saddened after learning about the demise of a a great musician Roger Whittaker, may his soul rest in eternal peace
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:52 pm
Saddened after learning about the demise of a a great musician Roger Whittaker, may his soul rest in eternal peace
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:51 pm
May you be rewarded with the peace and joy that your music brought to so many of us. RIP. Prayers for the Whittaker Family.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:49 pm
Love your voice, your songs always bring me back to happy days when my daddy would whistle along.... Guess my daddy was also one of the many good souls standing at the gate to welcome you up above....
RIP
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:48 pm
I am so sorry to hear of you passing. I grew up with your songs in the 70’s and 80’s and often your records were playing on our radiogram. Your music was so easy to listen to, sing to and your voice crystal clear and understand. Thank you and god bless xxx
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:46 pm
We shared a birthday.
I sang your songs all my childhood and you are the only singer that never matched another in all my life.
Fare thee well, Roger
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:45 pm
Ein herzliches Beileid der Familie Whittaker
Die Musik von Roger begleitete mich seit über 40 Jahren, ob bei Familienfeiern, allein in der Küche oder im Auto. Ohne Roger ging nichts. Seine Lieder haben mir immer viel Kraft gegeben. Ich höre sie immer noch gern. Thank you for the Musik - Ruhe in Frieden
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:44 pm
Sorry to hear the sad news
My farewell is one of my favourites and will live on RIP
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:44 pm
When I was a young man, I first saw commercials of Mr. Whittaker’s music on one of those Time-Life type ads. I was in awe that until then, I had not heard of him. Ever since, I have loved his music and was hoping to catch him in concert. Thank you sir for such wonderful music. Those songs will forever be in my playlist.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:44 pm
Rest in peace Roger! Your music will live on forever ♥️
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:43 pm
There are a few people who impact us without meeting. For Roger Whittaker was such a Kenyan. A warm, wild, and free Soul who loved his home and owned the memories of a great people of Kenya.
My favourite Album he gave us was the Music Safari with great tunes. My Land is Kenya hitting a really warm cord in our hearts.
He also loved the Railways as a passenger and many other scenic moments he gave vivid description.
We cry with you at Shimoni and when we think of the earth environment crisis. We also mourn his demise and say farewell as he says good bye to the Indian Lady. We whistle
But we know you have gone to that Higher place you described where someone else now picks those phones. Durham town may also be behind you we Whistle in great disbelief
Rest well Mheshimiwa kikiyan i Kararan chichi iman. Rest well Elder you have a Golden heart and you are a real Burning Spear.
May your memory be a blessing to all.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/500662000093224/permalink/2481131508712920/?app=fbl
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:43 pm
Roger was and indeed still is a legend. There's a great bouncy, little ditty which sadly wasn't publicly released on vinyl but is on YouTube. It's called Oh Life and always cheers me up. Take a moment to listen.
Rest In Eternal Peace Roger
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:42 pm
I loved his songs,English and in german.Prayers to his family,His songs will still be played and will Never be forgotten.R.I.P,my friend.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:41 pm
So sad to read the news in a Norwegian newspaper just now. I grew up listening to his records as my mother also was a fan. I still get a wave of wonderful childhood memories rushing over me whenever I listen to one of his songs. His voice so dark, but warm and inviting. His songs and recordings will live on.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:41 pm
So sad to hear of Roger Whittaker's passing. I can still remember when I were little and my parents played his music in the car. I become a fan of his sengs and his whistling. I still listening to his music. He was a great artist. Rest in peace.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:41 pm
Lieber Roger 🫶
Seid meiner Jugendzeit (bin mittlerweile 48 Jahre) höre ich deine Lieder. Sie sind voller Liebe und Leidenschaft. Und das Konzert werde ich auch nie vergessen. Danke für die schöne Zeit mit dir. Ich werde dich immer in Erinnerung behalten
Ruhe in Frieden 🙏 🖤 🙏
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:39 pm
I feel blessed to have had his music in my life… rest in paradise ♥️ Thank you for the memories ♥️
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:38 pm
Dear Natalie and the children so sorry to here of Rogers passing we used to help in the house when you lived at wessington court Hereford and looked after Rogers mum for a while I can image he will leave a large hole in all your lives he will be missed by you all not to mention his fans.Diane@chris.
1122 entries.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:53 pm
A great man with a great voice that got heard all over the world. World feels a little bit poorer today. Rest in peace, Roger. ❤️
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:53 pm
It's hard to express the impact Mr. Whittaker's music has had on me. In some ways he was part of the music my Dad played, but in many more he was a formative part of my musical tastes. That he was classed as a folk singer never occurred to me until I read his obituaries. I have been on the fringes of the folk music community for a while now and I never connected it and him, but it's obvious now. Funny.
My condolences to his friends and family. I'm glad he had a good life.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:52 pm
Saddened after learning about the demise of a a great musician Roger Whittaker, may his soul rest in eternal peace
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:52 pm
Saddened after learning about the demise of a a great musician Roger Whittaker, may his soul rest in eternal peace
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:51 pm
May you be rewarded with the peace and joy that your music brought to so many of us. RIP. Prayers for the Whittaker Family.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:49 pm
Love your voice, your songs always bring me back to happy days when my daddy would whistle along.... Guess my daddy was also one of the many good souls standing at the gate to welcome you up above....
RIP
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:48 pm
I am so sorry to hear of you passing. I grew up with your songs in the 70’s and 80’s and often your records were playing on our radiogram. Your music was so easy to listen to, sing to and your voice crystal clear and understand. Thank you and god bless xxx
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:46 pm
We shared a birthday.
I sang your songs all my childhood and you are the only singer that never matched another in all my life.
Fare thee well, Roger
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:45 pm
Ein herzliches Beileid der Familie Whittaker
Die Musik von Roger begleitete mich seit über 40 Jahren, ob bei Familienfeiern, allein in der Küche oder im Auto. Ohne Roger ging nichts. Seine Lieder haben mir immer viel Kraft gegeben. Ich höre sie immer noch gern. Thank you for the Musik - Ruhe in Frieden
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:44 pm
Sorry to hear the sad news
My farewell is one of my favourites and will live on RIP
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:44 pm
When I was a young man, I first saw commercials of Mr. Whittaker’s music on one of those Time-Life type ads. I was in awe that until then, I had not heard of him. Ever since, I have loved his music and was hoping to catch him in concert. Thank you sir for such wonderful music. Those songs will forever be in my playlist.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:44 pm
Rest in peace Roger! Your music will live on forever ♥️
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:43 pm
There are a few people who impact us without meeting. For Roger Whittaker was such a Kenyan. A warm, wild, and free Soul who loved his home and owned the memories of a great people of Kenya.
My favourite Album he gave us was the Music Safari with great tunes. My Land is Kenya hitting a really warm cord in our hearts.
He also loved the Railways as a passenger and many other scenic moments he gave vivid description.
We cry with you at Shimoni and when we think of the earth environment crisis. We also mourn his demise and say farewell as he says good bye to the Indian Lady. We whistle
But we know you have gone to that Higher place you described where someone else now picks those phones. Durham town may also be behind you we Whistle in great disbelief
Rest well Mheshimiwa kikiyan i Kararan chichi iman. Rest well Elder you have a Golden heart and you are a real Burning Spear.
May your memory be a blessing to all.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/500662000093224/permalink/2481131508712920/?app=fbl
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:43 pm
Roger was and indeed still is a legend. There's a great bouncy, little ditty which sadly wasn't publicly released on vinyl but is on YouTube. It's called Oh Life and always cheers me up. Take a moment to listen.
Rest In Eternal Peace Roger
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:42 pm
I loved his songs,English and in german.Prayers to his family,His songs will still be played and will Never be forgotten.R.I.P,my friend.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:41 pm
So sad to read the news in a Norwegian newspaper just now. I grew up listening to his records as my mother also was a fan. I still get a wave of wonderful childhood memories rushing over me whenever I listen to one of his songs. His voice so dark, but warm and inviting. His songs and recordings will live on.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:41 pm
So sad to hear of Roger Whittaker's passing. I can still remember when I were little and my parents played his music in the car. I become a fan of his sengs and his whistling. I still listening to his music. He was a great artist. Rest in peace.
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:41 pm
Lieber Roger 🫶
Seid meiner Jugendzeit (bin mittlerweile 48 Jahre) höre ich deine Lieder. Sie sind voller Liebe und Leidenschaft. Und das Konzert werde ich auch nie vergessen. Danke für die schöne Zeit mit dir. Ich werde dich immer in Erinnerung behalten
Ruhe in Frieden 🙏 🖤 🙏
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:39 pm
I feel blessed to have had his music in my life… rest in paradise ♥️ Thank you for the memories ♥️
wrote on September 18, 2023
at
8:38 pm
Dear Natalie and the children so sorry to here of Rogers passing we used to help in the house when you lived at wessington court Hereford and looked after Rogers mum for a while I can image he will leave a large hole in all your lives he will be missed by you all not to mention his fans.Diane@chris.