This Amazing Man Made My Dying Father’s Dream Come True ! After Writing Telling Him My Father Was A Massive Fan, He Wrote To My Dad, Gave Him Videos, Signed Pics & The Letter Was Amazingly Thoughtful. My Dad Was 46 & I Was 17. He Told My Dad To Watch The Des O’Conner Show & Changed His New Song For My Dad’s Favourite, The Last Farewell. My Dad Was Over The Moon. That Was 1988 & I Understand Why My Dad Loved Him So Much. R.I.P The Both Of You’s !!!
😢 Wow same as my Dad on his deathbed 1993 pancreatic cancer...The Last Farewell was MY Dad's favorite all time song too! He had a window room in the hospital and there WAS a ship rigged and waiting in the harbour at dawn's early light and my Dad slipped away peacefully. Peace 2 U from just another human who knows the unparalleled heartbreak of losing a parent!😢
That's just amazing. A friend of mine asked John Prine to ring her friend who was in a Hospice, and he spent an hour talking to him. There are some amazing people out there.
Came to listen to Roger’s wonderful voice after reading he passed away today😢😢😢. Saw him in Calgary in the 80s and just marvelled at how easy and soothing his voice was … Rest in Peace dear Mr. Whittaker, your music will live on 🙏🏼 💕 God bless 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 ❤️
@@alesakline1168Mine did as well. I listened to country music and still do. However, even in my youths if I heard other music I liked I would listen to it and not be embarrassed when my friends found out. I'm glad my foster parents were fans of his because I also became one in the 70s. Still today at 65 country music changed but I don't call today's country, country at all. Music like Roger's Whittaker never changed from when I was young. So that's still my go to music.
Ditto here as well. Mom LOVED Roger Whittaker. Dad owned a record store back in the day, so we had all of his records. It’s been too many years since I’ve listened to him. His voice is so relaxing and soothing. God speed, Roger!
To all the supposed singers of 2023, listen to Roger and learn your trade. Roger is the best... It is a pleasure to listen to him. No need for echo or reverb, just a pure melodic voice.
Miss talent like Roger these days...he used to talk about music, all these screamers and agents are interested in these days is squawking into a microphone and charging millions for no talent after being promoted to teenagers by C lever celebs on the tv shows and saddly our kids fall for it... sad news for music these days!
The era when a handful of uniquely talented artists truly entertained and had some charisma an example also would be Shirley Bassey ...great songs at their peak great performances
2024 Canada. Saw him once live what I night I had, I missed my family because of military duty but he made that night feel like being home with my wife and son
R. I. P. Roger another beautifull voice gone to join God's choir. Died 13/09/23, buried 16 / 09 & we didn't know till the 19th. It should have been headline news on the day. Such a great talent world wide.
Sad to know this gentleman troubadour has died. I remember him as a kid and, though I wasn’t a fan, I knew his songs made an impact with many as evidenced by the number of albums his music sold. R.I.P.
I live in America. Since my childhood days country is my all time favorite, at least classic country. I love British and Irish as well. Thanks to TH-cam I can listen to the music I like when I want. I don't want some paid person playing music I don't want to hear.
What a performance,even as a teen we respected him,warm voice but the most important the message inside his songs.Thanks,Mr. Whittaker,you gave the world som much beautiful.
Wonderful music, thank you, Roger Whittaker!! I know his music since my childhood, and i love it since then. Also my parents loved him. He also sang in German, some very pleasant songs, so he is very famous here. From Austria.🇦🇹
My dad RIP used to love Roger Whittaker and when I was a kid I'd hear many of his songs. Life on Mars which filled me with nostalgia at the brilliant soundtrack brought me here only to find out that Roger passed away in September 2023. RIP you good sir!
Loved Roger W in 1969 when I first migrated to Montreal. 50+ years later when I hear his songs it reminds me of that Summer and the years that followed. ❤
This must be one of the most beautiful songs ever released but with a powerful message I've got this playing on a loop it says so much to a veteran 😭 😭 😭 😞 R.I.P Roger you're missed Im not a religious man but if there is a heaven you'll be singing with the Angels 😇💞
I had a conservative upbringing music-wise, watching all those m.o.r. variety programs from the 1970s, and listening to my parents' and grandparents' records. That is how I got to know names like Roger Whittaker, Nana Mouskouri, Charles Aznavour, Andy Stewart, etc. And it takes me right back....
I first heard Roger Whitaker on radio in the 70's, when I was a kid. I later got a double-CD "Best of" as I already knew most of his songs, even if I was listening to a lot of other kinds of music at the time. Now that double-CD has long ago been ripped and added to my 100+k song collection of all kinds of music in digital form, and I still play most of those early songs more than the rest. RIP Roger, and thank you for the legacy you left us!
I fell in love with his voice and songs during high school. The first record I bought with my own money after I started working was one of his. (Yes, I am that old) The second record was a compilation of him, Nana Mouskouri, and Demis Roussos.
This Amazing Man Made My Dying Father’s Dream Come True ! After Writing Telling Him My Father Was A Massive Fan, He Wrote To My Dad, Gave Him Videos, Signed Pics & The Letter Was Amazingly Thoughtful. My Dad Was 46 & I Was 17. He Told My Dad To Watch The Des O’Conner Show & Changed His New Song For My Dad’s Favourite, The Last Farewell. My Dad Was Over The Moon. That Was 1988 & I Understand Why My Dad Loved Him So Much. R.I.P The Both Of You’s !!!
That´s amazing, must´ve been so surreal!
😢 Wow same as my Dad on his deathbed 1993 pancreatic cancer...The Last Farewell was MY Dad's favorite all time song too! He had a window room in the hospital and there WAS a ship rigged and waiting in the harbour at dawn's early light and my Dad slipped away peacefully. Peace 2 U from just another human who knows the unparalleled heartbreak of losing a parent!😢
What a story about your father.What a gentleman Whittaker.
That's just amazing. A friend of mine asked John Prine to ring her friend who was in a Hospice, and he spent an hour talking to him. There are some amazing people out there.
Came to listen to Roger’s wonderful voice after reading he passed away today😢😢😢. Saw him in Calgary in the 80s and just marvelled at how easy and soothing his voice was …
Rest in Peace dear Mr. Whittaker, your music will live on 🙏🏼 💕 God bless 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 🙏🏼 ❤️
Rip 🙏 🕊
I'm here to for the same reason, Roger's velvet voice was so distinctive
My parents used to play his music while we were growing up. My dad passed a few weeks ago. His voice is beautiful and brings back my childhood😢❤
@@alesakline1168Mine did as well. I listened to country music and still do. However, even in my youths if I heard other music I liked I would listen to it and not be embarrassed when my friends found out. I'm glad my foster parents were fans of his because I also became one in the 70s. Still today at 65 country music changed but I don't call today's country, country at all. Music like Roger's Whittaker never changed from when I was young. So that's still my go to music.
Ditto here as well. Mom LOVED Roger Whittaker. Dad owned a record store back in the day, so we had all of his records. It’s been too many years since I’ve listened to him. His voice is so relaxing and soothing. God speed, Roger!
This is a shout out to all the children that had to listen to this and now come back to it as adults xxxx
Me 🙋🏻♂️
I'm one of those kids! So glad I've stumbled across him again as an adult.
Respect...Total Class.
yes i know.......but this is magnifidant...
54 yr old kid here
To all the supposed singers of 2023, listen to Roger and learn your trade. Roger is the best... It is a pleasure to listen to him. No need for echo or reverb, just a pure melodic voice.
The guy is super talented,singing whistling he is incredible,today's artists should look at Roger to see how he performs
Just don’t produce anything like the talent roger had …bye roger loved your beautiful songs.
Unbelievable talent r I p Rodger said day today
A golden voice is stilled. His voice haunts me. Rest In Peace and thank you for your music.
Yawn
My dad was a big fan of Roger , when I was a young boy , now I'm grown I totally get why. What a talent.
I grew up with this music, and loved it. Perry como, Dean martin, Jim reeves, so many . !!!
Dude....my dad used to play this every Sunday after church when I was a kid😂😂. Guess it got him hyper for the Packers game🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
Richest voice - a treasure
Same here, now my dad's gone I inherited his Rodger Whittaker albums. Brings back good memories.
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Such good memories. Close my eyes and i see my grandparents dancing to this at their 50 year anniversary. Last time they ever danced. R.I.P.
A piece of my 1970s childhood has left the house. Thanks for all the great songs. Farewell Mr Whittaker.
R.I.P. Roger Whittaker - your music will never died ❤
RIP Roger, you'll be missed but what a fine legacy you've left behind! 🎵👏🎶
Look at how great this guy sings live. Sorely missing with today's performers.
Miss talent like Roger these days...he used to talk about music, all these screamers and agents are interested in these days is squawking into a microphone and charging millions for no talent after being promoted to teenagers by C lever celebs on the tv shows and saddly our kids fall for it... sad news for music these days!
@@eviled2006 super wrong statement, there are better singers in violent metal like Saetia, it's what people choose to listen to
Sing? It felt more like a spoken word performance.
Well people liking and merit may not always coincide.@@ericcotter1984
The era when a handful of uniquely talented artists truly entertained and had some charisma an example also would be Shirley Bassey ...great songs at their peak great performances
Wonderful voice and great performer. From an era never to be seen agian. RIP Roger and thanks for your voice.
Here in 2024 🎉 hello from Ireland 🇮🇪 😊
My mom was Irish, my dad Scottish. I feel so sad without them
@@kcc3090 may they rest in peace 🙏 what part of Ireland was your mam from
Hi there from South Africa 👋
Good evening from New Zealand 🇳🇿 😊
2024 Canada. Saw him once live what I night I had, I missed my family because of military duty but he made that night feel like being home with my wife and son
RIP… what an amazing singer…. Thank you for the gift of your music….🙏🙏🙏
RIP dear Sir, you gave us some lovely music. ❤
Philosophically lovely with his words of wisdom...IF he is still around with us of his wonderful voice.
R. I. P. Roger another beautifull voice gone to join God's choir. Died 13/09/23, buried 16 / 09 & we didn't know till the 19th. It should have been headline news on the day. Such a great talent world wide.
Rest in Peace, you are the Best. I am from Germany and I think, Roger was the Best singer of all times in the World. The last Legend.
Sad to know this gentleman troubadour has died. I remember him as a kid and, though I wasn’t a fan, I knew his songs made an impact with many as evidenced by the number of albums his music sold. R.I.P.
Listened to him endlessly as a little child. I will always love him and this song.
It does not get better than this! The greatest of the singers of the last decades are getting very slim now! Awesome classic song by a great artist!
My dad loved Roger Whittaker, and his songs bring back such memories. What a beautiful voice.
Farewell, Roger Whittaker. Bleibst unvergesslich. Danke.
I simply adore his unusual songs, vocal talent and interpretation . Timeless british music
Me too.
It's English music.
I live in America. Since my childhood days country is my all time favorite, at least classic country. I love British and Irish as well. Thanks to TH-cam I can listen to the music I like when I want. I don't want some paid person playing music I don't want to hear.
My Mum introduced me to Roger Whitaker in 1980 something. I wore his record out years ago and am thrilled to find him here. Thank you!
What a performance,even as a teen we respected him,warm voice but the most important the message inside his songs.Thanks,Mr. Whittaker,you gave the world som much beautiful.
Unbelieveably beautiful. Thank you Roger! I go on singing your songs!
~ Rest in Peace Roger ~ 🙏🕯💞 I loved your music from when I was young. Thank you for your music 💞
One of the very best! So sad to hear he's passed...
Rest in piece Mr. Whittaker! I wish I would have seen him! Greatest singer ever! He lived a great live! 87, wow!
This is my favorite 😍 I use to replay this over and over on my record player❤
Loved your music. It had a big influence on my life. Sleep well, Roger 😢
Awesome song by an artist that can paint with words.
Wonderful music, thank you, Roger Whittaker!!
I know his music since my childhood, and i love it since then. Also my parents loved him.
He also sang in German, some very pleasant songs, so he is very famous here. From Austria.🇦🇹
Roger died yesterday 😢... Thanks for the wonderful music...RIP🙏🏾
My dad RIP used to love Roger Whittaker and when I was a kid I'd hear many of his songs. Life on Mars which filled me with nostalgia at the brilliant soundtrack brought me here only to find out that Roger passed away in September 2023. RIP you good sir!
RIP Roger YR voice reminds me of my childhood & my dad playing your record very often.
Rest easy Roger Whittaker...thank you for the memories 🤗
Rest in peace Roger, you've earned your peace. God bless
What an amazing voice Roger had, it cannot be disputed, & a man of his times, a time we’ve forgotten.
Excellent as always from a time when stars could perform live and sounded even better.
this isn't over but people don't usually listen to Leprous
Loved Roger W in 1969 when I first migrated to Montreal. 50+ years later when I hear his songs it reminds me of that Summer and the years that followed. ❤
I first heard this song in Montreal in the winter of '71 - '72. Lasting memory for sure.
R.I.P Roger, thank you for the music
This mans talent is just incredible.sound like the original recording when he sings live .just brilliant.
A great voice that keeps me alive
48 years ago to the day....God Bless you Roger and thank you
Excellence personified. What a fabulous voice.
Thanks for the great love and compliment 🌹
Roger Whittaker was a very talented musician and one of the very best the U.K. has ever had. R.I.P Roger 💙
when songs were still a story.
Big performer back in the day, regular on entertainment shows. RIP Roger
Keep coming back to this one. It has a wisdom in it just as true today as the first time I heard Roger sing it on the radio in the 70's.
Thank you for the music Roger RIP
loved Roger Whittakers music from the first i heard him when i was teenager....still makes my heart swell......RIP
A real dreamy male voice rest in peace you were so talented go sing to my angels and my dad xxx
Thank you for the wonderful stories set to music. A remarkable talent leaves us with a lifetime of beautiful music. RIP sir!
Roger Whittaker is wonderful singer who never failed to please
RIP Roger, thank you for your beautiful songs.
Absolutely love this guys voice .,, I’m
Playing it every night and cd in car .., love love all
His music 🎉🎉☺️☺️
Thanks for the great love and compliment 🌹
@@Rogerwhittaker100 Take care Roger … still loving your music , always will . 😊🙋♀️❤️
Superb dramatic storytelling and beautiful melody ....i loved it when it was first released and it stands the test of time
RIP to one of the all time greatest voices.
My then girlfriend introduced me to the music of Roger Whittaker....fell in love with his brand of talent immediately
Rip Roger,love your songs,😢
The words of this song are so current in the world today... I will take the sunshine.
Miss him. RIP Roger!! ❤
This must be one of the most beautiful songs ever released but with a powerful message
I've got this playing on a loop it says so much to a veteran 😭 😭 😭 😞
R.I.P Roger you're missed
Im not a religious man but if there is a heaven you'll be singing with the Angels 😇💞
RIP Roger. Thanks for all of the great music.
Amen and Amen, bless and TY beautiful soul!!! ❤😢
Fabulous song sung by a great singer from the days when everyone looked smart...
And could sing. Lol
And could sing. Lol
Such a beautiful song so soothing and a great singer 😄
Seen him in the Helix in Dublin Ireland about 10 years ago met him after the show he was a lovely man
I had a conservative upbringing music-wise, watching all those m.o.r. variety programs from the 1970s, and listening to my parents' and grandparents' records. That is how I got to know names like Roger Whittaker, Nana Mouskouri, Charles Aznavour, Andy Stewart, etc. And it takes me right back....
RIP Mr Whittaker, respect
A truly great voice.
RIP. Thanks for the music
his best song,
RIP Roger, died today at 87
A brilliant song writer and singer so under rated
R.I.P. Mr. Whittaker, I’ve always enjoyed hearing you sing and the passion in your music.
One of my favourite songs by Roger Whittaker. So sad to see he's passed. RIP, Roger.....thanks for some beautiful music.
A great singer with a beautiful song
Goosebumps all over again, this is so incredibly and utterly outstanding. Ennio Morricone is the Goat of Film music. Thank you maestro! ❤
What a fantastic unique voice! He definitely had the gift! RIP roger
Thanks Mate, rest well.
Rest in Peace Roger Whittaker ❤️
whistle was my thing with roger i have never heard anyone who could beat him and im 63 now
Pure nostalgie. Wat een nummer. In jukeboxe bij ouders in café..
I first heard Roger Whitaker on radio in the 70's, when I was a kid. I later got a double-CD "Best of" as I already knew most of his songs, even if I was listening to a lot of other kinds of music at the time. Now that double-CD has long ago been ripped and added to my 100+k song collection of all kinds of music in digital form, and I still play most of those early songs more than the rest.
RIP Roger, and thank you for the legacy you left us!
RIP Roger.
Thank you for the music.....
amazing song that has meaning,
This was my favorite song, he had an amazing voice. Love him! I will see him in Heaven....
Rip Roger. I' m your fan forever
Beautiful voice and singing! Love him.❤
Strong and beautiful voice, the best version of this song
grew up on his music so very heart breaking to lose another Legend so many have left us miss you sweet talented man
I like this Song its voice so soft What a great singer i loved him take a rest upstair
AMAZING!!!... they don’t make em! like this anymore... Nice one Rodge.... Such an entertainer....
What a legend.
Marvellous singing!
What a voice!
Está canción es hermosa en verdad...
R.I.P. Roger was a big star in Germany.
I fell in love with his voice and songs during high school. The first record I bought with my own money after I started working was one of his. (Yes, I am that old) The second record was a compilation of him, Nana Mouskouri, and Demis Roussos.
Oh man... that voice!!! Like my mom used to say "that lowers my tampon in my shoes". What a guy!