The Last Farewell ~ Roger Whittaker
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.พ. 2010
- There's a ship lies rigged and ready in the harbor
Tomorrow for old England she sails
Far away from your land of endless sunshine
To my land full of rainy skies and gales
And I shall be aboard that ship tomorrow
Though my heart is full of tears at this farewell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
I've heard there's a wicked war a-blazing
And the taste of war I know so very well
Even now I see the foreign flag a-raising
Their guns on fire as we sail into hell
I have no fear of death, it brings no sorrow
But how bitter will be this last farewell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
Though death and darkness gather all about me
My ship be torn apart upon the seas
I shall smell again the fragrance of these islands
And the heaving waves that brought me once to thee
And should I return home safe again to England
I shall watch the English mist roll through the dell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell - เพลง
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Had this sung at my retirement from the Navy!
There can be no Last Farewell from Roger's music, his voice will last forever. Thank you for your songs, Mr. Whittaker, rest in peace.
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My Mom listened to him as she painted . Golden memories. RIP Roger.
so true. Vale Roger.
Amén.🙏🌈💞💞💞
100% correct ❤
As a Vietnam veteran, this song touches me on several levels.
RIP Roger, a voice that will live on forever
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It certainly shall, will.
i love his deep and sonorous voice. This song was best matched his greatest voice. Rip greatest voice Roger forever.
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We played this at my Fathers Funeral last year over a montage of pictures of his 89 year life as RW was his favourite.
R.I.P. Roger Whittaker! Your music will live on forever! The Last Farewell was one of my favorites! Thank you for the many years of memories! 😢💔👼🏼🙏🏼
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I liked Roger’s voice so natural and easy to listen to, I wonder if he knew the Lord Jesus Christ?
But no decision is as important as the one Jesus highlights in Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Sadly unless Roger repented for his sins and put his trust in Jesus he will not be resting in peace he will be in Hell.
Where will you be going when you die? Remember none of us no that day when we will die so don’t leave it to late to find the truth!
Go away
RIP Mr Whittaker. My dad would play his music, especially on Sundays in Jamaica,
This was a song you'd hear when you were young and you'd think how uncool it is then you get older and think what a great song.
This song will be played at the funeral of my mother next tuesday. After 96 years of loving it will be the last farewell. But she will always be with us. Forever love you mam
well said...
My mum loved this song too. It breaks me every time I hear it. God bless.
She in your heart
My mother was never a big fan of modern/popular music but when this came out in the mid 70's she really liked it. Mom is now nearing 92 so I understand what you have experienced.
Your mum must have been a beautiful and smart woman........
To anyone who reads this, My father was in the U.S.A.F. he was deployed to Korea in 1975 for 1-Year. In 1976 when I was age 15, my mother sister and I drove from Austin, Texas to Calf to a Air Force Base to pick him up and we spent our Summer vacation there, but as we went through El Paso and continued driving to Calf, I heard this beautiful song being played on the radio every few hours, I never new the name of this song or the Artist, I just always remember the last few words "FOR YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL" I searched for this today on Feb.7,2014 and I finally found it 38-Yrs later, thanks TH-cam!
Elvis released a version of this song in 1976, there's a chance that is the version you heard.
Thanks to your father Mark for his service and all the best to you and your family.
USAF 1968-1972
Space Dog Hey Space dog it wasn't Elvis, it was Roger because I never will forget his distinctive voice and the way he sung this song, it tells a very beautiful story that I could listen to over and over!!
You were made to find this song, Mark W. I also heard this as a child and have never forgotten it. Hold tight to this song, it is magic.
im a soul man but this as always been one of thoes rarities of amazing songs from the man of south africa pure class now wheres my madonna cd
Today a legend has gone to rest. Farewell, Sir. May your new journey be filled with wonder and joy.💗
May he smell again the fragrance of those islands
and watch the English mist roll through the dell.
My grandmothers favorite song. My Grandfather was a sailor who fought the enemy in WW1. My father who was involved with the Fleet Air Arm in the Suez and the Far East fleet of the 50's. My great great great great Grandfather who was a whaling ship Captain who navigated, charted and explored Antarctica and her Grandson (me) who did his bit in the Gulf of the 90's HMCS Regina. She was proud of us all. Love you Granny.
It is 2023 and l am still listening to Roger. What and what a voice he has.❤
Beautiful voice indeed..Listening to this song 2023
Matches the Great Jim Reeves in Vocal Prowess. ROGER CAN REALLY SING You think ! LOL. SAW him live in 1989 or 81. Thank you
@@mavelinebeckford593 1/31/23. Timeless!!
I agree with you
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As an Irish man I listen to his hits every morning on my old Cassette player I don't want to leave the 1960s, it helps me to get in shape for the day ahead, absolutely brilliant 🎉@paddy Sullivan 📼 1990s Cork ireland🎉🎉🎉🎉
R I P Roger you have made your last farewell but you will be rememebed Much Love and thank you for all your music
RIP Mr, Whittaker. Thank you for your beautiful songs.
My Dad loved this song. He used to sing it to my Mom. He passed July 11th. We played the song at his memorial service. Still hard to listen to. I love you Dad.
With a sad heart, what else is left to say? Farewell dear Roger wherever you may be now!
_But how bitter will be this last farewell_
You know a song is great when it allows your mind to travel as a movie unfolds in your head
Oh So So sorry We lost a gentleman,a great singer i will carry on listening your unique beautifull voice ,ferwell mister Wittaker!
What a brilliant singer and songwriter. Will be sorely missed. Was very underrated and was not `fashionable` but entertained millions. RIP Roger.
He was kind of like Boxcar Willie. He had a loyal following that loved him and couldn't be swayed to feel otherwise.
I was a sailor for 34 years and I always loved this song, during my days of study for the many qualifications I have worked towards, I would always listen to his music...RIP to one of my favorite singers...
A beautiful voice which captured the heart and imagination ❤
I’m 60 years old and I’ve loved this song since I was a young child. One of my mom‘s most favorite songs. I still have this song on a eight track tape in a box put away for nostalgia.
I am ex Royal Navy, we used to play this as we left the UK on a long deployment.....missing family and loved ones.. ⚓️
R.I.P. Roger Whittaker 🕯️ A true legend
I liked Roger’s voice so natural and easy to listen to, I wonder if he knew the Lord Jesus Christ?
But no decision is as important as the one Jesus highlights in Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”
Sadly unless Roger repented for his sins and put his trust in Jesus he will not be resting in peace he will be in Hell.
Where will you be going when you die? Remember none of us know that day when we will die so don’t leave it to late to find the truth!
My dad loved your music so I was fortunate to have grown up with it.
Rest In Peace.
Rest in peace, Roger Whittaker. Your magnificent voice and amazing whistling will never be forgotten. Thank you for the music. ❤
My husband died 13 months ago and we loved this song so much. He was a retired Navy Captain and we first heard this song by Roger Whittaker in the 1970s when he served in Puerto Rico. It is such a soulful and touching song and everytime I hear it, I am transported to a happy place.
It truly is a beautiful song.
I am very sorry for your loss. 💔💔💔
Fair winds and following seas. May you find peace.
My Grandad served in the Royal Navy during the 2nd WW in the North Sea, he was one of the lucky ones. This song reminds me of him.
I'm sorry for your loss. My his spirit forever rest in peace and may his ship have fair winds and following seas.
You could nearly smell the sea when listening to this wonderful song, rest now Rodger, you deserve it, a voice like dark honey dripping from a spoon, you might have left "the building" but you will always be on my playlist, thank you sir.🙏❤
What a terrific posting...thank you!
Agreed. A great paen to the Royal Navy. I swear that"s Captain Aubrey in the video
I'm South African. My great grandfather was from County Cork. Great song.
Thank you Sir. Tears flowing as I recall this song at the decommissioning of 1978 HMS Ark Royal. Farewell and blue skies 🫡
I am so pleased that I managed to hear Roger Whittaker at Preston England many years ago, what a wonderful entertainer - sadly missed!
It's 2022, and I'm still listening to Roger Whittaker. What a voice!
Me too . 11 April 2022. Have loved listening to Roger Whittaker since mid 1970's. Especially the whistling song. But enjoy all. Thank you Roger.
absolutely
He has a beautiful voice!
Me too
Same here.
Was with a coach load of fellow country music fans from the UK on a tour in the US in 1996. We were at a bar at the top of one of the hotels at Myrtle Beach, SC and a duo started singing this song. The whole group joined in and blasted the song out. The duo loved it, and it was a fabulous moment. RIP Roger.
When I was in grade 6 Mom and I went to see Roger Whittaker in concert, that was in 1979. Today Mom passed away and I dedicate this to her! God bless you Mom.
R.I.P. to your mom
You'll always have that memory..cherish it forever esp when u hear this song...I'm sure he sung it back then in 1979.
God bless you both. My mum loved this too. Some days I can play this and, on others, I can't 😢
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️🌹
I am sorry fir your loss. She is looking down smiling when it is played.
My father used to sing this song all the time while working around the house. He had a voice very similar to Roger Whittaker. It will always remind me of him. 💞
May he rip . And know he loved you soilder. You must be strong and beat the opistion. He will be waiting for you when the curtain is drawn .
Don't let it break your heart but make it stronger so you can carry on his name .
When the stroms come remember what he thought you and be strong. He loves you always . Take care and be what you are destined to be . Peace and may he rip
Hello, my apologies for infringing on your privacy.
How are you doing?
Beautiful ❤️
@@tonimorrision You are so ... beautiful, and I love you more dearly than the spoken word can tell...😍
Nice memory
THANK YOU RODGER FOR YOUR GREAT MUSIC AND FANTASTIC VOICE...REST IN PEACE...THE WORLD MOURNS YOU
I'm from Belize when the British troops were station there this song was always requested on the radio for some soldier departing for Britain! ❤ it's always been a favorite song of mine ❤
Served in Belize. Love that country ❤❤
i was one of those soldiers, twice i left that beautiful country and even now at 70 still would want to go back, felt so much love there
@@bat484 Thanks for your service Sir! ❤
Anyone else listening to this lovely classic on 3--11-2021? My father liked this guy's style of singing. Miss my Dad.
I'm here on the 12th. Story of my life. Day late and a dollar short.
@@garyfuiten5126 A day late??? Well, I TOTALLY forgot about this song and the guy that sings it! Happened upon by accident. What was the year? 1973---1976? He did another song (if I recall correctly) that my father liked. Dad speaking to me from some place else ???Hmmmm!
I am. It is March 16, 2021. Greetings from the Philippines!
Me, love it
Docked here in Old England on the 20th March 2021!
Thank you, may you be with the Lord today
My Daddy's favourite song ❤rest in peace thank you for your music and happy memories 😢xx
Songs like this transcend time and space. They touch something deep and mysterious, and somehow connect us to it.
AMEN.
bang on right it's endless.
@DanMark7094. Well stated. Thank you.
My father loved this song. When I start missing him alot, I'll play it and it just makes me smile and feel closer to him. 💙
I totally understand and may I say. You have a very big heart.
Wow, I just peeked at you page. You like good music. That tells a lot about a person. Plus you are very pretty.
Me too. It was also my father’s favorite. May 14th was the 2nd anniversary of his passing.
@@thomascoon1235 wow, May 16th, tomorrow, is the anniversary of my dad's passing
My Dad did too
Simply effortless vocals, Rest in peace mr whitticker. Go sing with the Angels.
R.I.P Roger thank you for the music 🎶 😢😢
A fitting tribute to Roger Whitaker, may he rest in peace.
My father loved this song. I had it played at the end of his funeral. I play it in my car at times just for him. "I hope you can hear this dad" i say to myself. It always brings a tear to my eyes, like now as i write this. Boy i miss you dad. This is for you man. Love You.
Lovely sentiment...he lives in your heart.
Music can do this, fantastic, thanks for your reaction
Bless you, your words speak to many a mans heart, mine included!!
He will hear you if you believe he will!
Stahlhelm
RIP Roger ,and thankyou for the music.
Thank you for your beautiful music. Rest in peace.
This was my grandpa's favorite song. He was a pearl harbor survivor.
Salute. to Brave Soldiers!!🌹
Wow, how special is that. I'm sure that pain stayed with him forever but also how gratefuk he was that he survived.
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. RIP Mr. Whittaker!
Bye Rodger RIP loved your songs..enjoyed in the 70s fond memories.
The sad passing of Roger Whittaker leaves a huge void in the great but forgotten music of yesteryear. He is unforgettable as is this his own great song to a lyric by Ron Walker.
I first listened to The Last Farewell in High School in Guyana in the mid 70s ...what dreams we had in a sleepy village in Guyana to dream of England !!! Lol..These were the songs that gave us a peculiar joy of believing that you were special and had some greater purpose in God's good earth !!!!
A place in my heart at this time ghana and you
One of the most heartwarming and heartbreaking songs ever sung. And no one could have sung it better than Roger Whitaker.
YES!!!
I agree. The mix of emotions.
Fare well Roger, thank you for the beautiful music 😢
R.I.P. Mr. Whittaker and thank you for your wonderful music.
One of the greatest songs of the 70's, but this is not the original (and the best) 45 version. One of the greatest singers of all time. Thank you, Bwana, for the fabulous memories of 1975.
And surely this should have been the main theme for either Hornblower or Aubrey
RIP to a superb singer.
loved him so much miss him we are losing too many legends in this era
Rest in Peace and Thank you for The songs 🎼🥀🎶
you are beautiful "farewell not forgotten"
23/09/2023
Sad to heard Roger did passed away 🕊️
I have Beautiful memories about his songs and still love the warm sound of his voice 🙏
My thoughts are with his family and loved ones 🫶
Roger may you rest in peace 🙏🕊️
Like he said. " I have no fear of death. It brings no sorrow. " As much as we miss him if ever a man lived and died as him he is truly at Peace❤
One beautiful song.Fond Farewell.RIP.Roger.
Roger,you were an inspiration ,your songs your passion for Kenya and it’s animals ,make way for man is such a poignant song brings tears to my eyes .Thank you Roger for your wonderful voice and many wonderful songs RIP.
Ein Gentleman der uns mit seiner Musik stets an die wahren Werte im Leben erinnert. Er stellt die meisten „Musiker“ in den Schatten. Danke für all die starken Lieder ❤😢
Rest in peace, Mr. Whittaker. I grew up listening to your records, my dad was a big fan. Thank you for the memories
R.I.P 😢- wonderful personality with a beautiful, heartwarming voice.
Loved his songs rip Roger
Vale Roger. This song will be my main funeral song!!!
RIP Sir thanks for the music. You made both my parents happy with your music and love to dance to. Now they will get to see you in heaven.
Fantastic tune and lyrics.
Rest in Peace - you have indeed made som fantastic music, Mr. Whitaker ❤
My mum had this on 7" vinyl single, and she played it often. Eventually it got damaged and the needle kept jumping, stuck in the groove at precisely the point where Roger sings "I shall smell again... "
I'll never forget that, it was hilarious to me and my sister.
Its a lovely song I have played during the last days of my husbands life its given me comfort. I Love and Loved him so much now hes gone x
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So sad to hear of Rogers passing, what musical gifts he has left to the world to enjoy.
Thank you and rest in peace.
RIP, Sir Roger❤
One of the best voices ever....
A. Marvelous. Song. Of
Man vs. Himself. Vs. Nature
God. Bless. Rogers
Fine. Gift....
Dear dad, in these Covid times you lost (or won) your battle to cancer. This beautiful song reminds me of your funeral but most of all of you. You stayed true to yourself and beliefs, authentic. This warm voice of Roger Whitaker reminds me of you. Both blessed souls. A masterpiece of a song. Tears for you.
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Very, very touching a Tribute. 🙏
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we also played this for my fathers funeral last month. A great song and i'm sorry for you loss.
Amen amen
Most underrated singer ever. I love his singing. Clear voice, beautiful songs.
He passed away now :(
The memories that his song evoke will live on in we who remember them.
Rest In Peace and thank you for the gift of music which you shared with us all.
loved this song when i was a young teenager i hadnt heard it since the 70's RIP Roger Whittaker
RIP Roger. This song and your voice have brought years of joy to millions of people. Thank you Roger.
What a haunting song of bygone times, truly a classic by a master with one of the richest voices of our times............
My late husband was Navy
For 30 years I lived this ever time he shipped out. Love this song.
Amen to that! My dads song WW2 Vet! Navy Pearl Harbor his ship was torpedoed and he was one of the few to survive. He was a gunner on the ship! Dec. 1942
I’m addictted!😊
@@S_Lancaster_222 Hello! My dad was also at Pearl Harbor. His ship was the Pennsylvania which was in the dry dock and received damage and several of his shipmates died...in April it was repaired enough to sail to San Francisco ...while swabbing the deck he watched a carrier sail by with large planes aboard. A couple of weeks later he found out who / what those planes were! They were the Dolittle raiders!! What history. During the war he flew rescue planes...We had heros for fathers🇺🇸🇺🇸🦋🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸☺️☺️☺️☺️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Suzanne Lancaster 👍🏻🇺🇸1941. My Dad also, Navy. Fought in the South Pacific, WWII.
R. I. P Roger thank you for your music, my dad will be up there on the front row listening to you again 💔
R.I.P Roger, thank you for the music ❤
I have loved this song since Roger Whittaker recorded it; no other cover comes close 💖
Elvis did a really good cover of it.
@@donwenger2616 But Elvis wasn't in Roger's vocal league. Jim Reeves was another one in a million singer. Check out his song, Guilty.
@@donwenger2616 Elvis destroyed the song...absolutely terrible version.
@donwenger2616 yes Elvis is a great singer I love ❤️ all his 🎶 music 🎶,
Thank,s for lovely song 🎵 ❤️ 💕 😍 ♥️ 💖
I'm Kenyan and you Sir will always have a permanent home in our hearts.
RIP "my land is Kenya"
That is beautiful. Sending hugs from UK
My childhood has ended. Night Roger 😂❤
Very sad very sad to hear about his man's death.. I remember my mom playing his records on the stero in my teenage years. As I aged .. I really loved his music what was once my parents music became mine...not only his refined deep voice.....his whistling was like a songbird. The earth has lost a true icon....its so sad...im sad...
A song for dream...
Beautiful voice, pictures...all ,all...
Thanks Oh, my God for this gift.
Farewell Roger Whittaker. Your music was a favourite of mine late 60s,early 70s. Love your songs R.I.P.and Thank you.
just read the news of this GREAT mans passing. Sincere condolences to his wife of sixty yrs and their children.
Thank you for the magic roger, touched me deeply since my youth. godspeed
Godspeed Roger, may the wind forever fill your sails..
My 97 yr old mother who suffers from dementia, sings all the words to this wonderful song, even though she can't remember what I told 10 min. ago. He was one if her favorites along with Eddie Arnold
How wonderful in the kindest way!!
Dennis, this song is kind of sad, but to your mother it probably has a fond memory. 😊
God bless her.
beautiful how a terrible disease give some solace
My parents and I listened to this song many times over, so beautiful. A fond farewell to a great musician with a lovely voice. Miss those days.
He was one of the best singers of the world
I grew up on the song and just learned the singer recently bid us farewell. Rest easy Roger 🙏🏽!
Roger had three Top 20 hits in the UK in 1969-70 ("The Leaving" (Durham Town)", "I Don't Believe In If Anymore" and "New World In The Morning"). It was wonderful to see "The Last Farewell" climb to No.2 in 1975.
So sorry that he is gone, missing this wonderfull voice 😢