Roger Whittaker RIP

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Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by dsr » Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:11 pm

Died in France, aged 87.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66843162

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKdRpDpIR70

(The Top of the Pops crowd looked a bit underwhelmed!)
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by Bosscat » Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:16 pm

Always laugh when he sang "Durham Town" ...

When he was a boy he "used to spend his time, sittin on the banks of the river Tyne" ... Durhams on the River Wear 🤣...

RIP Roger Whittaker
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by colner » Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:21 pm

This is a fair old banger from Roger Whittaker,RIP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcEDMicksNE
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by Swizzlestick » Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:30 pm

A pretty eclectic music career, ended up being the king of German 'schlager' music in his later years.

RIP
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by beddie » Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:22 pm

Lovely voice though. RIP Roger.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by Middle-agedClaret » Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:36 pm

Pleasant voice, always seemed a nice guy.
RIP Roger.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by LeadBelly » Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:15 pm

Swizzlestick wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:30 pm
 A pretty eclectic music career, ended up being the king of German 'schlager' music in his later years.

RIP
I didn't know of his German fame but I did spot that his death was covered earlier and more widely in the German press than in the UK. As you say- he crossed several genres and appealed to audiences in various countries with his music. Very versatile and a very soothing voice (I believe he had many interests outside music too). RIP Mr Whittaker.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by karatekid » Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:25 pm

He did a great version of Streets of London
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by COBBLE » Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:49 pm

RIP Roger, part of part of my lifelife.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by Longford Claret » Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:27 am

Roger lived in Ireland for many years. He moved to France as his wife was suffering with Arthritis and the weather there ,would be a lot better for her. RIP Roger.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by dermotdermot » Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:29 am

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:16 pm
 Always laugh when he sang "Durham Town" ...

When he was a boy he "used to spend his time, sittin on the banks of the river Tyne" ... Durhams on the River Wear 🤣...

RIP Roger Whittaker
No need for that BC.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by dermotdermot » Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:33 am

Okay, an over reaction.

Lovely voice.

RIP as you said.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by Jakubclaret » Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:32 am

RIP roger.
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Re: Roger Whittaker RIP

Post by CaptJohn » Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:02 am

The "Last farewell" is a favourite of mine and one I have selected for my funeral. A bit morbid but it has special meaning for me.
RIP Roger.
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