Roger Whittaker joins Val Doonican

[@davewheeler7679]

This is television at its absolute best. Roger was fantastic.

[@aidanphelan2952]

A breath of fresh air in this muddled up world 🙏

[@hansvangrol2829]

Fresh ?

[@LindsayVisser-tg6tz]

Yes!

[@dougbates8018]

Well… a wonderful breeze from the past…. Both Val Doonican and Roger Whittaker have passed on from this mortal world, and I for one miss their old world charm

[@delandrews2929]

Roger always gave the impression that he was enjoying every second of life and nothing could bring him down👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Bill-tm6yt]

The most awesome thing a man can do.

[@stewartgellatly8073]

The sad recent passing of Roger Whittaker and that of Val Doonican several years ago leaves a huge void in the wonderful, but now forgotten, music of yesteryear of which they were a big part. They are both unforgettable.

[@chchwoman9960]

I didn't hear of Rogers passing at the time. God spared me that

[@keithfallon97]

Amazing talents Roger and Val. They talk, joke and then flip a switch and those vocals emerge. Born to do what they did!

[@stephenroman9015]

I miss the old variety shows from the good TV days, we need them back. This talent is precious.....

[@martinwfarrell]

I agree. I just love a variety show.

[@simongibson9485]

I hope that the people who were there watching this live fully appreciate the sheer magnitude of what they're seeing and hearing. Legends doing what what they do best, being masters of their craft . I'm so glad I stumbled on this video, what a treat 😊

[@digitalmediafan]

Yes ditto this is pure quality from a better calmer safer nicer world....

[@briartlaw]

i AGREE with you ..@@digitalmediafan

[@janeclarkson8471]

Absolutely I agree! The great days of great tv and great acts! Wonderful wonderful 👌🌈❤️🤗👌

[@teresasteele5327]

They were good, Val was one of my mum's favorites, and Roger was simply brilliant.

[@janeclarkson8471]

They ply their craft so beautifully and make it appear effortless. When I was young I never missed The Val Dominican Show. It was pure pure excellent entertainment. What a pro and a gentleman as is Roger Whittaker. It’s seems these days that there has to be an “edge; cynicism, ATTITUDE” in all entertainment plus ear shattering and vocal acrobatics???!!! In some areas it has a place sometimes but PLEASE not all the time. Not necessary. We need these excellent entertainment/variety shows to return!!! I’m fed up of the incessant talent shows that swamp the world now, mostly singing. This is deemed our variety now. I’ve turned them off for a long time and look for the greats on KZbin. Btw did you know that Val was a wonderful artist too. You can find his art on KZbin. Sorry about that; I needed to get that off of my chest. 🤗🥰

[@joannecooke33]

At last, a bloke who can actually whistle properly. What a pleasure to hear. Thank the Lord

[@norrisbethke7770]

The Last Farewell could be made into a wonderful movie methinks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rickaloivs4077]

Roger Whittaker... What A Voice !!! He will be missed.

[@fionathomson4436]

💯 agree

[@suewright1299]

They will both be sorely missed to my mind, my favourites for certain! Don’t they harmonise brilliantly too! 😊😊 Rest In Peace Roger and Val, we loved you then and still do now!😊

[@yvonnehaveman9680]

Brilliant ❤​@@fionathomson4436

[@judyjurek9334]

So pleased I kept all my old LP vinyl. Was only yesterday I sat and listened to Val Doonican while I enjoyed my quiet time after working all day. I'm 83 and I do volunteer work from home. Roger Whittaker is also one of my favourites I listen to a lot.

[@dharshinijayatilake7922]

I sent this to my 90 year old dad. Thanks for posting this. Took me back to my childhood. 😊

[@standonald5145]

I grew up listening to these guys and at the grand old age I am at i still listen to them such wonderful guys in harmony and Roger's whistling just knocks it out the park as they say , even as a kid I loved watching the Val Doonican show on a Black and White TV that was no bigger than 16" in a wooden cabinet And look at TV s nowadays take up most of one wall .

[@grahamdenman3023]

With both men so as ease about their talent,this was pure gold.Thank you guys.

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson9932]

Two legendary singers who touched many lives, that's a fact.😌

[@padraigj3762]

RIP. To the 2 brilliant Singers Roger and Val. Part of our Sound Track of music memory Forever.

[@phillisrosenthal4160]

Roger Whitteraker one of the best ever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@rootangent5607]

He can sing. He can whistle .He can entertain. What a wonderful talent Rodger Whittaker was and still is. God bless him.

[@gaysy1st]

And a lovely speaking voice too 😊

[@gerrynicol3951]

Val done well .

[@john111257]

@@gerrynicol3951 rip Val

[@Bazza8199]

Both together is superb.

[@rootangent5607]

Two wonderful Gentlemen

[@daviddixon9322]

As an old Durham lad living in the US this duet touched my heart!

[@elizabethhook726]

R.I.P Roger you were a multi talented man and your songs will live for ever 😢

[@clivestuarteardley6049]

Both of them were legendary entertainers.❤

[@cherylvantil6918]

Hardcore Roger Whittaker fan here. Been to 14 of his concerts!! Roger and Val's voices blend so beautifully! Such a rich sound. They don't make singers or song like this anymore; and it's so sad. Thank God we can find quality music like this on KZbin.

[@johnlappin5881]

I fully agree Cheryl Roger Whittaker is a great singer

[@utube4619]

I totally agree that their voices blend as much as the Everly Bros!

[@briartlaw]

@@johnlappin5881 That is all right with me ,,

[@claire121]

Great voice 🙏

[@Super241946]

Class.

[@kerry5586]

This takes me straight back to my childhood when they had wonderful family entertainment, entertainment that wasn't full of filth and bad language. We had the best of times in the 60s and 70s, enjoying the talent of the 50s on our tv screens, radios and record players coupled with the newer music of the 60s and 70s.

[@dennysmith7862]

Spot on Kerry... Us too...

[@truthincorporated5475]

Roger Whittaker, The humble genius. What a great character! wonderful example of a real smart gentleman. Kudos to Val Doonican too!

[@masilraj8331]

Sure!

[@matthewelliott5625]

I’m 54 now and I remember these songs as a young kid in Australia back in the 70s. I remember the choruses like it was yesterday.

[@davidinman3584]

Me too mate I can still see the paisley carpet On the lounge chairs And the floor Strewth It was a different time And im glad i got to live it

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

I'm 69 and loved both of these two artists

[@salmanrashid8880]

What great artists these wonderful men were. And this video brought a smile and a few tears. Both Whittaker and Doonican brought so much happiness to so many of my generation. Well played, M/S Whittaker and Doonican. May you forever rest in peace and happiness wherever you are.

[@ritarobertshaw]

So true.

[@bosse641]

This legend has just gone over to the other side. ...RIP Mr Whittaker. You were one of my favorites even from my childhood, one of the best.

[@NickWills-d5c]

Sheer pleasure to listen to these two sing together, their voices blend so well

[@peterjslevin4834]

Both great talents and real gentlemen not trying to upstage each other and just complimenting each other great stuff.

[@austinsouthward7208]

Val and Roger talent yesterday today two talentless ant and Dec Rubbish money for old rope

[@patrickhogg5689]

Complementing!

[@john111257]

oh times change

[@goldheartbadge]

@@austinsouthward7208 - Roger did National Service in the Kenyan Regiment while Val was educated by the brotherhood in Eire, hence they both grew up to be GENTLEMEN. Not adulterous, drink-driving louts like McPartlin.

[@bellerophonchallen8861]

These are what used to be called raconteurs and entertainers, not like today's 'celebrities'.

[@angelaquirie5344]

Beautiful. RIP. Thank you.

[@susannewardle4098]

Wonderful memories of my childhood - thank you Roger Whittaker for your music and talent!🙏

[@yvypanda190]

Remember as a kiddie watching these guys - even as a child I realised how special they were

[@eamontrainor5990]

They don't make musicians like this today.Great stuff

[@rorysullivan4913]

Enjoyed both of them as a teenager in the sixties. Now 72 and so pleased to have come across the two singing together

[@mikehopkins4040]

Snap

[@skoot2u]

Fantastic singers and great entertainers.Used to love Vals show, the good old days of family viewing now sadly gone.

[@pmartin7397]

saw Roger Whittaker perform in Dublin at the National Stadium in 1973/4 . Brilliant singer ! How the years have flown !

[@oldschoollondoner4674]

Such warm voices, and so easy on the ear, they should have made an album together, fabulous stuff.

[@philipmanning7352]

Wish we had musicians like that coming up today.

[@QuicknStraight]

What a great clip this is. Grew up with these two guys' music playing in our house. They were two of my mum's favourite singers. RIP RW.

[@ladyrotha5420]

Ah... how I remember the Halcyon Days of my childhood: where nothing base, vulgar, or violent ever intruded into our lives through the TV screen. We had Val Doonican, Morecambe and Wise, Shirley Bassey, and so many other wonderful artists in our Sitting room every night. They became part of us... and we loved them.

[@tigertim2959]

totally agree they was great tv artists sadly will never see the likes again

[@thebadloser]

Amen

[@scopex2749]

HEAR HEAR!!! I quite agree!

[@7884golfguru]

I agree things don’t look good for the future

[@philipmichaelswales3351]

Totally agree. All it is now is swear words, blasphemy, WOKE, . . Even the supposed called comedians think they have to swear to get a laugh!!

[@markkoford1053]

As a child I hated The Val Doonican Show. My Dad watched it every week. Now I adore it.

[@larryenglish7366]

I used to hate Roger for 45 years , I Love him now .

[@lynnenicholson6968]

Just proves how spoiled I was as a child/ teenager to be able to sit down on a Saturday evening watching wonderful shows like this with my family. Mum and dad singing along while us children ate our special Saturday supper (often a home baked cake with hot chocolate or milkshake)

[@John-mg9df]

Both FANTASTIC entertainers, always in the media attention for the right reasons. Sadly missed.😢

[@JJ-jx3hq]

We need more of this on our TV's now. The feel good factor is hard to find these days.

[@charliekucharski2079]

This Roger Whittaker medley is absolutely wonderful and Val is great as an accomplice. Good times and a great legacy !

[@paulhiggins1577]

they was both woofters

[@mel_ann7119]

Loved these two...naturally talented...when Saturday nights were great...the shite we have to watch now 🎤🎶❤🎶❤

[@ianbentley7276]

you beat me to it.

[@keengro3740]

just dumbing down the masses

[@georgeroberts442]

You don't "have" to watch it. The fact that you're willing to watch it is what has encouraged the producers to provide it for you. Ultimately, you did this!

[@keengro3740]

@@georgeroberts442 ????

[@BarnsleyTimelord]

I laughed at your comment, I think you sum up the mood of a nation of people who remember what good Saturday night television was like. Gawd Bless Ya, from all of us!

[@Jagabot_Esq.]

The amount of talent displayed here is insane. They did this live too.

[@georgepoirier9014]

Awesome entertainment !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marjorieboyle7497]

Deeply saddened at the news of Val Doonican's death - his catchy songs 'Patrick Mcginty/Delanys Donkey and others brought laughter/tears to millions of viewers - may he bring as much love and laughter in heaven as he dI'd is on earth.

[@Cornflower27]

😥

[@48VVB]

Awesome. I have been listening to him for almost 40 years and still love to hear his gentle voice.

[@frankwilson9563]

I saw val donnican in concert in 1964 in Belfast and shook his hand. He was a great entertainer singer and guitarist. Can't think of anyone better. A great ambassador for ireland

[@catherinewall976]

Val was always such a gracious host-- also loved these two.

[@Rogerwhittaker100]

Thanks for the love and compliment 🌹

[@loosewheels1000]

Listening to this, I'm back in my parents house in the 70's,all of us sat around the TV on a Saturday night watching decent entrainment, no effing or jeffin , no half clothed girls and no scandal around these two either.

[@Antpeople1]

Exactly

[@apriltaf2288]

Yes good family entertainment,it was great!I actually saw The show live in the early 80s as well 😀

[@rudiekeyser2495]

We did not had TV in those days,but we had the music.

[@peternicholson233]

@@rudiekeyser2495 TV wasn't the reason back then, it was just the carrier. Music will always carry itself.

[@coggsy3036]

You must have been a right boring bastard

[@cal205]

Val Doonican could sing with everybody! He was so relaxed and welcoming.

[@stevegarrod4764]

Oh my word! This takes me back to the seventies' Saturday night TV! It when the public watched professionals rather than professionals watching the public. Just brilliant.

[@Herro750]

Or awful celebs on tv

[@masilraj8331]

Ofcourse!

[@davidwilliams1208]

I didn't think that combination could possibly work but it did so marvellously and a joy to listen too. There is a deep richness in Roger Whitakers voice.

[@joe-vl3nd]

Happy days 😚

[@christopherdevlin3306]

Val + Roger! Great gentlemen of easy on the ear music! You can see the respect they had for each other!

[@dennysmith7862]

Beautiful memories... Thanks gentlemen, both of you... My parents had all their albums... Grew up listening to the best of British, American talents of this generation... Then the Beatles appeared as we hit teenagehood... But these two talented people remain in bedded in the foundations....

[@delphinebendzick2655]

One of the best live concerts I ever attended.

[@maureenbloor1567]

I love ❤ all the old songs I could listen to them all day ..I feel so privileged to do so. Thank-you.

[@paulstevenson7173]

I'm a massive fan of German Heavy Metal, but I love Roger Whittaker, such a talent and voice.

[@edwinov]

NEIN! NEIN! NEIN!

[@atlantic1952]

What a great pairing of voices! I missed this in 1984 so am very pleased to see this at long last, wonderful. Many thanks for posting this gem from the good old days of television entertainment when we still had real stars of easy listening.

[@martynmiles112]

Two great singers, who could show some of the young pretenders to the throne how it’s done...

[@neiljohnson5285]

I miss TV like this so much.

[@alexscott1379]

Heaven gained 2 angels with you guys sadly missed rip both

[@rogerredding5269]

Wow what talent ? Why haven't we got this sort of talent nowadays???

[@timmccaffrey1326]

Two giants of easy listening!....Roger Whittaker was a superstar in Germany and many other countries around the world, he had his last German chart hit in 2010 with a song called 'Shannon River Lady' and he played his final series of concerts in Germany in 2013 at the age 77. He now lives in France with his wife..hope he enjoys a long and happy retirement.

[@lazyrichardjohnson22]

Donald Fagens latest Album

[@lazyrichardjohnson22]

Donald Fagen

[@carnalea2424]

Donald Fagen was in Steely Dan, I believe

[@rainbowranddy]

Does his wife yodel?

[@paulamos6554]

Still alive ?

[@laurencehanley381]

Straight back to my childhood, have so many fond memories watching Val Doonican on Saturday nights with me folks

[@nicholaswiltshire6356]

Absolute genius, the both of them. Sadly gone but never forgotten. Thank you Roger. Thank you Val.

[@Ampex196]

I recall that Val's show was transmitted live to air. Val Doonican was genuinely unflappable!

[@keengro3740]

apparently dean martin was the same

[@catherinewall976]

In Australia 1955, I/we went to a Val Doonican Show & Val kissed my cheek, I was 15yrs of age- & to this dayI still haven't washed that cheek! NOT that I am able to recall which cheek!!!

[@margaretmiller9353]

One word fantastic this is entertainment great entertainers ❤️

[@phillipecook3227]

The mutual respect and genuine warmth comes across in their duets.

[@JMarwio]

Rest in peace Roger

[@carolinewalker9148]

Good old fashioned entertainment. Where on earth has it gone?

[@johnstrand7456]

Absolutely delightful!! What a treat to see these two having a fun musical romp

[@andrewmundin2513]

This is what you call entertainment today the likes of Ant and Dec ain't worthy of lacing these guys boots

[@donaldmatthew4980]

Ant and Dec could'nt play with themselves far less whistle.

[@dingdong289]

Agreed, the umbilical brothers (ant and dec) would be lost without an autocue. Two bit biker grove actors, dropped lucky !!

[@catholicdad]

Amen to that

[@adriantownsend3560]

Ant and dec oh my god ,embarressing morons pure crap

[@bosshogg1915]

Yeah, them two pillocks. lol

[@davidwilliams1208]

Always a Roger Whittaker fan, one has to respect Val Doonicans sheer musicianship - what a great combination and yes I see I've been here before with comment.

[@lesleywilliams323]

Gosh what a magical blend of voices 🤗🤗🤗

[@Northyorkspaul]

Great...no shows like this now.

[@frednutz1604]

No singers like these 2 either.

[@marycreagh9786]

My dad was a roger fan..theses songs bring back great memories of growing up listening to these great songs.

[@Rogerwhittaker100]

Thanks for the love and compliment 🌹

[@GrandpaCanCook]

Wow. Such a pleasure hearing these two special guys sing such great songs.

[@bigbreadeaterellis]

I loved Roger's the last farewell when I was a kid.

[@zindi1138]

my sisters record. she gave me the ocean.. i choose the mountains but ya.

[@brianmorrison9168]

Two brilliant singers

[@judithross2879]

I could listen to this all day. Lucky I have lots of time during this lock down to do just that if I choose.

[@christopherread1]

Pure class, wonderful!

[@coolwater55]

We played Rogers music at my Uncles funeral 2 months ago. I first me Uncle Jack when he was going to a R.W. concert, 1975! He married my Auntie 3 years later. He was a special man.

[@jasongotch8099]

This is fantastic, what amazing singers, so talented.

[@allthatjazz-7]

Magical ! This is when entertainment was truly a joy.

[@BabelColour]

I have been in love with Roger Whittaker's voice since young childhood. A unique and instantly recognisable voice.

[@royconnolly2767]

Warms My heart looking back at this, brilliant, these were real stars not trying to out perform each other but enjoying each other and so naturally talented , I so miss shows like this a golden age of class and personality

[@paulinespiers5405]

Two of my favourites, great harmonising

[@KarenHackman-x9z]

Roger Whitaker and Val doonican did a lovely group of songs

[@marckunke3689]

Roger was a musical GIANT in Germany and still is sororly missed!

[@josephdoyle566]

So happy that this video let’s us relive this wonderful time. And it waits for new listeners to discover and enjoy.

[@MsCatreona]

I always liked Roger Whittaker. "Durham Town" and "Jamaica Farewell" got a lot of airplay on the Easy Listening station my parents kept on in the house and the car. Hadn't heard either song for a good thirty-five years. It's amazing how the lyrics came right back. Thanks for posting this clip. Roger and Val made a great team!

[@rebeccaryan3621]

MsCatreona ,,,,think it was Harry belafonte who sang jamaica farewell are you thinking of the last farewell

[@carnalea2424]

Roger Whittaker's songs always seemed to be about leaving somewhere, farewell to somewhere. I quite enjoyed this at the time but I do find this very corny now. That was entertainmenr then, generally very innocent & easy on the ear

[@jameswyatt1064]

Two of my favorite singers of all time ❤❤❤

[@janehughes2279]

I so enjoy this. I saw Roger Whittiker in concert in the 1980s . It was great.😊 I miss these guys today

[@BarnsleyTimelord]

Totally agree with these comments, being a fan of most types of music, went looking for this after hearing `New World In The Morning' on Johnny Walker's Sunday show. This is just brilliant - you could come away on a Saturday night back then actually thinking you'd been entertained. The heads of light entertainment don't have any idea now what to give us in case they offend anyone. I don't think they could run a bath. Ant and Dec - have to agree as well - highest paid autocue readers in the history of television, probably couldn't say good morning without a script to look at first.

[@juniorfranklin5358]

very well said 👏

[@TheEchovoices]

sitting here in tears such legends indeed miss them both so much my heart is aching...........L.O.V.E.