Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell 1975

[@KJ-kg8kc]

As you get older you really start to appreciate the music of previous eras

[@gorillaz308]

100% and realise how pants new music is.

[@clemenswessel2718]

True

[@pauldashwood2897]

This is so true ..

[@annamariemostert2759]

Definately

[@moniquegrabowski529]

I agree

[@JenniferDow-kb7vb]

Reminds me of my Dad, He loves this singer& he's a Vietnam veteran!!

[@amoona1377]

Me too, my dad was WW2. On special occasions he wore almost the same blue outfit Roger is wearing here.

[@Gabriel-gv1mx]

Such a sublime song, a song Elvis Presley covered, much to Roger's delight. If you haven't heard it, have a listen. Enjoy.

[@mustolourien5823]

Couldn't more proud that you are associated with Kenya. Travel well Roger, you'll be remembered. Kenya loves you.

[@jp-mc2bp]

The world misses his voice

[@jp-mc2bp]

His last farewell. RIP

[@graxxor]

My dad used to play your albums constantly back in the 70s and your sound was a formative part of my education. RIP sir. may your music never be forgotten.

[@iansanderson7369]

The man could sing

[@senecaturnpikeconsultants113]

Loved this song in the 70’s ; love it today

[@pierreangelopimping2037]

too bad the present generation cant appreciate this kind of talent

[@johnvalencia9927]

It's pretty rare. I found this cassette at a good will in 2017 when I was 31. I'm 38 now and still blast the Whitaker cassette in my truck. Last Farewell, New world in the morning, and I don't believe in if Anymore. Yeah, not many young kids know shit about this guy.

[@mikejohnston3504]

Oh but they do.its the current record makers preventing it.

[@johnbeattie3610]

I don’t think that past generation in the audience enjoyed it that much, or even knew what to make of him? Great voice though

[@davidchamberlain5425]

The world has lost its patience 🤔.and without it most younger people are so limited and lost more than ever 🙏🙏🙏..

[@f9mike]

@@johnvalencia9927 cassette? What is that? LOL

[@g3ri]

Wonderful, full of memories and a heart full of if only’s..

[@matthewstorer8236]

My God, how this song hits home. Reminds me of my father who passed from cancer last September. He loved Roger Whittaker. I was raised listening to this man's voice. At Christmas time especially.

[@johanj34]

Deep sympathy 🙏

[@PatrickRyan150]

Beautiful song & voice. Gets me every time I hear it too.

[@siporablack]

💙

[@pharrimisstiggywink39]

This was my father’s favourite song, we played at his funeral and I can’t heard it now without breaking down.

[@ericasimonson8737]

Same - my mom had one great day out of many, many horrible ones the day before she died of cancer. She "danced" on her hospital bed a bit to RW. My condolences💙

[@ellenrosenblatt5463]

Mick Jagger eat your heart out. This is a real authentic, wonderful, amazing singer!!

[@Chris-k9k9c]

They both have their places in the full scope of music.

[@davidhopkins1786]

There will never be another one like Roger Whittaker.

[@TheRicresch]

You make it sound like he's dead! Lol

[@Cucumberdrx]

I concur, my friend!

[@Cucumberdrx]

@@TheRicresch Not dead.....just legendary!

[@GhostRider-re7iv]

You are Absolutely correct! Our Modern society…consumed with all the BS and all jumping on the covid train…a man like this does not come from this era!

[@stevepayton659]

I have loved this song and him since 1975. Just found it again tonight. I have always loved England, can't explain why but now I think I know.

[@robertacurrell8786]

Have loved this song and Roger Whittaker from the first time I heard it, both are and always will be beautiful. RIP Sir, your music will live on.

[@petefromoz7053]

When my mother passed away I said to my younger brother this song has to be played at her funeral, I always weep when when I hear this song. She loved Roger Whittaker

[@NinaloveGod]

💐RIP

[@donaldsunny7836]

❤My first memory of any song was of this song. Me and my Sister aged 3 and 4 years old grew up in an orphanage in London in the early 1970s and the ladies who worked there used to sing it to the kids when it was on the radio. R.I.P. Thank You

[@jimdevon9550]

How lovely you were treated well

[@Me-hh6pf]

3:11 3:11

[@Me-hh6pf]

Bless you two ❤

[@janicetotten6388]

RIP Mr. Whittaker. In our family (now into the 4th generation), it is not Christmas without your music. We have been blessed to know your beautiful voice.

[@jamespace1965]

My mother was such a fan of this man.

[@MCG525]

One of my favorite songs. Now we say our Last Farewell to Roger Whittaker. RIP and thank you for the beautiful music.

[@paulcoulthard8654]

Effortless singing by a true master. You can even hear him inhaling before he sings the next line. Wonderful voice, relaxed delivery, lovely song. Don't think he ever got full recognition. Thanks Roger, and many thanks to the Poster.

[@misterteaification]

If you can hear him inhaling, then let's face it, it isn't "effortless singing".

[@dingodave9160]

His is a perfect voice for a more perfect time!

[@IM-tl7qv]

@@misterteaification You can't sing without breathing no matter how effortless looool, you're just misinterpreting what the comment meant, he means the times you can hear the breathing just shows the technique, the voice and his control of it is effortless and as the comment said, he is absolutely a true master and a vastly, vastly short-changed one in music history.

[@misterteaification]

"You can't sing without breathing no matter how effortless" No, you don't say! "you're just misinterpreting what the comment meant, he means the times you can hear the breathing just shows the technique" Real "technique" would hide the effort being made - it often used to be called 'the art that conceals art'.

[@grayaj23]

Hearing him inhaling is an artifact of how the song was mixed/mastered. It was probably tracked with some very strong compression, which raises the volume of the soft parts and reduces the volume of the hard parts. It makes a great recording, and makes the singer's voice sound intimate and interesting. While this isn't the version that got played on the radio, it's still likely that this was not a live performance, or at least the track was remixed after-the-fact. I bet it didn't sound like that live. It's a great recording of a great song, though.

[@revwpitt2347]

RIP Roger.....one of the most beautiful voices ever in music.

[@howardportway2981]

I actually bought this as a teenager on a single and here I am still enjoying it aged 62 and working as a nurse. Who would have thought? LOL! Great song, great voice!

[@sarahgilbert8036]

I had this on an LP. I'm 64 now

[@carrier7399]

I'm 72, and still enjoy his music on my LP's.

[@ibfine-og1uy]

How I miss songs of substance, true love songs.

[@jennismithv]

I'm 69 & still got my single of this

[@AllenJones-w3p]

This is Roger's signature song.

[@suuzq35]

My dad used to sing this to me when I was young, He passed in 2004, I wish I would have remembered this song to play at his funeral it would have been very fitting as both my parents were from England, wow....makes me cry now hearing it .

[@abcheatvac]

God bless you. My mother that had adopted me played this often. Twas the best of times.

[@PatrickRyan150]

Suuzq35 so sorry for your loss! This is a beautiful song, that out of nowhere popped onto my head even though I couldn't remember the whole song or artist. I hummed the part I remembered to my older sister & she knew right away. So glad I found it!

[@fichamberlain988]

My mum played it over and over when her mother passed. In tears now listening to it again

[@jj-eo7bj]

The man just died ,,,,turned on to his music about 1 year ago , he would like us to enjoy his music

[@tiffanyweatherlybonino1714]

My daddy would sing this to me. As his cancer got worse the lyrics became more prominent in my mind. I held his hand and told him to come back and get me when it’s my turn. He shook his head yes. I played this song at his funeral. Still tugs at my heartstrings when I listen to it. 😢

[@AltheaHekate]

Thanks for the songs, Mr. Whittaker....😥

[@moishe43]

Beautiful song. A natural person singing a song with no fakeness or unintelligence.

[@erikaadamson3467]

I was fortunate enough to grow up listen ing t8 tracks . I Love My "prudish Parents "

[@cassiedonaldson2748]

how very right you are; no pretentiousness

[@kevinsharp6323]

What people say here is testimony to his talent, I cannot say anything better, except to support what is positively said here.

[@richardwilton722]

What a romantic song! RIP Roger and condolences to your family.

[@gwhite7136]

This was my mother's favorite singer and this song was her favorite. We painted the house in Summer of 1978 when I was six, and this song was on record player high fidelity repeat for 3 days straight.

[@alanlloyd1397]

As a kid, this was very "uncool" but as you get older/ more mature you realise just how good this is. I love this now and many more besides .

[@jarrodjames]

yes! i know! as a kid it's muzak and you hear it in stores etc. But now you start singing it out of nowhere. i had to find it and it's such a classic!

[@9386265]

You're right. As a kid, you're an idiot. You know nothing of music. You're only interesting in staring at some chick's butt, like these bozos are doing. And the chicks are doing the same thing.

[@MichiganPeatMoss]

just look at the embarrassed looking kids in the foreground. :)

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Absolutely!, he’s a class act 👍🏻

[@davidcarney1949]

Its very spiritual. God bless him

[@Bridgitte_01]

This is my absolute favourite Roger Whittaker song. When he brought it out in 1975, I was just 10 years old. I didn't get the song until 4 years later when I went to town with my mum & I had £5 given to me as a birthday present. I found the LP, 20 All Time Greats, but I was 25p short. My mum question why I wanted it, thinking I'd be wanting something more of the music of the times, but no, I was absolutely adamant, & she gave me the 25p. I've still got that LP, even though I can't play it anymore. Such fond memories of this guy & his music, Rest in Peace Roger.

[@DaveCatchpole-t1z]

1:44 This was played yesterday at the funeral service of a legedary soldier and a dear friend. The lyrics speak volumes to all of us (veterans) who served alongside him. R.I.P. Chris.

[@JoyceRich-x3q]

This song came into my head and I had to listen to it and I loved Roger Whitaker a long time ago

[@Ann-lg3su]

Snap

[@Desertphile]

I love this song.

[@dimashevchenkoua]

What a beautiful voice and song.

[@adrianbrowne7874]

Modest and charming! These qualities combined with his unique style of singing, means that Roger Whittaker will be "forever etched in the memories of many"!! May he RIP!!

[@maryknight4823]

I've only just learned that the wonderful Roger Whittaker has passed away.. Always loved his voice, it's never the same when someone from your own era dies. He was an exceptional talent and will be greatly missed. So this is our last farewell to you Roger, we leave you now singing with the angels Rip🙏........

[@paulgriffiths6060]

These type of songs denote departure of some kind its always sad when you have to say goodbye 👋 ciao adios, cheerio, bye bye, ×××××

[@sb4295]

No one today or ever for that matter comes close to this big strong wonderful voice. Brings me to tears when I fondly remember my father playing his songs.

[@ReverendStu]

That's a great vocal performance.

[@ruudgeldermans]

After 35 years of not hearing this song and never thinking of it i woke up with this song clearly in my head a few months after my mother died. Bye mom you were beautiful too and i miss you both .

[@dapsapsrp]

I probably haven't heard this beautiful song in about 30 years. I remember listening to it as a kid. My mother had either a 45 single or an LP of Roger's. It was one of her favorite songs as well as mine. Such a smooth, rich and pleasant voice to listen to.

[@ordriver11]

I chose this beautiful song as the final tribute to my dear wife, Dianne, departed 19 November 2015. RIP

[@johnjohnson4628]

+Bruce Livett Excuse me Bruce, but today is November 20, 2015 where I am, yet you posted your comment ONE WEEK ago? Sincere condolences.

[@ekkybo]

+Bruce Livett bruce im sorry lovely song life goes on and it hurts

[@foxvienna1]

+Bruce Livett Find sweet peace Bruce!

[@skababooshka]

+Bruce Livett you chose a beautiful song, i would hope your beloved Dianne would agree,

[@karengebhard1759]

+Bruce Livett God Bless you. Perfect and most beautiful song and words for your lovely wife. May she rest in peace...

[@shanedarden369]

Truly... one of the greatest songs ever... The story of how it came to be, is amazing .

[@PauletteGrant]

When I listen to him sing I am transported .He touches my soul like no other has ever done before . His voice is breathtaking in its simplicity and every word has meaning . He is getting old and I fear the day when I hear of his passing .It will be like losing an old friend .Stay healthy Roger .We need you in this world.

[@christiandonaldson31]

Hello Paulette

[@derrickwatson7725]

Good morning, How was your night.. Hope everything is going fine in your world 😎

[@FiloBedo68]

I lost my dad to cancer on 24th Aug 2018,he was 81. We played this at his service.He loved Roger Whitaker and I still play his songs now and think of my dad who would be up there listening. Love you dad and will never forget you x

[@colinmiller5502]

My birthday, RIP and god bless your Dad ,I'm 71 will look him up when I get there.

[@sarai373]

​@@colinmiller5502so sweet. You made me tear up😢

[@colinmiller5502]

@@sarai373 ❤️

[@briane5706]

A multi-talented composer and musician. A brilliant whistler and a velvet voice. This song has lyrics sent in by a lyricist and music written by Whittaker.

[@lindabulsara2215]

Elvis sang a cover version! ❤ l do love this as well! ❤

[@TheDgvb]

Rest in piece Roger. Thanks for your beautiful songs and your awesome voice😥

[@robertlafnear7034]

When I hear this it brings back so many memories of the past. R.I.P SIR !

[@deonbotes5687]

Respect

[@andreaswannagat6918]

What a great Song....

[@hhkoln3631]

My last farewell to Roger Whittaker: Rest in Peace!!! And thank you for your Music! Your music is timeless......I will miss your brave, warm Sound.....Thank you !!! You were a great Musician! I will never forgett you! THANK YOU ROGER WHITTAKER!!! Thank you for your Life!!

[@patriciaharalson5698]

Found this, had all his music, Beautiful ❤️

[@markrafferty9736]

This song always makes the hair on my neck stand up !! I was in the Royal Navy and at a Royal Marine concert in Portsmouth and this is one tune they played. I was amongst a big group of sailors who were very loudly and happily singing along to it. Who was to know a short while later we would be singing it on the way to the Falkland Islands. Some I sang with, didn't come back.

[@suefreewoman8313]

[@Trek001]

Was that concert involving a hell of a lot of Matelots from Ark Royal?

[@johnmichaelbyrne6551]

Mr. Rafferty, I think your experience epitomizes the song. It is, for all sailors from the Falklands, before the Falklands and God for bid in the future; a song that reflects sailing into war. It is a beautiful song and a sailors song.

[@markrafferty9736]

Trek001 Yes it did during the 1970'sTV show "Sailor"

[@greenyinatree5074]

Don maclean

[@goonerbeau]

I've always loved this song ever since it sailed to #2 in the UK charts in the summer of 1975. My father loved it to and would randomly sing it to my Mum (Pops couldn't sing for nuts, but it's a special memory all the same ,lol). "For you are beautiful and I have loved you dearly, more dearly than the spoken world can tell..."

[@lozaus1]

one of my favourite songs! Very moving !!

[@sylviasimpson3280]

Never thought I would live to be in this Evil wordl World and listen to to this, I should be happy but ahh.🇬🇧

[@bastoneluigi8054]

Also one my favorites, it used to make me cry as a kid.

[@johnaslife4fun]

@@sylviasimpson3280 totally agree world not as we wish

[@neftaliurraca797]

@@sylviasimpson3280 loop o

[@franklingreen1024]

Beautiful, original ballad. You visualize the story.,for it is beautiful, more beautiful than the written word can tell

[@januaryhouck3871]

Simply❤

[@soniaellis163]

One of the first cds we bought was the 'best of roger Whittaker' and it sounded brilliant.I walked right past him on the sea front at southport back in the eighties, we will never forget you roger. You were a great whisttler and singer.😊

[@John-ro1iv]

I remember this playing on the radio 45 years ago as we drove home in the scorching sun from a week on holidays in a caravan by the beach. Parents in the front, 3 kids (9. 6 and 3) in the back. My mum was singing along, my dad doing the driving thing. She passed away 36 years ago. He passed away yesterday 8/7/20. I deliberately sook out this song tonight to revive those beautiful memories and probably to have a good cry. There's plenty of tears to come yet.

[@_Conzo_]

I hope you're keeping well. You'll always have the memories.

[@John-ro1iv]

@@_Conzo_ thanks Connor. Life is going on as ever! It's a strange time right now.

[@andyblenkey8076]

@@John-ro1iv your so right there John

[@meaneyedcat1248]

What a precious memory. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@John-ro1iv]

@@meaneyedcat1248 👍 thanks so much

[@karenpayne2583]

Is it just me or does Roger look like a very kind person? It makes me love his music that much more. ❤

[@david.4445]

What a culmination of amazing talent. Written by a silversmith, sent in amongst a million poems after Roger asked the listeners to his show to send in personal pieces. He made songs from 26 pieces inc The Last Farewell. His voice captures the words that I think no one else could do. It has lasted many years and still invokes ones heart and soul in a very emotional way that very few songs can do. Thank you Ron A Webster ( the writer) and dear Roger Whittaker

[@arkadutta7311]

Every timeless song has a story behind it. Never knew this one. Thank you for enlightening.

[@stefraser1]

Well done, Yes not a lot of people know that! Ronald Webster worked as a hand engraver (allied to silversmith trade) in Birmingham, & wrote others too.

[@stobbinsboy]

@@stefraser1 There must be something about the music from the British Isles that has settled deep in my bones or perhaps carried on through the years from my Britannic ancestry. From the bagpipes and lilting flutes to The Pacemakers, Beatles and Kinks, to Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, to The Clash and SAHB and to the Great Roger Whittaker. I am proud to be of my European roots!

[@jamespace1965]

My late mother was such a fan of this man. He does have an incredible voice.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

That man could make the phone book (there used to be lists of all phone numbers-ask your parents) sound like a love song.

[@anneglogowski6187]

Just watching Roger Whittaker sing The Last Farewell. I love it more and more! 💞

[@ozchick1907]

Magnificent voice! Wonderful memories of this song and its brilliant instrumentation. Rest in peace, Roger Whittaker. ❤

[@janebishop5885]

And, we love you dearly, Roger. You have the voice of heaven and the phrasing of an angel! I'm collecting some voices that I want to hear in my final hours when the time comes and yours is one of them. ....just beautiful !

[@Free_Born_John]

I was joining the army when this hit the charts in 1975. Such a great song, in days of simplistic moving music.

[@nickprica3127]

the songs of yester year had a story line or a meaning im 58 and can not find anything in todays music but im glad to have lived in what i think were better times

[@tribecop]

Ha! Me too!

[@thetourettesgamer8851]

@@nickprica3127 honestly I agree but there are some modern singers who’s songs echo back to that older style. Look up “passenger” the music made by this individual is fantastic

[@misterteaification]

I hope you mean 'simple' rather than 'simplistic'.

[@sundelong2727]

We love you England . She shall be endure forever despite pandemic . My love and prayers are with you from California , U.S.A

[@wfjw]

@@gillianmyers9170 IT is a beautiful song Gillian greeting from the U.K

[@mercian7]

Many thanks Sun..what a great statement!

[@bethrobb3684]

@@gillianmyers9170 I Agree 100% 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦❤️

[@vintagebrew1057]

Bless you Honey!

[@depaor50]

🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@NallDave]

Farewell Roger. Thank you for making my life better with your beautiful music. Rest in peace sir.

[@effiemooney8477]

Awh TY, I have loved his music since I was a child and now I am 66 and still loving it, memories and peace, God bless you!!

[@MeagainIA2011]

63

[@jeffj9322]

Remembering Roger Whittaker born on March 22, 1936. He was a Kenyan-born British singer-songwriter and musician. His music is an eclectic mix of folk music and popular songs, the latter variously in a crooning or in a schlager style. He is best known for his baritone singing voice and trademark whistling ability as well as his guitar skills. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Whittaker

[@AlfredTaylor-t7w]

Well, my brother, you have sailed your last farewell, we who love your music will surely miss you, but you will always be in our hearts. R.I.P Roger!!!

[@francismallard5892]

I saw Roger Whittaker in concert. It was somewhere in Florida. I was about 10. I wasn’t old enough to appreciate it, but to this day I remember being struck by his voice.

[@MrLesliegreen]

A truly great song the 1970's were made for this song!! Gets my vote certainly. Thank you Roger.

[@Rogerwhittaker100]

Thanks for completing and love ❤️

[@1646Southgate]

Simply exquisite!

[@1646Southgate]

I have always loved this song! God Bless Roger Whittaker!

[@neilfoster814]

And today, Roger is still with us, living in Kenya at the grand old age of 86!

[@Susan.1958]

I first listened to this song in the 60s pj used wear a bow pony tail they were all the fashion in the 60s.Who else is still listening to pj today 2024 🇬🇧

[@Pepi1312]

Now I listen to this touching ballad as last farewell to you. R.I.P. Roger. Thank you for all the wonderful emotions that you have given to your audience through your music!

[@ITSMZPOO]

ALWAYS LOVED THIS!

[@jaylangham1647]

This song is pure class , amazing voice amazing story and melody . Timeless class , well done roger .

[@joygilcart3063]

God Bless you Roger. x❤

[@neiltomkins4713]

Have you noticed how a lot of these excellent old songs used to tell a story, often very touching.

[@shelleyleach9589]

I was brought up on Rodger whittaker. He has an amazing voice. When I go on long walks I listen to his albums. Can't get better than that.

[@donaldsunny7836]

My first memories of any song were of this song when I was about 3 - 4 years old. I grew up in an orphanage in London in the early 1970s and the ladies who worked there used to sing it to the kids when it was on the radio.

[@ericbest468]

This sound is so beautifully and moving, I am left here in tears. Took me way back into the past.

[@johnnyM809]

My amazing mum who passed away in 2016 loved this song. RIP Mum and Roger Whittaker.

[@bellazaralilyruger6517]

This song reminds me of my loving father who passed on. He loved this song and many others by Roger Whittaker. 😢

[@ThePheonix2009]

My wife and I saw him in concert in San Diego. We got his autograph. I remember hearing this song in the 70's. Great man.

[@WaylandHonour]

All time classic brings a tear to my eye !

[@davidbusse3168]

One of the most stunning voices of all time. That resonance !

[@wandakennell8186]

Such a touching song and special

[@terencerollins7917]

I first heard this song as a schoolboy at aged nine, and it moved me even then. Having had an ex-pat career, over nine countries and 30-odd years,, and always longing to return to England, I still find it moving to this day. It's truly beautiful song, wonderfully delivered by Roger. The lyrics still stir me and the melody and the message remains uplifting to this day. Thanks Roger!

[@Rogerwhittaker100]

Thanks for completing and love ❤️

[@Druidia177X]

His voice sings the words of history! How can anyone not love these words of tongue from the master of our past.

[@scs295]

This song is one of the best songs ever. Totally PERFECT person to sing it & moving lyrics. They dont make em like this anymore. I loved it back in the day, but even more today. Love & respect, Roger Whittaker.

[@stevebrazilio]

As a music lover I've always asked myself what my favourite tune ever is... depends on what mood I'm in. Today it's The Last Farewell, makes me cry. This will always be in my top ten. Nostalgia - first heard this circa 1975 in a cafe with my parents as a small boy, in Devon, UK. Loved it then and love it now. RW's voice was superb!

[@AECEntertainment]

How he could sing these words without crying i don't know

[@chriswr7]

one of my mother's favourites. unfortunately lost to covid in february this year. keep listening, memories drift back ro your brain. can be quite pleasant but a bit tearful. i have my mother's cremation service on youtube, ive been watching a few times. just for the music and memories?

[@winsadventures650]

@@chriswr7 so sorry for your loss. Hope God will comfort you and give you strength to go on living

[@openureyes]

Amazing song