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Roger Whittaker dies

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Roger Whittaker dies

Post by matt1 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:29 pm

Singer songwriter Roger Whittaker (of 1970 "New World In The Morning" & 1975 "The Last Farewell") has died at 87 years old. My late parents liked his music being played on WGER "Beautiful 102" in the 70's & 80's!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Whittaker


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Re: Roger Whittaker dies

Post by matt1 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:31 pm

Got the rare 1977 "The Best Of" (12 song CD) which was reissued either in 1988 or 1989 BUT RCA Victor took it out the market in 1990. The song "Durham Town" is the French version.
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Re: Roger Whittaker dies

Post by bugzapper » Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:24 am

The Time-Life Christmas Treasury collection features a couple of Christmas songs by Roger.
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Re: Roger Whittaker dies

Post by kager » Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:51 am

He had a soft/mellow singing voice, which was well-suited for remakes/covers of others' hits...



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Re: Roger Whittaker dies

Post by matt1 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:55 am

The Al Capps Orchestra "New World In The Morning". Heard this with my late parents back then on "Beautiful 102" WGER (former 102.5 FM in Bay City) during the mid & late 70's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSzVedm ... stra-Topic
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Post by matt1 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:57 am

"Durham Town" also by The Al Capps Orchestra (also heard back then on "Beautiful 102" WGER). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvILmhk ... stra-Topic
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Re: Roger Whittaker dies

Post by matt1 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:00 am

Roger "I Don't Believe In If Anymore". This song reminds me of Michigan driving up north to see deer!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0YxwsF ... aker-Topic
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Re: Roger Whittaker dies

Post by matt1 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:02 am

This song was my late parents favorite "The First Hello, The Last Goodbye" from 1976. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RPj8N0 ... ycoolsound
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