Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87

[ravip]

Folk singer Roger Whittaker, famous for his 1969 hit song Durham Town and expert whistling, has died at the age of 87.

His other hits included The Last Farewell and New World in the Morning, and he sold nearly 50 million records around the world, his website said.

After starting in folk clubs, his successes included the Skye Boat Song, a duet with Des O'Connor in 1986.

 

He was also able to sing in several languages.

 

They included German and French, allowing him to appeal to a wide audience, especially in Germany, where he was particularly popular.

Whittaker was born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1936, while his parents were from Staffordshire, England.

 

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[sherwood]

Everybody talks about a new world in the morning.

So long Roger, I will give you a whistle now and again.

[jvs]

He died 13th of this month.

Great voice.

 

[pgrahmm]

Seemed to be a likeable guy.....

He had a nice, mellow voice......

[Lacessit]

RIP a superb singer, with impeccable diction.

[thaibeachlovers]

Sorry to hear that. Loved his singing, especially Last Farewell, which I find very emotional, having had more than a few last farewells of my own.

 

RIP.