ROGER WHITTAKER - MAMMY BLUE 1971 video free download


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Roger Whittaker was born in Nairobi, Kenya in 1936. Whittaker's parents, were originally from Staffordshire, England, where they owned and operated a grocery shop.His father had to move his family to Afrika for health reasons. That Roger Whittaker would eventually become a musician was no surprise, since his grandfather sang in various clubs, and his father played the violin. Roger learned to play the guitar. He went back to Britain in 1959 and released his first professional recording in 1962. In 1969 his own composition "Durham Town (The Leavin')," became Whittaker's first Top 20 hit in Britain. In 1971, Whittaker recorded "The Last Farewell," which would become his biggest hit and a signature song, selling over 11 million copies worldwide.

He has developed his own successful career in Germany, singing in their language. Roger Whittaker has also recorded in French and Spanish.

For unknown reasons, the original hit recordings of "The Last Farewell" and "Durham Town" are not available on CD anywhere. All current CD releases contain only re-records.

He is best known for his baritone singing voice and his trademark is his whistling ability.

"Mammy Blue" was composed originaly in french by Hubert Giraud in 1971 and it was an instant hit recorded by several performers in many languages: Nicoletta, Joel Dayde, Pop Tops(Phil Trim), Dalida, Demis Roussos, Nicole Croisille, Ricky Shayne, Ivana Spagna, Johnny Dorelli, José Mercé, James Darren, Vicky Leandros, Stories and Celine Dion.

"Mammy Blue" is such a wonderful song that even Julio Iglesias couldn't butcher it...

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Comments

9 years ago

Omar Lencina

ROGER WHITTAKER - MAMMY BLUE (1971)

9 years ago

Norman Zulu

all time great...can one ever grow old

9 years ago

Manintoga

Roger Hitmaker...

9 years ago

Maria Fiore Pilon

This is the one I always remember.

9 years ago

Rob Cunningham

I'm young for Roger Whittaker but my Dad had me listening to him when I was but a small boy and I thank God he did. Mr. Whittaker was very influential in my life and I hope I can pass his legacy onto my children. Thank you Mr. Whittaker 

10 years ago

Andy Dawson

This version its amazing and much up beat and funkier :-)

11 years ago

kağan zengin

Turkey:)

11 years ago

Cj Martin

I just love his songs...and his voice

11 years ago

Ariel5185

ARIEL DEAM cantando Mammy Blue (Videoclip). ¡Éxito en toda América! Miralo aquí en Youtube. También puedes visitar el Club de Fans y Fotos por el Mundo en Facebook ! ! !

12 years ago

Anner Chisline

. . . as does the "wacka wacka" guitar riff.

12 years ago

Anner Chisline

The background singers crack me up. T

12 years ago

pbamse

@sorgintasun19 Nicoletta was not the original version. Ivana Spagna made her recording debut with the song in early 1971 and shortly after The Pop Tops and Joel Dayde recorded it too and reached the # 1 on the charts in many countries months later. Nicoletta did it after them and just reached the # 4 .

12 years ago

Matthias Kellermann

He is feeling the lyrics.

12 years ago

Danyel795

beautiful version of this song.

12 years ago

21fa

охуенно, чо

12 years ago

ranisha29

thanks...lov this song....RW is swsome.

12 years ago

Stingray2070

I love this version. His voice ist perfekt for this song.

12 years ago

JD Artistry

\m/ò.ó\m/

12 years ago

EmeraldCity

It's so good to hear him again. It has made my day a brighter day. A long time fan. Where are you???

12 years ago

freddythefrog1000

I love Rogers music all of it. Nothing like it around anymore. It's a sad day for our Music. Does anyone know where I can find his "wee wee tot"?

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