Last Farewell
Roger Whittaker
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9 facts about this song
Song Background"Last Farewell" is a song by British-Kenyan folk singer Roger Whittaker.
- Whittaker is best known for his baritone singing voice and his skills on the guitar and whistling.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit achieving chart success globally.
- It reached the number 2 spot in the UK Singles Chart in 1975, making it Whittaker's biggest UK hit.
- In the United States, "Last Farewell" reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart in 1975.
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CompositionThe song was written by Ron Webster, a Silversmith from Birmingham, England.
- It is set in the naval military milieu, where a serviceman is saying his last goodbyes before heading off to sea.
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Impact on Career"Last Farewell" proved instrumental in cementing Roger Whittaker's musical legacy.
- After its release, the song helped to propel Whittaker's career to an international level.
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Cover VersionsElvis Presley, known as the King of Rock and Roll, covered "Last Farewell" in his album "Today" in 1975.
- Other artists such as Kamahl and Slim Whitman also covered this famous song.
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AccoladesIn 1976, Whittaker's rendition of "Last Farewell" bagged the Ivor Novello Award for 'Best Song Musically and Lyrically'.
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Song PopularityAs of 2021, more than 125 version of this song exists in various languages across the world.
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Music VideoThe simple, heart-touching narrative of "Last Farewell" is beautifully depicted in the music video featuring Whittaker himself signing against stunning backdrops of ocean and landscape.
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International SuccessThe song was a major hit not only in English-speaking countries, but also in other parts of the world.
- In Germany, the song spent a record 50 weeks in the top 20 of the singles chart.
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