Search - Roger Whittaker :: Awakening

A wonderful collection that showcases Roger's versatility

08/12/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"People sometimes don't take Roger Whittaker seriously because of (A) all his TV commercials hawking his albums and (B) the fact that he so often is recording stuff like "Feelings" and "Memory." But this disc, which consists of all original material, is a great reminder of the power of the man's baritone and how he can make songs that are uniquely his own. Whether he's singing his own compositions or someone else's, they all flow together wonderfully well on "Awakening." And the album's concept, about the many seasons in a man's life, is deep and well developed in both the songs and Roger's style. My favorite tracks are the emotional "It Rains in the Heat of the Night;" "Shoot For the Moon," a lovely duet with Lene Siel; and the R&B-styled "Window of the Heart." Try this album without preconceived notions, and you'll be rewarded with the disc's richness and depth."

Worth the 7 year wait

Janet and Herm Houtz | USA | 02/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have always enjoyed Roger Whittaker's albums but this one tops them all. It tugs at your emotions and makes you want to sing. Even my granddaughter who is only a year and a half enjoys it!"

Inspiration and Awe

Kim Ann Dechristoforo | Brigantine,NJ USA | 01/23/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Inspiration and awe is what I felt after I listened to this cd. Roger imbues every song with genuine emotional clarity. "Awakenings" awakened in me a feeling of kinship with my own humanity."