He became widely known for his version of "Wind Beneath My Wings" (1982), as well as his own compositions "Durham Town (The Leavin')" (1969) and "I Don't Believe in If Anymore" (1970), his 1970 hit "New World in the Morning" and his 1975 hit "The Last Farewell" (his only single to hit the US Billboard Hot 100, making it to the Top 20).
Whittakers first chart success came in 1969 when "Durham Town (The Leavin')" was his first UK Top 20 hit. In 1970 came two follow-up hits, "I Don't Believe In If Anymore" (Top 10) and "New World In The Morning" (Top 20), and 1971 brought two smaller hit singles "Why" and "Mamy Blue".
Whittaker was absent from the UK singles chart until 1975, when "The Last Farewell" went Top 3, after which it was another eleven years until "Skye Boat Song" returned him to the Top 10 of the singles chart.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Whittaker had success in Germany, with German language songs produced by Nick Munro (unable to speak German at that time, Whittaker sang the songs phonetically). In time he became more fluent in German and sang and was interviewed in German on Danish television in November 2008. Whittaker retired from touring in 2013.
Anytime
Roger Whittaker Lyrics
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Anytime you're feelin' blue
Anytime you feel downhearted
That will prove your love for me is true
Anytime you're thinkin' about me
That's the time, I'll be thinkin' of you
So anytime you say you want me back again
Anytime you're feelin' lonely
Anytime you're feelin' blue
Anytime you feel downhearted
That will prove your love for me is true
Anytime you're thinkin' about me
That's the time I think of you
So anytime you say you want me back again
That's the time I come back home to you
Anytime you're thinkin' about me
That's the time, I think of you
Anytime you say you want me back again
That's the time I come back home to you
That's the time I come back home to you
That's the time I come back home to you
Hello, there
Roger Whittaker's song "Anytime" is a classic expression of love and devotion. The lyrics convey the message that the singer's love for his partner knows no bounds, and that he will always be there for them, no matter what. The chorus reinforces this message by saying that whenever the partner needs him, he will come back home to them. The chorus is also repeated multiple times to emphasize the singer's commitment to his partner.
The verses of the song further emphasize the singer's devotion to his partner by saying that whenever they feel lonely, blue, or downhearted, it will prove their love for him is true. The lyrics suggest that the partner's emotions are a reflection of their love for the singer. The singer also assures his partner that he is always thinking of them and that they are always on his mind.
Overall, the lyrics convey a timeless message of love and devotion that resonates with listeners even today. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the message, and the lyrics are simple yet powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Anytime you're feelin' lonely
Whenever you're feeling lonely
Anytime you're feelin' blue
Whenever you're feeling sad
Anytime you feel downhearted
Whenever you feel discouraged or disheartened
That will prove your love for me is true
These moments will demonstrate your true love for me
Anytime you're thinkin' about me
Whenever you're thinking of me
That's the time, I'll be thinkin' of you
During those times, I'll be thinking of you as well
So anytime you say you want me back again
If you ever express a desire for me to return
That's the time I'll come back home to you
I'll return home to you then
That's the time I come back home to you
Again, that's when I'll return home to you
That's the time I come back home to you
Once more, that's when I'll come back to you
Hello, there
This isn't part of the song lyrics, but a separate greeting
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Written by: Herbert Happy Lawson
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Nigel
on Jenny
I'm not sure by any means, but I wonder whether taking the midnight train is ultimately a metaphor for a more final journey. I also wonder if RW had someone specific in mind whose fate prompted this powerful song. I like it very much.