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.
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Roger Whittaker Lyrics
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"Glory to the new-born King!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled."
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th' angelic host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"Glory to the new-born King!
Christ, by highest heaven adored:
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Late in time behold him come,
Offspring of the favored one.
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;
Hail, th'incarnate Deity:
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King!
Hail! the heaven-born
Prince of peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
Risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die:
Born to raise the son of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the new-born King !"
The lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," written by Charles Wesley in 1739, tells the story of Jesus' birth and the peace that he brings to the world. In the first stanza, the angels herald the birth of the new king and bring a message of peace to the earth. All nations are called to celebrate this triumph of the skies while proclaiming that Christ is born in Bethlehem. The choir joins the angels singing "Glory to the new-born King!"
In the second stanza, Christ is described as the highest adored heaven and the everlasting Lord. The Son of God comes in human form as an offspring of the favored one, Virgin Mary. Christ, veiled in flesh, comes to earth as a person so that man can see the embodiment of God as a human. Jesus lived among us, as Emmanuel, so that he could experience human emotions and show his love for humanity. We hear again the angels singing "Glory to the new-born King!"
The final stanza is a salutation to Jesus, the heaven-born prince of peace and the Son of Righteousness. He brings light and life to the world and rises with healing in his wings. As humans, we are not perfect, but Jesus was born to free us from sin and death. He was born to raise the son of the earth and give us a second rebirth. The angels close this song singing, "Glory to the new-born King!"
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers of God are singing,
"Glory to the new-born King!
"Celebrate the birth of the Savior!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
May there be peace and kindness throughout the world,
God and sinners reconciled."
As Christ is born, God and sinners are brought back together.
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
All nations should be filled with joy and arise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
Join the glorious celebration of the heavens;
With th' angelic host proclaim,
Proclaim with the angelic hosts,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"Christ has been born in Bethlehem."
Christ, by highest heaven adored:
Christ who is adored by the highest heaven:
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Christ who is the Lord forever;
Late in time behold him come,
After a long wait he has finally arrived,
Offspring of the favored one.
The chosen one's offspring.
Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see;
Although in flesh, see God Himself;
Hail, th'incarnate Deity:
Praise and worship the embodiment of God;
Pleased, as man, with men to dwell,
As a man, he was glad to dwell among humans,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Jesus, our God with us!
Hail! the heaven-born Prince of peace!
Hail! The Prince of peace born from Heaven!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Hail! The Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
He brings light and life to all,
Risen with healing in his wings;
Rising with healing in his power;
Mild he lays his glory by,
Gently He sets aside His divine majesty;
Born that man no more may die:
Born to ensure that man may never die;
Born to raise the son of earth,
Born to raise humanity,
Born to give them second birth.
Born to give humanity spiritual rebirth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers of God are singing,
"Glory to the new-born King !"
"Celebrate the birth of the Savior!"
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEROY ANDERSON
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Odilon da Silva Rocha
maravilhoso - se for feita uma lista dos 5 mais lindos de Natal, este tem que fazer parte.
ralph robinson
Beautiful version!