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dennyelvis
08-11-2009, 03:40 AM
The Last Farewell ... by Roger Whittaker or Elvis ?

This for me is one of those rare occassions when i find the original almost as good as our mans version, when whittaker sings it i seem to visualise the ocean waves, the ship, better somehow. But when i hear Elvis's version i seem to focus more on the story, the heartbreak etc, i guess no one puts quite as much emotion into a song than the King.

:notworthy
buttonhead
08-11-2009, 05:57 AM
The Last Farewell ... by Roger Whittaker or Elvis ?

This for me is one of those rare occassions when i find the original almost as good as our mans version, when whittaker sings it i seem to visualise the ocean waves, the ship, better somehow. But when i hear Elvis's version i seem to focus more on the story, the heartbreak etc, i guess no one puts quite as much emotion into a song than the King.

:notworthy


Elvis does better IMO... in fact i listened to it over and over last night (y)(y)(y)
elvislady
08-11-2009, 07:05 AM
I just listened to them both and i say elvis version is better, a a great song!


roger
YouTube - Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell


elvis
YouTube - The Last Farewell - Elvis Presley

elvislady:D:D
datalore
08-11-2009, 08:21 AM
Both men did a really good job on the song but I'm gonna be biased lol in my opinion where I think Elvis' version is better. This was one of my favorite Elvis songs from the late seventies.
Getlo
08-11-2009, 09:21 AM
I loathe the song - always have - and never listen to any version of it!
elvislady
08-11-2009, 10:13 AM
I loathe the song - always have - and never listen to any version of it!

denny was asking which one we preferd... just listen to them you might find you like elvis version!

elvislady:):)
Tommy
08-11-2009, 10:15 AM
Of course it's the Elvis version for me. (y)
debtdbruno
08-11-2009, 12:39 PM
Not a fan of the song per-se, however I do prefer Elvis' version. It's all about the emotion he puts into a song, nobody does it better
Lyndon
08-11-2009, 01:59 PM
I loathe the song - always have - and never listen to any version of it!

Watch this, and admit that you like what you hear.

YouTube - NANA MOUSKOURI and ROGER WHITTAKER - The Last Farewell
LuckyJackson
08-11-2009, 02:24 PM
Got to be Elvis version - no comparison!
rickb
08-11-2009, 05:38 PM
Sorry, i don't like either version.
buttonhead
08-11-2009, 06:02 PM
I loathe the song - always have - and never listen to any version of it!

Just curious... why not ??? :wiggle:....:)
LISY
08-11-2009, 11:51 PM
I love Elvis' version... Getlo are you an aussie? just curious because if you are I would totally understand you loathing it, it was shoved down our throat here when I was a kid in the seventies, RW's version that is...we had to sing it at school even...b.o.r.i.n.g.!!!
celine
08-12-2009, 02:39 AM
I like the song, especially Elvis' version!
President Presley
08-12-2009, 02:47 AM
I like both versions and I agree with dennyelvis.
Getlo
08-12-2009, 08:44 AM
Watch this, and admit that you like what you hear.

(edited Getlo, since I removed the initial reply.)

The song sucks, IMO.

Welcome back ... :rolleyes:
Getlo
08-12-2009, 08:45 AM
Getlo are you an aussie? just curious because if you are I would totally understand you loathing it, it was shoved down our throat here when I was a kid in the seventies

Yes, I am an Aussie and was a kid and teen in the 70s, but I rarely, if ever, heard it.

Once or twice was enough. Not even Elvis can polish this you-know-what.
elvislady
08-12-2009, 08:48 AM
Yes, I am an Aussie and was a kid and teen in the 70s, but I rarely, if ever, heard it.

Once or twice was enough. Not even Elvis can polish this you-know-what.

awww thats a bit harsh getlo!

elvislady :D
Sonny
08-12-2009, 08:52 AM
To me, the Whitaker version seems more believable, since he was a British singer, making the lyrics a bit more acceptable.

Elvis probably liked the old versions and tried it. Indeed not one of his better recordings, but he did what he could with it.
jak
08-12-2009, 09:26 AM
If forced to listen to this song I would go with Elvis.Having said that,I wish Elvis never would have recorded it.For me that song represents the wrong direction he took with his recording career.Still I know many people who like it.
LISY
08-13-2009, 03:55 AM
Yes, I am an Aussie and was a kid and teen in the 70s, but I rarely, if ever, heard it.

Once or twice was enough. Not even Elvis can polish this you-know-what.

Well you were lucky then;).....I do understand how you feel, but I don't know Elvis did redeem it for me..:hmm: think it might be Elvis telling me "I am beautiful and he loves me more than the spoken word can tell"...didn't really want to hear that from Roger LOL:P
dennyelvis
08-13-2009, 04:39 AM
Thanx for al the varied comments guys, caused quite a stir , lol, it came of course from the EPB LP in 76 , i can tell u i bought it , and must admit i always liked the album, a bit underated imo, any of u guys think the rest of the album was strong, apart from that darn SHIP SONG ....
SleepyJack
08-13-2009, 06:21 AM
I`ve always liked the "Boulevard" album.....okay his voice sounded a bit laboured and tired at times and the collection of songs are a bit on the heartbroken side of things... but I love it!..... and I like "The Last Farewell" also!!...there is a weariness to it that really does feel like a farewell.