OK, so there’s a few things you may not know about me…
- I remember the theme song to a 1974 television series (loosely based on the movie of the same name) called “Born Free.” I don’t remember much of what it was about, but I remember as a child loving the theme song.
- I love to listen to Roger Whitaker. I don’t care if he’s someone only certain older, more refined, better educated, culturally appreciative, attractive, graying gentlemen and 11 year-old girls (my daughter) listen to. Being brought up a strict, religious, fundamentalist conservative from the South, I never listened to secular music, much less attended concerts. However, when my parents finally let me, Roger Whitaker was the first non-Southern Gospel singer I saw in concert.
- I’m in the clutches of the Christmas season, so that means my life is probably busier and more maddening than the average kindergartner.
Because of the above things you now know, I put together only a short version of Monday Monkey. Hope you don’t mind. Just keep coming back for more – if you dare.
And while you’re here, do a little reading. I’d appreciate your comments – just keep them Roger Whitaker-friendly.
P.S. Because of copyright law, this video cannot be viewed in Germany. Why only Germany? I have no idea. I am sure it is because I am playing a 36 second piece of “Born Free,” as recorded by Roger Whitaker. For the record, I did not ask permission, but I am begging Mr. Whitaker, my hero, and Germany, the place where my sister now lives, to forgive me. If I make any money as a result of this blog post, I’d be happy to share in the wealth. Sadly, there ain’t no wealth to be shared. So, for the second record, I didn’t write the song, nor record the song, and Roger Whitaker is a great guy – I hope.
“Born Free Monkey”
The Recovering Legalist 
I didn’t realise Roger Whittaker was popular in the US. He was one of very few artists that my father enjoyed and I guess it rubbed off on me as I have at least one LP on vinyl in the attic and obtained my favourite RW songs from iTunes. Hope the Christmas season isn’t too stressful for you. I remember what it was like for my family when I was a child as my father was also a Baptist pastor.
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Honestly, I don’t think he is very popular over here, at least not any more. I first became a fan when I heard “The Last Farewell” playing on the radio. That was his biggest hit in the States. I have always been considered strange for owning his music.
Now, after all these years, my little girl listened to him sing on my iPhone. She has become a bigger fan than me. She goes to sleep listening to him! She can even sing every word to the theme of The Fiddler on the Roof, and she even sings it with his ACCENT! HA!
One of her dreams is to meet him one day. Can you believe that? She’s only eleven!
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According to his Website Roger is 75 going on 76. Can’t believe it. The Last Farewell is probably my favourite too.
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I love Fiddler on the Roof! One of my favorite musicals and soundtracks! 🙂
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I love Monday Monkey no matter how short or long. He brightens my day. Thank you for sharing him and your words.
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You’re so sweet!
Anthony Psalm 57:2
Sent from iPhone.
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