Murray Walker - it wasnt work
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- Murray Walker is also known as the "Voice of Formula 1" and for many racing fans worldwide he is part and parcel of the sport they fell in love with. Murray has gained a global following since 1978 when he started as the BBC television commentator, but his career began in 1948 traveling around the United Kingdom covering motorbike events for radio.
He has a distinctive, enthusiastic commentary style and is known for his gentlemanly and considerate conduct, seeing the best in drivers. There is no doubt that without him Formula 1 would not be as popular as it is now.
Just before his 90th birthday I had the opportunity to meet him in his house in the beautiful English countryside to talk about how he started, the challenges of commentating with James Hunt and why he rates Prost ahead of Senna. - Sport
Rest in peace Murray. This video should be much more widely viewed: a magificent summary of this wonderful man's life and career. Thank you for sharing it with us Mario.
Here here!
Started watching F1 in 2021 and never heard of Murray before then. Almost 3 years later and I wished I was born a few decades earlier to hear this legend commentate. It’s not Murray’s passion, passion is Murray. Rest in peace.
Murray desserves a knighthood he really does, he is a fantastic man and has passionate joy of motor racing
Exactly, Patrick Head, Jackie Stewart, frank Williams, Stirling moss, Murray needs to be next
He obviously hasn't donated enough money to the Conservative party to warrant a knighthood...
People receive knighthoods for less. He totally serves to be Sir Murray Walker.
Yeah maybe he's a fantastic man but fuck is his voice annoying.
Oswald Bolcke you must not have grown up listening to his F1 broadcasts. Races haven’t been the same without him calling them. The guys calling the races now just don’t have the enthusiasm, even Martin Brundle, who was his last co-commentator, doesn’t have the same spark as he did when he worked with Murray.
I miss his commentary. He is the true voice of F1.
Indeed, the voice of F1.
@@wojtgt7447 indeed 👍
13/03/2021 - today we lost a legend. RIP Murray.
My mind has been thinking of Murray alot lately. So many high profile natural deaths lately. Now 92 and still strong, I really want to see Murray get to 100 and still be well. A national treasure in my heart forever and always.
Roger Wilco What the hell at you talking about? He isn't dead.
Roger Wilco Not Funny!
Roger Wilco Not Funny!
Sadly he was only able to make it to 97, he will be sadly missed
@@Eliteerin Gut-wrenching news. RIP.
Murray says Jakie Stewart is the best person in Formula 1, but lets face it, Murray is the best and most important person in F1!
For sure! He MUST be inducted into the Formula 1 Hall of Fame, it's a shame he wasn't in his lifetime. Title it honorary or whatever, I don't think anyone (at least no worthy listening to) would complain "He wasn't a driver"...
Jackie, not Jakie
Tank Commander Murray Walker, you're an absolute gentleman. Formula One has never been quite the same without you in the box. It's about time the Queen gave you a knighthood. God Bless you Murray!
A true English gentleman and THE voice of F1
RIP of the greatest commentator of any sport
RIP to the voice of F1. Thank you Murray
sharp as a knife at 90 plus
He was brilliant man and the voice of F1. F1 is missing a voice like his- nowadays its too platonic and lacks the enthusiasm he had. He is and forever will be sorely missed
he just doesn't look 90 he looks like he's in his 60's. I grew up listening to this man commentate in the 90's till retirement I loved his 'murrayisms' the royal family please make this man a sir. a living legend.
Watching this just after learning the devastating news of his passing, a true legend and inspirational icon of motorsport. Rest in peace Murray Walker
Couldn't have put it better myself. Fully agree.
RIP Murray Walker the voice of F1.
Probably the voice of my childhood. I was blessed to be growing up in the era of Piquet, Senna, Prost and Mansell - Murray's commentary was as much a part of Formula One to me as the cars and drivers. I think it's an absolute travesty that he hasn't been Knighted. Murray is a national treasure, probably an international one.
Mike M Completely agree; the era of Piquet, Senna, Prost and Mansell, with Murray giving his typically over enthusiastic commentary was so amazingly engaging. I've tried to get my oldest son interested in F1, but these days it is so DULL!
Trouble is now it's reached the point where the technology is more important than the man behind the wheel. Johnny Herbert said as much on the radio today.
...hasn't been Knighted yet?! The world has certainly gone wrong.
He has an OBE, but not a Knighthood. For his services to motorsport and broadcasting, I find it amazing he hasn't. Even those who don't know F1 have heard of him.
I can't believe it. In my book, Murray Walker is as important as even Patrick Head who got knighted....
Murray Walker, the real F1 commentator. His commentary was legendary and there was and still is, also in 2022, knowbody who gave the F1 colour like Murray did. RIP, let we never forget Murray!
Murray - I'm writing this assuming you will read it. I feel sometimes you feel a bit embarrassed about your 'Murrayisms'....but let it be known we wouldn't change you for the world. You epitomise all what we saw in and loved about motorsport. And you brought that drama and passion to our living rooms, to our conversations and to our hearts. We love you Murray. I met you as a young boy about 20 years ago at a signing of your book, and you said 'that was a good one of me' when my dad took our photo. Truth is, everything was a good one of you. Rest easy pal. A fan, a gentleman, a legend.
And I'm sad not just because you've gone, but because you took what represented so much. A generation of men, who took pride and joy in motorsport, and cars and competition. The sport is different today. Better in some ways, but poorer in so many others. What happened to the simple days of driving miles to stand in the cold to watch our heroes battle it out. To the days of normal blokes who sold cars though the week battling it out on our TV sets, real men with real hearts and real life struggles. To the days of, being a young boy, genuine excitement and admiration of my heroes risking everything for the glory. I don't want to talk about how I feel about racing these days, I just want to remember the past. F1, BTCC, Le Mans, CART, rallying...hey even NASCAR. The late 90s were amazing. Murray was in love with the relative simplicity of racing cars, and racing them fast....and these days we've fallen out of love with the motorcar. And this is why I'm sad.
Today I woke up to the news that Murray has finally taken the checkered flag, and I'm watching this with a lump in my throat.
I could listen to him for hours. What a wonderful man with a sharp mind
I was born in 2001, and only this year really got into Formula 1. I never got to experience watching a race with Murray's commentary, but I'm certain that it would have been the best I've ever seen if I could have. Rest In Peace Murray Walker, you were a very great man❤
rest in peace, legend
RIP Murray. Godspeed you actual legend.
Murray Walker is one old bloke that I could actually listen to talk about his life story. Guy is a legend!
I was thinking about Murray on Saturday (purely coincidence) as I was rearranging my collection and found myself flicking through one of his many books. I spent some time figuring out what age he must be now and thinking that "it's still comforting to know he's still around at least". I usually check the F1 news several times a day but on this occasion didn't check in again until late Sunday evening and learned the gut wrenching news a little later than the rest of the world. I am still sad and can't quite believe it (I know he WAS 97) but he was no ordinary man. He was Murray. F1 will not change (as it was already much less enjoyable without him for the past 20 years) but the world feels emptier now he is gone. We LOVED you Murray and we will continue to miss you. Thank you for being all you were.
I had the pleasure of knowing and spending time with Murray. I was on that plane with him ton Coventry. He served me my food and drink on the plane dressed as a Hostie and i still have the T shirt. A great man. . . .
There will never be one like Murray . All the drivers and the teams knew Murray and loved him. The words he used were amazing. Many words I can write about Murray that I think. the best words I can say. Is thank you Murray for the years you gave us. We miss you. As Murray said I have to stop now because I have a lump in my throat.
R.I.P. Murray you'll be missed!
One of the Greatest Play by Play Commentators ever. He made mistakes but who doesnt? Crofty is growing on me but noone will ever replace Murray
Legend and Gentleman. The day Murray retired is the day a part of F1 died too! Rip
Rip legend
Sad to hear Murray got depressed because he thought he was seen as someone who made a lot of mistakes whilst commentating.
I hope by the time he passed, he knew how much he was loved and respected as a commentator and as a man.
Great interview.
First it was Stirling Moss, now Murray Walker. Silver Hatch has lost not one, but two legends. The heart and the soul of the racing track.
It wasn't work, you can have a rest now Murray 👍😢rip
You are now up there with all the legends. Wonder what you and Fangio are talking about. Or what you and Hunt are fighting about.
Rest in peace, Murray.
RIP Murray. Your voice is one of the soundtracks of my childhood.
Rest well and thank you.
Formula 1 is quite dismal without Murray's wonderful commentaries. Watching this video of the great man made me both happy and quite sad. He is greatly missed and Formula 1 is lesser without him.
A remarkable man and a true gentleman. Murray's contribution to the sport of F1 is beyond our ability to adequately describe in words I would say. I just wish that people such as he could live forever. Thank's for the memories Murray.
RIP Sir Murray. A truly inspirational man to millions of people.
Rest in peace legend, I never watched you live but I still know how much of an impact you had on f1 and motorsports in general. ❤️
Murray Walker we need u in F1
F1 need a Murray Walker
There will never be anyone like Murray. RIP.
RIP Murray. Jimmy brought me here.
Oh yes, Jimmy...er who?
People will say it was work, It was a Career, It was a Life.
RIP Murray Walker ❤
Formula 1 wouldn’t be the global behemoth it is....if it wasn’t for the voice that is Murray Walker
I loved his commentary, he was brilliant
Thanks Jimmy Broadbent for the recommendation. Rest in Peace, Murray 😔
Miss you Murray and to the few negative people your a No 1.fan to millions.. RIP. Sir Murray Walker....in my eyes anyway.
Murray you were a legend. F1 was made all the more exciting because of you! ❤
Thank you Mario. Please don't lose this video. Its a treasure.
The voice of Formula 1 - it has never been the same since his passing.
This legend was, is & always will be my hero. 100% responsible for getting me hooked on F1 in 1996. There's a saying "dont meet your heroes" i was lucky enough to meet Murray and Murray is the exception to that saying. R.I.P
RIP old friend, you'll be sorely missed.
Murray is the commentary GOAT. Not just the greatest F1 or motor racing commentator, but the greatest commentator in the history of any sport.
The voice of my childhood's Sunday mornings... Hearing Walker is an instant connection to a warm time enjoyed with a father, now past.
the best British motor sport commentator of all and true gentleman Murray Walker I salute you sir
The days of Murray Walker and James Hunt commentating on the racing in the 80s was the best, even when the racing wasn't exciting murray would provide that enthusiasim and make it watchable, todays F1 is sadly lacking characters on and off the track, Murray thanks for the golden years of F1.
I actually preferred the Murray/Martin combo. James usually sounded like he didn't want to be there. Martin usually had something interesting to say.
And take that!! Oh my godness!! Epic moment by "God Murray"
Piquet vs Salazar 1982 Hockenheim Grand Prix
Wonderful to hear a passionate expert like Murray again. Sad to think this was published just weeks before Michael's ski accident...😕 RIP Murray we will always miss you, it's not the same without you.
RIP Murray you were a legend.
Murray Walker is my all time favourite commentator. I love his passion and his impulsive commentating imperfections on the spur of the moment were all part of his charm!
That bit about Bernie Ecclestone however, whilst I agree that he has massively improved the sport for the public viewing and in terms of safety, it has gone a bit too far the other way. Too many rules on defending your position, the false sense of overtaking with DRS and the modern, dreary race tracks that pop up in the middle east and Asia makes me long for the pre 2000 era.
We do need newer venues for F1 though. As the cars change so should the tracks.
That and it would foolish to not try and gain more audiences in the Middle East and Asia.
I'm 54 years old and Murray has been a huge part of my life for 43 of those years. The irony is that I never met him, he didn't know me, but I knew him through my love of motor sport, primarily Formula One but also BTCC and Rally Cross. I don't think anyone who followed Murray would dispute he was as big as any of the icons in the sport, Enzo Ferrari, Bernie Ecclestone, Ayrton Senna etc. For his knowledge, fanatical enthusiasm and character, he gave as much, if not more than any team owner or driver. He was and always will be the voice of Formula One and the voice of my youth! I'm not ashamed to say I cried from the bottom of my soul when I heard the dear man had passed away, but what a fantastic full life he lead and what a vast legacy he has left us with. What a fabulous race he must be commentating on in heaven now; the grid with Jim Clark, Fangio, Sir Stirling, Ayrton and so many others. There won't be a moments peace up there with Murray. GOD BLESS YOU MURRAY! THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL, PRECIOUS MEMORIES.
Murray added about 50% more excitement to f1 back in the day. I hope in heaven all f1 has Murray commentary.
it was never about right or wrong for me, it was the passion for the sport
R I P Murray
Rest In Peace Murray...
Thank you for all contribution in F1 Murray. You make us remember all life of Formula 1. Respect for you always.
Here's a funny odd Murray Walker story (kinda)... I have several older Formula 1 games for the PlayStation. I won the British GP as Roberto Moreno driving a Forti-Ford. The prerecorded and programmed Murray Walker nearly had a stroke tripping about Moreno and Forti winning a grand prix!! Playing in a different year, I won the WDC as Ukyo Katayama driving a Minardi. Murray's prerecorded and programmed response was priceless!!!
The soundtrack to my childhood . He will never be bettered :-) God bless you Murray
And there here goes.
RIP Murray. 1923-2021.
*2021
I thought you were fantastic Murray I still miss your comintary in FI it is 2015 now wish you were here Gordon from oz
Ancestors take you rest. I loved F1 because You were so enthiusasm.
him and james hunt together where the only reason i watched in the late 80's.
Murray is F1. F1 is Murray. He was the best commentator the sport has ever known. Not only F1 but motorsport in general. To this day i can still hear hos voice ringing out over the TV!!
R.I.P MURRAY YOU ARE A LEGEND OF F1
Murray is the gold standard for a life well-lived.
Lived and followed his dreams with such a passion that carried over to everyone who heard him speak, fought in the war, coined iconic slogans as an 'ad man' in the 60s, travelled the world, married his love, being wed for many decades.
We will never know his like again.
RIP Murray Walker.
Thanks for the memories, Murray!
I unfortunately knew him only through old Formula 1 videos, because back when I was young, I didn't have access to Formula 1 in English commentary. Still though, I'm truly heartbroken by the news of his death. The world of Formula 1 will never be the same again. May he rest in peace...
I love murray walker! The enthusiasm in his voice for F1 commentary is missed! Murrayisms
Just getting to see this in 2021 but all the better for it. Totally captivating and revealing interview on who Murray Walker was and his place in F1. Gloves off stuff, so forthright in his views, absolutely brilliant Mario. RiP Murray.
He made it exciting like no one else.
RIP - A true legend
All modern commentators need radio experience.
Tear in the eye at the end, love Murray!
Incredible to see he lived to be almost a hundred years old. Rest in peace Murray, you've brought enormous joy to generations of motorsports fans!
So sad learning of Murray Walker passing away. Like many watched motor sport addictively with Murray's commentary from a young age. Murray made me a life long passionate F1 follower. Lovely to read all the hundreds of wonderful comments from everyone. Murray you will truly be missed. RIP old chap.
Lovely interview, thanks for posting it. I especially love the bit on Ayrton Senna, Murray has been very outspoken.
Murray Walker- forget the gaffes & whether you agree with his opinions or not- the man is a true gentleman.
A defining piece of the F1 jigsaw for us fans whilst we were growing up....
His gaffs were what made his commentary so amazing . It was part of what demonstrated his passion and excitement. It's the same as if it was an any man doing commentary, one of us .
As a little boy aged 5 I might not of found a passion for all things F1 if it were not for this man.
So thank you Murray for being an inspiration, I may not have reached the dizzy heights of F1 but it has lead me to some interesting positions, discoveries and inventions of my own.
Nothing ‘old fool’ about Murray Walker - who ever wrote that was a fool - he was an absolute genius as a commentator! RIP.
Daily Mail made Murray retire? Well that's one more reason to hate them and wish they all end up bankrupt.
Thank you for this Mario, this is a wonderful interview.
And Murray, you're a hero of the sport. Anybody who knows anything is eternally thankful for your excellent work behind the microphone. F1 without your voice will never be the same. You made it even more special for me, and i'm sure many other people feel the same.
What a loveley man.
RIP Legend, forever F1.
I saw Murray give a speech on the QE2 when I worked on it back in 2002 or 2003. What an amazing story teller, and gentleman he is. F1 just hasn't been the same since he left.
That was the most epic sendoff I've ever heard. Absolute legend of a guy RIP
What a fantastic interview. Dreary Sunday afternoon and hearing Murray's voice in the background. Some things are timeless
Tremendous interview and great photography as well! Thank you so much for giving us this utterly professional yet still intimate look into the soul of one of the greatest Formula 1 personalities ever.
Race On, Murray.
I have been watching old f1 races from the 80s and 90s and murray was the commentator and with his enthusasm it made the races was so entertaining I sometimes I wish he would come back as a commentator
I would love to sit down and have a chat with Murray Walker he would be blown away by my knowledge of motor racing
this is just so great listening to this living legend. his stories are so enthralling.
Wow. Thank you, Mario Muth.
Thank you very much, superb interview and superb production,
and please give my best to Murray.
Just the sheer number of nice comments listed here, from years ago as well.. show how loved he was. RIP Murray you are missed.. Brilliant to listen to...