Awakening is Roger Whittaker's first album of new, contemporary songs in many a year, and while it isn't among his very best, it's nevertheless fairly successful, thanks to a good choice of material and assured performances by Whittaker. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Roger Whittaker lends his trademark mellow sound to traditional favorites like "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling," "Danny Boy" and "Down by the Sally Garden" on Irish Standards, a collection which will appeal not only to Whittaker fans but to anyone infatuated by the Celtic sound. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
While not the strongest of the Roger Whittaker Christmas collections, Happy Holidays will still please fans with its mellow renditions of favorites including "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "The First Noel" and "Silent Night." ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide