Black aka Colin Vearncombe - Book of Celebration

We’re aware that some people couldn’t make it to the memorial service in Liverpool. We set up this online book of celebration to give anyone a chance to share their memories of Colin and his music, along with any messages for the family.

We have now closed the Book of Celebration to new entries but all previous entries remain below to view.

589 entries.

Karen Sewell from Liverpool wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:07 pm

A wonderful man with a wonderful voice. Hope you had a 'Wonderful Life'
RIP Colin, You are so sadly missed XX

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Eddy from Swinton wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:07 pm

I just want to take this opportunity to thank Colin for providing a wonderful musical background to my student years and growing up in South Yorkshire. Whenever I hear tracks like 'Wonderful Life, 'Sweetest Smile' and 'Ravel In The Rain' I am reminded of happy times.

Thanks Colin and Godbless you & the loved ones you leave behind xx

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Lorna Walsh from Old Windsor wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:05 pm

Thank you for the music, clever man. Fly up to the moon and rest how you want to.

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Claudia from Hamburg wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:04 pm

I was so sorry to hear that you're gone. You'll be missed deeply. Thank you for the music.

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Dario from Turin wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:03 pm

Riposa in pace in una meravigliosa vita eterna, Colin.

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Jason from Brisbane wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:01 pm

Loved your words, loved your music have done since your very first album, thank you Colin for so many songs and so many memories.

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Vicky Dunbar from Huntly wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:01 pm

You brought a lot of joy to my life Colin. God bless you and your family.

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Stefan from Friedersdorf wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:01 pm

God bless you Colin. Thanks for the music

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Adam Jay from Seaford wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:00 pm

For the past 10 years I've had the joy of listening to your voice ! Seeing you twice live was amazing especially the 2nd time when I got to meet you. Thank you so much for everything you did - Adam

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Paul Tabor from Derby wrote on 19th February 2016 at 1:00 pm

I was seven years old and you were singing Wonderful Life on Top of the pops. That memory of hearing that amazing song has stayed with me all this time. You have left treasure for future generations to discover and cherish as I do. May you rest in peace Colin. You have left far too soon x

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Eoghan Greene from Wexford wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:58 pm

My Elvis, my Lennon, my Bowie...you were my voice for every broken heart I ever had, including today's. My last hero. RIP Colin Vearncombe (Black). Much love, respect and condolences to family, friends and fans.

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Wolfgang from Berlin ( Germany) wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:58 pm

I renember than last concert in Berlin which one i have See you and now i stay in Liverpool to say "good by Colin"

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Dan from Bucharest wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:57 pm

His music and his 'magic is everywhere', in our life and in our souls...forever. ❤ R.I.P Colin.

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Mandy Brookfield from Shrewsbury wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:57 pm

Thankyou for your voice and your music xx

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Carol Grant from Dublin wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:55 pm

Comedy will always be my favourite album, so glad I got to befriend you Colin and so sad you never played Dublin, rest in peace, your voice lives on xxx

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Teresa from Calne Wiltshire wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:55 pm

RIP BEAUTIFUL MAN AND THANK YOU FOR YOU AND YOUR MUSIC ❤️

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Neil McCrudden from Eastbourne wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:54 pm

I was so sad to hear of the death of Colin. His songs back in the eighties gave me so some much entertainment. Great songwriter and singer. Will be sadly missed... x

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Martina from Zagreb, Croatia wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:54 pm

You will be missed...

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Obkgopotse from Johannesburg wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:52 pm

Thanks for all the memories Colin, as toy said "good times or bad". May your family find comfort in your music and love from across the world. Rest in Peace Dear Legend

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Dinah whitaker from Melbourne wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:52 pm

Your music and lyrics have kept my soul going. God bless.

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