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.
Dianne Scott from Pontefract wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:52 pm
God Bless you Colin, thank you for all your music, love to your family at this sad time. Hope you are in a Wonderful life for evermore xxx

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Rebecca from Sydney wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:51 pm
thank you for your music... we have your songs to Cherish forever..... xxx

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Martin Clarke from Hereford wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:51 pm
Thank you Colin. Just, thank you.

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Jonathan Fletcher from Burton upon Trent wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:51 pm
Still cannot believe you've joined that ever increasing gig of stars and legends in the sky....I'm sure you're having a great time up there with the greats....RIP Colin.....I'm sure it's a wonderful life up there and your sweetest smile is there for all to see X

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Richard from London wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:50 pm
I won't ever forget the first time seeing Colin playing live at Royal Albert Hall back in 1988. Got to the front and shook his hand. His music has been the soundtrack to many events in my life. A thoroughly talented person and real gentleman. You will be missed and never forgotten.

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Stuart from Brussels wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:50 pm
Now of course when wonderful life came out it was just an amazing song. Soundtrack to a beautiful time of my life, since then water has passed under the bridge. Listening to Colin still brings back those beautiful memories. Thank you RIP

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Charles from Alcorcon wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:50 pm
Colin,your voice and music will always be with me.Here's my gift,Love ,Charles https://soundcloud.com/charles-angold/dustwonderful-life

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Lee Thompson from Whitstable wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:49 pm
Your music and voice will always be embedded in my heart. My musical journey as a singer/guitarist started when you were flying high in the charts. I even tried to style my hair like you at the time :-) You leave this reality having touched and inspired many souls so I'd just like to say thank you. Enjoy your onward journey.

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Dave Dyer from Newcastle upon Tyne wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:49 pm
Met up with Colin in Dundee last year at Clark's on Lindsey Street after the gig he and Calum MacColl performed. We had such a splendid night with a warm and wonderful person. My wife and I both shed tears when we learned of his death. It's trite but true to say "at least we have his music". Just wish we could have had more.

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Pedro Fernandez from Norwich, Norfolk wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:49 pm
Thank you for all those little moments of joy you gave to us with your music... Lots of love xxxx

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Klara from Cheltenham wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:48 pm
Wonderful Life album got me through a terrible year. I had such a crush on Colin too, was a distraction from my personal grief at the time. Rest in peace Colin and thank you for bringing joy and wonderfullness to so many lives xxxx

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Gary from Oxford wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:48 pm
Thank you for all your great songs.

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Cliff Lee from Hong Kong wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:48 pm
We love you Colin Vearncombe. You live in our hearts.❤️
colin from wales wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:48 pm
wonderful life is one of the greatest songs of the 20th Century, RIP Colin
Jules from Dudley wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:48 pm
God bless you Colin. A beautiful angel in heaven xxxxxx

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Tim Bradshaw from Newcastle Under Lyme wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:47 pm
Sending our thoughts and love to you all. Tim Zoe Ellie Sam Rosie and Mimi x

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Mikey Rowe from Brighton wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:47 pm
I'll never forget you Colin. I loved the record we made and the time we spent together. God Speed Colin and thank you for your art. Xx

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Daniel Martinez from Jerez de la Frontera wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:47 pm
I grew up with your beautiful music. Later we got in touch as I translated something for your website... I still have your email giving me the thanks. We even shared friendship through Facebook and the Spanish CV Group. Now its very hard to imagen this without you... But at least Im glad that your music will be next to me for the rest of my life! Thanks Colin!

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John from Dundee wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:46 pm
Sleep well, lovely man. You left memories that will last forever
Jx

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Eva Maníková from Žilina, Slovakia wrote on 19th February 2016 at 12:45 pm
Spievaš anjelom v nebi...odpočívaj v pokoji, Black... ďakujem...

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