Colin Vearncombe Memorial Service - Wonderful Life

[@wonderfullifetgb]

8 years today. Never forgotten. RIP.

[@patlesage1256]

A very elegant and good human being in his own way to be... An unique voice that didn't changed after years...what a sad destiny... RIP Colin 🙏🔥❤

[@delby66]

I can't believe it's been 4 years since the tragic death of this wonderful singer songwriter. His voice was superb. I still go back and listen to the 2 albums I have of his, especially when I'm feeling a wee bit down in the dumps. I had surgery on October 2nd of last year........part of my colon had to be removed and while I was in the hospital I put youtube on so I could listen to this man sing. It was so uplifting for me. GOD!!!! I wish you were still with us Colin. RIP my man. You are deeply missed by all.

[@peterjpcritchley173]

I bid a sad farewell to Colin and gave thanks for his wonderful life and his wonderful music. How nice it was to see so many doing likewise at Liverpool Cathedral. The numbers of people there and, more than that, their passion were great testimony to the respect, love and affection in which Colin is held. He was a “private, ordinary man” who had an extraordinary capacity to touch people and move people, make them feel better. It was that innocence and beautiful naivety combined with a depth of understanding which meant Colin could strike so deep a chord with so many. His intimate and deeply personal songs get through. In one of his final recordings, Parade, the final song on his final album, ‘Blind Faith’, Colin writes that ‘we leave with nothing.’ Maybe so. But we can leave plenty behind if we live well. Colin has left plenty behind. His words, music, and memories touched so many when he was alive and his legacy is that they will continue to touch those people most in need of them. I remember first hearing Colin very well indeed. It seems strange to recall now, but it was that time when Wonderful Life was yet to be a big hit and yet to be known to the wider public. It had instant classic status to my ears. Then came “Sweetest Smile” and that first album. Colin was getting better and better as a singer and as a songwriter, he was really coming into his stride with a powerful, mature, take on life and its living. From that youthful classic first album to “Blind Faith”, all life is in there, in Colin’s songs of innocence and experience. Colin Vearncombe was one of the finest singers and songwriters to have come out of the singing city of Liverpool - one of the finest from anywhere, period - and he left a solid body of work that the world will be exploring and appreciating for years to come. More than that, Colin was a wonderfully rounded human being, someone who struck such a deep chord with so many on account of his knowing that a full human life was an experience of the dark as well as the light, the painful as well as the joyous. He lived his life with love and affection and filled his music with the full range of human emotions: love and regret, loss and separation, heartbreak and loneliness, and union and love again. Colin was a beautiful soul. I have been reading Colin's words in the sleeve notes to his final CD, the marvellous Blind Faith: "In the modern world it is all too easy to feel alone in a crowded room. I don't feel alone anymore." Those words are so sad, so poignant. You are not alone, Colin. And even in the days when you thought you were, there were people like me out there somewhere, feeling alone with everybody, listening, hearing a familiar voice, and taking solace in having found a kindred spirit. It’s worth commenting on Colin’s band name “Black”. Colin brought energy, affection, love and light to many lonely souls out there. He knew that life wasn’t always a happy experience, that there was pain and suffering as well as joy. We live in a culture that has dinned into our psyche that darkness is bad, something to fear, silence, repress, something to deny and run away from. That can’t always be done, we sometimes have no choice. A summit is nothing without the foothills. The dark is ‘bad’ and light is 'good' says a dominant strain in our culture. I agree with psychologist Carl Gustav Jung here, who argued that if you don't have a pile of rotten stuff to work with, then you should go out and get some. No matter how painful, if we are to carry on making a life, we sometimes have to go to these ‘dark’ places and gather the rotten stuff in a pile and treat it as compost if we are to grow. A full life is made up of the dark as well as the light. Much healthy growth that sees the light of day originates in the dark, in the womb or deep underground in the soil, new life to be. I like Colin’s song ‘Black is the Colour of Hope’. I like the fact that the Black compilation album, with tracks voted on by the fans, is called ‘Any Colour You Like’. A life well lived is lived in all colours. It’s just that there are times when we don’t get to choose, or feel powerless to choose. ‘Black’ got through to many lost and lonely souls out there in the most soulless of times. In that way, 'black' brought a little light into the lives of those who felt most alone, abandoned or adrift. Colin wrote 'All we need is the Money' to show his love and admiration for the people of Liverpool. This evening, people in Liverpool showed their love for him. But there were people from all over the world present in body and spirit. The claim that we have lost one of the most extraordinary singer-songwriters we have been blessed to know received a rousing and rumbustious standing ovation. I was, of course, clapping very loudly myself in full agreement with that statement. At the end, we were treated to Colin on screen singing this acapella version of Wonderful Life. Colin wrote this, his most famous song, at a time when he was homeless. He dedicated this version to all those who are needlessly suffering in the world today, the homeless, the displaced, migrants etc etc. So long, Colin, a friend on some long and lonely nights in the past. We’ll miss you at The Citadel here in St Helens. Beyond absence to presence, to that place where all tears are wiped away.

[@hogar2100]

+Peter JP Critchley So nicely said. Our soul mate is no longer around, but we have his music and a hope of meeting him again on the other side. And this last album sounds like a premonition what makes it very difficult to listen to.

[@bernadettemelle2988]

Peter JP Critchley i

[@ketchup5344]

Clearly that is the best you tube comment I'll see for a while. Beautifully expressed.

[@mop714]

Well put and said. I did not know the man, but reading his story and listening to his music from then until now, Colin was a man of all men. I have experienced some of his falls, and I know how important life is, and when my time is up, I am incorporating "Wonderful Life" as my exit music. RIP

[@sissicastilho]

Miss you my dear Collin... You will be in my heart forever! See you!

[@назарназаров-с1ч]

Left such a wonderful person.We will remember you .I'm from Russia.

[@biggestkkfan1506]

beautiful... and sad 😢

[@franciscolucena7278]

7🌎🌎🌎

[@НаталияКрасушкина]

Это прекрасно!

[@Lucas-iw5xo]

My dad passed away that same year, 5 months later. The pain of losing the old man is indescribable. I hope that Colin's children are well and remember his father with much love and hope to see him again.

[@thesegotoeleven3111]

Fantastic. RIP

[@joseluisbarreda9871]

I'll miss you much. And I'll miss to discover your new music. It's all I can say.

[@TheRVlifeFamilyVlogs]

What a beautiful video! RIP Colin, you made a difference in people’s lives through your music xx

[@TiggerPigletTiglet]

Wonderful Life album got me through the sudden death of my dad when I was 14...now his children are in the same situation. 😢..I was lucky enough later in life to get to know his dad, Alan, and sent a letter to Colin thanking him for his music... So glad I did.. My heart goes out to Alan and Sylvia, your sons music saved my life!!! Be proud, always... Viv xx

[@B.A.Pilgrim]

course you did

[@lumo9435]

I wish i had a chance to know you. 2 years you have gone, still miss you . RIP

[@renjay3743]

I had the great honour and fortune of not only meeting Colin Vearncombe but being his support act about 15yrs ago. It was a very last minute thing and sure I knew him from Black but when I met him I thought he was the sound man. Turns out he was. A very sound man. I felt like an idiot but he laughed it off in such a way I think he found it refreshing. I was in my 20's at the time and after I'd done my spot he wasn't just being polite he actually liked my songs!!!! That I will take to my grave. However he did arrive on stage after me and completely put me in my place. Rest in peace dude. I had a great night and that was all down to you. X

[@凍える太陽]

Colin, forever beautiful song………

[@empowerderby]

Beautiful..

[@CintiaLic]

Colin was a great singer and man. Beautiful tribute but very sad! RIP.

[@ireneb3503]

WOW! Absolutely lovely. Thank you❤😊 I have watched this over and over again and its a testament to a life well lived . Cheers to you my gentle soul❤

[@kristinakrstanovic6797]

This song is all that was needed in one moment to stay forever.

[@artistdjnoname]

Such a Wonderful Great Artist...Black! Damn! Rest in Peace....

[@bekkadel]

Wonderful words from a Beautiful soul... and a voice of an Angel ... Vale- Colin..

[@aloiziobarros1]

The best!

[@mr.jerrow5489]

RIP, loved you and your song

[@kimmysweetlove]

What a wonderful service for a wonderful Man, it was so nice to be part of that night. Your family, friends and fans done you proud. R.I.P Colin ❤

[@Людмила-н4ь1ч]

🙏🙏🙏😥светлая память...❤🙏🎶😥😥

[@thankuvmuch]

Amazing tribute to a wonderful man. Difficult not to laugh or cry when I think about him.

[@manuel-xax]

beautiful enough to bring tears

[@berlinsassin]

Hurts me deeply again, to see, what we have lost Farewell .

[@parsot]

a wonderful tribute to one of our greatest singer songwriters that shows what a genuinely nice bloke CV was. You are and will be missed. RIP

[@MusicVidsBJG]

that remains one of my favourite songs ever, made me cry and smile at the same time, thanks Mr x

[@healthwayKatarina]

Beautiful voice, so musical

[@SirMrSinclair]

I had the honour to see this good guy twice in my life. 1st when I was 16 years old and this song was in the charts and secondly last year near Metzingen in southern Germany which was one of his last concerts in his life. It was a real personal concert with in a quite small location and he togehter with his friend filled the room with warmth from their hearts and left the cold winter outside. On my way back I talk to my wife to take our 14 years old with us when Colin will come to Germany. About one month later I heard about Colins accident and a few days later that he left. I hope that there is a place where we can meet again. And next time I will take a drink together with him at the bar and spent more time instead hurrying back home. YOU're the big one.

[@petermoss8562]

Saw Colin for the last time live about 8 months before his tragic and untimely death . Sang wonderful exactly like this what a beautiful version .

[@NickHope]

A beautiful tribute. Well done! RIP Colin

[@Eletra]

Muita saudade desta pessoa linda e maravilhosa... Descanse em paz onde quer que esteja!!! Você me fez muito feliz!♥♥

[@dlp2006]

So moving

[@mariart307]

Rest in peace Colin. We love you!!!!!!! From Russia and Georgia!!

[@rubenparedesoliver8729]

UN GRAN COMPOSITOR NUNCA MUERE, SOLAMENTE SE TRANSFORMA... EN LAS BELLAS CANCIONES QUE NOS REGALÓ PARA SIEMPRE RECORDARLO!!!. THANKS MR.COLIN. 4 EVER.

[@chiravadeechuthasmit6265]

Remembering this sentimental singer...Colin Vearncombe..Black.

[@adammoon1678]

Beautiful. This was thrown out to my generation when I was 18 and it has stayed with me throughout. At times, it has been difficult to hold on to the fact that this is a '...wonderful life...' but this song has always been there to remind me. That's all. RIPx

[@sanelaibric1929]

" Not so alone..... Look at me here Here on my own again Up straight in the sunshine No need to run and hide It's a wonderful ,wonderful life............. " You will never be forgotten . Rest in Peace. Thank you :'(

[@breeze5210]

Rest in peace 🙏 what a fantastic songster 💖

[@WALES1154]

Why does it always happen to the good ones? Saw Black in concert at the Manchester Apollo years ago - great concert. RIP Colin x

[@renatocurtis1972]

Lovely song... missing !!

[@blackmore_s]

Thank you so much to Colin's team for this video. I was hoping it would be released. I was truly moved by Colin's memorial celebration at the Cathedral. It was beautiful, musical, touching, sad and uplifting. A fine tribute and handled brilliantly by all who spoke and sang, so that we could all celebrate a wonderful life.

[@kennedykeninho8702]

Ja to chorando aqui horrores passam anos e anos vou continuar chorando uma era meu sonho ir num acústico dele nem qe se fosse de longe .

[@Sparky-Tim]

What a beautiful video, thank you for posting. We have lost a great musician but thanks to recordings future generations can discover his wonderful voice, perhaps forever. Goodbye Black & thank you.

[@tonythorneley3583]

So poetic will be sadly missed

[@samsam1135]

My eyes are filled with full of tears.

[@kerrystarnes8515]

Beautiful!

[@sandrynyamazonas614]

amo tanto essa música, pena ele ter partido mas sua canção ficou eternizada é uma das mais belas que escuto e eu escuto ela 3, 4, 5 vezes direto ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Brahma-Astra]

RIP RIP RIP+++++++:-( GOOD THINGS GO FAST

[@rosallg6472]

Fa mal la seva perdua. Emocionant i trist a l'hora. Descansa en pau Colin.

[@sissicastilho]

I will love you for all eternity! I miss you! see you one day my dear! 😔💕

[@JasonKeane]

Beautiful

[@IvanaGaiden]

Oh he was a gifted Genius ❤

[@SANDERBARBOSAPEREIRA]

Realmente um grande musico, talento e voz super fantástico.

[@dontalkt2meboutheroes]

Miss him

[@elviallanas6052]

we love you colin❤ rest in peace 😔

[@silviabiondi5271]

Colin I love you❤❤❤

[@TheMissyMac]

Haunting and beautiful. 🌹

[@javieralbertosuarez5073]

Gracias por tanto 😔....🇦🇷

[@lauracameron2753]

We will never forget you, Colin. x

[@jesusvalverdeortega2645]

Mi mejor tributo para ti siempre estarás en mi memoria

[@TheRockinCactus]

Saddens me to think Colin is gone, May You RIP. Your Music & Wonderful voice will live on.

[@cristinabusacca2520]

What a voice ❤

[@grasshoppersunny688]

BEAUTIFUL & SAD AT THE SAME TIME-COLIN YOU TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE THROUGH YOUR ABILITY 2 WRITE & SING SO BEAUTIFULLY R.I.P X X

[@zoyazoya7345]

СПАСИБО.

[@ivettecarcamo2008]

Voz inconfundible ❤️ Estás en el cielo eres una estrella . Por siempre eterno Colin 🌹🙏

[@stone1889]

love from Greece!!!!

[@veronicapalanque7381]

BELLOOOOOOO HERMOSA CANCION UN POEMA A LA VIDA...

[@augustosiqueira4687]

Que pena 😭 eu amo essa música ! Só agora que por acaso descobri que ele tinha falecido , estou muito triste 😢 sexta feira , 04/12/2020 , 8:58 da noite.

[@andreluizferreira5967]

Até eu levei um susto pensei que ele tava vivo

[@BatoBoss1]

Wonderful life

[@waynehufton9086]

Only just found out about Colin's passing, saddened. Wonderful Life one of the best songs of the eighties, RIP with Mick Karn and David Bowie......

[@crimsonrush]

Oh, that was lovely. Sleep well Colin. xox

[@Margeritta86]

Dear Colin, you'll always live in my heart and you'll never be forgotten.

[@k.j.l5737]

😢 nos brasileiros 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 nunca esquecemos a música Colin nosso amor por essa música nos amamos essa melodia família de colin e amigos dele 🇧🇷🙏🏻🙏🏻✨✨✨ para sempre 2024

[@tomattime]

thank you for uploading this. was listening to Arvo Part's Spiegel im Spiegel this evening too. feels appropriate.

[@P.shilton1967]

Un grande de verdad!

[@veronicapalanque7381]

ADIOS BLAK ...GRACIAS POR TU MUSICA ..

[@tonimechev3477]

Rest in peace great man.

[@carlosbatista4025]

Esta música será eterna.

[@JohnBlessingPaligap]

Beautuful

[@AtiqurRahman-fs1nu]

Dear we will always miss you.

[@AraceliSoledadArias]

🙏❤️🙏🕊️🌹🙏 POR SIEMPRE COLIN😢

[@gabytijs]

Hermosa canción

[@moal-ani6697]

RIP big man

[@SPACEGIRLESCT]

Rest in peace Colin. We love you!!!!!!!

[@biboldo77]

@---8-------- We meet again some sunny day..... R.I.P

[@mariusmatei2946]

This Is So Sad!!!

[@jamesoconnor3017]

❤️🙏❤️

[@andreyvolf6217]

Нет слов... супер ....... всегда....

[@milan9a2us]

RIP Colin..sada si s anđelima na nebeskom plavom nebu ....

[@gabrielcastillo700]

precioso

[@MrSunflower76]

rest in peace

[@thulscher6166]

so sad...

[@gracetchabi]

Sad ❤

[@Princeplanet7]

Amen

[@мимилайтв]

Очень жаль! Царствие небесное!

[@betonunesfb]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢