Sweetest Smile - Black aka Colin Vearncombe

[@Joeloflunik]

I remember driving to work one morning when this record was played on the radio, I was so blown away that I pulled off the road and stopped the car. It was very poignant as I was going through a very bad time with my other half at the time but needless to say I rushed out and bought the single, I still have it and still play it from time to time. Great, great song and it brings tears to my eyes even now...am I an old softy or what!!!

[@adnaancassiem2856]

No sir. Not at all. You know what real music sounds like. And you know when a real artist is singing a song with great talent.

[@adnaancassiem2856]

This guy Colin Vearncombe alias Black sings this song with such feeling. Like you can feel his pain. Real artist do that.

[@silviabortolotti2124]

Voce é alguem que teve um grande amor. Pura e simplesmente. Que linda e inesquecivel musica.Encantadora.

[@marialazcano302]

Bello tema como toda su música 🎶 👏🏿 👌

[@sueronhaworth5713]

NO YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

[@darthmortus5702]

Probably the most underrated artist of the 20th century. He has such phenomenal songs and should be on par with the greatest of them yet his songs have 10x as little views as they should.

[@nellivorobyova4329]

ВЕЧНАЯ Память Светлому Колину...Песни ЕГО Надолго, Навсегда, пронзительные, трогательные,незабываемые, Спасибо огромное за оставленную Радость от ВСЕХ!!!!

[@thickjlovej]

Absolutely breaks my heart to hear Colin passed. I live in Baltimore in one of the toughest parts of the city...I'm a real man's man. I first heard "I'm Not Afraid" and was blown away..so I went look for the CD which was hard to find in the states. Well...I'm not afraid to say "Sweetest Smile" and "Wonderful Life".. became my go to songs when I was feeling down. Nobody writes like that anymore. Great voice.. even better music. You will be missed Mr. Vandercombe..R.I.P.

[@LULUAVEIGA]

You stated it beautifully!

[@Margeritta86]

You expressed my feelings, thank you.

[@daddycool1967]

Nice comment. Shows others liked Colin AKA Black for many reasons.

[@spartanmoon]

I'm completely devastated...just found out 15 minutes ago that he died just a little over 3 years ago. How did I miss it?? I only knew the song "Wonderful life" since '87 so hearing this song for the first time is bittersweet and beautiful at the same time. Thank you Colin, you're voice is eternally haunting....R.I.P⚘

[@tripaenfarinhada]

Miss the 80s so much.... lot´s of love , lot´s of fun, and the music was so good. Lot´s of memories.

[@blackbirdkostas]

28 years ago a friend gave to me a music tape that included this song in the end. Almost every night I was listening this song. I had love it. In a small Village in north Greece with only three TV channels I didn't have a figure of the singer. I didn't know even his name. Later I learned so many about him. I feel like I knew Colin Vearncombe personally. R.I.P.

[@nicolep8598]

Hi ! I 💜 your history . Unbelievable ! 2 channels here 😉 in a small village in Québec , Canada . Now, it is Behind us... 🌸🍃

[@Margeritta86]

You talled your story as if you talled about me. I feel the same. I listened to his songs without knowing who he was, what his name was, but then, when I learned much about Colin Vearncombe, I began to feel as if l knew him personally. And just recently I learned he's gone... I can't stop crying and sadly missing him... I really loved him.

[@daddycool1967]

Lucky to have seen you play LIVE twice, back in the late 80's and in May 2016 at Windlesham club on May 9th. We chatted at the end of the intimate gig and we were privileged to have known you , see you , hear you play Rest in peace and goodwill to your family . Thank you Colin , fond memories , now and always

[@jeanninedeyme7271]

Vous avez eu la chance de rencontrer Colin.❤.❤. Incroyable. J'aurais tellement aimé être à votre place. J'adore Colin. Un artiste avec un talent hors du commun. Un homme qui aurait mérité plus de reconnaissance. Surdoué dans tout mais simple, modeste ❤.😢. Quelle tristesse qu'il ne soit plus là. Il reste pour toujours dans mon coeur. Je ne me lasse pas d'écouter ses chansons, de véritables chefs-d'œuvre. Merci Colin pour tout ça. LOVE. ❤.😢.❤.😢.❤.

[@МихаилЛютаревич]

Великолепное произведение! Сладкая грусть. Спасибо, Колин. Вечная память.

[@gintaslabutis2140]

Это просто и не просто исполнение этого человека песен чудо 😮 и я вырос на этих того времени песен 🤔🤔🤔👍🤦🏻‍♂️ моя дочь всегда включает его песни когда мне грустно 😂

[@vic60vic]

светлая память замечательному певцу, человеку, исполнителю!!!

[@mcollection33]

Sweetest Smile - Black-Магическое и Роскошное исполнение,песня,аранжировка!!!

[@XcentrikMediaworks]

R.I.P. Colin Vearncombe 26/5/1962 - 26/1/2016 You'll never walk alone.

[@slaphaddalztick]

No, he never will.

[@АнатолийТепляков-ж6о]

Царство Небесное ...

[@helldoppler9307]

Жаль ...

[@WALES1154]

❤️

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Absolutely.Poor lad, gone too soon.I think Colin was a great singer-songwriter.

[@craiglewis6145]

I remember buying the album in 1987 and loving every track on it, i still do. This song has always stuck with me as something very special from a very special time of my life.

[@raduangheluta3739]

Mare păcat CĂ nu știm să ne apreciem marii artiști cât mai sânt încă în viață lângă noi să îi iubim prețuim și respectăm valorile așa cum a fost marele și regretatul maestrul artist și superb cântăreț colin verncombe preferatul meu maestrul de la formația black. Bunul dumnezeu să vă odihnească în pace maestre eterne regrete și sincere condoleante familiei marelui artist pentru CĂ veți rămâne în continuare chiar și dincolo de moarte preferatul meu și iubit de către milioane de fani după globul ăsta pămîntesc.

[@lenusik6830]

Песня на все времена! Очень трогательная! 2020!

[@nephilimcarl]

Descansa en paz Colin, gracias por los recuerdos que me has dado con tu musica, nunca te olvidare

[@karimblues1]

after so long so many years I finally found this song ... Lord have mercy

[@88feji]

Colin Vearncombe's vocal delivers a very surreal tone .. like the conjuring of some mystical scenery sunken in some strange and deep emotions ..

[@elimili75]

...the song transcends the very fabric of artistic benevolence.

[@ibizenco]

"Because of many different reasons, people will leave you, but music will stay forever." - Edyta Gorniak Thank you, Colin Vearncombe

[@АрияСветлова-д1у]

Жаль, что так рано уходят от нас лучшие и дорогие нам люди!!!!

[@НатальяВитман-м3д]

Почему??? Лучшие

[@NigelLawrence-z1j]

What a song. What a voice😮

[@blackpool4ever]

RIP Colin - sadly missed by us all. Such a talent

[@1214jet]

RIP Colin.👏 Your Angelic voice will live on. ❤

[@dimitrispapadimitriou9013]

Καλό σου ταξίδι Colin Vearncombe και θα τραγουδαμε τα τραγουδια σου για παντα .....R.I.P Colin Vearncombe WE WILL ALWAYS SING YOUR SONGS

[@donnafelton9120]

One of the most underrated players ❤ this song has me hooked on repeat ❤❤❤

[@DavidJNann]

A much underated song then and now, this is Colins best, I feel, plus as mentioned, Pad sound, bass and soprano sax , Vocals magical.

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Well said David.I think it is a masterpiece of music.

[@goatlps]

Come on, everyone knows #WonderfulLife is the best one from #Black.

[@DavidJNann]

@@goatlps You're sentence may have finished at Wonderful life, Yes everyone knows it.. and it's a great song but better? It's more popular

[@craiglewis6145]

​@@goatlps Sweetest Smile has always been my favourite Black song. It's been with me since the 1980s. Paradise and Everything is coming up roses are also superb songs

[@MrDaiseymay]

Once you select a 'Black' track, you're hooked. I've been watching/listening to all the tracks on youtube today.

[@wonderfullifetgb]

+Philip Croft doing exactly that now!

[@РозаКушаева-н9п]

Офигенно, бесподобно!!!!

[@crosbeia]

This song is a classic work of art. Takes me back to my teenage angst years growing up in Liverpool. Times were tough and people like Colin gave us hope to aspire for more. RIP and thanks for the beautiful music.

[@PilarBarx]

Tu voz nunca morirà,por siempre Colin ,Blak❤❤😢😢

[@blueturtle3203]

Rest In Peace, Colin. Thank you for the music.

[@MegaNice31]

To apaixonada por esse cara. a voz dele é linda, quanto escuto essa musica sinto minha alma flutuar. Ele parece sentir o mesmo quando canta, o que faz a musica ficar tão magica é o sentimentalismo que ele passa.

[@kvetabuzkova9956]

BEZVADNÝ SINGER - COLIN VEARNCOMBE - BLACK !!! BEZVADNÝ SONG ! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO ! THANK YOU ! ZDRAVÍM FROM CZECH REPUBLIC ! 👋👏👏👏👏👏👑❤💞💗🌟💥💫🤘👍👍👍

[@hjhiraniify]

As stunning as when I first heard it in the 80's.

[@LaughingStock_]

A ludicrously underrated artist who produced consistently excellent material. Another wonderful song from a superb LP.

[@Mr192259]

As well as 'Wonderful Life' - Colin also recorded 'Sweetest Smile', which was just as successful in the UK in 1987, but seldom heard on UK radio since. It's a beautiful song to discover if you have never heard it before. RIP Colin.

[@IoannisKazlaris]

It doesn't get more beautiful than this :-)

[@LULUAVEIGA]

Exactly!

[@1andycraig]

Beautiful song from a wonderful album

[@philipptailor8457]

this is one of just a few songs that are able to bring me back to a time of teenage dreams, thoughts and feelings... just IMMORTAL

[@eldiputacio7753]

+Philipp Tailor It's true. It reminds me of my adolescence too. The dreams, the passions, the questions.....the youth and the hope that is somewhere still there. I used to listen to it in the early morning hours and made me feel so good.

[@judilerennais]

For those who want to sing with Colin Vearncombe... I think my heart must be made of clay, 'cause everyone said it would be broken someday. And now I've come to that fateful day, so I sit on the floor with my head in my hands. And don't tell me how to make it pay, I write a new song every day. I just wish I was made of wood, I might not feel pain, even if I should, even if I should, if I should. The sweetest smile that ever did melt the pats in the butter dish, and if you could have believed in me, I swear to God I'd have made damn sure. Our hearts were warm, and glad with wine. I'd keep the doors locked all the time. I just wish I was made of wood, You might not seem glad, even if you should, even if you should, if you should, if you should, if you should.

[@baltazar45]

If I should If I should, oh-oh-oh If I should, oh-oh-oh-oh-ohIf I should💞

[@pija9505]

Rest in heaven man. Come back and guide us to write and sing nice tunes now and then.

[@ivettecarcamo2008]

Maravillosa voz divina Gran talento eres eterno Estás en todas partes Gracias por dejarnos tan bellas canciones inmortales ❤️🙏✨🌹💖

[@charles727727]

I discovered Black like most everyone else, with his amazing hit single "A wonderful Life" it was without hesitation that I rushed to my record store to buy his brand new 33t Vinyl Album! I got home put it on my Technics turntable and when "The Sweetest Smile" came to play I was just amazed and instantly moved like I have rarely been moved by a love song. 40 some years later still amazing. A fantastic song will always be fantastic. Thank you for your incredible talent Black! RIP

[@walleyrange]

This song still gives me goose-bumps every time i hear it.

[@TrauDich69]

Listening with tears in my eyes... Oh my god, another great artist left us alone!

[@johnconway6267]

+TrauDich69 I know how you feel . I am crying too :'( .

[@pl443]

I just love this song. Glad to say I possess the 7" record. Lovely plaintive lyrics and voice. Just love that deeply affecting sound of the soprano saxophone.

[@mariuss72]

We just lost Bowie, not another one, please stay with us Colin! All prayers for your recovery.

[@Kamika_C_1980]

+mariuss72 and glenn frey...

[@mariuss72]

+Kamika C unfortunately he is gone, what sad month it was

[@Kamika_C_1980]

mariuss72 yes ):

[@stroszekFailure]

This song always made me cry..So sweetly sad..And today, more intensely. I love this version of the video, with the additional shots...Like in 3:33...Gives me chills. Brilliant. Majestic. ...so I sit on the floor, with my head in my head... Rest in peace, dear Colin.

[@maritabrall4225]

Love him so❤❤His Songs are so wunderfuel.R.i.P Colin.You are Always in my Heart.❤

[@albanocardoso4997]

Amazing track, really - one of many on his behalf.

[@fatimasanchez418]

Una voz preciosa ,me encantaba su timbre de voz.

[@mariaarevalo6221]

Me encanta esta canción ,tiene un algo muy especial ,me transporta a mis épocas de niñez y recuerdos muy bonitos que grande este cantante que Dios lo tenga en su gloria .

[@sallymcandrew1107]

RIP Colin Vearncombe, such a great talent, a brilliant singer / songwriter, a passionate, evocative, sublime vocalist .So very,very sad, you will be sorely missed.x

[@klarasoftii7502]

great singer unforgetable songs we miss you greetings from croatia rest in peace

[@marcelitalindaful]

temazo.....bello....envolvente..te agradezco amigo por presentarme esta cancion hace 22 años...aun esta en mi memoria...y me pone la piel de gallina..igual que ayer.

[@HadaCakraningrat]

"the sweetest smile that ever did, melt the pats in the butter dish..." God Bless Colin's Lyric ! ! ! It's sublime.

[@craiglewis6145]

That line has always stuck with me.

[@spirokaci]

Ahhh....h, that sadness in your voice was your destiny, Colin. Rest in Peace good, great man.

[@javiermedina4228]

Sometimes.. in the dark times. I would choose to die 30 years ago. Listening this song. How much suffering i would avoid in my life. Just.. fade away with this song. No problems, no worry, no violence, no cry.. just..feel these emotiongs, and leave this world. Without harming to anyone, no one to feel sad for my departure. Just.. fly away. With this song at my last thoughts. Why.. in the name of god if it exists.. why.. i'm here..

[@eamoncullen9851]

RIP Colin Vearncombe who like myself is only 53 years old.

[@paulinahainje]

R.I.P Colin ....so sad i hear the news... Thank you for your great beautiful music and voice!

[@whodeaniok9393]

quality........from the 80's.. got his album then.. still good now..

[@dontalkt2meboutheroes]

I listen to Colin and think of when I was younger, and think of him not being here, both make me cry.

[@ViridisLumen1689]

Sad news indeed. A Wonderful Life is over, but won't be forgotten.

[@katyhudson8361]

RIP Mr Vearncombe. And thank you for giving the world this beautiful, beautiful song.

[@Qumak13]

if only he did this one song it would still make him a legend! Perfect vocal, perfect arrangement, a classic!

[@luvpump1]

For some reason this song song came to my head after my mom passed away a few years back.. will never forget it .. :(

[@stevebray5190]

I loved this song in 80's - love it now just as much. I hope Colin Recovers........... Road accident, he's in hospital fighting for his life. Good luck and keep fighting..................... Reply

[@GoogleUser-zs8nw]

ЖАЛКО ЕГО. ВРОДЕ ПОЕТ ОЧЕНЬ ПРОСТО И ВОКАЛ НЕ ОЧЕНЬ. А КАК ДУШЕВНО. ОТ ВСЕЙ ДУШИ. НАСЛУШАЛСЯ ЕГО В ЮТУБЕ. ЦЕЛЫЙ ДЕНЬ ХОДИЛ НАПЕВАЛ ЭТУ ПЕСНЮ. ЕЕ И ПЕРЕВОДИТЬ НЕ НУЖНО И ТАК ВСЕ ПОНЯТНО. ТАЛАНТ. ЦАРСТВИЕ НЕБЕСНОЕ. .

[@dwn1lal3]

can't let those shoulder pads distract me... the guy truly has an unbelievable voice.

[@youtubecommentaterh9591]

I much preferred this to wonderful life when it came out and it still is one of my favourite songs, so haunting and hypnotic, pure genius

[@giorgospatras1616]

Beautiful song ❤❤❤❤❤2023.....Rip colin 1962-2016

[@thedjcoco]

Been captivated by this song ever since I heard it over 30 years ago - always keep coming back to it - hits the spot every time - a timeless classic - just beautiful

[@NeilVanceNeilVance]

I can't believe this. R.I.P Colin Vearncombe. "You will always be remembered"

[@NeilVanceNeilVance]

I loved this song .. Reminds me of a lovely time I had in the Isle of man summer 87. Back then I loved the synth pads and chords and by heck it still sounds amazing today ... Even better!

[@rosequartz7841]

Such beautiful memories and an amazingly beautiful classic voice, lyrics and resonance❤. Rip my love. So underrated as a writer of poignant lyrics. I wish sometimes I was made of wood to numb the pain/heartbreak that is a natural part of the human experience. ....the healing process isnt easy ❤😢....Rip dear one. You're missed for your authenticity and connection with life's uncertainties ❤xxxx 2024 😢❤ 5:25

[@7redmermaid]

devastated once more... r.i.p., you ll never be forgotten -thank you for the music...

[@patrickryan5570]

Remembering Colin Vearncombe RIP - tears in my eyes...

[@markcooper5814]

Beautiful song, beautiful voice♿🐺.

[@tednorton5150]

what a fabulous recording. RIP Colin.

[@hervetiplie4203]

Excellent chanteur. J'ai ses chansons depuis 25 ans. Je ne m'en lasse pas. Que du pur bonheur.

[@damian-795]

one of the great vocalist`s of the 80`s

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

One of his sweetest. I am gutted he died so tragically and so young. You will be missed Colin, you and I spent many evenings alone together in the 80s. Peace. x

[@karlogajic]

Preciosa canción!!! Me encanta. La interpretación sublime.

[@fer2006A]

Para escuchar temas maravillosos como este, es que vale la pena estar vivo!!

[@paolamaccaroni8977]

c è la tua anima dentro questo pezzo Colin !

[@nealharrison4703]

Your music lives on brother. R.I.P

[@panteliscoutoulas1775]

You are the best.....Rest In Peace Brother .....Thank you !

[@raduangheluta3739]

Meritati nota 10 din partea mea maestre pentru acest mare videoclip original de hit de blues de dragoste și leas propune celor de la academia de premii gramy să vă dea marele premiu pentru această mare melodie frumoasă și superbă.

[@joemalaspina7194]

Amazing song, better than wonderful life, this one gives you the chill factor

[@mariadaugbjerg6141]

R.I.P . BLACK :-( . I WOULD HAVE WISHED ,THAT YOU HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE,BUT YOU DIDNT-I AM SO SORRY.I CANT HEAR WONDERFUL LIFE WITHOUT CRYING, BECAUSE IT IS SO SAD ,AND BEAUTIFUL,AND IT REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF MY FATHER.WE OFTEN LISTENED TO THAT SONG,TOGETHER ,AND WE WHERE BOTH CRYING EVERY TIME WE HEARD IT.MY FATHER DIED IN 1994,AND LIKE BLACK , MY FATHER ALSO DIED WHILE HE WAS IN A MEDICAL COMA.NOW THEY ARE BOTH GONE.I AM SO SAD- SO SAD.I HOPE YOU HAVE PEACE NOW BLACK

[@raduangheluta3739]

Rar mai se întâmplă din secolul xx care să îi placă un asemenea mare om genial cu un suflet deosebit de minunat și cântăreț de muzică ușoară de blues de dragoste ca dumneavoastră muzica, versurile, orchestrația, sonorizarea perfectă impecabilă și videoclipul superb perfect de minune de full ambientală de relaxare new age calmanta sau liniștită.

[@markoivancan2805]

MUCH RESPECT FOR COLIN SONGS,ONE OF THOSE SINCERE ROMANTIC AND TO ME CLOSE SOUL.....BLACK RULZ

[@catalincodreanu4372]

The memory of my childhood of VHS. Thanks, for 5 minutes I felt like a child.

[@raduangheluta3739]

Ai fost și vei rămâne în continuare chiar și dincolo de moarte maestre cu acest mare hit original de blues de dragoste pentru CĂ bluesurile sânt nemuritoare. Bunul dumnezeu să vă odihnească în pace eterne regrete și sincere condoleante familiei sale pentru că sânteti preferatul meu.

[@raduangheluta3739]

Melodia acestui marele și regretatul maestrul artist nu am stiut practic pur și simplu efectiv CĂ dânsul o interpreta până am aflat astă seară miercuri 15 ianuarie 2020,datorită și țin să le mulțumesc respectuos din tot sufletul meu celor de la postul de radio romantic fm muzică nu zgomot pentru CĂ l-au dat în memoriam ca un pios omagiu adus aminte.

[@malcooool]

a sad reminder how fragile life is. one accident,,gone forever. loss of a great talent

[@neonbanjo]

A song that makes you feel melancholy yet happy at the same time has to be a special one and this is indeed one of those. Great memories and trip down memory lane

[@Jancsi0707]

Több mint 20 éve nem hallgattam már meg ezt a dal! Még mindig csodálatos. Olyan kedves, olyan kis jó!