Black - A Wonderful life (1987) • TopPop

Today we remember Black who would have celebrated hit 60th birthdat today but deceased unfortunately January 26, 2016.
Colin Vearncombe (26 May 1962 – 26 January 2016), known by his stage name Black, was an English singer-songwriter. He emerged from the punk rock music scene and achieved mainstream pop success in the late 1980s, most notably with the 1986 single "Wonderful Life", which was an international hit the next year.

William Ruhlmann of AllMusic described Vearncombe as a "smoky-voiced singer/songwriter, whose sophisticated jazz-pop songs and dramatic vocal delivery place him somewhere between Bryan Ferry and Morrissey". Michael Hann of The Guardian described his voice as a "slightly frayed baritone".
This video was recorded and broadcast during the Diamonds Award show of December 29, 1987

Broadcast date: 29-12-1987
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[krm]

He was so handsome and modest, it drives me crazy. Rest in Peace, Colin.

[gabriellazanero]

Carissimo Colin io ti vedo qui, in tutta la tua bellezza... Mentre la tua voce da sogno è un bacio per la mia anima... Ma quei fischi... ma perché? Fischiare non è mai un segno di apprezzamento... Colin, sempre ti amerò!!! ❤😢

[paulmclaughlin]

One of favorite songs growing up in the 80's.
"No need to run, and hide, it's a wonderful wonderful life"

[Andre-mvof]

Another excellent song, of the countless that still stick in our minds, from the 80s. Only those who lived through this era know what I'm talking about, songs, singers, bands, the legacy they left us was countless.

[gabriellazanero]

Colin, vorrei sedermi al pianoforte e dedicarti la più dolce delle ninnenanne, sperando che ti giunga fin Lassù, e rendere ancora più bello il tuo infinito riposo...carezze fatte di note per te carezze castissime, innocenti...per dirti tutto il bene che in eterno sentirò per te, Colin Vearncombe.🌹💔😢😭🎹🎼

[ilonabosko]

Es ist mein liebsten Musik, wunderbar. Danke sehr. 🍀💕🕊

[shyman]

I was introduced to Black with his single, ""Everything's Coming Up Roses", which continues to be my favorite song of his. His greatest songs were written in minor keys, but with seemingly uplifting lyrics. A car accident would finally take his life at only 53. Makes us want to appreciate life and good health as long as we are fortunate to have it.

[jhonysdias]

Sempre achava que essa canção era do a-Ha, somente no final dos anos 90 descobri que não! Lindissima!!

[ukbrummie]

Was a wonderful life in the 80's.Not sure about 2022 though.

[aileenbanks]

A great song wonderful life and Colin Vearncombe had an amazing voice R.I.P Colin Vearcombe

[aavv]

San Francisco fan girl REMEMBERS THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG!

[fernandovazquezdjmanitas]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, every time I listen to it, I get emotional and I can't help but cry for many memories of life, good and bad, because life is wonderful and should be lived intensely, in fact here we are passing through.

[cristianmicu]

IN 1990 this tune was so frequent on all radio and tv stations. i prayed to stop running the clip ;)

[EulogioGalang]

No need to run and hide it's a wonderful song all time !

[markusbbb]

Golden Memories of end 1987 beginnings 1988 in my early 20s discotheques and Italian beaches
Loving years 80s❤

[gabriellazanero]

L'amor mio per te, Colin, è eterno e delirante resterai in me per sempre... Risuona insieme alla tua sempre adorabile voce... Anche le nuvole in Cielo ti ripetano che ti voglio bene, Colin Vearncombe!!! 🎼😢💙😭🎹🎵💔

[paulosantana]

Wonderful song! Really this is music for my ears!

[borjastick]

Some songs one never grows tired of listening to. This is just such a song. Beautiful and haunting and yet wonderful all in one tune. Great.

[jeepgirlxxl]

Very nice song Colin Vearncombe, aka Black, RIP

[trinaq]

Rest in peace, Colin Vearncombe, AKA Black. You were such an inspiring musician. I hope that you're celebrating your milestone birthday. 🎁🎂🎊