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| Alis S. Jespersen Denmark | You are loved, sadly missed, and still remembered. | |
| René Kongerslev,Denmark | Just a few words from me to remember Alan Barton. As a big fan of Smokie I am so lucky that I have a copy of the cdsingle, "Can't cry hard enough" I actually got this signed by the band, and they dedicated this song and single to Alan, and the words Smokie have written on the cover could have been mine. Alan Barton 16.9 1953 - 23.3 1995, "This song is dedicated to Alan, a true and very dear friend who will always be remembered" I went to a clairvoyance a few weeks ago to hear about my future, about my life and love, and I took a picture of Alan with me hoping that maybe she could tell me anything about him. She asked me "Is it your father on the picture", and i must say I was confused about this question, maybe I'm like Alan in a way, I don't know. But I'm just a fan of Smokie and must say Alan is my big hero.We miss you and your voice, but we got a great singer in Mike. Best wishes | |
| Henrik Sweden | It has been 10 years since Alan Barton died at the hospital after the accident with the bus. I was not a fan of Smokie when Alan was a member, I became a fan of Smokie in 1996, so I haven't heard or seen so very much with him. But I do have some records with him and I really love the strength he brought to the band when he became the lead singer. Even though I don't know much about Mr. Barton I feel like I miss him somehow. Rest in peace, Alan! | |
| Christina | You gave us so much We will never forget you Rest in peace | |
| Mel | Its been 10 years since we lost you,and I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard the heartbreaking news,much in the same way way people remember where they were when they heard about the death of Elvis, J.F.Kennedy etc..I will never forget your kindness and friendship towards me and Im sure thousands of other Smokie fans worldwide feel the same.I still miss you and mourn for you and even though its got easier over the years,losing you was the hardest thing I have ever had to face in my whole life.Rest well my friend, theres no danger of us ever forgetting you Love forever | |
| Nueborg-Fuen | I will say to you about Barton. The first time I saw him was in Holstebro in the 80's,and we were to 60-70-80´s Rockconcert this summer. It is my friends who talk about it -Smokie is back again.And my first concert with SMOKIE-and I say to my self-I will see to Alan Barton first time in my life, I was so happy and it cannot explain how I was in my face that Terry Mike Mick Steve and Martin. Since I was in Concert with Smokie,I will always stay the same place last time with Smokie with Alan Barton in the 80´s. He was so cool and a very warm person, I say it, because we can feel his personality and a big heart in his life. So we always say to ourself. Alan Barton is always behind us everywhere we go to in the world - Specially Smokie of course. We always Love You Barton in our mind. Love You. | |
| Åsa and Emma Stålbring Sweden | Alan Barton was a great singer and songwriter, he will always be remembered in our hearts. Our thoughts go to his family and friends on a day like this. | |
| Karin Wåhlström Gävle, Sweden | I have borrowed some words from Josh Groban: Who can say for certain Maybe you're still here I feel you all around me Your memory's so clear Fly me up To where you are Beyond the distant star I wish upon tonight To see you smile If only for awhile To know you're there A breath away's not far To where you are We will never forget you Alan. Sleep well. | |
| shane, sinead, emma ireland | alan, you're still talked about to this day, and every smokie gig we attend, we always remember the days you graced the stage with your unique presence. you were a star. god bless. xxxx | |
| Pia Larsen, Esbjerg in denamrk | Alan will always be in our hearts. We will never forget him. My thoughts goes to everyone who had known him. Friends, fans an specially to family and you Terry Uttley... I know its a sad day for you my friend Alan i know your sitting somewhere and followered us all!! God Bless you... | |
| Marika Germany | Dear Alan, I remember the day as I heard the news about the accident. It's still so hard to believe.But the years went by and life goes on - you're deep in my heart and in my mind forever. God bless you Marika | |
| Martin Foss Norway | I remember being in 5th grade in school in Norway. We had this project where we were supposed to collect articles from newspapers and magazines of stuff that happened around Europe. I know it was about this time of year, because someone in my class had brought an article about a car-accident in Germany, where a band called Smokie was involved. I didn't know Smokie that much back then, but the accident made me discover Smokie. I have, since then, realized how great Alan was, as a singer and a songwriter. One of my favourites by Alan is the song "I Feel Love", but also the song "Tell Me Why", which was sung by Mike Craft on the "The world and elsewhere" album. I would also like to quote one of Alan's own lyrics, from his solo-album, "Precious": "So rest in peace you golden stone, I hope that you've found peace and warmth. Away from all torments of life, I hope that you've found love" R.I.P Alan... | |
| Helen Whitworth England | Every time I hear Can't cry hard enough it makes me cry and I think of you. You were a great song writer and are sadly misseed by all your friends and family. Rest in peace. God bless. | |
| Henner Maass Giessen, Germany | March, 19th, 1995 ´til March, 23rd, 2005 Being home, sunday noon, Watching TV. And then? Soon The spokesman - sad a face - Told us: "At a certain place In Germany at Highway 4 SMOKIE met wi´ ´n accident. Furthermore That two aboard received just bruises And a third one seems he looses Probably his life". No names were told. All of a sudden I felt cold. "Intensive care in hospital (Cologne)". I sat there stunned, kind of alone. Next morning. Mondays paper news all over, Title stories, pictures cover Front and center pages as well. And the storytellers tell That the worst case might come true. ALAN BARTON - why just you? Tuesday, wednesday, days like gum. Rainy days. No sun, no fun. Thursday we´ve been told the truth: ALAN BARTON - though his youth - Has lost his fight for life. He´s dead! I couldn´t stand it, shook my head. His families - how might they feel? SMOKIEs future - now unreal? In my mem´ry still on stage (Dortmund 94) And now he was at heavens door? From an unk | |
| Henner Maass (2) Giessen, Germany | unknow fan, from far away: "Bye, bye, ALAN ... (so hard to say)." ... Same year, only three months later (Among SMOKIE was no vascillator): Schwalmstadt, June, 30th, at friday night SMOKIE´r´ back right in bright light. Mike Craft appeared and fit with in, The band "continued with begin". ... Chris Norman - started. Mike - ´s today. ALAN BARTON was the second ray Who shone in the center of thirty years, Who caused admiration - and my tears. He´s unforgotten - and for eternity He´s part of SMOKIEs history. H.M. | |
| Christina | I'll never forget when I first heard of this tragedy. Such a sad day! It's hard to belive that it's already 10 years ago. "Now you're gone We're left to carry on Though the night seems twice as long And here within my heart I don't feel very strong But we will meet again Now you're gone We're left to carry on In the wind I hear your song With every passing hour I'm feeling more alone But we will meet again Someday..." (C. Night) I'll never forget my first Smokie concert after Alan's death. Such a wonderful day (despite the awful weather)! Listening to Mike singing the old songs was a wonderful experience. I'm sure Alan would have enjoyed it too. | |
| kim mariehamn, aland islands, | I remember when my mum brought home a smokie record. It was a re-recording of "Celebration" recorded in 1998. First i just was stunned by Alan's powerful voice. It was like thunder. Then i wondered why he wasn't appearing on the later albums. Got my answer about one month later (september 1998) though. And it was tough. Have had a reminder on my phone for about a year now and today at 9 am it went off. so now I'm playing "Can't cry hard enough" sitting and looking out the window, up to the heaven. If you can see me Alan, wave back. Never met, always remembered. | |
| Lyn Southern Sheffield, England | Unfortunately, neither I nor my best friend, Tracy Wragg, got to meet Al. We met his son, Dean, at his tribute concert in Bradford and when we introduced ourselves he said that his dad had wanted to meet us. Our reputation obviously went before us! I remember the last time we saw Al in a gig at Myrtle Park, Bingley. We were on the front row and he waved to us as soon as he spotted us. We felt privileged but also like we were being greeted by a friend. When he died we couldn't believe that we would never see him again, well not in this life anyway. I've always said, as musicians pass away, that God is taking them to join his own supergroup. When Al died I thought "the group now has an excellent lead singer". Tracy passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly on 3 July 2004 from a cerebral haemorrhage. I would like to think that, if there is anything after this life, they have met up and are looking out for each other and those of us they left behind. Bye Al. Look after Tracy for me. | |
| John | Since I didn't know him as a person I can only say how great a singer and songwriter he was and what a great job he did with replacing the fantastic Chris Norman! Just listened to "Whose are these boots"... rest in peace! | |
| Norway Norway | Alan barton had one of the most powerful voices I ever heard.I never saw a Smokie concert with Alan as singer because i was only 5 when he died.I became a Smokiefan in 2002.After I got the album "The best of Smokie" with Alan as leadsinger.I think i talk for houndreds of thousands when I say that I miss him and his voice.Alan was and always will be one of the GREATEST VOICES the world has ever heard.God bless | |
| Sandie Kilkenny ,Ireland | I only ever knew of you through my husband Mel,who adored you like a father.Ive seen your photos,watched the videos and have heard numerous stories about you,your life and your relationships with those around you.You were an angel on earth.You looked the perfect star,and lived your life that way,RIP Alan | |
| Ronny Norway | Alan barton had one of the most powerful voices I ever heard.I never saw a Smokie concert with Alan as singer because i was only 5 when he died.I became a Smokiefan in 2002.After I got the album "The best of Smokie" with Alan as leadsinger.I think i talk for houndreds of thousands when I say that I miss him and his voice.Alan was and always will be one of the GREATEST VOICES the world has ever heard.God bless | |
| Bianca Germany | Dear Alan, I miss you so much and will never forget you! Rest in Peace... | |
| PARK BYEONG CHEOL KOREA | ALAN BARTON IS EXTREME POWERFUL VOCALIST! SMOKIE BROUGHT REAL HEAVY METAL SOUND BY ALAN BARTON! GOD BLESS | |
| Svein Terje Måland Stavanger, Norway | Alan Barton, you were the perfect replacement to Chris Norman, and you were a perfect singer, you live on in your songs, and will never be forgotten! Only the good die young, rest in peace Alan! | |
| Pinky Cologne, Germany | Alan, we miss you so badly. Things have changed since you are gone. IS HEAVEN JUST A BREATH AWAY ? (P.S. Regards to John & Sandra!!!) | |
| Marybaby Almaty, Kazakhstan | Loved, sadly missed, staying forever in my heart. Thank you for your music, kindness, and that light that shone from you making all of us better. God bless. | |
| Ingrid Germany | Unfortunately I never had the luck to meet you, Alan. Everything I know I have heard from others. But a person who has written such beautiful songs, must have been very sensitive. Your songs often help me when I'm sad and dejected. I'm very happy that SMOKIE have carried on, otherwise I never would have met them. But we miss you, Alan, whether we have known you personally or not. God bless you!!! | |
| Karo Germany | I first saw Alan at the Eurovision Song Contest-and thought the song sounds like a Smokie song. Many years later, he became the singer of Smokie-I thought this is a joke. Then Smokie came to the town - I think it was the second concert of Smokie with Alan. He was standing on the stage- his knees shaked and sometimes he nearly seemed to lose his nerves. I was impressed by that fact, because I could feel how much it meant to him to stand this concert. To show that this is what he wanted to : Be a Smokie. And although it was stange to hear all the songs with a different voice- it became a great concert. A few days later I met him- and he was so lovely and kind. His open face, the interest on the people, his love to the music and the fans. .. There are so many scenes coming to my mind when I hear his name and voice...I saw him a few days before the accident at a concert- and I drove by that concerthall everyday for years on my way to work-and I think of him everytime when I pass by. I live in that city now. | |
| Karo(2) | But since that time I havent been to a Smokie Concert.. but I saw some videos with Mike and I think hes doin a great job. All the best to you all- and thanks to Alan for beeing that way. | |
| Lars-Erik Dufström Smedjebacken , Sweden | I have missed Barty in the band since he died march 23rd 1995 and I will always remember him as a good man and I hope that he have a lot of fun in heaven because he is worth that Maybe you wrote texts to Smokie from up there I don´t know :D You was a person that I want to meet but now instead I maybe can meet your successor Mike Craft who has done a good job for the band God bless you Barty but he did it to late because if he have done it before the busaccident you had been alive today That was all from me and I hope that tomorrow will be a happier day Best Wishes from Lars-Erik in Sweden | |
| Gaby Gottschalk Tecklenburg/Germany | ...I knew Alan - I saw him 20 minutes before he got in the car and had this accident... When i heard it, i couldn`t believe it !! He was an exellent singer, a wonderful person , he always motivated the group and he touched my soul with his songs. I was in spain last year for the concert - just to remember him and this sad day. He will always stay in my mind as a great personality and as an important member of " Smokie ". I will always remember him Gaby Gottschalk | |
| Martina Glasow Germany | As I heard the teribble news on 23.03.1995 I was very sad.Alan you was a very good singer and musican,I miss you so much. I say thank you for your music and I will never forget you. good bless, | |
| Mum Brynmawr, S Wales | I love and miss you so much my son and it has been a hard 10 years Love you lots xxxxxx Mum Derick Carol Kath and stuart | |
| Fredrik Eriksson Sweden | Alan... What do I have to say about him? When Chris Norman left the band and Alan tookhis place, I started to see a new aura around Smokie. The strentgh Alan brought to the bandis magnificant. The band took a real turn in the country of rock'n'roll and found something that made them sell million copys of their records. Alan was such a great singer and songwriter and I will always remember him for the member how took Smokie to the right place and gave the band the oppertunity to see countries they never been in before. When I hear the name Alan Barton I start to think about songs such as I feel love, Think about the night and my own favourite Tell me why. The best song that was recorded during the time Alan was a member is Can't cry hard enough and every time I hear that song I start to think about Alan and how and where Smokie would been if he lived today. So in the memory of Alan Barton, we solutes him. May he rest in peace. | |
| Dagmar and Margit Luedenscheid / Germany | To Al - wherever you are! Sadly missed by us, always were and always will...... Still can't forget how friendly and nice you always treated us, you really CARED! You took us backstage the night before the accident happened, and we remember that you didn't feel well then because of a case of 'flu you had caught...... Thanks for everything and for the last guitar pick you ever gave away. love Dagmar and Margit | |
| Melie Germany | I am one of those fans who didn't have the chance to meet Alan (I still feel a bit like a "newbie" - I got a fan last year and joint fan club this year) but I have some CD's with Alan as lead singer. Alan gave his heart in his songs - I feel it - because it touches me.He won't be forgotten as long as there are people who listen to his music very closely. It's always the good ones that die young - those that care for other persons. There's always that one question left on my mind which might never be answered: why? | |
| Steve Jacks Worthing, UK | Apart from photo's, videos and of course albums, I didn't know or meet Alan. But from those sources you always seemed to get the feeling you had. The word 'shine' or 'shone' comes to my mind. Every appearance or even photo he seems to shine out at you, his personality seemed/seems to come out like a bright light. Maybe he's shining now as an angel. If I am allowed to Heaven I hope I get to say hello. He is missed, but I am glad Smokie had him. | |
| Hans Viggo ,Vejle Denmark, Vejle | Dear ALLAN.Your will always be in my heart.WE MISSED YOUR SO MUTCH.Peach in heaven my friend.I will always remember your songs.o | |
| Gundi Germany | I still have tears in my eyes when I hear your song "Can´t cry hard enough". You´re still in my heart. God bless you. | |
| Jackie Hove U.K | Dear Alan, Although I never got to meet you,I'll always remember you for your great music. Love is out the question still sends a shiver down my spine, thanks to your amazing voice. Rest in peace | |
| Evi Dienesen Gran Canaria | Dear Alan, things will never be the same ... I will never forget the tears in your eyes, when I told you, that my sister and I are going to live in Gran Canaria. At this moment I didn`t know, that it was the last time we met ... Maybe you did ... | |
| Jan Olesnica (Poland) | Alan was very good singer. The Smokie period with his voice was very good for me. Smokie have good songs with him. He still keep in my memory... | |
| BARRY & JEAN PARKIN STOCKTON ON TEES | FONDEST MEMORIES OF A WONDERFUL PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS ALAN. | |
| Roland Germany | Cheers Al - whereever you are. You will be in our hearts forever. God bless. | |
| DEIRDRE JONES. BRAY SEAFRONT, IRELAND. | I CRIED THE DAY I HEARD THE NEWS,I DID NOT WANT TO BELIEVE THAT YOU HAD BEEN TAKEN FROM US,IT WAS SO UNFAIR.YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART WITH ALL YOUR SONGS AND MUSIC AND STILL DO. FOR ME THE LEGACY OF YOUR MUSIC KEEPS YOU WITH US ALWAYS AND FOREVER. MISS YOU SO MUCH. | |
| Ryan O' Neill & Amy Potts Shankill, Dublin, Ireland | Rest in Peace, Thanks for the great music. You will Always be remembered. | |
| sooni Seoul, Korea | I haven’t met you personally, but I’ve heard you’re kind man. Your kindness and beautiful soul reflect in your songs and your smile. You will be missed for many years to come. Bless. | |
| Chris Pierce Glossop, UK | It's been 10 years since I became a Smokie fan. 10 Years is a long time. To still be talked about to this day, Alan, is testament to your legacy. Alan had the drive, determination and dedication, and that is why we all remember the tragedy like it was yesterday, because Alan put a piece of himself into every song he wrote and sang. We still feel his presence when we hear his voice. Alan's achievements have been many, pushing Smokie further than they ever thought possible. Agadoo - STILL talked about to this day. Alan's amazing effect on his friends, his family and his fans. It is very hard to put into words how much Alan has effected us one way or another since we knew him, or became fans, and even after his death. One thing is certain, and that Alan will live on where it matters the most...in our hearts. | |
| Mailin Norway | it`s bean 10 years since i became a SMOKIE FAN . I havent met you personaly, but i know you was a very very god man. You smil you carisma !!!!! may you reast in peace al love from Mailin | |
| Mojca Slovenia | Alan Barton will allways live in the hearts of us, who love him. His songs can tell it all. Alan, you will never be forgotten! NEVER | |
| luke h bradford | i never met alan barton, but i know how my mate mel talks about him that he was a great guy and wish i could have met him, and i have heard his music and his vocals are brilliant, r.i.p mate we all think about you xx | |
| Manu and Kay Germany | Loved, sadly missed and forever in our hearts... God bless you, Alan... | |
| Laila Lildballe Nebel Vejle, Denmark | Dear Alan! I never knew just how much you ment to me before it was too late. You were a great guy. Miss you SO very much, but heaven must be a better place, now that you are there. Like everybody else who knew you I can't cry hard enough. Love, Laila | |
| Emma Östersund Sweden | I never had the chance to see Alan on stage and I am very sad for that. He had a great voice and he was very good songwriter. I am very happy that I at least can hear his voice on CDs. I miss you Alan. Rest in peace. | |
| Stephen Keogh Offaly, Ireland | I can't imagine Alan in any other role in life other than that of a star performer,for this you are a legend.Alan, we pray that from your seat in heaven that you may keep a watchful eye on Terry, Mike, Martin, Steve,Mick and crew as they take the smokie sound around the world for future generations, amen and God bless. | |
| Anne Cologne/Germany | Dear Alan, Smokie is not the same without you. We miss you !!! With Love Anne | |
| Andreas Germany | Hello Alan!! I met you in Saarland/Wiebelskirchen and i had the luck to speak with you ! Your soul and the support of Terry, Alan were it that Smokie to lives go on! I thank you for it!! Peace in your new world!! | |
| Madeléine Sweden | My friend, I miss you! | |
| GEOFFf LEEDS | THE ANGELS ARE LUCKY TO HAVE SUPREME ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVER FROM YOU ALAN LIVE ON STARMAN | |
| Angela W Yorks | Watched the video, Rita Sue and Bob too the other night, didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but did both anyway!! Thanks for the fantastic music | |
| david mcquitty newtownabbey/n.ireland | as a fellow musician and a huge fan i would like to say thanks alan you have been an inspiration to me sleep well my friend | |
| Therese Eskilstuna / Sweden | Dear Alan. I miss you and all the songs you never got to write. I think there could have been some really great smokiehits. Sleep well. | |
| Maggie Skövde, Sweden | I never knew you Alan, but thank you for the lovely songs you wrote. The lyrics tells me that you were a nice and kind and caring man. Your songs will go on living. Rest in peace Alan. God bless you and the ones that loved you. | |
| Elektra | Ten years have gone by in a wink of an eye. So much has happened in those years. The band and our lives have changed but still you are here with us. Watching the Eurovision song contest regurlarly as a child I still remember the one of 1979. Who would have thought that I was supposed to meet you many years later. Looking back, it is always very strange what life and destiny have in store for us. I know it was very hard for you to step into Chris Norman's shoes but I hope you knew how easily you made your way to your fans hearts. Though your dream of a number one hit with Smokie has never come true you left so much more than your music to us: thanks for all the fun we had, thanks for being a true super star for us fans, your support and patience. I am sure we sometimes were quite a pain in the neck and yet you gave us so much throughout the few years we were allowed to share with you. You tought me a terrible lot without knowing. Even your death has tought me to cherish each day and live it as if it was th | |
| Elektra (2) | and live it as if it was the last. I will always remember the last words you said to me only a week before the accident: "see you in a few weeks". Instead of seeing you on stage where you belonged we had to say good-bye to you at Wakefield Cathedral. Maybe we will meet again, time will show. Until then, we will keep you in our hearts and uncountable memories of you and the moments we shared will accompany us on the way to the place where you are waiting for us. Many things are left unsaid, so talk to you later… | |
| Bryan Calvert Reading, Berks U.K | Allan its been ten years now and we still miss you, for your husky voice and cheeky grine. You will live on for ever in my heart. And when ever I go to Bradford I will come and have a chat with you about the the old times. | |
| Chris Lodnon | Alan, you are the complete man, and will never be forgotten. I'm a fan from your Black Lace days, and your hits formed the soundtrack of my growing up in Bradford. Superman at school discos to Gang Bang at University! People will remember your music forever, and your cameo in Rita Sue & Bob too is stuff of legend. I know you will rest in peace for the true talent that you are. Great trousers too! Respect to you, your family and friends xxx | |
| Steffi Chemnitz, Germany | Dear Alan! I miss you so much. You´re in my heart for ever. I will drink a beer for you, Cheers! Sleep well! | |
| Nick_x Romania | Desi a trecut atat de mult tot nu imi vine sa cred ca nu mai esti!Sa-ti sie tarana usoara! | |
| lisbet palsdorf Copenhagen, Denmark | Alan gave the band a new life after Chris,sad day when he died!I have not seen your last 2 times you have been here,but next time!luv Lisbet | |
| MIKE PONTEFRACT. | I'M ROOTED IN THE 60'S AND 70'S AND HAVE SEEN OLD AND NEW SMOKIE ;ALAN WAS A FANTASTIC SONG WRITER WITH A FANTASTIC VOICE; MIKE HAS NOW TAKEN OVER THE MANTLE ;WITH EXCELLENT RESULTS; LONG LIVE SMOKIE;;GOD REST ALAN;;;; | |
| Daniel Järnström Pargas, Finland | Unfortunately I never got the chance to see Alan play live. It would have been great. Rest in peace hero! | |
| valerie sygrove driffiald | i did not get to meet you but you are still in my hart you are on of the most lovely peopl and smokie will never be the same with out you but it is nice to see that they are sill going strong i have been to ther shows and thort of you i can still see you standing besid them singing a long with them that is way they are still going strong because you are with them i will never forget you. you and the rest of smokie will all ways have a special place in my hart love you all so muche and i will always love you alan val xxxxxx | |
| joke patist netherlands | Dear Alan,I never will forget you. Joke | |
| Mosterfest Norway | Thank You for the music You gave me when I was young! I will never forget you...... | |
| rebekah scunthorpe | your beautifull voice will live on for ever | |
| Lisa Perth, Western Australia | Well, I've been reading the messages from Alan's fans and his fellow band mambers. Although I feel very removed from all the emotion, I felt I had something to say, that this was an occasion, a person to be remembered. I did have the good fortune of meeting Alan, a lifetime ago now, when Smokie toured Australia in the early nineties. Mick was still stage tech then, that's how long ago it was! I remember Alan laughing, and enjoying every moment on stage. I first saw a performance in Bendigo, Victoria, towards the end of the tour, and I travelled many miles to share the last performance of the tour in Tamworth, New South Wales and it was worth it! Terry, did you ever get that jacket back? What a loss to the people who loved him, but what a legacy he left. My deepest condolences to those of you who have felt the loss of Alan the most. Time passes and life must be lived, but your memories are there to bring you comfort and laughs when you miss him the most. My regards to you all. Lisa, from Oz | |
| Derek Bridgend, South Wales, UK | Alan was a major influence on the Smokie years after Chris Norman. He was responsible for some superb songs; my favourites being "Fistful Of Dollars", "Scream You Guitar", "One Night In Vienna" and "Naked Love". Like most Smokie fans I was shocked and saddened by his tragic death. I must admit I had my reservations to start with when he joined Smokie as I didn't know whether the Black Lace connection would do much for their reputation but Alan was such a talent he soon laid my fears to rest. (Secretly I had an admiration for a guy who could come up with something as catchy as "Agadoo". I remember when I used to play in a band saying to my bass player after a few drinks that I wish I had written that song!) Surely it was no mean feat to follow in the mighty Chris Norman's shoes but Alan somehow managed to do it. He'll be sadly missed. | |
| Helmut Germany | Hi Alan,i missed you,i never forget you, thanks for all this songs,you createt in my heart,God bless you | |
| Patrick Arnehall | I saw Smokie with Alan 3years in a row and still think his voice were uniqe.When he died I sent a record with my self to Smokie for to take the chance to honor Alan with me as the new singer...hehehe..Never got any answear.Alan thx for all the ballads thx for your voice..I´ll drink to your memory....cheers from Sweden | |
| Joern Stoffregen Drage/Elbe - Germany | Dear Alan, you are unforgotten and still in my mind. Thanks for being on earth. Hope to meet you there later. Dream well. | |
| Jeanette Esbjerg, Denmark | So many beautiful words said about you from the band. My hands shake! But Allan, you shure deserve it!!! Take care of the band that is left from above... their hearts are fill with love for you!!! | |
| Biggi Germany | Alan, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, wherever you are. I am sure you are watching us from above. Sometimes I think you are our GUARDIAN ANGEL. We miss you a hell of a lot! Love from Biggi and the rest of the gang :-) | |
| fred Germany | dear alan! i wish you a happy birthday whereever you may be now! sometimes when i look above in the sky and see the stars i think one of them are you, watching all the people who liked you (and still do)! i've never had a chance to meet you but i've heard so much about you from a very good friend of mine who knew you quite well! so please stay this star in the sky which you are for me and take care of my alby and me!!! in loving memories, fred | |
| Rene Kongerslev,Denmark | Happy birthday Alan. You are missed but not forgotten always in my mind. | |
| Monica Denmark | hello People.. I am a girl from denmark, and I´m 19 years.. The Lost of Alan Barton, is a big lost, we all really miss Him, also me, I still Love smokie BUT we need Alan, and that´s much.. RIP Alan barton, we all miss and do still love you much.. If any of you want to write with a danish Smokie Fan, here is my mail Pullenulle@hotmail.com | |
| kelly gardner fife | alan barton was the best thing that ever happened to this world although i am to young to even remember smokie i have all his cd's inc black lace god rest you alan love kelly gardner aged 17 | |
| Helen, England | My very best friend played along side Smokey in Germany in the days just before Alan's death. She was with Middle of the Road. She told me about Alan's death and I felt so sad. He was a great singer and perfomer and had no show about him. Just a genuine guy who is sadly missed, not just by his very close family but by all his fans. God Bless Alan. | |
| kelly gardner st monans in Fife | as i said before i am to young to remember alan barton but i think he is one of the best i am one of his biggest fans i know everything about him from black lace to smokie i loved him dearly even though i didn't know him my love to his family thank you alan love kelly xxxxxx | |
| Richard Kovacs Budapest, Hungary | God Bless you Alan! We miss you so hardly, and... I can't say anything more... God Bless You!! | |
| Jonny Norway | I play Smokie often and Alan You are missed but not forgotten. You was a great singer. Good bless You | |
| James united states | Greate site. Thank you :) | |
| kelly gardner st. monans in Fife | alan is my hero he was a great man, a brilliant singer i never knew him personally as i'm to young to remember him but to me he is a saint i adore him and love his music. alan if you can hear me hod bless you love kelly | |
| Stuart Duffy Leeds | Can't believe it's ten years mate. I watched your career grow and I was glad to share a small part of it with you. You always wanted to be a star!! Well Alan; You really were!! | |
| Jozef Slovakia | I´m so sorry for your death Al.I wanna tell you that you´ll always stay in my memory as good singer and man.Thanks for your contribution to Smokie.All fans are very proud of you.I´ll never forget.God bless you. | |
| Richard Lee Cheshunt,Herts. | I was lucky enough to see Smokie late 1994 in Cricklewood,London with Alan Barton on lead vocals and what a superb night it was.Alan had a wonderful voice and an amazing stage presence. | |
| Elzabeth Norway | You are the best vil always love you | |
| Elizabeth | Alan i will love you forever | |
| Sandro Zürich, Switzerland | I had the luck to talk to you after a gig in Biel (Switzerland). It was the first Smokie concert with you as lead singer. There was just a few spectaters and you made a joke about it and promised to have a great party that night. Now, more than ten years later, I still say that it was one of the gretest concerts of my life. Dear Alan, I miss you, your great voice and your feeling for writing wonderful songs. I'll never stop listening to your songs and I will never forget you. Thank you for everything. God bless! | |
| Karl Skegness | What a shame for a freind and boss for a time.. the best! | |