Often in my thoughts Ewen, remembering some wonderful times. Bron x

Well old friend, thinking of you today but in fact not many days pass without that happening. Special, is not an adequate way to talk about you and your music but one thing is clear. I have never known anyone quite like you. Your talent to generate beautiful lyrics with simple but glorious melodies to carry them such a rare gift. My thanks to you for allowing me to share just a little writing with you.

Can't believe it's 13 years since Mike rang with the sad news and no more would you turn up on a Tuesday night "I only popped out for a packet of tabs thought I'd call in " Ewen on coming along to Cramlington on a singers night then proceeding to blow every away with another great new song farewell old pal

13 years since we last met… but you’re still ever present in our memories

Remember you and your music every day. You were so kind to us when we were forming our group Pipe Dream. We always include some of your songs when we are playing. Hope you are happy.

Only a thought away, today and always. xxx

Here’s to you where ever you’re reposing! You’ll be teaching them how to tune their harps to DADGAD I’m fairly sure!
Graham & Lesley

Your wonderful songs are still sung at Cramlington stay safe old pall from all at Cramlington Folk Club
Audrey & I will always treasure the times and memories shared with you

The years go by so fast now Ewen but you and your beautiful songs are always with me. As I play them they lift me as they always have and always will.
My thanks to you always
Mike

Remembering you Ewen and all your kindness to our group Pipe Dream. We have a cd with 11 of your songs which you graciously shared with us.
We always include one of your songs in our set list. Mr Anderson is always requested.
You were an extremely generous man with your time. Peter, John and Pat (Pipe Dream)

Happy heavenly birthday Dad x I took the kids up to Rothbury this week, we walked up to where your ashes are scattered. I’d forgotten how beautiful it was. We were thinking and talking about you and a rainbow appeared. I hope my kids will visit Rothbury when I’m long gone, and their kids, and their kids and so on. Such a beautiful place. Your legacy lives on. Lots of love x x

Still listening to your beautiful, timeless music Ewen and remembering wonderful evenings at our club in Snaith. The years have passed but you’ll never be forgotten. Bron xxx

Remembering you with love, affection and the usual very large cream cake!
Weird how the pain mellows yet the memories stay strong.
Miss you as always.
Love to David, Sarah and all their families xxxx

Always in my thoughts
I love the tribute from Sarah and your grandchildren
Even here in California Scotts English friend who is a musician plays your music and taught Tristan the chords to Dirty water and his band including Tristan played for us all
Ewen your music is timeless and we all miss and love you
Sue

Happy 81st birthday grandad x

Hi grandad, I'm wanting to try and learn one of your songs on guitar, or piano,if I can, as I can play it properly. Your songs are amazing and like no other, and will always be in my playlists. Lots of love, your granddaughter
Natalie x

You’re often in our thoughts Ewen and your songs are always on my set list! Rest easy…
Graham & Lesley

Always loved and remembered for your amazing music and for the gentle man you were.

Pipe Dream still include your songs when we perform.  The one we played last week at Cramlington was The Lonliest is man.  Your songs tell so many stories and still delight so many folk. Always grateful for your help and support.

Well Ewen old friend, you are always there and the time is always right.
Tomorrow I set off to play some gigs and of course I will be taking you and your wonderful songs with me.
Sleep on old lad, you have earned your rest.
Mike

As real today my friend, miss you.
In my thoughts always.

All your pals think of you often and your songs are often given an airing at every chance… lots of love to all your lovely family❤️
Graham, Lesley & family

Happy birthday, your songs are my most played on Spotify:) I’ve also just started to the learn the guitar, in a few years I hope to play ‘ was it you’
My best wishes to your friends and family xx

Hey up old son. I have often said that you are never far from my thoughts and it is as true to day as it ever was. In fact I am rehearsing for my first ever one man show: Past Imperfect -- The Journey Between the Songs. I'll be chatting about my life on the road, singing some songs, mine and some by other writers, meeting you and hearing your wonderful songs for the first time all those years ago (1975) in Sherburn-in-Elmet, I'm including Was it You and The Power: that incredible 'video-like' lyric you gave me to write a tune for. That song has carried me many a mile and I hope a good few more. Sleep on mate, all of us who write here, carry our memories of you in our hearts for sure.

Happy Birthday Dad. Will raise a glass to you tonight Dad. Love you Sarah, Ellie, Mollie and Freddie xxxx

Happy birthday wishes to a wonderful person
Miss you and am hoping to bring your music alive in my audio book “One More Story”
Love Sue

Miss you Mister.
Sunflowers and a vanilla slice.
Love to Sarah, David and families.
xxx

It was in 2005 or so that Ewen joined Alan Taylor for a house concert in my living room Ewen did a few of his songs and Ala performed Rosenstein Remembers. It was a great evening.

Ewan, I will always remember those folk club nights in Goole. You inspired me to play and to write, although I've still not reached your level! Deep peace my friend. Dean

Missing you still - hope you are singing with the angels
Forever missed and never forgotten
Love Sue Chantelle and Scott

Dear Ewen your kindness towards us when we were starting out playing will remain with us always….. last night we sang Peach Orchard and Mr Anderson. On Sunday we sang New Bridge Street and Black and White. Our latest is The loneliest is man. 
We are looking forward to playing Cramlington Folk club soon and your songs will feature in our set. 
Love fromPeter, John and Pat. (Pipe Dream) x

Hi my friend you are always in our thoughts Audrey and I cherish the times spent in you company some fantastic tale . Your music lives on and the will always be a special place for a Ewen song at CFC

Hey dad.. daughter here.. I’ve got 3 amazing children .. you are part of them.. we talk about you often.. Freddie your namesake likes guitar and he’s 5 xx I can’t believe it’s 11 years.. I still feel like that phone call was yesterday.. I’m doing ok.. had a rough time but doing ok .. I’m Made of stern stuff and I like to think you’d be proud of me.. we’re off to a Queen Tribute Friday.. x think you’d prefer me at a paul Simon gig but hey it’s music x love you dad x

Thinking of you as the band goes out to play a gig in Castleford toneet! I’ll give the guys a nudge and we’ll all send our best thoughts to you and yours!

Now then old son, I hope that wherever you are resting, the sky is blue and the birds are singing for you. Don't, not even for a second, imagine that you or your beautiful compositions, will ever be forgotten mate, they live with me every day.
Mike

Memories and music never die.
Miss you and days gone by.
With love to Sarah, David and families xxx

A late one from me Ewen. Often in my thoughts and your wonderful music will never be forgotten.
Still loved and missed. x

A belated happy birthday to Ewen Carruthers. I heard someone sing 'Was It You' a few years and then found a Youtube clip of Ewen singing it at Morley Folk Club. I worked up my own take of it based on his DADGBD version, which I now perform solo and with the trio White Sail. I'm learning some more of Ewen's songs at the moment and look forward to doing them. Such a beautiful voice and guitar, and such wonderful songs. Thank you for the gifts, Ewen xx

Happy Birthday Ewen, we played Mr Anderson on your birthday at Croxdale Folk Club.  Our repertoire of your songs increases all the time….. the latest The Loneliest is man.  Thank you for another beautiful song from Pat, John and Peter (Pipe Dream) x

Happy Birthday old son,
There was no-one like you, nobody could get even close.
Sleep on...
Mike

Hi Ewen you will always be with us through those wonderful songs and the packed of fags
All at Cramlington Folk Club

Happy birthday, Ewen. I frequently listen to your music :) Blasting out ‘ Was it you ‘ earlier :)

Another year of birthday memories, cream cakes and happy times. Love to Sarah, David and families xxx

Happy heavenly birthday Dad x x x lots of love sarah, Ellie, mollie and Freddie x ❤️❤️❤️❤️

To my darling Ewen
Just thinking of you and your wonderful music. Heard a band here in the US which reminded me of you. When I hear you sing it is as if you are sitting here playing and singing to us all. We miss you so much and your music and lyrics are timeless.  All our love always - Sue & Family

I guess we all have things that we say a lot or questions we ask etc. One of mine is, have you heard any songs by Ewen Caruthers? After all these years, I still find myself asking the same question. Ewen, your songs were written with such simple and articulate beauty, they surprise me and inspire me always.
Mike

I never met you or heard you sing live but your music lives on. Last night the wonderful duo of Harbottle & Jonas opened their concert at St Edith Folk , Otford, Kent with ' Was it You ? ' using the arrangement by Mike Silver. Just wonderful.

Hey Ewen
Last night I was sitting in the living room of some dear friends, Les and Linda and the music was flowing.
I will miss you always mate.
Sleep on
Mike

Remembering a generous, talented man who encouraged us with our music. We still sing and learn more of your beautiful songs all the time. You we’re complimentary of our attempts.
Never forget you Ewen, all good wishes to your family. From Peter, Pat and John(Pipe Dream) xx

Memories of music and laughter never fade. The feelings of that sad day neither. Love and thoughts with you Sarah, David and your families xxx