Ewen, I think of you as a Special Angel in Heaven. Your singing and guitar playing touched the heart of many like only an Angel can do.

8 years now since your passing. You’re missed every day mate, just hope we can have sessions like we did in the Grove in Leeds on many occasions when I get up there.....

Your memory lives on at Cramlington as a tribute and in remembrance of a true friend of Cramlington Folk Club Terry sang Rubenstin Remembers

Forever missed is a great and timely reminder of you my dear Ewen. You are and never far and never will be, far from my thoughts. Today I received a file with a version of Was it You, recorded by two young friends of mine, David Harbottle and Freya Jonas for their latest album and a very fine version it is too. I know it would warm your heart as much as it does mine.
With my deepest respect
Mike

Another year has passed
You are still missed
All our love from Sue and your American family

More years, less tears, same love. xxx

Still listen to your amazing music. Too many favourites to mention. All with such meaningful lyrics and beautiful melodies. Such a talent! Always remembered.

The main man! Ewen, thank you for your songs, they are so very good, strong, evocative and in fact most of all special because; every time I sing one of them, which is more often than not, I am reminded of what a great artist you were, a loyal friend and how much you gave me in terms of encouragement and warmth. Sleep well, always, Mike

Remembering birthdays past and so wishing there had been more, miss you. Love to Sarah and David and families xxx

A rare talent for writing insightfully about the experience of grief, or love, or impending death without mentioning these words at all. thank you for the songs Ewen.

Still your light shines Ewen. Often in my thoughts. x

7 years... a photo popped up on my Facebook today of you holding baby Ellie.. I am so glad you got to meet my precious daughter. I had forgotten the date until the Facebook reminder popped up. You now have a beautiful grandson called Freddie, named in your honour... Freddie Carruthers. X I hope you are watching down on us.. You live on in your family, and and the love we have. Miss you Dad. Xxxxx

Another year without you. Miss you still my friend. Love to David,Sarah and families. xxx

You are never far from my thoughts Ewen, never will be mate. Your music has made me at least as many friends as my own has. Gotta be honest though, wherever you are must have a lot more going for it than the current state of Planet Earth.

Pipe Dream are ever grateful to you for your generosity in helping us when stating out playing music.   Your songs are always in our sets, Last night we sang Waiting for a Rendezvous. Peach Orchard.
Mr Anderson is requested all the time.
Always warmly appreciated by new fans. Xx

Your songs will go on and on still very popular and sung by many of your friends at Cramlington
Aiudrey and I often remember the times spent in your company pleased you came by

Remembering fondly our shared moments and songs written and sung.
Memories and songs that will remain ever-lasting. You are missed and when we play your music it is as if you are here sitting with your guitar singing to us all.
Love Sue and your California family

Ah my man! The years roll by so quickly. However, it isn't about me remembering you mate. Because of your lovely songs and how inspired I am by them, you are simply with me most of the time; when I am at home with Julie, in the car on the way to a gig, thinking about what I'm gonna play and then on stage when I talk about you and how we got to know each other all those years ago.

Forever in my heart xx
Much love to David, Sarah and families

Often in my thoughts Ewen. x

Another year passes and you are still in our hearts and thoughts. You are dearly missed - all our love Sue, Chantelle and Scott

Still think of you. So many memories of our times together. Your music and storytelling will live forever.

Hey Dad. Took Natalie to Rothbury last week, and we both felt like you were there with us on top of that hill. Never forgotten X. David & Natalie

well i wish we could talk about our kids miss you missyou love judy

Miss you and your magic mister, seems like yesterday when the news came through. Think of you always. Remembering David, Sarah and families as another year goes by. With love, Janet xx

It may sound silly but it feels as if you are still here. I have just re-read a letter from David which he sent after he received Silver Collection which features a number of your works. Then I fired up the Mac and there was your tribute reminder. You will always be with me my friend.

We were playing Sedgefield Folk Festival and sang some of your songs. For some people it was the first time they had heard Peach Orchard. More fans for your music. We are glad we met you Ewen, that you inspired us with your music and advice. Forever grateful. Pat, John and Peter. From Pipe Dream .

Well old friend you are sadly missed by all at Cramlington
Your music lives on and will do so for as long performers keep your songs alive which will be forever
No one comes along now having just popped out fora packet of fags!!

Still in our thoughts...
Graham & Lesley

Another year has gone by - so many wonderful memories and songs - you are always with us and greatly missed. I hope you and Toya are sharing lots of walks together wherever you are
Love Sue

One of a kind, never to be duplicated. Your music is timeless. So happy you were part of my life and left so many good memories.

Lovely man , fantastic voice , unforgettable songs - We are now doing "Was it You" with concertina - Wish you could have heard it

Better late than never old man! Birthday present from you to me in addition to the cream bun! - a record player to play all that vinyl you wouldn't let me throw away! "You've got a friend......."
Miss you always. Thinking of and sending love to David, Sarah and families

Your pen is now still but your words keep us moving…
Graham & Lesley❤️

Hey pal,
I'm playing in Bromsgrove tonight and I'll be singing a few of your lovely songs. So grateful for the time we spent together and the inspiration you gave me Ewen. You're still the best mate. Mike S

Happy Birthday Ewen
You are greatly missed but your wonderful music lives on
Love Sue and all your family in California

Often listen to your wonderful music Ewen. Brings back some great memories. Baileys coffee springs to mind too. Birthday candles are still burning. B. x

Happy Birthday Ewen
I know you are still playing your music in heaven. Glad I got to meet you thank you so much for your music I always listen to it makes me smile God Bless you

               Helen (Vacaville CA)

Remembering you on your birthday Ewen. We as Pipe Dream continue to perform your wonderful songs. Many more folk are enjoying your beautiful lyrics and music. 

Love from Peter,John and Patricia (Pipe Dream)

a wonderful guy always a pleasure to listen such a loss

Dear Ewen,
You are not forgotten, though on earth you are no more,
Still in memory, and song you are with us,
as you were before.

Hey pal, I played Porkies Folk Club on Friday last and sang The Amber Room. What a song! What a writer! What a man. You will ALWAYS be with me Ewen.
Mike S.

Your songs are played often at Cramlington and every time fond memories come flooding back there are so many of the good time spent in your company

Missing you as always mister, hurts as much now as then, but your voice and memories stay forever x Love to David Sarah and families you're often in my thoughts x

Just back from visiting the Somme and your song In the Course of Business came to mind when visiting the Battlefields and Cemetries.  We continue to sing your songs everywhere we go and are pleased that many more folk are enjoying your beautiful music.  We have recorded a cd A Little Bit of Ewen with 10 of your songs on.  Think you would approve? Remembered always by Pipe Dream.X

Ewen, you are always in our thoughts.  Yesterday we had our first radio show in California for a Functional Health Forum and used the first minutes of your son "Dirty Water" for the intro/outro etc. It will be featured each Saturday for the next 13 weeks. Rick introduced the show sharing information to our listeners regarding you and your music.
Dearest Ewen you line on in the songs you wrote that people still enjoy listening to; they are timeless - what a wonderful legacy. I cannot wait to hear the new album "A Little Bit of Ewen"  Love always Sue and your family in the USA.

Each time I perform one of your songs it's a nod in your direction old friend…!

Great memories of the short time we made music together a wonderful experience in company of a gentleman and a true professional. Your music will live forever nights at Cramlington Folk Club will never be forgotten. Robert & Judith

Hey Dad.....Been thinking of you lots recently. So many great musicians play your songs and I know that is what you loved, people enjoying your music and I'm sure you would be stoked at the love felt through this site. If I'm ever sad I'll put a song or two on and listen to my old man's voice. Thanks for leaving a little of bit of you for us to enjoy forever. Miss you loads X

Rubenstein Remembers - and so do I