Eria Fachin

Wow... I just found this site and had not realized that Eria had passed away. Such a great loss. She had one of the most beautiful voices. I still listen to her music quite often and remember how much fun I had listening to her in the 80s. If she were still around, her career would have definitely skyrocketed to the stars and beyond!

Eria is still alive in my heart!

Julian

I have always enjoyed Eria's music and like the others above was torn to hear she had passed. Eria's music was as graceful as she was and I know she will be remembered for many many years to come.

I was delighted to see the tribute to her on the CD "I'm Coming Out." I wish I only had the chance to meet her. I guess now she is up above singing to angels and looking over all of her fans down here. Perhaps one day Eria, I will have the honour of meeting you. I promise to you Eria, as long as I have ears I will listen to your music. As long as I can sing, I will sing your songs and as long as my heart beats, in my heart you will stay.

My thoughts and prayers to your family... Jamie.L

We all, still have this classic club gem to remember her by back in early 1986.
"savin myself" & "your Love Just Came Too Late" one of my favourites Hi-Nrg tracks , amazing vocal,great synth only perfect Hi-nrg tracks i love it ! (i listen often records of Erin, everytime when i heard "Remember Me" it reminds me that such a great artist is gone and it makes me very sadden!
Your Fans will forever "remember you" !
Rest in Peace Erin

So,I hadn't heard Savin Myself in yeaaaars BUT the other day I heard it twice in a span of maybe 10-15 minutes on TWO DIFFERENT radio stations (CHUM FM and Proud FM). I've had the song in my head ever since. So I went to find a video on youtube but found out she passed... my heart sunk a little. She made lots of people happy with her music and I will never forget her! Cheers to Eria!
Peter

Eria's song "savin myself" was playinig the first time i went to a gay bar. I was about 18/19 years old. That one song really takes me back. I bought the cd which i still have to this day and play it frequently. I sought out all the 12 inch remixes. I was very sadden to hear that she passed. It is such a shame that there wasnt more music of hers released. Does anyone know other the the cd and the releases if there is any other music?

frenchy

RIP Eria ...

I loved dancing to Savin' Myself in the 80's! It was such a great track. Eria Fachin brought such joy to my life through her music.

Hi Lou
I was tellig my children about Eria and was happy to find this site. I hope everything is well with you and your family.

to "YouTube" I've just uploaded a video of Eria from when she was singing with the McMaster Jazz Band in Edmonton at the 1981 Canadian Stage Band Festival. The recording is "Our Love Is Here To Stay"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9AcpNH7ymU

Hey Anita,
Yes I do rememeber you. How could I forget! You were one of Eria's closest friends. I hope you are doing great.
It amazes me how people still remember her and continue to contribute. Recently, I heard a completely new remix of Savin' Myself and I was blown away. (I wonder if Vince had anything to do with this?)

I still have Eria's first album release. I can't tell you how many hours I spent listening to it...over, and over again ... LOL.
I just found this site, and discovered that we lost Eria, much too soon!!! A part of my youth that I cherish died when I read the news...I know she touched many lives though her music, and left us with many wonderful memories.

Lou: My kids showed me how to google and the first person I looked up was Eria! What a shock! I am so so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories. Hope the name rings a bell for you!

Anita

Just found this site. I was a trombonist in the Hamilton McMaster Jazz Band and Mohawk Jazz Band in 1981. 1981 saw the Mohawk Jazz Band win the Canadian Open Jazz Band Festival in Edmonton. Fronting the band for one of the three numbers which won us the competition was Eria Fachin singing 'Our Love Is Here To Stay' - an arrangement put together by the lead trumpet Ian Townsend (?). I often watch the video I have of this performance. I remember a number of performances of the band with Eria. Very sad to see such a young and talented performer pass.

One of my favorites! Such a shame!

Lou,

Thanks for the extra info and please accept our condolenses on the passing of Eria. Vince DeGiorgio once expressed to me what a wonderful lady she was.

If you have a better photo than the one above I would be most happy to update with it. Any additional info on Eria would also be appreciated.

Eria was born April 20, 1960 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Thanks,
Lou J. Fachin