When did Acker Bilk record Stranger on the Shore?

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When did Acker Bilk record Stranger on the Shore?

1962’s
‟Stranger on the Shore” was released in October 1961, credited to Mr Acker Bilk with the Leon Young String Chorale. It became 1962’s biggest-selling single in the UK, spending 55 weeks in the chart, though it was kept off the top spot by Cliff Richard’s ‟The Young Ones”.

Who played the music stranger on the shore?

Acker Bilk
Clarinet player Acker Bilk is “fed up” with playing his most famous tune – Stranger on the Shore. The 83-year-old jazz musician who lives in Pensford, Somerset, had a hit with it in the early 1960s and has played it regularly ever since.

Was stranger on the shore a theme tune?

It was subsequently released as a single, spending 55 weeks in the UK singles chart and becoming the best-selling record of 1962 in the U.S. chart….Stranger on the Shore (TV serial)

Stranger on the Shore
Opening theme “Stranger on the Shore” by Acker Bilk
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language English
No. of episodes 5

What instrument is stranger on the shore?

clarinet
“Stranger on the Shore” is a piece for clarinet written by Acker Bilk for his young daughter and originally named “Jenny” after her.

What was Acker Bilk’s real name?

Bernard Stanley Bilk
Acker Bilk/Full name

Born Bernard Stanley Bilk, he changed his name to Acker – Somerset slang for “mate” – after learning to play the clarinet in the Army. His last concert was in August 2013.

How old is Acker Bilk?

85 years (1929–2014)
Acker Bilk/Age at death
media caption’Stranger on the Shore’ stayed in the UK chart for one year. Clarinettist Acker Bilk, who personified the trad jazz revival of the 1950s and ’60s, has died after a lengthy illness at the age of 85.

What nationality was Acker Bilk?

English
Acker Bilk/Nationality

Is Acker Bilk dead?

Deceased (1929–2014)
Acker Bilk/Living or Deceased

Was Acker Bilk his real name?

His most famous song Stranger on the Shore was the UK’s biggest selling single of 1962 and made him an international star. Born Bernard Stanley Bilk, he changed his name to Acker – Somerset slang for “mate” – after learning to play the clarinet in the Army.

Is Mr Acker Bilk still alive?

When did Acker Bilk write Stranger on the shore?

One of songwriter and music publisher Robert Mellin’s major songwriting successes came in 1962, when he wrote lyrics for Acker Bilk’s instrumental smash “Stranger on the Shore,” allowing it to be covered by vocal acts including Andy Williams and the Drifters.

Who is the composer of Stranger on the shore?

Stranger on the Shore. Jump to navigation Jump to search. “Stranger on the Shore” is a piece for clarinet written by Acker Bilk for his young daughter and originally named “Jenny” after her. It was subsequently used as the theme tune of a BBC TV drama serial for young people, Stranger on the Shore.

How did Stranger on the shore get its name?

“Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk”. Songfacts. Retrieved 29 May 2009. Originally named “Jenny” (after his daughter) on his LP Sentimental Journey, the song’s name was changed when Bilk played it as the theme song for a new children’s TV show, Stranger On The Shore.

What to do with Acker from Stranger on shore?

If you’ve had a stressful day, come home, pour a good glass of Cabernet, put on Acker and cozy up to the hearth. He will soothe away the troubles of your day!

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