Stranger On The Shore - Acker Bilk

Relax with the sound of Alka Bilk playing the Clarinet while looking at Beach Photos

[@deetown46]

My husband died 10 weeks ago today, this was one of our favorite songs, We did dance on the shore, We loved on the shore, We sailed past Many shores, We lived & love the sea. I will always love you Roger. It has now been just short of FOUR years. The memories such as this are what has carried me through all the sleepless night and the tear filled days. I wouldn't change a thing. He was the best husband I ever could have had. I love you and will join you some day. Thank you for your love. Roger you are my one and only.

[@jerrynovak7104]

Ten week,s ten days, ten years, the pain and hurt will always be there but your memories will always pull you thru, though hard I know it will always let you go back to that wondeerful time with your Roger, with these soothing songs. God Bless/

[@1960janey]

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. And what a lovely life you must have had, such beautiful memories. Keep those thoughts with you every day. Your husband would be so enchanted to know that this music reminds you of him.

[@waynerbabe]

Lost my wife of 40 years 6 months ago. Wedding anniversary is Christmas Eve. Hard times coming. I pray for you. The hole in your heart will never heal. God Bless You

[@train4905]

So sorry

[@napoleonklein5205]

How sad and yet how beautiful!

[@helenaforeman6417]

I was born in 1960 and my mum said every time this song came on the radio I would sob and cry my eyes out, growing up I absolutely love it and fills my heart with so much joy and sorrow of what use to be I have so many wonderful memories and this song is a major part of my life.

[@karenalessi4666]

"Joy and sorrow of what used to be".

[@wonghonkongjames4495]

Yep, so do I !

[@Skibb66]

Same as....it never fails to amaze me how certain songs or melodies can bring out such strong emotions ❤

[@terrystikeleather4717]

My wife and I use to dance to this song She passed away at the age of 47 that was 22 years ago brings back memories

[@susant700]

I loved reading your comment regarding this wonderful memorable song. My mom and dad liked it too. This song calms me down; I never get tired of listening to it.

[@colinlawson1877]

This song was always on the radio when I was a kid in the 60,s. Life was happy then even though we had nothing.

[@lindawatts5102]

60's such a great era enjoyed the music i too was a kid of the 60's

[@riverebec1]

Sounds like you still had plenty of what mattered the most.

[@joayclark2989]

Il second that

[@dennisprice7244]

I am 64 and this tune always reminds me of my late mother. I just can't hold the tears back.

[@riverebec1]

You and I are the same age, and the minute I heard this familiar music I immediately thought of my late mother too. It must bring back memories of how calming and loving they could be with their little ones.

[@silondon9010]

I totally know how you feel 😢

[@susanrobertson2700]

I also feel this sad and happy with this most beautiful tune. I was born in 64 and this was played at my Mother's funeral. So much emotion in the tune and the way it in was played ❤😢😊

[@anon3807]

It's good that you had a nice mother

[@lisag720]

My mom loved this tune she passed in april 2014. I was born in the late 50's an army brat with eight siblings. My son and i danced to this at his wedding. My daughter in law danced with her father. Makes me cry and feel joy at the same time.

[@littledeel]

I’m 26. And this, my fellow generational degenerates. This is music :)

[@jillcinquegrani8263]

Happy ,happy days when the world was at a slower pace ! This brings back memories of mum cooking the Sunday roast , and my dad just hanging loose in 'his' garden ..., tending the flowers he loved so much. And 'Stranger on the shore' was always on the record player. Treasured memories !! Thank you for the music.

[@QWZXM]

Perfectly said.

[@jmrodas9]

Thanks for sharing. Regards and have a nice day.

[@rosestrange5644]

This song brings back so many fond memories of my childhood, & memories of my grandparents. Love this music.

[@lindawatts5102]

Youve just taken me back with this comment about this tune... this era was so much better

[@train4905]

❤

[@telrunya3268]

I promised my grandpa I would play this for him on saxophone about 12 years ago. He died 10 years ago never hearing me play it, so I played it at as wake. This piece will never stop getting to me.

[@keithcolmo7040]

Classic

[@SMURAI_-yr4xq]

Same but on clarinet

[@arnoldthompson481]

When my grandson wanted to join the high school band I bought him a tenor sax and the reason was I wanted to hear him learn and become great on it but alas his band teacher found someone better on a sax and he had to take up trombone.

[@user-ok5kl7pe4c]

My Mam loved this I was born 1960 my Mam ended up with alzhimers I used to play this on mouth organ I had for Xmas 1965 iv still got it I'm now 63 beautiful music that really makes your heart feel everything ..God Bless Mam xx

[@4gma59]

Sometimes God let's them peek.

[@jazz185]

The most melancholic tune ever. Reminds me so much of being a young lad in the sixties..

[@mikestyles499]

Same here. I’m immediately taken back to my childhood home, riding my bike with my friends in the Summer, in my hometown. There were other instrumentals in the 60’s that were as memorable.

[@santini4754]

Ditto

[@QWZXM]

I drift back often to that wonderful music era. I was about 11 years old when thus one charted. BEAUTIFUL

[@thecatalunya1]

yesterday when we were young..me to my friend sixties in London UK seems like last month..

[@robertcorradi8573]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@scottc543]

This was one of my mom's favorite songs. She listened to it so many times when I was young I grew to love it too. Now, I can't help but cry when I hear it. I miss you, Mom.

[@pantherhd62]

I understand you so much.🌴

[@girl2mom]

I used to hum this tune throughout my pregnancy to my twin sons about 20 years ago. Loss 1 twin. We hummed this tune to our son before bed each time. Now and I finally know the title thanks to Google search song. Amazing! Thank you!

[@girl2mom]

So sorry for your loss.

[@liquidtopaz6903]

Same here mum loved this so much

[@yourkiwimate]

bless you scott

[@Mrsmuffin1958]

I came to the UK from the USA 21 years ago to ultimately marry a gorgeous Englishman, retired from the RAOC, so a veteran. We were madly in love until the day he passed away, 2 1/2 years ago. We were 'Strangers on the Shore,' and this was our song. Today would have been our 21st wedding anniversary. And I'm still loving my new homeland.

[@Issacwayne22]

This song carries me away from world conflicts, politics, cellphones, & all the other less important distractions in our life ! My all time favorite song. God bless Acker Bilk🙏

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@Issacwayne22 Cellphones?

[@Issacwayne22]

@@hendrikdebruin4012 Yes, before cell phones came to be used, people actually made eye contact & socialized with each other ! Especially teenage children 😡

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@Issacwayne22 We amused ourselves when I was young with social activities. We did not even have a TV in the house. I regret being old but I do not regret being young when I was.

[@indiana146]

Sorry for your loss god bless you

[@tonyintheie]

My dad just passed away yesterday. He played the clarinet and was a fan of this great artist. I just had to play this video because we shared musical moments together during his last months in hospice.RIP dad.

[@TheBatugan77]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@wilmamills8579]

One summer vacation my coal miner Dad took the family on a trip to DC. One evening we boarded a ship that took us to an amusement park via the Potomac River. On the ship was a live band that played like Big Band music. My younger sister and I knew that Stranger on the Shore was Mom's favorite so we went up the a man in the band and asked if they would play it. They did a great job. Mom was surprised and loved it. A memory of a summer evening in the early sixties.

[@bilboshaggins392]

🤪

[@carolepton244]

Saw him play in Blackpool with Kenny ball special moment 💜

[@bilboshaggins392]

@@carolepton244 🙄

[@justabaker5609]

Was that amusement park by any chance Marshall Hall?

[@jds46363]

Such a great tune! ❤👍👍

[@teennomore]

This is one of the best instrumentals ever.Been listening to this for more than fifty years.

[@terrymurphy66]

Been listening to this since it was first released still not tired of it

[@vintagebrew1057]

It never loses its charm....

[@chrispaulson504]

Me as well

[@abbyandsadiesmom2040]

@@chrispaulson504 It just sets my mind at ease and makes me smile. Still a hit!

[@Thetruepianoman]

You couldn't have, it's only been out 13!

[@leonieweimer6674]

Who else thinks this is one of the greatest bit of music ever played ?and I’m still listening in 2019 absolutely love it . And now it’s 2020 still love it 😊

[@helencampbell2028]

It's a beautiful track with a beautiful title. So romantic, it brings tears to my eyes. They don't make them like that any more. A one off.💖

[@judeharvey1346]

My parents played this when I was young. It takes me back, but I cry. I miss them so.

[@helencampbell2028]

@@judeharvey1346Cheer up my lovely. Its very hard coping with the loss of parents and siblings. I know how you feel. The broken heart never fully recovers. The track makes me cry too. I never listen to it at Christmas. Too emotional. I listen to Tiger Feet by mud instead. xx 💖

[@terrymurphy66]

one of the best ever timeless

[@helencampbell2028]

@@terrymurphy66 The track was great fun. Debbie Harry's debut on Top of the Pops singing Dennis was priceless. A lot of catty remarks from the girls in the office next morning about sexy Debbie. Britain has produced some of the best front men in rock bands the world has ever seen and along comes a front girl in a band doing the job as well as the guys in her own magical way. You think women would be pleased wouldn't you. Debbie's eyes lit up as she smiled. She had so much sex appeal in her face and personality overall.

[@cowboycb36]

This is one of most beautiful pieces of music ever!!! I thank my mother for introducing me to the finer types of music. This makes 2022 a little more bearable.

[@luannbroadus2540]

I absolutely Love this song!

[@helenjean7845]

I so love this song brings back many memories ❤

[@olivestephens959]

Totally agree!!

[@robertnorris9152]

Stranger On The Shore is one of the best instrumentals ever with excellent harmony! :)

[@alansmith109]

You should try the doom 2016 soundtrack

[@wandabrady928]

I love this song it almost makes me cry when I listen to it to remind you my mom and dad.

[@brianhancock5592]

Brings back so many memories

[@diamondkutz54]

This song is one of the greatest gifts to the music world and to those who understand and appreciate what good music is all about. I pity the one thousand people who gave this a thumbs down. They don't have a clue and the sad part is that they probably never will.

[@terrymurphy66]

Well said agree they don't know good music

[@TN_HondaDad]

Music is subjective and always will be

[@hisukserjeant5204]

I adore this music!!! I studied music!there r many nerds ....too bad, if they dont hear it,sad sad world!!!

[@donhames5492]

Thank God we have someone like you out there to tell us all what we have to listen to. I certainly haven't been able to appreciate any music until now - but am now enlightened.

[@diamondkutz54]

@@donhames5492 Did I say that you have to listen to this? Absolutely not! You are most certainly entitled to your opinion as am I.

[@poodlesgalore2327]

For 2 minutes and 52 seconds I can forget about this crazy world we live in.

[@peterharding5414]

Absolutely right

[@terrymurphy66]

So Beutifull nuff said

[@dwightdodd3734]

also loved Calcutta,

[@tobyrescue5848]

poodlesgalore : I don’t think the world is crazy but many people in power are, it is something what goes to their brain producing a kind of metamorphoses of the brain cells. In most cases because the excessive power they have (given by whom is hard to establish) their actions creates a very confused world.

[@teresabrowning7220]

Love this song

[@lindabinks1622]

I listen to this every evening before I go to sleep. As it was my dad’s favourite song. We had it played at his funeral. Sadly my dad passed away 5 years ago. Miss you dad. 💙

[@timmortimer6267]

Nice to read that.. was my old dad’s favourite too

[@WhiteRoses3]

It was my Dads too.. I miss him everyday ❤ music was soo beautiful back then 😢

[@shirleydelagarza8736]

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH...LATELY I'VE BEEN DEPRESSED AND MY ANXIETY IS REALLY ROUGH RIGHT NOW....BUT WHEN I LISTEN TO THIS SONG I START FEELING SO MUCH BETTER...THANK GOD FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC...

[@johnrider5701]

This piece of music always reminds me of my childhood and my late parents and times gone by.

[@aonone439]

God bless you i hope you feel better now

[@carolinesalzman8758]

Read a psalms and proverbs a day

[@rodbeck9254]

When I was 3, this was the music being played. The world needs more music like this to take us back to a time when things were more human!

[@wincubs1]

💯 percent agree!!!

[@barrygyles2211]

Same here & totally agree with you

[@ineztb]

But were things really more human? I wonder...

[@johnfranklin5277]

​@@ineztbyes, definitely. Doesn't this music make you feel peaceful and calm? Compare this to Hip Hop and Rap...which is more human.

[@MarkSteele-bh3hb]

Amen!

[@garylefevers7386]

This song takes me to places in my heart that have long been forgotten.

[@bradharte2934]

An era gone by. This brings me straight back to growing up in the 50's and 60's. My parents and my brothers with sweet memories. Thank you!

[@mariawolf5843]

me too as today we are living in a crazy world....

[@georgethorne1722]

Ditto

[@johnrider5701]

This takes me back to happier days when life seemed so full of promise.

[@emilyh.8704]

And hope of better days to come..little did I know those WERE the best days of my life and now I only have memories and classics like this to take me there again..😞❤️🙏

[@anthonysolis4649]

Lost my Grandma this morning 11/12/20. She lived a great life and was surrounded by family. During these times, covid, hate, troubling minds, everything that is negative in the world we all just need to find that peace in song, a friendly face, loved one, car ride to nowhere, whatever it takes to bring humanity back to a peaceful moment. This song brings me that peace and I hope people out there can find theirs too.

[@anncleary7241]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. There just any music like this today. I am thankful great music like this is preserved for us.

[@78uksub]

I didn't hear any singing!

[@QWZXM]

Agree- I was 12 years old when this one charted. Beautiful tune then and still beautiful now,

[@jereshaw777]

This song releases one's imagination. Mine anyway to day dream the time away.

[@QuietlyCurious]

Thank God I found this. Thank you for guiding me, Lola (Grandma). We couldn't celebrate your life without this song. R.I.P. We love you.

[@roberthobbs8618]

Going through a bit of a rough patch in my life right now and out of blue this song came to mind, and I don't know why. So I had to listen to it and I closed my eyes as it played, and I was taken back to the first time I'd heard it. It was at a school dance and I was with my first crush, Sandy...it brought back a lot of fond memories.

[@rogerdodger1790]

Hold on my friend. You'll get there 👍🏻

[@rogerdodger1790]

PS, when you left this comment I was in the same situation which is now sorted. Hope things go well for you too.

[@DyreStraits]

I know how you feel. For me when I close my eyes I'm slow dancing with Anne in the summer of '62.

[@judithfontenot1956]

Rough patches often come in our lives to make us stronger! Mine have caused me to lean closer to Him!

[@patleehey1006]

Reminds me of a time in my life I have never gotten over.

[@lindabinks1622]

This was my dads favourite song. My dad passed away 5 years ago. Listening to this transports me back to being a little girl watching him making our fitted wardrobes in our bedroom and this playing on his tape recorder. This was back in 1960. I miss you dad.

[@27THEBREEZE]

live the memory

[@gavinrussell9242]

@@27THEBREEZE linda I believe they are never gone as long as you speak to them !!! My grannie was my life and backbone and to me she is still there and as long as i can breath she will be great to hear story dads get a raw deal sadly

[@rayboish]

May God Bless you - your Dad had good taste !!

[@gavinrussell9242]

@@rayboish i saw him live in blairgowrie , perthshire around 1976/77 fantastic and i was only 16

[@Viv1398]

@Linda I lost my Dad four years ago and NEVER a day goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. My big strong Dad who was always there and now gone forever - the hardest pain ever. I asked him for a 'message' once in my utter grief and he left me one. Try it Linda, your Dad IS out there somewhere listening to you and still loving you.

[@charlesgregory3873]

I will be 80 on Monday! This brought the memories back. Beautiful

[@aardhekelaar5637]

now 81

[@elizabethcole3662]

@@aardhekelaar5637 happy birthday xxxx

[@elizabethcole3662]

Happy birthday chareles xxx

[@dwightdodd3734]

Congrats,Charles!

[@levalpat]

happy belated birthday... now 81!!

[@Teresa10608]

My father would play this on his clarinet - Makes me cry. Miss you Dad!

[@steveutley5961]

Godbless.

[@andylatchford8159]

Miss my dad sooo much this song takes me near him xx

[@angiejones2236]

My father also used to play this on his clarinet. Such happy memories

[@veronicav575]

My dad also played this on the clarinet when I was a kid. The only song I think he knew. Lol. So beautiful. Many memories. We played it at his funeral.

[@estermiradphotography3833]

Our dad too. He was a great musician. This was his favourite song.

[@magnusr.poulsen2437]

In 2020 during covid, my father had the very rare allergic reaction of Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) during an operation. At the time, five chief physicians/surgeons didn’t understand what was was happening. For four weeks he was in intensive care. I was granted to be able to visit him in total of three times. Out of the times, his eyes were open in two scenarios. I played this song for him once while he was “awake”. It was the song I remembered he listened to the most on cassette while driving with me as a child. I never got to asked him what other music/tracks he liked. I’m glad he got to show me this and that I got to played it for him one last time.

[@phaedraremington6247]

I'm 28 and love this kind of music. The classics are far superior to what is produced today. I don't understand how anyone could dislike this. It's simply gorgeous and timeless.

[@snapsfromtheheart]

This song is so relaxing. It calms me during these difficult times. Stay well & stay strong everyone. COVID-19 😥❤

[@fairterr]

And you as well, we need this song now, praying all are safe and well, and we get through this very soon

[@snapsfromtheheart]

@@fairterr Thank you 😊

[@gregcompton4133]

Yes Wendy ,your words are true, this song is a enjoyable tune. We all must count our blessings, and wait for Gods Kingdom ,for a real peace.

[@ianstewartorr8455]

Wendy Mahaney you too love from scotland

[@snapsfromtheheart]

Thank you Greg! 😊

[@gavinrussell9242]

I,m 59 now and scottish ! when i was wee I saved like hell used to collect old newspapers from houses to take to chip shops to try to raise money and this was what i spent it on a 45 viynl record acker bilk for my mum as she loved it

[@encrypter46]

Now, THERE'S a memory I, as a stranger, appreciate.

[@4gma59]

I appreciate that memory, too. Thank you for sharing it. Warms the heart.

[@lazurm]

Gavin, if you're only one person you can't be wee. ;)

[@tingmeekiaw1313]

BRAVO GAVIN BLESS YOU Mum must have been so proud n happy My favourite song too n always will be

[@gavinrussell9242]

@@tingmeekiaw1313 unsure which song lol

[@manuelmoraleda9285]

This music brings me back to yesteryear and made me feel 50 years younger. Thank you.

[@TheSolidsoundwavesif]

💯

[@ALLESTREE100]

Had this at my mum and my dads funeral, they used to waltz around the lounge to this. Makes me cry everytime,sweet memories. I hope they are waltzing in heaven. 😘

[@user-hv4lb1qw4x]

❤😊

[@sasquatch4745]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard ❤️

[@nicholasfettismusic]

I must say Stranger on the Shore is the greatest music EVER for the clarinet. Plus the string arrangements and recording quality are unsurpassable! As a musician myself been listening to this masterpiece for 60 some years and is spellbinding, especially on 45 rpm record. Mesmerizing every time.

[@QWZXM]

I agree with you.

[@sondrasmith2691]

Nicholas, another lifetime musician here. Totally agree with you. This recording is probably one of the best ever. Are you familiar with Mantovani and his orchestra? If not, I highly recommend. Also, ever heard a Wersi Scala played? I love to hear them played by someone really talented, and there are some good recordings on KZbin.

[@TheSolidsoundwavesif]

💯 for review

[@HoovyTube]

I was exploring new genres of music and found this on the list of Billboard magazine's Top Hot 100 songs of 1962. What a divine piece of music history, makes You feel nostalgia for something you never experienced.

[@neilbrown8659]

a great song

[@josephlewis1592]

lucky find.enjoy

[@mariahlarson1154]

Perfectly said. As a millennial that’s how this song has always made me feel but never could find the words. When a song can do that it’s a true masterpiece

[@rejeanguay6336]

How can anybody not get goose bumps to this masterpiece

[@rogue6036]

Just did before reading your comment!

[@wardschuler9044]

For sure with your girl on the sands of Hawaii beaches ...

[@andrewdavis5404]

Goosey mee

[@Thetruepianoman]

I was actually born without goosebumps and that's quite offensive

[@27THEBREEZE]

it hurts 2 much

[@Mausgras1]

This is *the* song that inspired me, at the age of eight, to take up the recorder, and later the clarinet. Thank you forever, Mr. Acker Bilk.

[@jmrodas9]

This one is beautiful, so peaceful and sweet sounding. Acker Bilk was such a good clarinet player really. And so 57 years after it was released, it is still a good melody to hear and enjoy.

[@jmrodas9]

@@maikailoa808 Yes I agree and Thanks, regards and have a nice day.

[@jmrodas9]

@@maikailoa808 I agree he could get such sweet sounding and mellow sounds from his instrument. Regards and have a nice day.

[@terrymurphy66]

You cannot kill good music everlasting

[@jj1211]

I'm significantly deaf, more in the higher register. Although I love listening to all types of music I never dreamed of learning to play an instrument in my life. I heard this piece about 2months ago, and was so taken by it that I'm looking for a clarinet this week( 2nd hand! Obv😊) Wish me luck❣

[@herbertcobb3908]

It is the best of the best Don't stop the love .love yall

[@doloreshilliard1443]

Heavenly and straight to the loneliest corner of ones heart❤

[@jpmahoney56]

you took the words right from me to describe this song

[@annadshead2314]

It's the tune I play always

[@johnfitzgerald5861]

Well put,Dolores.Thanks

[@mabeldurocher8172]

This tune causes my heart to melt and be soft and caring again. Thanks so much for good music .

[@karenroscoe2666]

possibly my favourite piece of music just beautiful

[@richardlawrence-brown2585]

My dear mum just passed away in Australia. She had this played at her funeral!

[@leonieweimer6674]

So sorry for your loss my mum died quite a few years ago same as my dad.

[@stephenmeek520]

I am going to have it played at mine too

[@rick3514]

That is hard when your mom dies. I never got to know my dad, he took off in 1950 when I was 15 months old, never saw or heard from him either. My mom was 86 when she died in 2008, that was hard. When I turned 50, I told her it seemed like yesterday I was 20. She said, "Well it does to me too."

[@patrickhepburn50]

💔

[@jimhandler1129]

That is my plan as well. I think this is the tune I’ll hear when I enter heaven

[@grandmapatty1493]

Hands down, the best!!! There are no words to express what this song does for one's soul............................................................

[@nuttysquirrel8574]

Grandma - go listen to Monty Sunshine; bilk's not fit to tie his shoe laces>

[@prpro57]

How could 39 people turn thumbs down! Unfreakin' believable. One of THE most beautiful instrumental songs ever written and performed.

[@FriendlyRambler]

It's a puzzle to me. I've loved this song since it first came out, and I was just a little girl of 9 years old.

[@bettygordon3773]

there are negative people whose goal it is to show THUMBS DOWN ON EVERY POST! they love seeing people get upset with them and chew them out. sick people.

[@zmac8689]

Those people just appreciate good music.🌷

[@johynsmith]

Hearing this today was a blessing from God. It reminds me so much of my dad. I have sat and listened and cried several times through. My dad could whistle this song and sound just like the clarinet! I grew up attending world war 2 reunions with him and I can't count the times I sat around tables with some of the greatest heroes in history listening to their stories while a live Big Band played this song. It is the soundtrack of a generation that has vanished into the past and when it plays I see them laugh and smile and dance again.

[@kennyparker2532]

Played this wonderful song at my dad's funeral on october 2013 as his coffin left the Church, great memories,

[@margiepeterson5199]

Beautiful, enchanting, haunting. It echos in my heart

[@TheSolidsoundwavesif]

💯

[@timthompson6194]

Brings tears to my eyes of years gone by when our great bands of Acker Bilk & Percy Faith brought real live music to our ears, Not like the rubbish pumped out today!!....What rotten times were living in..Thank You tube for bringing back those great 60s era

[@jerrychristman7560]

Tim, I couldn't agree more.. this is truly beautiful music that warms the heart. The music today at least a large portion of it is pure garbage.

[@homelesshannah50]

You fake assholes cry about the damn "music" when YOU were out causing so much strife and grief to NON WHITE folks. So MISS ME with your crying over you bullshit nostalgia

[@martinmiller8041]

Reminds me of my childhood happy days the world was a better place

[@mariawolf5843]

you are fully right---

[@deborahmadden8872]

I feel the same way.

[@MaMa-ek2vb]

I agree, it was my parents wedding song in1955. Th we y had their reception at the Embassy Ballroom in Perth,Western Australia. Magnificent times. Never happen again.

[@heathergibson3590]

I know that feeling...I was not alive when this song came out ( 1962?) but I find myself longing for my Father and Grandmother. Not to worry because someday we will be reunited on that shore. May God Bless You

[@karenbrecht8545]

Dad loved this and he played the flute and clarinet. One of his favorites..brings tears to my eyes, miss you Dad!

[@robertcasillas4379]

I Honer YOU Karen : you show much love!!! rbrt callis USA

[@philipchung9492]

When I was growing up my father used to listen to a radio show that had this song as the signature tune at the start. Always loved it. He passed away 3 months ago. He introduced to music and I miss him.

[@terrymurphy66]

So sorry but you have his legasy

[@VacationHacker]

Yes beautiful ,i think the radio show was Sunday favourites i remember listening to it as a kid whilst waiting for my Sunday roast dinner . 62 now wish i could go back to those times ,never appreciated how happy we were back then until now 2020 knocked us for six eh.

[@philipchung9492]

@@VacationHacker Wow. I'm 62 too.

[@ninadesianti9587]

Sorry to hear that. This song is my dad's favorite. He passed away last March. I miss him.

[@philipsalmon6597]

When I was a lot younger I thought the clarinet was a rather screechy instrument then I heard Acker Bilk play this and it turns out that in his hands it is one of the most beautiful sounds of all, truly one of the greatest talents he is greatly missed.

[@TheSolidsoundwavesif]

💯

[@kathylozito1329]

This song has a beautiful memory for me. I had a raging crush on a boy named Paul. He was a new student and the minute I saw him I was "in love". We were 8th graders so it was puppy love. This song was playing at an 8th grade dance and Paul walked straight to me and asked me to dance. I'm 74 and still cherish that memory. Sometimes one single moment in time can become a moment to remember.

[@krbwjbarry]

If only we could have music today like this.

[@sageywavey]

We do

[@noahreyna76]

Sage Wave show me😂

[@lazurm]

krbwjbarry: I just heard this right here. Seems we have this music today, and then some.

[@bubsmeister]

We have it right here

[@gregorysytsma2272]

Yup. Here it is.

[@frankhinstine4552]

The clarinet takes me back fifty years and to beautiful memories..

[@judithfontenot1956]

Memories..1962, Holly Beach Louisiana, newlyweds sleeping in a tent on the beach listening to this. How I miss him 💔

[@Michael-yq5lx]

A haunting song. Wonderful!!!!

[@olivestephens959]

So agree, it evokes feelings of total relaxation and peace

[@joansmith9859]

My dear late Mum loved this. So many memories of that lovely lady; ironing, washing, cooking and working as a nurse to keep us all together. Much love Mum, hope you are getting some much deserved rest now xxxxx

[@mollybee6341]

This beautiful music reminds me of when I was very young...my Dad would come home from work...Mom would have a stack of easy listening records on the console stereo...she would be cooking up a storm in the kitchen....Dad would drop his lunchbox...take Mom in his arms and start dancing...the two step....the waltz...the rumba...the quick step..they could do them all...they were married for 65 years...they never forgot what romance meant in a marriage... beautiful moments to remember...this song was one of their favorites...thank you for sharing your music💕❤💕❤💕

[@susanrobinson408]

Molly, your remembrance brought tears to my eyes. I can just see your Dad and Mom now....

[@dwightdodd3734]

What a GREAT house to grow up in..................

[@poodlesgalore2327]

You were very blessed to have parents such as you did. Many did not.

[@benoitpellet1657]

I love this comment!

[@southhillfarm2795]

My generation has been loosened by the self gratification theme of what the modern version of love defines. I can barely relate but want to relate to the thought of the scene.

[@ruthholmes7838]

One. The greatest pieces of music of all time

[@user-rr9og5sv4h]

When played like that the clarinet is such a beautiful instrument.

[@missasinenomine]

Yes. But how do you portamento (sliding) on a wind instrument?

[@zvxcxc]

This tune takes me back . One of my all time greats...full of emotion

[@stevenbishop1466]

this song reminds me of my parents! they are both gone but love the memories they have left me

[@briareynolds982]

Agree

[@wonderfulwenna2710]

Steven Bishop same here😊

[@raymondfaron85]

Mine are gone too Stephen, married in 1946, 67 years of the best and worst life has to offer.

[@arielperetz7210]

be strong and rememeber them well

[@keonpat]

Me as well

[@ellaangelakos3500]

Music that stirs the heart, so glad I was lucky enough to live during this time. So many good memories.

[@THATNIC8]

I was 5 when this came out and remember it perfectly well with black and white footage of a beach in Britain. it reminds me of my childhood in the UK. I was remembering it today which is why I looked it up. Such a beautiful and unforgettable melody.

[@johnkeogh8163]

It was the theme to a television show about a french oupair (incorrect spelling) in England

[@mcculloch29]

It's just been announced that Acker has died, aged 85. This will always be remembered as his best known composition. Rest in peace, Acker.

[@christiaanhoole1377]

Just awesome.

[@peggylong864]

Beautiful

[@adriansymkiss3169]

It gets better every time I listen to it, what a fabulous piece of music

[@TheSolidsoundwavesif]

💯

[@walterpalmer2749]

One great arrangement of a timeless classic. You can tell Acker wrote this song...from the heart.

[@larrysink6908]

I am still amazed by how this song always takes me into a higher world.

[@paulacri604]

I was overseas [USN] when this song came out. I fell absolutely in love with it cause it epitomized how I felt, ‘a stranger on the shore’. I told my Dad about it [who was an accomplished clarinettist, not as good as Acker though] and unbenounced to me he went out and bought the record and the sheet music to ‘Stranger’. When I came home from overseas, Dad told me to sit down in the living room. He put ‘Stranger’ on the stereo system and came into the living room playing his clarinet along with Acker. Simply beautiful and I cried ! I love that song so much and get tears in my eyes every time I hear it. Reminds me of my Dad who I miss so much ! Thank you Acker (up in heaven) for this beautiful instrumental !

[@yolandasillesa3806]

This is indeed a beautiful song. I teared up reading your comment -- what a loving gesture to treasure. May your Dad rest in peace playing his clarinet with Acker Bilk.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Good as it gets,Paul.....

[@tomoconnor2356]

Paul,that's a lovely story, I can picture your dad doing that.God bless him.

[@TerryNJPCain]

Blimey, you eat dictionaries for breakfast or what

[@wcody777]

I'm 73 now, but when I was 13 in 1961 this record was released. It permeated my soul. That same year, Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert was released. This was a dreamy time for me just before my Freshman year in high school. I'm grateful to have had that music to usher me into my pre-adult years. I still harken back to those memories.

[@eli10az]

Maybe the most beautiful melody I ever heard

[@unclealand]

You should listen to more music.

[@homelesshannah50]

I heard this before but had no idea what it was called, thank you to that movie The Wanderers from 1979 for telling me.

[@dorindacash6257]

This was my mom and dad's wedding song when they got married in '69. Mom passed away 10 years ago, but this song brings me some calm when I need it and I can't call my dad and stepmom because it's late.

[@munnjean]

God bless you my dear ,,

[@sihillawi8118]

My granma loves Acker Bilk, she plays the clarinet. When I was a baby I loved this song, had it on a little cassette player and for a period of time I'd listen to it every night. It's such a weirdly sad and happy song. How can it be both? It is though.

[@wilftrinidad1394]

Indeed. Things are sometimes created with enigma by special people.

[@SuchPixel]

Willy Trinidad im speciel

[@Mylitla]

***** The Clarinet does have a longing mournful tone, as if reminiscing or wishing for something that has been lost. The lyrics are literally a person standing on the shore pleading "my love return" while watching them sail away. Metaphor for a lover's leaving, breaking up, divorce, death? Probably something along those lines. As for the WWII connection, I don't think so. The song was released in October 1961. A generation after the war, and a time of peace and economic prosperity in the US. Trivia: If you are a fan of "Mad Men" you might notice that this song keeps recurring in the soundtrack. It is associated with the baby that Peggy gave up for adoption early in the series.

[@lloydcearley8248]

Mylitla Sorry, but you missed his point.

[@Mylitla]

Lloyd Cearley You speak of course of the fallacy of intent. That for any work of art, be it poetry, prose, or song, the artist's intent is irrelevant, only the experience of the reader / listener has any meaning. The deconstructionist views any work of art as if it were Schrödinger's cat. It is somehow meaningless until it is "experienced." Thus any meaning can be assigned to anything. I did not miss the OP's point, I disagree with it.

[@andrewmichaels6378]

I remember my mom when I hear this, such a beautiful piece of music still 58 years later, thank you.

[@BethlovesGNR]

Ahh this takes me back....Acker Bilk was from the village where I grew up and a very close friend of my grandfather....a truly humble and dedicated musician right until the end!

[@owencoll8474]

Beth Perry Crying Now

[@michaelwest6238]

How lovely beth

[@grosvenorclub]

Acker was a Somerset lad like myself , much of his music was traditional jazz , good foot stomping music but i first heard " stranger on the shore" when the BBC used it in their serial of the same name I think about a young french lass arriving in England as a nanny I think . Just beautiful music .

[@patriciafry2053]

Such beautiful music x

[@mny8441]

Beth Perry are you from Potters Bar?

[@petehobson7013]

My mom loved this and it makes me think off her smile love u mom

[@deetee7767]

Brings me back to my first love, nearly 50+ years ago, man, such memories, never be music like this anymore, bless you Ack for the memories.

[@BillSchmid]

Hate to admit but I sure do miss my Carol ...first love. Happily married now but not the same

[@miketravis6149]

I hate it when people I grew up with die. I never knew you, but because of my parents playing your records I knew you. God bless you, and add you to what will be an amazing line up of artists at that great big gig in the heavens that we will all one day have a free ticket to attend.

[@TheBarryM8]

I agree what a talented and gifted musician I hate it when people I grew up with die. I never knew you, but because of my parents playing your records I knew you. God bless you, and add you to what will be an amazing line up of artists at that great big gig in the heavens that we will all one day have a free ticket to attend.

[@TrapperMilan]

well put Mike :)

[@miketravis6149]

Thanks :)

[@bmsmith5UB]

Not me, I'm definitely gonna have to bribe the bouncer if I wanna get in

[@Baskerville22]

One of those tunes that immediately take you back to better, more youthful times. Times that were happier, yet evoking them brings a certain sadness.....

[@user-vm9zv3lb7s]

It's a song from a beautiful memory of an unforgettable young day. It still makes my heart race whenever I listen to it.

[@ralphsierra]

Listen to this as a young boy... loved it then, as much as I do today.

[@Sandsculptor]

In the 1960s there were many instrumental songs, and this is by far the best of them all. Thank you, Mr. Acker Bilk for sharing your musical talent with us over your lifetime.

[@MoscoeJohnsonJr]

Kinder gentler times. My how the years have flown. My heart feels all warm and fuzzy inside. 😅

[@Celticcross688]

Sandsculptor Im so lucky to have been living then born 1957..The Music is classic 🎼

[@sondrasmith2691]

We need the beauty of the instrumentals back. So relaxing.

[@thomasdowns1117]

Agree with you but Moon River by Henry Mancini comes a close 2nd

[@billmang9608]

This one tops Percy Faith's "A Summer Place" by a hair as my favorite instrumental.

[@michaelashcraft8569]

As a US Navy Veteran I have been on many shores, and, this music fits perfect!

[@michaelashcraft8569]

@@backiniowaswab4106 So cool that we were able to see many things that most folks just don't see.

[@bettygordon3773]

@@michaelashcraft8569 mike & kansas swab, thank you for your sacrifices and service in the military. god bless you both. may you be healthy and happy in your retirement years. betty gordon, ames, iowa

[@mariotakeda9524]

Feeling emotional to this instrumental song.. can’t help but cry

[@Songwriter376]

You're not alone.

[@wfuduke]

It is a totally emotional, evocative piece

[@emilyh.8704]

It's ok, I do too as I terribly miss my loved ones and the joy and love from those days, so you go ahead and cry..cause I'm right there with you ..😞🙏❤️

[@lindabinks1622]

My dad used to play this all the time on what is now a huge tape recorder. Hearing it transports me back to the early sixties sitting beside him listening to this together. My dad passed away 3 years ago. I miss you dad x

[@grahamfrost137]

My dad passed away 7 yrs ago this was played at his wake miss you dad x

[@postie3331]

I’m 53 years old,and your comment made me burst into tears,lost my dad in 2015

[@goodfella3698]

Brings me back to easier and much better times, I remember this song when I was around 7 years old and it reminds me of my mom whom I lost two weeks ago...Luv you Mom

[@jgstargazer]

+Diana Weems If we could just go back in time, even for just a little while, to see them young again and hug them once more.

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

+Diana Weems, while Moms cannot always be at our side, they are always in our hearts. Cherished memories are forever. You have my condolences.

[@goodfella3698]

Thank you my friends for caring and feeling that I have such loving people I can talk and relate too that feel similar feelings as myself.

[@hemmay]

+Diana Weems She is looking down and still loving you. God bless.

[@tracyfield7846]

see bless you, I lost my mum January last year, miss her so much x

[@darthsatanus]

for you, Dad, when you played your clarinet for me, this song is forever yours. rest in peace always, my Father.

[@davegoodwin5206]

Mum & Dad both loved Acker Bilk, so we had this played at Mums funeral.. 😘 Miss them both 😘

[@chrispduck9664]

This was played at my grandfather's funeral ..brings back so many happy memories listening to it

[@allanterrell8167]

My Dad's favourite tune - he would have been 108 years young today.

[@SuperWaffled]

+Allan Terrell - my late mother's too - she would have been 105, died ten years ago.

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Amen RIP +++

[@ranjaniparthasarathy6699]

Allan Terrell Glad U R still remembering your Dad.

[@mariaazua9376]

Allan Terrell your dad must a been one of the great ones like my dad my dad what been 99

[@clistahasse3714]

Allan Terrell hm,Linda ronstadt

[@debbadoo9497]

I had the pleasure of seeing this awesome artist live... I have no words to explain the whole atmosphere.. children. Dogs. Teenagers... all just sat and listened.. a beautiful memory.

[@rustyroe1263]

This is a beautiful song that I play at the cemetery for funerals.

[@billchambers1456]

When my wife Carol was alive, we were watching a classical music concert on TV -- back when they used to broadcast those -- and they were playing a clarinet concerto. Carol played the clarinet in her high-school band. She said, "Honey, if I had known that there was serious music for the clarinet, I would have taken it more seriously." Remembering that conversation, I wish that I had had this record available so she could hear what Acker Bilk did with the clarinet. The low-register notes on his clarinet absolutely dissolve me.

[@billchambers1456]

+Old Dominion Viking swab Thanks for the kind thoughts. Also thanks for reminding me of Henry Cuesta. I don't watch Lawrence Welk anymore, and I forgot about him. I don't know; maybe the clarinet doesn't have the right sound for pop or rock; indeed the only song I can think of in rock-and-roll's history where the clarinet even made itself known was Acker Bilk's recording. And it will never appear in today's "music," if you can even call that music And yes, Carol and I had the same tastes in music. We were die-hard classical music lovers!

[@billchambers1456]

+Old Dominion Viking swab Maybe 25 years ago, I heard the mantra of the modern musician: If you can't play good, at least play loud! That goes for singers also: If you can't sing, then do so loud. And I agree about KZbin. I just put together a huge collection of my favorite songs from 1942 ( my birth year) through 1970. There are a few songs after 1970 that I like, but not many. But there was a lot of great stuff in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Have a great day.

[@billchambers1456]

+skippytroll When Carol and I had that conversation, I had forgotten completely about Acker Bilk's recording. He was almost the perfect example of what could be done with a clarinet. No offense taken; indeed, you made some good points.

[@robrice2579]

+Bill Chambers my hart is with you. have some one with you

[@billchambers1456]

+Rob Rice Thank you for your kind thought.