Terry Sadler 27 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Just read report of the death of Acker Bilk.Another great performer left us. R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Loved stranger's on a shore,R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 R.I.P. Acker Bilk....................... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 A Great performer . R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,290 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 He performed several times around Nottingham. He brought a special serene/nostalgic, as well as foot stompin sound to the trad jazz scene. Some purists were critical but I liked hid artistry. RIP Acker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 It was Acker Bilk (referred to as 'Utter Bilge' in the Daily Mail cartoon, 'Rufus & Flook') who started the traditional jazz revival of the 50s - 60s. Saw him at the 'Dancing Slipper' and in concert at the Albert Hall. Always entertaining and a fashion icon of the fancy waistcoat and bowler hat. Another talent who will be missed! R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 It was sad to read that Acker Bilk had passed away. I never realised that he was 85 years old. A great jazz musician whose music will be loved forever. R.I.P. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2818021/Jazz-singer-clarinettist-Acker-Bilk-UK-act-charts-1960s-dies-aged-85.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richonmc1 8 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Not sure if I ever saw him at the TBI in the 60s. Might have done ...usually too drunk to notice who was playing !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,290 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 #5 - yes, it was the Dancing Slipper where we saw him on one occasion. Can't remember the other venue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 The last time I saw Acker Bilk was around 1983 ish, in Oman, at the PDO club. We had a front row table and it was a great night with all the old favourites played. There were many Omanis in the audience as well as Ex Pats and the evening was enjoyed by all. Another sad loss. RIP Acker Bilk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,514 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 I saw him at the Dancing Slipper too, probably early 70's. I then saw him perform at The Old Vic on Fletcher Gate when it was an Old Time Music Hall type venue about 20 years ago. A great performer, may he rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Never really liked his style of music, but he was good at what he did. RIP Acker. Another good un gone ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 I saw him at The Slipper too............. Stranger on the Shore was a haunting tune and I still hum it to myself when wandering in desolate places near the sea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Stranger on the shore will be remembered forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Not a great fan of his style of music, but he was a good musician. stranger on the Shore, probably a favorite with many. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 A strange one this, but I can remember an uncle of mine (back in the 60's) saying he wrote the words for Stranger on the Shore" Was this a joke or were some words later composed for the song? Smiffy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,483 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Take a look here. According to the notes on the Youtube page ......... The tune of this song was originally composed as a clarinet piece by Acker Bilk for his daughter Jenny. Subsequently, it became the theme tune for a BBC TV drama series also named as "Stranger on the Shore", first released in 1961, and became the best-selling instrumental single in 1962 in the U.K. Then later in 1962, songwriter and music publisher Robert Mellin wrote lyrics for the instrumental piece, allowing it to be covered by singers like Andy Williams and the Drifters.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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