Acker Bilk

Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk (28 January 1929 – 2 November 2014) was an English clarinetist and vocalist known for his breathy, vibrato-rich, lower-register style, and distinctive appearance – of goatee, bowler hat and striped waistcoat. Bilk's 1961 instrumental tune "Stranger on the Shore" became the UK's biggest selling single of 1962, spending 55 weeks on the charts and reaching No. 1 in the NME singles chart and No. 2 in the Record Retailer chart. It was the second No. 1 single in the United States by a British artist. In Canada it was number 4 for 4 weeks before peaking at number 3.

Earthrise - 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Only You - 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Stranger On The Shore - 2022-02-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Hits - 2012-12-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Acker Bilk The Gold Collection - 2011-09-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Vintage Acker Bilk Vol. 2 - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Jazz Jamboree - 2008-01-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Vintage Acker Bilk - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Azure - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Fabulous Mr. Acker Bilk - 2005-05-30T00:00:00.000000Z

At The Movies - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Luck for You, Luck for Me - 2002-12-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Classic Themes - 1998-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Feelings - 1998-04-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Love Songs - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Clarinet Moods - 1997-07-14T00:00:00.000000Z

That's It Then! - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

22 Timeless Jazz Favourites - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Some of the Best - 1996-06-18T00:00:00.000000Z

60 Timeless Classics from the Giants of Traditional Jazz - 1994-10-22T00:00:00.000000Z

In a Mellow Mood - 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Relaxin' - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Made In Hungary - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

In Leipzig (Live, 1969) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Best of Acker Bilk - 1967-06-28T00:00:00.000000Z