Born on 28th January 1929 in Pensford, Somerset, christened Bernard Stanley Bilk, he has been one of the world's best known clarinettists since the late 1950s. His trademark goatee, bowler hat, and striped waistcoat are almost as recognisable as his breathy, vibrato-rich, middle-register clarinet style. Although playing mainly jazz in Dixieland and trad styles, he became famous for his 1961 hit "Stranger on the Shore", with which he became mainly associated in the public mind.
sadly this delightful man died 2nd November 2014, aged 85. Will be missed.
I Just Called to Say I Love You
Acker Bilk Lyrics
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No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring
No song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
The lyrics to Acker Bilk's song "I Just Called to Say I Love You" express the sentiment of pure love without the need for any special occasion or celebration. The song highlights the fact that real love exists beyond the materialistic world and celebrates the ordinary moments of life.
The lyrics start by saying that there are no special days like New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, or Spring, etc. The song highlights that it is just an ordinary day, with nothing special happening. A day like any other day, with no significant events or celebrations.
Furthermore, the song goes on to express the absence of the joy that comes from each season. No April rain, no flowers blooming, no autumn breeze, and no falling leaves. The song even highlights the absence of significant events like weddings, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but none of these matters when it comes to true love.
The song's ultimate message is that love is not about materialistic gains, special occasions or things that come and go. It is about those three special words "I love you." The message is that we should not wait for special occasions to express our love to those we care about. We should tread every moment as special and continue to express our love whenever we feel it.
In conclusion, "I just called to say I love you" is a song about the pure expression of love without the need for special occasions or materialistic gain. It highlights the importance of expression of love and communication in relationships and the fact it is the small things that make a significant impact.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Year's Day to celebrate
There's no special occasion like New Year's Day that prompts me to express my love for you.
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
I cannot offer you fancy chocolates or sweets to express my love for you.
No first of spring, no song to sing
There's no particular way or occasion to mark the beginning of our love story, yet my love for you is always present.
In fact here's just another ordinary day
Today is not an extraordinary day, but it does not stop me from expressing how I feel about you.
No April rain, No flowers bloom
There's no blooming season or natural occurrence that may provide me with a metaphor to describe our love for each other.
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
There's no wedding ceremony or date that would be significant enough for us to express our love publicly.
But what it is, is something true
Despite the absence of any significant occasion or metaphor, the love I feel for you is genuine and real.
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
The expression of love I want to share with you can be simply summarized in three words, and I want to say them to you.
I just called to say I love you
I am calling you to express my love for you, because I want to remind you how much you mean to me.
I just called to say how much I care
I am calling to express that I not only love you, but I care about you deeply, too.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
My expression of love and care towards you is sincere, and I feel it deeply within me.
No summer's high, No warm July
There's no heat or energy from the summer that can match the warmth and love that I feel for you.
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
The absence of any special lunar occurrence does not diminish the tenderness and depth of my feelings for you.
No autumn breeze, No falling leaves
The changing of leaves or seasons does not affect the consistency and resilience of my love for you.
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
Even if time is flying by and the world is changing around us, my love for you remains constant, unwavering and enduring.
No Libra sun, No Halloween
Birthdays or festive occasions do not define the strength and depth of our love for each other.
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
Christmas is not the only time to express gratitude for the joys you bring into my life, and I am grateful for them every day.
But what it is, though old so new
My love for you may be a timeless and old concept, but it feels new and fresh every time I express it and think about you.
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
The love I feel for you, and the way I express it, fills your heart, and no other phrase or expression could match the intensity and depth of my love.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
The love I feel for you is genuine, and I mean it with the utmost sincerity, from the deepest part of my heart.
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I am calling to express that I not only love you, but I care about you deeply, too.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
The love and care I express for you is sincere and genuine, coming from the very depths of my being.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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@giovannipagano8293
Dolcezza incomparabile del suono! Giovanni
@giovannipagano8293
Unico e irripetibile !!!! Giovanni
@luisitodavid7502
Great playing of a great song by a great guy. Very nice....
@gracebezak5523
Beautiful,missing the great maestro
@jackharvey2127
Beautiful sentiment Grace! Me too Grace, and always will like your good self and I"M sure all music lovers everywhere do. I was at lest very privlaged and fortunate to have seen him live in Concert. That said, at least now Thw Angels (and God!) hVe the privlaged of seeing, and hearing, him perform live, every day!
@karelvanderveek440
music like this touch my heart, delicious
@paulbariohay3213
MERVEILLEUSE MELODIE
@geoffboldison7304
Dosent get any better than that listen to this for hours class
@jadwigapurtak952
Wunderbar:-)
@manuelfrade5368
Melodia lindíssima.