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.
You're In My Heart
Acker Bilk Lyrics
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High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
your golden sun will shine for me!
I left my heart in San Francisco.
High on a hill it calls to me
to be where little cable cars
climb halfway to the stars!
The morning fog may chill the air,
I don't care!
My love waits there in San Francisco,
above the blue and windy sea.
When I come home to you, San Francisco,
your golden sun will shine for me!
Acker Bilk's song In San Francisco tells the story of a person who left their heart in the city of San Francisco. The opening lines "I left my heart in San Francisco, high on a hill it calls to me" establish the strong emotional connection that the singer has with the city which is reflected in the song's title. They feel a strong pull towards the city, metaphorically represented as the heart being left behind. The line "to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars" talks about San Francisco's famous cable car system which takes people on a journey resembling that of soaring halfway up to the stars. It signifies the heights that the singer is willing to go to be with their love.
The use of the phrase, "The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care!" demonstrates that the singer is ready to face the challenges and adversities that come with being in San Francisco because their love is waiting for them there. The golden sun shining when they come home to San Francisco represents the love and warmth that they feel when they're with their partner. It's also a reflection of the beautiful city of San Francisco which has a very sunny climate.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my heart in San Francisco.
San Francisco holds a special place in my heart.
High on a hill it calls to me
There's something magnetic about San Francisco's hilly landscape that draws me to it.
to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars!
I yearn to be in a place where there are cable cars that go as high as the hills in San Francisco.
The morning fog may chill the air, I don't care!
Even though the weather in San Francisco may not be ideal, I am willing to brave it all to be there.
My love waits there in San Francisco, above the blue and windy sea.
The person I love waits for me in San Francisco, where the sea is a beautiful shade of blue and the winds are strong.
When I come home to you, San Francisco, your golden sun will shine for me!
When I return to San Francisco, the sun there will shine bright and golden just for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOUGLAS CROSS, GEORGE CORY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@suewright1299
Very many thanks for playing this for us all. Acker will always be missed, but loved so very much too. RIP Acker
@willemdeheus6513
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@brianharris7058
What a beautiful piece of music played by a real musician. All the old Jazz bands are gone now, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball. Such wonderful musicians who have left us with a wealth of beautiful tunes and song such as this, and what a beautiful arrangement of an old Doris Day song, just heaven. RIP Acker we miss you.
@francisalanwormald6328
AT 82 am reminded I should listen to Mr. Bilk a lot more often....marvelous...
@peterfeltham8065
Well I'm just a kid of 75yrs, but I feel the same way.
@miketurner2626
An Absolutely fabulous musician.
@user-mm1mp9wf2s
Непостижимо прекрасный и самобытный звук кларнета Актера. Спасибо за память
@brianharris7058
What a beautiful song this is. It was sung by Doris Day originally, but this recording of it is so beautiful it is better than the original. Brings back so many wonderful memories for me, brings a tear to my eyes. Such a shame we don't have anyone like Acker, they just don't have the talent these days. All they think of are ££££££££.
@orietrecknell2982
It’s just so beautiful and touching.
@ant830950
Try Doris Day. .... or Nat King Cole .... both sing it beautifully