The Temperance Seven were founded on Christmas 1955. The three founding mem… Read Full Bio ↴The Temperance Seven were founded on Christmas 1955. The three founding members were Paul McDowell, Philip Harrison and Brian Innes.

The band evolved into a nine-piece ensemble with a light-hearted and humorous performing style.

The name "Temperance Seven" is a subtle play on words: the number seven being "one under the eight". That there were nine members or "one over the eight" implied intemperance.

They have links to Monty Python and the Rolling Stones.

Official site: http://www.thetemperanceseven.co.uk/.

Goldfinger
The Temperance Seven Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Goldfinger' by these artists:

Anthony Newley Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Ash Move closer, set my mind on fire Taking over The…
Barry John Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Bassey shirley Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch A spid…
Chaka Khan Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Chaka Khan/The London Symphony Orchestra Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Danny Davis & Orchestra Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Die Krupps Schau auf deine Haende Look upon your fingers Erkenne deine …
Golden State Orchestra & Singers Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch A spid…

J. Barry Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
John Barry (Performed by Prague Philharmonic Orchestra) Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
John Barry Shirley Bassey Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
KITCHEN - Ash Move closer, set my mind on fire Taking over The…
Laye It's like you couldn't take no I kept my distance Five times…
Leningrad Cowboys Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch A spid…
Leslie Bricusse Anthony Newley & John Barry Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
London Symphony Orchestra Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Magazine Goldfinger He`s the man, the man with the Midas touch A spid…
Monty Norman & John Barry Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Peter Stampfel Goldfinger, he's the man The man with the Midas touch A spid…
Pérez Prado Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch A…
Sharon Jones The Dap-kings Goldfinger He′s the man, the man with the Midas touch A spid…
Shirley Bassey Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch A spid…
Ten Masked Men Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch A sp…
Tesca Company And Singers Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch A spid…
Wise Guys Goldfinger He's the man, the man with the Midas touch…

We have lyrics for these tracks by The Temperance Seven:

Ain Ain't she sweet? See her walking down that street. Yes I…
Ain't She Sweet Ain't she sweet? See her walking down that street. Yes I…
Ain't She Sweet? Ain't she sweet? See her walking down that street. Yes I…
Everybody Loves My Baby Yeah, everybody loves my baby But my baby don't love nobody…
Farewell Blues Sadness just makes me sigh, I've come to say goodbye, Altho'…
Kaiser Drag Where′s that tiger! Where's that tiger! Where′s that tiger! …
Runnin My gal and I, we had a fight And I'm…
Runnin' Wild My gal and I, we had a fight And I'm…

You're Driving Me Crazy TEMPERANCE SEVEN YOU'RE DRIVING ME CRAZY - 25/05/1961 1 wee…

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Comments from YouTube:

@deetown46

5y↑1.4K

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

4y↑60

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

3y↑40

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

3y↑47

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

3y↑19

So sorry

@napoleonklein5205

3y↑28

How sad and yet how beautiful!

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@helenaforeman6417

2y↑573

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

1y↑38

"Joy and sorrow of what used to be".

@wonghonkongjames4495

1y↑18

Yep, so do I !

@Skibb66

1y↑37

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

@terrystikeleather4717

1y↑41

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

1y↑23

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.

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@dennisprice7244

1y↑178

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

@riverebec1

50w↑5

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

41w↑4

I totally know how you feel 😢

@susanrobertson2700

23w↑1

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.

@rodbeck9254

1y↑224

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

47w↑2

💯 percent agree!!!

@barrygyles2211

23w

Same here & totally agree with you

@ineztb

14w↑1

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.

@jillcinquegrani8263

4y↑233

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

2y↑8

Perfectly said.

@jmrodas9

1y↑2

Thanks for sharing. Regards and have a nice day.

@scottc543

3y↑529

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

3y↑10

I understand you so much.🌴

@girl2mom

3y↑4

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

3y↑5

So sorry for your loss.

@liquidtopaz6903

3y↑9

Same here mum loved this so much

@tonymartinis2956

3y↑3

bless you scott

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@telrunya3268

2y↑185

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

49w↑1

Same but on clarinet

@arnoldthompson481

47w

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

43w↑4

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

41w↑1

Sometimes God let's them peek.

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@cowboycb36

2y↑238

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

1y↑3

I absolutely Love this song!

@helenjean7845

43w

I so love this song brings back many memories ❤

@olivestephens959

41w↑1

Totally agree!!

@jazz185

3y↑276

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

@mikestyles499

2y↑8

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

2y↑6

Ditto

@QWZXM

2y↑8

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

@thecatalunya1

1y↑4

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

@robertcorradi8573

1y↑4

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

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@diamondkutz54

5y↑329

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

3y↑9

Well said agree they don't know good music

@TN_HondaDad

2y↑3

Music is subjective and always will be

@hisukserjeant5204

2y↑4

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

@donhames5492

2y↑4

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

2y↑3

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

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@bradharte2934

4y↑111

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

3y↑2

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

@georgethorne1722

19w

Ditto

@lindabinks1622

3y↑106

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

1y↑4

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

@MamaDee3

39w↑2

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

@teennomore

4y↑311

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

@terrymurphy66

4y↑11

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

@vintagebrew1057

3y↑10

It never loses its charm....

@chrispaulson504

3y↑4

Me as well

@abbyandsadiesmom2040

3y↑6

@@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!

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@leonieweimer6674

5y↑1.8K

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

5y↑51

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

5y↑63

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

@helencampbell2028

5y↑25

@@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

5y↑25

one of the best ever timeless

@helencampbell2028

5y↑4

@@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.

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@wilmamills8579

2y↑75

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

2y↑1

Saw him play in Blackpool with Kenny ball special moment 💜

@bilboshaggins392

@@carolepton244 🙄

@justabaker5609

11w

Was that amusement park by any chance Marshall Hall?

@shirleydelagarza8736

3y↑70

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

41w↑5

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

@aonone439

37w↑2

God bless you i hope you feel better now

@carolinesalzman8758

33w

Read a psalms and proverbs a day

@poodlesgalore2327

4y↑704

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

@peterharding5414

4y↑9

Absolutely right

@terrymurphy66

4y↑6

So Beutifull nuff said

@dwightdodd3734

4y↑5

also loved Calcutta,

@tobyrescue5848

4y↑3

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

4y↑3

Love this song

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@tonyintheie

1y↑16

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.

@robertnorris9152

3y↑197

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

@alansmith109

You should try the doom 2016 soundtrack

@wandabrady928

2y↑3

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

@phaedraremington6247

8y↑73

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.

@manuelmoraleda9285

3y↑24

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

@TheSolidsoundwavesif

💯

@anthonysolis4649

3y↑25

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

3y↑98

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!

@lisagallivan1231

Me too❤️😀

@lisagallivan1231

2y↑3

@@78uksub You don't need too! Music don't always need lyrics! It's a beautiful piece of music still😳🎶🎼👌

@QWZXM

2y↑3

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

@jereshaw777

12w

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

@ALLESTREE100

4y↑20

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. 😘

@garylefevers7386

3y↑74

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

@richardlawrence-brown2585

3y↑140

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

@leonieweimer6674

3y↑2

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

@stephenmeek520

3y↑4

I am going to have it played at mine too

@rick3514

3y↑7

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

3y↑1

💔

@jimhandler1129

3y↑4

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

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@johynsmith

4y↑18

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.

@Teresa10608

5y↑167

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

@steveutley5961

4y↑5

Godbless.

@andylatchford8159

4y↑3

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

@angiejones2236

4y↑4

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

@veronicav575

3y↑2

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

3y↑2

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

@gavinrussell9242

5y↑291

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

5y↑9

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

@4gma59

4y↑6

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

@lazurm

4y↑2

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

@tingmeekiaw1313

4y↑5

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

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@roberthobbs8618

2y↑68

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

2y↑5

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

@rogerdodger1790

2y↑4

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

@DyreStraits

2y↑3

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

@judithfontenot1956

2y↑1

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

@patleehey1006

44w

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

@nicholasfettismusic

2y↑57

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

2y↑1

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 YouTube.

@TheSolidsoundwavesif

💯 for review

@lindabinks1622

6y↑589

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

5y↑13

live the memory

@gavinrussell9242

5y↑13

@@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

5y↑6

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

@gavinrussell9242

5y↑4

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

@Viv1398

5y↑12

@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.

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@charlesgregory3873

6y↑361

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

@aardhekelaar5637

5y↑5

now 81

@elizabethcole3662

5y↑3

@@aardhekelaar5637 happy birthday xxxx

@elizabethcole3662

5y↑4

Happy birthday chareles xxx

@dwightdodd3734

Congrats,Charles!

@levalpat

5y↑1

happy belated birthday... now 81!!

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@sasquatch4745

3y↑37

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

@Mausgras1

4y↑35

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.

@blueyedKSGirl

10y↑7

This was my late grandmother's favorite song. Every time my family and I would go to her house on Sunday for dinner, this song was playing in the TV Room. I miss her so very much. She was a genuine southern lady with beautiful features and one of the best cooks ever. She has been gone over 30 years but she will always remain in my heart.

@mrhomerbojangles

10y↑2

That's nice to hear that you still think of your grandmother after all this time.
My mother died when I was 12 years old, and I can to this very day remember her loving a song by Jim Reeves a song called Welcome To My World, that was her favourite and every time I hear the song I can picture her laying on the sofa listening to it. I am 51 years old now and not a day goes by that I do not think of her.
Some people easily forget.
Respect

@debbadoo9497

4y↑7

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.

@frankhinstine4552

3y↑13

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

@danielmata3083

In 1960, I came to the United States to live with my aunt when I was 9. She played this song on her phonograph, and I fell in love with it. Now, at 73, I still enjoy this soft and wonderful melody. Thank you, Acker Bilk, rock on in Heaven!

@timthompson6194

8y↑50

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

5y↑4

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

@prpro57

10y↑28

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

@FriendlyRambler

10y↑4

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

3y↑2

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.🌷

@yolandayates6554

6w↑1

I was 10 years old when this song was released I cried so hard because I had never heard something so hauntingly beautiful this and Canadian sunset were my childhood favorites. Thank You for the memory .. It makes me miss my second oldest brother he had a transistor radio and he'd listen to it all day and I in turn developed a Love for music RIP MY BELOVED BROTHER. (BOPEEP & KID) Our nicknames.

@HoovyTube

2y↑42

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

@Baskerville22

4y↑10

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.....

@jmrodas9

5y↑191

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

4y↑2

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

@jmrodas9

4y↑4

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

@terrymurphy66

4y↑3

You cannot kill good music everlasting

@jj1211

4y↑2

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

@mabeldurocher8172

2y↑10

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

@doloreshilliard1443

3y↑57

Heavenly and straight to the loneliest corner of ones heart❤

@jpmahoney56

2y↑4

you took the words right from me to describe this song

@annadshead2314

2y↑1

It's the tune I play always

@johnfitzgerald5861

1y↑2

Well put,Dolores.Thanks

@deetee7767

8y↑30

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

6y↑1

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

@mcculloch29

9y↑61

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

@wcody777

4y↑6

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.

@kennyparker2532

2y↑11

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

@rejeanguay6336

8y↑203

How can anybody not get goose bumps to this masterpiece

@rogue6036

6y↑2

Just did before reading your comment!

@wardschuler9044

5y↑1

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

@andrewdavis5404

5y↑1

Goosey mee

@Thetruepianoman

3y↑1

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

@27THEBREEZE

it hurts 2 much

@snapsfromtheheart

4y↑652

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

@fairterr

4y↑15

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

4y↑7

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

4y↑8

Wendy Mahaney you too love from scotland

@snapsfromtheheart

4y↑1

Thank you Greg! 😊

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@THATNIC8

2y↑10

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

34w

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

@heathergibson3590

3y↑14

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

@andrewmichaels6378

4y↑11

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

@joansmith9859

4y↑21

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

@dorindacash6257

3y↑33

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 ,,

@Guybo2112

12w↑1

I cannot think of another piece of music which brings back so many memories of family times and the era in which it was released. It really does touch the soul and always presses the "I don't know why but I want to cry" button. A perfect unity of tune and instrument. Thank you Acker. Love to a long lost Mum and Dad and thank you - I wish you were here to hear your great grandson just starting out on his clarinet playing journey.

@walterpalmer2749

4y↑9

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

@krbwjbarry

4y↑205

If only we could have music today like this.

@sageywavey

4y↑9

We do

@noahreyna76

4y↑4

Sage Wave show me😂

@lazurm

4y↑3

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

@bubsmeister

4y↑3

We have it right here

@gregorysytsma2272

4y↑4

Yup. Here it is.

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@stevenakowua1321

1y↑2

My father died about 35years ago and that was his favourite music he whistled around I still hasn't forgotten

@adriansymkiss3169

3y↑16

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

@TheSolidsoundwavesif

💯

@sihillawi8118

9y↑56

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

9y↑6

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

@SuchPixel

Willy Trinidad im speciel

@Mylitla

9y↑4

***** 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

9y↑3

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.

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@mollybee6341

5y↑131

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

5y↑6

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

@dwightdodd3734

4y↑8

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

@poodlesgalore2327

4y↑7

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

@benoitpellet1657

4y↑2

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.

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@judithfontenot1956

2y↑4

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

@davegoodwin5206

3y↑5

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

@petermartin3203

8y↑6

RIP, Acker. Thank you so much for such beautiful sounds

@pokemongifs937

4y↑10

This was my dad's favourite song and i played it to my grandson when he was a baby. I get goose pimples every time I hear this song. God bless you dad. Your loving son Desmond

@margiepeterson5199

2y↑21

Beautiful, enchanting, haunting. It echos in my heart

@TheSolidsoundwavesif

1y↑1

💯

@chrispduck9664

4y↑9

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

@martinmiller8041

5y↑106

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

@mariawolf5843

3y↑1

you are fully right---

@deborahmadden8872

3y↑2

I feel the same way.

@MaMa-ek2vb

3y↑3

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.

@margomckaine78

10y↑11

I have loved this song for years. The clarinet is my favorite and this song just dances up and down my spine. I have to listen alone because I cry every time I hear it, it is the sweetest sound. I am so embarrassed.

@TheSolidsoundwavesif

💯

@reyknudson7091

3y↑2

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTALS EVER!! ALSO ONE OF THE TOP HITS OF 1962! IT WILL ALWAYS BE AMONG MY FAVORITES FROM THAT ERA! THANKS FOR SHARING! R.K. 3/17/2021.

@Michael-yq5lx

49w↑14

A haunting song. Wonderful!!!!

@olivestephens959

41w

So agree, it evokes feelings of total relaxation and peace

@paulacri604

6y↑53

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

5y↑5

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

5y↑1

Good as it gets,Paul.....

@tomoconnor2356

5y↑2

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

@grandmapatty1493

8y↑75

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>

@John-wz7yu

2y↑3

This songs takes me back to better times when I was young and my parents were alive, Simple times but truly happy times

@kathylozito1329

2y↑7

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.

@karenbrecht8545

6y↑80

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

@Roger.Coleman1949

10y↑16

When this was No 1 in the UK in the late Summer of ' 61, I, aged 12 , was on holiday with my parents in SW Scotland,and walked 6 miles on my own into the village of Dalbeattie to a tiny record shop called ' Percy Bros. ' , and bought this Columbia single for 6 / 4d !.Funny how music, especially this good, takes you back to a moment in time so long ago, plenty of happy memories of people no longer around, and I still have that record !.

@somersetuk525

Acker is from Somerset a small village near Radstock he was a real local and good shit, he gate crashed my farewell party to Canada and played along with the Avon city Jazz Band from Bristol...we were all trad jazz guys.. cheers

@renatonunes2550

3y↑1

The most beautiful piece of Clarinet music there is. I have loved to listen to this melody since it came out. ACKER BILK was the best ! R.I.P.💖💖

@johnrinehart4927

2y↑4

When I was young boy my mother and father used to listen to this song at dinner along with all the big band era. I learned to appreciate their music. Remember one thing that life is so short and so precious and don't forget to tell people that you love them.mom and dad,I finally understand love

@philipchung9492

5y↑95

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

5y↑6

So sorry but you have his legasy

@VacationHacker

4y↑1

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

4y↑1

@@VacationHacker Wow. I'm 62 too.

@ninadesianti9587

4y↑2

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

@miketravis6149

9y↑77

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

9y↑1

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

9y↑2

well put Mike :)

@miketravis6149

9y↑3

Thanks :)

@bmsmith5UB

9y↑5

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

@jennifermclachlan9248

3y↑7

I'm still listening and will always listen to one of the greatest melodies ever played. From New Zealand.

@stanaoki330

3y↑2

Brings back good memories of the 50's and 60's when I was a kid. Timeless and beautiful!

@gordoncampbell8127

5y↑16

What a beautiful instrumental....one of the greatest of all time. You're a legend Acker. Great memories from the golden decades of the 50s and 60s when music climbed Mt Everest...sadly a downhill slide since.

@martynh5410

7y↑50

I remember this when it was in the charts back in '62. A classic that is timeless and always great to hear.

@muana13

@Martyn H....YESSSSS

@johnsarab4500

I was a little kid then, but I 'got it'.

@VacationHacker

4y↑3

Brings tears to my eyes this one. I want it played at my funeral.No need for lyrics simply beautiful. 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.

@armandpelletier4068

4y↑8

One of the most beautiful songs ever played, used to listen to it in the 60’s, wonderfully played with great feel and emotion. love the clarinet!

@francesvansiclen1444

8y↑12

One of the best melodies ever - thanks acker !!!!!

@stefanijasili

10y↑9

It's amazing how many people have a story about their lost loved-one that makes them feel this song. For myself, it's my father. I just lost him 2 years ago (on Xmas day) and today is his birthday. Suddenly, I remembered this song and that he introduced me to it. Thank you for posting this. Though I cried huge tears, it felt good to have this memory.

@turtletime5838

10w↑1

I was born in ‘58, and that music always brought me to tears also. So sorry for your loss. Jesus is always there to help carry our burdens!

@rickrodrigues2219

2y↑3

This song & the memories it recalls...all gone forever now. It can bring tears to a grown man's eyes...😢

@zvxcxc

8y↑46

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

@richardnightingale5726

4y↑8

Still one of the best tunes yet.i never tire of listening to it.thanks Ackerman.r.i.p.

@user-rr9og5sv4h

48w↑7

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

@missasinenomine

31w

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

@grahammartin5299

6w↑1

A truly beautiful tune by Aka Bilk, I do at time fell transported back in time to beautiful memories.So soothing, relaxing and yes hypnotic.

@jackiemcdonald5400

9y↑7

As a clarinettist I am absolutely devastated at the loss of this man. Stranger On The Shore is the biggest selling instrumental hit of all time. Came out in the year I was born. But like all legendary artists the music will live on. RIP Acker.

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