Stranger On The Shore

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 16 Nov 2023 9:49 am

Hey all

Before posting, I was wondering if the Acker Bilk Hit
"Stranger On The Shore", was a hit over there in the USA.

It was a major hit over here, but as a Brit, I have no knowledge of your music history.

Kind Regards

J.R.

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 16 Nov 2023 10:44 am

Hi John

Yes, it weas a big hit in the US. There were a number of instrumental versions recorded.

Would make a great steel-guitar song.

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 16 Nov 2023 10:47 am

Tom

Thanks for that.

I have tabbed it.

JR.

Robert Murphy · Post by **Robert Murphy** » 16 Nov 2023 12:02 pm

I was 12 years old and visiting my grandparents when Stranger on the Shore was playing on the radio. I was so impressed that the song never left my memory even though I didn’t remember the title. 30 years later when I began my musical journey it was still in my head but I couldn’t recall who performed it. It wasn’t until years later that I heard the song again and the artist name. I immediately found the sheet music and began playing Stranger on the Shore on an old Ohau acoustic square neck guitar. The song and the memories of Granny’s kitchen are very dear.

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 16 Nov 2023 12:15 pm

What a great story.

Thanks for sharing.

JR.

baxter vaughan · Post by **baxter vaughan** » 17 Nov 2023 11:49 am

One of my favorites. My youngest daughter learned it on clarinet just for me!
Tons of memories.
Baxter

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 17 Nov 2023 12:01 pm

Hey all.

Seems to be an interest in the tune.
Maybe one for December.

JR.

Charlie Hansen · Post by **Charlie Hansen** » 18 Nov 2023 9:03 am

I remember Stranger On The Shore very well. Wasn't it Acker Bilk and The Paramount Jazz Band. I'd like to have a copy please.

Charlie
nelsonsboy@hotmail.com

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 18 Nov 2023 10:51 am

Charlie.

Sure was Acker Bilk and the Paramount Jazzband.

The tune was written by Acker.

Put it on my todo list for December.

JR.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 18 Nov 2023 1:31 pm

Yes, Acker Bilk. It was a big hit here in the US in 1962.

I recorded a (non-pedal) steel video of "Stranger on the Shore" in 2016 and posted it on YouTube.

----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo3c70X_WGU

Bert Farroach · Post by **Bert Farroach** » 21 Nov 2023 1:57 am

In everyone's mind . . .

I did a somewhat extended version five years ago on C6 lapsteel. Tab still available.
On YouTube: https://youtu.be/u2hHtpVeNXY?si=U25aakEv-HAlgNCI

Bert

Ken Burris · Post by **Ken Burris** » 21 Nov 2023 5:24 am

Yes John it was a big song here also. I still enjoy it today. A medley that sticks in the soul

Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 23 Nov 2023 9:41 am

Hi Bert, PM sent regarding tab.
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Hal

Hal Stackhouse · Post by **Hal Stackhouse** » 23 Nov 2023 9:50 am

Hi Bert, PM sent regarding tab.
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Hal

Steven Cabral · Post by **Steven Cabral** » 3 Dec 2023 6:13 am

If this tab is available in Dec . I would like a copy . Thanks in advance Steve pigjohn1@msn.com

Larry Leek · Post by **Larry Leek** » 22 Dec 2023 10:03 am

Hell0 I to would like tabs for Stranger on the Shore Thanks also back up music if you have it > lwl71570@currently.com

John A. Russell · Post by **John A. Russell** » 24 Dec 2023 2:00 am

Hey all.

I never did post this free tab, maybe later in 2024.

Kind regards.

JR.

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