Songs Written by Mr. Acker BilkTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

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. In May 1962, it reached No.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Mr. Acker Bilk first charted in 1960 with Summer Set.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.