Acker Bilk - World Famous Musician - Famous Graves 

My Dad passed away in Feb 2017. He liked Acker Bilk's music...Stranger on the shore was played at his funeral. R.I.P Dad xx

I hope the Parish Council see this episode and sort her out. For all she knows you could have been a distant relitive. Always loved Ackers music, my mother was a total fan.

When my mum passed away last year we played his song ARIA at her funeral. She loved him

Acker Bilk was my uncle friend he played at my cousins wedding iv got pictures of him playing and with myself and my family lovely guy

I was a policeman in the Chew Valley for many years, Acker Bilk sometimes played at our annual police balls, lovely bloke.

STRANGER ON THE SHORE REMINDS ME OF MY MUM N DAD BOTH LONG GONE NOW ITS A BEAUTIFUL SONG BUT IT MAKES ME CRY AND I CANT ACTUALLY LISTEN TO THE WHOLE TUNE ANY MORE IT REALLY GETS YOUR HEART STRINGS NICE FILM PAUL 🎷🎺🎸🪕🎻🪘🥁🪈🪗

Rest in place Acker Bilk and his wife too!! 🙏😇 Lovely headstone and flowers

My favorite song ,"Stranger on the Shore " ❤ thk you Paul truely an extrodinary musican 🎷

Stranger on the shore classic song . Great musician R.I.P thanks paul l be watching this

Hi Paul, it sounds like you’ve just met car park Karen 😂😂, oh, and I loved Acker bilk when he released stranger on the shore, way back about 1962, great show, keep up the great work

An outstanding musician I remember him when I was a child his music used to make me stop and watch him on the tele he was so good RIP little fella ❤️ you bought so much joy to peoples lives

A chap I knew back in the late 70s bought Acker's Rolls Royce. I got to ride in it a few times. It still bore the number plate ACKER 1 RIP.

My mum adored the songs stranger on the shore and aria she has now passed on but I listen to aker bilk and it reminds me of my mum listening to his album and ironing our school uniform on a sunday for the next day happy memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I was expecting "Jobs Worth" to run down the aisle and chase you out of the church! A very good choice,Paul.Aker Bilk could make that clarinet "sing"

My dad and I were up in London back in the 70’s on a whim he took me to see Acker Bilk at the London palladium. Brilliant evening

I had the pleasure with working with Acker Bilk back in the 90s and his band in North Wales its was a great Night R.I.P Acker.

Thank you paul , what a very emotional time was had at the church you paid respects to mr aker bilks resting place. It was a shame that the day started off with a total jobs worth that had no respect for you and your respect for your the respects you had in mind for mr bilk. Well done my friend. You certainly out shone the ignorance you endored . I think you tottally rose ubove the dark clouds that was thrust upon you , and thoroughly showed total respect to a man that was heard but seldom seen in a lot of our lives . Well done paul. Repect to you . SteveBacon. Thank you.

RIP to a very talented man x 🙏

She is probably a local religious fanatic who knows everyone's business 😊 Another great video has always paul 👍

I remember Stranger on the shore, what a great man, thanks Paul!

What a strange woman 🙄Loved Acker Bilk ...Beautiful tribute Paul & lovely headstone

My mum liked his music, stranger's on the shore!, my mum died a long time ago, but when I listen to that song, it reminds of her, it was one of her favourites and she played it a lot!

I know Acker himself mentioned he got sick of playing Stranger on the Shore but it still gets spun on radio and I always turn it up when it comes on. Love those hedgerows in Somerset and what a beautiful village.

Aker bulk stranger n the sax , brill ,great U cover so nice guy.

Well sounds about right. Some people who attend church think that they are holier than thou. Anyway thanks for another entertaining video😊

Remember him when I was about 5 or 7 years old that bowler hat and pin striped waistcoat and " stranger on the shore" single still gives goosepimples now when I hear it "Aria" I think is the other one he is well known for RIP gent 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I would have let you park Paul, and even made you a cup of tea!). FAB video, thank you.

Stunning and Sobering at the same time. Thank you.

Paul, having worked in the funeral business for years, I really think that there was possibly a funeral service going to take place. The cones, where the funeral car signs were. The gate would be locked for mourners cars. The main giveaway is that is looked like there were 'Reserved' notices on the front pews, which is very normal in a church funeral service. That would explain her panic in closing the gate, but not her rudeness. She could have just said we are expecting funeral/mourners cars. As for the sign that the church was open - no-one will be turned away from a church (just the car park) regardless of the service. Just a strong possibility. Excellent video as usual. I even have a new clarinet waiting for me to learn it, inspired by Acker Bilk x

Absolutely magical stone magical poem on the headstones A very talented gifted man obviously returned to his childhood area, Rest in Peace Sir & Madam 😢

Good Man loved him also My Dad had his cds R.I.P. Acker

I adored Ackerman bilk had a massive crush on him good looking man so talented thankyou Paul ❤️😊👍🏻

Paul. Gutted I couldn’t watch this live! Acker whilst not a family legend, was one of those that we knew and loved to watch. A beautiful cemetery and church both of which are blessed to look after such a talented person, and his wife. Thank you. Bob

A very talented man I remember him from my childhood hi Paul hope your well

That was absolutely lovely Paul. I saw Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band when my Mum and Dad took me to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool in the 1960s. He was a genuinely good musician and entertainer. I’ve still got the autograph he signed for my dad in the interval bar.

Stranger on The Shore was my dads favourite tune, and so I learned the clarinet just so I could play it for him. Happy memories ❤

Brilliant Paul, I just live a few miles from there near where he was born, a five minute drive away. Will pop in and see his grave, never knew it was at that church.

Hello Paul. Lovely presentation again. A truly talented musician.thank you

Hi Paul this took me back to my grand house , she used to play stranger on the shore and she would dance either me in the kitchen ,I was only about 5/6 but your vid brought all those memories flooding back when life was so uncomplicated and happytimes. If the jobsworth disliked your tattoos she’d have thought the devil himself had. Turned up

The man was a legend.

I saw Aker and his band in the early 2000’s at Solihull. I was unaware of his health issues, he still could play that clarinet, it was a great evening. Thank you for bringing back the memories.

You did Acker. Bilk justice Paul he. was a lovely man. My friend Janet and I went to all his concerts when he visited Portsmouth We also went for coffee with Acker and Ron McKay who was the drummer In the band. Your video was excellent and the resting place amazing 🕊️ Well done 🙏🏻

Acker lived In the next village to my Grandparents, my Gramps loved the trad jazz genre of music.

This brought back many many memories for me Paul as a young boy laid in bed hoping they would play Stranger on the shore by Acker while I listened on my little transistor radio hoping the 9volt battery would hold out for me...Thank you for another excellent video Paul and RIP Acker...

Hi Paul, beautiful church hidden miles from the car park. RIP Acker Bilk 💐💐💐💐, thats a beautiful grave. Thank you xxx

What a wonderful story and amazing life he lived. May he RIP🌹Thanks Paul👏🏻

What a tune x love it strangers on the shore sounds like a really good person x

Thank you Paul for the video both my parents enjoyed listening to Stranger on the shore. R.I.P Acker Bilk

Paul that was a lovely little grave yard fitting for Acker Bilt . I can remember being a kid when stranger on the shore came out. MY mum God bless loved it she would hum along to it. It’s one of those tunes you instantly recognise. But it was lovely to see his final resting place and the lovely stone and words on it. Clearly loved and missed. Nice one Paul and that silly rude woman her loss she could have met a nice respectful person. RIP Acker. 🙏🕯️

Acker Bilk , great talent remembered well with this tribute thanks again Paul .

Such a delightful little (car free) village. Thank you for bringing STRANGER ON THE SHORE back to my fading memory❤❤❤

Stranger on the shore and aria are real gems

Thank you for showing us Aker Bilks resting place, What a Lovely peaceful setting for him and his Beloved Wife. R.I.P. His rendition of Stranger On The Shore is an Evergreen, No matter What decade you play it in it Always delights and brings back sweet memories of days gone by. I am Disgusted with that Terrible women that refused to let you park in the church grounds, How Very Dare she make you walk So Far Back ! What a Cheek ! I would have reported her for such a Blatant Wrongdoing ! She should be Dismissed Immediately from her position. In my opinion she is not fit to serve the church . I felt sorry for you having to go through that. My God Where is the Compassion today for humanity when you come across people like that. There is Nowt As Queer As Folk Comes to mind. God Bless. Tons of Love and Gratitude from Dublin ! XXXXX

A lovely video to a lovely man I have his album which my late mother in law loved to play & was the inspiration for my daughter to learn & play the Clarinet at 13 something she still enjoys to do at 35 Pity the locals weren’t friendly but there’s always one Thanks Paul 👍🏻

My dad liked Acker Bilk music , I love stranger on the shore .. thanks Paul 😘 woman was being mean.

What a lovely spot. My Mum liked Acker Bilk, 'Stranger On The Shore' reminds me of her. Smashing little church too, thanks Paul. x

Loved Acker bilks music it’s so beautiful and relaxing

I almost expected someone to jump out at you in the church, but what a lovely resting place for Acker Bilk and his wife in the churchyard and a great memorial stone.Loved 'Stranger on the Shore ' not known anyone since to play the clarinet like him. Thanks Paul most enjoyable watch.

Brilliant music. sends shivers down your spine, my mum also loved strangers on the shore.

I've always loved acker bilks music specifically stranger on the shore brings tears to my eyes my mum also liked his music R.I.P to such a legend acker bilk

Loved to hear him play. He was the best! My daughter a music teacher and clarinetist. So have listened to lots of clarinet music over the years. Will enjoy this video.

In the mid 80’s when I was in Germany with the RAF, myself and some of the lads went into Düsseldorf for a night out. We walked past a sign advertising Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band appearing that very night and pointing toward a Jazz Club situated in the corner of a dead end pedestrian alley! Unfortunately we didn’t go to see him!

Thanks Paul for a wonderful tribute to a remarkable talented musician I can remember seeing him TV many times did not realise he had been gone since 2014 that's how time flys

My favourite piece of music ever. I do like it as a song as well, but just listening to it pulls my heart strings. Another person who gave more to the world than they took out of it. Forever peace to you my friend.

Another good one - If you turned up at my door … 😂😂 - Ackerman Bilk was a great musician, loved by many, - although my tastes are more recent, quite happy to put some of his music on, it’s happy, clean and uncomplicated. What a great place to be interred with a nice poem.

Greetings ,Paul . I have a six CD set of ,Acker's music , what a star . I also liked , Kenny Ball and his Jazz men . ( amongst many others ) . I had a strange friend in the RAF , who referred to his music as being like glue . I'm not sure if that was a compliment or an insult . A couple of things . Did you turn up at the carpark in a Devil costume ? And , two , How about visiting some famous film locations ? See what you and the other guys on the channel think . Take care and stay safe , Paul , and , RIP, Acker .

What a peaceful tranquil place very pretty. Beautiful church. My mum loved aka bilk so I do remember his music he was very talented. Can't believe you were made to walk all that way when there was a perfectly good car park yards away. Thanks for sharing very interesting story love from Holmfirth West Yorkshire 💙 💚 💛💜

Hi paul i have heard of him so i will be watching 🥀

Bilk, I sed, thank U Bernard great music, missed still by his family were sure

Stranger on the Shore is always lurking somewhere in my various playlists. Lovely resting place for him, even more so when you read the inscription and realise it was a place he loved in his youth.

Paul thanks beautiful place, Remember him well, the stranger on the shore and many others 🪦⚰️

Mr Bilk lived Potters Bar Hertfordshire before he retired. He lived on the best road The Avenue. He was a lovely man bless his memory ❤

Instantly recognisable piece of music what a great man all the best Paul

That’s so bizarre, I was listening to Scooter the other day and he samples Acker Bilk on the start of track, my mind flowed back to that video of a dog on the beach.

Evening paul looking forward to this one thank you.

One of my all time favourites, Stranger on the Shore.

Hi Paul, nice to see that enjoying the West Country, have seen Acker Bilk playing live outside The Llandoger Trow Pub in Bristol when there was a jass festival on some years ago now and I was a Very Memorable evening Amazing to see him playing live, an evening I will never forget, he died at the Bath RUH.

Saw him a few times so glad i did xx

Support to you Paul N lee in all you, coz visiting loved lived people so kind n respectful

We liked him, and the music 🎵🎶 especially this song as love the saxophone

Can't wait Paul 👍

A real Somerset boy and he never forgot it. He never lost his accent, he was a local hero.The TV series was about an au pair coming to the UK and the music Stranger on the Shore suited the story line beautifully

An ihn kann ich mich noch sehr gut erinnern. Ich war ja noch sehr jung aber seine Musik ging mir auch unter die Haut. Im Fernsehen konnte ich ihn auch bewundern. Leider, das finde ich sehr schade hört man heute nichts mehr. Jedenfalls hier. Schön das du an ihn gedacht hast.🙏🏻 Auch der Kirchgang war wieder super 👍🏻. Thank you ❣️. Paul

I used to work in a cafe some 30 odd years ago The owners always had Acker Bilk playing in the background Brought back memories Thanks for sharing hope your keeping well 😊

I learned the clarinet because of Acker Bilk and yeas later he played at my university ball so I got to see him.

Hi Paul what a great talent and talented man acker bilk was I always wonder whatever happened to acker bilk I loved his music we would never know what happened to these great people that you share with us you an your great video an commentary that you us Paul I love watching you and your videos Paul thanks you for the great work you do it's very enjoyable an entertaining thank you once again Paul Martin 👍👍

Brilliant musician, his music touches me

Thank you Paul my mum used to love Acker bilk. Lovely tribute to him. Thank you 🙏 again

Very nice resting place . thank you Have a good week

Great thanks Paul, we also played Stranger on the Shore at my Dad’s funeral too ,still well up when I hear it 😢

Just managed to see it . brilliant as all was paul

takes all sorts. why couldn't you have parked there? great video as always.

Hi Paul will be really interesting this looking forward to it so much thanks mate. Hope your ok and well 👍👍👍

thank you paul

He was a great musician for many years

I really loved Acker Bilks music, never saw him in films cos I was a toddler, but saw him on tv playing loads of times. He was a very special man, great musician.. he fought cancer a lot but it didn't take him out I'm happy to say.. His wife passed 5 years after Acker, I bet she wanted to be with him, childhood sweethearts together til the end and then for eternity. This was lovely Paul thank you so much..He was a top man for sure. It's weird cos depending where you live Acker meant friend. To us up North we alway called someone a mucky Acker so here it meant sod, bugger thing ,mainly mucky bugger lol this was really good Paul..you are amazing ❤xxx

band of thieves is a great movie to watch and music is top notch Acker and his boys at their best

He also once appeared as a guest darts thrower on ITVs Bullseye in a episode from 1984. He was throwing for charity in the Bronze Bully round

Hello Paul how are you. Thank you for the video both my parents enjoyed listening to this man's music I too fell in love with the music of course stranger on the shore being my most favourate. See you in the next sweetheart 🌹🌹🌹

It majks me crybwhen I hear hiss music it's nice 😮