[Dixielandjazz] R.I.P. Aker Bilk Memories

[Robert Ringwald]

In the late 50s and early 60s, working 7-nights a week, every time we took a break, "Strangers On The Shore" came on the Juke Box. I learned to hate the song. 

Then maybe in the 80s some time, I met Aker at a Jazz festival. We had a few drinks together at the bar and had a nice conversation. 

I then heard him play the song in person. It was so much better then on the commercial recording that I gained a new appreciation for the song. In fact, after hearing Aker play it, I began to like the song and play it from time to time even now. 

-Bob Ringwald
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