Kenny G-Stranger on the shore

[cmooreflute]

I'm going to have to play this on the flute, just to see what it sounds like. What a beautiful rendition. Thanks for sharing. Flautist, Carol Louise

[WiimusicGirl]

@cmooreflute oh,you play the flute too? If you can,can i borrow the sheet music

[rasrealtor]

@mgbushido

Let me think. Goodman ? Shaw ? ;-)

[mgbushido]

@rasrealtor ... Hi rasrealter, I'm not sure I take your point !

[rasrealtor]

@mgbushido You wrote "someone invented the clarinet....." My comment was referring to Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw. Two extremely popular clarinetists.



[ularpadat]

Great song, but I love the The Spencer Wyatt Big Band's version. It sounds more jazzy and a bit cheerful. Watch Jim Carey's The Majestic and you'll know what I meant.

[sopranosaxophonist]

Soprano saxophone is more expressive

[capharkness]

This is gorgeous. Can you tell what this recording is from, i'd like to see all of it. was it on T.V or from a dvd?

[Leebm29]

Why, oh, why must I go on like this?

Shall I just be a lonely stranger on the shore?

The sighing of the waves

The wailing of the wind

The tears in my eyes burn

Pleading, "My love, return"

Why, oh, why must I go on like this?

Shall I just be a lonely stranger on the shore? Leebm29

[nodnops]

i like this version but i prefer Acker Bilks mainly because of childhood memories .:)

[hipichick7]

Agree...it was all about Acker Bilks. My Mothers favorite song.

Question:

Is it just me, or have you ever found the "lyrics" for this song?

As a young girl, I thought that I heard 'Stranger On the Shore' with lyrics?

Just asking.

[Quentin217]

Yes, there are lyrics. It is about a lady whose man (probably military) is shipping out and leaving her feeling as a stranger on the shore.

[Leebm29]

Here I stand, watching the tide go out So all alone and blue Just dreaming dreams of you I watched your ship as it sailed out to sea Taking all my dreams And taking all of me The sighing of the waves The wailing of the wind The tears in my eyes burn Pleading, "My love, return" Why, oh, why must I go on like this? Shall I just be a lonely stranger on the shore? The sighing of the waves The wailing of the wind The tears in my eyes burn Leebm29

[molepup]

sheesh.... he's really working that percussion player!

[lonelykiwigirl]

This guy is just so great.. love his music.

[bbjornst07]

Is he reading music? If he isn't then he just went way higher up on my oppinion of him. Way to go!

[Leebm29]

Kenny doesnt need music, he has a fabulous ear. Leebm29

[bernardyn13]

beautiful

[Jjuniortrue]

Muito bomm!!

[SensualOne77]

This version is good, Bilks is good....but listen to the Eagles doing this- fantastic!

[toughjen]

this is my first musical piece for him, but then he didn't afford go to my performance that night... he's forbidden. he is already getting married. I've never seen this guy. until now, he remains a stranger to me.

[ASAFYY]

i think it is the best track that kenny g have every made!

[miguelhoyos]

the 2 versions are different styles, this version its beautiful, with new arrangements; the other one have arrangements, very beutiful in his time. Its not necessary to compare one to the other because are different styles, different genres

[nooyawkfun]

I read some of the comments here and went back and listened to Acker Bilk's version. No way...there's no comparison. This tune sounds so much sweeter on Bilk's clarinet. The clarinet sound is "woodier" and "warmer". The sax sounds clearer, but is metallic and colder. Not Kenny G's fault. Just a limitation of the instrument, as applies to this tune, I guess. But, yes, Kenny G should have credited Acker Bilk.

[iIIwiIl01]

theres no way u can say ackers version is better. this version blows it away. i know he didnt make the song....but he plays it better

[nickybadboy50]

I think he's doing a tribute to Bilk by doing the song he's showing his respect, not competing. Both are beautiful.

[Lukeashley2323]

good effort but its not sir Acker Bilk and i say this for the rest of the artists who have covered it as it was it does not have the same soul as when sir Acker Bilk is playing it there is no body who fits the bill better than Acker now find somthing else to play.........

[Tennisgirl1990]

lovely version on sax.....very cool

[kykdaar]

What a washout!

No comparison to Acker Bilk - Sir to you Kenny Boy ...

[probasah]

Doesn`t compare with Acker Bilk, the true artist..

[OmgMolliey]

he'd look better if his head wasnt so far up his ass

[nitramgnal]

OmgMolliey - thank you for making me laugh out loud. :-)))

[nooyawkfun]

I wholeheartedly agree that Kenny G really should have acknowledged and credited Mr. Acker Bilk. This tune was Bilk's through and through.  I think the clarinet version has a much lower, sweeter, more authentic sound. Although I credit G's CD for introducing me to the tune.

[apcasrroma]

I'm not a musician, but I do love music, and this rendition does sound rather nice.

And as for those who are arguing about the differences between the clarinet and soprano sax, Personally, I think you guys sound like band snobs. Don't take it as an insult, but rather as constructive criticism. Why not help those of us who are orchestral amateurs to appreciate the nuances instead of scathing an enjoyable rendition? Just my $0.02...

[2558465]

I bet his wallet is not nearly as flat as everyone says he is.

I love his sound ...

Do any of you guys have recordings we could listen too ???

Didn't think so

[Cch092775]

mqbushido....brilliant comment :-)

[stubs13]

Clarinet isn't anything like the Soprano Sax, they may look a like, but the sound is completely different. Kenny G can suck my balls

[Bigbiker21]

first suck your own balls asshole !!

[scotjack]

His rendition is so mechanical and devoid of feeling that it sounds like muzak! Absolutely no comparison with Acker Bilk.

[nitramgnal]

Actually, I find myself agreeing with the muzak comment by scotjack.

[delalune08]

people who play the sax and clarinet from the side of the mouth look so dam silly, so jokey, so wank (even if they sound brilliant like this dude does)

[nitramgnal]

delalune - so wank? Ground control to Major Tom.

[neohtel]

to mgbushido: nicely put!

[mgbushido]

Someone invented the clarinet so Aker Bilk could write and play this tune !!!

[m0u53m4t]

Bit of a joke really, it sounds great and all that, but he's playing a soprano sax, not a clarinet :P

They look similar, but sound very different :P

Its like playing a classical harpsichord piece on a piano and seeing if anyone notices :P

[nitramgnal]

I think you haven't quite understood mgbushido's comment.

[tomchking]

What a pinhead! "it sounds normal to me". What an articulate artist! DOUCHE!

[kennyGuille]

simplemente hermosa!!!

[barpypardlo]

It would have been nice if he had acknowledged Acker Bilk, who first recorded (and wrote)this tune.

[klarethrylai]

hehe

[babybear62]

Yep you should always acknowledge the original artist. Kenny should had acknowledged Acker Bilk!!

[fastfreddy1949]

Although Kenny does a supurb job, the original from '61 is the best. I was 12 yrs old at the time and the song put me in dream land as it still does today

[klarethrylai]

ehhehew

[nooyawkfun]

No, fastfreddy1949 is right, the Bilk version does put one in a dreamlike state. It's beautiful in a sweet kinda way.

[ruben93z]

i actualy know how to play this song like him lol ( i have the same soprano as him)

[klarethrylai]

are you sure? then try to upload a video

[huckleberrylass]

Lovely lovely music - somehow that sound always gets deep into my heart & soul.

[nopuidojor]

esta música me recuerda a mi infancia, en Chile, cuando yo tenía 8 años... ahora tengo ¡50! y sigo enganchado a ella.

Saludos, Jorge

[Hexpet]

ithink,it doesnt't matter,what Kenny plays,but the way he does.and for me,as a hobby sax player,he is still the GREATEST!

[jitterbug121]

Always loved this melody.

[liljr1893]

I love this song for sure

[dee7990]

i love this song! do you know if there is one with words in it? xx

[SaxogirlLG]

I olve his sound so real lovely

everything you desire from a song

really satisfieing

[budi88atgmail]

thank you for posting this video.

[SaxogirlLG]

LOVELY how kenny g can make a simple song so magical

[ukjazzman]

It's great too see Acker Bilk's hit is recognised by Mr G. It's never going to be as good as Acker on the Clarinet - but I would say that - I'm in his band :)

[niclow]

love this song!

[bernicetan]

I love this !! Kamsa Hamnida Seoulmh !! ^_^

[saxophonicmusician]

well done with the string background

[NoobRoX]

Very Good!!!