Song of the Day: Frank Chacksfield, “Ebb Tide”

John Holton Song of the Day May 9, 2022May 8, 2022 1 Minute

British composer, arranger, pianist and orchestra leader Frank Chacksfield was born on this day in 1914. "Ebb Tide" was released in 1953 and reached #2 in the US and #9 in the UK.

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Published May 9, 2022May 8, 2022

6 thoughts on “Song of the Day: Frank Chacksfield, “Ebb Tide””

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Birgit says:

May 9, 2022 at 12:40

I never heard of this. It sounds so pleasing but with a hint of sadness.

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 9, 2022 at 13:26
  
  It’s a classic song. The Righteous Brothers did a vocal version that was a big hit.
  
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Eugenia says:

May 9, 2022 at 08:18

I remember my mother playing this song.

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1. John Holton says:
  
  May 9, 2022 at 12:43
  
  It was really popular, and his wasn’t the only version of it. It’s just a great song all around.
  
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  1. Eugenia says:
    
    May 9, 2022 at 19:51
    
    It’s a beautiful and relaxing song.
    
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