Frank Chacksfield
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Biography
[Edit]Frank Chacksfield (b. May 9, 1914, Battle, Sussex, England; d. June 9, 1995) is a pianist and organist who had a series of hit singles in the '50s, most notably with "Ebb Tide."
Chacksfield learned how to play piano as a child. While he was a boy, he was the deputy organist for the local church. Though his parents discouraged him to pursue music as a career, he persevered. In the late '30s, when he was in his mid-20s, he was leading small musical bands in Britain. In 1940, he enlisted in the British army. During the war, he had his first radio broadcast, "Original Songs At the Piano," which orignated from Glasgow. Shortly after its broadcast, Chacksfield landed a job as the arranger for Stars In Battledress, a World War II entertainment troupe.
After the war, Chacksfield supported Charlie Chester's comedy group, Stand Easy. The connection with Chester led to Chacksfield's first recording, as the accompanist for Frederick Ferrari, one of Chester's lead singers. During this time, he was formed his own group, the Tunesmiths, and conducted orchestras for Henry Hall and Geraldo.
Frank Chacksfield signed with Decca and made his recorded solo debut in the early '50s. Soon, he scored a novelty hit single with "Little Red Monkey," which climbed to number three on the British charts in the spring of 1953. That summer, he had a Top 10 hit on both sides of the Atlantic with the "Theme from Limelight," which featured a lush, sweeping orchestra. The next year, Chacksfield followed with "Ebb Tide," which replicated the arrangement for "Limelight" and was equally successful. It was his first US hit single, peaking at number two.
For the rest of the '50s, Chacksfield released a series of popular instrumental singles, as well as accompanying albums. In the '60s, he had a weekly program on British radio; as he got older, he made the occasional appearance on UK radio shows.
Frank Chacksfield continued to record into the '90s; his last album was Thanks for the Memories (Academy Award Winners 1934-55), which was 1991.
Title: Essential Classics, Vol. 401 (CD2)
Artist: Frank Chacksfield
Genre: Jazz, Instrumental, Instrumental, Easy Listening
Title: Academy Awards Songs Vols 1 & 2
Artist: Frank Chacksfield
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Instrumental
Title: My Gypsy Love & Love Themes from Great Operas
Artist: Frank Chacksfield
Genre: Pop, Instrumental
Collections
Title: 123 Classic Hits from the Early 1950's
Genre: Pop
Title: Music for Graduation Day
Genre: Pop
Title: Hits Collection - The Year That Was 1956, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: 50's Top Ten Hits Vol 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Britain's Greatest Hits 1954
Genre: Pop
Title: Great Vocals of the 50's
Genre: Pop
Title: Aloha!
Genre: World Music
Title: Grandes Orquestas
Genre: Pop
Title: The Most Beautiful Instrumental Music Vol 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Instrumental Moods Vol 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Gli anni 50: il meglio (100 HIts)
Genre: Pop
Title: Grandes Orquestas
Genre:
Title: The Essence of Bossa Nova
Title: Retro Vip Lounge
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Instrumental
Title: Vive La France
Genre: World Music, Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Hi-Fidelity High Street
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Romantic Rendezvous
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Big Hits and Highlights of 1956, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1952, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Themes & Dreams (British Light Orchestral Classics)
Genre:
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1956, Vol. 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Diamond Jubilee - Party Hits
Genre: Pop
Title: Instrumental Moods Vol 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Outside of Heaven & Other Greats
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best of 1953
Genre: Pop
Title: My Fair Lady & Great Film Songs
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vintage Orchestral Symphonies
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1956, Vol. 9
Genre: Pop
Title: Das goldene Schlagerarchiv 1955
Genre: Pop
Title: Vintage Paris! Classic Melodies for French Lovers
Genre: Jazz, World Music
Title: Orquestas Maravillosas Italia
Genre: Pop
Title: Jubilee Hits Of 1953
Genre: Pop
Title: Big Hits & Highlights of 1952 Volume 27
Genre: Pop
Title: Relax & Listen Vol 3
Genre: Pop
Title: Relax & Listen Vol 5
Genre: Pop
Title: Relax & Listen Vol 4
Genre: Pop
Title: Relax & Listen, Vol. 6
Genre: Pop
Title: Relax & Listen Vol 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Walking Down Memory Lane
Genre:
Title: Moonlight Lounge
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Ultimate Archive Lounge Collection
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Lounge
Title: Christmas Lights
Genre: Classical
Title: The Memories CD 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Pop
Title: 100 Songs - The Memories CD 1
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: The Gift Of Music (CD1)
Genre: Instrumental
Title: The Gift Of Music (CD2)
Genre: Instrumental
Title: The Gift Of Music (CD3)
Genre: Instrumental
Title: The Gift Of Music (CD4)
Genre: Instrumental
Title: An Instrumental Tribute To Andy Williams
Genre: Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Jazz For The Summer
Title: Gold Instrumental Songs (2013)
Genre: Instrumental
Title: A Sentimental Journey Volume 1
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Nostalgie Cafe 2
Title: Candlelight & Roses Volume 3
Genre: Instrumental, Lounge
Title: Nice And Easy Collection - Edition III
Genre: Instrumental
Title: Girls! Girls! Girls! Vol. 15
Genre: Pop, Instrumental
Title: 20 Oscar Winning Songs Vol. 2
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Instrumental
Title: Candlelight & Roses Volume 2
Genre: Instrumental
Title: Candlelight & Roses Volume 4
Genre: Instrumental
Title: Candlelight & Roses Volume 6
Genre: Instrumental
Title: Nice And Easy Collection - Edition XVIII
Genre: Pop, Instrumental
Title: Nice And Easy Collection - Edition XIII
Genre: Pop, Instrumental
Title: Nice And Easy Collection - Edition IV
Genre: Instrumental
Title: Candlelight & Roses Volume 1
Genre: Instrumental
Featuring albums
Title: The Golden Age of Light Music: Melodies for Romantics
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Classical
Title: Hawaiian Paradise: Music of Hawaii & the Pacific Islands
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: World Music
Title: Bond To Beyond: The Music Of John Barry (Original Soundtrack) (CD1)
Artist: John Barry
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack, Classical