2024, the 5th of April. I'm still listening and loving this music. Where did 60 years ago? My little brother passed away 7 months ago I don't know what I'm going to do. His birthday is in 9 days. I love you, Joe.
RIP the four members of Gerry and the Pacemakers Freddie Marsden (November 23, 1940 - December 9, 2006), aged 66 Les Maguire (December 27, 1941 - November 25, 2023), aged 81 Gerry Marsden (September 24, 1942 - January 3, 2021), aged 78 Les Chadwick (May 11, 1943 - December 26, 2019), aged 76 You will be remembered as legends.
Were they? What about racism, sexism and oppression of queer folks, like myself? I would have hated to live in the 60's. Or if i were black. Police in the south used firehouses on them back then. Also, our government forced tens of thousands to go die in an unjust war. Yeah, the 60's were awesome.
I grew up in New York City and when we were kids we would take the ferry to Staten Island we cut out of school near my brother, it was an adventure as a young kid, and every time I cross I would think of Gerry and the Pacemakers, because when we were kids these people were singing songs to us that was just so positive and inspiring, when we were growing up we listen to everybody's music we didn't restrict ourselves and Gerry and the Pacemakers the song that they did Ferry cross the mersey oh, that really is the most incredible song that lasts with you for the rest of your life ride the Staten Island Ferry and play Gerry and the Pacemakers it was a while ago but we had some good qualities because we didn't isolate herself and one type of music we yearned and we heard the British came to New York City with the Beatles all this stuff this was excitement as a teenager even young kids oh, but this is a song and it will last with me for the rest of my life
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I'm 60 and have always enjoyed this beautiful music since Day one. This by the way is real music. And for all you people out there reading this....Yes they did know the Beatles and Paul in fact was his friend.🎉
I am 63 and it is great to hear from young people who like the oldies. It was a more gentle time than today. It is sad these youngens can not go back in time and enjoy those days.
This is such a heart warming song. Great band. May Gerry Rest in Peace. In 2018 while on vacation in the U.K. from S.A. I got to go on the ferry across the Mersey. 👌👌👍👍
The nearest I've been to that so far is driving under it through the Mersey Tunnel,but I'll have to stop and take the ferry across one day when I'm next there.
RIP Gerry from a grateful listener across the pond. You, the Stones, the Kinks, the DC5, the Animals, Manfred Mann and the Beatles were all powerful influences on me, and many of us, in our early formative years. Your music will always be remembered and appreciated. You helped to make the world a better place in which to live, thank you.
Great comment Jim and it's so true and I love all of those artists. I would just like to add one, Roy Orbison. I was out on a date with the sister of my friends girl friend. My friend drove about 15 miles to their house and then we separated. Later my friend picked me up in his car and told me that his girl friend told him, that she was dating his brother and she didn't want to see him anymore. We got on the road and there was a freezing rain storm and the roads were very slippery. Then Roy Orbison came on the radio singing the classic song ITS OVER and with my friend driving 50mph on frozen Michigan roads, because he was heart broken, I thought that it really was OVER ! luckily we made it home only spinning out a couple of times, but not hitting anything. I will always remember THAT NIGHT and THAT SONG. I'm 74 now and still remember all those good songs, but Especially Roy Orbison's ITS OVER !
I remember this song amongst the many that they recorded. RIP Gerry. Their songs were the gentler side of popular music. Gerry & The Pacemakers are amongst my favourite memories.
I'm 59 and now live in America. My parents used to play this song in the car when I was a toddler, and at house parties back in the 60's. We left England in 1974, but this song and P.C.'s "Downtown", still evoke strong emotional memories. Beautiful songs of that era!
Hi, Ruben! This is kind of random, but my son and granddaughter live in Boyle Heights and I haven’t been able to see them since September, 2019 first because I was sick and in the hospital, and then because of pandemic. I loved this song when i was in junior high school. Stay safe!
I once heard Paul McCartney say he wished he had written that song. I understand why. The lyrics speak about accepting and loving one's life, and loving one's neighbor. But it does so in an understated way, which I believe makes it even more powerful. At the end where Gerry does the final, "Here I'll stay," the instrumental ending (with the great George Martin producing) is music that makes you visually think of a ship crossing the Mersey, doing what it is intended to do, and Gerry being at peace with his life. Since we all desire that, I think that's one reason the song continues to resonate so deeply.
RIP Mr Marsden, your beautiful voice will be heard in heaven and earth. Gerry and the Pacemakers are joyful to listen too. Ferry Cross the Mersey was a magical and mystical song that I loved very much and still do. I have visited the wonderful city Liverpool and caught the enigmatic ferry across the beautiful waterfront. Incredible people, music, history and culture. I will return. X
This morning we sung this at my Grandad's funeral at his request.I'd never heard of these guys before but it seems fitting as he immigrated from Liverpool to New Zealand 70~ years ago. I had the chance to play it for him a few hours before he went. It's been on heavy rotation the last few days.
"This land's the place I love, and here I'll stay" Gerry passed away in Liverpool - his home! Aside from a great 60's singer and hit-maker, incredibly under-rated songwriter and guitarist. This song is simply beautiful - and singing about Liverpool before John and Paul (Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane) - now that's something that should be noted! Thanks for the great music Gerry and the Pacemakers.
@@Willowsmum Only a few moments ago did a similar sentiment occur to me. Will there ever be another time in pop music like the one we had the good fortune of experiencing? Will that historic cycle come 'round again?
Two years ago December, I had an opportunity to visit Liverpool There was an ambiance, a palpable warmth, just like Gerry wrote. The Beatles could not have come from another place.
As a tiny child my Dad played this record and tons of others, every Sunday morning. A touch of sadness with some very happy memories of my Wonderful Dad. Thank you Gerry and RIP.
RIP beautiful song beautiful person... Big love and big respect to the family.... That's not a song that's an anthem.. and I will carry the beautifulness of that song for the rest of my life.
I have just returned from a “city break” to Liverpool, where I took the ferry across the Mersey, just because of this song, and I’m glad I did. Many, many thanks to the wonderful people of Liverpool, who made us feel very welcome and “at home”! You have a great city, where I hope to return to again one day. God bless you all.
Arfa McCann ....yeah my City of Liverpool really is a welcoming place...Scousers are genuine people...we don't care what your name is....we'll never turn you away...👍🏻✌🏻💙
*_January 3, 2021_* *Gerry Marsden dies age 78:* You'll Never Walk Alone singer and Gerry And The Pacemakers front-man passes away following short illness
Interestingly if you look at the billboard in the Pacemakers video you see the Searchers version of What Have They Done to the Rain? listed. Part of what we had in the 60s was an arms race and songs about fallout from nuclear testing. Some of us realized that at the time - the BBC banned Peter Watkins' War Game, for instance. At times nostalgia seems to gloss over some very evident realities.
Certainly one of the most beautiful songs of the entire British Invasion! So is "I'll Be There" too, which Bobby Darin's original doesn't even touch. A great time to be alive-- RIP Gerry and thanks for contributing to the soundtrack of my life!
I LOVE this song !! I was a teenager in Hong Kong when I first heard it in the 60s. The quality of his voice is the same in singing as in talking. So, his ( Gerry? ) voice is a NATURAL. There's a little magnetic or metallic quality in it.
We don't care what your name is boy, we'll never turn you away! That sums up the people of Liverpool in one sentence! Thank you Gerry for the songs that made our city the envy of the world.
This is, hands down, one of the best pop songs to come out of the British Invasion. Meticulously produced with a heartfelt vocal by Gerry Marsden. Exquisite production by Sir George Martin.
George Martin - who else would have thought to add French Horns and English Horns to the backup? Sir Martin is the biggest "unsung hero" of great pop music - *ever*.
It's mind-blowing to see the reader board behind Gerry with Gene Pitney, The Kinks and The Searchers listed on there. Those WERE the days and we'll never forget them. RIP Gerry Marsden, 😥🙏♥️💝💔...
I was fortunate enough to cross the mersey with my late father, I'll always remember it, he sang the song and made it so special.. Little did we know that he would be dead in about 4 years with the big C he was 41, my life changed in a heartbeat, that's why this song means so much, RIP DADDY LOVE YOU ♥️
Majorette UK Thanks for that touching story! I love hearing stories about the good old days with family and friends. Your story touched my heart. THANK YOU.
I love the lyric " people around ever corner they seem to smile and say we don't care what your name is boy we will never turn you away" If all people could all live that way today
The days when we were YOUNG, when we WORE clothes, went to PARTIES and had oodles of FUN. Tomorrow was always too FAR away, we never gave it a second thought. Now that we are grown up, we realize that TOMORROW is CLOSER than the objects in the rear view mirror. Oh man! Life..
So very shocked and sad to hear Gerry passed away....along with the Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers was my favorite British group....Rest In Peace Gerry and thanks so much for the music ~ 🌹💙🌹
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@@MThyne-oz2zu Agree it's about home. There is something special about Merseyside in the 60's but it captures something for us all. And as another sweet beautiful tune puts it, Home Is Where The Heart Is (Elvis Presley)...
@@deborahshah9536 Well said. The Mersey beat period was something special. But this song, and I don't know why, always moves my bladder closer to my eye :). Someday I'll make it to Liverpool and Manchester. See The Cavern and the old location of the Hacienda in the same trip. Take care!
Gerry & The Pacemakers were my favourite band ( above the Beatles). Gerry Marsden is a legend and will always be remembered which is a legacy we would like to have when we go, RIP Gerry.
So Sorry to hear of your passing. I remember Gerry and The Pacemakers on the ED Sullivan show in my teens back in the 1960s. What a beautiful voice and beautiful ballads. See you soon Gerry with guitar in hand.
i reckon this guys voice could charm anything ..im a 74 years old female who caught the ferry across the mersy in the 60s ,,,what an era never to be repeated lol xx
A true Mersey side star, just loved your music and stage performances. So many thanks for the entertainment you have given. Condolences to your family.........xx
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Noooo, January 3rd, 2021, our weary world just lost the great Gerry Marsden. Forever in our hearts, thank you Gerry fro the greatest music and best of times!
