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- BBC One Show interviews Gerry Marsden of Gerry & The Pacemakers fame on birth of the song.
Gerry Marsden was born Sep 1942
After a heart operation in 2016 announced retirement in Nov 2018.
He died 3 Jan 2021 in Merseyside.
So sad to hear of his passing....Ferry cross the Mersey certainly one of the most beautiful songs ever....R.I.P. Gerry
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Very sad, Jerry Marsden was a, love Alan legend, it upsets me to hear this news of his passing, God bless
I echo that sentiment Tony, Gerry Marsden and the Pacemakers were all a wonderful band. And Ferry Cross the Mersey is certainly a genuine sentiment of the pride Gerry and the people of Liverpool displayed toward their beloved city. My grandfather was born in Newcastle and came to the US as a young lad. I always had a great affinity and liking of all the British bands, that being the Beatles, the Animals, and of course Gerry and his Pacemakers. He was a fine man, and a true humanitarian. May he rest in peace.
I didnt know he had died,didnt see anything on the news or bbc teletext,mabee talking pictures could show film of Ferry as a tribute to a legend the first group to have 3 no 1s with first3 records genuinly bought . Rip gerry.
A good dvd to buy is british invasion gerry & the pacemakers, old performances and a 2009 interview with gerry.great viewing and well worth buying if still available.
One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.
And a beautiful voice! I don't think we realised at the time how good his voice was.
And it's still not bad, is it? :)
Totally agree! It lifts me up EVERY time I hear it!
I think, first time I hear this song was at the end of 1964. Once of the most beautiful songs un the last 56 years.
RIP Gerry......”We’ll never turn you away...”
RIP Gerry. From now on, whenever I hear this song, it will be with some sadness.
I agree rip gerry
A great and beautiful song to say "good bye" to a loved one ... R.I.P. Gerry Marsden 😢🙏
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I loved this song as an American teenager when it came out, and I love it now.
Same here
Me too
And me
That! is beautiful. Mr Marsden has never seemed "up himself". Just one of the lovely blokes, the nice fellas, we as a nation, used to have.
To all you young people out there: Gerry was young and handsome once, but he got old like we all do if we are lucky. Be nice to your elders for you will be wearing their shoes one day.
He's still a handsome bugger
and possibly their knickers
That’s Life😻
My favorite epitaph is "As you are, so was I. As I am, so will you be. Enjoy life." Wisdom wasted on the young.!
@@stanlisowski1145 he's Gerry Marsden on that day !!!!! age time date era he's handsome today
One of the nicest guys I ever met a true gentleman.
So good to hear. I lived in Liverpool in 1975. This San Franciscan learned that every word of Gerry's song rang true. I tell my son (I'm 65 and my son is 35), the people in Liverpool had so much heart, kindness and gentleness. You could hear it in the way they spoke. I said I could always hear their hearts in their voices. Beautiful people.
I play Gerry's song everyday. Great to hear,Tadpole, that he was a nice man.
RIP Gerry, Never to be Forgotten....!
Jos van der Gun ....what's his name again?....
Gerry remains one my favourites from those times. Great song.
Yes brilliant xx
Wow. What a stand up guy. Nothing ever went to his head.
Very down to earth. I think thet's why he is so loved.
How old is jerry mars don
24 September 1942 (age 76)
Yeah that's right. You said it Brother.
With ALL due respect to my beloved Beatles.. THIS IS THE BEST SONG THAT CAME OUT OF THE MERCY SOUND!
You mean Mersey.
RIP Gerry. My favorite song of yours is “I’ll Be There”. Forever in my heart. I’m so lucky to have seen you in concert in Honolulu about 5 years ago. ❤️❤️
The first time I heard You'll never walk alone was at my first match at Anfield back in 70s. I instantly became a fan of the groups music, and always will be. A true legend may have departed, but he and his music, and memories will live on forevermore. RIP Gerry!!!!
married 55 year with out any scandal must have been a grea
Honest guy
My Sentiments Exactly! Top Fella.
I’ve been married 34 years without problems so can be done
An evocative opening rift summarizing the early 60's , while syncing beautifully with Gerry's melodic voice.
ive been a fan of gerrys since 1963 he was a nice man then and he s a nice man now great.
@Mark Richardson no he's still touring @ 76 with the peacemakers
Still after so many years, it is one of the songs I remember back in the 60's. I just thought the tune was so hypnotic.
I could close my eyes and still see myself sitting on the floor listening to this song on the radio and the USA. I'm transported back in time to a happier time youth it is fleeting. Happy memories.
me too.from NZ. Visited Liverpool in 2017 took the ferry across the Mersey. Gerry's voice in my ears tho nothing was playing
@@philipsell6967 How lucky you were to do that 💖🙏
What a great guy. Love Gerry and the Pacemakers❤️
I was the lead singer of a band in the mid-1960s at Penn State University and just loved Gerry Marsden's voice and sang "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" at every gig. His was one of the very best voices of the era. So much depth and feeling.
This and You'll Never Walk Alone" still give me chills. Brilliant, Gerry.
Patricia Matthews You’ll Never Walk Alone is the song that helped me cope with my depression
Geraldine Kearney ....YNWA....gives me depression.....💙
Awesome story!!!! Also a awesome song!!! Thanks Gerry!!!! A fan in America!!!!
Brilliant from a great human being, there's only one Gerry Marsden.
There are a few songs of that era which have helped some to stay on the good side of sanity. This is one of the best.
I love this interview. What a nice man!
Another song that will stand the test of time. And thank you SO MUCH posting this backstory. Most of us here in the states had no idea Gerry re released it to charity. Bravo!
Rest in peace these songs are legend
All of your songs were beautiful and soothing. Thank you
Love it! I was dreaming with this song in my sleep last night. Interesting how music and lyrics stay with you for your whole life. This was popular when I was 10 years old. I am now 62.
Thanks for uploading. Gerry did a terrific job with this song (twice) and it's so good to hear it on the ferry when I visit Liverpool.....
the spirit of Liverpool
Scotch?
I'm their biggest fan in the 70's I asked to go back stage and meet him. What a lovely man. Since then have seen him in concert many times. This song inspired me to go to Liverpool and go on the ferry. Love his version of I'll be there
These songs will never die
" Sorry, dates over , I've got to go write this song " I'm glad His girlfriend was so understanding, well She had to be because They eventually got married.
Saw him in concert a few years ago talking about Don't let the sun... He said he wrote it for his then girlfriend after they split, she loved it, they got back together and were married soon after (about 40 years ago). The audience clapped and he replied "I wish I'd never written the damn thing". True or not it makes a good story!
When this song was first being played out in the radio in Central America in the mid 60s, I did not understand English at all, but I loved the music. I asked a friend of mine living in the States to get me the lyrics. He did it. What a beautiful song! It should be the world anthem! Thank you Gerry for making humankind happy!
Always loved this song. So hauntingly beautiful. It expresses something profound in a better way than I've ever heard: A love of home, where ever that home is.
A lovely song and a loveluy kind heart full of love x straight forward and true. God Bless You for all. You have done with kindness and Love
I still love this song,as I did then.
What a talented man and great character . You will always be remembered for your amazing voice and songs . Rest In Peace Gerry
Gerry was one of the best ever singers
Gerry Marsden is a true legend a unique voice that can never be copied or bettered God love him.
What a beautiful song this was.
Hey, Carol, not "WAS", IS, & will always be.
Love the song and the back story
RIP Gerry. always love your band and you'll always be one of my inspirations.
One of my favorites back then ! The British Invasion was great ! The music was great and you could understand what they were saying !
Lovely song. Rest in Peace.
I heard that Gerry has had health problems in recent years. I visited Liverpool at Christmastime a couple years ago. The city on the Mersey
was just as Gerry described it. If the Beatles had grown up in another place, the world would be different.
As would they
One of my favorite songs of that time! Can sing it from memory nearly 60 years later.
I remember listening to it on a small transistor radio tuned to WLS from Chicago.
God Speed Gerry!
Gerry might have written this beautiful song about Liverpool but I’m from Brooklyn, N.Y. and it’s one of my all time favorites.
I always imagined Brooklyn being twin sister to Liverpool especially with our Staten Island Ferry. The song catches my breath each time i hear it.
The passing away of Gerry Marsden brought me here. Rest in peace Gerry. You made Liverpool proud.
One of the most beautiful songs of that era.
He had the most beautiful smile xxx So sad we have lost him
Such a lovely man and a gorgeous cheeky smile bless him RIP x
Wonderfully informative video ! Thanks so much for sharing with us ! So saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. He & his band were absolutely wonderful.
One of my favourite songs to sing
Brilliant. Great songwriter
I love this man his music will live on sadly will be missed the greatest
Loved that song. Brings me back to the mid sixties. Every once in a while an old Ed Sullivan show will be on with Gerry and Pacemakers singing that song.
Remember being on the school bus back in the early 60s and us kids belting out one of his songs.
What a legend, thanks for the music, Gerry
I was crazy about Gerry and the Pacemakers,especially when they sang You will never walk alone.
Only one pacemaker left that is les maguire
Best voice of the 60s groups, imo.
Saw him live inNY great act
Then in London in
THE MUSICAL PLAY
CHARLIE GIRL
WITH ANNA EAGLE
DERRIC NIMMNO
What a great story. Always like to hear the background of how songs are written. RIP
First record I ever bought. I was 12 then and still love it today.
Always had a mad crush on him......still do. Bless him.
Me too. !!
Have loved Gerry and the Pacemakers for years.
I just found out the other day that Gerry passed away in January 2021 Thank you for all your music Gerry R. I. P God Bless 🙏🙏💔💔
RIP gerry.. He lived on the wirral most of his life.. Saw him most mornings walking thr wirral way near williston
Yeah, I think that he lived in Williston. Not too far away from where John Peel was born (Burton).
@@southerncomfort7490 yes he did .. He moved to Parkgate about 16 months ago.. He loved the wirral as much as Liverpool
@@systemler44 Oh really Rob! That is very interesting. I grew up in Parkgate. Sadly, I have not been back there since about 1983. A lovely place as I remember (especially the ice cream on the front). I hope that Gerry loved it too. I once saw Macca driving his Rolls up from The Boathouse. He waved back too. His dad used to live in Heswall.
He passed away in Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral 💔😢
He did it, he's cool , a true gent, shook his hand at Ford Halewood, Gerry did a charity presentation there, brilliant singer, and body of work
RIP Gerry! Thanks for being part of my soundtrack as a teen back in the the 60s!
🌟🌟🌟🌟GERRY N PACEMAKERS
📻📻📻TOP 1960S GROUP
⛴⛴⛴FERRY ACROSS THE MERSEY FAB SONG
🎥🎥🎥GOOD MOVIE
I'm a guy from Arizona, USA, who just took the ferry across the Mersey in Liverpool with my wife. I had her play the song from Gerry and the Pacemakers while we were on the boat and recorded it on video. What a great experience.
For anyone going to England on vacation, Liverpool is a must.
Really enjoyed myself there…
Mr liverpool
Youll never walk alone
Thanks for the memories and anthem for our beloved reds 👍👍👍
I agree from USA.
What a great personality...Scouse legend...cant believe he has gone...
Jerry was such a great singer
My group backed Gerry in Royal hotel Lowestoft he was clssic
john George, nice! I am writing a book about folks' experiences with concerts/music in general. Would you like to share that story? Please contact me at eric.concertstories@gmail.com Thanks!
One of the few artists I really wanted to see that I didn't have the chance to . He was supposed to be on an oldies show two years ago, but he became ill and had to cancel.
@@ericgray8483 Gerry SUPPORTED my band in 1999 at the Crown Plaza in Liverpool - a travesty, really!
I was 13 at the start of the British Invasion, and among all the songs I loved at the time, this was one of my favorites. I've never been to the UK, but more than any other song, this one always took me there in my imagination. 🙂
A classic gem of profound lyrics, melody, and deeply transcendent humanity as expressed for one teeming community, but nonetheless understood by almost anyone anywhere on the planet.
They say you never want to watch sausage being made, but what a delicious thing to hear and understand as to how the different concepts and creative juices from different individuals are applied to bring a particular concept song to fruition.
This song has a quantum magnificence that will only grow stronger with the passage of time.
A legend!
RIP Gerry. Thanks for your great songs which will live forever.
Been using the ferry for nearly 60 years , was on it 2 nights ago , last sailing of the evening Liverpool to Seacombe and the only passenger on board , our River 💙
Rest in peace Gerry...😔😔😑😑this iconic song and his undeniable charisma will remain...
Some Twenty-five years after that original 45, i finally got to visit Liverpool...AND, thanks to the Captain of the ferry, Allowed for a few minutes to steer it across the Mersey! A fabulous day, PLUS my favourite UK Vocalist is from there...the
Great, Billy Fury!
As an American teen in the 1960’s I loved this song. To Ferry Cross the Mersey is on my bucket list. I’m in my 70’s so I’m running out of time..😊❤️
Rest in peace Gerry. We will listen to your songs always.
Was so sad to hear of Gerry 's passing. I love all his songs.even in 2022 and in my 60's now his songs plays on.R.I.P Gerry ride high on your song Ferry across the Mersey.you are sadly missed
I saw Gerry several years ago at a Beatles convention....was sitting in the front rows and he was sitting on the edge of the stage with his guitar....I sang along with all the others as he sang this and "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"....one of my most happy memories.....Thanks Gerry, Love you 💜 ✨✨✨
Still has that sweet smile.
Old enough to remember seeing this movie in the theater ❤️ RIP
Great song
I am 80 years old
Australia came to Liverpool joined the 1st kings reg.
What people the best in the world thank you
Ferry to the Bar singing Dancing
Meet a guy billy Harrison he looked after me thank you.
I saw Gerry and the Pacemakers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, spring of 1965, maybe 1964, in a Shindig or Hullaballoo road show. Mersey Beat was my thing; I was a young teen. R.I.P. , YNWA, and *96* forever remembered. LFC, Anfield, Gerry, EPL.
Eyes filled with tears watching this and remembering our Gerry. Rest in Peace Sir
Great song. I had the privilege of seeing Gerry live many years ago at a concert in Sault Ste. Marie ON CANADA along with otners from the British Invasion. I must state Gerry was in my humble opinion the best performer. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. Thanks for the music Gerry.
I loved them so much
Ferry across the Mersey , was a classic,.it sumed up the people of Liverpool in those days....Ireland
very emotional song great
Love you Gerry!
I loved going that ferry as a kid, rest in peace Gerry
Great song, great place and the 60's and 70's was a time for great music.
I was only eight years old when they released this 'and I adore it to this day.....absolutely