Are u a moron? Lmfao… why ask a pointless question. Which is best, Law abiding citizen, forest gump, green mile 51st dates Hancock click or Stepbrothers “Lex Fridman is dangerous” 16 min inspirational video on UA-cam ends w the poem “if” by R Kipling
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.
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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.
Gale, it was a better, more beautiful and more loving generation then. I turned 13 years old on 3 Dec 1964. I still remember all of this, and now their lyrics make me cry. What happened to our countries? Rick Dwayne Rumpff, Celina, Ohio USA.
@RDRumpff What happened indeed. I'm willing to bet Capitalism. People look very differently in life now. We've all become very hardened and uncaring, especially about each other.
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.
@@user-gi4on1so6s Thank you very much for your reply. Bolshoye Spasiba. Sorry; I don't have Cyrillic keyboard or I'd reply using the correct letters. Ya Govoryou po-ruski awchin nimnawga. 🇷🇺😸👍🏻
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!
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.
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
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.🎉
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 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...👍🏻✌🏻💙
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
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 !
"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?
awe this is my grandads song...we are from here...aw rip grandad miss u soooo very much....I come here to listen to this cus it brings me close to u...and nan...mum misses u like crazy 😔...I love you George and Mildred love your granddaughter xxxx ...
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
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.
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*.
@@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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 ~ 🌹💙🌹
Ferry cross the Mersey, Don't let the sun catch you crying, You'll never walk alone are just a few of my favorite songs you sang. You will be missed by a lot of people. RIP and you definitely will never walk alone.
I love this song and reminds me of my childhood. I was born in 1960 and now 64. I am so glad I witnessed the music of the 60s, 70s and 8Os up until today. Music todsy isn't the same now.
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
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!
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.
I heard this song when I was 13 years old in Malaysia. Now, living in Macau, walking tru You Tube, saw this page and decided to hear one of my favourite songs. Sad to know that he has gone. May God bless your soul.
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.
1965 the year I was born, we were poor didn't had much.... but I remember the happiness we had with nothing fancy. I know our mom gave us little toys we kids could play with, she made them herself when we went to sleep. after all those years I miss that simple life we had, and the music that went with it...
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, 😥🙏♥️💝💔...
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.
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.
I was born in 1960 . Hearing this everyday in the 60s was so kool. I would sing it in school a lot..love this group..RIP.GERRY MARSDEN. YOUR SONGS WILL LIVE FOREVER.
My father died in September 2023. This was his his band.
Wow
Aw.
Why tell us he died?
Your father was Brian Epstein?. BS plus he died in 1967 not 2023.
Are u a moron? Lmfao… why ask a pointless question. Which is best, Law abiding citizen, forest gump, green mile 51st dates Hancock click or Stepbrothers “Lex Fridman is dangerous” 16 min inspirational video on UA-cam ends w the poem “if” by R Kipling
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.
Well this I say to you as well as your brother God bless you both.
Sending you love, grief is never easy. And a happy heavenly birthday to Joe xx
God bless you both, and a (late) happy birthday to joe!
RE-Birthdays are tough. Prayers for You Both ! 🙏
❤so sorry for your loss bless you ❤
In 1965, my generation listened to the Pacemakers. Today, we WEAR pacemakers.
Now that’s funny!
@@kathrynvincent5226
'tain't That Funny Honey!
But, it was an apt remark by Tony P. ❗😌😸
👍❤️😃
Do true.
😂😂😂👍
I am Liverpool born, now live in Canada and 71, this takes me back, crossing on the ferry with my mum, great memories, love you mum
Well said and hope you have brilliant memories ❤
So was my da! He loved this song.
Hi Diana. I'm 70 in London. Why did you emigrate,please and when?
I love reading your generation’s comments under these music videos
Hi Diane
What was the attraction of Canada,please?
Coming up to 75 years of age a still think this was the best decade
By a country mile, Jeff.
I agree. The 60s, especially 64, (The Beatles & British Invasion), 65 (Byrds). I could go on with some great songs & memories!
His song make me love a place I have never seen but imagine I am there.
For sure not unlike Penny Lane of the Beatles .
I have been to Liverpool. Back in 2001. ❤
I was 14 then, 70 now...I will always love this song. Wow..
me too !
Me too !
Because it’s about the best place in the world son 💙💙
I'm only 25 but I love this song as I remember my dad playing it
brilliant.
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.
Wonderful young men who wrote and sang wonderful songs in a sweeter age. Rest peacefully boys. Life goes so fast...
😢@@musicluver1958
R.I.P. Gerry and the Pacemakers 🙏
January 2024 kiwi,still love this song; Marty Deegan maybe one day I,ll cross the Mersey
Legends.
I am 70. I am so blessed to have grown up when the Brits took us back without firing a shot.
Great quote.
Not quite the way it worked. After the war of 1812 we decided to forgive THEM. During WWII we saved them.
No we seeded you with our language and justice system, Muppet 😊
When You like the british invasion of the 1960s you should listen to the britpop of the 1990s and early 2000s. This is also in the 1960s style. Examples:
* Travis - Why Does It Always Rain On Me ua-cam.com/video/PXatLOWjr-k/v-deo.html
* Cornershop - Brimful of Asha ua-cam.com/video/5LBnMRWeV-E/v-deo.html
* World Party - Is it like today ua-cam.com/video/0tyLGi2LtlU/v-deo.html
* Oasis - Go let it out ua-cam.com/video/-6X0rOC32AA/v-deo.html
* Travis - Sing ua-cam.com/video/eYO1-gGWJyo/v-deo.html
@@donwold1622 if only uk could return for an 1812 visit.
america and the planet would owe brits a life debt for eternity.
I am a millennial but I love listening music back when people could sing and not hide behind auto-tune
AMEN !! Also, when The Instruments Did NOT DROWN-OUT, The VOCALS !!!
100% right!!!
Feel sorry for the younger people of today, this and all the rest is what MUSIC 🎶 is all about, not the crap of today
Amen
You can be young and enjoy old music without shitting on today's art.
RIP Gerry Marsden, your classic songs will never be forgotten, farewell
RIP GERRY your songs made me cry & smile at the same time - you will live in through them x
one of my favorite songs, so beautiful.
Rest in peace gerry fabulous singing xxxx
Amanda Dixon Isn't that the truth. He was one that touched so many of us. He was given a special gift, and always gave back. 🕊✨
i know loved him
I'll always love this song. It reminds me of the 60s and people were more kind and caring.
true
It's the immigrants that have ruined that
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.
Absolutely
Not towards minorities 😂
RIP Gerry Marsden no one can sing you’ll never walk alone as good as you
Liverpool should honor him with a moment of silence
Let a million people without masks sing his song at his funeral!
Are you related?
Maybe John Lennon could sang it too. 🌿👍🏽🌿👍🏽🌿👍🏽Rest in Peace both of them
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Thank you Gerry ❤️❤️
I have LOVED THIS SONG ALL MY LIFE AND I AM 65 ! 🇬🇧🏴 will always love you GERRY
Me too, I'm 74 now, love listening to Gerry, superb voice. Happy memories.
First song i learnt read the words off the song book and memorise.
Never knew why Mercy had a ferry. What did i know at 8yo.
How do we remember the songs that we haven’t heard in over 50 years just amazing. We remember all the words.🥰🥰🥰🥰
... and we're only using 10% of our brain capacity.
Gale, it was a better, more beautiful and more loving generation then. I turned 13 years old on 3 Dec 1964. I still remember all of this, and now their lyrics make me cry. What happened to our countries? Rick Dwayne Rumpff, Celina, Ohio USA.
@RDRumpff What happened indeed. I'm willing to bet Capitalism. People look very differently in life now. We've all become very hardened and uncaring, especially about each other.
Gorgeous song...always loved this one:)
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.
+Tim OHeron What a lucky guy you are!!
im 33 and was raised on oldies. listen to my hifi daily lol
+Dani McD a HiFi? .....cool.
+henochparks yeah my vinyls, well dads vinyls. its funny, to me this was just music, until i was older i didnt realize it was considered oldies lol
+henochparks It had it`s turbulent moments.............but your right.
Beautiful smile, beautiful songs, so talented. Rest in peace Gerry ✌️
Don’t let the sun catch you crying 🎶
loved him
I'm an American; grew up in the 60s. I loved this song.
Best time ever.
@@thewordrules Absolutely Right!
@@schnertblatt As a russian, I agree with you
@@user-gi4on1so6s Thank you very much for your reply. Bolshoye Spasiba. Sorry; I don't have Cyrillic keyboard or I'd reply using the correct letters. Ya Govoryou po-ruski awchin nimnawga. 🇷🇺😸👍🏻
@@schnertblatt No problem :), my american friend 🇷🇺🇺🇸🙂
Who's with me in 2021....and still love this Song....
I'm with you Bro. Timeless song and once this Covid sh*t is done, i hope to revisit Liverpool, a truly great city.
June 2021
That voice. Unique!
Love this song from a simpler time...
me
I am a 70 years old American 🦇 that has loved this song from the first time I heard it. Just something ❤️ about it. Thank you, gentlemen.
Me too, UA-cam has brought my musical youth, so much to see/here 👏👏👏 PEACE ✌️✌️✌️
I've liked this song since my folks cranked it during the 1980's
ME TOO !! We are in the same age group !
Judes Hill I'm 71 and danced to this song when it came out.
Hauntingly beautiful. My Aunt and Uncle stayed with us when I was little and I grew up loving their music.
Gerry Marsden had a voice that was just sublime. He was a dear soul. Rest in Peace Gerry, 💖
A lovely and unforgettable tribute to one's homeland. We'll not forget you, Gerry.
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!
You, my sir, have taste in music, as you've mentioned Gerry and the Pacemakers, and also Petula Clark. I thank you, my sir.
i wanna know something since im interested bout old technology back in those times did u use record players or cassettes/8 track tapes?
liverpool culture is the nicest in england in my opinion.. humble working class folk
Petula Clark
Same I grew up in England and live in America now
He was good friends with Paul McCartney. RIP Gerry, thanks for all the good music you gave us.
RIP Gerry - You'll Never Walk Alone.
You and the group so beautifully chronicled everyday life and added the very threads that weave the fabric of our existence.
AHH that's so sweet...🥰
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.
Hello Leslie beautiful hair you got are they natural
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
I am still listening in 2024❤
Me too...... ❤
I'm 72. I still love this song & Don't let the Sun catch you crying.
Same
One of my happiest moments was just seeing the Mersey in Liverpool, thinking about this song. RIP.
Rip to a legend. You’ll never walk alone
This song is so beautiful
Yes, never forget crossing the Mersey on a Ferry and suddenly thinking of that song.
@@rlw1293 Never been to England,but in a sea of great 60's songs...this one really touches me, as moving as any.
L@@stuartmckern6206 ,
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.🎉
The best time to be alive
@@ewencameron1548it most definitely was....
I love Gerry and the Pacemakers.... brings back great memories!! I am 72 and love the oldies!
im just getting out of my nappies
YES INDEED GREAT MEMORIES LOL
I agree love the 60 s
wow i didn't know that bernard cribbins was in the pacemakers, thanks for the info 👍
Me too.
RIP Gerry. Playing Your Music Here in East Los Angeles, CA USA
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!
Thank you for your post!!!!!!!!! From the Heart!!
@@raymondsmith6797 😷✌🏼
@@joannneusner5040 😷✌🏼
Forme Rola "ace"
I was on the Ferry cross the Mersey to Woodsend and Birkinghead, I was singing this song, unforgateble! Greetings from Holland.
I am 70. I love this song and I loved listening to this when I was a kid in high school. This is still so beautiful to me! 👍🏻😺
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.
proper people
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...👍🏻✌🏻💙
We went in January 3rd time did the Beatles, ferry and the bus tour the lady doing the commentating on the bus was really knowledgeable and funny 😀
We”ll never turn awayyyy
Ý
Sunshine in that voice with a touch of melancholy. Who knows how much he influenced his fellow Liverpudlians? RIP Gerry.
Sad to watch the sixties legends die. We need another big 60s revival like we had in the 90s
That's when you felt the words..the passion..
They don't make music 🎵🎶 like that anymore.
R.I.P.
Definitly need a revival today's music sucks big time
Damn right grew in this era Peace to everyone Miss it
Such great music and not that horrible racket of today.
@@elaineforrester8724 there might be revival but it will never be the same
Now I'm 81yrs old And still listen to it❤😊
Rest in peace Gerry sad loss to the music industry and to liverpool.
I’m going to see Gerry’s Pacemakers on Liverpool’s theatre. I’m 78
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
Jim Roberts true!
If it was safe enough to do so, I'm sure more would.
Jim Roberts it describes the people of Liverpool or better yet Merseyside very well.
How true! People in this country have forgotten, what it says on the Statue of Liberty.😔💒
Jody Wilke this song has nothing to do with the USA.
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 !
@@michaelsurvilla8966 Thanks, Roy Orbison was definitely one of the greats from that era.
Applied to the Staten Island Ferry as a teen.
RIP Uncle Gerry love you always! Biggest amazing talent of the family always ♥️😢💔💕 Amazing man!
Oh my condolences...was he your uncle?
@@mayhemjr.803 Yes x
@@mayhemjr.803 And thank you x
Lucky you but sad for your loss- his voice was one of the warmest and dearest ever! So beautiful and heartfelt
I think I still love the Pool. J🦊🐟
This is one of those rare songs that makes you stop and listen to it.
crushed. the fabric of my youth is disappearing. What a song, Gerry! rest in peace forever
It's a part of us now though..a part of the journey and transformation of life. Not to take away the grief, I understand and feel ya.
"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.
Amen to that 😇 🙏 💯 Ty for sharing ☺
Gerry & the pacemakers and the Beatles were part of the Mersey sound
Life will never be this good again. I’m glad I was born early enough to have these memories. Wonderful times.
it was a seaport and the sailors brought lot o records from u s
@@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?
awe this is my grandads song...we are from here...aw rip grandad miss u soooo very much....I come here to listen to this cus it brings me close to u...and nan...mum misses u like crazy 😔...I love you George and Mildred love your granddaughter xxxx ...
@gregnormal5101 that's ok no worries yes I am a fan ...I was born across the Merseyside Birkenhead
@@ch33ky0_6monk3yhello sorry for your loss how are you doing?are your hairs natural?
R.I.P. legend, you’ll never walk alone...
I've always loved this song. It's beautiful haunting melody is sublime. RIP Gerry.
Beautiful, haunting melody-yes! From a gentler time.
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
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I was born in 1965 when this song was released, next year this song will be 60 years old, and i still listen to them every weekend
Another Great One Gone,
RIP Gerry...
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.
What a lovely tribute to your ad god bless hun
...yeah lovely story...lovely memories for you...✌🏻
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*.
One of my favourite songs of all time. I used to listen to this all the time during my childhood.
I can't listen to this song without a tear in my eye and a heart full of pride. I love my city.
You have so much to be proud of in this city. I've always loved Liverpool even though I've never been there...
It's a song about home. You dont have to live near the Mersey to get the song. Such a sweet, beautiful tune. :)
@@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!
good on u pet
RIP Gerry Marsden, it’s impossible not to smile when you see him, he radiated warmth and goodness
After 50 years, I still yearn to 'Ferry Cross The Mersey'.
Awesome song.
Yes, I heard it back in the day, and don't figure out my age, LOLOLOLOLOL.
Juliaflo
Used to love this song.....until some copper from near Liverpool offered to take my wife on the ferry across the Mersey...............
Juliaflo I'm not sure but I think it's in Cardiff now.
Juliaflo WELCOME FROM LIVERPOOL --- I SHALL ESCORT YOU IF YOU LIKE ,, ^5
Frank Bridge Tell me you know The Beatles.
stephen dwyer really.....please afford us, with your learned experience as to how you have evaluated and arrived at that statement?
No one sounds like Gerry Marsden, he is irreplaceable.
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.
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.
RIP Gerry Marsden 1942-2021 😥😥
You'll never walk alone 💔
I’m 77…saw the movie in the theatre. That song has stayed with me and brings fond memories.
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.
Beautiful song sung by the one and only Gerry Marsden.
Nobody else could sing this song like Gerry.
Gerry you missed and loved.
RIP. ♥️❤️♥️
Hi Elissa
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.
Hello Lucia, how is things going with you ?
My late brother and I loved Gerry and the Pacemakers. Olive from South Africa. It always reminds md of him he had a beautiful voice❤
There was no voice like his. Loved it.
@Hello David how are you doing
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!
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.
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.
Thanks for your music Gerry.safe crossing for final trip.
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 ~ 🌹💙🌹
Hello Lynn how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
Ferry cross the Mersey, Don't let the sun catch you crying, You'll never walk alone are just a few of my favorite songs you sang. You will be missed by a lot of people. RIP and you definitely will never walk alone.
Hello Martha, how is things going with you ?
I love this song and reminds me of my childhood. I was born in 1960 and now 64. I am so glad I witnessed the music of the 60s, 70s and 8Os up until today. Music todsy isn't the same now.
Hello Elizabeth
R.i.p Gerry Marsden will never be forgotten
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
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!
Woke up with this song on my mind this morning. Must be true that in our later years we regress and remember our youth and simpler times.
RIP Gerry Marsden, A Scouser but respected by us Mancs.
What is that mean?
He's a Liverpudlian who wouldn't get beaten up in Manchester.
My mum was from Formby and loved him- I didn’t know he died recently 😢
A proud Manc myself Paul. God bless the Great Scouser! xx
Takes me back instantly to a happier golden time …
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.
Gerry's voice is so beautiful and the songs were amazing!
I heard this song when I was 13 years old in Malaysia. Now, living in Macau, walking tru You Tube, saw this page and decided to hear one of my favourite songs. Sad to know that he has gone. May God bless your soul.
I love Malaysia!!!!! I try to make a visit often
RIP, Gerry. Such a haunting voice on this haunting song.
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53 years later and I still love this song.
This is a treasure. Who lived this time will remember the grandeur of it.
Thanks for the good moments!
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.
Hello Jeane
So very, very sad, I danced at the Mecca Locarno in the 60's to his music, R.I.P, Gerry, you were one of my favourite Liverpool Groups.
R. I. P. Gerry Gave us so much pleasure for so many years. Your music will never be forgotten.
1965 the year I was born, we were poor didn't had much.... but I remember the happiness we had with nothing fancy. I know our mom gave us little toys we kids could play with, she made them herself when we went to sleep. after all those years I miss that simple life we had, and the music that went with it...
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, 😥🙏♥️💝💔...
Hi Cindy
I still have this record! One of my favourites of theirs. Beautiful song from a fabulous group.☺️👍❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏
I love the orchestra music, and the vocals
@@JudyMctaggart-fv3lu Me too Judy
@Greg Normal Oh yes I am. I loved Gerry and the Pacemakers. I grew up in my teens with their songs.
@Greg Normal Well I think this one is, but I like all of their songs. They were a great group.
@Greg Normal I'm from Manchester. My husband is from Sicily and we live here now. Where are you from?
I always thought Gerry had one of the most beautiful and soothing voices ever.
Gerry Marsden your voice is full of meaning . Ferry cross the Mersey a great song. Thank you very much. This song will be unforgettable R.I.P
Hi Margaret
I was born in Liverpool went across that river so much and love songs about Liverpool my sister worked at their club and got to meet all of them
Hello Margaret, how is things going with you ?
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.
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.
Hello josphine how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
I was born in 1960 . Hearing this everyday in the 60s was so kool. I would sing it in school a lot..love this group..RIP.GERRY MARSDEN. YOUR SONGS WILL LIVE FOREVER.