They were from Liverpool & were mates of The Beatles. Gerry Marsden wrote this song after a fight with his girlfriend. He played it for her the next day & they married & stayed together until his death in 2021. This song was their biggest hit in the US.
I found an interview with Marsden where he said that both him and bassist Les Chadwick brought in the ideas but unfortunately I haven't found it since. Nevertheless G. Marsden shared the credits with whole band.
Sadly, all the members have now passed away. The pianist Les Maguire died November 2023 and was the last of them. Bassist Les Chadwick succumbed to brain tumor 2009. Freddie Marsded passed 2006.
Gerry Marsden 's version of You'll Never Walk Alone will forever be my favourite. It still gives me goosebumps when hearing it at Liverpool Football games , just as much as hearing it when I was a little girl going to the Liverpool home matches with my Mother ...60 years ago!
You'll never walk alone"is, it sadly remind smy of the Manchester Arena bombing! I saw the hundreds of flowers and tributes in Manchester Gardens! Song were 'don't look in anger' oasis. The Liverpool 60s were phenomenon '' '' 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
That's actually an oboe - the second instrument George Martin studied in college. If you work with a legendary producer, you're likely to get some classical instrumentation.
Gerry and the Pacemakers love this song 60's at it's best👌 remember hearing this on the Radio 📻 part of that British Invasion along with the Beatles and others. ✌️Peace ☮️ and Love❤️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary 😊 Jay&Amber Great Reaction👍
As a 68 year old codger I grew up in this era (60's/70's) and I am so grateful for that, all our music knowledge came from the radio, so we had no control over the content so we heard all genres and were the better for it. It's good that you youngsters can discover what made me what I am today.
I heard this song around 1964 and fell in love with it. We didn't have internet but I somehow found this at a record store in Chicago a few years later ... a store for oldies .... and ordered it. I played the mess out of that record on my record player! Of course now, you can snap your fingers and listen to anything you want! Wasn't that way back then!
"Pacemakers", as in they're the ones setting the pace for modern pop music. Gerry & the Pacemakers had such a special sound, right up there among the very best of the British Invasion bands. Their vocals, instrumentals and melodies were top notch. The songs weren't flashy but were delivered with so much sincerity and real feeling. ❤
A little history lesson for you. The first pacemaker surgery was performed in Sweden in October 1958. The first pacemaker surgery in the USA was in June of 1960. Pacemaker surgeries did not become commonplace until the mid-1980s. Gary and the Pacemakers were formed in 1959. The word "pace" means a steady or consistent step or beat. Thus, Pacemakers...keep a steady or consistent pace or beat. I was born in 1955 and will turn 70 next year. The world has changed so quickly in my lifetime. I am so amazed as to how much the English language has changed what was commonplace to us in our time, does not have the same reference point or understanding of words used then, and the history we experienced. I listen to music reactions because I love seeing the younger generations find joy in what was commonplace for us in those days. But what I want to say to them, not just your channel but all reaction channels), is in your reactions you can only express yourselves with what your generation has grown up with. But your understanding is often skewed by our generation because our lifestyle and language were different back then. You cannot possibly understand our life, because it was a different place in time. And that isn't a discouragement for you to continue reacting to songs from past eras. I am just stating the truth. It is not meant to be put down to you or others, it is just the way it was. We learn from each other's generations, and that is the way it will always be. The world has changed so quickly in my lifetime. Things have been moving at an amazing pace since the Industrial Revolution. Everything is so fast-paced now. Even the '60s and '70s were quite fast-paced, but that was nothing compared to the fast-paced lifestyle of today. But music seems to bridge the gap no matter what genre and what era. Again, this is my take on our world through my own observations. I am not trying to put anyone down.
I was born in 1950, so I understand your comment and I just gotta say that I couldn't have said this any better. Thanx for the history lesson on pacemakers. Very interesting I always loved Gerry & the Pacemakers' music. Very melodic and easy to sing along with the radio. Nowadays, I'm just so happy that we have this medium of UA-cam on "the Internet" to just call up any song, singer, group, band, or whatever to listen to something at anytime we like and as many times as we like. We can listen to Elvis in 1956 or 1957 on the Ed Sullivan Show or Kenny Rogers in almost any decade from the 60's through the 2000's and listen and/or watch videos of all of them on our phones! If you think about it, it's quite extraordinary! 😮 I watch videos every day but sometimes I just stop and just think about where we are and everything that we've been through as a nation and then as the world. 🇺🇲🌏 Anyhow, just wanted you to know that your comment moved me so I just wanted to say thanx. I, too, get tickled when these reactors play and analyze the songs that I used to borrow my Mom's transistor radio for and take a walk around our neighborhood to listen to. It just blows my mind when I watch them watching something I watched when I was 12 yrs old -- or whatever age. 😂 And I'm always talking to my phone to answer their questions. Even though I know how silly I sound. 😅 Greetings from the Great State of Kansas 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻
I'm 18, and I wholeheartedly agree, I'll never know what life used to be like, and that makes me sad. I have always felt like I don't belong in my generation because I value things (especially music and culture) from the past more than my own generation. I can't begin to tell you how disgusted I really am every single day with my generation for their lack of knowledge and appreciation for things and people that came before them, but then again I can't really blame them. They think that their life is really great, but in reality the world has become so greedy, attention-hungry and evil, therefore they will never know how to value anything of any depth or importance. Our culture has changed so drastically, even while I've been alive, that it's truly hard to believe we're in the state that we are. I envy the era of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. Life was simple, a day went by slower, you didn't have a MILLION different things that you could do to entertain yourself, you could carry on a simple conversation with ease, and you could be a lot more happy because life in general wasn't as complicated and more peaceful. My parents were born in the early 60's, so they were fortunate to grow up during that great time, and I love to hear their stories.
I was born in 1962 and totally agree. I think as well the social context of the Merseybeat sound is so interesting. These boys and the Beatles were born in the war years. In fact, German bombs were being dropped on Liverpool when John was born. All these boys childhoods, must have been blighted by the deprivation and horror of war and post war rationing. Yet the Liverpool boys found solace in rock and roll and went on to enchant the world with their music, charisma, energy and optimism, resulting in the amazing optimism and cultural flourish of the 60s.
Held a record in the uk for about 40 years, first 3 singles they ever released all went to number one. From liverpool like the beatles, and in the early 60s were considered the bigger band locally. Managed and produced by the same people who worked with the beatles too. There biggest song was probably ferry across the mersey, a song about their home city.
Yes indeed. Frankie Goes to Hollywood (also Liverpool), matched it in 1984. Jive Bunny in 1989. Then there are now those who've beaten it, like the Spice Girls and Westlife.
This song is so so well remembered from my childhood, from a sweet period where so much came through the radio… early mid-60s, just before record sales exploded and people started buying “stereos” and LP albums. I don’t think I ever saw an LP by Gerry and the Pacemakers, but I know this song inside and out.
This was from the era the Merseybeat. Gerry and the Pacemakers were always loved in Liverpool where I'm from. Thier most famous song is " You'll never walk alone" which is the Liverpool football club anthem known worldwide. You have to listen to the Kop sing it, which is one of the stands in the ground. (youtube it )
I remember listening to this on the radio, I was a Beatles fanatic, all the great music started coming in from the U.K., they changed the the whole sound of music at the time, I was just a kid and loved it, so many good bands then.
Try British invasion duo Peter and Gordon hit songs include “World without Love”, “I go to pieces”,” Woman”, “I don’t want to see you again”, “Lady Godiva” And PLEASE use the original studio recordings not live versions of these songs. Peter Asher’s sister Jane at one time dated Paul McCartney. They are easy listening Rock and Roll and John and Paul wrote some of their songs. Also, try another British invasion duo Chad and Jeremy, “A summer song”, and “Yesterday’s gone" both excellent!!!! Easy listening Rock and Roll.
And Paul McCartney wrote "World Without Love" and gave it to his girlfriend's brother to record. Peter Asher became an important music producer later on.
@@johnsilva9139 Also, British invasion another friend of the Beatles Rock crooner Billy J Kramer “Bad to Me” Also “ “From a window” Both written by John and Paul.
Beautiful music. Always loved this song. Reminds me of going to sleep listening to 1050 CHUM in Toronto with the transistor radio under my pillow. It was a blessing being born in the mid-50’s. The sixties music was ground breaking. Memories of youth long past.
You are the real pioneers of this UA-cam genre. Almost every song others are reacting to was done by you at least two years ago. Congratulations on your talent, your consistency and your longevity! Your kind, loving personalities are always out front for all to see, as well. Another great song today for the archive!
The only down side to listening to this beautiful music is that it makes me want that world back. And it's long gone. BTW, that rhythm you like in this is called Bossa Nova.
Another fun group from Manchester England was Freddie & The Dreamers. They had several hit songs including " I'm Telling You Now", "You Were Made for Me", & "Do the Freddie" which became a major dance craze in 1965.
Classic AM radio tune. "For the morning will bring joy, For every girl and boy So don't let the sun catch you cryin." It's easy to write, they don't make music like this anymore, but....... Love that oboe!!
That's funny that Amber said Peacemakers. In1966 I was 10 yrs. old . Myself and 3 friends were in a elementary school talent show. We had electric guitars made out of cardboard. We called ourselves Gary and the PEACEMAKERS. We lipsinked Ferry Cross the Mersy , and won the contest by the kids screaming so much. We even signed a couple of autographs for the girls!!!!
Love this ballad, as well as "Ferry Cross the Mersey" (suggested by many people). They have some terrific up-tempo songs, too: "How Do You Do It?," "I Like It," "You're the Reason."
You guys made me cry tonight. My Daddy loved Gerry and the Pacemakers and this was one of his songs. We lost Dad unexpectedly on August 18th. We shared a love of music and listened to so much together so a lot of my favorite oldies are tugging at my heart now. Another of his favorites by them, and mine is Ferry 'Cross the Mersey. Miss you Daddy! ❤
Gerry and the Pacemakers were another group produced by the legendary Sir George Martin. He also produced many songs for Little River Band and America.
The music of the 1960's was so beautiful. The voices, the arrangements, the feeling behind the songs. Fantastic days, i was a small child in the 1960's but just imagine what is was like being a teenager or a young adult. Absolutely, never to be repeated magic.
Gerry and his band were from Liverpool, like the Beatles, and their sound was called the Merseybeat, after the river that runs through Liverpool. They always put out such calming, beautiful songs. "Ferry Cross the Mersey" is another great one of theirs. Loved your reactions, Amber and Jay!! 💕💕
Gerry and the Pacemakers , like the Beatles, were from Liverpool. They grew up with and were great buddies with the Beatles. Heavy Liverpool accent " when the bayrds sing".
Saw them with Herman's Hermits and a couple of other bands in 1974 I think. I was really impressed by Gerry's rhythm guitar playing as well as his voice. Further note, he's probably the shortest male rock ever at 5'1".
One of the great Mersey Beat bands from the early 60s. Liverpool produced so many great artists. Loved visiting there during my trip to England just to see their city, talk with the locals and yes, ride the ferry 'cross the Mersey. Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying is so good. Gerry's impeccable vocals, the great production with the horns and strings - perfect.
Another great reaction guys. Thanks!! Gerry & The Pacemakers shared the same manager (Brian Epstein) and producer (George Martin) as the Beatles. Another band that did the same was Billy J Kramer & the Dakotas. They had a good hit song written by Lennon & McCartney called “Bad To Me.”
They say tears are the safety valve of the heart when too much is laid on it. You all are so cute. You make me pay more attention to the words of every song. Great channel. Thanks for the music.
I was fortunate enough to have met Gerry Marsden at a Beatles Convention in Los Angeles a few years back. He was so much fun to be around and I'll never forget him singing this song and "Ferry Cross The Mersey." He was a wonderful talent! ✌️😁❤️👍🎶🎶🎶
Merseybeat is a style of pop music which was created and played by a number of groups from Liverpool during the first half of the 1960s. It became very popular all over the world. The most famous of these groups was the Beatles. Also Mersey Beat was a music publication in Liverpool. It was founded by Bill Harry, who was one of John Lennon's classmates. Gerry and The Pacemakers who were on the Merseybeat scene, were also managed by Brian Epstein and recorded by George Martin.
I love to listen to Gerry & the Pacemakers at home after a tough day at work. I pour myself a nice glass of wine or a good bourbon, queue up the album on the turntable (I prefer my musical experience at home analog and interactive) and let Gerry Marsden's voice carry me away, melting away all my stress. You'll Never Walk Alone, Ferry Cross the Mersey- must listens!
🇬🇧 PACE MAKERS not peace makers😂 Absolutely love Gerry Marsden's (lead singer)voice. Had the privilege of going to see him a few years ago, and he still had it. Hes passed now, it was a very sad day. ❤💔🎶🎼 Thank you for getting back to them. 👍
The Beatles loved Gerry! He was their old pal from Liverpool. Said to be one of the funniest guys of the British Invasion. Beatles producer George Martin produced this song. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was also Gerry's manager.
My oldest sister she is gone now but use to play the Beatles , Jerry and the Pacemakers , Roy Orbenson sorry wrong spelling of his last name and so many more, so happy this generation is tuning into this music it was great it still is .
The 2nd most successful group out of Liverpool after the Beatles. They were also managed by Brian Epstein and produced by Beatles producer George Martin. Their first three UK singles all went to #1. This 1964 British Invasion track was a #4 hit in the USA.
They were from Liverpool & were mates of The Beatles. Gerry Marsden wrote this song after a fight with his girlfriend. He played it for her the next day & they married & stayed together until his death in 2021. This song was their biggest hit in the US.
I found an interview with Marsden where he said that both him and bassist Les Chadwick brought in the ideas but unfortunately I haven't found it since. Nevertheless G. Marsden shared the credits with whole band.
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Ferry Cross the Mersey"!!
Yes. *"Ferry Cross the Mercey"*
"Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" and "Ferry Cross the Mersey" could be Siamese twins. The melodies are almost indistinguishable.
Ferry Cross the Mersey is my go to karaoke song.
I heard it played SO MANY times when I was in Liverpool!
Yes that is a great song that I think you will like. "Ferry, Cross the Mercy" I think it was their best song ever.
One of the warmest, sweetest English groups from the 60's. RIP GM...
Sadly, all the members have now passed away. The pianist Les Maguire died November 2023 and was the last of them. Bassist Les Chadwick succumbed to brain tumor 2009.
Freddie Marsded passed 2006.
Gerry Marsden 's version of You'll Never Walk Alone will forever be my favourite. It still gives me goosebumps when hearing it at Liverpool Football games , just as much as hearing it when I was a little girl going to the Liverpool home matches with my Mother ...60 years ago!
Gerry,s rendition of this song will move and inspire people forever.
You'll never walk alone"is, it sadly remind smy of the Manchester Arena bombing! I saw the hundreds of flowers and tributes in Manchester Gardens! Song were 'don't look in anger' oasis. The Liverpool 60s were phenomenon '' '' 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
RIP Gerry. One of the great voices.😭
Yes. May his memory and music always bless us.
The orchestration in this is absolutely beautiful.
The opening sound reminds me of Burt Bacharach's stuff !
The days when singers could really sing, amazing talent.
What a great voice Gerry had. RIP Gerry Marsden....you and the boys were great!!!
Such a great song
4 clean cut boys, in suits, with beautiful voices, as a french horn plays in the background....Chefs Kiss!
That's actually an oboe - the second instrument George Martin studied in college. If you work with a legendary producer, you're likely to get some classical instrumentation.
@@bert_towle French horn early on the song and oboe later.
Such a beautiful song.
Great song!!!!❤❤❤ Ferry Across The Mersey is awesome by Gerry and The Pacemakers....❤❤❤
Great music from a simpler time that is gone forever.
Oh God, this song still brings pain. It was my first heartache, so deep, the love of my life. I sat in my dorm and listened to this over and over.
Every time a guy breaks my heart this is my first go to song. Been using it since it came out.
When will I find a guy who doesn't hurt my heart?
Gerry and the Pacemakers love this song 60's at it's best👌 remember hearing this on the Radio 📻 part of that British Invasion along with the Beatles and others. ✌️Peace ☮️ and Love❤️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary 😊 Jay&Amber Great Reaction👍
That instrument is an oboe - just beautiful!
Beautiful!
@@RobSquadReactionsit is ,thats why its an instrument the Carpenters used a lot.
@@RobSquadReactionsgreat tune !
As a 68 year old codger I grew up in this era (60's/70's) and I am so grateful for that, all our music knowledge came from the radio, so we had no control over the content so we heard all genres and were the better for it. It's good that you youngsters can discover what made me what I am today.
One of my favorite songs and groups from the 60’s.
I heard this song around 1964 and fell in love with it. We didn't have internet but I somehow found this at a record store in Chicago a few years later ... a store for oldies .... and ordered it. I played the mess out of that record on my record player! Of course now, you can snap your fingers and listen to anything you want! Wasn't that way back then!
I first heard this when I was quite young and in grade school. I'm 65 yeas old now! This is a great song, the 50's, 60's and 70's had wonderful music.
He had such a wonderful voice!
One of the greatest beautiful melancholy pop songs of all time!.... The words, the meaning, the voice and the background music...
"Pacemakers", as in they're the ones setting the pace for modern pop music. Gerry & the Pacemakers had such a special sound, right up there among the very best of the British Invasion bands. Their vocals, instrumentals and melodies were top notch. The songs weren't flashy but were delivered with so much sincerity and real feeling. ❤
Peacemaker is an old west fire arm.
This pacemaker existed before (I think) the medical pacemaker
Yes. This was before my time, but I always thought "pacemaker" was another term for "trend setter."
A little history lesson for you. The first pacemaker surgery was performed in Sweden in October 1958. The first pacemaker surgery in the USA was in June of 1960. Pacemaker surgeries did not become commonplace until the mid-1980s. Gary and the Pacemakers were formed in 1959. The word "pace" means a steady or consistent step or beat. Thus, Pacemakers...keep a steady or consistent pace or beat.
I was born in 1955 and will turn 70 next year. The world has changed so quickly in my lifetime. I am so amazed as to how much the English language has changed what was commonplace to us in our time, does not have the same reference point or understanding of words used then, and the history we experienced.
I listen to music reactions because I love seeing the younger generations find joy in what was commonplace for us in those days. But what I want to say to them, not just your channel but all reaction channels), is in your reactions you can only express yourselves with what your generation has grown up with. But your understanding is often skewed by our generation because our lifestyle and language were different back then. You cannot possibly understand our life, because it was a different place in time. And that isn't a discouragement for you to continue reacting to songs from past eras. I am just stating the truth. It is not meant to be put down to you or others, it is just the way it was. We learn from each other's generations, and that is the way it will always be.
The world has changed so quickly in my lifetime. Things have been moving at an amazing pace since the Industrial Revolution. Everything is so fast-paced now. Even the '60s and '70s were quite fast-paced, but that was nothing compared to the fast-paced lifestyle of today. But music seems to bridge the gap no matter what genre and what era.
Again, this is my take on our world through my own observations. I am not trying to put anyone down.
I was born in 1950, so I understand your comment and I just gotta say that I couldn't have said this any better. Thanx for the history lesson on pacemakers. Very interesting
I always loved Gerry & the Pacemakers' music. Very melodic and easy to sing along with the radio. Nowadays, I'm just so happy that we have this medium of UA-cam on "the Internet" to just call up any song, singer, group, band, or whatever to listen to something at anytime we like and as many times as we like. We can listen to Elvis in 1956 or 1957 on the Ed Sullivan Show or Kenny Rogers in almost any decade from the 60's through the 2000's and listen and/or watch videos of all of them on our phones! If you think about it, it's quite extraordinary! 😮 I watch videos every day but sometimes I just stop and just think about where we are and everything that we've been through as a nation and then as the world. 🇺🇲🌏
Anyhow, just wanted you to know that your comment moved me so I just wanted to say thanx. I, too, get tickled when these reactors play and analyze the songs that I used to borrow my Mom's transistor radio for and take a walk around our neighborhood to listen to. It just blows my mind when I watch them watching something I watched when I was 12 yrs old -- or whatever age. 😂 And I'm always talking to my phone to answer their questions. Even though I know how silly I sound. 😅
Greetings from the Great State of Kansas 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻
I'm 18, and I wholeheartedly agree, I'll never know what life used to be like, and that makes me sad. I have always felt like I don't belong in my generation because I value things (especially music and culture) from the past more than my own generation. I can't begin to tell you how disgusted I really am every single day with my generation for their lack of knowledge and appreciation for things and people that came before them, but then again I can't really blame them. They think that their life is really great, but in reality the world has become so greedy, attention-hungry and evil, therefore they will never know how to value anything of any depth or importance. Our culture has changed so drastically, even while I've been alive, that it's truly hard to believe we're in the state that we are.
I envy the era of the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's. Life was simple, a day went by slower, you didn't have a MILLION different things that you could do to entertain yourself, you could carry on a simple conversation with ease, and you could be a lot more happy because life in general wasn't as complicated and more peaceful. My parents were born in the early 60's, so they were fortunate to grow up during that great time, and I love to hear their stories.
I was born in 1962 and totally agree. I think as well the social context of the Merseybeat sound is so interesting. These boys and the Beatles were born in the war years. In fact, German bombs were being dropped on Liverpool when John was born. All these boys childhoods, must have been blighted by the deprivation and horror of war and post war rationing. Yet the Liverpool boys found solace in rock and roll and went on to enchant the world with their music, charisma, energy and optimism, resulting in the amazing optimism and cultural flourish of the 60s.
GERRY not Gary
GERRY not GARY
Held a record in the uk for about 40 years, first 3 singles they ever released all went to number one. From liverpool like the beatles, and in the early 60s were considered the bigger band locally. Managed and produced by the same people who worked with the beatles too. There biggest song was probably ferry across the mersey, a song about their home city.
Yes indeed. Frankie Goes to Hollywood (also Liverpool), matched it in 1984. Jive Bunny in 1989. Then there are now those who've beaten it, like the Spice Girls and Westlife.
This song is so so well remembered from my childhood, from a sweet period where so much came through the radio… early mid-60s, just before record sales exploded and people started buying “stereos” and LP albums. I don’t think I ever saw an LP by Gerry and the Pacemakers, but I know this song inside and out.
This is such a beautiful song. I was a little girl with my transistor radio and heard all the 60’s music. My favorite thing to do growing up.❤❤❤❤
Same here
This was from the era the Merseybeat. Gerry and the Pacemakers were always loved in Liverpool where I'm from. Thier most famous song is " You'll never walk alone" which is the Liverpool football club anthem known worldwide. You have to listen to the Kop sing it, which is one of the stands in the ground. (youtube it )
YNWA.
I always wondered why at the end of Pink Floyd's song "Fearless" there is an arena crowd singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" now I get it.
You need to hear them sing You’ll Never Walk Alone. So moving
While 95,000 Liverpudlian "football" fans are singing along.
There's a video of Gerry's last singing at the Livetpool game.
He was very frail. 😢
They did that one, and loved it 😊
Oboes, French horns, strings ... makes me wanna ask a girl to dance. Gerry and the Pacemakers, forever in my heart.
They were beautiful!
Can still see the radio on the kitchen counter when I was a kid in the 60's and hearing this song and others like it.
Ferry Cross the Mersey by Gerry and the Pacemakers, that's the one you need to hear next!
Jay back to normal after a tough week makes me smile… my favorite reactors by far 😃
Love yall 💜
I remember listening to this on the radio, I was a Beatles fanatic, all the great music started coming in from the U.K., they changed the the whole sound of music at the time, I was just a kid and loved it, so many good bands then.
Try British invasion duo Peter and Gordon hit songs include “World without Love”, “I go to pieces”,” Woman”, “I don’t want to see you again”, “Lady Godiva” And PLEASE use the original studio recordings not live versions of these songs. Peter Asher’s sister Jane at one time dated Paul McCartney. They are easy listening Rock and Roll and John and Paul wrote some of their songs.
Also, try another British invasion duo Chad and Jeremy, “A summer song”, and “Yesterday’s gone" both excellent!!!! Easy listening Rock and Roll.
2 more of the fantastic British Invasion of my youth!! Old Hippie Girl here, and still love this music! It just NEVER gets old!
@@gailjohnson5950 Well said! We are on the same page and there are so many more we could list!!!!!
And Paul McCartney wrote "World Without Love" and gave it to his girlfriend's brother to record. Peter Asher became an important music producer later on.
@@johnsilva9139 Also, British invasion another friend of the Beatles Rock crooner Billy J Kramer “Bad to Me” Also “ “From a window” Both written by John and Paul.
Agree on Gerry's voice -- so beautiful. My favorite of theirs is Ferry Cross the Mersey, which I can just fall into. Such good music.
Beautiful music. Always loved this song. Reminds me of going to sleep listening to 1050 CHUM in Toronto with the transistor radio under my pillow. It was a blessing being born in the mid-50’s. The sixties music was ground breaking. Memories of youth long past.
Beautiful song , Great singing voice . Classic music never gets old. 🤘
You are the real pioneers of this UA-cam genre. Almost every song others are reacting to was done by you at least two years ago. Congratulations on your talent, your consistency and your longevity! Your kind, loving personalities are always out front for all to see, as well.
Another great song today for the archive!
This track never fails to make me emotional
Jerry and the pacemakers made some great music love this song… The English invasion was wonderful. Had a lot of groups a lot of talent.💙
Like The Beatles, they were from Liverpool, and shared the same manager in Brian Epstein and record producer in George Martin.
A beautiful song from a terrific musical group. RIP, Gerry Marsden...
Gerry, it is said, wrote the song for his future wife, Pauline.
They were married from 1965 until his death in 2021.
I did read that Pauline went out with George early on then Gerry convinced her to go out with him. Sensible choice in my opinion.
The only down side to listening to this beautiful music is that it makes me want that world back. And it's long gone. BTW, that rhythm you like in this is called Bossa Nova.
So sad yet so true, life was simpler then. Where did it go so wrong.
Another fun group from Manchester England was Freddie & The Dreamers. They had several hit songs including " I'm Telling You Now", "You Were Made for Me", & "Do the Freddie" which became a major dance craze in 1965.
Everybody's rainy-day, feel sorry for myself song.
Anything off their greatest hits album is solid. Gerry had an amazing voice.
Lead singer Gerry Marsden passed away on Jan 3, 2021, aged 78
RIP Gerry!!! Gone but will never be forgotten!!!
He had heart issues and ironically had a pacemaker installed,
Words of comfort and sounds of beauty to those in need of hope following a loss.
Another classic hit from the amazing music we had in our youth ❤❤❤
Classic AM radio tune. "For the morning will bring joy, For every girl and boy So don't let the sun catch you cryin."
It's easy to write, they don't make music like this anymore, but....... Love that oboe!!
another brilliant song from the 60s - the best decade ever in music. i'm so grateful i grew up in this era
That's funny that Amber said Peacemakers. In1966 I was 10 yrs. old . Myself and 3 friends were in a elementary school talent show. We had electric guitars made out of cardboard. We called ourselves Gary and the PEACEMAKERS. We lipsinked Ferry Cross the Mersy , and won the contest by the kids screaming so much. We even signed a couple of autographs for the girls!!!!
Gerry liked to write ballads and they're all great. RIP Gerry and Fred, what a legacy.
Other 2 members sadly gone as well 😩
WOW! I haven't heard this in YEARS! Thank you for reminding what a great song this is!
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Love this ballad, as well as "Ferry Cross the Mersey" (suggested by many people). They have some terrific up-tempo songs, too: "How Do You Do It?," "I Like It," "You're the Reason."
Beautiful song .. in JHS when they part of the British Invasion groups came to AM radio .. they had several very popular songs including this one
One of my all time favorites! RIP Gerry
Beautiful song sang beautifully.
You guys made me cry tonight. My Daddy loved Gerry and the Pacemakers and this was one of his songs. We lost Dad unexpectedly on August 18th. We shared a love of music and listened to so much together so a lot of my favorite oldies are tugging at my heart now. Another of his favorites by them, and mine is Ferry 'Cross the Mersey. Miss you Daddy! ❤
So sorry for your loss
Good song, I recall it when it first come out back in the 60's. Both the band and the song were popular here in Australia.
Great Band - love their "Ferry Cross the Mercy".......Amber looking so good....
So beautiful. One of my favorites.
My favorite song by these great singers…from The British Invasion! ♥️♥️
In April 1962 the Beatles and Gerry & Pacemakers at the Cavern Liverpool they combined -- the "Beatmakers" that night !!!
Gerry and the Pacemakers were another group produced by the legendary Sir George Martin. He also produced many songs for Little River Band and America.
The music of the 1960's was so beautiful. The voices, the arrangements, the feeling behind the songs. Fantastic days, i was a small child in the 1960's but just imagine what is was like being a teenager or a young adult. Absolutely, never to be repeated magic.
Gerry and his band were from Liverpool, like the Beatles, and their sound was called the Merseybeat, after the river that runs through Liverpool. They always put out such calming, beautiful songs. "Ferry Cross the Mersey" is another great one of theirs. Loved your reactions, Amber and Jay!! 💕💕
Just a point, the Mersey doesn't run through Liverpool.
@@shkeen57it doesn’t? So what river is it, that they’ve been singing and going on about all these years?? 🤔
@@B7S5-ed6vc across the Mersey the clue is in the name
@@shkeen57 so what did you mean?
@@B7S5-ed6vcthe Mersey doesn't run thro' Liverpool..how much clearer can it be.
The British Invasion…love songs,rock,sweet and messages aflow…
Right there,the good feeling of rhythm,etc
Gerry and the Pacemakers , like the Beatles, were from Liverpool. They grew up with and were great buddies with the Beatles. Heavy Liverpool accent " when the bayrds sing".
An emotional powder keg of a tearjerker song.. it's just plain beautifully sung.
Saw them with Herman's Hermits and a couple of other bands in 1974 I think.
I was really impressed by Gerry's rhythm guitar playing as well as his voice.
Further note, he's probably the shortest male rock ever at 5'1".
One of the great Mersey Beat bands from the early 60s. Liverpool produced so many great artists. Loved visiting there during my trip to England just to see their city, talk with the locals and yes, ride the ferry 'cross the Mersey. Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying is so good. Gerry's impeccable vocals, the great production with the horns and strings - perfect.
Such a beautiful sad song. ❤
I am 73 years old and I guess you had to be there this song is to all my loves in my life
You two always bring a smile to my face. So thanks for that.😊
Absolutely beautiful song with lyrics . Lucky to have seem him some 4 years again in my home town theatre and he gave a synoptic story to every song .
Always Loved this song.
Love love this song, so beautiful 😊
To me the most beautiful song ever
Another great reaction guys. Thanks!!
Gerry & The Pacemakers shared the same manager (Brian Epstein) and producer (George Martin) as the Beatles.
Another band that did the same was Billy J Kramer & the Dakotas. They had a good hit song written by Lennon & McCartney called “Bad To Me.”
They say tears are the safety valve of the heart when too much is laid on it. You all are so cute. You make me pay more attention to the words of every song. Great channel. Thanks for the music.
I was fortunate enough to have met Gerry Marsden at a Beatles Convention in Los Angeles a few years back. He was so much fun to be around and I'll never forget him singing this song and "Ferry Cross The Mersey." He was a wonderful talent!
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Merseybeat is a style of pop music which was created and played by a number of groups from Liverpool during the first half of the 1960s. It became very popular all over the world. The most famous of these groups was the Beatles. Also Mersey Beat was a music publication in Liverpool. It was founded by Bill Harry, who was one of John Lennon's classmates. Gerry and The Pacemakers who were on the Merseybeat scene, were also managed by Brian Epstein and recorded by George Martin.
They were the first group to reach #1 in the UK with their first three singles. Gerry became a true icon in his beloved hometown of Liverpool.
I love to listen to Gerry & the Pacemakers at home after a tough day at work. I pour myself a nice glass of wine or a good bourbon, queue up the album on the turntable (I prefer my musical experience at home analog and interactive) and let Gerry Marsden's voice carry me away, melting away all my stress. You'll Never Walk Alone, Ferry Cross the Mersey- must listens!
In the era of loud, fast rock music this was a song we could slow dance to!
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PACE MAKERS not peace makers😂
Absolutely love Gerry Marsden's (lead singer)voice. Had the privilege of going to see him a few years ago, and he still had it. Hes passed now, it was a very sad day. ❤💔🎶🎼 Thank you for getting back to them. 👍
One of my "best songs of all times". Gerry Marsden was a genius!
LOVE this beautiful, mellow song! Next FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY.
Such a beautiful, poignant song. Jose Feliciano also does a beautiful version❤️
Thank you for the wonderful songs.
Great to slow dance to with your best girl !!!!
One of my very favorite songs from the British Invasion of my teenage years!! It's so beautiful! Thank you for bringing back these great memories!!
Kathie says…another awesome song from across the pond during the 1960s that I Love, is: GIRL DON’T COME by SANDY SHAW ❤️🥰
The Beatles loved Gerry! He was their old pal from Liverpool. Said to be one of the funniest guys of the British Invasion. Beatles producer George Martin produced this song. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was also Gerry's manager.
Jay and Amber I love this song. A great classic.
My oldest sister she is gone now but use to play the Beatles , Jerry and the Pacemakers , Roy Orbenson sorry wrong spelling of his last name and so many more, so happy this generation is tuning into this music it was great it still is .
The 2nd most successful group out of Liverpool after the Beatles. They were also managed by Brian Epstein and produced by Beatles producer George Martin. Their first three UK singles all went to #1. This 1964 British Invasion track was a #4 hit in the USA.
These guys are from the same town as the Beatles (Liverpool), same producer and recording guys. Natural for them to give off a soft Beatles vibe! 😁
Great song Love this by them