The Story of Gerry Marsden's "Ferry Cross The Mersey"
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- Опубликовано: 29 апр 2014
- 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.
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RIP Gerry......”We’ll never turn you away...”
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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, Never to be Forgotten....!
Jos van der Gun ....what's his name again?....
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.
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.....💙
An evocative opening rift summarizing the early 60's , while syncing beautifully with Gerry's melodic voice.
" 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!
the spirit of Liverpool
Scotch?
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.
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!!!!
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
Gerry remains one my favourites from those times. Great song.
Yes brilliant xx
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
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'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
What a great guy. Love Gerry and the Pacemakers❤️
Brilliant from a great human being, there's only one Gerry Marsden.
I love this interview. What a nice man!
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
Awesome story!!!! Also a awesome song!!! Thanks Gerry!!!! A fan in America!!!!
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
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 💖🙏
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
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 passing away of Gerry Marsden brought me here. Rest in peace Gerry. You made Liverpool proud.
All of your songs were beautiful and soothing. Thank you
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.
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!
One of my favorites back then ! The British Invasion was great ! The music was great and you could understand what they were saying !
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.
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.
I still love this song,as I did then.
Gerry Marsden is a true legend a unique voice that can never be copied or bettered God love him.
Gerry was one of the best ever singers
What a beautiful song this was.
Hey, Carol, not "WAS", IS, & will always be.
Lovely song. Rest in Peace.
Saw him live inNY great act
Then in London in
THE MUSICAL PLAY
CHARLIE GIRL
WITH ANNA EAGLE
DERRIC NIMMNO
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 💔😢
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..😊❤️
He had the most beautiful smile xxx So sad we have lost him
Love the song and the back story
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
Such a lovely man and a gorgeous cheeky smile bless him RIP x
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.
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.
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 💙
Holy cow. I had just gotten off work today, standing on the sidewalk, waiting for my ride home....and what was I singing? Ferry Cross the Mersey. It just popped into my head and I started singing it, looking up at the few blue patches of blue that shown between the grey of the clouds. Just I lowered my gaze, discovered three people standing there, listening to me. All my age (in their 60's) and after I slid into the cracks of the sidewalk, I got a few compliments.
One of the most beautiful songs of that era.
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.
RIP Gerry. always love your band and you'll always be one of my inspirations.
RIP Gerry! Thanks for being part of my soundtrack as a teen back in the the 60s!
What a talented man and great character . You will always be remembered for your amazing voice and songs . Rest In Peace Gerry
Mr liverpool
Youll never walk alone
Thanks for the memories and anthem for our beloved reds 👍👍👍
I agree from USA.
Have loved Gerry and the Pacemakers for years.
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!
I love this man his music will live on sadly will be missed the greatest
First record I ever bought. I was 12 then and still love it today.
Best voice of the 60s groups, imo.
Jerry was such a great singer
Ferry across the Mersey , was a classic,.it sumed up the people of Liverpool in those days....Ireland
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 💜 ✨✨✨
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…
Edgar Matysio..as Tech Manager of the Theater at CASINO Regina Saskatchewan Canada I have wonderful fond memories from Conversation with Gerry when he performed at our Theater. We drank wine, chatted and laughed.
They were precious, interesting and fun filled stories from his lengthy successful career. A true Gentleman, Artist, Musician, and humanitarian. RIP.
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. 🙂
These songs will never die
Always had a mad crush on him......still do. Bless him.
Me too. !!
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!
thoroughly enjoyed that interview. thanks for sharing. the pop industry has taken nothing but wrong turns ever since. from this beautiful song to some variation of "Fu** that Pu**y!" in every other song. so much of that is guided by the invisible hand which rules us all, but still...today's stuff is a tragedy.
🌟🌟🌟🌟GERRY N PACEMAKERS
📻📻📻TOP 1960S GROUP
⛴⛴⛴FERRY ACROSS THE MERSEY FAB SONG
🎥🎥🎥GOOD MOVIE
Wonderfully informative video ! Thanks so much for sharing with us ! So saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. He & his band were absolutely wonderful.
What a great story. Always like to hear the background of how songs are written. RIP
It was monster hit in Europe. Remember as kid being glued to the radio and salivating. Must be one of the most beautiful songs ever!
Rest in peace Gerry...😔😔😑😑this iconic song and his undeniable charisma will remain...
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
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.
One of the songs that as an American makes me think of the UK and its amazing history. Very patriotic, but not chauvinistic. We all love the place we are from, but respect those who are from different places.
This song is great ,it reminds me of the time I spent in Liverpool as a young Royal Navy sailor in 1944
.Liverpool was my base on HMS Icarus I 03 when chasing U boats in the N Atlantic.Great time in a great city.Long Live Maggie
One of my favourite songs to sing
Brilliant. Great songwriter
Gerry Marsden was one of my heroes in the 60s. What a sweet sound he and the Pacemakers came up with.
God hold you close Gerry.
Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤
When I was 14 Gerry Marsden was my favorite singer. He is still in my top 3 favorites. I am so sad losing my idols.
Still has that sweet smile.
A legend!
Luved this group from the British Invasion & get goose bumps when I hear it just like I do with Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying. RIP Gerry Mardsen. Our generation is fading. 😔
What a great personality...Scouse legend...cant believe he has gone...
I was only eight years old when they released this 'and I adore it to this day.....absolutely
The lyrics, the minor key. Just really haunting.
Yes, it's a song that brings a tear to the eye.
It's actually major.
Yes, incredible. I realise that now much more than back then.
RIP Gerry. Thanks for your great songs which will live forever.
The Gerry exuded love. Hope he was loved back.