Monday's Song : 'You'll Never Walk Alone' by Gerry And The Pacemakers

 

It was January 3^rd, 2021 when English musician Gerry Marsden died age 78 after being diagnosed with a blood infection in his heart. With Gerry And The Pacemakers he had the 1963 UK No.1 single 'How Do You Do It' and the 1965 US No.6 single, 'Ferry Cross The Mersey'. In common with The Beatles they came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein, and were recorded by George Martin. Their cover of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' [written by Rogers-Hammerstein], was released in 1963, peaking at number one on the UK Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks. After becoming a chart hit the song became the football anthem of Liverpool F.C., which adopted 'You'll Never Walk Alone' as its official motto on its coat of arms. [thisdayinmusic.com]