The 1960s had the best music of all time. I love them so much. The arrangement of this song is perfection. Thank you for listening to so many great songs.
@@donnakubiski5572 I remember Gerry and the band performing a beautiful version of this one on the Sullivan Show. Harri played another of my favorites from Gerry, "I'll Be There" a few months back if not mistaken. Another great one.
@@charlesbishop4000 Your parents had great taste, Charles. Even though my parents were brought up in the '40s big band era, they could appreciate the British Invasion bands when we watched them together on Sullivan. The exception was the Stones, who I seem to recall them making fun of.
I heard Gerry talk about this song, he and his girlfriend had an argument and she broke up with him. He was so distraught he wrote this song for her and sang it to her, they got married had two daughters and lived happily ever after.
George Martin plays the oboe obbligato and produced this gorgeous song. One of my favorite songs from the British Invasion years. Thanks Daniel and Harri.
@@rayj1011 Oboe was his instrument at the Music Academy. Started out on piano as a child. Did most of the orchestral scoring for The Beatles songs until Phil Spector was given the Let It Be tapes by Lennon.
@@John_Chu Paul McCartney dated Jane Asher, Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon, and famous music manager/producer is her brother. The connection here is Margaret Eliot, their mother, was the one who taught George Martin the oboe at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama!!!
This was an overwhelmingly wonderful time! The British came with an artistic invasion. Indescribable! And then the Americans (Eagles, America, Poco, CSN&Y and Chicago) rose up. However, this wasn't another war. This was culture changing cooperation!
If memory serves me correctly, Gerry Marsden wrote this song i in a few minutes when he split with his girlfriend, Pauline in 1963. They subsequently patched up, married and stayed happily together until his death in 2021.
Amazing song great vocalists as well if you get a chance listen to long John baldry song let the heartache begin one hell of a voice this bloke has cheers for playing some amazing music
In the days of AM radio often a person would be able to dedicate a song. I was 12 years (1964) and had my heart broken for the first time. My one true love had left me. A friend sent this song out for me. It really helped somewhat.
This is another great British group from the 60's during the Merseybeat scene. They had a lot in common with The Beatles as they both came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein, and were recorded by George Martin. They had a lot of great hits such as "How Do You Do It?", "I Like It", "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Ferry Cross The Mersey" etc. Sadly the lead singer Gerry Marsden died last year.
❤ I know Jerry 😊 he's a lovely man, everyone knows Jerry 😂 he never misses a Liverpool game and always leads the Choir in the Kop anthem..he got awarded the freedom of the city many years ago and he's made good use of it 😂 I don't think he's had to buy a pint for 50 years...🤣🤣🤣
Nice song! When I think of Gerry and the Pacemakers I think of 'Ferry Cross the Mersey'. I remember hearing it on the radio with my paternal grandmother in her kitchen. Nostalgic!
This is the song they got their sole gold record for selling over one million copies internationally. It was largely composed by guitarist singer Gerry Marsden with bassist Les Chadwick but they all have been credited. Both José Feliciano and Gloria Estefan have done a cover version. First recording is by Lois Cordet to whom Gerry & gave the song first. It has been said that the band's roots were also in musicals and music hall / variety which had left the mark on Gerry Marsden's vocal style.
If you liked his voice, Please listen to The Walker Brothers- The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore (1966). I believe you’d find their voices very enjoyable and powerful.
Gerry & the Pacemakers also had a movie (Ferry Cross the Mersey) that was out at the same time as the Beatles Hard Days Night movie. I saw them both head to head on a double feature back in the day. The Pacemaker movie is a little more obscure to find today.
Always Loved Them! Another 'FAB' Group From Liverpool.❤❤❤. Unfortunately, Gerry Passed Away, At The Beginning of Last Year. He Always Seemed Like Such a Truly Beautiful, Nice Guy! R.I.P. 💔
This was part of the blueprint for making music that we in America were so blessed to hear and model in the early 60’s. Hearing the Pacemakers can bring me to tears…like it is now.
I always loved this song, thank you for reacting to this brings back many happy memories, look at how young they were and young people wore suits and ties, I sorta miss the classic style
It's funny that to me the year 2003 feels like yesterday. But back in the early 80's,when I was a kid, I listened to the Golden Oldies and the 60's seemed like ancient history.
How Do You Do It I Like It I'll Be There I'm the One Ferry Cross The Mersey From their 1964 album, " Crying", this is one of their most popular songs. From Liverpool, they were the 2nd group signed after The Beatles, by Brian Epstein. This song is so beautiful and was produced by George Martin. Gerry's great voice delivering beautiful lyrics, the beautiful strings and orchestral backing make this a tear worthy song. 😢 Such beauty. The Pacemakers sang this song on their debut on Ed Sullivan. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Daniel. 👏 👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Thanks Mary, The Canadians have the best taste in music. I grew up listening to Canadian radio every summer of my life. CJNR/CJNR in Blind River Ontario and of course the Midwest giant CKLW in Detroit/Windsor. What great radio tunes. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴👍🙃
The group was also managed by the Beatles' Brian Epstein. "Ferry Cross the Mersey" is another great track by them in a similar vein. Also, their hit recording "How Do You Do It" was a song (by outside writers) the Beatles turned down, though a demo recording by the Beatles exists out there.
Thank you Daniel & Harri, one of my favourite bands from the British 🇬🇧Invasion! This really hits the heart strings 💜😻🇨🇦 Anytime I hear Gerry & The Pacemakers my heart skips a beat, and I’m a young girl in love 💋with this wonderful band !
This was always my favorite of theirs back in the day. I must have worn out my 45 I played it so much. Ferry cross the mercy was a pretty close second. These guys were magic. Thanks Harri. ☮
Daniel, this was a great choice. I was ten years old when this was released and I was paying close attention to the radio and waiting for more songs from across the pond. Nice review from Harri 🌺✌️
In my house as a child we had an album by Jose Feliciano knocking around, and on it he covered this song. I probably prefer that version, but this is lovely, too.
I am glad you are being so successful Hari. Although I am not from Liverpool,I always feel nostalgic hearing this as I first heard this in 1972 on a Spanish balcony in my first ever holiday abroad, where you could buy a TRIPLE Bacardi and Coke on a long slim glass for 10 PENCE....!!! This is a 1964 song from Gerry and Co.who were part of The "British Invasion" of The USA and,of course, these guys popularised the worldwide Football Anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone" as there were from Liverpool,like their team who's fans adopted the song.
@@danielvolk237 You are lucky Daniel to have been there, my friend which is more than this 68-year-old Londoner can say. lol I only, weirdly, chose it 15 years ago because I loved "The Skye Boat Dong" which makes me nostalgic for a place I have never known.😀
Thanks to John Chu for reminding me of the absolutely gorgeous oboe obbligato. It is kind of funny how things go around. Peter Asher's mother taught George Martin how to play the oboe and Paul McCartney lived with the Asher family for a few years. Plus Gerry and the Pacemakers were good friends of the Beatles, rivals but played on the same bill and hung out together at the local hangouts. Two great Liverpool groups. 😊
1965 was a TIME. What amazing music week after week, month after month. Have you reacted to Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter yet? Or She's Not There or Lovers Concerto by the Toys. So much good music.
This was one of my favorite songs when I was growing up. I think it came out when I was in junior high. And you're just at the age where you're getting interested in the opposite sex and you have all these wonderful ideas about what love is only to have it crushed.
Like The Everly Brothers “crying in the rain” -both sings have helped me cope with emotions and romance. Knowing another has felt the same emotional turmoil helps.
Originally done by someone else but, it doesn’t come within a mile of this version. GREAT! Listen to their other songs as part of the British Invasion.
@@danielvolk237 Thanks for the info. I would have sworn that someone (an American male) recorded this song a year or so before Jerry & The Pacemakers but, I can’t find anything confirming this.
@@jjflash1645 I always loved the song I'll be there that was written by Bobby Darin. Gerry and the Pacemakers recorded it and it went to #1 in Canada. I think it only went to #9 in US. Anyway, Thanks for the nice comments. 👍🙃
BRIAN EPSTEIN WAS THEIR MGR\PRODUCER AS HE WAS FOR THE BEATLES😎😎😎 There were a few songs that were almost swapped that Lennon podcast hey wrote..."THE MERCY BEAT" WAS TAGGED ON BOTH GROUPS.😎😎😎
Quality song quality reaction. Love this song for years and it's on my playlist. Send it at karaoke a few times as well. Good work man. We'll be watching all of you on videos and new to your channel.
Thanks for your video. Re-listening to songs I haven't heard for a long time is like finding old friends again. You are kinder in your assessments than I would be, but because of that, I have gotten a fresh look at them. Keep up the good work. (When I grow up I want to be like you.)
The 1960s had the best music of all time. I love them so much. The arrangement of this song is perfection. Thank you for listening to so many great songs.
One of the most gorgeous ballads of the British Invasion. Another classic ballad from Gerry is "Ferry 'Cross the Mersey". Beautiful.
Agree with you 💯%. Love both songs. I also really love Gerry's voice.
Yes, even my parents liked this one.
Yes, both songs have been favorites since I was a little girl!
@@donnakubiski5572 I remember Gerry and the band performing a beautiful version of this one on the Sullivan Show. Harri played another of my favorites from Gerry, "I'll Be There" a few months back if not mistaken. Another great one.
@@charlesbishop4000 Your parents had great taste, Charles. Even though my parents were brought up in the '40s big band era, they could appreciate the British Invasion bands when we watched them together on Sullivan. The exception was the Stones, who I seem to recall them making fun of.
This song still sounds great after all these years and brings those 60s childhood memories flooding back. A truly great song.
I heard Gerry talk about this song, he and his girlfriend had an argument and she broke up with him. He was so distraught he wrote this song for her and sang it to her, they got married had two daughters and lived happily ever after.
This song comforted me after my husband died. Beautiful song.
"hold fast “! (1Thess.5 :21)
Even though this beautiful song is about a love gone wrong it reminds us that weeping endures for the night but there's joy in the morning ♥️❤️
"Ferry Cross the Mersey" is another gem.
George Martin plays the oboe obbligato and produced this gorgeous song. One of my favorite songs from the British Invasion years. Thanks Daniel and Harri.
Thanks for the info. Seems George played a couple of instruments then. Great producer as well.
@@rayj1011 Oboe was his instrument at the Music Academy. Started out on piano as a child. Did most of the orchestral scoring for The Beatles songs until Phil Spector was given the Let It Be tapes by Lennon.
Thanks John, for the great hints about GM. 🙃👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🤴🇬🇧
@@John_Chu Paul McCartney dated Jane Asher, Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon, and famous music manager/producer is her brother. The connection here is Margaret Eliot, their mother, was the one who taught George Martin the oboe at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama!!!
This was an overwhelmingly wonderful time! The British came with an artistic invasion. Indescribable! And then the Americans (Eagles, America, Poco, CSN&Y and Chicago) rose up. However, this wasn't another war. This was culture changing cooperation!
If memory serves me correctly, Gerry Marsden wrote this song i in a few minutes when he split with his girlfriend, Pauline in 1963. They subsequently patched up, married and stayed happily together until his death in 2021.
Great song. A classic.
They were the first act to top the British charts with their first three singles,"How Do You Do It", "I Like It"and
"You'll Never Walk Alone"
Another great classic from the best decade of music ever!!!
Amazing song great vocalists as well if you get a chance listen to long John baldry song let the heartache begin one hell of a voice this bloke has cheers for playing some amazing music
That “Mersey” sound!😊
In the days of AM radio often a person would be able to dedicate a song. I was 12 years (1964) and had my heart broken for the first time. My one true love had left me. A friend sent this song out for me. It really helped somewhat.
Gerry and the Pacemakers. Sounds like a senior citizen band. They were ahead of their time.
😂
That’s hysterical. All these years and I never conjured that image in my head about this band!😅
Do "Ferry Cross the Mersey" next. It's really a good one too.
MELANCHOLY PERFECTION.. everything works... So mournful, nostalgic, memories gone by yet hopeful beautiful....
This has to be one of their most beautiful songs, I think anyway. Thank you Daniel.🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦 and Harri.✌️
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You already know I agree with you right? Thanks Cyn. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴👍🙃
@@danielvolk237 You’ve never disagreed with me before. 😝
@@Cynthia... 🥰
Rickie Lee Jones does an amazing cover of this song. Amazing. ;-)
This is another great British group from the 60's during the Merseybeat scene. They had a lot in common with The Beatles as they both came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein, and were recorded by George Martin. They had a lot of great hits such as "How Do You Do It?", "I Like It", "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Ferry Cross The Mersey" etc. Sadly the lead singer Gerry Marsden died last year.
Don't forget "Ill Be There", a beauty.
❤ I know Jerry 😊 he's a lovely man, everyone knows Jerry 😂 he never misses a Liverpool game and always leads the Choir in the Kop anthem..he got awarded the freedom of the city many years ago and he's made good use of it 😂 I don't think he's had to buy a pint for 50 years...🤣🤣🤣
Gerry passed away over two years ago. An amazing singer and songwiter....R.I.P Gerry
How can you resist the wonderful Gerry Marsden and the Pacemakers? Why try? Great pick. Thank you, Harri and company
Have we done 'Ferry across the Mersey'? It was a favourite back then.
Great song by Gerry and the Pacemakers, one of many. Thanks Daniel.
Thanks for kind comment. I agree completely with you. 🙃👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🤴🇬🇧
I just love" Don't let the Sun Catch you Crying".
So soft and the music ,soothingly beautiful.Love it.RIP Gerry.
This takes me back, oh how beautiful!!
Nice song! When I think of Gerry and the Pacemakers I think of 'Ferry Cross the Mersey'. I remember hearing it on the radio with my paternal grandmother in her kitchen. Nostalgic!
hats off to 60s , its a proper song,
I love this song
This is the song they got their sole gold record for selling over one million copies internationally. It was largely composed by guitarist singer Gerry Marsden with bassist Les Chadwick but they all have been credited. Both José Feliciano and Gloria Estefan have done a cover version. First recording is by Lois Cordet to whom Gerry & gave the song first. It has been said that the band's roots were also in musicals and music hall / variety which had left the mark on Gerry Marsden's vocal style.
Good song and group. SMOOOOTH
Such a memorable emotional tune!
Great, Great song.
Great song, loved Garry's voice
The was always my favorite by them, though I really liked several of their others as well. Good reaction.
Daniel, very nice submission from wayyyback. I really enjoyed this. Well done, Harri!
Thanks pal for the nice comments. Always loved that oboe. Did not know it was George Martin who played it. 🙃👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴
If you liked his voice, Please listen to The Walker Brothers- The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore (1966). I believe you’d find their voices very enjoyable and powerful.
Thanks for the comment. Harri reacted to the Walker Bros. cover of the great Four Seasons song about a year or so ago. A great song.
Memories Than you Daniel and Harri
Gerry & the Pacemakers also had a movie (Ferry Cross the Mersey) that was out at the same time as the Beatles Hard Days Night movie. I saw them both head to head on a double feature back in the day. The Pacemaker movie is a little more obscure to find today.
HIGH HARRI... Great Tune. Remember it well.
Great song. Love it, they were a great band.
Hey Harri!
Fairy cross the Mercy. another hit
Always Loved Them! Another 'FAB' Group From Liverpool.❤❤❤. Unfortunately, Gerry Passed Away, At The Beginning of Last Year. He Always Seemed Like Such a Truly Beautiful, Nice Guy! R.I.P. 💔
Did had some great music!
This was part of the blueprint for making music that we in America were so blessed to hear and model in the early 60’s. Hearing the Pacemakers can bring me to tears…like it is now.
I always loved this song, thank you for reacting to this brings back many happy memories, look at how young they were and young people wore suits and ties, I sorta miss the classic style
It's funny that to me the year 2003 feels like yesterday. But back in the early 80's,when I was a kid, I listened to the Golden Oldies and the 60's seemed like ancient history.
This song brings me back to my early teens, both good and not so good.......teen angst?
Beautiful song it shows the diversity of the 60s music when both meaning lyrics and the musical instrumentation were important.
I agree with other Kenny, here is another great song from your British band Gerry & the Pacemakers “Ferry Cross the Mersey”
One of the biggest "last dance" prom songs ever!
Thanks Harri. I have been waiting for someone to react to this song. You also need to hear "Ferry Cross The Mersey". Happy St. Pat's Day!
Written by the band themselves and very different from "How Do You Do It?" 😊
Magical song
How Do You Do It
I Like It
I'll Be There
I'm the One
Ferry Cross The Mersey
From their 1964 album, " Crying", this is one of their most popular songs. From Liverpool, they were the 2nd group signed after The Beatles, by Brian Epstein. This song is so beautiful and was produced by George Martin. Gerry's great voice delivering beautiful lyrics, the beautiful strings and orchestral backing make this a tear worthy song. 😢 Such beauty. The Pacemakers sang this song on their debut on Ed Sullivan. Great reaction Harri.
Thanks Harri and Daniel. 👏 👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Loved Ferry Cross Thew Mersey.
Thanks Mary, The Canadians have the best taste in music. I grew up listening to Canadian radio every summer of my life. CJNR/CJNR in Blind River Ontario and of course the Midwest giant
CKLW in Detroit/Windsor. What great radio tunes. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴👍🙃
@Daniel Volk Such a beautiful song. I listened to 1050 Chum AM and then Q107 FM. Have a good night eh. 👍✌️🎶🇺🇲😊❤️🎶
The group was also managed by the Beatles' Brian Epstein. "Ferry Cross the Mersey" is another great track by them in a similar vein. Also, their hit recording "How Do You Do It" was a song (by outside writers) the Beatles turned down, though a demo recording by the Beatles exists out there.
I hate song with heavy strings and overwrought horns. THIS is perfect and the orchestral arrangement makes it. Loved this song for years, a classic.
Nice reaction. They were among the early groups of the British Invasion along with the Beatles, Stones, and the Dave Clark 5.
I still remembered most of the words! Thanks!
Love your smile there, right at the beginning. This is a goodie. It was BIG.
Thank you Daniel & Harri, one of my favourite bands from the British 🇬🇧Invasion! This really hits the heart strings 💜😻🇨🇦 Anytime I hear Gerry & The Pacemakers my heart skips a beat, and I’m a young girl in love 💋with this wonderful band !
This was always my favorite of theirs back in the day. I must have worn out my 45 I played it so much. Ferry cross the mercy was a pretty close second. These guys were magic. Thanks Harri. ☮
Rickie Lee Jones does a beautiful cover of this on her album Flying Cowboys, produced by Steely Dan's Walter Becker
Daniel, this was a great choice. I was ten years old when this was released and I was paying close attention to the radio and waiting for more songs from across the pond. Nice review from Harri 🌺✌️
Thanks Debbie for the kind comment. I was listening to the radio too. 🙃👍🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🤴
Managed by the Beatles manager Brian Epstein and produced by their producer George Martin.
In my house as a child we had an album by Jose Feliciano knocking around, and on it he covered this song. I probably prefer that version, but this is lovely, too.
Thanks Harri and thank you Daniel.
Thanks Charles for the kind comment. 🙃👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴
this was such a smash when i was in jr. high. music to make out by. !
One of my favorites by them is "Pretend."
Great slow dance song in high school. .
so pretty
Have you done his "Ferry Cross the Mersey?" I consider it his greatest hit.
Hi Mr. Harri, Great song and Great group.. ♠W.G.
Tin Soldier......Small Faces with P P Arnold....Banging
Good guys 🤩
Very beautiful.
Love that silvery 60s voice.
Lovely 🥰
I am glad you are being so successful Hari.
Although I am not from Liverpool,I always feel nostalgic hearing this as I first heard this in 1972 on a Spanish balcony in my first ever holiday abroad, where you could buy a TRIPLE Bacardi and Coke on a long slim glass for 10 PENCE....!!! This is a 1964 song from Gerry and Co.who were part of The "British Invasion" of The USA and,of course, these guys popularised the worldwide Football Anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone" as there were from Liverpool,like their team who's fans adopted the song.
Your nickname is one of my favorite places on earth . The isleif Skye. Thanks for the comment. 🇬🇧🤴🇨🇦🇺🇸👍🙃
@@danielvolk237 You are lucky Daniel to have been there, my friend which is more than this 68-year-old Londoner can say. lol
I only, weirdly, chose it 15 years ago because I loved "The Skye Boat Dong" which makes me nostalgic for a place I have never known.😀
@@Isleofskye Thanks for responding. I will tell you it is a beautiful piece of earth. 👍🙃🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧
Thanks to John Chu for reminding me of the absolutely gorgeous oboe obbligato. It is kind of funny how things go around. Peter Asher's mother taught George Martin how to play the oboe and Paul McCartney lived with the Asher family for a few years. Plus Gerry and the Pacemakers were good friends of the Beatles, rivals but played on the same bill and hung out together at the local hangouts. Two great Liverpool groups. 😊
The Mersey beat! Chad and Jeremy as well !
Many times when cloudy I call out to the sun : Come Out & Play !
Wonderful analysis and reaction Harri
This brings back great memories of my Jr. High School days in Miami. Beautiful song.
1965 was a TIME. What amazing music week after week, month after month. Have you reacted to Mrs Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter yet? Or She's Not There or Lovers Concerto by the Toys. So much good music.
Love that song.
This was one of my favorite songs when I was growing up. I think it came out when I was in junior high. And you're just at the age where you're getting interested in the opposite sex and you have all these wonderful ideas about what love is only to have it crushed.
Produced by the Beatles record producer George Martin!
Like The Everly Brothers “crying in the rain” -both sings have helped me cope with emotions and romance. Knowing another has felt the same emotional turmoil helps.
Originally done by someone else but, it doesn’t come within a mile of this version. GREAT! Listen to their other songs as part of the British Invasion.
I believe Gerry Marsden wrote this beauty. He wrote it after his girlfriend broke up with him. They made up and lived happily ever after. 🙃👍
@@danielvolk237 Thanks for the info. I would have sworn that someone (an American male) recorded this song a year or so before Jerry & The Pacemakers but, I can’t find anything confirming this.
@@jjflash1645 I always loved the song I'll be there that was written by Bobby Darin. Gerry and the Pacemakers recorded it and it went to #1 in Canada. I think it only went to #9 in US. Anyway, Thanks for the nice comments. 👍🙃
Try “Ferry Cross the Mersey” next!
BRIAN EPSTEIN WAS THEIR MGR\PRODUCER AS HE WAS FOR THE BEATLES😎😎😎 There were a few songs that were almost swapped that Lennon podcast hey wrote..."THE MERCY BEAT" WAS TAGGED ON BOTH GROUPS.😎😎😎
Quality song quality reaction. Love this song for years and it's on my playlist. Send it at karaoke a few times as well. Good work man. We'll be watching all of you on videos and new to your channel.
i love george martin’s orchestration on this one❤❤❤
👍🎶👏👏👏🎶♥️🌹
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Thanks for your video. Re-listening to songs I haven't heard for a long time is like finding old friends again. You are kinder in your assessments than I would be, but because of that, I have gotten a fresh look at them. Keep up the good work. (When I grow up I want to be like you.)
First album bought with my own money. Missed the Ferry in Mersey Liverpool by minutes☹️☹️☹️
Mix of styles? George Martin at work.