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"Ferry Cross the Mersey" is a song written by Gerry Marsden. It was first recorded by his band Gerry and the Pacemakers and released in late 1964 in the UK and in 1965 in the United States. It was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number six in the United States [ 2 ] and number eight in the UK. [ 3 ]
Another of their most famous songs, "Ferry Cross the Mersey", refers to the River Mersey, which flows past Liverpool and was the title song for the film of the same name. The group also enjoyed some success in North America as part of the British Invasion , with seven of their singles reaching the US top 40, the most popular being " Don't Let ...
Ferry Cross the Mersey is a 1964 British musical film directed by Jeremy Summers and starring Gerry and the Pacemakers. [2] It was written by David Franden from a story by Tony Warren. The film tells the story of a group of art students as they humorously try to navigate the Liverpool beat scene. After the group enters a music competition ...
A couple of songs recorded for charity reached the top 10 in 1989. The single "Ferry Cross the Mersey" saw The Christians, Gerry Marsden, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Stock Aitken Waterman uniting as a tribute to victims of the Hillsborough Disaster where 96 football fans ultimately lost their lives. The single was a chart-topper for 3 weeks ...
Ferry Cross the Mersey / Abide with Me (with Paul McCartney, the Christians, Holly Johnson and Stock Aitken Waterman, PWE, 1989) [31] Red, White and Blue / Red, White and Blue (Backing Track) (Gerry Marsden and the England Supporters Club, Westmoor Music, 1990) [30] As Time Stood Still (The Sun: Gulf Aid, GULF, 1991) [30]
UK B: Ferry Cross the Mersey: A & US B: I'll Be There UK B: Ferry Cross the Mersey "Ferry Cross the Mersey" b/w "You You You" (UK); "Pretend" (US) 8 2 4 — — — — 12 6 A: Ferry Cross the Mersey UK B: Non-album track US B: How Do You Like It? A: Ferry Cross the Mersey UK B: I'll Be There US B: Gerry and the Pacemakers' Second Album
Johnson took part in a charity project for the Hillsborough disaster fund and recorded a popular single "Ferry Cross the Mersey" with Paul McCartney, the Christians and others. The single reached number 1 in the UK and Ireland. [13] After the 1990 remix album Hollelujah, Johnson released his second solo album in 1991.
Ferry Aid: Cover of the 1970 Beatles' hit (charity single for the Zeebrugge Disaster Fund) "Never Gonna Give You Up" Rick Astley US No. 1 "I Should Be So Lucky" Kylie Minogue 1988 "Especially for You" Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan 1989 "Too Many Broken Hearts" Jason Donovan "Hand on Your Heart" Kylie Minogue "Ferry Cross the Mersey"