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In May 1989, a charity version of "Ferry Cross the Mersey" was released in aid of those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, which had claimed the lives of 95 Liverpool fans the previous month (a 96th, Tony Bland, died in 1993 as a consequence of that disaster and a 97th, Andrew Devine, in 2021).
In May 1989, a charity version of the Gerry and the Pacemakers song "Ferry Cross the Mersey" was released in aid of those affected. The record was produced by Stock Aitken Waterman and featured Liverpool musicians Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden (of the Pacemakers), Holly Johnson, and The Christians.
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 ...
On 18 April 1989, three days after the Hillsborough disaster in which 97 Liverpool F.C. fans died, he joined forces with Paul McCartney, the Christians, Holly Johnson, and the production trio Stock, Aitken & Waterman on a new version of "Ferry Cross the Mersey". [17] [28]
8 May 1989 Various Artists "Ferry Cross the Mersey" Marsden 1 -- 45 (non-album) 15 May 1989 Donna Summer "I Don't Wanna Get Hurt" Stock, Aitken, Waterman 7 -- -- Another Place and Time: 29 May 1989 Jason Donovan "Sealed with a Kiss" Udell, Geid 1 [17]-- 8 Ten Good Reasons "Just Call Me Up" Stock, Aitken, Waterman -- -- -- B-side 15 Jun 1989 Sonia
In 1989, SAW would have another No. 1 with McCartney on the Gerry and the Pacemakers hit – "Ferry Cross the Mersey" – recorded to raise funds for the victims and their families of the Hillsborough Disaster.
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 ...
On 18 April 1989, three days after the Hillsborough disaster in which 97 Liverpool F.C. fans died, he joined forces with Paul McCartney, the Christians, Holly Johnson, and his production trio Stock, Aitken & Waterman on a new version of "Ferry Cross the Mersey". [6]