Who originally sang Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Gerry and the Pacemakers
Ferry Cross the Mersey
| “Ferry Cross the Mersey” | |
|---|---|
| Songwriter(s) | Gerry Marsden |
| Producer(s) | George Martin |
| Gerry and the Pacemakers singles chronology | |
| “It’s Gonna Be Alright” (1964) “Ferry Cross the Mersey” (1964) “I’ll Be There” (1965) |
What did Gerry and the Pacemakers song?
You’ll Never Walk AloneFerry Cross the MerseyDon’t Let the Sun Catch You CryingHow Do You Do It?I Like ItI’ll Be There
Gerry and the Pacemakers/Songs
Did the Beatles record Ferry Cross the Mersey?
“Ferry Cross the Mersey” was produced by George [now Sir George] Martin, who was responsible for almost all of the records recorded by The Beatles. There was a film called Ferry Cross the Mersey and the song and the film took off together. The song reached the top ten in the UK in 1964 and in the USA in 1965.
Who sang the Mersey Ferry 1989?
The ChristiansGerry MarsdenHolly JohnsonStock Aitken WatermanPaul McCartney
Ferry ’Cross the Mersey/Artists
Are any members of Gerry and the Pacemakers still alive?
Original bass player Les Chadwick died on 26 December 2019. Gerry Marsden died on 3 January 2021.
What was the biggest hit for Gerry and the Pacemakers?
Marsden began writing most of their songs, including “I’m the One”, “It’s Gonna Be All Right” and “Ferry Cross the Mersey”, as well as their first and biggest US hit, “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” (Laurie 3251), which peaked at No. 4.
Why is it called the Mersey?
The River Mersey (/ˈmɜːrzi/) is a river in the North West of England. Its name is derived from Old English and means “boundary river”, possibly referring to its having been a border between the ancient kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria.
Who wrote Gerry and the Pacemakers songs?
Original songs
| Title | Written by | Originally by |
|---|---|---|
| Come Back to Me | Gerry Marsden | Gerry & The Pacemakers |
| Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying | Gerry Marsden, Les Chadwick, Les Maguire, Fred Marsden | Louise Cordet |
| Don’t You Ever | Gerry Marsden | Gerry and The Pacemakers |
| Ferry Cross the Mersey | Gerry Marsden | Gerry and The Pacemakers |
Is Gerry Marsden married?
Pauline MarsdenGerry Marsden / Spouse (m. 1965–2021)
Marsden had an older brother, Freddie, who co-founded and played drums in Gerry and the Pacemakers and who died in 2006. In 1965, Marsden married Pauline Behan, and they had two daughters, Yvette and Victoria. In September 2003, Marsden had triple bypass heart surgery at Broad Green Hospital in Liverpool.
Are there any members of Gerry and the Pacemakers still alive?
What year did Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying come out?
1964Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying / Released
Did Gerry Marsden have a pacemaker?
Gerry underwent a triple bypass heart surgery in 2003, before having a second heart operation in 2016, and ultimately had a pacemaker of his own fitted, which he once joked wasn’t ‘funny’ given his band’s name. Asked last year whether he found it ironic that his band was called The Pacemakers, Gerry replied: ‘No.