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#785 YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE Gerry & The Pacemakers
Liverpool was as pivotal a city in Sixties pop as Detroit. It was the cradle of the British Invasion and the place of origin for acts such as The Beatles, The Searchers, Billy J. Kramer and Gerry & The Pacemakers. The latter recorded a version of a song from the musical "Carousel" which, over time, has become intrinsically linked with the Merseyside city. 
"Carousel" opened on Broadway in 1945. "You'll Never Walk Alone" is the standout musical number from the show, sung by a dead character named Billy. The song features lyrics from Oscar Hammerstein II set to music composed by Richard Rodgers. It was an inspiring song for its time in history, after the Second World War. 
Over the decades, it had been covered by a wide array of artists, including Frank Sinatra, Doris Day Judy Garland, Roy Hamilton, Conway Twitty and Tony Sheridan. In 1963, Gerry & The Pacemakers recorded their timeless version. Lead singer Gerry Marsden's unique vocals - limitations and all - endeared the remake to the public and the group was rewarded with 4 weeks at #1 in the UK. This version will forever be associated with soccer clubs, especially the Liverpool football team. 

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