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Who sang ferry crossing the Mersey 1989?
The Christians
Paul McCartneyHolly JohnsonGerry MarsdenStock Aitken Waterman
Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey/Artists
What does Ferry Cross the Mersey meaning?
Song title and lyrics “Mersey” refers to the River Mersey in northwest England, a river that flows into the Irish Sea at Liverpool. The song is often misspelled as “Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey”, but according to the song’s lyrics, the track is correctly titled “Ferry Cross the Mersey”.
What was Gerry and the Pacemakers first hit?
How Do You Do It
The classic Gerry and the Pacemakers song “How Do You Do It,” was the band’s debut single. The song was released in 1963 in the United Kingdom. The song went straight to number one in the United Kingdom.
Who wrote ferry?
Gerry Marsden
Ferry Cross the Mersey/Lyricists
Who first sang Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Gerry and the Pacemakers
“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….Ferry Cross the Mersey.
| “Ferry Cross the Mersey” | |
|---|---|
| Producer(s) | George Martin |
| Gerry and the Pacemakers singles chronology |
Who wrote the song Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Ferry Cross the Mersey/Artists
What song did paul McCartney write for Gerry and the Pacemakers?
Versions by the Fourmost and Gerry & the Pacemakers
| “Hello Little Girl” | |
|---|---|
| Single by the Fourmost | |
| Label | Parlophone |
| Songwriter(s) | Lennon–McCartney |
| Producer(s) | George Martin |
What was Gerry and The Pacemakers biggest hit?
Gerry & the Pacemakers Greatest Hits
| Sample this album Title by Artist 0:00 / 0:00 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roll over Beethoven | $1.29 |
| 2 | Ferry Cross the Mersey | $1.29 |
| 3 | You’ll Never Walk Alone | $1.29 |
| 4 | I’m the One | $1.29 |
What year did Gerry and the Pacemakers?
| Gerry and the Pacemakers | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 1956–1966, 1972-2018 |
| Labels | Columbia (EMI) (UK) Laurie (US) United Artists (US) Capitol (Canada) Parlophone (UK) |
| Website | gerryandthepacemakers.co.uk |
| Past members | Gerry Marsden Freddie Marsden Arthur Mack Les Chadwick Les Maguire Jose McLaughlin Billy Kinsley Pete Clarke |
When was the song Ferry Cross the Mersey released?
1965
Ferry Cross the Mersey/Released
What year was Ferry Cross the Mersey?
Ferry Cross the Mersey/Released
“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 and number eight in the UK.
What year was Ferry Cross the Mersey a hit?
1964
Marsden’s band was one of the biggest success stories of the Merseybeat era, and in 1963 became the first to have their first three songs top the chart. The band’s other best known hit, Ferry Cross The Mersey, came in 1964. It was written by Marsden himself as a tribute to his city, and reached number eight.