Its a catchy one ive known since i was a kid, but i didnt realize until we were planning our trip to liverpool that taking a ferry cross the mersey was something you could actually do. 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 dvd 1965 movie liverpool ferry. The success of the beatles of course opened the door to a basket full of other british bands. The song ferry cross the mersey was originally released as. So ferry, cross the mersey cause this lands the place i love and here ill stay people they rush everywhere each with their own secret care so ferry, cross the mersey and always take me there the place i love people around every corner they seem to smile and say we dont care what your name is boy well never turn you away so ill continue to say. Ferry cross the mersey various artists christians holly johnson paul mccartney gerry marsden stock aitken waterman. It is frequently considered to be their version of the beatles a hard days night the film shows the story of art students gerry and fred marsden, les maguire, and les chad chadwick as they humorously try to navigate the liverpool beat scene. Ferry cross the mersey has delicate, soundtracklike strings and flute, produced by beatles producer george martin, before the beatles had used strings on any of their records. It is not available on home video i belive that neil aspinall owns the rights to the movie. The christians, holly johnson, paul mccartney, gerry. Ferry cross the mersey is a 1965 musical film featuring gerry and the pacemakers. The album which accompanied the longgone ferry cross the mersey film also had some decent guest tracks by fellow liverpudlians the fourmost and cilla black, and a moody instrumental by the george martin orchestra. Taking a ferry cruise across the river mersey is such a strong liverpool tradition that it was immortalized in the 1964 gerry and the pacemakers song ferry cross the mersey.
Our on board commentary highlights the river merseys key landmarks as well as their history, so the cruise is the perfect mix of fun and education for your class. Toxtethborn marsden wrote nine songs for the film, including the title track of the same name and the single its gonna be alright. Ferry cross the mersey also features quality musical selections throughout and its a joy to listen to. Learn more about the fascinating history of the river mersey, and see incredible views of the unesco world heritage waterfront from the deck of the famous mersey ferry. A smash hit on both sides of the atlantic, it remains one of liverpools most popular anthems, covered by numerous artists over the years. Ferry cross the mersey was a 1964 song, film, and soundtrack album. Although our trip to liverpool was very much a beatlescentered holiday, we did find time on our last day to walk down to the river and explore albert dock and the pier head. It is a celebration of liverpool itself but without idolisation or. Ferry cross the mersey 1964 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten.
Dating from 1964 these images would have been displayed in cinema foyers to promote the showing of the film. Provided to youtube by believe sas ferry cross the mersey gerry the pacemakers marvin gaye marvin gaye grandes exitos del ano 1964. The ferry cross the mersey soundtrack album was released on emis columbia graphophone label in the u. River cruises can be boarded from any of the three ports. Ferry cross the mersey also features quality musical selections throughout and its. Liverpool is one of the most filmed cities in the uk, and our two mersey ferries can be hired to provide unique locations and backdrops for filming and photography shoots. Buy ferry across the mersey 1965 dvd from amazons movies store. Ferry cross the mersey 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ferry cross the mersey 1964 ferry cross the mersey. It has been released on cd in various formats, and i purchased two versions back in 2009. Ferry cross the mersey 1965 directed by jeremy summers.
It has been released on cd in various formats, and i purchased two versions back. Anytime i even so much as thought about writing this post, id get that song stuck in my head for the rest of the day. Gerry and the pacemakers, the fourmost, the black knights, cilla black, earl royce and the olympics, and the blackwells. B6 gerry and the pacemakers ferry cross the mersey.
Gerry and the pacemakers ferry cross the mersey 1965. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Then hop off the ferry and visit the beatles story at the royal albert dock to learn more about the life and music of the fab four. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto int. Gerry and fred marsden, les mcguire, and les chad chadwick portray themselves in a romp through the early 1960s liverpool beat scene. While the pacemakers film isnt nearly as smart and the band members arent nearly as engaging as the beatles, there is plenty of heart and honesty to go around. In common with the beatles, they came from liverpool, were manag. The song is from the film of the same name and was released on its soundtrack album. Gerry and the pacemakers dont try and be what theyre not. It was a hit on both sides of the atlantic, reaching number six in the united states and number eight in the uk. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news.
For the first time in three days, we actually had some pretty decent weather, too, making it the perfect time to complete the last thing on my todo list in liverpool taking a ferry cross the mersey. Gerry and fred marsden, les mcguire, and les chad chadwick portray. Dont let the sun catch you crying ferry cross the mersey duration. Gerry and the pacemakers were an english beat group prominent in the 1960s merseybeat scene. The ferries sail across the water to birkenhead woodside ferry terminal and seacombe ferry terminal on the wirral peninsula. The film shows the story of art students gerry and fred marsden, les maguire, and les chad chadwick as they humorously try to navigate the liverpool beat scene. Gerry and the pacemakers ferry cross the mersey discogs.
Ferry cross the mersey movie trailer 1964 bobby cole. Brian epstein presents ferry cross the mersey featuring. For a better experience on mubi, update your browser. It is frequently considered to be their version of the beatles a hard days night. Ferry cross the mersey and a hard days night were both shot by gilbert taylor who also. Both the uk and us editions feature music by gerry and the pacemakers, although other artists featured include the george martin orchestra, cilla black, the fourmost, the black knights, earl royce and the olympics, and the blackwells it was released on the columbia label in the uk and united artists in the us. The christians, holly johnson, paul mccartney, gerry marsden. Ferry cross the mersey is a song written by gerry marsden. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Ferry cross the mersey was written by gerry marsden and released by gerry and the pacemakers in the uk in 1964 as a teaser for the film with the. Lambretta fun scenes from ferry cross the mersey youtube. Mersey ferries depart regularly from the pier head ferry terminal, next to the famous liver building on the mersey river waterfront. Ferry cross the mersey 1964 ferry cross the mersey 1964. Both the uk and us editions feature music by gerry and the pacemakers, although other artists featured include the george martin orchestra, cilla black, the fourmost, the black knights, earl royce and the olympics, and the blackwells. Apr 28, 2014 ferry cross the mersey various artists christians holly johnson paul mccartney gerry marsden stock aitken waterman. Enjoy this, great lambretta li 150 scooter riding footage from gerry and the pacemakers from the movie ferry cross the mersey from 1964, enjoy. So ferry cross the mersey cause this lands the place i love and here ill stay ferry cross the mersey by gerry and the pacemakers. In the mid1990s a musical theatre production also titled ferry cross the mersey related gerry marsdens merseybeat days. After gerrys girlfriend dodie julie samuel helps the group enter a music competition, their instruments are misplaced but are ultimately found in time for them to. Lambretta fun scenes from ferry cross the mersey duration. Julie samuel in ferry cross the mersey 1964 ferry cross the mersey 1964.
The bonus cuts arent quite up to the same level, but theyre pretty hard to come by otherwise. In 1989, a charity version of the song was recorded by liverpool artists the christians, holly johnson, paul mccartney, gerry marsden, and stock aitken waterman. Enjoy liverpools ultimate sightseeing experience on our 50minute daily river explorer cruises. Mersey ferries river explorer cruise mersey ferries. Jan 16, 2017 behold the british invasion gerry marsden. Gerry and the pacemakers baby youre so good to me writtenby marsden b3 gerry and the pacemakers ill wait for you writtenby marsden b4 gerry and the pacemakers shes the only girl writtenby marsden b5 cilla black. It was described by the film s trailer as an explosion of musical fun. Coordinates the mersey ferry is a ferry service operating on the river mersey in north west england, between liverpool to the east and birkenhead and wallasey on the wirral peninsula to the ferries have been used on this route since at least the 12th century, and. Art students by day and musicians by night the boys big break comes by winning a local talent contest. Ferry cross the mersey song the paul mccartney project.
Ferry cross the mersey sometimes written ferry cross the mersey is a song written by gerry marsden. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Dec 02, 2018 ferry cross the mersey was written by gerry marsden and released by gerry and the pacemakers in the uk in 1964 as a teaser for the film with the same name, and the us in 1965 the same year as. It is only the 24th longest river in the united kingdom, but its impact on the world underlies the commonly quoted theory that size isnt everything.
Cruise the river mersey and see liverpools unseco world heritage waterfront on a 50minute river explorer cruise. The movie is about the bands allornothing shot at fame and fortune at a merseyside music competition. Ferry cross the mersey is the soundtrack for the 1965 film of the same title. Gerry was gerry marsden the lead singer and this film would have been a breakout for them as much as a hard days night would have been for the fab four. Gerry and the pacemakers ferry cross the mersey lyrics. The 50minute river explorer trip from pier head provides spectacular views of the unesco world heritage liverpool waterfront, a fascinating sail through liverpools past, and a chance to hear the legendary 1960s gerry and the pacemakers song ferry cross the mersey. The river mersey is one of the worlds most famous waterways. From monday 6 april the morning and evening commuter services will be temporarily suspended due to a significant fall in demand but. Enjoy a 50minute river explorer cruise on the world famous mersey ferry, and see incredible views of liverpools unesco world heritage waterfront. Ferry across the mersey was produced by epstein and it not only features gerry and the pacemakers but a whole range of artists familiar to those who treasure the liverpool rock scene.
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