Duncan Laurence - You'll Never Walk Alone | Liverpool Songbook | Grand Final | Eurovision 2023

[@silversnackan7037]

Highlight of the entire Eurovision 2023. Duncan's vocals, the choir, everyone in unity, footage from Ruslana in Kyiv. It was nothing short of beautiful perfection.

[@GamesOnHardMode]

Went into last night as a Eurovision skeptic and walked away "getting it" for the first time. Seeing representatives of all these different cultures coming together like this was beautiful.

[@DerLiesl]

Thank you for being open minded ❤

[@jtb357]

❤ 🎉 welcome 😊

[@connollyclara]

The high moment of Eurovision 23. Liverpool, who used this song to express solidarity in its own moment of sorrow and struggle, now sings it for and with Kyiv

[@adamgrimsley2900]

It's always dragged out in mawkish sentimentally for faux oppression.

[@LoCoAde87]

​@@adamgrimsley2900 Knuckledragger says what?

[@user-ec1mo6nm8c]

@@adamgrimsley2900 and? better than it being overused like Imagine.

[@KGI_KlikoNL]

Partly incorrectly. As it is song by a Dutch person. He picked it as because of several things, the fact it is YNWA, it is sung by/in Liverpool and by Feyenoord, club his grandfather and father like.

[@adamgrimsley2900]

@@LoCoAde87 you didn't understand?

[@compactreview]

THIS is why we *love Eurovision.* The culture richness and unity is more than any other event is creating.

[@Suckit180]

Unfortunately it is not about music anymore.

[@egel7736]

@@Suckit180 It has never truly been about music, babes. A real Eurovision fan knows that.

[@compactreview]

@@Suckit180 why unfortunately? It's so much more than just music. It's about emotions, coping, having fun and for most bonding of Europe. 🌍

[@unthenner5519]

Up until the voting begins 😂

[@Suckit180]

@@egel7736 its more of a freakshow.

[@petrasskirmantas4290]

The best three minutes in Eurovision history which i remember. Laurence was amazing, song was chosen perfectly, message was right, Ruslana singing from free Kyiv was unbelievable. From first sound i knew that i will need tissues. So touched, so emotional. Well done, really well done Liverpool. YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE UKRAINE. I am Lithuanian and this words are not just words for us.

[@LeePowell-q3h]

The woman crying at the end pretty much summed up what the majority of people in Liverpool were feeling. Our city has been incredible this past week and I hope we did Ukraine proud 💛💙

[@Nerdyrockstar1313]

You did! We Ukrainians are grateful and emotional about all this support 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦 thank you 🙏🏻

[@anastacialuzina5837]

Yes,you totally did!Thank you so much for support❤️It's really important for us❤️

[@lbhorizon]

Not just in Liverpool.. I'm in Malta,🇲🇹 and still crying reading these messages.. 😢 so touching!

[@rogadip]

You did it so well, Liverpool be proud! //Sweden

[@EllisTheMenace2001]

Absolutely incredible💙💛Ukraine so glad we made you proud! Liverpool my city I’m proud of us all coming together!

[@Ella-is4pl]

As a person studying in Liverpool and getting to experience all this, I cried when he, one of the best winners, sang this. Couldn't be any happier.

[@petjuh1985]

Goosebumps when they walked on the stage. You will not be alone Ukraine!

[@johnhaakmat8861]

♥

[@Galaick]

I don't think there's a better feeling in music than when the entire crowd is singing along with you

[@bailzzzzzz]

What a superb performance, and poignant message. Reminding us what is really important, while representing both the people of Ukraine, and Liverpool beautifully. A real highlight of the whole show.

[@KunigaikstisVilgaudasII]

Well done UK, well done... Amazing solidarity!

[@chrislfc2317]

Liverpool*

[@BossySwan]

@@chrislfc2317Liverpool is in the UK love

[@capybara2450]

@@chrislfc2317 The BBC is funded by people across the UK and most of the people who organised this were not from Liverpool, nor nowhere near it.

[@TheSuperlambanana]

I’ve never cried at Eurovision before but this is why Liverpool hosted - this song is perfect. It is emotional to everyone who hears it, it is a beautiful song. You’ll never walk alone ❤

[@MARIASANCHEZ-et7cb]

Como española es el himno más bonito del mundo, tengo que ir a Liverpool a escuchar ese pedazo himno

[@theedgeofcurrentunderstanding]

A truly magical moment. Liverpool's own anthem of pain and strength, resolve and hope sung and shared for the people of Ukraine. A heartfelt message of support and solidarity. Always remember, not only are we by your side, but also be sure that every hand in Ukraine is held by one in Liverpool, so there is never a need to walk alone. X ❤️

[@kahuna3901]

A beautiful moment. Slava Ukraine

[@SilverStrumer]

Duncan finally got to perform as an interval act for Eurovision. He wasn’t able to do it in 2021 because he tested positive for COVID.

[@jennifermcateer1689]

I'd forgotten that. And Dadi Freyr finally got to perform on a Eurovision stage

[@Gosia_13]

Exactly!

[@squidink3470]

@@jennifermcateer1689 I yelled when Dadi showed up haha. I was gutted when he didn't get to perform (and win!) in 2020.

[@blackscorpion65]

That's what he said.... A lot of the Dutch people who are able to think for themselves know not to trust what he says by now, even then there were many doubts... but fan-sheep will always believe what diva Duncan feeds them as truth 😂

[@Noah_-lp8kt]

@@blackscorpion65 gozer tyf gewoon een keer op met jullie complot theorieën

[@Taalneuroot]

Now THIS is what Eurovision is all about. Sure, there are pyrotechnics and silly costumes, but in the end it’s a celebration of friendship, diversity and music. We come together each year to celebrate and support each other and it means so much to so many of us. ❤

[@wonderwoman5528]

I got choked up when everyone held hands and came together. How could you not feel deeply touched by this? After all Ukraine has been through/still going through. Ukraine 🇺🇦 we are with you, always 🫶 🕯

[@1habibiful]

Yes, like the Palestinian people are going through so much for decades. Ah well, Israel can sing at the ESC. Such double standards. Sad.

[@ЮліяАрхангородська-ь2ж]

😢🫶

[@ahli27_tv]

Watched it 239043 times, still can't get over this. It's Eurovision in it's most beautiful form. That's why i love this contest

[@Nieugięty8]

Eurovision shows how Europe can be united. Beautiful

[@amardhol9149]

No - half the euro members are corrupt. And ukraine is a nazi state

[@jesmondmoore4227]

This was the best song of the night by far. This spine-tingling rendition is immortal. It inspires people through their difficult moments .... at the end of the storm there’s a golden sky ... well done Liverpool ... YNWA .... greetings from Malta!!

[@jamesmulrooney3309]

I'm from liverpool and my mum is housing ukrainian refugees and they're lovely and im not a football fan but this makes me cry cos where there is devision there can be greater unity if we all stand together in hope for a better world ❤

[@squidink3470]

How lovely; your mum's a treasure.

[@noxsly27]

Thank u brother❤

[@AmazingJohnny]

God bless your mommy, sir 🙏🇺🇦❤️🇬🇧 !

[@marymcdonald5022]

Liverpool Ukraine and the UK put on a great show for eurovision.loved it.congrats from Ireland

[@catherinev5201]

The greatest moment of yesterday’s show ! Thank you Liverpool for the feelings ! Praying for humanity and unity!

[@laustudie]

He sung it very well, but what is more important is the message behind it. We are with you Ukraine :)! , you will never walk alone.

[@murphygg]

I'm glad we did such a good job for them! Slava Ukraini! YNWA!

[@AmazingJohnny]

God bless you ! Many thanks ❤🇺🇦 !

[@rogadip]

@@murphygg Indeed you did. The arrangement was rated as one of the best in ESC history by the commentators of Sweden.

[@grahamfrear9270]

That guy was sang that song was absolutely fantastic. I think he was Dutch. 🇬🇧♥️🇳🇱🇺🇦

[@grahamfrear9270]

That's what you get when two countries work together one of the best Eurovision ever and you'll never walk alone 🇬🇧♥️🇺🇦

[@Heroesrules1994]

I was so glad Duncan got to be back on the Eurovision stage after missing his home Eurovision performance after contracting covid in 2021.

[@to_mi7128]

I am proud of this performance, fantastic ! Stay strong Ukraine

[@Agnieszka943]

Najpiękniejsze wykonanie tego finału Eurowizji w Liverpoolu 🇺🇦💙💛

[@mallaka8]

God, I was in tears at this. Never have I watched Eurovision as a blubbering wreck. This was incredibly emotional and moving.

[@PepsiAddict6598]

Wow. I’m a United fan but this brought me to tears. Absolutely beautiful. We stand with you Ukraine. YNWA

[@jameshambis]

Chelsea fan here and I absolutely loved this too.

[@marcusbeckius6432]

Liverpool fan and together we stand❤️💪

[@Keffertje666]

😂😂 good to know you guys are football fans 🤡

[@chrislfc2317]

​@@Keffertje666 What?

[@cruger2984]

LIVERPOOL FAN HERE

[@TomNook.]

I loved how the crowd sung it for most of the time

[@Zomerset]

It’s not often I cry, but I couldn’t hold back the tears during this performance.

[@knutborgan9173]

Probably the most touching, symbolic and powerful interval act in the history of Eurovision. Absolutely wonderful, and I really hope putin saw this❤ Slava Ukraina 💪

[@bieituns]

It's Joe Biden who needs to see it

[@knutborgan9173]

@@bieituns 🤡

[@Griffinlegion303]

And Israelis too

[@ArmTVSet]

Thank you so much!

[@nicholashall4625]

@@bieituns yes it would be great if he saw it. He supports Ukraine too and it would be good to show him how united Europe is. Trump should see it too to show him how misguided his support for Putin is

[@Leviwosc]

With Duncan the Netherlands were still present at this Grand Final. He did it very well.

[@ltheroadtripper7701]

Yes and one of Käärijä's Cha cha dancers is Dutch, sorry a little proud 😂

[@zxzsczbg]

omg Duncan is such a good singer

[@5Fem5Fem]

@@ltheroadtripper7701 and Bridges by Alika was written by Wouter Hardy, also Dutch

[@blackscorpion65]

The guy didn't really perform that well, he just had a great song 😉

[@tillypattiasina9206]

@@blackscorpion65 He sang it very well and cleanly and with a lot of passion, if you can't sing trap or not, you can't bring this song either.

[@Lapkaya]

I watched this in bomb shelter. I’m crying and wanna say We so appreciate you for support and your big hearts ♥️ 🇺🇦

[@Masada1911]

I understand it may not always feel the most evident but always please try to remember that there are many people all around the world who support your country 🇺🇦🇳🇱

[@grahamfrear9270]

♥️

[@Dmitro22ll]

❤🇺🇦

[@socire72]

U sure? Women and children were evacuated, it’s only men left?

[@MJ-po7je]

there will be peace when russia defeat nazis. without nazis ukraine people will be free

[@cameronclarkhull]

i've never cried so much on Saturday night. A couple years ago, just in eurovision 2021 week, I was going through the worst period of my life. Mental health issues, an affair and I lost my father the same time. I know this isn't anything compared to how Ukraine is going through, but it really hit me in my heart. Being with with eurovision family meant the world to me, and I had the best week of my life in Liverpool. YNWA Ukraine ❤

[@aliceameliajoseph9436]

Hope you are alright 🤍.

[@alinanosar5913]

Bless you 🥺🙏

[@babenvika4457]

So symbolic ❤ thank you world from supporting Ukraine. Because all of you guys we still fighting and still strong.

[@murphygg]

YNWA Slava Ukraini

[@________________Aprilfools63__]

Sending love from liverpool YNWA❤️ 💙💛 keep on fighting slava ukraini!

[@fridarey]

We know you would do the same for us. We're with you all the way - your friendship and resilience makes our continent better.

[@ehmha3641]

Slava Ukraini!

[@leahcar]

God bless every one of you! Slava Ukraini! With love from Liverpool, UK

[@shelleyinches8689]

So many reasons for this to be a finale number. It brings home the fact that we all stand with Ukraine and what a wonderful tribute. Just beautiful to see all these performers for the occasion 🫶🏼

[@DoubleWavedYellows]

If this doesn’t bring a lump to your throat, nothing else will. Absolutely stunning, and the image of watching all the hosts and singers walking out onto the stage to join in, plus the audience in Liverpool and Ukraine all singing along was simply incredible. Bravo Liverpool, what a show you put on.

[@brammichielsen7778]

Surely I cannot be the only one who got goosebumps at 2:10 seeing Ruslana and the others? Well knowing that Ruslana was there in 2014 on Maidan and has been a symbol of Ukrainian courage and perseverance ever since! It was a heartfelt song, but it gave me tears, tears of hope. Stay strong Ukraine!

[@OwainCynanRoberts]

Gosh dammit, the feels man. The FEELS. This performance shows that Ukraine really deserves all the love we have. Best wishes from Wales. YNWA 🇺🇦

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

@The Ident Marathon That's the thing about helping (in whatever way we can), giving to & caring about others, it makes the giver feel good as well as the recipient. Hateful, mean spirited people don't realise what they are missing!💗

[@squidink3470]

@@minskysfeedbackyianni1302 Right? Being a dick just makes two people miserable, whereas helping somebody makes two people feel good. Then think of it on a larger scale; which one makes more sense?It's simple maths.

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

@Squid Ink Yes, agreed. Being decent towards others makes life easier for all of us, it oils the machinery of life. Though I think we should still always call out wrongs & not make excuses for them, that would just makes us complicit.

[@katrin896]

At that moment, the entire Europe sang along. At that moment, the entire Europe was behind Ukraine. This hit me in the feels 💙💛

[@Premo81]

Its naiv and emotional people like you that create wars. Read and think!!

[@lbhorizon]

I cried my heart out watching this from Malta 🇲🇹 .. what an emotional moment!

[@annav2648]

It gave me goosebumps. If it was a competing song, it would be the first time after approximately 10 years, i would vote for a song again. Edit to add: Liverpool - UK you did an amazing job organising this song contest

[@louisrutten5385]

The best ever!!!

[@Sashamae03]

I watched this live in the cinema with my friend and I burst into tears seeing everyone stood up from there seats singing at the top of there lungs arms round each other showing pride in being British in was just incredibly emotional

[@erikalsgaard8880]

What a song. What a city! WHAT AN EVENT! Thank you Liverpool for an incredible evening. Thank you Ukraine and the people of Ukraine for your incredible strength. You will never walk alone♥

[@kwark2394]

Best moment of the night, i sing it in front on my TV From France!

[@oliverdravenau347]

The most emotional moment in Eurovision history. Well done Liverpool 👍🇬🇧🇩🇪

[@marinsomborac3477]

What a performance..Beautiful voice and message...We stand with you Ukraine!!!

[@roysheriff128]

So proud of our city and what they have done for Ukraine

[@javcollao]

The way I cried watching this live, and a room full of people singing along. It was magical.

[@piccamix9345]

I was screaming at my tv for this, it perfectly captures the spirit of liverpool. Great city, great people.

[@jasiekniezbedny3243]

Just went back to this act after a year and it's quite literally crushing how everything's changed. From the highest point of being united by music to the mockery of those words. I miss the eurovision loved by people, created by people and for people. I miss acts where leaving the audiences mics on only enhanced them enourmously, I miss Eurovision filled with love.

[@veronikavlasova8953]

I am listening to this performance on repeat. I cannot hold the tears almost every time at the end of the video. It is very heartwarming to read all the comments of support and love 💛 Thank you for unity, thank you for all the love you send to us, thank you for creating amazing show on our behalf. It helps! ❤ P.S. I know that when there will be no energy in the future to move on, I will go to this video and comment's section. And it will give me a space to express the pain and fill it in with love that surrounds this performance ✨

[@MushroomHaterProductions]

I almost started crying as everybody joined Duncan on the stage. 🥲💙💛

[@WelshGaymer93]

I can't believe I've never heard this song before the grand final. It's truly a masterpiece song. After hearing the original Duncan did it justice. A really emotional performance. Thank you Duncan for always being you ❤

[@rubengroen2934]

My goodness, if I would've been from Liverpool, I would be so proud right now. Your city did an amazing job of hosting this unique edition of Eurovision. Lovely greeting from The Netherlands 🎉❤

[@mjohn5921]

Singing this masterpiece. IN LIVERPOOL! To express the entirety of europe's solidarity with UKRAINE! Good god and people ask why we love eurovision... got chills!!!!

[@Richie.G.String]

This is why Eurovision is so special. I'm Australian. One half of my ancestry is Ukrainian and the other half is British. A great coming together. Peace, love and happiness to all.

[@WesleyTRVOfficial]

Duncan is always the true winner of the Netherlands from Israel.

[@daedalus7677]

I'm about as far away from this as you can get - further than Australia - and I'm very proud of my home city of Liverpool right now!! Well done, everybody!

[@MM-vx3xh]

O momento mais alto do Festival! A Europa unida pela Ucrânia 🇺🇦 abraço de Portugal🇵🇹

[@saurock87]

I'M CRYING. GOOSEBUMPS WITH THIS. INCREDIBLE.

[@kwakii1989]

Well done UK, well done Liverpool. This was the most heartbreaking moment of Eurovision, thanks for you and your support to Ukraine ❤️❤️💙💛

[@paulleigh8978]

Wow so proud of my city in honour of Ukraine. YNWA. Peace be with you all ❤

[@genericmeme]

*honour

[@paulleigh8978]

@genericmeme it's a comment on you tube. So sad

[@squidink3470]

Well done Liverpool from this country bumpkin in the south west 😁😁

[@smem7]

The most touching moment, beautiful song, amazing performance and singer, love from Italy ❤

[@shuyansheng5337]

That’s heartwarming. I really like that performance since everyone standing together in the stage center like the whole world is united. As a bvb fan, you never walk along is also one of our team songs. Greeting from Ireland!

[@itsjustChingiz]

İts a special Liverpool song, not "our team" song

[@grahamfrear9270]

This Dutch guy was absolutely fantastic it was one of the best artists on the show such an emotional. As a time in all our life's beautiful when they are all joined in the singing 🇬🇧♥️🇺🇦🌍🌎

[@marktjeffrey]

The nearest thing to a hymn that we've had at Eurovision in many years. Powerful stuff.

[@picspics6574]

This song is the best song to connect with the whole world and show our love for Ukraine. Good job Duncan ❤

[@Seeusoon1]

It was the most beautiful moment at Eurovision❤️ I cry as I watch it🥹

[@priya9194]

He is the best Eurovision winner of recent times. There is just something so amazing about him. He was not even my winner that year but so so deserved

[@Gosia_13]

I agree! I fell in love with his voice since I first heard Arcade

[@priya9194]

@@Gosia_13 yes I loved the song leading up to the semis but then he sang live and I was like that's it, Luca or Sergey has nothing on this anymore, they can try 😜

[@Tony.H03]

He's such a good artist, but sadly in his personal relationships he's apparently not as... nice. (I know a few of his acquaintances). He still did us proud tho 🇳🇱♥🇺🇦

[@priya9194]

@@Tony.H03 wow really? He does look too self focused. Maybe that's how big artists are. A bit narcissistic in their approach

[@Tony.H03]

@@priya9194 yea, quite the narcissist apparently (also kinda how he's known in Dutch media more generally, except when he coaches ppl, then he is apparently very very defensive of them)

[@Tobfunka]

One of the best moments of the show. Goosebumps from Liverpool to Kiew.

[@AmazingJohnny]

Kyiv is correct ❤

[@amaze.6867]

Thank you Duncan! ❤ YNWA for Liverpool ❤

[@anna_fadeeva]

I was watching with tears 💙💛 Thank to all for this support and solidarity! Glory to heroes!

[@pampampam543]

Ти ніколи не будеш одна, Україно 🇺🇦 Arsenal fan here, but this song is Incomparable, heart touching and eye watering. It's more than just a football song... YNWA, Ukraine!! 💛

[@mirelle6010]

This was the moving part of the whole night for me and when the young choir from Ukraine joined in waving their flag we don' know how lucky we are in the UK, France, Germany Italy ETC

[@StephLillibet]

This was so special!! Absolutely loved the unity of it all!! 🥰🥰

[@girlofsunrise]

Thank you Liverpool, for bringing a little bit of peace and joy into my heart yesterday ❤🇺🇦

[@iandeeming2654]

That was absolutely beautiful!! The highlight of the show for me. 🇺🇦♥🇬🇧

[@Itsalekss]

Man the amount of tears that fell during this moment...

[@pampampam543]

When you walk through a storm, Hold your head up high And don't be afraid of the dark. At the end of the storm, There's a golden sky And a sweet silver song of a lark. Walk on through the wind. Walk on through the rain, Though your dreams Be tossed and blown. Walk on. Walk on with hope, Hope in your heart And you'll never walk alone. You'll never walk alone 🇺🇦

[@usainb]

that was a really important moment, goosebumps.

[@markeysparkeymarkey]

What a beautiful voice he has. I love his version of the classic song

[@Chiaroscuroification]

I am sure all europe was crying yesterday hearing you"ll never walk alone

[@debkuhgaatjenixaan8670]

They saved the best for last, thank you Duncan! It's beautiful. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@mihaimotas]

The real winner of ESC 2023! Well done and thanks!

[@hannahmae676]

I’m catching up on Eurovision while I’m working, as I missed it during Saturday and I’m trying to not crying at my desk. 🤣😭😭 ❤️

[@teresacardenesperiodista]

Qué preciosa manera de tocar el corazón. Pocas veces había visto un momento tan emotivo en algo tan trivial como suele ser el festival de Eurovisión. Gracias. Fuerza, gente de Ucrania. 💛💙

[@ggtp4809]

It was very moving and emotional. Well done, Liverpool.

[@chaosmisha]

Well done, Duncan. He chose the song himself, thought it to be fitting, and he nailed it!

[@else1133]

Couldn't have choose a more fitting song to sing. Iconic performance

[@blackscorpion65]

You really believe he had a say in that?

[@else1133]

@@blackscorpion65Yes he was invited to sing something from the Liverpool songbook and he wanted to sing this song

[@blackscorpion65]

@@else1133 sure he wanted to, his own new number comes out wedneday so facetime is important 😁

[@user-tm7nt6ib6e]

@@blackscorpion65 Not everything in this world is done purely for self-interest friend. The world can be a bright place where we can selflessly care and respect one another and show solidarity to our brothers and sisters in humanity during our darkest hours. Liverpool, Duncan and the rest of the Eurovision organisers exemplified the spirit of human brotherhood beautifully. One day I hope even the Russian people see the light, but for now we need to show support for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine. Come join us. The world doesn't have to be so dark,

[@TTCriminologicalBreakdown]

Not only a beautiful song and moment but a beautiful rendition. He should be proud.

[@Godstoocool]

Thank u Duncan for representing the Netherlands again 🌟

[@ch-p2861]

Chills when the crowd started joining in! 🇬🇧

[@LeinadYNWA]

This song couldn’t be more sang beautifully and accurately at a time where we are United by Music! Even as a Liverpool FC fan, to hear that and see Duncan perform that was amazing! Wherever you are in the world, know that at the end of a storm, there’s always a golden sky! Stay strong, stay safe, but most importantly, let’s stay U N I T E D! ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷

[@EliaszPimpicki]

it's beautiful how people come together and with music, great moment, shivers.

[@chewypingu6963]

Most eye watering moment of Eurovision 23! We stand with you, Ukraine!!

[@markusnowotny5010]

I had tears in my eyes after the first verse. Duncan sings the song so beautifully. Ukraine we stand with you. You'll never walk alone. 💙💛 🇺🇦

[@legie6475]

This was the best part of the whole contest. Truly heart-churning and iconic. I would have had more families from Ukraine 🇺🇦 walk out behind him ( instead of Graham Norton telling us he has a tear in his eye ? ) Honestly an Eurovision moment never to forget. Love to Eurovision fans ❤️ all over the world but to everyone in Ukraine 🇺🇦 YOU SHALL NEVER WALK ALONE !

[@squidink3470]

Well done Liverpool! You did so well with this gig and I hope Ukranians felt the love and respect you put into this. I'm from the south west and have never been further north than Birmingham 😅 but I'm planning a trip to your lovely city soon. On another note, solidarity from a fellow remainer city ❤

[@МитяАндреев-д8б]

Duncan I love you, I would vote for you whenewer you decide to go to Eurovision, one of the best winner ever 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@schotvoordeboeg]

Duncan sings it in a Elvis Presley way! I love it! 🇺🇦❤

[@lennebollen1645]

I am Proud of Duncan, héeis from my home town and that Lets the world see we stand toegether