Liverpool FC Anthem: You'll Never Walk Alone

We went to Anfield Stadium to meet with the singer-songwriter best known for Liverpool's football anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone."
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Every fan knows that football anthems are as important to the game as the fans and players. Gerry Marsden (of Gerry & the Pacemakers fame) knows better than anyone-hailing from Liverpool, he is responsible for popularizing the song that became the best football chant ever, "You'll Never Walk Alone." Although this song is close to many football clubs' hearts, its roots undeniably stem from Liverpool, so we decided to get to the core of it all by hearing it from the source; Gerry Marsden himself. On our visit with him to Anfield Stadium, the home of the Liverpool Football Club, we found out how it all began.
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[@olliejay4596]

RIP GERRY MARSDEN, YOULL NEVER WALK ALONE

[@bholkol4886]

Liverpool won UCL final What a day to be alive. I will tell my kids that I was alive when salah mane van dijk all klopp boys won the Europe

[@petersmith7360]

YNWA

[@y1521t21b5]

@Bhol kol Won again! ♫Let's talk about SIX♪, baby, let's talk about♬ you and me♫♪ YNWA

[@goldust3212]

@Not A Bear Like every mainstream media outlet in America

[@dizzy3481]

Shut up Liverpool fans manu are beasts

[@okaberintarou40yearsago29]

@@dizzy3481 We got sixth UCL Trophy, But Manu Ended with 6 in the pl

[@tewodrosshegaw106]

today is June 1, 2019 ..... am crying ..am crying because of happiness. YNWA !

[@dheerajb9793]

YNWA

[@kaplan5799]

We still are

[@Joonudschi]

@tewodros shegaw Same here.

[@justinocallaghan4529]

YNWA UCL FINAL WE WON IT 6 TIMES

[@iskandartandiono]

Let's Talk about SIX, Baby! - Juergen Klopp

[@MatthewCaligari]

When Liverpool played in front of 97,000 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, my god, goosebumps on top of goosebumps, 97,000 people singing YNWA, grown men with tears in their eyes.

[@morrisfredo7911]

I'm Australian and when Liverpool went to Melbourne I watched. I was 10 and I heard ynwa (the one you're talking about) and that was the moment I started supporting Liverpool. I'm now turning 14 and about to witness my 4th season as a Liverpool supporter. I love this club

[@MatthewCaligari]

+Mo FredoFrog That's the YNWA spirit mate!!! I'm 36 and have been supporting Liverpool since 1994. Let's hope we finish top 4 this season, Champions League football without Liverpool isn't the same. #YNWA

[@morrisfredo7911]

+Matthew Caligari thanks buddy

[@richardwere4487]

That's what football should be.... pride and passion

[@kaplan5799]

Matthew James and now we won the champions league 🙂

[@Shah-pr5ur]

I may not be a scouse but I've supported this great club since 88. Love from Singapore.

[@max-kb1mv]

Shah 6175 why Liverpool huh?

[@Klopp2543]

@@max-kb1mv because it's more than a club it's family a worldwide union that's beyond race,religion etc

[@Shah-pr5ur]

@@Klopp2543 ❤💯

[@thegatekeeper715]

@@Klopp2543 Well said. All Liverpool fans are family and will never walk alone. If you are a true fan it doesn't matter from where you support our club you are an honorary scouser.

[@MarkSmith-er7fe]

@@thegatekeeper715 thugs

[@asimmunshi4830]

'Look at these names on the wall...' *shows Ngog, Babel, Cole and Jovanovic* A new, updated video featuring the new stand, squad and Kloppo would be much appreciated

[@joeburns3842]

was thinking the same hahaha

[@zakiramadhani5697]

from Ngog, Babel, Cole and Jovanovic to Salah, Mane, Firmino, Van Dijk and Alisson

[@silverfloyd663]

@Rosida Andriyana and dont forget firmino,fabinho,and wijnaldum

[@hamzaelyousfi5842]

DIVOCK ORIGI

[@rafiamar9865]

It's uploaded in 2013. Klopp still coach in Borussia

[@Malarky1994]

I want to go to Anfield at least once in my life. Unfortunately I don't live in England but I've been a Liverpool fan for as long as I can remember. I really want to see it with my very own eyes at least once in my life!

[@irisdavid4]

where are you from?

[@Malarky1994]

Netherlands. So not too far, luckily!

[@stampotandijvie922]

+Malarky1994 ook een Feyenoorder dan hoop ik?

[@baltazarsantos7764]

Im from Lisbon,Portugal and thats a big dream for me to.

[@yody825]

im from india , and i so wanna see anfield and sing ynwa with the awesome crowd there atleast once

[@tarzan57991]

I can understand people hating Liverpool if they are from Manchester or the other side of liverpool but people from outside UK? YOU HAVE TO ATTEND A MATCH ON AN EUROPEAN NIGHT IN ANFIELD TO REALLY APPRECIATE THE GREATEST ATMOSPHERE EVER. FROM AN ARSENAL FAN

[@ozzieh8245]

respect

[@NHKyle1985]

Did they sing this song when they were smashing each other to death?

[@jonathanedwards4882]

Sheffield derby also has a pretty fucking amazing atmosphere, one of the best and least known derbys in football

[@ZR4319]

tarzan57991 lmao their atmosphere is only legendary on big important games or in the CL... Games in the premier league are like walking into a library... The best atmosphere is in East Europe and even in the CL, the Super Dragões went to anfield and completely destroyed your fans

[@sm112]

PietreADI Is that your best? What a waste of time...

[@AlphaZetaBeta]

Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote it. But the most famous version was recorded in the early 1960s by the Liverpool group Gerry & the Pacemakers. Nr.1 on the UK charts October 26, 1963 and stayed there for four weeks. It became immediately afterwards official anthem for Liverpool FC and is always sung at their home games. LFC * THE96 * YNWA

[@donkeysknob5162]

What an emotional day today, knowing Gerry marsden has passed, his legacy will live forever over the gates of anfield if nothing else. A legend has gained his angel wings. R.I.P. Gerry 🙏🙏🙏

[@liammiller7416]

RIP Gerry Marsden❤️ Given us an anthem for a lifetime🙌🏻

[@mrnoodlelai]

Lets talk about Six, baby.

[@bitTorrenter]

It's very impressive, but Liverpool will have a hard time ever getting near to the grip that Real have on that competition.

[@abdulhannan9654]

Double that and you're still 1 behind Good luck

[@kamarulabubakar5648]

Lets talk about 7 now on...

[@jameselliott8303]

Fuck off

[@the.brownidiot6444]

Let's talk about you and me

[@romelnegut2005]

After 11 years this anthem will be heard in the UCL final.

[@adityakrishna11]

gives me the chills

[@max-_-_-4828]

Will it tho they will not play at the bernabéu or anfield

[@R3PTILENZ]

Max Sierra uh... 12,000 people or more will be singing it.. So I definitely think you're gonna hear it

[@JohnsysChannel]

I'm watching it in the Kop, and I'm sure I won't be the only one singing it :)

[@romelnegut2005]

A -Man Your comment makes no sense to me.

[@zEttuL]

*"Gerry, my son. I've given you a team, but you've given us a song." - Bill Shankly* Rest in peace, Gerry Marsden! You'll never walk alone! Edit: I love this club so much, I wish I was born there so I could feel how it is to be a real scouser. There are loved football clubs in my country as well, but nothing even close to Liverpool. One day I will step on The Kop and sing every song with the scousers. Sorry if my english wasn't perfect, I'm trying my best.

[@talinite5916]

RIP

[@beckakim]

AND THIS SONG WAS PROUDLY SUNG. 4-0 PHENOMENAL

[@TheJohn11748]

Do you know the song starting from 2:03

[@jazzx251]

That was the best ever version of this song - as the crowd saluted their heroes after the match.

[@romanrecto]

Rest in power Gerry Marsden. You’ll never walk alone

[@garywagner4252]

I hope all you that live in Liverpool know how big Liverpool FC is here in America. There are Liverpool fan clubs all over.

[@panagiotisroumeliotis9317]

Seems legit to me, I am from Greece and we have four

[@pbermud2]

R.I.P Gerry. Thanks for the memories. You'll Never Walk Alone.

[@stanleym.jr.5959]

The best club anthem I have ever listened to. YWNA

[@Deepak-kv6hw]

Same

[@gazriley624]

i love Liverpool FC greatest Team ever & i love the city of Liverpool itself always in my heart

[@reubenfavour]

The Best Of The Best Of The Best Football Song... God Bless, Gerry And Pacemakers

[@daveoneill8235]

R.i.p Gerry Marsden. Mr liverpool Y.n.w.a. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@fashionbemeUK]

RIP. Gerry my son followed Liverpool from age 5 always wanted latest football kit, i never understood how important it was for him, but no other team came close, totally mad about Liverpool RIP GERRY xx

[@thivianpadayachi6583]

Liverpool Football Club, Anfield, Liverpool, L4 0TH - Simply the greatest football team in the World ! Period . TP, Durban's most loyal Liverpool FC fan, Greenwood Park, Durban, South Africa.

[@viknairmy]

Visited Anfield last week for the first time... amazing feeling when you step into Anfield... especially after support LFC for the past 40 years

[@donowhy4113]

You'll nayver wolkkkhhh alone. Love the accent. God bless you all.

[@misposyoutube141]

R.I.P. Gerry Marsden you’ll Never Walk Alone🥲

[@charlieshady1]

It literally gives me shivers and makes my hairs stand on end! LFC

[@AnindyaSDhar]

Thank you. You introduced me to an awesome YT channel.

[@rayahzoulou592]

Whenever i listen to this song it brings so much happiness to me..the lyrics are so strong.. it brings a very deep feeling.. no words to express it.. it can only be felt..

[@isaresarchvarin1496]

First match for me was Liverpool vs QPR in December 1976. Bangkok, Thailand

[@HiViNywschannel]

I cry every time I sing this song, or just heard it being sung or played. Every. Time. ~ Liverpool fan since 1983, ~ ian.

[@marknarin8919]

I feel the same to when i hear the song

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@marknarin8919 👋😄👍

[@listenmusicforsleep2098]

I'm Liverpool fan ♥️♥️⚽⚽🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 . From El Salvador Central America 🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻🇸🇻

[@tonypalmer6779]

Liverpool triunph was watched around the world. Congratulations. Greetings from Machu Picchu - Perú.

[@michaelemonds]

R.I.P. Gerry Marsden - your voice will go echo in eternity - You'll Never Walk Alone.

[@gp4000sim]

Even as a through and through Tottenham fan, I admire the strong sense of community in the Liverpool fanbase and I'm glad the current squad have finally won something, along with Klopp, who really seems to be a great guy. Well done to all of them, Salah, Mane, Firmino, Van Dijk, TAA. I wish the best for you.

[@kenmano]

Friktion cheers mate. You've got a great manager there in poch as well!

[@vadificatex5259]

this song is class - gooner fan

[@usagipaige5377]

+Vadificate X Odd thing for a Spurs fan to agree with a gooner. This is a classic song.

[@averagegamer1185]

+Paige Miller respect to yous Both,

[@danish2107]

You'll never walk alone were realesed in 1963,three years later my great grandfather passed away in Liverpool 😞

[@Nigelpreece]

I pray he was able to see them win the cup in 1965, not just the year I was born, but the very month I was born.

[@ansumanajawneh6945]

This anthem makes me feel the liverpool spirit...YNWA

[@underwaterbubbles]

Gerry didn't just give them a song, he gave them heart !

[@varm8878]

underwaterbubbles He didn’t ‘give them a song’ because he didn’t write it! It’s from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Him and the Pacemakers just covered it.

[@sharonkay8638]

Today is September 15th 2020 and this song means more than ever. From a West Ham fan, born and bred.⚒

[@olafhofmann5921]

On 15 March 2017, Gerry Marsden broke down during a concert in Newport, Wales. I saw it live at the time. Having travelled from Germany, I was lucky enough to get an autograph from Gerry after the aborted concert. unfortunately, I was unable to meet him in person. I am also a singer and the beautiful song "you'll never walk alone" is part of my repertoire. I love it.

[@tonybennett4922]

What a song , what a City , what a Club❤️

[@sanahpatel3320]

Tony Bennett well said

[@berrysione]

Arise Sir Gerry Marsden A Legend

[@garolstipock]

Being in the stands hearing this song bellowed by the supporters literally makes your skin crawl and makes your eyes well up...The whole stadium becomes a weird single minded animal for a spell...EVERYONE feels it. Nothing like it in all the world.. LIverpool ruled the world during the 1980's...Division One Champs for what at the time was my lifetime. (young kid).. Dam..and I'm a Tottenham fan.. I sometimes loop Pink Floyd's "Fearless" just so that I can hear the chant at the end..

[@manuelgutierrez362]

Six times of the European cup ! Champions once again! We never gonna stop babies!

[@shivabhornsri4899]

RIP Gerry, you're a legend! #YNWA

[@jonathanedwards4882]

Great song to be fair, often find meself singing along when in watching them on Super Sunday/MNF, and I don't even support them

[@lovinganimalrecactteamreca7967]

Song means so much but not a Liverpool fan. Sorry to say to you all .I'm a derby county from derby born and bread but words mean a a lot . my dad cry he do not even do football it the it the words when my nan passed x

[@gailwilliams4600]

Best song in football life

[@stanrichardson9803]

Wawaw

[@brendanforster2579]

2021: European champs, World Champs and league champs. RIP Gerry

[@nimrahhussain1930]

It’s just amazing how these comments are from different time periods and it shows the growth of our club. I just love it, can see comments from people after the Liverpool v Barca game and many more different games. Liverpool for life ❤️

[@yanipatras2537]

We walked on through the wind and the rain and BROUGHT HOME NUMBER 6 BABY!!! Best club in the world

[@MarkSmith-er7fe]

f off

[@mohammadbhula9512]

@@MarkSmith-er7fe how about you fuck off you salty dickhead!

[@alisonsarahcarroll6063]

Rip gerry marsden. One talented singer. That will never be forgotten

[@kapalair5511]

RIP Gerry Marsden, your words accompanied us through many moments, especially in times like these. Its unite us all, not only for football fans but also for people all over the world. #YNWA

[@stephenlisson1994]

I live in Canada and me son and I are massive LIVERPOOL fans. We're members of the Toronto chapter of the Liverpool supporter club. Saturday, we'll be going to the club to watch the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE. Of course, as soon as this great anthem is played, my son and I will be in each other's arms, singing at the top of our lungs. The tears will flow when I do sing this wonderful anthem.....they always do. YNWA. LIVERPOOL!!!!!!!

[@abbasamin7445]

the song brings tears to my eyes

[@opsecmusic3947]

This song got played at my wee mate Johns send off. Sleep well John You'll never walk alone

[@davidmetzner8707]

R.I.P Gerry, You'll never walk alone! ❤️❤️

[@boobiechaps18]

Vice never disapoints! Im from vancouver and i went to liverpool and heard them sing this, fucking moving as shit my god. Amazing atmosphere in the stadium nothing like anfield in north america and old trafford doesnt come closs

[@daveoneill8235]

Simply stunning song we are one big family Y.n.w.a. J.f.t. 96 xxxx

[@sherlyivonela7116]

I wish someday i can go to Anfield Stadium 🔥🔥🔴🔴💕 YNWA

[@MarkSmith-er7fe]

yeah and get your wallet knicked

[@rahulyaduwanshi8711]

The moment he started crying, Goosebumps. Showed how much the song still means to him and close to him too.❤️🔥

[@thegatekeeper715]

Great song, Great club, Greatest fans, Liverpool FC YNWA .... God Bless the 96.

[@Redsunns]

Who's here after the 4-0 trouncing of Barcelona at Anfield? (Champions League semi-final, agg score 4-3)

[@N1tr0u5]

Who's here after winning the final 2-0?

[@Redsunns]

@@N1tr0u5 YAH Who's here after our 2-0 win! Our 6th CL Cup!

[@bleadrvfx2854]

Redsunns me

[@MarkSmith-er7fe]

noone

[@MarkSmith-er7fe]

@@N1tr0u5 noone

[@PlayaJC]

Rest easy Gerry. There will be no football without you. Never.

[@macjmacj6627]

Liverpool truely means never walking alone .I live in kenya with a big dream of ever watching liverpool games live.I have been a Liverpool fan since childhood and Meeting gerald is one moment i keep praying for .Go liverpool ..forever @ heart.

[@RandyR]

One of the best and most stirring songs ever written. It has helped me more than once through the years. An it is still hard to not cry listening to it. Thankfully my Higher Power never leaves me.

[@redscouse7056]

The liver bird is the only bird that never let's me Down! Ynwa

[@jngaming9618]

3:05 I've played on that pool table behind him. This is a legendary pub for Liverpool supporters

[@CommonUnity]

puts tears in my eyes :')

[@thanhlonghuynh9647]

i'm Liverpool fan from Vietnam i love song You'll Never Walk Alone by Mr Gerry i had heard Mr Gerry is passed away, my heart is broken and i was cried

[@BoyInFancySuit]

Rest in Peace dear Jerry. Legend!!! Thank for Anthem!!!

[@Fenerizm82]

It's a dream for me to be in anfield. I hope my dream will be true. I love my Club Fenerbahce Istanbul. But Liverpool has an especially place in my heart. What a contingency, the last Champions League final of Liverpool was in Istanbul. Fenerbahce & Liverpool What a love...

[@paulhegarty7268]

I'll show you an anthem,only for June 1st We've conquered all of Europe were never going to stop From Paris down to turkey we’ve won the f#cking lot Bob paisley and bill shankley in the fields of anfield road We’re loyal supporters and we come from Liverpool Allez Allez Allez Allez Allez Allez

[@CST28543]

Dankjewel, het was een eer, om hier te zijn. Een prachtig nummer van over liverpool. Ben in de jaren 80 hier geweest, de sfeer daar was fantastisch. Ik heb liverpool in mijn hart gesloten.

[@rhesarafsanjani9016]

Rest in peace legend! Thank you for being part of Liverpool. We'll miss you. You'll never walk alone

[@nixonsmateruby1]

I'm a Geordie. Football till I die. But Liverpool's my mistress.

[@kilema01]

great Song Greetings from Karlsruhe, Germany :)

[@blackiewheeler4706]

To Gerry......you were one of a kind....HOY HOY HOY !

[@BelloBudo007]

Great song. It had me feeling very emotional about Gerry, the team and the fans. And I don't even follow soccer. Rugby's my game but none the less I admire this.

[@anditos.88]

We Are Liverpool. This Means More #YNWA

[@prabhukiranz]

why...? why are my EYES Pouring out like an opened Dam gates .... ??? ohh Good LORD why.... ??? every time -- EVERY Single TIME..... there is a spirit in Liverpool Football club and in Liverpool and in the spirit in the foundations of USA.... !!! --- symphony 3 and 9 Beethoven.

[@danish2107]

Goodbye Sir.... You'll Never Walk Alone Gerry Marsden 1942-2021

[@kevindye1340]

Great video! Such heart. I'm in Columbus Ohio and I've been a fan for years but now I'm planning a trip to experience Anfield. Go Reds, win the Champions League Cup tomorrow. YNWA

[@martinjoyce1982]

Great song, for a great club Liverpool

[@ruukogchase5165]

Why Am I Crying ??? 😫

[@damclub_hooligan3008]

This song still gives me the chills..... Especially when everybody sings it in the stadium... Heya BVB! You never walk alone!

[@hellesveistrup9516]

as dane ever loved Liverpool ,,wunsh a time they came to my city and played a game I remeber bruce Ian and the rest,,what a nigth

[@Nizwiz411]

Still sends chills through my spine when I hear it. Mom thought me ABC, Dad thought me LFC!!! Come on you Reds!!!!

[@sniperreddragon2782]

A liver bird upon my chest...

[@XFry333X]

Upon my chest!

[@spiced32]

a shitehawk

[@sayaseorangpelaut8360]

upon my chest !

[@davidalker7632]

It's the only bird I need in my life.

[@pendekarlaut3129]

@Vanellope von Schweetz so you were saying?

[@keithbronger8163]

Totally love him and utmost respect for Liverpool and the people. As a Man Utd fan,I still have the utmost respect for Gerry and he gave football people a song for them and football all over.

[@jackriderhammertime9307]

never fail to move the tears................greatest club

[@9036164689]

Mr Gerry you wrote yourself into immortality, great going.

[@varm8878]

OldMonk Except he didn’t write it! It’s from the Rogers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. Christ..why are so many people so dumb!!

[@njrmalayagaming4735]

Liverpool won the ucl on my birthday 1 june 2006 -1 june 2019

[@KaranKlopp]

Watching this beautiful song again in 2020.. 😍 I will watch this song n sing this song till my last breath..♥️😘😍😍

[@Ethan__484]

R.I.P Gerry you’re song will live on forever in our hearts you’ll never walk alone

[@ismism6947]

Arsenal fan :- love the song and everything it stands for . Much respect ✊

[@kripiksingkongchannel1474]

When you walk true a storm Hold your head up high And don’t be afraid of the dark At the end of a storm There is a golden sky And the sweet silver song Oflove Walk on true the wind Walk on true the rain For your dreams beats ours And blow Walk on Walk on With hope in your arms And you never walk alone you never walk alone Walk on Walk on With hopes in your arms And you never walk alone You never walk alone

[@jazzx251]

not "true" ... but "through" "true" means something that is factually correct, "through", for this song, means a hurdle/challenge that must be overcome. good translation otherwise.

[@paulbennett2981]

R.I.P. GERRY. WE LOVE YOU. HAMMERS FAN

[@amaanijappie8946]

😭😭😭😭😭😭this song is too good❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zziumuije]

12 hours before Madrid final 2019....

[@Seedy-pz3gd]

Mu'izz Munir it’s now been a 1 hour after

[@kaplan5799]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this

[@isaivillanueva8140]

Mexicano orgullosamente seguidor del liverpool. Si un dia llego a ir a anfield a corear el YNWA que espero poder lograrlo seria lo mejor del mundo

[@stevengerard8264]

Orgullosamente somos dos amigo desde Monterrey mexico

[@ouroborosnagyok9306]

i cant help but think about hillsborough when i hear the song meaning i cant help but tear up every time lol im a chelsea fan but it hits home