The Story of Gerry Marsden's "Ferry Cross The Mersey"

BBC One Show interviews Gerry Marsden of Gerry & The Pacemakers fame on birth of the song.
Gerry Marsden was born Sep 1942
After a heart operation in 2016 announced retirement in Nov 2018.
He died 3 Jan 2021 in Merseyside.

[@felixmadison5736]

To all you young people out there: Gerry was young and handsome once, but he got old like we all do if we are lucky. Be nice to your elders for you will be wearing their shoes one day.

[@tonysexton8207]

So sad to hear of his passing....Ferry cross the Mersey certainly one of the most beautiful songs ever....R.I.P. Gerry

[@nthglasScotland]

That! is beautiful. Mr Marsden has never seemed "up himself". Just one of the lovely blokes, the nice fellas, we as a nation, used to have.

[@guymann9567]

RIP Gerry......”We’ll never turn you away...”

[@mickavellian]

With ALL due respect to my beloved Beatles.. THIS IS THE BEST SONG THAT CAME OUT OF THE MERCY SOUND!

[@dmitrymedvedd]

Gerry was one of the best ever singers

[@xJRx77]

Another song that will stand the test of time. And thank you SO MUCH posting this backstory. Most of us here in the states had no idea Gerry re released it to charity. Bravo!

[@signalstatstevedouglas1387]

One of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

[@stevepaul6955]

" Sorry, dates over , I've got to go write this song " I'm glad His girlfriend was so understanding, well She had to be because They eventually got married.

[@adamschwartz3449]

I loved this song as an American teenager when it came out, and I love it now.

[@georgemitchell2606]

married 55 year with out any scandal must have been a grea

[@stevestroh2267]

RIP Gerry. From now on, whenever I hear this song, it will be with some sadness.

[@p.a.lionski4407]

A great and beautiful song to say "good bye" to a loved one ... R.I.P. Gerry Marsden 😢🙏

[@scdevon]

Wow. What a stand up guy. Nothing ever went to his head.

[@tadpoles10]

One of the nicest guys I ever met a true gentleman.

[@john111257]

the spirit of Liverpool

[@gunners47]

RIP Gerry, Never to be Forgotten....!

[@patriciamatthews121]

This and You'll Never Walk Alone" still give me chills. Brilliant, Gerry.

[@russellcampbell9198]

Gerry remains one my favourites from those times. Great song.

[@doctorprepper5196]

An evocative opening rift summarizing the early 60's , while syncing beautifully with Gerry's melodic voice.