Gerry & The Pacemakers 'Ferry Cross The Mersey' on The Ed Sullivan Show

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[LPJack]

RIP the four members of Gerry and the Pacemakers
Freddie Marsden (November 23, 1940 – December 9, 2006), age 66
Les Maguire (December 27, 1941 – November 25, 2023), age 81
Gerry Marsden (September 24, 1942 – January 3, 2021), age 78
Les Chadwick (May 11, 1943 – December 26, 2019), age 76
You will be remembered as legends.

[JohnnyAngel]

The drummer is his brother, Freddie. Freddie left the band to run his own driving school. He died on Dec. 9, 2006. Gerry recently died on January 3, 2021.

[ANDERSONEXPRESS]

Im 28 years old i grew up listening to these oldies in the semi with my dad i live for this old music i will die listening to my oldies better than todays junk

[zadescrivner]

My favorite Gerry and the Pacemakers song. R.I.P. ❤️

[shyman]

One of those songs where you feel & experience the song through the imagery in the lyrics and accompanying music.

[heyldman]

Life goes on day after day
Hearts torn in every way
So, ferry cross the Mersey
'Cause this land's the place I love
And here I'll 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 don't care what your name is, boy
We'll never turn you away
So I'll continue to say
Here I always will stay
So ferry, cross the Mersey
'Cause this land's the place I love
And here I'll stay
And here I'll stay
Here I'll stay

[thatsgirl]

He has a Fabulous voice! I can remember hearing this song when I was a little girl. It's just so Amazing how a song can transport you back in time, without ever leaving the room! Thank you for sharing! 💖

[fuzzybutkus]

Just can’t beat a crowd of teenagers when they see their favorite musicians for pure energy. Still gives me goosebumps.

[gordeauxd]

Gerry & The Pacemakers were one of the great 1960s bands to come out of Liverpool. There was another one, but their name slips my mind.

[robratchford]

Thank you for including the introduction and ending of this set with Ed Sullivan. Gerry & The Pacemakers were such a wonderful British invasion group of the 60’s!

[jamesalec]

The orchestral sounds in the background really bring this song out. One of my favorite groups of all time.

[TheCoreyLight]

Happening sounds of the British Invasion!

[joehill]

Liverpool's best band ever, bar none.

[antonioangelocento]

Gerry Marsden you were a precious gift to us from almighty God !!!! RIP my brother we all will miss you

[alexanderboche]

Liverpool at it's best!
The Sound, that goes around the World!

[michaeltuz]

Always loved this song, and vividly remember the thrill of seeing this performance on _Ed Sullivan_ back in '65, even though I was only 9 years old at the time. How wonderful to see it again 56 years later and discover that the magic is still there!
Thanks!

[Scranton]

Beautiful orchestral backing. They played it right

[billdarby]

I was 15 and now know I'll never hear music like this again.

[billtinsley]

I have How Do You Do It album from when it was first released and I always smile at the quote from John Lennon on the back of the album concerning Gerry and the Pacemakers.

"They're fab."

[mistery-ed]

He was true to the words of this song.