Ferry Cross the Mersey
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This article is about the Gerry and the Pacemakers song. For the film, see Ferry Cross the Mersey (film). For the soundtrack album, see Ferry Cross the Mersey (album).
"Ferry Cross the Mersey" is a song written by Gerry Marsden. 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. It was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number six in the United States[2] and number eight in the UK.[3] The song is from the film of the same name and was released on its soundtrack album. In the mid-1990s, a musical theatre production, also titled Ferry Cross the Mersey, related Gerry Marsden's Merseybeat days; it premiered in Liverpool and played in the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Quick Facts Single by Gerry and the Pacemakers, from the album ...
"Ferry Cross the Mersey" | ||||
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Single by Gerry and the Pacemakers | ||||
from the album Ferry Cross the Mersey | ||||
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Released | December 1964 | |||
Recorded | 27 May 1964 ("You, You, You": 28 September) | |||
Studio | EMI Studios, London[1] | |||
Genre | Merseybeat, pop | |||
Length | 2:24 | |||
Label | Columbia (UK) Laurie 3284 (USA) Capitol 72216 (Canada) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Gerry Marsden | |||
Producer(s) | George Martin | |||
Gerry and the Pacemakers singles chronology | ||||
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