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Music from the Mersey | The story of pop music in Liverpool
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This collection examines the musical influence of a city that lays claim to more chart-topping hits than any other.
Meet Liverpool's first rock 'n' roll idol, Billy Fury, hear stories from the world-famous Cavern Club and follow the fortunes of the city's musical sons and daughters, including Gerry Marsden, Cilla Black, Pete Wylie and, of course, The Beatles. It's a story of the blues, jazz and good old rock 'n' roll.
Features
- The Singing City
The Singing City
How urban regeneration tore the heart out of the Singing City.
- Dancing in the Rubble
Dancing in the Rubble
Mersey Beat is dead: so says Liverpool's next generation of musicians.
- Billy Fury Interview
Billy Fury Interview
- Grandstand
Music from the Mersey Collection
- Programmes (23)
- Galleries (2)
Dateline
The Beatles
The Beatles speak candidly about their future prospects.
BBC News
An Interview with The Beatles
Can the Beatles achieve a lasting career in show business?
The Public Ear
The Beatles
Fans and friends of The Beatles recall the band's early days.
News Report
Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein talks about managing The Beatles, Cilla Black and other artists.
Saturday Club
The Beatles in New York
'We want the Beatles!' scream fans in New York.
Saturday Club
The Beatles
Brian Matthew interviews The Beatles on their return from the United States.
Frankly Speaking
Brian Epstein
Beatles manager Brian Epstein speaks about his life.
George Martin
An Interview
Record producer George Martin reveals his favourite Beatles track.
Extract from Beatles Documentary
Pop
Should The Beatles have been awarded MBEs?
The Singing City
How urban regeneration tore the heart out of the Singing City.
24 Hours
Mersey Beat Reunion
Bernard Falk reports from a disappointing first annual Mersey Beat convention.
Billy Fury Interview
Liverpool's first king of rock discusses his career.
Woman's Hour
Gerry Marsden
Gerry Marsden talks about finding fame and fortune with The Pacemakers.
Nationwide
Eddie Braben on Liverpool
A personal tour of Liverpool in the late 1970s.
Woman's Hour
Roger McGough
Liverpool poet Roger McGough talks poetry, pop, religion and scaffolding.
Dancing in the Rubble
Mersey Beat is dead: so says Liverpool's new generation of musicians.
Collector's Choice
Pete Wylie
Pete Wylie selects his favourite records for Kid Jensen.
My Top Ten
Holly Johnson
Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer Holly Johnson picks some favourite tracks
City to City
Liverpool
A tour of the UK's musical hubs begins with Liverpool.
Gigs That Changed the World
The Beatles
How did a small backstreet jazz club become the most famous music venue in the world?
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