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You'll Never Walk Alone

Soul Music Series 1
Episode 8 of 8

Carl Davis and Gerry Marsden reflect on the impact of Rodger and Hammerstein’s Carousel solo which became an anthem. From 2001.

Composer Carl Davis examines the power of the Rodgers and Hammerstein show stopper, 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.

Gerry Marsden recalls how his recording turned it into a football anthem and how the Hillsborough disaster made it one of our favourite hymns.

Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks.

Producer: Sara Conkey

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2001.

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Why Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' became a Civil Rights anthem

Why Sam Cooke's 'A Change Is Gonna Come' became a Civil Rights anthem

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