Gerry Marsden (1942-2021) formed Gerry & The Pacemakers in the late 1950s with his brother, Fred Marsden (died 2006), Les Chadwick (1943-2019) and Arthur Mack. They rivalled The Beatles early in their career, playing in the same areas of Hamburg, Germany, and Liverpool, England, and being from Liverpool, managed by Brian Epstein, and recorded by George Martin. Mack was replaced on piano by Les Maguire ()born 1941) around 1961. They are known to have rehearsed at Camell Laird shipping yard at Birkenhead.
They began recording in early 1963 with "How Do You Do It?", a Mitch Murray written song that both Adam Faith and The Beatles had turned down (in the latter case because they wanted to record their own material, specifically "Please Please Me"). The song became a number one hit, until being replaced at the top by The Beatles' third single, "From Me to You".
Gerry & the Pacemakers next two singles, Murray's "I Like It" and Rodgers and Hammerstein's "You'll Never Walk Alone", both also reached number one in the UK Singles Chart. Never before had the first three singles by a performer all reached the top spot (the feat would not be duplicated until Frankie Goes to Hollywood did it in the 1980s).
Despite this early success, Gerry & the Pacemakers never had another number one single in the U.S. Gerry Marsden began writing most of their own songs, including "It's All Right", "I'm the One", and "Ferry Cross the Mersey", as well as their first and biggest U.S. hit, "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying". All of these represented the band's light, poppy, enjoyable sound. They also starred in a moderately successful early 1965 film called Ferry Cross the Mersey, for which Marsden wrote much of the soundtrack.
By later in 1965, though, their popularity was rapidly declining on both sides of the Atlantic. They lacked the innovation of the Beatles and did not have the rawer musical and visual edge of some of the other British Invasion groups, and they soon seemed un-hip. They disbanded in October 1966 with much of their latter recorded material never released in the UK.
Gerry Marsden became a popular cabaret and children's TV entertainer. He reformed the band in 1972 with prominent Liverpool musicians Jose McLaughlin, Billy Kinsley and Pete Clarke. In April 1973, this second version of the group became the only Merseybeat band to ever record for the John Peel Show on BBC Radio. The tracks from that show have now been included on the album Gerry & the Pacemakers Live at the BBC, released on Parlophone Records in October 2018. Subsequently, Marsden occasionally toured with various line-ups of the band on the oldies circuit. Gerry Marsden announced his retirement on 29 November 2018.
The band is probably best remembered for their version of "You'll Never Walk Alone," which has become the anthem for Liverpool Football Club in England. Liverpool's fans sing the song before every match at Anfield, their home stadium.
Hallelujah I Love Her So
Gerry & The Pacemakers Lyrics
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He(She) is my baby and he (she) lives next door.
Every morning 'fore the sun come up,
He (she) brings my coffee in my fav'right cup.
That's why I know, yes, I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him (her) so.
When I'm in trouble and I have no friends,
Everybody asks me how I know.
I smile at them and say he (she) told me so.
That's why I know, yes, I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him (her) so.
Now if I call him (her) on the telephone,
And tell him (her) that I'm all alone,
By the time I count from one to four,I hear him (her) on my door.
In the evening when the sun does down,
When there is nobody else around,
He (she) kisses me and he (she) holds me tight.
He (And) tells me "Baby, (Daddy) every thing's all right."
That's why I know, yes, I know,
Hallelujah, I just love him (her) so.
Gerry & The Pacemakers's song "Hallelujah I Love Her So" is a love song filled with admiration and appreciation for the singer's significant other. The lyrics describe the singer's love interest as someone who is always available and reliable, and who provides comfort and support in times of trouble. The singer states that they just know that they love their partner so much, which is why they exclaim "Hallelujah" and give thanks for their love.
The song's lyrics evoke a sense of joy, comfort, and dependability. The singer appears to have a deep emotional connection with their love interest, someone who they can share their innermost feelings with. The line "everybody asks me how I know" implies that others are curious about the source of the singer's confidence in their romantic relationship, but the singer simply knows how much they love their partner and doesn't need any external validation.
Overall, "Hallelujah I Love Her So" is a classic love song that celebrates the beauty of a simple, reliable, and committed relationship. The song's melody and lyricism are reminiscent of the doo-wop era and the early days of rock and roll, making it a timeless classic that has endured for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout a boy (girl) I know.
I want to share with you about someone I'm fond of.
He(She) is my baby and he (she) lives next door.
This person is special to me and lives in close proximity.
Every morning 'fore the sun come up, He (she) brings my coffee in my fav'right cup.
This person starts my day off right by delivering my favorite drink.
That's why I know, yes, I know, Hallelujah, I just love him (her) so.
Because of their thoughtful actions, I am sure that I love them deeply.
When I'm in trouble and I have no friends, I know he'll (she'll) go with me until the end.
When I'm in need, I can rely on this person to be there for me through thick and thin.
Everybody asks me how I know. I smile at them and say he (she) told me so.
Others wonder how I can be so sure - I just trust what this person has conveyed to me.
Now if I call him (her) on the telephone, And tell him (her) that I'm all alone, By the time I count from one to four,I hear him (her) on my door.
Even when I'm far away and need company, they are quick to respond and show up at my doorstep.
In the evening when the sun does down, When there is nobody else around, He (she) kisses me and he (she) holds me tight. He (And) tells me "Baby, (Daddy) every thing's all right."
During the most intimate moments of the night, this person reassures me that everything is going to be okay.
That's why I know, yes, I know, Hallelujah, I just love him (her) so.
Their constant love and support has solidified my feelings for them - I truly love them deeply.
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Written by: RAY CHARLES
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