Liverpool, and to a lesser extent Celtic fans have made this song their own. It’s taken from the musical Carousel, although most people in the UK are more aware of it from cover versions, most notably the one performed by Gerry & the Pacemakers. Other artists who have covered the song include Aretha Franklin (whose version was played at John Peel’s funeral; Peel was a fervent Red), Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and, last but not least, Robson & Jerome.
Here’s how it should be sung:
And click below to watch The Three Tenors tackle the song…