View Full Version : Ever notice "You'll never walk alone" at the end of Fearless?
Qamle
15 Sep 2004, 11:00 AM
'Fearless' by Pink Floyd off of 'Meddle'.
I think it's "You'll Never Walk Alone," but that said, I don't know anything about the club. Confirmation?
655321
15 Sep 2004, 11:16 AM
Indeed, it was Liverpool supporters recorded at Anfield.
Qamle
15 Sep 2004, 11:21 AM
Indeed, it was Liverpool supporters recorded at Anfield.
Was Floyd known to be Liverpool supporters?
655321
15 Sep 2004, 11:31 AM
I doubt it, they're from London. But at that time the club and their supporters were well known for singing it at home and abroad, so they probably were aware the effect it might have on record.
(side note...YNWA or not, this is one of Pink Floyd's finest moments, IMO)
Lanky134
15 Sep 2004, 11:51 AM
YNWA is also used to great comedic effect by Douglas Adams in The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. The spaceship that the main characters are on is about to crash and the ship's computer, which was designed with a Genuine People Personality, starts singing it as the end nears. When I first read it (Lord, was it really 20 years ago?), I wasn't aware of the significance of the song in England (I had only known it in its original form as a showtune), but when a friend sent me a copy of the radio show a few years back it made a lot more sense to me.
allanmc
16 Sep 2004, 01:44 AM
YNWA. Immense. It's had a very interesting life.
You can listen to some early versions here :eek:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/clipserve/B00005A7XD001017/026-7111590-8602023
KopThat!
16 Sep 2004, 02:34 AM
This is even better. There is a whole album of Kop songs and chants recorded in 1970/71 and re-released on CD. Recorded over two games (Bayern Munchen and Chelsea). Around the time that Floyd recorded the Kop.
You'll Never Walk Alone sounds superb on this. One of the best versions I've ever heard. That was when it was sung nice and slow.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000863Q/202-6441392-9680661
Qamle
16 Sep 2004, 03:23 PM
What's up with "The Kop"? What is it?
mad theory
16 Sep 2004, 05:24 PM
The 'Kop'
http://www.ave-it.net/scousers.jpg
Lanky134
16 Sep 2004, 05:25 PM
The 'Kop'
http://www.ave-it.net/scousers.jpg
I love that picture.
655321
16 Sep 2004, 06:22 PM
a better example...
http://www.liverpoolway.co.uk/wallpaperfolder/kop.jpeg
kopiteinkc
16 Sep 2004, 09:39 PM
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to 655321 again.
youllneverwalkalone
17 Sep 2004, 12:29 AM
That is an awesome pic 655321, and just knowing and remembering being there a few months back makes me feel awesome.