Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC

It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned Bunnymen and Atomic Kittens. Now with all eyes – and ears – on Liverpool for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, a look into the BBC’s archives for a selection of performances from some of Merseyside’s biggest and best-loved musical stars.

Music

John Lennon

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Paul McCartney

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George Harrison

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Ringo Starr

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Holly Johnson

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Melanie Chisholm

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Elvis Costello

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Sonia

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Gerry Marsden

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Rebecca Ferguson

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Cilla Black

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Ken Dodd

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Andy McCluskey

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