"You'll Never Walk Alone" is a song composed by Richard Rogers, Oscar Hammerstein II and covered by Lana Del Rey for the Liverpool FC's documentary The End Of The Storm. It was released on December 4, 2020.
Background[]
The song was originally composed in 1945 as a show tune for the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Carousel". In 1963, the song was covered by British group Gerry and the Pacemakers, where it was then adopted by soccer team Liverpool F.C. for use as their anthem, with the title being used as the team's motto.[1]
Del Rey is a vocal supporter of the football club, having visited the team's home stadium at Anfield in 2013 where she took part in an interview for the club's website.[2]
On November 3, 2020, Del Rey shared a video of herself singing the song a capella on Instagram.[3] The song was officially released on December 4, 2020, as part of the soundtrack for the documentary. On December 7, 2020, a special vinyl release of the song was made available.[4][5] Del Rey has stated on her Instagram account that "all proceeds from the sale of the vinyl will go to charity, via the Liverpool FC Foundation."[6]
Official versions[]
- Single version — 4:28
- Film mix — 4:35
Lyrics[]
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm
There's a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
Promotional release[]
You'll Never Walk Alone Limited Edition 7" Vinyl[]
Credits[]
Personnel
- Oscar Hammerstein II — Author.
- Richard Rodgers — Composer.
- Lana Del Rey — Vocals.
- Brighton Festival Chorus — Additional Vocals.
- Budapest Scoring — Strings.
- Ruth McGinley — Piano.
- Adrian Bradbury — Cello.
Technical
- Andrew Simon McAllister — Producer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger.
- Ben Mawson — Producer [Executive Producer].
- James Erskine — Producer [Executive Producer].
- James Morgan — Producer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger.
- Juliette Pochin — Producer, Associated Performer, Recording Arranger.
References[]
- ↑ You'll Never Walk Alone. Wikipedia.
- ↑ Lana Del Rey visiting the Stadium and wearing a Liverpool FC's scarf, plus interview on the team's official website.
- ↑ Lana Del Rey singing the song acapella on her Instagram account.
- ↑ "Lana Del Rey is releasing a 7” vinyl of her ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ cover." December 1, 2020. Dazed Digital.
- ↑ Official Liverpool FC store page where the vinyl can be bought.
- ↑ Announcement of the vinyl release of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' on Instagram.
