Gerry & The Pacemakers - I'll be there

Rare footage of Brian Epstein (yes him) introducing Gerry and the Pacemakers to US audiences for the first time via a UK/US TV link up. The American host is Jack Jones - and Brian has a nervous charm about him.
Hope you like this little piece of Pop history.

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[celtica99]

I remember this song - thank you for posting this - it really is an important piece of history...it makes me feel better just listening to the British bands again. I wish there was more music like this now.

[eppygroupie]

Imagine how proud Brian was to introduce his angel Gerry! How sweet! Love you both with all my heart. Can't wait til next gig Gerry, you are amazing. Not surprising Brian is so proud. You are both such charming gentlemen.

[DiCkRiChArDz]

@psychlos21 No worries man. Cheers.

[psychlos21]

My post was a general one and not directed at you. I erroneously replied to you. Sorry for the mis-understanding.  I was making a general statement about what I sometimes hear from others. Not

you. I did like your mention of John Lennon by the way. Peace.

[DiCkRiChArDz]

@psychlos21 I'm just talking about an era, not a genre. Don't twist my words. Not once did I compare the two.

[psychlos21]

I am also tired of reading or hearing about others drawing comparisons or associations between Gerry and the Pacemakers and the Beatles. That is like comparing Marlon Brando with Eddie Murphy in terms of acting ability. The only thing they shared was a manager Brian Epstein.

[zippgun1]

This is my favorite song by Gerry. I like Darin's version, .but this is best. Music of the 60s could be sheer magic and this is a perfect example. The pop music today is instantly forgettable mindless spoken jabbering over thumping or incontinent extended nasal wining. Why did it all go so wrong?

Nice to see poor Brian Epstein again-a really decent man, a real gentleman.

[enden24]

i like this song 

[divisorplot]

heart surgeon

[DiCkRiChArDz]

@nandor690 A lot of people played like that back in the day. It's much like all those death metal tools these days moving around like they're crab people. Look up "crab core", you'll see what I mean. John Lennon and the music of this era is uncompairable tho and will outlast any band out there today. And I've always though Brian Epstein seemed like such a devoted member of the band itself, and a nice guy. Like you said, he's somewhat responsible for the greatest band of all time.