John Lennon 'Stand By Me' - West Coast Swing - Pat and Alan

Legend has it that the bandstand in Liverpool's Sefton Park was the inspiration for the Beatle's "Sergeant Pepper" album. The bandstand was built in 1926 on an island in the park that had been opened in 1872 by Queen Victoria's son, Arthur. It was built to encourage the working classes to listen to band music at a time when dancing in public was frowned upon. "Stand by Me" was written by Jerry Leiber and first recorded by Ben E King in 1961 and again by John Lennon in 1972. And now, in 2010 if you want to dance in Sefton Park, even early in the morning - it's OK.

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[patandalandancing]

Thanks so much for posting the comment. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. It's good that you have discovered WCS - and I'm sure you'll enjoy dancing to some of the great music that's available.

[patandalandancing]

requinjinx, sukany, chenmin,

It was great to meet The Chinese and the Thai contingent at the Waterfront Festival in Liverpool, and good to be laughing together. We translated the Thai script to make sure you were saying complimentary things about our dancing. And you were! Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes to you all. Pat and Alan dancing

[DaveTDavies]

@patandalandancing

I danced to this song with my daughter at her wedding. Magical!!

[iseamahal]

I am so in love with this video!! West Coast Swing is a beautiful dance I just recently discovered. The joy, love and beauty expressed in this video is truly inspiring. Dance is my favorite metaphor for life...especially when shared with a partner. Thank you, thank you for creating and sharing this!!

[sukanya69]

Your dancing make me smile and full of happiness. by Thai student ^_^

[requinjinx]

ชอบมากๆ ขอบคุณสำหรับการมิตรไมตรีของชาว­ลิเวอร์พูลครับ Many thanks for your Kindness, that make me feel great to study here. Your dancing is very joyful and fantastic. Thai student.

[DougSilton]

Alan & Pat - rock on. :) See you in New Orleans in January if not before!

[hartley252]

Very nicely done.