Football is not a matter of life and death, football is higher than life and death.
From this Liverpool team song, I felt the great shock of football and music.
Football and music have always been inseparable. Music can express the passion of football, and football can convey the image symbols of music. Even the Queen's song "We Are Champions" has been popular all over the world, but when I heard this song in the main road stadium in April 2002, I still felt the breathtaking impact. Although I am not good at drinking, I know that real fans are watching wonderful games at this time, and when I hear this kind of music, I should be bold.
What really touches people is often a sad song. From this Liverpool team song, I seem to hear the sadness of Gao Jianli singing by the Yishui River. 10 years ago, men who went to Sheffield and Hillsborough Stadium to cheer for the "Red Army" were not so generous. They sang Xiao's coldness, but unexpectedly, on the way to the east, there were also tragic heroes who never returned. ...
On April 15, 2003, I rushed to Anfield Stadium and walked into the holy land of Liverpool fans on a non-match day.
There is no competition day every year, only this day, everyone can enter Anfield at will, because this is the anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy. The spring sunshine falls lazily on Anfield, and flowers and ribbons pile up in the stadium under the sunshine. On this day every year, thousands of Liverpool fans come here to lay flowers in memory of 96 souls buried in Hillsborough Stadium. They were born in Liverpool and died in Liverpool. Football is above life and death, and Shankly's famous saying has become a mantra.
On the crossbeam of the main entrance of Anfield, there is a saying "You will never walk alone". At this moment, looking up at this sentence is sad and tragic, which really makes people cry. I think those Liverpool fans in the sky must be singing this song on the road. They will never be lonely, because they will always have football in their hearts and their own clubs.
June 2002, 165438+ 10, UEFA Cup. Two frustrated English teams met in the Champions League group stage, Liverpool versus Celtic.
Half an hour before the start of the game, the visiting Liverpool fans suddenly felt a strange shock. Celtic Park resounds with the song "You will never walk alone", and all Celtic fans are singing this Liverpool team song!
This is the highest tribute to brothers, and this is the greatest tribute to football. Celtic and Liverpool are related by religion: Celtic is an Irish Catholic club, Liverpool is an Irish immigrant city, and there are many Irish Catholics among Liverpool fans; There are many contacts between the two clubs in history. After Liverpool 1977 won the European Champions Cup, top striker Kevin Kevin Keegan joined the German club M? nchengladbach, and Liverpool bought Glesh from Celtic Club, which became the most successful deal in the history of Liverpool Club. Dalglish helped Liverpool become the king of Europe, and the deal became an alliance deal between the two clubs.
Tonight, at the Celtic Park Stadium, both teams of fans sang "You will never walk alone". English football is closely related, and evidence can be found in songs. It is precisely because of the close relationship between the two clubs so far that when Liverpool Senegalese striker Diouf made insulting gestures to Celtic fans in the second half, he was severely condemned by fans from both sides.
From this episode, we can see why British fans are always skeptical about foreign aid. You can be a talented football star, you can be a popular figure worth millions, but your football story may not be as good as that peddler selling baskets in the street. More than a hundred years of football culture has penetrated into the daily life of every fan.
Therefore, when Li Tie played for Everton in the first game, he cruelly knocked down Tottenham midfielder Redknapp in less than five minutes, which won him great praise from Everton fans-Li Tie was unconscious, but Everton fans will never forget that Redknapp is the captain of Liverpool.
"You'll never walk alone" is not a team song specially written for Liverpool Football Club. The team songs of English football clubs are different from those of Italian clubs, and most of them are famous songs that have been sung in all directions. This song was born in 1945. It was originally an episode of a musical, written by Oscar Hammerstein and composed by richard rodgers. Elvis Presley covered this song because he had heard the singing version of Frank Sinatra, the former king of songs, but the song had not become the Liverpool team song when Elvis Presley covered it.
1In August, 963, a Scouser named Jerry marsden, who was already famous in the English music scene at that time, heard this song. He and the band drummer began to change this song, thinking that the original song was "particularly touching" although its rhythm was slow, so they began to try this song, but the effect was excellent. The version of "Gerry and the Team Leader" has a strong sense of rhythm, coherent melody and affectionate lyrics. Especially after the interpretation of marsden's magnetic voice, this short and pithy song instantly became a catchy and gorgeous movement.
At the same time, in the Anfield season of 1963- 1964, the Tiejun built by Shankly is entering a golden age. DJ Stuart Batman always plays some popular golden songs before the game, and the audience who enter the game in advance will sing along with these familiar melodies. When the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" was released in June 1963+00, it jumped to the seventh place in the chart the following week. Since then, this song has gradually been accepted by fans at Anfield Stadium. On June 365438+1October 3 1 day of that year, this song rose to the top of the charts, and the single album "You'll never walk alone" had a circulation of 800,000 copies, occupying the top four weeks.
Although the pop songs played at Anfield are still changing, in the hearts of Liverpool fans, "You will never walk alone" has begun to take root. An old Liverpool fan recalled the grand occasion at that time: "Everyone sang in unison with the melody of this song in the stadium, and I bought a record myself. 1 65438+1October1day, when the team walked out of the players' lane and headed for the stadium, we spontaneously sang "You will never walk alone", which made the atmosphere of the scene extraordinary. Once the song doesn't play for a few minutes, people will say,' Where's our song? So this song, which never tires of singing, keeps coming and going over Anfield, endlessly. "In just a few weeks, it became a routine to play this song before kick-off and let all fans sing it.
After a lapse of 40 years, the charm of this song is enduring, and it will ring on time whenever the players walk out of the players' aisle and rush to the stadium. At this time, all Red Army fans will solemnly stand in the stands and sing the team song intently. At this time, the stands have already turned into a red ocean. No matter whether the Red Army is ahead, behind or tied, no matter whether the game has just started or is nearing the end, this popular song always echoes in every corner of the stadium.
For fans of other clubs, it seems difficult to understand that a song has so many special meanings. At the glorious moment when Liverpool ruled England and came to Europe, this song was the best channel for fans to show their inner pride. In the dark days after the Heather and Hillsborough tragedies, this song also provided the best comfort to those injured hearts. This song has also become a way for Liverpool fans to greet each other, which is deeply integrated with the history and culture of Liverpool Club and becomes an inseparable part of the club.
Aside from the melody of You'll Never Walk Alone, the lyrics are an important reason why it is favored by fans: unite with other fans, support your favorite team "in the storm" and always maintain an optimistic attitude. In another sense, this song is really helpful to players.
Callahan joined Liverpool in the 1950s. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, he was a famous midfielder. He made 843 appearances for Liverpool Football Club. In his memory, the song "You will never walk alone" always makes the hair on the back of the players stand on end. When hearing this song, it will really help to improve the self-confidence of the players. The fans always support the team, and this song makes the atmosphere of the stadium wonderful.
When players come out, they always pass a sign that says "This is Anfield". It was entirely Shankly's idea to put this sign here. Shankly thinks: "This sign can remind the players at home who they are fighting for, and it will also serve as a warning to the visiting players and deter them psychologically. This is Anfield and you have to play Liverpool. " In this sense, the song "You will never walk alone" is similar to this logo.
Callahan recalled: "This song can make opponents feel that they are going through a difficult period. Anfield Stadium is a place where they are not angry and arrogant. Of course, when we visit Goodison Park or Old Trafford, we can hear our fans singing "You will never walk alone", which makes players feel at home, especially in away games, so that players will feel as if we are back at Anfield. "
Singer marsden has been a die-hard Liverpool fan since he was a child. When his singing lasted for a long time at Anfield, he felt extremely gratified and proud: "I have always liked the feeling of singing this song with the fans at Anfield. To my surprise, fans have a special liking for this song. So far, I still insist on singing this song at Anfield. Whenever the melody rings, my body will get goose bumps because it carries such glory. "
This song left many good memories for marsden. Among many fond memories, the moment when his band appeared in an American program called "Ed Sally Wen Xiu" during its tour in the United States made him remember it vividly. At that time, the players of Liverpool Football Club happened to be in new york. When marsden told the host Sullivan that "the best football club in the world" was also in new york, Sullivan specially invited all the Liverpool coaches and players to visit the program. In the program, all the Liverpool players took to the stage and sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" with marsden's band. At that time, the audience watching the program on TV exceeded 60 million. When marsden got married on 1965, he and his wife did not choose to travel for their honeymoon, but chose to go to Anfield Stadium. Tens of thousands of spectators sang "You will never walk alone" in a low voice, wishing the couple well. After the game, Shankly said to marsden, "Young man, I'm glad you know what's most important."
What legendary head coach Shankly said is still unforgettable. "You are a source of inspiration for Liverpool. I bring people a team and you bring them a song. " This is the highest praise from the meritorious coach for a singer. At that time, marsden felt recognized by the whole world. Marsden said, "I sang this song at the memorial service in Shankly, which was held in the Liverpool Cathedral. God bless him. This is a great honor for me. "
Not all memories are beautiful. On May 1985, 1 1, the stands of Bradford Stadium caught fire and 57 fans were killed. Marsden re-recorded the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" with many celebrities, hoping to help the families of the victims tide over the difficulties with the income from the new record. This song topped the charts again on June 1 day, thus marsden set a record-the first singer in British history who sang the same song and topped the charts twice.
Four years later, 1989 met Everton in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. In memory of the 96 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough tragedy, marsden sang the song You'll Never Walk Alone again. He later recalled: "It was one of the saddest moments in my life. At that time, I was singing with emotion, and the whole person was completely immersed in this great grief. Even Everton fans can't help singing together, God bless them. "
This song is quite successful for marsden, but does he think this song will always be an essential procedure for Anfield match day? Liverpool plans to move out of Anfield and build a new stadium in nearby Stanley Park. If the new stadium is built, will this song be widely sung as it is today? Marsden said: "This question should not be answered by me, only the Liverpool fans have the right to give an answer. I just sang this song, but they turned it into their own. I think this song is irreplaceable. This song has been with Liverpool for so many years, which makes me very proud. I think this song has surpassed an ordinary song and means a lot of memories to Liverpool fans. "
Callahan agreed with the singer: "This song is a microcosm of Liverpool Football Club. The lyrics express the determination of the fans and the club to share joys and sorrows. We will always be with the club and nothing can change our support for Liverpool. I always sang this song when I was fighting Liverpool in Europe. Even in Russia, local fans know that this is Liverpool's team song, which makes me extremely proud. I don't think the club will make a decision to change the team song. This is a song chosen by Liverpool fans themselves. I don't think they will accept other songs. "
Until the 1970s, "You'll Never Walk Alone" was just a song of Liverpool fans, and few fans from other teams would sing it together on the court. However, this situation is gone forever. In the 2002 European season, it was a highlight that Liverpool and Celtic fans sang this classic song together.
No one can tell exactly when Celtic fans started singing this song. Some fans think it is influenced by the episode of the original musical, because this musical called "Noisy Reception" has a great influence on itself. Some people think that Celtic fans were influenced by Liverpool fans and chose this song when Celtic met Liverpool in the European Cup Winners Cup in 1966. However, when Celtic met AC Milan in the European stadium in 1969, Celtic fans decided that this song would become the team's classic song.
In any case, there is no doubt that Liverpool fans claim that they first set this song as the team song. Callahan recalled: "When I 1966 challenged Celtic in Glasgow and Liverpool, the atmosphere on the field was very warm, but their fans didn't sing" You will never walk alone. " The truth may not be tested, but it is true that this song is deeply rooted in the hearts of people all over the world.
Liverpool and Celtic are not the only teams that regard the song "You will never walk alone" as a classic. In Holland, this song is also very popular among Ajax, Feyenoord, Niemegan, Helenfen and Twente fans. In 2000, a factory explosion near Twente Club killed 20 people, so in the next Dutch first-class league, "You will never walk alone" sounded over Twente's home court. In Belgium, Bruges and Antwerp both sang this song in Flemish. In Schalke 04 and St Pauli in Germany, AC Milan and Rome in Italy, Fast Vienna in Austria and Lucerne in Switzerland, fans also sang this song before the game started. Even in Japan in the Far East, fans in Tokyo sing this song in Japanese.
The most surprising thing is that when the former Yugoslavia disintegrated in the early 1990s, Dynamo Zagreb Club was renamed as Zagreb, Croatia. Angry fans took up arms to fight, and the local government even banned the sale of any form of copies of You'll Never Walk Alone, because local fans used the tune of this song to match the lyrics of I Love Dynamo as their fighting songs. Finally, the name of the club had to be changed back to its original name, which was still Dynamo Zagreb.
Maybe Liverpool will leave Anfield and you will never walk alone. Maybe Liverpool fans will forget this old song, but somewhere in the world, someone will definitely sing this tragic battle song in English or local language.
Anyone who has heard this song can't help but be moved by its tragic, knowing the story behind this battle song makes it easier to cry for it. Life always has some bitterness. The older you get, the more you will feel this negative feeling. However, it is unyielding human nature to hold one's head high in suffering. If you hold your head high in the storm and know that you will never walk alone, then no matter how big the storm is, it is just a fog in front of the golden sky, as long as there is hope in your heart. ...