
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.

Featuring

John Lennon
Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)

George Harrison
Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)

Holly Johnson
Self (archive footage)

Melanie C
Self (archive footage)

Elvis Costello
Self (archive footage)

Sonia
Self (archive footage)
Gerry Marsden
Self (archive footage)
Rebecca Ferguson
Self (archive footage)
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