Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
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.
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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)
Cilla Black
Self (archive footage)
Ken Dodd
Self (archive footage)
Andy McCluskey
Self (archive footage)
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