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 as Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney as Self (archive footage)
George Harrison as Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr as Self (archive footage)
Holly Johnson as Self (archive footage)
Melanie C as Self (archive footage)
Elvis Costello as Self (archive footage)
Sonia as Self (archive footage)
Gerry Marsden as Self (archive footage)
Rebecca Ferguson as Self (archive footage)
Cilla Black as Self (archive footage)
Ken Dodd as Self (archive footage)
Andy McCluskey as Self (archive footage)
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