Maybe it has something to do with the madness of the Liverpool supporters too, especially them on the Anfield Road section The Kop. It’s believed to have some connection to Pink Floyd’s Syd Barret who was the leader in the group before he became insane. And why Rogers Waters concerns about this subject is hard to say. That was why Pink Floyd add their chanting to their song Fearless. Perhaps he likes the beautiful voices on the Kop too. As the founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford (30 July1863 – 7 April 1947) once said: “If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right.” Even though Rogers Waters is an Arsenal supporter, he was probably impressed by Liverpool Football Club’s impressing play and winning of titles. “Fearless” means that you need to believe in what you are doing. I think Pink Floyd used this song on “Fearless” as an understatement. The first verse is according to my interpretation about faith and building self confidence, just as the song "You'll Never Walk Alone" is about. Its title is derived from a football (soccer) slang term for "awesome", which became a cliché among the band's touring party. “Fearless” is like an underground hit for Pink Floyd even it was not released as a single in the UK or played live by the band. The words "You'll Never Walk Alone" also feature in the club crest and on the Shankly Gate entrance to the Liverpool’s stadium, Anfield Road.
after Gerry & The Pacemakers had a number-one hit with their recording in 1963.
This Rodgers and Hammerstein song is from the musical "Carousel”, and became the anthem of Liverpool F.C. Little bit after the start of the song and in the end of the song, Liverpool supporters sing "You'll Never Walk Alone". Maybe this song is about politics too, but where is the connection? Roger Waters is famous for expressing him clearly in lyrics when it comes to political matters, but in “Fearless” he is singing in terms far beyond most peoples` understanding. I am sure Liverpool supporters wonder why Pink Floyd recorded the Kop choir`s singing, especially in this context. So what is the conclusion?įrom Pink Floyd the early time their music was very psychedelic both in sound and lyrics. The recording is repeated many times during the song and appears solely as a conclusion at the end of the song.
Maybe the song is a tribute about the fantastic Liverpool supporters on the Anfield Road section The Kop? © Travel Explorations.ĭuring the Pink Floyd’s song "Fearless" you can hear Liverpool supporters singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" in the most enthusiastic way. The word fearless is a slang term for awesome, which was commonly used in Britain as a football (soccer) slang term.