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The Liverpool football team, FA Cup winners who leave tomorrow for Milan to play
The Liverpool football team, FA Cup winners who leave tomorrow for Milan to play the second leg of the European Cup semi final forgot about football for an evening and went along to the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, at the invitation of Shirley Bassey. During the intermission the boys went backstage and joined Shirley behind the curtains singing As Long As He Needs Me. 11th May 1965
Sayle
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
DM U4186
Media ID 21738095
© Mirrorpix
Gerry Byrne Ian St John Jimmy Melia Piano Team Tommy Smith
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The Liverpool football team, fresh off their victory in the FA Cup, took a break from their intense training and preparations for the European Cup semi-final to enjoy an unforgettable evening at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool. The renowned singer Shirley Bassey extended a special invitation to the team, who eagerly accepted. During the intermission, as anticipation filled the air, something magical happened behind those grand curtains. The boys of Liverpool FC joined forces with Shirley herself on stage and created an extraordinary moment that would forever be etched in both sports and music history. Gerry Byrne, Ian St John, Jimmy Melia, Ron Yeates, Tommy Smith - these legendary names united with Shirley Bassey's powerful voice as they belted out "As Long As He Needs Me". Their harmonies resonated through every corner of that historic theatre. In this print captured by Sayle on May 11th, 1965 – a true gem from Memory Lane Prints – we witness not just footballers but also artists coming together to celebrate their shared love for performance. It serves as a reminder that even amidst fierce competition and high stakes matches awaiting them in Milan tomorrow night; these talented individuals found solace and joy within music's embrace. This snapshot freezes time and immortalizes a rare instance when two worlds collided: football met melody. It is a testament to the spirit of camaraderie among athletes and musicians alike – proof that sometimes forgetting about football for an evening can lead to truly remarkable moments.
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