The Klopp Revolution Begins (2015)

Lore & Background

In the musical, Nettie Fowler sings 'You'll Never Walk Alone' to comfort Julie Jordan when her husband Billy Bigelow dies. The song is reprised as an epilogue in the final scene. At Liverpool F.C., after becoming a chart hit, the song gained popularity among fans and quickly became the football anthem of the club, which adopted 'You'll Never Walk Alone' as its official motto on its coat of arms. The song is sung by supporters before the start of each home game at Anfield with the Gerry and the Pacemakers version being played over the public address system.

Reader's Guide

The song is sung by Liverpool supporters before the start of each home game at Anfield. The Gerry and the Pacemakers version is played over the public address system. Fans on the Kop sing along with scarves raised.

Did You Know?

• The song was introduced in the original Broadway production by Christine Johnson, who created the role of Nettie Fowler.
• Gerry and the Pacemakers' version peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart for four consecutive weeks in 1963.
• In 2016, FIFA called 'You'll Never Walk Alone' 'one of the game's most beloved anthems'.
• The song was adopted by Scottish team Celtic after a 1966 Cup Winners' Cup semi-final against Liverpool at Anfield.