 Irving Berlin later stated that " You 'll Never Walk Alone " had the same sort of effect on him as the 23rd Psalm . When singer Mel Tormé told Rodgers that " You 'll Never Walk Alone " had made him cry , Rodgers nodded impatiently . " You 're supposed to . " The frequently recorded song has become a universally accepted hymn . The cast recording of Carousel proved popular in Liverpool , like many Broadway albums , and in 1963 , the Brian Epstein @-@ managed band , Gerry and the Pacemakers had a number @-@ one hit with the song . At the time , the top ten hits were played before Liverpool F.C. home matches ; even after " You 'll Never Walk Alone " dropped out of the top ten , fans continued to sing it , and it has become closely associated with the soccer team and the city of Liverpool . A BBC program , Soul Music , ranked it alongside " Silent Night " and " Abide With Me " in terms of its emotional impact and iconic status . 
