By Luke Morgan Britton, 1 April 2019

Liverpool's imprint on popular music is undeniable. You simply couldn't embark on a musical pilgrimage of the UK without visiting the famous Cavern Club, birthplace of The Beatles. But Merseyside's heritage and legacy runs deeper and spans much wider than simply the Fab Four.

To mark the 6 Music Festival taking place in Liverpool this past weekend (29–31 March), we have a brand new Liverpool music mix, dedicated to the city’s impossibly rich musical past, present and future.

Following the big event, here are the stories behind seven essential songs that Liverpool has given us over the years, from The Beatles and beyond.