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Radio stations across Europe will play You’ll Never Walk Alone simultaneously on Friday in a sign of solidarity during the coronavirus outbreak - and we want everyone in Liverpool to open their window and sing along.

The ECHO is urging you to join in what is sure to be a moving rendition at a time when everyone needs their spirits lifting.

According to Dutch channel 3FM , radio stations across the continent - and in the UK - will play the Gerry and the Pacemakers track at 8:45am (CET), which is 7:45am here, on Friday, March 20, reports Nottinghamshire Live.

BBC Radio 1 and 2 have confirmed they are taking part.

Presenter Sander Hoogendoorn asked his colleagues around Europe to join him by playing the same song at the same time to show unity in times of crisis.

Sander said: "We all have to do what we can to beat this crisis. Things like this just go beyond the boundaries of radio channels.

"That's why I thought: why don't all radio morning shows play the same song at the same time?

“ You'll Never Walk Alone would be our choice as it could speak to those doing an incredible job working in health care right now, those who are ill or those who can't leave their house for a while."

Sander said many stations support the initiative - including in the UK Radio 1 and Radio 2.

He said the move is backed by major stations in Germany, Spain, France, Holland and across the continent.

Sander added: "We are very proud that so many radio stations around Europe have responded with enthusiasm to our initiative. We hope that this Friday at 8.45am, everybody around Europe can sing along to You'll Never Walk Alone and feel like they are not alone in this crisis."

A spokesman for BBC Radio 1 and 2 said: "We’re delighted to play You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers on Friday morning in solidarity with our fellow broadcasters across Europe."

The hashtag for the initiative is #neverwalkalone.