‘You’ll never walk alone’ by Annabel Joseph-Ojoboh, a well delivered rendition

When the song “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” come up, Liverpool FC, the English Premier League revered team comes to mind. They have made the song one of their symbols however this song was not about them. The song was originally composed by Richard Rodgers, with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, for the 1945 musical “Carousel”. In the musical, it is sung at a pivotal moment when the main character, Julie, is encouraged not to give up in the face of adversity. The classic ballad was covered by Annabel Joseph-Ojoboh in one of the numerous singles she churned out.

Annabel has remained a formidable force in the Nigerian classic music scene, regularly, she makes sonic statements, showing the world why she is not a pushover, from seria recording of songs, performance at various events and occasional media engagement. She has continued to make an impact in the scene.

In this song, with her sonorous voice, Annabel Joseph-Ojoboh serves as a messenger of hope. With the complexities of life, a song like this remains important. Giving hope to the hopeless, making them realize that life can get better. On this song, she makes use of her vocals more, the production is down play, in this way, her voice is more pronounced. Such a beautiful output. Via these lyrics, she conveys a message of perseverance and the idea that even when facing difficulties, one is never truly alone.

The song has been covered by a myriad of artistes, from Gerry and the Pacemakers to Aretha Franklin, Katherine Jenkins etc. with this beautifully delivered rendition, Annabel joins that elegant list.

The stirring melody and uplifting lyrics of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” have made it a beloved standard that continues to resonate with listeners. It is a timeless song that offers a message of hope and solidarity in the face of life’s challenges.

In a way, Annabel Joseph-Ojoboh refined the song, made it new, added a twist and dished it out to the audience. It takes some level of smartness and creativity to be this awesome.