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The Pogues: The trailblazing band that fused punk attitude and Irish folk
The Pogues are one of those bands that sound old school and modern at the same time, and that was, and still is, part of ...
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Meaning and backstory behind iconic Christmas song Fairytale of New York
Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, died at the age of 65. Fairytale of New York, his most famous song, is a Christmas ...
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The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” Has Long Been Subject of Controversy, Songwriter Says That’s the Point
Some of the most beloved Christmas songs are a bit rough around the edges, from the hokey and macabre “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” to the Pogues’ controversial “Fairytale of New ...
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Pogues' Christmas classic was almost the "Fairytale of County Clare"
As soon as it's time for an Irish Christmas song, we're heading to YouTube for the lyrics but would we have done so if the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" was "Fairytale of County Clare?" ...
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The Pogues’ ’The Rest of the Best’ compilation to be reissued on vinyl
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, The Pogues' The Rest of the Best compilation is being reissued on vinyl.The package is ...
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Fans praise Hozier’s ‘fabulous rendition’ of The Pogues’ ‘iconic’ song in tribute to late Shane MacGowan
The original song featured The Pogues' Shane MacGowan trading verses with the legendary Kirsty MacColl. The 34-year-old, whose real name is Andrew Byrne, chose to reimagine the classic in his ...
Hozier Brings Christmas Vibes to ‘Saturday Night Live’ With Emotional Performance and Changed Lyrics to ‘Fairytale of New York’
Hozier performed on "SNL's" Christmas edition, and for his second song, the Irish artist paid tribute to the Pogues' classic "Fairytale of New York." ...