The Pogues' Shane MacGowan's Sister Says It's Still Too 'Painful' to Listen to 'Fairytale of New York' 2 Years After He Died

Shane was 65 when he died of pneumonia in November 2023. He and the Pogues released “Fairytale of New York” in 1987, with British singer Kirsty MacColl joining him on lead vocals for the song’s famous ...
The Boston Globe

The Pogues’ ‘Fairy Tale of New York’ is the only Christmas song that matters

Certain moments of art are guaranteed to tear down any critical detachment I have and make me blubber like a baby. The rush of joy and gratitude at the end of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The third act of ...
Irish Star on MSN

Tragic true story linked to Pogues' Christmas hit Fairytale of New York

The collaborative Christmas tune from The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl is as synonymous with the festive season as Santa Claus ...
Irish Central

LISTEN: The Pogues release version of first time they played "Fairytale Of New York" live

"It was Christmas Eve, babe ..." The opening lyrics to The Pogues' classic "Fairytale of New York" are timeless. Now, however, the Irish Christmas ballad is getting a new life, as The Pogues have ...