The Pogues are no longer the favourites for Christmas number one Shane MacGowan and The Pogues look they’re going to be pipped at the post in the race for this year’s Christmas number one – thanks to a group of TikTok stars. Despite being one of the nation’s most-loved festive tunes, The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of […]

2 years ago

It looks on track to reach Christmas number one ‘Fairytale of New York’ has reached number in the UK iTunes chart following the death of Shane MacGowan. Last week, the legendary Pogues frontman passed away at the age of 65 after being discharged from hospital following a lengthy stay. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke announced […]

2 years ago

‘It absolutely should’ The wife of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan says she hopes their hit tune Fairytale of New York becomes Christmas number one in memory of the much-adored singer. Victoria Mary Clarke confirmed the tragic news of his passing on Thursday, releasing a statement via Instagram in which she said he ” meant […]

2 years ago

He is in hospital again Victoria Mary Clarke has asked fans for prayers after her husband, Pogues singer Shane McGowan, was rushed to hospital. On Twitter, Victoria wrote: “Please send prayers and healing vibes to @ShaneMacGowan in hospital again and really hoping to get out asap!! Thank you.” She also posted a photo of Shane […]

3 years ago

The BBC said that listeners find the lyrics ‘jarring’ in 2022 BBC Radio 2 has confirmed that it will not play the original version of ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues this Christmas. The 1987 song, which is performed by The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan and singer Kirsty MacColl, creates headlines every festive season […]

3 years ago

An edited version of the song will be played on the station instead, while the original version will still be played on BBC Radio 2. BBC Radio 1 has confirmed that it will not play the original version of ‘Fairytale of New York’, a Christmas song by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl, on air this […]

5 years ago