Shane MacGowan said the miserable lyrics for The Pogues’ Christmas tune, “Fairytale of New York,” came to him while he was delirious with double pneumonia. The song might not have had the ...

“Fairytale of New York” is a Christmas duet that tells a ... It’s known for its honest lyrics about love and loss, mixing both hope and heartbreak. The song has become one of the most ...

Here’s what you need to know. Why were the lyrics to Fairytale of New York changed? Controversy has surrounded Fairytale of New York due to the ‘explicit’ nature of its lyrics. Fairytale of ...

Shane MacGowan's rambunctious festive classic Fairytale of New York stirred controversy for its contentious lyrics – but could be headed for the top of the UK charts this Christmas, writes ...

Listening to the crazy lyrics of "Fairytale of New York" with its man and woman arguing should be enough to prove it's a bad Christmas song. As I write this I'm listening to the "Top 100 ...

After the Pogues first played New York in March 1986, MacGowan revised the lyrics to reflect the city’s Irish-American community — in a not-so-jolly way. The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York ...

“Gorgeous version of ‘Fairytale of New York’ by Hozier & backup singers ... O’Brien was referring to a line in the original lyrics of the song, now considered offensive: “You scumbag ...

You obviously know the classic track ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues featuring ... to hit Shane MacGowan’s levels. Here are the lyrics: ...

The Pogues have left a lasting legacy worldwide, particularly acclaimed in the UK and Ireland - with the iconic Christmas anthem Fairytale of New York still ... its moving lyrics and vibrant ...

“Fairytale of New York” was a departure ... Mr. MacGowan wrote the lyrics in a feverish struggle with pneumonia in Malmo, Sweden. The lines Mr. MacGowan trades with the singer Kirsty MacColl ...

The Pogues released “Fairytale Of New York” featuring the late Kirsty MacColl in 1987. To celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2012, the song was re-released on iTunes (what a relic) and on ...