"Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl, is "one of the most popular and enduring Christmas songs" said GQ. But it was held at the No. 2 spot on its release in 1987 by the ...

Uncover the magic and meaning behind The Pogues' iconic hit "Fairytale of New York." Find the lyrics, story, and cultural ...

From everyone’s favorite Fairytale of New York by the late Pogues legend, Shane MacGowan, to some new spins on the classics from Irish bands, here are some of Ireland’s best Christmas songs.

Many Christmas songs turn away from the warmth of the holiday ... ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues feat. Kristie MacColl Don’t let the rousing chorus fool you.

Irish folk band The Pogues joined forces with pop singer Kirsty Maccoll in 1987 for Fairytale of New York, one of the most well-known and beloved modern Christmas standards in the UK. Denied ...

Soon The Pogues were hurling themselves around London, fusing punk energy, traditional music and Shane's original songs into a single ... was only kept off the 1987 Christmas No.1 slot by the ...

But The Pogues' rise to third spot puts them in the running for Christmas. The rise of 15 places ... told the BBC she would love to see the song at the top of the charts. "It would be nice ...