To Shane's family, band and friends, May it bring you comfort that he added so much to so many lives across the globe. A ripple of grief and love traveled across the world today.
Just finished my working week laid in the bath . And out of respect raising a glass to you….absolute legend may you rest in peace , thank you for this song sir . God bless ❤
Well Played Shane RIP. Pogues Christmas Concerts at Wembley in the 80's/90's were some of the best Ive ever been to. Loud, shouty, bawdy, manic crowd, and musically tight.
This song along with rainy night in soho mean so much to me personally. The man was an absolute legend and i feel heartbroken that he has left us just before Christmas. His music will always make me smile. Gone but never forgotten. R.i p shane x
What a lovely song. It will still be played in decades to come. It does not matter how many times I hear this song. The more I love it. RIP Shane and Kirsty. I hope that you are reunited in heaven.
god bless you Shane I bet you are up there with Kirsty belting out this song Saw you live on your 25th anniversary gig my husband says that you know it's christmas when you hear this song You will never be forgotten RIP Shane you will be at peace now
One of the best Christmas songs ever.I recently read how Kirsty died saving her children in a boating "accident" If that's not how a mother or parent loves their kids what is? Bless to Shane and Kirsty.
RIP to an absolute legend. Christmas will never be the same. I hope you're up there singing and swinging with Kirsty. Thank you for giving us all great memories, you will be sadly missed.
Christmas doesn’t start until this is played on the radio. Best ever record. 👍💝🇬🇧🇺🇸 this always reminds me of New York. Beautiful city. Beautiful voices
Christmas 1987 was my first ever. But everytime I hear this song I can only feel sadness cos of what happened to poor Kirsty. Such a talent, so a beautiful, so down to earth, a life taken way too early. And now Shane has gone... also before Christmas. Such strange and terrible irony there. RIP Shane & Kirsty!
“Fairytale of New York” is a drunken hymn for people with broken dreams and abandoned hopes. It is, therefore, a perfect contrast to some of the perkier perennial favourites we wheel out each Christmas. The song begins with its narrator, an Irish immigrant, being thrown into a drunk tank to sleep off his Christmas Eve binge. It’s not Christmas till they’ve sang this song Absolutely a great song I’ve loved it from the first time
It's a shame that the lyrics were adultered. It changes a way lot more than a simple word. It changes the whole spirit of the song, and for those of us who know the original version, watching it here just makes you feel like cheated.
Happy Christmas Shane and Kirsty. Sleep tight in heaven..yous probably didn’t realise when yous released this tune in 1987, the success, the nostalgia it brings!!! RIP to you both❤❤
I listened to the Pogues a lot in the 80s/90s. Shane died at Christmas time as if it was providence that we celebrate the Christmas carol in memory of him and thus really bless him again on his way to heaven. Danke aus Deutschland. 🙏🎄🕊
@Gospodin Horvat - Yeah, that's the right attitude, my fellow countryman! ;) I ja isto pjevam božićne pjesme u sred ljeta, baš me briga. Love this song and love the Pogues. Long live Shane MacGowan and RIP Kirsty MacColl! Merry Christmas to all!
R.l.P Thank you for this wonderfully beautiful lovely song ,Christmas starts with this song and gets us all in the mood for the festive season l remember the first time that song came on Top of the Pops music show in uk 🇬🇧✌️Jayne
Indeed Rip Kirsty, who stepped in as the original singer afaik turned up late! Be thankful for small mercies 😂 Kirstys anniversary is on the 18th & Ironically Shane's birthday 🎂 on the 25th ! BTW best wishes I hear he's in hospital 🤗
This song always let me know that Christmas was coming they played it on the radio and it was the time me and family went Christmas shopping after shopping this would be on the radio going home made us all laugh and feel good thank you
This is one of my favourite songs, Kirsty mc' all tie's the song together well, the best song the pogue's have been involved with for me, I really look forward to beer and Christmas 🎄 that's what the song reminds me of. 🎄🍷🍷
@@deirdrephillips3773 it's totally different than all the other Christmas songs, thanks for your comment, I wish you a happy Christmas, and a happy new year. 🎄🎄 🎸 💃 🥃 🎷 🍷🎄🎄
R.i.p Shane what an amazing legacy you left guess who's going to be number one this Christmas again bet your up there singing this with Kirsty McColl rest easy Shane😢🌹
The us? i was under the impression that it was not popular to not know, my gf is american and said shes has never heard of it i also asked 5 other American friends that have also never even heard it. but idk.
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Rest in Peace Shane MacGowan 🙏 - No matter how much time passes you still made one of the best christmas songs ever.
Well said Fairytale of New York is one of the best Christmas song ever Rest in Peace Shane
So true, my favourite xmas song, ever 🥰🥰🥰
RIP Shane Mac Gowan ❤❤❤
RIP Shane your like will be never be seen again ❤
I agree. RIP Shane you and Kirsty will be together in heaven. Your music was magic and this song in my opinion is the best Christmas song ever.
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RIP Shane McGowan and Kirsty McColl. Reunited. Thanks for the great music.
you are welcome
You know they hated each other right? 😂
Rest in Peace, Shane MacGowan. A legend whose music will never be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 😔
What a kind thing to say
To Shane's family, band and friends, May it bring you comfort that he added so much to so many lives across the globe. A ripple of grief and love traveled across the world today.
Lovely words.
Well said.
What happened to her?
@tillibrookssheep6616 she tragically died whilst saving her son and she got hit with a speedboat that was in an exclusion zone
Thank you Shane, for this immortal song, maybe you and Kirsty can sing together again for someone above the stars.
They will, I am shure 😀😀😀🇩🇪🎉
He had a great run in his life.
HE,S UP THERE NOW PLAYING IN THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🎄✌️😎🏴
@@richardyoung7415 Thanks for that 👍
@@alanodonnell4788 NO PROBS MY FRIEND. 🎄✌️😎🏴
I dont think any song sums up the hope, celebration and melancholy of Christmas better than this. RIP Shane and Kirsty
Best Christmas song ever
Fairytale of New York will definitely be number one this Christmas, no doubt about it....beautiful melancholy song! 💔
Lots of times in past years.
Just finished my working week laid in the bath . And out of respect raising a glass to you….absolute legend may you rest in peace , thank you for this song sir . God bless ❤
Shane MacGowan.
Yet another great song writer gone but never forgotten, music legends never die RIP Shane 👊
A brilliant emotional filled song - RIP Shane & Kirsty.
From one tipperary man to another Shane, you left your mark on the top of the table, rip Shane gone but never forgotten 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👏❤️
1987 song.
Over 30 years and it's still one of the best x-mas songs. Slainte!
Ikr
absolutely !!! slainte
34 years i was born September 87vit came out December 87 xx 😘❤️😘
Since 1988
@@zoeycongenialamazon5451 j pap.
Well Played Shane RIP. Pogues Christmas Concerts at Wembley in the 80's/90's were some of the best Ive ever been to. Loud, shouty, bawdy, manic crowd, and musically tight.
This song along with rainy night in soho mean so much to me personally. The man was an absolute legend and i feel heartbroken that he has left us just before Christmas. His music will always make me smile. Gone but never forgotten. R.i p shane x
1987 song.
Rest in Peace Shane. Your tribute to the music scenes showed your brilliant talents. Thank you. May God Bless
"I could have been someone
Well so could anyone"
I love this song, one of the best christmas songs ever
such an Irish thing to say. I imagine this being said in an Irish pub.
The best Christmas song EVER made…
Shane MacGowen and Kirsty MacColl
Forever in our hearts
RIP both back together
What a lovely song. It will still be played in decades to come. It does not matter how many times I hear this song. The more I love it. RIP Shane and Kirsty. I hope that you are reunited in heaven.
There are no words for how strongly I feel for this song. It's been with me since I was a child, I think
This is the most beautiful song for chistmas I've ever heard. R.I.P. Kirsty and Shane ❤
god bless you Shane I bet you are up there with Kirsty belting out this song Saw you live on your 25th anniversary gig my husband says that you know it's christmas when you hear this song You will never be forgotten RIP Shane you will be at peace now
1987 song.
RIP. Best Christmas song of all time ❤
The pen is indeed mightier than any sword such a beautiful song
Thank you one and all
ver well said...i agree with your comment 🙏
Apparently censorship is more powerful. RIP Shane & Kirsty.
This is the censored version so maybe not.
This christmas will be without you , but not in our hearts. Rip Shane.😥
Rip Shane you and Kirsty can now sing one of the favourite Christmas songs up above rest in paradise to you both
Rip shane what a singer you will always be remembered for this masterpiece
One of the best Christmas songs ever.I recently read how Kirsty died saving her children in a boating "accident" If that's not how a mother or parent loves their kids what is? Bless to Shane and Kirsty.
There is a memorial bench in Soho Square London to remember her, She was a fellow diver .
As long as there is a Christmas, this song will never be forgotten and neither will you Shane..🎅❤
Absolutely ❤
I will mess you Shane macgowan
Christmas song fairytale Of new York is Great song
I will miss you Jon gladiators
RIP Shane and Kirsty. All my love to you both ❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
1988 song.
Thankyou for the best Christmas song ever. RIP you two.
Beautiful rich Irish melody and words. A song that will last for ever.
English you mean?
@@jackdoyle7453 it’s an Irish song
@@louisereen9951 it's arguably in a Celtic style but the band is English. They have been accused of cultural appropriation though
@@jackdoyle7453 the guy singing is Irish though
No he's not I'm afraid. He was born in England and his father's side are Irish.
RIP to an absolute legend. Christmas will never be the same. I hope you're up there singing and swinging with Kirsty. Thank you for giving us all great memories, you will be sadly missed.
This is by far my most favorite Christmas song ever!! No other comes close!! Sang by two amazing people, Shane MacGowan & the late Kirsty MacCalll!!
But there is no mention of Jesus....
RIP Mr MacGowan ... Legendary singer, songwriter 😢
God bless shane..,RIP ...love this song ,when i played it christmas day will rise a glass to what would have been ur 66th birthday 🙏
Christmas doesn’t start until this is played on the radio. Best ever record. 👍💝🇬🇧🇺🇸 this always reminds me of New York. Beautiful city. Beautiful voices
All over the world ! Anyone anywhere
Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Where is this played on the radio?
Just heard for the first time this year today in a liquor store... Nov 17, 2022. Merry Christmas from Omaha, Nebraska.
You used the UK flag for Ireland 💀
@@tdoran616 the band is English 💀
Rip Shane! You lived your life to the fullest mate. Thank you for the memories and the music.
My forever favourite Christmas Song that's ever been made! ❤
ITS NOT A CHRISTMAS SONG ITS A LOVE SONG
R.I.P Shane a Kirsty you beautiful souls,your music lives on and is embraced by many,your dreams of a Christmas No 1 awaits you for sure❤❤ XX
BEST Christmas song - thank you thank you THANK you Shane MacGowan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my life is is much richer because of your music
Christmas 1987 was my first ever. But everytime I hear this song I can only feel sadness cos of what happened to poor Kirsty. Such a talent, so a beautiful, so down to earth, a life taken way too early.
And now Shane has gone... also before Christmas. Such strange and terrible irony there.
RIP Shane & Kirsty!
“Fairytale of New York” is a drunken hymn for people with broken dreams and abandoned hopes. It is, therefore, a perfect contrast to some of the perkier perennial favourites we wheel out each Christmas.
The song begins with its narrator, an Irish immigrant, being thrown into a drunk tank to sleep off his Christmas Eve binge.
It’s not Christmas till they’ve sang this song Absolutely a great song I’ve loved it from the first time
U hit the nail on the head Keith! These lyrics should never be altered!
broken dreams and abandoned hope and sorry love aswll
@@LolLol-pp7fk but Love nonetheless.
He should have come to Mexico. Irish (even historically) have been better recieve in Mexico wich is a catholic nation and we also party all the time.
It's a shame that the lyrics were adultered. It changes a way lot more than a simple word. It changes the whole spirit of the song, and for those of us who know the original version, watching it here just makes you feel like cheated.
Miss you so much Kirsty, Xmas ain't the same since you left us, RIP Lass, gone but will always be with us in our hearts. XX
RIP Shane, Thanks for all!!!
Who's watching December 2024??🎅
Me, love this ….
Rip shane, you got me through some tough times as a teen. Rip ol boy
One of the best Christmas songs ever can't help feeling sad for the loss of Kirstie bless her heart 💖
Happy Christmas Shane and Kirsty. Sleep tight in heaven..yous probably didn’t realise when yous released this tune in 1987, the success, the nostalgia it brings!!! RIP to you both❤❤
My fav christmas song! Every year i play this over and over!!!! ❤ this is christmas to me !
My buddies and I would break out into this song, at the local bar, every Xmas eve.
RIP. Beautiful musical story teller.
Love it, a real classic. He's so talented and Kirsty's voice and the pipers are genius.
The most beautifull Christmas song ever. I listened this year with my daugthers who also love Pogues.
The best christmas song ever ❤❤❤
Argeed
i know
everyone knows
They ruined it with the edited version. Why people complaining now when they didn't when it was first released
I triple this comment, those opposed sod off.
it’s offically Chrimbo every year first time I hear it 😆 number one all the wayyyy !!! 🙌
I listened to the Pogues a lot in the 80s/90s. Shane died at Christmas time as if it was providence that we celebrate the Christmas carol in memory of him and thus really bless him again on his way to heaven. Danke aus Deutschland. 🙏🎄🕊
Love you Shane, thank you 4 the music, rest easy now, x ❤😢
RIP Shane We need to get everyone we can to stream or download this and get it to Christmas number 1.
Rest in Peace. Thank you for giving us one of the best christmas songs ever ❤
Absolutely love this song. I listen every Christmas, and count my blessings.
The best, realistic Christmas song ever written....hands down 👍👍👍Thanks Pouges👍👍🙏
vote his song as the number one xmas song he just got out of Hospital and is really sick
@ThatOneRex oh so sad
@ThatOneRex so sad
Brilliant 👍
Dont care what anybody else says this IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER 🥃 God Bless you for Blessing us with your talent 💎
Riposa in pace, Shane.
E grazie per tutte le emozioni che ci hai regalato.
La tua voce continuerà a risuonare nei prossimi decenni...
Rest in Peace Shane MacGowan. 🙏Thanks for the music. You were one of the best.
Rest in peace Shane MacGowan. The best Christmas song ever. Whenever I hear this song on the radio etc aknow it's Christmas.
SENTIONELL THANK YOU SHANE whatever you left us .. I LOVE IT 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
RIP Mr MacGowan and may the good lord take a liking to ya! I’ll always treasure the music you left behind for us!
Happy memories of Christmas 1987, thank you, Shane and co, especially to kirsty, God bless you xxxx ps merry Christmas 🤶
Legends live forever!
Rest in peace, my friend😢
The best Christmas song ever, can't help but to sing along, thank you
A poet & an angel on one song, perfection.
Reunited with kirsty god bless you both ❤❤❤ let's make you no 1 for Christmas 2023 😊
Greetings to Ireland and New York from Croatia. It's not Christmas but who cares, I always love to listen this song.
Both singers are English,as are most of the band.
up the argentina
@@sineadmurray2787 there is better song for this occasion than fairy tale of New York: Maddona - don't cry for me Argentina.
It’s almost Christmas so wishing you the merriest Christmas
@Gospodin Horvat - Yeah, that's the right attitude, my fellow countryman! ;) I ja isto pjevam božićne pjesme u sred ljeta, baš me briga. Love this song and love the Pogues. Long live Shane MacGowan and RIP Kirsty MacColl! Merry Christmas to all!
87/88 lost so many loved ones since then. This song brings them back❤🙏❤🙏
This song will live forever ❤
As an Irishman who grew up in England as well this is my favourite Christmas song
R.l.P Thank you for this wonderfully beautiful lovely song ,Christmas starts with this song and gets us all in the mood for the festive season l remember the first time that song came on Top of the Pops music show in uk 🇬🇧✌️Jayne
RIP Kirsty gone but not forgotten
Indeed Rip Kirsty, who stepped in as the original singer afaik turned up late!
Be thankful for small mercies 😂
Kirstys anniversary is on the 18th & Ironically Shane's birthday 🎂 on the 25th !
BTW best wishes I hear he's in hospital 🤗
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She died saving her kids.
@@nbenefielhow
Best Christmas song out there proud to be Irish ☘️
He was born in England. He's English.
🥴
@@bieitunshes from Tipperary
@@jaydenking5547 it's not hard to Google where he was born
@@bieituns ik Im irish
The best Christmas song ever.😊
So true I love this song ❤
God bless Shane the world is a poorer place without you
Rest Easy Shane
RIP Shane. Thank you for all the memories. ❤
This song always let me know that Christmas was coming they played it on the radio and it was the time me and family went Christmas shopping after shopping this would be on the radio going home made us all laugh and feel good thank you
Still gives me chills.. no matter how many times i listen it. The Irish made some timeless music..
Yes and its not just for Christmas. The lyrics and the melody - it gets to you every time. I wish Kirsty was still with us.
It's not as good as the original
@@markredmond2014 what with names like mc Coll and McGowan ?
@@markredmond2014 Born in England of Irish (Shane) and Scottish (Kirsty) parents.
@@mbradfield53 🤣
RIP SHane Mcgowen. Thanks for creating the best Christmas song of all time
The 🐐 there will never be anyone, quite like Frank. Thank you for your contribution to music, it will live on for generations to come. God speed 🙏🏽
RIP Shane MacGowan--a great Irish poet.
Rip Shane McGowan brilliant man will be missed by all of Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪 get this song to number 1 for this Christmas 🎶🎶🎶🎶🇮🇪🇮🇪
💯☘💚🤍🧡
A legend and respect to all the family.
Best Christmas song ever. Shane and Kirsty are singing this in heaven .
Gone but never forgotten. As long as there is a Christmas shane and kirsty will live on😢
This song is epic and a true master piece.
This is one of my favourite songs, Kirsty mc' all tie's the song together well, the best song the pogue's have been involved with for me, I really look forward to beer and Christmas 🎄 that's what the song reminds me of. 🎄🍷🍷
Yes definitely the best XMas song ❤️❤️
@@deirdrephillips3773 it's totally different than all the other Christmas songs, thanks for your comment, I wish you a happy Christmas, and a happy new year. 🎄🎄 🎸 💃 🥃 🎷 🍷🎄🎄
@@Jack-pu4rf Happy Christmas to you Jack ,and a peaceful one 🎄🎄
Somewhere in heaven there will be a star called Shane….😢 Thank you for the music….👑👍
I will not forget you. With your glorious masterpieces.
R.I.P Shane.
R.i.p Shane what an amazing legacy you left guess who's going to be number one this Christmas again bet your up there singing this with Kirsty McColl rest easy Shane😢🌹
Most playing Christmas song ever. Across UK, Ireland, U. S. and many more Radio Station as well. 🎄 🎄 🎄
The us? i was under the impression that it was not popular to not know, my gf is american and said shes has never heard of it i also asked 5 other American friends that have also never even heard it. but idk.
@Andrew Willis all my American relatives have heard it and play it every year
@@andrewwillis9759 I am American and I love the pogues and Shane’s other band
Rest in peace Shane and Kirsty. Always be the best Christmas song ❤❤❤❤
Love how they both dance together at the end of the video.
Hope there both doing so now.
Rip shane and kirsty
Rest in peace Irish Legend first Christmas without your poetry and talent
R.I.P SHANE AND CHRISTY thank you for the joy you give us on every Christmas with your song!❤