It's not Christmas until you're pissed drunk hurling insults at loved ones then ultimately making amends and hugging it out. Greatest and most accurate Christmas song ever.
What a wonderful moment....Shane is in his own world...he sings and Ella finds herself a little disunited at times because he takes her pieces of song....She looks at him with compassion and also with great admiration for his courage despite the illness that lurks....Ella is very moving here...and it all ends with a dance...without doubt the most beautiful dance..☝️💚🍀
Christmas 2023, still listening to the greatest Christmas song ever written and performed by a virtuoso who just left us a few weeks ago. RIP Shane, your music lives on forever and people will be watching this and listening a hundred years from now 💔
Shane’s songs are built to last. And he looks so much better. Teeth. He’s put on weight. He looks like a good old grizzled Irishman. A long life to him
I have been crying all day....the world lost a human treasure. Irish people around the world are mourning an a real world cultural icon. Rest In peace Shane....
@@robertcurrie8510 I think it was an emotional moment for all of them. When this song came out in '88 I can guarantee you they had no idea it would become the modern-day icon that it is today. Nearly 30 years later when they did this performance. They're practically old men in this video. Yet still deliver it with the same spirit as in the very beginning. It truly is something beautiful to see. But yeah, for her maybe it was special in a different way. I definitely know what you mean.
Almost 11years ago my dad called me to tell me my mom has died...3 days before Christmas, and this song came on the radio! Everytime I hear this song I drown in tears!
@@kylelindberg7771 That's one way to be an insensitive prick to someone who lost their mother. Now what were you hoping for, by making a rude comment? Thought no one would tell you to piss off?
There are beautiful Christmas songs. There are wonderful Christmas songs. There are iconic Christmas songs and there is Fairytale of New York. R.I.P. Kirsty and Shane
This song absolutely nails the spirit of Christmas - broken people, knocked down, but ultimately hopeful. That hope rests in the Prince of Peace. Merry Christmas, and God bless us - EVERYONE.
Because she isn't the woman who is supposed to be there when he sings this song and I get the feeling everytime he glanced her way his heart broke a little bit more.
OMG! This is a beautiful rendition.Poor Kirsty would be glad that it is still bringing the same emotions as the original to many hearts.I have grown older (71) and am thankful for the Pogues and Kirsty .I am even more thankful for Ella Finer and her generation for carrying on this wonderful, if painful at times,Xmas classic.
4 years ago (and i swear this ìs true!) I was googeling for christmas songs. And the name kirsty maColl came up in my head (i knew her songs like new England) but came to this song. When i watched the clip to the end , i saw the date Dec 18. Really chilling. But i will always remember her when I hear this song.
230 likes is much less than I'd expect from the replies and likes I thought would be here. This song, and rendition are part of my family tradition. Cheers to a better 2021 and new year in this decade! In this together ❤
Since the first note I always start to cry thinking how many people just now are alone and suffering, like my bro died alone two years ago with only his dogs around in a stupid bathroom. Rip Shane and hug my bro Luca, he loved you and your music, and late but fortunally, I understood his musical interesting .
As the song says I could have been someone. Well shane WAS someone !! A very special someone. A brilliant songwriter, great performer but above all a lovely human being. He will be missed ❤
Ella is amazing here, you can't compare her to Kirsty. Ella sings with a different emotion. You can see in her eyes how she feels and that she wasn't trying to emulate Kirsty, but to honor her. Beautiful rendition.
You can see the emotion in Ella's eyes that it is an absolute joy and an honour to be singing Kirsty MacColl's lines and to be singing along with Shane. RIP Shane MacGowan ❤
God Bless Shane, the band and Ella Finer 😇 You know, I've not really been into the Pogues until recent, sure i heard a couple songs of theirs, but until recent i'm really enjoying the music. After watching a few interviews with Shane (past to present) i can't help but feel for Shane, but much respect, he's had a hard life and took the rightful path to music. I find Shane a remarkable, interesting and unique person, with so much talent! I hope that Shane will find his way (it's now 2023 i write this) and find reconciliation and peace within. Thank you Shane and the Pogues for bringing some light into my life, love your music, God Bless you all.
Ella did a fine job..she is not trying to be Kirsty,she is singing from her heart....give the lady some slack...Ella is giving it her all..and a mighty fine job she has done of it..
I will forever picture Shane dancing in the snow on a cold Christmas day with the music in my ear. Thank you for the the memories Shane, you were amazing and we will never forget you.
The emotion on her face is incredible; This may have been one of the last times that Shane and The Pogues performed this live, and it's a great version; sweet and haunting, and just a great song overall.
YES ... but ... the singer he looks at is the co-writer of the song, fer god's sake, so I hope people give her some credit. She sings very well, and on pitch. I think I read that it was because Ella Finer has been reading the Irish witerary novelist JP Donleavy's Fairytale of New York that the title had been grabbed. Kirsty didn't co-write it and I think they sang it about equally, though of course it IS sad that Kirsty, daughter of the great Ewan, died of a speedboat bump where it shouldn't have been ... a swimming/diving area.
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This is not only a christmas song to me, it is about old times and great feelings. And I love the feelings this simple song spreads. And Ella Finer did a "finer" job ;) Her views to Shane and so... great!
Really believe when he looks to his right he is looking for Kirsty. No disrespect at all...Ella has a the voice of a angel. Its just the heart want what it wants. Rest in peace Kirsty!!
This is my favorite Christmas song, the melody and the lyrics touch my heart so strong! Anywhere you from, merry Christmas to you and joy to the world!🎄❤️
The Irish can make music like no one else can. The Pogues, the Dubliners, Christy Dignam and Finbar Fury, just to name four. It pulls at your Heartstrings, no matter where you are from.
Fairytale of New York is a bit like Goodfellas, whenever it comes on I simply stop whatever I'm doing and get involved. Just fucking genius, I can never tire of it. RIP Shane, and merry christmas! 🌹
I could cry! R.I.P. Philip Chevron, Darryl Hunt, Shane MacGowan! I was lucky enough to see you all in Berlin in 1990. It was an unforgettable experience. The entire “Eissporthalle” shook. Your music will accompany me until the end of my days. Thanks for that!
Prod to be Irish missing Ireland so excited we can travel there. Can't wait to get back to the homeland. It's snowing here in the states. The best band is blasting. Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🍻to everyone and stay safe
It never fails to conjure up memories and tears when I hear this song. It really is a work of true beauty. And the perfect soundtrack to get pissed to.
Australia loves you, may the grace of the LORD remain with you forever and forever, may everyone who loves the truth dwell with you until our new being is revealed ... an Australian friend
I agree, people need to stop holding words hostage. The intention of words is what should be critiqued. This is a story, the words are necessary to tell the story accurately.
The greatest Irish poet of my generation. He will live in my heart forever. Rish in peace my beautiful Irish brother 😢
😢 thanks
@@dg3x3kb78 stay strong V 🙏
He was born in England, you've got the bono, don't be greedy now.
Seamus Heaney won the Nobel Prize for literature
@@glasshalffull8471 plenty of Irish are born overseas. Poor response really considering our loss 😕
What I love about this version is how touched Ella Finer was to be up there. Looked like she was holding back tears.
Yes, it really did.
That look to her at 2'02 ! So much kindness and affection.
Absolute truth...holding back tears and emotions
I only picked up on that on the 40'th go around. I guess she knew she would be part of a great legacy, singing Fairytale of New York with him 💚
A sad day. Shane is one of the greatest musicians and poets ever. Only very few have touched my heart that much. Rest in Peace.
Really sad
I am heart broken!@@timovesterlund4106
I feel the same ❤
Ditto
Who else cries every time they hear this? Best Christmas song ever.
I was just gonna type that.... This song just hits ya.
Yup.
Yeah. It’s a masterpiece. Everyone involved with this song should be really proud of themselves for creating it.
True story
i cry too but not cause its chrismas or was or will be
It's not Christmas until you're pissed drunk hurling insults at loved ones then ultimately making amends and hugging it out. Greatest and most accurate Christmas song ever.
Lol 😆 yes
Mwahaha, I love that. Best comment ever made in the comment section of the best Christmas song ever.. ❤
What a wonderful moment....Shane is in his own world...he sings and Ella finds herself a little disunited at times because he takes her pieces of song....She looks at him with compassion and also with great admiration for his courage despite the illness that lurks....Ella is very moving here...and it all ends with a dance...without doubt the most beautiful dance..☝️💚🍀
"I built my dreams around you" is probably my favourite lyrics ever written
I could have been someone! Well so could anyone! (also a top all time lyric)... hell of a song!
Mine too😁
Also, "I packed them with my own", the whole verse is so sweet.
Definitely
This whole song is a lyrical and musical masterpiece.
Christmas 2023, still listening to the greatest Christmas song ever written and performed by a virtuoso who just left us a few weeks ago. RIP Shane, your music lives on forever and people will be watching this and listening a hundred years from now 💔
Even a Swedish man here is listening to it ❤
Shane’s songs are built to last. And he looks so much better. Teeth. He’s put on weight. He looks like a good old grizzled Irishman. A long life to him
❤️❤️❤️
Länge sen
That post didn't age well...
I always come back to this version every Christmas theres something so real about it. Beautiful. Rest in peace, Shane.
I can't stop crying while listening to them. He knew broken souls and could sing them.
I have been crying all day....the world lost a human treasure. Irish people around the world are mourning an a real world cultural icon. Rest In peace Shane....
I have been crying for days! I'm from Dirty Dublin
I have been crying with you 😮💨
I'm still crying,rest easy Shane❤
Great job guys. Rip Shane and Kirsty. Thank you both you are both sadly missed
She looked like she wanted to cry. Very emotional performance and moment.
How do you mean?
I didn’t write that properly. I meant to say it was an emotional moment for her. You can see it in her face.
I edited my original comment. Thank you.
@@robertcurrie8510 I think it was an emotional moment for all of them. When this song came out in '88 I can guarantee you they had no idea it would become the modern-day icon that it is today. Nearly 30 years later when they did this performance. They're practically old men in this video. Yet still deliver it with the same spirit as in the very beginning. It truly is something beautiful to see.
But yeah, for her maybe it was special in a different way. I definitely know what you mean.
Also, "I packed them with my own", the whole verse is so sweet.
I love the emotion in Ella’s face, overwhelmed she is there beautiful
He is the reason we love Irish people big love and respect from Croatia ... great great songs whole day playing in our bar in Zagreb
Di to? Belfast ili?da dođem
Almost 11years ago my dad called me to tell me my mom has died...3 days before Christmas, and this song came on the radio! Everytime I hear this song I drown in tears!
May she rest in peace
nice sensitive personal story ya got there. now what were you hoping for, making it available to any random stranger on youtube?
Same TB, about the tears that is
so sorry , may your mother rest in peace.
@@kylelindberg7771 That's one way to be an insensitive prick to someone who lost their mother. Now what were you hoping for, by making a rude comment? Thought no one would tell you to piss off?
There are beautiful Christmas songs. There are wonderful Christmas songs. There are iconic Christmas songs and there is Fairytale of New York. R.I.P. Kirsty and Shane
This is the xmas song that will remain the greatest for all eternity.
This song absolutely nails the spirit of Christmas - broken people, knocked down, but ultimately hopeful. That hope rests in the Prince of Peace. Merry Christmas, and God bless us - EVERYONE.
Hi Brian, this is not a famous Christmas song but I hope you like it : ua-cam.com/video/C_JzLpQ06ig/v-deo.html
Agree described it amazingly god bless and Merry x mass
Thanks Brian. Your comment blessed me.
Spent it with a standard poodle mix and my lesbian snuggle buddy.
@@MarcoSysma I know your comment wasn’t aimed to me but I checked it out and it’s cool, is it your music?
Once a year I come here and shed a tear. Happy Christmas, everyone!
Same. Merry Christmas.
Lived my whole life without knowing about this. I'm from the US. Been shedding a lot of tears this week. Happy Christmas!
Absolute same, merry late Christmas 2021 everyone☆
👍👌🤘♥️♥️
That glance he gave her when he sang "I turned my face away, and dreamed about you" was adorable.
Because she isn't the woman who is supposed to be there when he sings this song and I get the feeling everytime he glanced her way his heart broke a little bit more.
He was looking out for her, being kind. She was every the woman she was supposed to be. Grand job. I loved it x
growing up with his lyrics and melodies it feels like a longtime friend has gone. you will live on
He looks very present, peaceful and happy hear. I drank heavily for 30 years and this legend moves me beyond words. Love you Shane, slainte
I love your musicians Gome but not forgotten😢
Watching him sing the opening.. It is bleak, it is sorrowful, it is dark.. It is ethereal..
We will miss you Shane! RIP🖤 Lots of love from Belgium🇧🇪🇮🇪
Thanks Shane for your great songs and your unbelievable voice.
😢😢 heartbreaking that he's left this mortal world..A lyrical genius..May his glass never be empty..Rest in glorious peace Shane ❤
Ella is so amazing and beautiful, with an angels voice.
Such a beautiful song!!!!!
Every year at this time I am here again. This is the only X-Mas song that deserves its status. Love you all forever.
OMG!
This is a beautiful rendition.Poor Kirsty would be glad that it is still bringing the same emotions as the original to many hearts.I have grown older (71) and am thankful for the Pogues and Kirsty .I am even more thankful for Ella Finer and her generation for carrying on this wonderful, if painful at times,Xmas classic.
Amen.
I'm 100% certain that Kirsty MaColl would be proud of this rendition. She's remembered every year for her part
shes actually pretty good not gonna lie
god bless her soul and her family
4 years ago (and i swear this ìs true!) I was googeling for christmas songs. And the name kirsty maColl came up in my head (i knew her songs like new England) but came to this song. When i watched the clip to the end , i saw the date Dec 18. Really chilling. But i will always remember her when I hear this song.
230 likes is much less than I'd expect from the replies and likes I thought would be here. This song, and rendition are part of my family tradition. Cheers to a better 2021 and new year in this decade! In this together ❤
I woke up in Ohio. I don't know anyone in Ohio.
I never really appreciated this song until now. It tells a sweet, sad story and now I am nearly 51, I appreciate it for what it is. A human story.
So wonderfully said.
im 29, same here
December has come once again. Shane you're a true legend, thank you for my tears.
Since the first note I always start to cry thinking how many people just now are alone and suffering, like my bro died alone two years ago with only his dogs around in a stupid bathroom. Rip Shane and hug my bro Luca, he loved you and your music, and late but fortunally, I understood his musical interesting .
This looks like the happiest night of her life. That smile...
As the song says I could have been someone. Well shane WAS someone !! A very special someone. A brilliant songwriter, great performer but above all a lovely human being. He will be missed ❤
Ella has a lovely calming voice . But her smile is fantastic. She did a fine job sing that beautiful song.
I wish I could have been there. Isn't this the happiest place on earth?
Ella is amazing here, you can't compare her to Kirsty. Ella sings with a different emotion. You can see in her eyes how she feels and that she wasn't trying to emulate Kirsty, but to honor her. Beautiful rendition.
She’s wonderful. So was Kristy. But I really wanted to hear a full version with Cait.
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Top 5 best Christmas songs of all time😢rest in peace Shane go rock in paradise
Top 1. This is the greatest Christmas song of them all
Zeitlos emotional! Danke dir Ella, danke an ‚The Pogues‘, habe Tränen der Rührung in meinen Augen (Pippi in den Augen...) R.I.P. Shane, Kirsty❤️❤️❤️
One of the best Songs ever published by The Pogues - so much respect to Shane!
RIP Shane McGowan. You will never be forgotten 😎🥲💚
You can see the emotion in Ella's eyes that it is an absolute joy and an honour to be singing Kirsty MacColl's lines and to be singing along with Shane. RIP Shane MacGowan ❤
shane has one of the greatest voices in music this classic will be here for hundreds of years,, god be with u brother...........+
God Bless Shane, the band and Ella Finer 😇
You know, I've not really been into the Pogues until recent, sure i heard a couple songs of theirs, but until recent i'm really enjoying the music.
After watching a few interviews with Shane (past to present) i can't help but feel for Shane, but much respect, he's had a hard life and took the rightful path to music.
I find Shane a remarkable, interesting and unique person, with so much talent!
I hope that Shane will find his way (it's now 2023 i write this) and find reconciliation and peace within.
Thank you Shane and the Pogues for bringing some light into my life, love your music, God Bless you all.
This is so simply presented. Yet it is such a OMG!!! moment, they brought the song to life! A truely gifted Man. RIP Shane.
Hallo ,liebe Grüße aus Sachsen-Anhalt , tolle Musik, ❤❤❤
If this doesn't get you emotional, then nothing will. Simple as that.
Hi, this is not a famous Christmas song but I hope you like it : ua-cam.com/video/C_JzLpQ06ig/v-deo.html
He can't even talk never mind sing
@@thomasfinnegan2062 .. has no teeth jajajaj .. he´s been the fuking boss for th past 50 years
Ella did a fine job..she is not trying to be Kirsty,she is singing from her heart....give the lady some slack...Ella is giving it her all..and a mighty fine job she has done of it..
She couldn't win great great job though respect to ellla thank you xx
Amen brother @Sean
Well said.She did well,and at least she had the backbone to stick to the original lines, UNLIKE Moya Brennan.
seemed pretty damn lazy tbf
I am tearful already I can't thinking of Kirsty it's a lovely song though.
Elia has a terrific calming voice . She did s great job here and her smile would melt all the Ice in the Arctic. Beautiful
It’s lovely seeing Ella Finer on vocals here. She’s got a fantastic voice. Also being Jem Finer‘s daughter she’s a child of a Pogue.
Ah, my god...That was beautiful. Truly the best Christmas song ever.
I will forever picture Shane dancing in the snow on a cold Christmas day with the music in my ear. Thank you for the the memories Shane, you were amazing and we will never forget you.
A timeless song by The Pogues! One of my favourites all time!
The emotion on her face is incredible; This may have been one of the last times that Shane and The Pogues performed this live, and it's a great version; sweet and haunting, and just a great song overall.
Bill Ray 😳
YES ... but ... the singer he looks at is the co-writer of the song, fer god's sake, so I hope people give her some credit. She sings very well, and on pitch. I think I read that it was because Ella Finer has been reading the Irish witerary novelist JP Donleavy's Fairytale of New York that the title had been grabbed. Kirsty didn't co-write it and I think they sang it about equally, though of course it IS sad that Kirsty, daughter of the great Ewan, died of a speedboat bump where it shouldn't have been ... a swimming/diving area.
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her FATHER is the co-writer of the song
@@fingling8 She didn't co-write the song. Her father did. She was probably only a couple of years old when this was written, if she was born at all.
Beautiful and so poignant. The best Christmas song ever written!
Not completely true - the all time best song ever written - period!
Goodbye Shane. Thank you for leaving us this beautiful song.
Una canción que marca una época. Grande Shane y Grandes The Pogues. Descansa en Paz. Forever Shane
J'ai aimé The Pogues depuis toujours. ♥️
Ella Finer does a great job! Fabulous, charming and with understatement. Love it.
Great Shane MacGowan! A warm hug for the Irish people for such a loss.
From Portugal with love!
That young lady has just smashed her part on that song . Amazing talent x
Ella knew it would be a tough one. Fair play!! for the courage to take it on be judged and to do it superbly. Thanks Ella.
This video makes me cry every year. Fantastic performance of a fantastic song by a fantastic band.
This is not only a christmas song to me, it is about old times and great feelings. And I love the feelings this simple song spreads.
And Ella Finer did a "finer" job ;) Her views to Shane and so... great!
Really believe when he looks to his right he is looking for Kirsty. No disrespect at all...Ella has a the voice of a angel. Its just the heart want what it wants. Rest in peace Kirsty!!
Brian May does the same thing when he sings "Love of My Life" he turns to his right and sees the empty stool, just heartbreaking
NY clubs 80's-90's absolutely the best . Smiths , mode , cure , new order , ultravox , and sooooooo many more . Best of times .
Amazing performance for both Shane and Ella ...you can see that both are singing from hearts .
Well done Ella what a beautiful voice, Kirsty will be looking down on you with so much pride.
I'm not always in the mood for this song. But this song always puts me in the mood for it. Every time.
Einer der besten und größten Musiker und Songwriter seiner Zeit hat die ganz große Bühne verlassen. RIP Shane 🖤🙏🕯😥😥
Respect for actually singing the correct lyrics.
He was in great form during this concert.
This is my favorite Christmas song, the melody and the lyrics touch my heart so strong! Anywhere you from, merry Christmas to you and joy to the world!🎄❤️
This song will last forever. Rest in peace and thank you, Shane.
The Irish can make music like no one else can. The Pogues, the Dubliners, Christy Dignam and Finbar Fury, just to name four. It pulls at your Heartstrings, no matter where you are from.
Don't forget the Cranberries ❤
NO xmas without this song. this year, more tears. rest in peace, Shane.
No one can ever, ever replace Kirsty, but in the context of the song this young lady is the nearest to achieving that.
Nice one Ella x
R.I.P Shane, my first CD album was the pogues and I hope for the love of God this goes to No1 for you and Kirsty this year ❤❤❤
Fairytale of New York is a bit like Goodfellas, whenever it comes on I simply stop whatever I'm doing and get involved. Just fucking genius, I can never tire of it. RIP Shane, and merry christmas! 🌹
I could cry! R.I.P. Philip Chevron, Darryl Hunt, Shane MacGowan! I was lucky enough to see you all in Berlin in 1990. It was an unforgettable experience. The entire “Eissporthalle” shook. Your music will accompany me until the end of my days. Thanks for that!
The best of the bests Christmas song in the world! Stay safe! BBC Buuuuuuuuu!
You to
Totally agree this song give me goosebumps
Auch im Sommer hörenswert👍 Eines der besten Weihnachtslieder🌲
Prod to be Irish missing Ireland so excited we can travel there. Can't wait to get back to the homeland. It's snowing here in the states. The best band is blasting. Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🍻to everyone and stay safe
Cheers. Merry Christmas,. From NY. Upstate.
As someone born and raised in dublin it's good to see people proud of their irish heritage even if some think that's a dumb idea
Every Christmas he will still live in the hearts of the many who will sing this song around the world R.I.P
❤❤
I love 2:00. They look at each knowing they are about to embark on one of the great verses in music history.
Miss you RIP. I am a Breton. You came to the Festival Interceltique de Lorient and it was great. Wish you had lives longer.
It never fails to conjure up memories and tears when I hear this song. It really is a work of true beauty. And the perfect soundtrack to get pissed to.
Australia loves you, may the grace of the LORD remain with you forever and forever, may everyone who loves the truth dwell with you until our new being is revealed ... an Australian friend
Slipped my mind to watch this over Christmas. End of January and it still got me, started tearing up when the band kicked in. So good
who can not adore shane.. not only has he the most incredible talent , but a more humble and lovely guy you could not get ....
I love, Love LOVE the fact that they didn't change the lyrics to fit in with people's perception of what is and isn't acceptable. I LOVE this version.
It was a decade ago. They would now not doubt
I agree, people need to stop holding words hostage. The intention of words is what should be critiqued. This is a story, the words are necessary to tell the story accurately.
Cette chanson est la plus belle chanson de Noel. Et elle fout les poils ! Tu nous manques terriblement Shane ! :-(
I live there, it’s astounding how well they captured Christmas in NYC. Love this song, especially this live version.
The real Christmas song! May God bless everyone
"It's a Christmas Eve, babe...
I've built my dreams around you."
We couldn't be gifted by better music and lyrics, could we? ❤
Preciosa canción de Navidad! Anoche se le homenajeó con esta canción en Temple Bar en Dublin.
Bonito detalle.
The Spirit of punk folk is alive forever👏👏💪🙏💎⭐️