Kirsty MacColl - A New England

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2024

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  • @Bertie_magoo
    @Bertie_magoo 9 місяців тому +410

    2024.....who's still listening to this beautiful song. RIP to a wonderful lass

    • @Yorkshire1966
      @Yorkshire1966 9 місяців тому +10

      I am.

    • @2011williamandkate
      @2011williamandkate 9 місяців тому +9

      Yes still listening and the Billy Bragg version

    • @chrisarcher6972
      @chrisarcher6972 8 місяців тому +5

      Me.

    • @jimkemp2099
      @jimkemp2099 8 місяців тому +4

      Yup

    • @steveleake
      @steveleake 8 місяців тому +1

      Me, all the time! I put you on a pedestal, you put me on the pill! What a line! I miss her constantly....

  • @jonathannorris8992
    @jonathannorris8992 Рік тому +256

    I’m 60 year old man an still get a tearful every time I watch Kirsty’s videos.
    She was what I would have called a “pub girl” back in the day.
    These were the girls you could have a pint and a laugh with while kind of wishing that perhaps they could be more.
    Luckily I married one, I’m a lucky fella but still miss this girl

    • @nickprica3127
      @nickprica3127 Рік тому +11

      yer when men and woman could have a good time with no predudice

    • @rampageclover9788
      @rampageclover9788 Рік тому +21

      That’s exactly how I was trying to describe her appeal to a friend of mine. Kind of what the Americans would call “the girl next door”.

    • @tinastaines6536
      @tinastaines6536 10 місяців тому +3

      Love this ❤

    • @reginaldglover7633
      @reginaldglover7633 9 місяців тому

      Vjtyui😛😁😂🤣🤣😛😂😛😍😛😅🥰Kj JJ I'm, r​@@rampageclover9788

    • @brianofarrell4982
      @brianofarrell4982 9 місяців тому +1

      60@20

  • @hawsrulebegin7768
    @hawsrulebegin7768 Рік тому +222

    Can’t believe it’s been 23 yrs since the tragic passing of Kirsty. She’s still missed by music lovers of taste. Love to her family, especially her sons.

    • @FeyGriffin42
      @FeyGriffin42 Рік тому +4

      Revisiting this as I couldn't listen to her for ages after her death, too soon, absolute heroine, "no greater love".

    • @Jay-sg2ko
      @Jay-sg2ko Рік тому +4

      She would be 64 now. So sad to think. My mum introduced me to Kirsty when I was a child.

    • @susanmillar3455
      @susanmillar3455 Рік тому +4

      It's now 23 years ago this December 18th 2023 she died prematurely on my fiancé's birthday. May she rest in peace 23 years on.

    • @aaronjones7260
      @aaronjones7260 Рік тому +8

      I knew her. She was honestly the loveliest, bubbliest person ever, I turned 11 the day she died, my mum was distraught when the news reached us 😢 always think about her boys this time of year, she adored those two.

    • @catenaccio_fc
      @catenaccio_fc Рік тому

      @@Jay-sg2ko😢

  • @rayoflight9709
    @rayoflight9709 4 роки тому +611

    I'm an Aussie ,just want to thank great Britain for all the different styles of music your country has produced.

    • @ukguy6762
      @ukguy6762 4 роки тому +23

      Well thanks ray...we also hold the candle that’s produced the best bands the world has ever seen!! Have a nice day mate 👍

    • @pheonix9846
      @pheonix9846 4 роки тому +33

      All of our english bands are great, no offence to other countries but u just cant beat the english spirit

    • @David-sv7by
      @David-sv7by 4 роки тому +25

      Thank you that is a very gracious thing to say. I wish we English were better at being gracious in dealing with others.

    • @yasminvargas2011
      @yasminvargas2011 3 роки тому +15

      I like AC|DC

    • @pheonix9846
      @pheonix9846 3 роки тому +7

      @@yasminvargas2011 i like The Clash

  • @grace-rl3lf
    @grace-rl3lf 6 місяців тому +89

    I'm a 16 year old girl. I've loved kirsty for as long as I can remember. Her legacy will never die xxx

    • @ianmarshall7279
      @ianmarshall7279 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes I'm in my 50s male and it's one of my favourite 80s pleased you like it

    • @karlgw
      @karlgw 2 місяці тому

      I love both versions and learned to play the song on the ukulele. I like to put Bragg's original boy-to-girl verses first, followed by the last 2 girl-to-boy verses. to my mind it's like the girl answering the boy and telling him how he got it all wrong and she'd always liked him anyway

  • @bruces6347
    @bruces6347 3 роки тому +128

    Every comment seems to be about how Kirsty died. It’s tragic. But, nobody seems to be appreciating her voice and what she did for music. Fairytale of New York will always be the greatest Christmas song.

    • @markcf83
      @markcf83 2 роки тому +3

      Cannot argue with you on that.

    • @anthonybrady-lb5ve
      @anthonybrady-lb5ve Рік тому +6

      Yes i totally agree. Lets never forget the vibrant person Kirsty was and all the joy she gave many many people😇🇬🇧

    • @stephaniespragg5586
      @stephaniespragg5586 Рік тому +5

      Shane MacGowan joined her at the pearly gates yesterday 😢 may they both rest in peace

    • @Nerīlya
      @Nerīlya Рік тому +2

      Kristy war eine fantastische Künstlerin und wird leider bis heute nicht genügend gewürdigt 😢 vergessen wird sie jedenfalls niemals sein ❤

    • @stephenroche5107
      @stephenroche5107 Рік тому +3

      Now Shane has gone so sad

  • @chrisboyle7994
    @chrisboyle7994 9 років тому +2927

    Kirsty MacColl died prematurely in December 2000 (age 41), she was killed in a boat accident in Mexico. She pushed one of her sons away from the boat, but she got hit and killed by it. In my opinion, Kirsty died a hero.

    • @bernardquatermass1961
      @bernardquatermass1961 9 років тому +36

      Chris Boyle you make a good point

    • @bernardquatermass1961
      @bernardquatermass1961 9 років тому +10

      good

    • @bernardquatermass1961
      @bernardquatermass1961 9 років тому +21

      the Billy Brag versions better

    • @gggrrr00
      @gggrrr00 9 років тому +112

      Bernard Quatermass Nahhh. Billy's good, but with this song it sounds like he's practicing. Kirsty owns it.

    • @bernardquatermass1961
      @bernardquatermass1961 9 років тому +16

      I respect your bold views but there completely wrong and the songs from a male perspective

  • @kevinharrington2078
    @kevinharrington2078 2 роки тому +17

    22yrs today,, such a shame

  • @MichaelHoare-vr7mo
    @MichaelHoare-vr7mo 9 місяців тому +19

    Brilliant cover of a Billy Bragg song.

    • @lassel1644
      @lassel1644 10 днів тому

      Well Billy Bragg was not even a recording but this is awesome

  • @bizzybone5022
    @bizzybone5022 11 місяців тому +30

    This song takes me back to childhood, my father loved this song and played it on a cassette until the tape finally wore too thin and broke one day lol. I still love this song still and miss him so much but i know he's in a better place with Kirsty.

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 2 роки тому +178

    RIP Kirsty. One of the best voices and talents was lost that day. Love this song. Timeless.

    • @katgilbert8507
      @katgilbert8507 2 роки тому +3

      This is a Billy Bragg song. She collaborated with him often. She was amazing xx

    • @sheilam4525
      @sheilam4525 2 роки тому +3

      @@katgilbert8507 That's right but I much prefer Kirsty's version😊

    • @stephaniespragg5586
      @stephaniespragg5586 2 роки тому +1

      @@sheilam4525 I also prefer McColl’s version of Days (originally by The Kinks), purely as I grew up with it (my dad had it on one of his mixtapes and it was played in the car a lot)

    • @trixie8009
      @trixie8009 Рік тому +1

      I love her voice 😀

    • @sheilam4525
      @sheilam4525 Рік тому

      @@stephaniespragg5586 great song and agree her version was the best👍

  • @clarkfassnidge2085
    @clarkfassnidge2085 11 днів тому +1

    She was absolutely Brilliant!-Truely Amazing Person and Artist!-Clark (Ireland)

  • @NickRitorto
    @NickRitorto 16 днів тому +3

    A FANTASTIC HUMAN BEING AND MOTHER WHO SAVED HER CHILD IN A MOMENT MOST OF US CAN ONLY IMAGINE. A TRUE MOTHER THAT MOST OF US CAN ONLY HOPE TO FIND TO MOTHER A CHILD OF OUR OWN

  • @davidhowie7078
    @davidhowie7078 6 місяців тому +45

    Might be the greatest line in popular music - 'when at last it didn't ring I knew it wasn't you....'

    • @alanstanton8652
      @alanstanton8652 3 місяці тому +4

      "I put you on a pedestal, you put me on the pill" is my favourite

    • @sorlain
      @sorlain 3 місяці тому +2

      'It's wrong to wish on space hardware'

  • @tossell1969
    @tossell1969 5 років тому +313

    Happy 60th Birthday Kirsty. You are still thought about, by people that were strangers to you. Not many can say that. Your voice will carry on for as long as humans are still around. Thinking of your Mum and children x

  • @hrlfn
    @hrlfn 2 роки тому +43

    Kirsty MacColl is without any doubt one of the greatest singers of the 80s and 90s.

  • @arno-luyendijk4798
    @arno-luyendijk4798 10 місяців тому +8

    This was one of the songs I ran to the radio for in the 1980's......a fresh breath of air in the (What I then considered , my taste has become milder since the last twenty years) polluted smoke of synthpop. I can still get a kick out of this song and am just jamming along with my newly acquired electric 12 string. Still get goosebumps. Don't know why, the lyrics don't apply to me but it is the overall atmosphere of youth and exciting music that speaks to me still, How sadly Kirsty may have met her end, in her musical inheritance and in her vids she at least doesn't age.Very thankful for the fact I can still enjoy it with modern technology.

  • @brumguitarteacher
    @brumguitarteacher 8 років тому +368

    A fabulous song (Billy Bragg), brilliant production (Steve Lillywhite), wonderful guitar playing (Johnny Marr), and an untouchable vocal. RIP Kirsty, your music lives on. x

    • @DanCahillane
      @DanCahillane 7 років тому +26

      I knew that could only be Johnny Marr!

    • @martinevensen406
      @martinevensen406 7 років тому +10

      brumguitarteacher . Johnny marr said he and kirsty first met in 1986, so can it be him? It sounds like him thats for sure. What is your source

    • @tonygray7804
      @tonygray7804 7 років тому +3

      Finally someone gets it...

    • @WeskerXM96E1
      @WeskerXM96E1 6 років тому +5

      Wow I don't know that was Johnny Marr, but now that guitar, it could be a Smiths record, love it.

    • @fenderwoods
      @fenderwoods 6 років тому +14

      Nah, that's not Marr, although there are similarities with his playing and jangly sound.

  • @union310
    @union310 2 роки тому +46

    She didn't want to change the world, but she really did for the better. God bless her.

  • @chrishughesy1159
    @chrishughesy1159 8 років тому +807

    Very very brave women..... Protecting her kid and staring death in the face. Unbelievable the amount of respect i have for her RIP x

    • @emmyjo720
      @emmyjo720 7 років тому +49

      Chris Hughesy The child she is carrying in this video, is the one she gave her life for.

    • @KOKINGWAYNE
      @KOKINGWAYNE 6 років тому +5

      Bless x

    • @bluesatsunset
      @bluesatsunset 6 років тому +10

      I read about that. Terribly sad, yet fitting epitaph of a truly great woman.

    • @bevbeans3166
      @bevbeans3166 6 років тому +17

      Chris Hughesy I never realised the circumstances surrounding her death. Jesus, that's heartbreaking.

    • @stevecardwell6911
      @stevecardwell6911 5 років тому +18

      A mother making the ultimate sacrifice to save her son. RIP Kirsty MacColl

  • @madpenguin9402
    @madpenguin9402 8 років тому +561

    My dad knew Kirsty very well, partys and all that in Chelsea and he himself was one of the faces during the era. All I know about her, and I never met her, but my old man only ever had positivity to say about her, she was a darling to everyone and it's likely you won't find anyone saying anything negative about her. She was a really nice human being this one.

    • @laurettewilcock1934
      @laurettewilcock1934 5 років тому +8

      Bless you Kirsty . Heroine xx🙏😇

    • @simongibson9485
      @simongibson9485 4 роки тому +5

      Lovely to hear. What a talent she was.

    • @MARYANNE269
      @MARYANNE269 4 роки тому +4

      Thanks for sharing x She was cool x

    • @heersrivastava2635
      @heersrivastava2635 4 роки тому +9

      Why didnt the British Government step in to help the Family with the aw suit if Kirsty was a British Citizen? Couldnt they fight for one of their own?

    • @gyobfan22
      @gyobfan22 4 роки тому +12

      @@heersrivastava2635 Unfortunately we live in a society where money has power. The guy who owned the speedboat that killed Kirsty was a millionaire who paid people off to not get in trouble over it. It's fucked up but this does happen and there is nothing nobody can do about it.

  • @PEChgo1
    @PEChgo1 Рік тому +22

    A phenomenal song from the get go, but where she takes this from 2:00 on is GLORIOUS. That's not a choir of voices, but her own backing vocals, multitracked and layered. It just kicks into the stratosphere. Take every chance I get to celebrate this fantastic music and Kirsty's amazing body of work.

  • @AreJayCee
    @AreJayCee 8 місяців тому +37

    Loved this when this came out. Its 2024 and i still love it. You are sorely missed Kirsty.❤

  • @amandapark3081
    @amandapark3081 7 років тому +27

    Kirsty would have set the world aflame. Such a voice, such integrity. Truly, the loss of Kirsty is a loss for us all.

  • @markpresbrey5191
    @markpresbrey5191 2 роки тому +35

    Her distinctive voice still haunts me. Loved her vocals in the 80’s. Golden lights displaying your name!

  • @lawrenceklein3524
    @lawrenceklein3524 Рік тому +25

    Luckily, I found this wonderful artist and amazed I've never heard of her before!
    Now, by her lovely voice and style, I'll never forget her. God Bless her memory.

  • @carolinewalsh3236
    @carolinewalsh3236 8 років тому +15

    Billy Bragg the poet - Kirsty MacColl the singer... what a beautiful poet. what a beautiful singer.

  • @andrewward8460
    @andrewward8460 4 місяці тому +12

    Kirsty was a lovelly girl with such an incredible voice. R.I.P my love 😢😢😢.

  • @markcf83
    @markcf83 4 роки тому +36

    Brilliant song from an artist taken far too soon and in the most horrific of circumstances. Wherever you are Kirsty, rest in peace.

    • @steventierney8565
      @steventierney8565 3 роки тому +1

      Probably the greatest cover in my humble opinion

    • @NickRitorto
      @NickRitorto 16 днів тому

      facts god it kills me. what a beautiful human being. it fills me with hope in a strange way that people like her exist and have existed.

  • @chipster999
    @chipster999 6 днів тому +1

    December 2024 Wishing you were still here our beautiful Kirsty x

  • @madeleinehague648
    @madeleinehague648 7 років тому +15

    Brilliant Kirsty. Brilliant Billy Bragg. We miss you, Kirsty.

    • @derekfovargue6676
      @derekfovargue6676 3 роки тому

      it's addictive listening to these song, Unfortunately, artist today have no inspiration and no talent for music. Is this your favorite song?

  • @Phillip-e9s
    @Phillip-e9s 5 днів тому +2

    Wow shocking news I never new that KIRSTY had passed belated condolences to her friends and family expecially her son forever loved we miss her so so much great song R I P sweet kirsty❤❤❤ xx

  • @teddarroch6572
    @teddarroch6572 3 роки тому +43

    We need a New England now

    • @Bertie_magoo
      @Bertie_magoo 5 місяців тому +6

      More now than ever....I fear its too late

    • @martinranalli8572
      @martinranalli8572 4 місяці тому +6

      As long as people keep voting LibLabCon things will never change for the better.

    • @Bertie_magoo
      @Bertie_magoo 4 місяці тому +3

      @@martinranalli8572 agreed

  • @richardjames1078
    @richardjames1078 Рік тому +23

    A beautiful song and an incredible performer. I adore Kirsty 😊❤

  • @stephenhudson7039
    @stephenhudson7039 5 років тому +547

    Kirsty would have been 60 today. Happy birthday sleep well❤️

  • @slydoll7877
    @slydoll7877 5 років тому +81

    I was lucky enough to spend a little time with Kirsty at a party in the late 90s...she was the most gentle, mannerful woman. Very quietly spoken and just lovely. I'm glad I got to meet her and that she left a beautiful legacy for her children.

  • @RememberToday4ever
    @RememberToday4ever 8 років тому +241

    This song is so 1980's. I was 12 when it was released. I loved it then. I love it now. I will love it forever.
    RIP Kirsty MacColl

    • @CyberKirby
      @CyberKirby 8 років тому +18

      You loved it then as you love it now?

    • @CyberKirby
      @CyberKirby 8 років тому +7

      +Cyber Kirby *still

    •  7 років тому +3

      I loved the words you wrote to me but that was bloody yesterday

    • @rjjcms1
      @rjjcms1 4 роки тому +2

      But are we looking for a new England?

    • @creightonjason
      @creightonjason 3 роки тому

      Same here

  • @jenniferderry4755
    @jenniferderry4755 5 років тому +29

    Met Kirsty and the pogues when i was 18 in 1987, went to after show party with them in Glasgow, best day of my life...

  • @pharrimisstiggywink39
    @pharrimisstiggywink39 7 місяців тому +6

    I was 21 years when I heard this song and I loved it then as I love it now. A tragic loss, Kirsty sang to a generation……poetry with humour and a brilliant melody…..I cried when I heard she had died.

  • @leesaunders9727
    @leesaunders9727 7 років тому +98

    Billy Bragg's lyrics+Kirsty's vocals+Johnny Marr's guitar+ Steve Lilywhite's production=👌

    • @s.k.9401
      @s.k.9401 Рік тому +2

      yep!

    • @caoimhegoggins2653
      @caoimhegoggins2653 Рік тому +1

      Haven't seen anything that says Johnny Marr played on this? It's just a jangly guitar sound like his

    • @salmonesque
      @salmonesque Рік тому +5

      Pete Glenister played electric guitar on this track. Johnny Marr was too far up his own arse at the time to play on it. Still is.

    • @joehoy9242
      @joehoy9242 Рік тому +5

      ​@@salmonesque- Are you sure? The guitar credit on this record is conspicuously missing and stylistically it contains many of Johnny's hallmarks. Whatever you may think about the guy it's a matter of record that he loved Kirsty to bits, and cutting guitar tracks for her as long as he remained anonymous is very much in keeping with his way of doing things.

    • @salmonesque
      @salmonesque Рік тому

      You know more about him than me but as a guitar player I'd bet my tele that he did not play on that track.
      I just don't think he has the musicality to have played those lines.
      I know that this is not in keeping with the reverence in which he's held but I don't think he could've come up with those parts.
      I researched track credits and it mentions a couple of guitarists but nowhere does it credit Marr so, I'm fairly sure.
      Tbc, I do think he is a singularly brilliant stylised guitarist who has come up with some incredible guitar lines and playing on classic tracks.
      Through interviews with him I have decided that no one loves Johnny Marr more than Johnny Marr though.
      @@joehoy9242

  • @marclawrence66
    @marclawrence66 7 років тому +6

    Lost you 17 years ago today, my Kirsty. 18.12.17 - such a massive loss. You had so much talent as a singer, song writer. Those harmony vocals have few peers in British music. Miss you so much.

  • @AdamRhuebbell
    @AdamRhuebbell 14 днів тому +2

    I must say we lost an Angel when she passed away she was pretty and she had the sweetest voice I can remember RIP Kirsy

  • @neildhan
    @neildhan 3 роки тому +24

    What a tune! Kirsty had such a beautiful voice. Your music will never die, Kirsty!

  • @paulturner3936
    @paulturner3936 19 днів тому +1

    Lovely guitar and bass through the headphones - love this era of music

  • @JonathanReynolds1
    @JonathanReynolds1 5 місяців тому +4

    RIP Kirsty. You had such a beautiful voice!

  • @isis622
    @isis622 6 днів тому +1

    Simply the best.

  • @petershorrock677
    @petershorrock677 2 роки тому +10

    We miss you Kirsty MacColl amazing music 🎵🎶 see you soon on the other side 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 for you always 🧡

  • @MichaelHoare-bh5pg
    @MichaelHoare-bh5pg 4 місяці тому +5

    Perfect cover of a Billy Bragg song.

  • @petel2551
    @petel2551 2 роки тому +6

    One of my favourite songs. What a beautiful voice Kirsty had.

  • @juanjoseviaderorivas5998
    @juanjoseviaderorivas5998 2 роки тому +13

    RIP Kirsty if there's heaven no doubt you are there singing with the angels. Brave woman and mother.

  • @gordonkerr7943
    @gordonkerr7943 2 роки тому +167

    Billy Bragg wrote this song for her and he now sings a version of it in her memory. RIP kirsty. A very under rated talent taken way too soon.♥️♥️

    • @miserablemozz8714
      @miserablemozz8714 2 роки тому +36

      Not quite. Billy's version was on his debut album. Kirsty covered it, added another verse, which Billy also includes now.

    • @thedillonsmith1
      @thedillonsmith1 Рік тому +8

      @@miserablemozz8714 Billy wrote the rest for her

    • @jeanetteswain6028
      @jeanetteswain6028 Рік тому +4

      I saw him last night. On the way home I put this into Spotify and had a wonderful journey through English 80's music ❤

    • @teambammotorsport7249
      @teambammotorsport7249 Рік тому +6

      2 extra verce's which billy himself wrote if i'm not mistaken kirsty was awesome and billy brag the voice of anti establishment long live the 80's

    • @thedudemkii5381
      @thedudemkii5381 Рік тому +1

      Kirsty actually covered it, in fact they met after it was written

  • @thecovidprisoner
    @thecovidprisoner 4 роки тому +11

    Great loss to Britain and our music. RIP Kirsty

    • @007floppyboy
      @007floppyboy 3 роки тому

      She is Italian/Hungarian American, USA

    • @dna9838
      @dna9838 7 місяців тому +1

      @@007floppyboywhere did you get that idea? I mean we all came from Africa originally, but she was born in Britain, to British parents. Same as her father, who was also a great loss, to traditional folk music 🤷‍♂️

  • @edwardsiu4266
    @edwardsiu4266 3 роки тому +14

    Times flies, I've always loved this song and all of a sudden it was over 35 years ago. My two daughters are now older than I was when this came out.

  • @rubyy.715
    @rubyy.715 Рік тому +7

    This is such a classic. My whole family knows this song and it always comes around at the family reunions as my mum is the little girl! ❤

    • @Honey_Moon_Delight
      @Honey_Moon_Delight Рік тому +1

      Wait? ¿your mom it's the girl of the video?

    • @rubyy.715
      @rubyy.715 Рік тому +2

      @@Honey_Moon_Delight yeah! She lived on the estate where that clip was filmed, and was payed to be in the video

    • @rubypepper2700
      @rubypepper2700 5 місяців тому

      Wow! Your Mum was very lucky to be in the video and have Kirsty push her while she was on a swing.

  • @daveb6214
    @daveb6214 8 місяців тому +7

    I miss kirsty's singing , thank God we've got UA-cam and Vevo etc so we can see and listen to her again .
    Godspeed Kirsty 🙏 🙏

  • @roytbone5791
    @roytbone5791 8 років тому +85

    This song is a lyrical masterpiece. Bragg is a songwriting genius, but Kirsty made this her own.

    • @ajs41
      @ajs41 7 місяців тому

      Although of course the first two lines are a direct copy from a Simon and Garfunkel song from 1966.

  • @alanspringett9233
    @alanspringett9233 9 років тому +18

    'I don't feel bad about letting you go, i just feel sad about letting you know' ...those lyrics have been my friend for years........thanks for your music Kirsty.......

    • @woko1988
      @woko1988 9 років тому +2

      You can thank Billy Bragg then seein has he wrote it.

    • @alanspringett9233
      @alanspringett9233 9 років тому +2

      +jack watkins ahh...a fellow pedant.......i was just trumpeting Kirsty's version.......

    • @Dblue862
      @Dblue862 8 років тому +1

      +Alan Springett Yes but Kirsty wrote a new verse for the song.

    • @skillracoonful
      @skillracoonful 8 років тому +1

      +fozzerbluenose No she didn't she modified some of the lines from the verses but she didn't write a new whole verse. It was Billy Bragg that wrote the new verse for her because she found the song too short. :/

    • @Dblue862
      @Dblue862 7 років тому +2

      What does it matter anyway just enjoy a wonderful piece of music from a very talented lady.

  • @SAXONWARLORD1000AD
    @SAXONWARLORD1000AD 4 роки тому +35

    Oh my god - this just sent shivers down my spine and put a tear in my eye - i havnt heard this since back in the day when i was 15 and it was a favorite of mine - such a great song and tune - what an amazing woman

  • @michaelzsupanek690
    @michaelzsupanek690 8 років тому +30

    One of my favourite Songs of the 80s.
    The voice of Kirsty is so emotional.
    RIP Kirsty, you are missed.
    (A German Fan)

  • @Bill-h3x
    @Bill-h3x 4 місяці тому +3

    A absolutely brilliant voice.

  • @dominewimbury2039
    @dominewimbury2039 4 роки тому +88

    20 years ago yesterday since the horrifying murder of Kirsty happened. It was murder and I will never sway from that belief. My favourite song of hers is this one. It was in the charts when I was born and I have always loved it. It's heartbreaking to see she's pregnant in this video and was killed saving her sons lives 💔

    • @oasis4life014
      @oasis4life014 4 роки тому +11

      How they got away with it is beyond me 🤬🤬🤬🤬

    • @BELINDASPIRIT
      @BELINDASPIRIT 3 роки тому +5

      Absolutely loved this era of music!! Absolutely disgusted in details of Kirsty's death but maybe, just maybe, the re-opening of the case may finally right the injustice done!!!

    • @robinclarke4734
      @robinclarke4734 3 роки тому +5

      Probarbly manslaughter or the equivalent. I see to remember it was reckless not malicious. Nevertheless the Americans look after their own again and he was spirited away and lost in his big county. Add them all up in recent years. Perhaps we can count up to ten. Justice??

    • @leegoddard1867
      @leegoddard1867 3 роки тому +3

      I was at work wen I heard I left work balling my eyes out
      My boss told me I couldnt leave
      I kikked hiz kutn in
      End ov chat xxx

    • @dontbotherreplyingtomycomm554
      @dontbotherreplyingtomycomm554 3 роки тому +2

      How was it murder?
      I’m genuinely interested because I’ve never heard that before?

  • @WCGUK2024
    @WCGUK2024 6 місяців тому +6

    Such a beautiful underrated singer taken too soon 😢

  • @fredduckworth5683
    @fredduckworth5683 8 років тому +31

    Incredible contrast. Bleak English winter background contrasted by the vibrant Kirsty, only she can light the dreary background up. Hauntingly beautiful. An arrow thru the heart.

  • @Sameoldfitup
    @Sameoldfitup 4 роки тому +28

    “Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

    • @jimmymcjimmyvich9052
      @jimmymcjimmyvich9052 7 місяців тому

      Eh. He must have not heard of the future part of life.

    • @Sameoldfitup
      @Sameoldfitup 7 місяців тому

      ​There is no future sex Pistols 😅​@@jimmymcjimmyvich9052

  • @kyawkyawwin1
    @kyawkyawwin1 11 днів тому +1

    24 years ago ... what a tragic loss.

  • @loumontesano595
    @loumontesano595 4 місяці тому +3

    Just listened to this song for the first time today in 2024. How beautifully sad it is. I love it. ❤😢❤.

  • @paulboyle6857
    @paulboyle6857 3 місяці тому +4

    What a voice,perfect pitch!

  • @eightiesmusic1984
    @eightiesmusic1984 7 років тому +8

    It was cold in January 1985 in North West England where I was and the video matched the weather. The documentary about the making of Fairy Tale Of New York pays tribute to Kirsty MacColl. Deeply moving and a special mention for her mother who comes across as so dignified.

  • @karlwalker3496
    @karlwalker3496 Місяць тому +2

    A truly beautiful woman and an absolute sweetheart and a hero gave her life for her son massive respect to Kirsty r.i.p angel

  • @NelsonMontana1234
    @NelsonMontana1234 2 роки тому +19

    I'm just discovering her. She wrote amazingly tuneful songs. A terrific talent. A terrible tragedy.

  • @lassel1644
    @lassel1644 10 днів тому +1

    Love this

  • @MrSleathy
    @MrSleathy 9 років тому +19

    Such a beautiful voice ....I have just ordered her Greatest Hits - we missed so much of her talent

  • @shanecartin455
    @shanecartin455 7 років тому +3

    RIP KIRSTY MCCOLL, as an Irishman married to a Kirsty, I love the Christmas fairy tale of new York song.

  • @trevorjohnson9397
    @trevorjohnson9397 2 роки тому +7

    a great singer and songwriter who gave her life protecting her kids rip heaven has a brave talented angel 😇

  • @crazydogaudio
    @crazydogaudio 4 роки тому +8

    I was a pirate radio d.j. when this came out in 85. I played it far more than I was supposed to. Just popped unbidden into my mind today...every bit as good as I remember.

  • @PeasGraveny
    @PeasGraveny 4 місяці тому +3

    A fantastic talent. She is missed.

  • @simontemplarfilms8974
    @simontemplarfilms8974 3 роки тому +1

    Kirsty This song brings back memories ❤️. Love your video and you are a great singer. Simon Templar 🎥🎞️📼🎬™️🇬🇧, rest in peace Kirsty 💐💐💐

  • @tombstoneharrystudios584
    @tombstoneharrystudios584 2 роки тому +7

    This song never fails to bring a tear to my eyes...the bittersweet lyrics over the relentlessly cheerful melody.
    Her beautiful voice
    And of course how tragically her life was brought to an end
    😢

  • @peterritson1875
    @peterritson1875 2 місяці тому +2

    I saw her and Billy Bragg performing this at different times on the same day. They were fucking awesome.

  • @peterx727
    @peterx727 6 років тому +31

    'I put you on a pedestal, you put me on the Pill' - such a memorable line by Billy!

    • @krashd
      @krashd 5 років тому +4

      Is that in his version? As it sound like one of the female-fronted lines Kirsty would have added.

    • @rjjcms1
      @rjjcms1 5 років тому +2

      Evokes growing up in some blighted town where ideals have been let go of and hope of betterment stripped away by the economic desolation of the 80s,far from the affluent places,and just about the only thing left to aspire to is teenage pregnancy (and with it the chance of a council house).

    • @hollyblue28
      @hollyblue28 5 років тому +9

      @@krashd He wrote I put you on a pedestal, they put you on the pill. His lyrics are basically th same as hers barring a couple of bits, ie. I'm looking for another girl versus Are you looking for another girl. Great piece of song writing but I prefer her singing it.

    • @tombstoneharrystudios584
      @tombstoneharrystudios584 5 років тому +2

      holly mina I think Billy is great, but he has got a voice like a foghorn! 😂 the way Kirsty sings this takes to a new level

    • @adrianbarrett5718
      @adrianbarrett5718 4 роки тому

      Hi Peter this line was as modified by Kirsty Macoll , changing the gender in the song so she could record it. Great song, great work by both of them

  • @harrietblake9841
    @harrietblake9841 Рік тому +1

    I came here today to remember kirsty with her being in the news so much due to Shane's passing.. a good reminder there was so much more to her xxx

  • @paulmartinson3080
    @paulmartinson3080 6 місяців тому +5

    Just hear of Kristy in 2024 I love her music R I P Kristy

  • @cjcadventures
    @cjcadventures 5 місяців тому +4

    When i was at school I listened to this none stop on tape great days rest in peace Kirsty maccoll thanks for the memories 👍

  • @jacekruzyczka3058
    @jacekruzyczka3058 2 місяці тому +3

    Nice impressions of a 1980s English winter (with real snow and winter fashion you won't see on the streets nowadays)!

  • @dominewimbury9120
    @dominewimbury9120 8 років тому +15

    out when I was born. 1st February 1985. Still really love it. Was such a shock when she died and I remember feeling sick for days. Can't believe how quick time goes and it's 16 years now! RIP

  • @briancrabb2286
    @briancrabb2286 5 місяців тому +4

    A Croydon girl through and through , great singer kirsty mc Coll

  • @MrPge1970
    @MrPge1970 5 років тому +8

    Beautiful Kirsty with a beautiful voice.
    I was so lucky to see her live many times.
    Miss you sweetheart.

  • @Tiya7980
    @Tiya7980 6 днів тому

    Wauw I found this song! Never knew it was Kirsty.
    Only knew her singing with the Pogues. 🎉🎉

  • @selenabartok2500
    @selenabartok2500 Рік тому +2

    The Champ of all time! Great singer! Pushed her children out of the way and died saving them! My lovely old mum would have doen the same for me and my two sisters! There are some amazing Ladies who have been on this planet. Long may their memories carry on!

  • @itsmaisie1237
    @itsmaisie1237 Рік тому +2

    Kirsty fabulous artist, still sadly missed, this song reminds me of my younger days xxxx

  • @TrueDisaster-
    @TrueDisaster- 6 місяців тому +5

    good music never dies RIP Kirsty

  • @DaveArmttage
    @DaveArmttage 19 днів тому +1

    what a loss what a talent sadly missed love you Kristy ❤😢

  • @Dblue862
    @Dblue862 8 років тому +29

    What a talent which was sadly taken from us far too early, R.I.P Kirsty your legacy will live forever.

  • @sarahslan4548
    @sarahslan4548 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely love it. No one else like Kirsty.

  • @jamesradski9082
    @jamesradski9082 9 років тому +54

    What a great song, and such a beautiful soul, sad of her passing, a friend turned me on to Billy Bragg yrs. back and I dug him, stumbled upon this gem and will listen again! R.I.P Kristy and fly high angel.

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      @karenemsley1621 6 років тому

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      @karenemsley1621 6 років тому

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  • @rdurl5086
    @rdurl5086 2 роки тому

    Hauntingly Beautiful Song. And this video,, Kirsty MacColl fights and shines through the dreary English winter - giving everyone Hope..

  • @bigmacc6682
    @bigmacc6682 4 роки тому +52

    still listening july 2020.. RIP Kirsty

    • @jacquidicks2466
      @jacquidicks2466 4 роки тому +3

      It's a great song, like many of Kirsty's

    • @vincewhitworth3168
      @vincewhitworth3168 4 роки тому

      Good Croydon girl still listening too she was always well respected on Roundshaw Estate.

    • @stephenwright8824
      @stephenwright8824 2 роки тому

      Same thing in 2022. RIP Kirsty MacColl.

  • @raymondwilliams2609
    @raymondwilliams2609 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful song, beautiful person. It breaks my heart watching this. She reminds of my Daughter.
    Requiescat In Pace, Kirsty. ❤️🌹

  • @StenSadman
    @StenSadman 2 місяці тому +3

    One of my bedtest all time songs
    Stilll love it

  • @craiganderson4811
    @craiganderson4811 4 місяці тому +2

    RIP Kirsty and delores two british girs making music in heaven