Even when Fairytale of New York skyrocketed the band — with the late singer as the face of it all — to fame, he remained a little uncomfortable in the spotlight.

Shane MacGowan’s bandmates from The Pogues have defended the late singer against an ‘insulting’ misconception about him. The beloved Irish singer-songwriter died from pneumonia on November ...

The legendary musician collected substantial royalties from the perennial favourite 'Fairytale of New York', making an impressive £216,000 to £260,000 annually from the track since 1988.

Occasionally on vocals himself, Stacy plays the foil to the guests, an enigmatic presenter of sorts whose tin whistle interludes weave heavily through The Pogue’s sound. The setlist is, with the odd ...

The Pogues' concert in Dublin to mark the 40th anniversary of Red Roses For Me included an emotional speech from Victoria Mary Clarke ...

Thanks to the enduring allure of “Fairytale of New York,” the spirit of the Pogues’ Shane MacGowan is in the air once more. But MacGowan’s impact and legacy were also heard onstage in ...

Released on 23 November 1987, The Pogues Fairytale of New York defies every Christmas music trope you’ve ever known. Written by Jem Finer and Shane MacGowan, and brought to life under the meticulous ...

“Fairytale of New York” is a production custom-made for audiences of all ages. “If you come from an Irish background, then there’s obviously a generational thing there,” Graham explains.

The Pogues original line up was Shane MacGowan (vocals), James Fearnley (accordion) and Spider Stacy (tin whistle), ... The band is perhaps best known for their song Fairytale of New York ...

She used to sing Fairytale of New York with Shane in the show. “On these gigs Shane didn’t have to do a full set himself, so he didn’t have all that pressure.

The tin whistle player traced the beginnings of the Celtic punk band, best known for the holiday favorite “Fairytale of New York,” including the story behind one of their first performances at ...