An Irish Christmas song written by Jem Finer and Shane McGowan. Some say they take
a drink, but I say the drink took them. Famous version from the Pogues, with
the great Kirsty MacColl, daughter of Ewan
The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl
The Pogues & Kirsty MacColl
"Fairytale of
New York" is a Christmas classic song by the Irish punk group The Pogues,
released in 1987 and featuring singer Kirsty MacColl. Daughter of the famous
Ewan MacColl [ Writer Dirty Old Town, First time ever I saw your face, plus
many more, recorded by top artists worldwide].This Christmas Traditional Standard song is an Irish folk style
ballad, written by Jem Finer and Shane MacGowan, and featured on The Pogues'
album If I Should Fall from Grace with God. The song features string
arrangements by Fiachra Trench. The best Christmas song of all time , the
legend of this piece is the fact that sung anytime of the year it fits in, so
snugly.
Sean
Jem Finer
