The Pogues "weren't bothered" about 'Fairytale Of New York' topping the Christmas charts. Fans launched a campaign for the band's 1987 festive classic with Kirsty MacColl to reach the festive ...

"Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl, is "one of the most popular and enduring Christmas songs" said GQ. But it was held at the No. 2 spot on its release in 1987 by the ...

The Pogues, formed in London in 1982 ... it has become a perennial yet unconventional Christmas classic and is widely hailed as one of the greatest holiday songs ever written (though its lyrics ...

Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You has climbed from sixth to second. But The Pogues' rise to third spot puts them in the running for Christmas. The rise of 15 places in seven days puts them ...

Uncover the magic and meaning behind The Pogues' iconic hit "Fairytale of New York." Find the lyrics, story, and cultural impact.

Along with John Francis Flynn and Iona Zajac, the trio will be joining Pogues members Spider Stacv, James Fearnley and and ...

The period also marked The Pogues' commercial peak: Fairytale Of New York, featuring Shane duetting with Kirsty MacColl, was only kept off the 1987 Christmas No.1 slot by the Pet Shop Boys' It's A ...

The Pogues are a band of mixed Irish and English background, playing traditional Irish music with influences from punk rock, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. They reached ...

The legendary Pogues have scheduled west coast US tour dates for the fall. This includes multi-day stays in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The band will be one man short for the tour, as guitarist ...

For fans of The Pogues and those interested in the evolution of their music, this episode of "The Ireland Podcast" offers a comprehensive look into the formative years of the band and James ...

The Pogues have revealed the guest vocalists for their 2025 ‘Rum Sodomy & The Lash’ UK tour. The band will be heading on a UK tour in May, making stops in cities including Leeds, Glasgow ...