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Fairytale of New York

In 1987 Shane McGowan and Jem Finer penned the Pogues hit Fairytale of New York. John Cavanagh delves into the remarkable story behind this classic Christmas song.

In 1987 Shane McGowan and Jem Finer penned the Pogues hit Fairytale of New York. Thirty years on and the song still has Irish emigrants weeping into their pints. It has also become a legacy to the late Kirsty McColl and a perennial Christmas classic. John Cavanagh delves into the remarkable story behind the song.

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Christmas Day 2018 17:32
大象传媒 Radio Scotland

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