Fairytale of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl) [Top of The Pops Dec 1987]

Watch The Pogues perform 'Fairytale of New York' with Kirsty MacColl on Top of the Pops for the first time. Recorded in December 1987.
Stream the single here: lnk.to/ThePogues_FONY
Containing the Irish legend's biggest hits spanning 1984 to 1996. Included among the 30 tracks is the nation's favorite Christmas song and 1million seller 'Fairytale of New York,' the top10 single 'Irish Rover,' as well as the classic 'Whiskey in the Jar' and fan favorite 'Fiesta.'
Website: www.pogues.com/
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Twitter: / poguesofficial
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[@arnage6750]

One of the best Christmas songs ever made... RIP you both, Kirsty and Shane... And thank you.

[@brianwillson9567]

I have to disagree with you. Not one of the best , but THE best.

[@louisegoodyear2515]

"ditto" i totally agree

[@LiamHughes-sy7zl]

We would have never had Christmas without them both it would have never happened others but not chirstmas

[@graemewiltshire312]

God bless them both ❤

[@karlhinze]

@@LiamHughes-sy7zlQue?

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

Kirsty MacColl 1959-2000 RIP Shane MacGowan 1957-2023 RIP Thank you for the music. This Christmas song is an absolute banger.

[@ianwilson2007]

I hope they're holding hands and dancing in heaven right now

[@Blaze23557]

They’re dead…

[@donnachamcgowan]

​@@Blaze23557..Poophead

[@kathleensalazar5222]

me too

[@kathleensalazar5222]

bummer ​@@Blaze23557

[@paulineclough]

@@Blaze23557do you know what Heaven even means?

[@nathansalmon8192]

Farewell to Shane MacGowan. He earned his unique place in the pantheon of great Irish writers.

[@ShantiLaraPeace]

So true. I hope many more people discover his poetry now.

[@jezzdavis9059]

Kent, London. But yes.

[@ironmaiden1236541]

Yeah so many just roll off the tongue 😅

[@jameskelly109]

@@jezzdavis9059born to irish parents supported the ira he was irish through and through

[@marylynch951]

​@@jameskelly109 Yes he was May God rest her soul

[@Boab44]

RIP Kirsty MacColl - Taken 21 Years Today - Forever Young.

[@boab4008]

RIP Kirsty MacColl.

[@leontab8320]

Tit

[@jocool7370]

RIP Kirsty and Shane. You both made our lives prettier, one way or the other. I raise my Guinness pint to you.😢

[@vamite07]

Both reunited to sing in the heavens above ... The best Christmas song ever

[@gillwilkinsongw]

R.I.P. Shane MacGowan, you gave us the very best Christmas song EVER. I play this every Christmas, I love it, never ceases to make me cry., even more so now.

[@gillb9222]

Its not xmas without shane and kirsty. Rip you beautiful people, we will think of you and send you love every year

[@tonemaster2535]

I just turned 80. Not much interested in life. Just heard this song for the first time. When I hear it my throat chokes, heart swells along with the emotions. This song may be my only reason for living. 2022. Thanks Shane ... Kirsty - I hope one day to meet everybody's darling. Please RIP. (Australia)

[@louiscuisinier1600]

Please stick around as long as you can. The world needs you!

[@wingmasterjimmy6724]

Where you from mars or summit?????????????

[@Bobis-cx7hj]

Have a drink tone

[@tubeontime]

Music saves lives ❤

[@francisthomlinson9062]

❤

[@kevinmilner8518blueagle]

Still the best Christmas song ever. Rest in piece lad

[@Tornado1994]

Don't forget about Madam Kirsty.

[@rachelperry1249]

This better make number 1 this year. It so deserves it. Should be number 1 every Christmas but this year especially. RIP Shane and Kirsty. Thank you for the best Christmas song ever ❤

[@sakurachannel9624]

I am thoroughly convinced that this may be one of the best christmas songs ever

[@lorrainelawlor7885]

Without a dout

[@ewanhaig4566]

absolutely with you there

[@justinfield16]

100%

[@justrelaxmore]

It is at least one of the most honest Christmas carols, not a cheap standard song (bells, snow and all that gossip that everyone loves everyone).

[@rorybrennan360]

May????.

[@Boab44]

In My Opinion This Is Truly The Best Christmas Song Of All Time. Still Sounds Brilliant In December 2021 & I Think It Will Still Be Brilliant Forever More.

[@beckyenglish4783]

Agreed.

[@brianwhitehouse2629]

Totally agree 👍👍

[@claytonfox4107]

I'm torn between this and greg Lake but today the pogues are edging it 🥇💓🦊

[@S_J_banana]

Very true

[@purtlemoirrey1161]

It wasn’t wrote to be a Christmas song it’s the story of a drunk

[@andybaxta]

This will forever define Christmas for me, two souls gone, immortalised through the best Christmas song that will ever be

[@sandraadonis]

This is the one of the most beautiful Christmas Song ever. Rest in Peace Shane McGowan and Kristy MacColl 😑

[@PLlyrJ]

RIP Shane MacGowan, I hope you and Kirsty and singing this up in heaven

[@MonteCarloGaz]

It’s not just one of the best Christmas songs of all time, it’s one of the very best songs of all time.

[@StopBeingLiedTo]

Indeed

[@ingridsalt9901]

I totally agree and so sad.

[@prisyboi27]

not one of the best but it's the best christmas song

[@harrymac5229]

or one of the best songs ever.

[@peterninnim2561]

Totally agree with you

[@dave_goldcrest]

I love the look on Kirsty's face as she leans on the piano and looks at him. It looks for all the world like she could be his wife, sick to the back teeth of him yet still being there.

[@truthnotopinion3659]

Hope these two have met once again, RIP Shane and Kirsty!

[@herbieshine1312]

I think the "you took my dreams from me. I kept them with me babe and put them with my own" Is one of the most beautiful lyrics I've ever heard.

[@DemiHumanShield]

"I could have been someone"..."well so could anyone"....one of the most poignant.

[@bernadettemacdonald-wilson4306]

My life with my ex husband the bastard, exactly..... He took my dreams from me, and a curse on the scumbag!

[@extriotic]

@@bernadettemacdonald-wilson4306 some self reflection is good too, it can't always be someone else fault.

[@gmajorspresents]

We kissed on the corner and danced the night away ❤️🙂

[@deco2894]

@@bernadettemacdonald-wilson4306 he put them with his own

[@seanbenstead7650]

The best Christmas song ever as far as im concerned its not Christmas until I hear this on the radio .... like if you agree

[@stevenhibbard4421]

Let's finally put this to it's rightful place as christmas number 1 for Shane. Let's get it done guys

[@Skac01]

It's the #1 song in Croatia at the moment. God bless all my Irish brothers and sisters!

[@steveef2275]

i cant believe its never been no1

[@roncatton7101]

This song will last for eternity. God bless you both Kirst and Shane.

[@hashimmukhtar8039]

Is the best Christmas song ever.

[@lyrimetacurl0]

forever

[@stephaniegriffiths251]

Tis. The first hearing of it, Christmas 2020 brought tears after footage Id seen of New York last year.. that song seemed especially poignant...

[@dhyoutubechannel]

There is no doubt about that

[@eoinpratlett5279]

Definitely

[@houmous5338]

Yes....

[@AbdnGirl89]

Hopefully number 1 for xmas this year. Rest in Peace Kirsty and Shane.

[@jis87BE]

Will have different meaning to it this December....RIP!

[@magzhill2844]

Not xmas until you listen to this. There’s something about it. That sings to the ❤️❤️

[@steviemacmuttley]

This should be the Christmas No1 ever year...much better than a sausage roll

[@joecrazy1137]

There are beautiful Christmas songs. There are wonderful Christmas songs. There are iconic Christmas songs and there is Fairytale of New York. R.I.P. Kirsty and Shane

[@davidmurray2539]

My tears declare you're absolutely right, Joe. No one ever struck heart, soul via song like the career Shane, with The Pogues, fashioned, a chemistry that will always stand aloft and alone in its depth and sheer nobility.

[@monikam1881]

No more words

[@lulubemash7870]

So true and there is - The fairy Tales of New York. My mother would drank whiskey on Christmas Eve and dance to this song all night. I still remember her moves ❤😢

[@ceoa]

Another Jewel...🔔😌

[@geirhegna4801]

Ain’t no Christmas without this wonderful song …..

[@ddelaney712]

Damn. I remember this airing in 1987. Kirsty still alive, Shane, the legend, belting them out. Brilliant times. Times unfortunately we will never see again.

[@valfalzarano6228]

Every mother thinks that they would put their own body in front of a speeding truck to save their child. But Kirsty actually did that. Love you girl. Bravest mother ever.

[@1opal73]

I read the wiki page after this comment, R.I.P Kirsty

[@rohancrawford2967]

It was a speeding boat actually. Driven by some rich idiot in a restricted speed area from the sound of it who paid someone to take the blame. Had to pay less than 100 to escape jail and less than 2k to her family to say sorry. No justice and such heartbreak for her family

[@bettyottman1718]

Strong Mama.

[@lorangajapp8086]

A boat right?

[@basedchungus]

Wait a truck? I thought it was a boat

[@leenabrushaber2308]

Ich habe the Pongues live sehen zu dürfen in Germany .sie haben schon uns mitgenommen. Toll. Spitze.libe sie immer noch.

[@MrBoybergs]

Not just the best Christmas themed song ever but one of the very best songs, period

[@wexjap]

It's December 2021, let's see how many legends are listening to this classic!

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

Shane & Kirsty had some serious chemistry in this song.

[@peterfriel5129]

This will be Christmas no1 Mike finally ,for Shane and Kirsty RIP.❤❤

[@kingslayer25]

I went to school with Kristy and I meet shane in the bar in new York and this is mine and my wife favourite Christmas song together

[@surferontheweb1237]

There is no Christmas Spirit until listening to this song!

[@juleswilkinson265]

This is the G.O.A.T of Christmas songs

[@ShantiLaraPeace]

I like to imagine Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl reunited now, somewhere, somehow, and having an absolute blast together...

[@leximojito1218]

A piece of Ireland's heart went with Shane MacGowan as he left. What an incredibly fitting salute in Nenagh yesterday to the person he was . He shone a light in the darkness back in my younger days may he R.I.P.

[@paulrussell6495]

Is he buried in nenagh?

[@leximojito1218]

@@paulrussell6495 he was cremated, nothing known of what will be done with his ashes

[@paulrussell6495]

@@leximojito1218 Thanks for the info

[@jamiewebb1454]

Still the best Christmas song..Merry Christmas everyone

[@Paris__]

You know, one of the best things about being in my 50's now is that I lived my teenage years in the 80's..........priceless and I wouldn't change them for the world

[@hondot8740]

This ole Irish AMERICAN green beret is drinking Irish whiskey listening to one of the greatest songs ever writen!!! Merry Christmas to my Special Operations Brothers!!!!

[@katefletcher7828]

Simply the best Christmas song ever in my opinion. We all get stressed and shout but ultimately love each other and it's a riot. They deserve No.1 because it is an anthem for us all. Much love to their families and R.I.P.

[@petersmith6974]

I’m sitting in Salford at work right now listening to this timeless song. Christmas 2021 in a couple of weeks

[@paulsaram]

Nothing will ever top this magical Christmas song. RIP Kirsty, taken far too soon. XXX

[@shirleyfortablet7958]

It wouldn't be Christmas if we didn't play this beautiful song rip to you both thank you for giving us this brilliant song , Shirley h Darlington England 🌹✌️✋👌❤️💕⭐

[@thatssoironic]

“I could’ve been someone, well so could anyone, you took my dreams from me, when I first found you. - I kept them with me babe. I put them with my own Can't make it all alone I've built my dreams around you” Truly one of the best but if lyricism I’ve ever heard. Really gets you down deep. As a man, as a husband, this line is the most meaningful of all and has me in tears every time. RIP Shane. You’re a legend forever my friend

[@lesliegavinsneddon7828]

Amen to that😢

[@gaenorharris-obrien9934]

Moves you to tears

[@francisthomlinson9062]

Hope my boyfriend at the time 1979 sadly he passed in his 30,s can now get to meet him RIP Shane and kirsty ... love you to infinity Terry ❤ fran

[@jujutrini8412]

That’s how real love is. I sometimes wonder how men communicate with women in the younger generation because my generation(Genx) the men did some wonderful true love songs. You don’t really see it so much in music now. I could be wrong but I think men were more romantic back in the day.

[@malman1080]

@@jujutrini8412they said the same things about your generation and I’m sure generations before that. I think you’re right in the sense that the most popular music isn’t as romantic as it once was. There’s still great songs out there though and it doesn’t take much digging. It’s just not the stuff you hear all over the radio or TikTok I guess.

[@celiahatton3537]

Love this... Not Christmas til I've heard it!!

[@melthebell33]

Got shivvers and tears watching this, R.I.P Kirsty

[@user-zj1gh7sh7t]

Two Lovely people. How we miss them even more now. This particular song has so much meaning and will continue to do so forever. Bless them both and their loved ones. 🙏🙏💕💕

[@lifelearner47]

this from 1987, and have just watched the version sung in Dublin Cathedral for Shane's funeral. Still a brilliant song from a brilliant mind.

[@benhead]

With out a doubt the best Christmas song. Not cheesy, not cringe worthy, just a truly magical timeless record

[@gazza1858]

Only an American would say that

[@benhead]

@@gazza1858 well I'm not American

[@rosebrown9265]

I'm Scottish and agree the most beautiful song

[@delailama736]

How to Make Gravy by Paul Kelly is our Christmas song in Australia.

[@yep2005]

The lip syncing in this video is cringe tho. I agree it's a timeless Christmas song

[@dalonghome8848]

There have been a few covers of this but none of them beats the original. RIP Kirsty.

[@brummie9205]

@Joshie Market Ed Sheeran tried 🤣

[@johnhyde7454]

There’s a newer version that’s not as good as the original. Why do the Woke have to ruin everything? They’ll be wanting all white keys on pianos next. Or all black ones.

[@mrkalnbr0134]

​@@brummie9205and Ed's great and was also a flop 😂 this is a song u could never ever

[@jaydenhartley2589]

Thank you kirsty and shane for this masterpeice i hope your both singing along with us up there❤

[@siandinsdale4752]

It's just such a beautiful song, I canr believe it's never made number 1. For me this is the best Christmas song, it brings people together. RIP Kirsty and Shane and thank you for the most beautiful song and the memories that it brings. X

[@Tornado1994]

May they both Rest in Eternal peace. We won't forget them both.

[@annicecooper8105]

Keep watchin' I think this year maybe the year 🤞

[@ukmary1968]

Maybe this year?

[@phillipwalker6517]

Whenever I think of Christmas I think of Fairytale of new york.

[@thecaptain4376]

Me too. RIP Kirsty

[@annak4072]

Ja też...

[@garethleahy6739]

Who doesn't...

[@JoeyLevenson]

That’s why I’m here now!

[@powerofthetime]

MY new Christmas song (2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2OYl2edr5eIhZI ♡Bekind•subscribe

[@JacksonTaylorandTheSinners]

What a brutally beautiful song. Hits me like a f’ing Mac Truck every single time I hear it. I could have been someone....

[@josephclift3662]

I could have been a contender

[@mizbelladonnabbw3069]

Rise high Shane, may you and Kirsty both rest in peace. Thank you for the music, the poetry the talent you gave the world. You lived, you legend, and you were irrefutable a someone

[@tj5r]

Rest in peace Shane. And thank you for the best Carol of the history

[@angelstar2602]

What a masterpiece. The best Christmas song ever. Sung with emotion and realism x

[@tomgriffin3393]

there wasnt much emotion considering he didnt know where he was for half of it

[@dannynissim5908]

It’s NOT a Xmas song, it just came out then,,

[@angelstar2602]

Sure the song is set on Christmas Eve

[@matty5k232]

You taking the piss? The guy sounds drunk at the beginning

[@MrPlazaPlayer]

The miming is so so bad in this video. It’s literally the original played back and they are pretending to sing it. It’s awful.

[@joangorettihopkins1971]

Wonderful song never will be beaten Shane and kirsty Unique artists. R.I. P Kirsty Love you both.😘😘

[@HoseaMatthews55]

Goodbye Shane! We will miss you! Sing many more songs with Kirsty up there❤😢

[@Huntl-by9mm]

Absolute talent from Mr McGowan and Ms Kirsty. Best Christmas song ever R.I.P.. Kirsty

[@ianoliver7271]

I remember watching this performance on TOTP and it was as if it were just yesterday. Wonderful song. RIP to you both🙏🙏🙏

[@urbandruiduk9928]

This year's Xmas no. 1 no doubt. RIP bud

[@traceyfraser4302]

It isn't christmas without the song r.i.p.reunited again ❤ u both sleep tight god bless

[@keithmatthews9043]

There’s no Christmas songs written today that makes me feel any where near the way I Feel when I listen to the old ones

[@ForrFore]

Best Christmas song ever

[@spiritofmaynardtrent]

This Song is very beautiful! If i hear this now i get tears in my eyes. I miss you Shane. I love you and thank you so much for your wonderful music..You are one of the greatest irish writers.You'll be forever in our Hearts.❤

[@susanpage502]

You will never be forgotten by my generation Shane and Kirsty on Christmas Day 25/12/23

[@greenfingersgardener822]

This song is played around 2000 times every year, from 1st December in the UK alone. No wonder it's in the top 10, Christmas songs. It's beautiful, R.I.P Kirsty x

[@c4chuckb]

I'm leaving my comment here so when someone likes it, I can listen to this masterpiece again.

[@NadineWilliamsNadege]

😢

[@abdulkabia6265]

Enjoy the master piece...R.I.E.P Shane and Kirsty...🙏🏿❤🙏

[@Lyndanet]

🕊️

[@MrSomethingElse]

again and again the older I get the more it makes me weep for the fallen and grateful for another year above ground! You keep on playing it you hear?

[@NadineWilliamsNadege]

@@MrSomethingElse especially this time of year. 😢 May the Holidays be blessed for all listening and posting. Now I'm going to listen again and say RIP to those voices that live on.

[@petermorris3665]

Oh yeah that was the 1980's. Definitely the best decade of my life. What a fabulous time to be alive.

[@BedtimeStorieswithBelaLugosi]

Together for Christmas again, reunited in the heavens. RIP you legends :(

[@lorigibbs2379]

they are both gone...sad but lives lived well and much loved

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yeah

[@matthewshaw4475]

I dance with my wife to this every Christmas, this is a true Christmas song. Dance with another to it, you will be changed for life.

[@Bordeleau1]

Rest easy, Shane and thanks for your music. You're a fucking legend!!

[@YerDa67]

RIP Kirsty. Such a brave lady. What a wonderful mother. What a wonderful artist. What an incredible song! Merry Xmas everyone. Here’s hoping COVID gets to fuck soon! Take care. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼

[@Sally-lg1vn]

Thank you Shane McGowan for a truly beautiful Christmas song! Feeling very nostalgic, was my late Dad's favourite Christmas song! ,from John and Sally McGowan ♥️ ❤️

[@Tornado1994]

R.I,P, Kirsty Maccoll and Shane Macgowen.

[@stardust5397]

RIP Sean & Kirsty - best Christmas song EVER

[@nigelcollins8259]

Kirsty Was a huge loss!!!!She was a unique talent &her tongue in cheek performance made this Massive Hit!!!!RIP Kirsty McCollxxxxx

[@bryanhowat456]

THE ALL TIME GREATEST CHRISTMAS SONG! & I DON'T SEE IT GETTING BETTERED..

[@donaldumunawa4787]

Ugh one of the most underrated xmas songs. Sad but happy...

[@jackiesmith3684]

Rip Shane and also rip to Kirsty McCall the fairytale of New York still gets me all the time the 2 of you were excellent singing the song rip Shane and Kirsty I hope that the fairytale of New York makes it to number 1 this year god bless you both xxx

[@donaldstewart3128]

It's one of those songs where if you're parking the car when it starts, you stay in the car.

[@tracisimpson8296]

Just did that! 😊

[@goldenkoi23]

I was so lucky to see them sing this live when The Pogues supported Morrissey at The Ally Pally. Unforgettable

[@bensloyan7781]

best song out there no song will ever replace this is an absolute masterpiece

[@markfrost9005]

No comment needed really let's make this number one at Christmas, God bless ya both 🙏

[@shaundstone]

One of THE best duets that will EVER be recorded. Sublime. The end.

[@martinomalley9443]

With out a doubt

[@jasontowner1518]

Best Christmas song ever xxx

[@Jimmy-xx3ks]

Yeah definitely 👍

[@paulbeacock6207]

Not Christmas till this is played on radio

[@alexandrabutcher658]

RIP Shane - Thanks for the songs.

[@michaelpearce7742]

just a great song at Christmas can not be beat in my mind

[@adyback7994]

Simply 'THE' song, a tune that will live forever...as-will Kirsty in our hearts too. Thank-You to The Pogues and Kirsty...'for....Christmas Day' ! x

[@amaiamartinez4146]

gran cancion...

[@TheFMHatter1986]

R.I.P Shane one of my favourite Christmas song that intro on the radio let's me know it's nearly Christmas now both of them are gone Kirsty and now Shane I shed a tear and I hope they get to Christmas no.1 this year Merry Christmas 🎅🎁🎄☃⭐

[@juliusnepos6013]

R.I.P both Kirsty McColl and Shane