Saoirse Ronan and Jimmy Sing "Fairytale of New York"

[@jeffpats12]

They weren’t touching that second verse with a 10 meter cattle prod

[@booksaremybag4684]

ya scumbag ya maggot

[@sounsure9108]

To bad really is my favourite Christmas song

[@gokinsmen]

@@booksaremybag4684 You lousy Bob Saget

[@rorygibson3124]

You're grumpy and crabbed

[@booksaremybag4684]

@shutup tell that to a certain radio station in Dublin.....

[@zakkhetfield1963]

Coming from an Irish guy who has suffered through horrendous Irish accents from Americans, I wholeheartedly approve of this cover. Excellent job 👌🏼

[@alansweeney9474]

Mike Ryan in from Roscommon.

[@Liamkiernan59]

Alan Sweeney Sorry, where is this “Roscommon” that you speak of?

[@alexwright4930]

Well at least one of the singers is Irish which helps. Didn't realise it was Saiorse Rohan watching this, I need to learn to read.

[@ndennan67]

@@barrymulligan2378 think he was born and raised closer to Ireland than London as he's from Manchester

[@shleeb2977]

@@Liamkiernan59 hahahahahha

[@tbz1551]

That’s as good a mimic of Shane MacGowan’s voice that you will ever hear. Jimmy is one hell of a singing voice ‘chameleon’.

[@plaidpanda]

Holy shit, right?!? The opening lines especially were especially spot on.

[@Louk24]

He’s an impressionist

[@ireland7086]

Sounds nothing like Shane! Like he is a good impressionist but all he did was put on a gravely voice with a very bad Dublin accent!

[@BigJames22]

Were you watching this on mute and listening to the pogues. Only thing that makes sense to me. Sounds nothing like Shane McGowan

[@joemanez5290]

It was such credible Shane MacGowan impersonation, I was concerned for Fallon’s teeth for a second there...

[@OldTinLizzy]

This is a lovely rendition. RIP Shane MacGowan

[@BLenz-114]

What a weird coincidence that I had "Fairy Tale" in my head this morning and got wondering what the song "Galway Bay" was and then found this and THEN see that Shane just passed yesterday. What a life he had. And I'm SO impressed with this rendition. SO beautiful. Jimmy hit it on the nose without seeming like a parody. Well Done all. *sniff* 😔

[@conormccaffery5821]

Fallon is such an ass. It’s so painful and disrespectful.

[@ruanyuexin]

What, he's gone?

[@melkerlarsson5728]

@@ruanyuexinyes

[@leeleef]

Heartbroken 💔 😢😢

[@mrtoast244]

I'm glad Jimmy didn't joke about doing the voice and did an actual cover, it sounded really good.

[@mpalfadel2008]

agreed

[@joekelly9941]

Singing is the one thing he always takes seriously

[@Fizzure3000]

Well, he did make "a voice" tho, not his natural voice at all. Still a decent cover

[@thedoad]

HE SUCKS ASS. he's making a mockery of the song. Grow some ears.

[@zionix15432]

@@Fizzure3000 he did but he was just trying to sound like shane, it wasnt in a joking way

[@lemat8558]

That was beautiful! RIP Shane. When I close my eyes I imagine Kirsty and Shane singing together again this Christmas. Thank you, Saoirse and Jimmy, No Christmas without this song.

[@steverobertson8830]

But never did I hear Kirsty’s vocals blessing this. RIP Shane, and god bless Kirsty MacColl.

[@conihaag]

Not only one of the best actresses of our time but also a good singer!? Someone give her an Oscar already

[@landshark321]

Omg Me should’ve had one this year!

[@conihaag]

landshark321 she really should've! maybe next year

[@conihaag]

Ben Scudder let's hope this doesn't happen to her. i truly believe she's like the new Meryl Streep

[@conihaag]

Ben Scudder yeah me too

[@nikhilomkar]

Oscar isn't so easy thing, even decaprio struggled.

[@stephengallo5109]

This hit my heart in the bullseye. Jimmy is such a goofball that people forget what a brilliant artist he is when he dials down the silly and gets real. Love this. And Saoirse was beautiful and perfect for this.

[@shannonjkeever477]

100%

[@vampiresforesl]

They didn't sing the insults, though! I'm sure the writers could have figured out some way to write out "f----t' while still maintaining the spirit of the song.

[@kensellers4082]

Jimmy Fallon really sounded like Shane MacGowan, performing this song. And, Saoirse Ronan was charming and delightful as the beautiful and talented Ms. Ronan always is.

[@maryhaugh9754]

Beautiful performances from the both of them.

[@daytonaschmidt4472]

They’re not really singing this junkies

[@Mosi100]

Lol they’re just celebrities

[@renepierresehnert9796]

Dont you dare comparing him to shane you idiot

[@bradsanders407]

You think that was really jimmy singing?

[@philiphamer5959]

Great duo. Fallon's brilliant and Saorise is the most gifted actress of her generation. She can belt out a tune too.

[@blindhorizon7571]

Saoirse Ronan is not only absolutely beautiful, but she also seems to be a genuine person. She is the entire package!

[@MatthewFenton-cv7bp]

Oh, what a lovely woman!

[@oiooi6460]

Except for the phoney Oirish accent

[@deanlowdon8381]

@@oiooi6460 Phoney?

[@oiooi6460]

@@deanlowdon8381 that accent is so put on

[@deanlowdon8381]

@@oiooi6460 What?

[@hyeree2428]

she has the voice of a child , so innocent I love it!

[@ramialj2875]

Damn, Saoirse's singing voice sounds better than a lot of real artists live!!

[@reginarice7968]

She has a song called Tell me. She has a lovely voice. 😊

[@badguyriri6277]

She has great voice

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

She is a real artist. A multi-talented one.

[@reginarice7968]

@Demo Gorgon yeap. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iambZKKtjLloec0 . This was featured on her film Lost river.

[@lizgraham9986]

Are you tone deaf? Her voice was terrible, especially in the last verse. Sounds more like pub idol than American idol.

[@sgoldfish1]

Jimmy's singing is spot-on. They skipped the sad verse! Lovely rendition.

[@BLenz-114]

Oh yeah, right. I didn't even catch it but you're right, they left out the part where they insult each other.

[@1401minstrel]

@@BLenz-114 That's the best part!

[@728huey]

Yeah, that verse had offensive slurs going back and forth. I'm sure the standards and practices department would have had a field day even though this is supposed to be a late night program.

[@1401minstrel]

@@728huey Absolutely, but without it the song loses its bite that Shane McGowan intended it to have.

[@newfie-dean5803]

They also skipped part of the beginning, this verse here: Got on a lucky one Came in eighteen to one I've got a feeling This year's for me and you So happy Christmas I love you baby I can see a better time When all our dreams come true

[@funkystyle7249]

Her acting is The Lovely Bones always gets me emotional.

[@glazyy_]

that movie was something else, great actress

[@badguyriri6277]

Her acting in Atonement 2007 so amazing

[@TheBrownLamb]

If you thought that was impressive you should see Lady Bird. She's been in so many films since then. Kinda makes me sad when people say that's all they know her from.

[@funkystyle7249]

@@TheBrownLamb I have seen all her movies but for me, her acting in The Lovely Bones is the most underrated and underappreciated acting of Saoirse Ronan's career. Every frame in that movie was lit with her acting charisma in it, even when the movie got bad reviews, Stanley Tucci got an Oscar nom, Saoirse was snubbed that year. And years later there are people who still forget that she was that girl who acted in that movie. She was 13 year old and she had not read the Alice Sebold book because she was too young and the book was too graphic, without even knowing the horrifying details she gave a fantastic performance. Her LadyBird perf got a lot of limelight last year, even launching her in as a popular actress, so I don't feel the need to talk about it. Below is my favourite bts scenes in that movie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3ysi3aYaqhjmLc

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

It gives me a lovely bone.

[@haggis6163]

Best Christmas song of all time. You can’t change my mind.

[@trickydick2909]

Honestly the only Christmas song I genuinely like.

[@bobbycommon8872]

I agree, except I love "a spaceman came travelling" too, don't think that's what the song is actually called, but love that and this, everything else is cringe lol

[@oisincoen6557]

ItsCFour Bruh I’m not even gonna try its great

[@gmun2248]

@@bobbycommon8872 Yes. Love them both. You have the name correct.

[@ruairi9109]

ItsCFour Bro Sub to my channel

[@Canuckmom128]

That was great. I love Saoirse - she seems so genuine and unaffected, and her acting chops are fantastic. I mean Seriously...who pulls off a role like she did in Atonement at age 11 or 12.? Crazy good.

[@KillerQueen_87]

I know right! I agree, she seems very lovely and down to earth :)

[@badguyriri6277]

She has 3 times Oscar nominated amazing actress 👍

[@katieoreilly7846]

Canuckmom1958 and she’s never had an acting lesson , never gone to drama school just shows when you got it you got it . Her father is also an actor & she spent a lot of time on sets with him as a little girl ... she’s a natural.....

[@alexwright4930]

Wait that was HER in Atonement?

[@katieoreilly7846]

Alex Wright Yes it sure as hell was ,,, she’s marvellous..... makes me so proud to b Irish ☘️

[@lokisez]

It doesn't matter when or where - when I hear this song I start crying

[@jamessteen6667]

Yeah me too

[@LicoriceGargle75]

THIS MAKES MY LOVE HER MORE. She is far too perfect. I literally will watch anything she is in.

[@TheKennyboy92]

As an Irishman that was actually pretty good, was a good attempt at Shane Mcgowan.

[@eoinkelleher5151]

Kenneth Fox are you really Irish tho🤔

[@ndennan67]

Shane McGowan doesn't even have an Irish accent as he ain't Irish 😂 was born and raised in Manchester, England

[@TheKennyboy92]

@@eoinkelleher5151 yep I am indeed.

[@eoinkelleher5151]

Kenneth Fox hon da lad

[@Madridkid-hw7re]

@@ndennan67 😂😂 good one he was born in Kent and grew up I Ireland. In any interview he calls himself Irish. It's like saying half the English soccer team aren't English because they weren't born their hes 100 percent Irish

[@johnjenkins3814]

Honestly anyone who takes the time to pay tribute to this song by singing it or performing it to the best of their abilities deserves a high five or a handshake or a respectable nod. This song in general is amazing and I applaud all of those who support it

[@nochepatada]

Shane probably threw up when he saw Jimmy Fallon singing this

[@jackjude]

@@nochepatada He could well have. At least this fella enjoyed it 👍

[@nochepatada]

@@jackjude you like how they censored the best verse? The one that sets it apart from other Christmas songs

[@jackjude]

@@nochepatada No I don't. (I just agreed with you in my last comment btw.)

[@nochepatada]

I thought you meant "this guy" referring to yourself as in: "Who has 2 thumbs and misunderstood" "👍👍this guy!"

[@elephantlove3]

I can't help but to feel that Saoirse could be the next Meryle Streep

[@Akosmakos7]

She has the potiential to reach that level.

[@Rathfarnham]

I can't stand her.

[@dicktingler1964]

@@Rathfarnham jealous Irish woman?

[@markoforeskin3597]

Alison Ahern She's annoying; but you have to admit she's quite talented

[@ruairi9109]

Monserrat Ilagor Bro Sub to my channel

[@charchar1300]

2:47 it's such a small thing but I find it really sweet that he said happy Christmas to her without the microphone it felt very personal

[@n1ngnuo]

No, it’s apparently controversial to say it with the mic. Happy holidays is unproblematic I heard.

[@rainman42]

I'm sorry but Saoirse is so damn beautiful!! And the accent is the cherry on top! Most gorgeous eyes u will ever see

[@spreadlove4755]

Then y r u sorry. She's beautiful

[@timothyt0102]

I agree! Photogenic n such sweetness. Lovely lady. 😍

[@LiVeLiKeURdying2]

Holy sh*t! She can sing too?! Can we love her anymore than already do! Love her!!!

[@bubbleiciousdamn3008]

Bitch she can't sing!

[@francisrogan6638]

Each time I see her, Saoirse has become more beautiful than the last. No surprise that she sings beautifully too. She's a testimony of Irishness.

[@gettysburghiddengems]

I love her!! She is so talented and full of heart and soul and so beautiful!

[@magbarcoe1277]

From Ireland thanks for not making a show of this classic song. Fair fecks to ya Jimmy Shane McGowan is hopefully proud. Well done Saoirse 😍

[@kingflappy4827]

I am Irish and this blew me away . Best Christmas song ever but agreat cover by these two .

[@saoirsenifhogartaigh8344]

By far one of the best Irish accents from an American! My favourite Christmas song just makes it all better!

[@Nayops24]

She’s stunning like always❗️♥️

[@lauraaa2222]

I just have to say Jimmy was amazing doing his part here. They sung this beautifully. I think this is one of my favourite xmas songs. For personal reasons and I dedicate it to my partner who also loved this song and passed away in 2018. I miss my Danny every day. ❤️ And I wish he was still here but like many others who have experienced so much loss, all we can do is try and come through and remember them and the good memories. 🙏😞❤️

[@andreapramorvitaminyoga7305]

Lauraaa... big hug from Germany

[@michaelg1060]

To Lauraaa Your Jimmy is waiting. For him, you'll be there in a few minutes. It's we who are still the prisoners of time who must endure. But, I hope the knowledge gives your spirit a lift. Plus, It's true. I wish you every happiness.

[@lenasofin1516]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aaronwilson2988]

He ruined the song

[@yankeeladee02]

To your Danny 🍻 💚🕊

[@nightowl_9021]

I've developed a crush on Saoirse Ronan in the last couple of days. The more interviews I see her in I like her even more. She seems so down to earth and fun to be around with.

[@liamg2271]

Saoirse is seriously amazing. We're talking a generational talent. I really hope she finds great scripts the next 50 years because honestly there is no one better at their craft. She's that good and seems like a very sweet and humble person.

[@WilsonFiskTheBlackKingpin]

I didn't think it was possible to crush on her EVEN MORE - but here we are.

[@justiceflynn6297]

Very generous of the Tonight Show to perform this song on a national television show. This awesome deserve a big audience! Jimmy and Saoirse did a great job!

[@dannomedic]

Jimmy was spot-on with his Shane Macgowan impression. Get a few pints in him and he'd be exactly the same😂

[@josephpawlowski5810]

the best thing is that this performance became real for both of them...God bless you, Irish people...I am Polish, but become jealous with such a great song

[@mjw12345]

Well, you have Chopin, many greats, Horowitz....Besides, Polish people now have a 2nd home in Ireland! Great exchanges, all possible, EU, Erasmus. Horrible regime in Poland now but its days I hope are numbered.

[@johnnalty5150]

Great Job by Fallon singing with Shane McGowans classic raspy voice

[@aaronwilson2988]

No

[@bettyryanogorman1]

Saoirse is so natural and great fun - she'll never change no matter how famous she becomes - I love her - she's exactly the same in reality.

[@grainne30]

Omg Jimmy’s voice is exactly the same as the original I was like ‘omg’...and saoirse was great, this is a classic Irish lock in, it only has to b a fair bit more rowdy!!!! Wooo Ireland 🇨🇮🇨🇮🍺🍺🌲🎄

[@johndanielsforJesus]

Hats off to the Roots and the piano player for that awesome rendition of the song!!! It appears they, like Jimmy, can do ANYTHING!! 👍👍❤

[@muireann3010]

Jimmy nailed the Shane McGowan impression

[@TheThetrimby1973]

Wrong.

[@margaretkenny7281]

No one can sing like Shane McGowan though he's unique he grew up singing they said he sang before he talked !

[@Withcare111]

He did In His hoop

[@jaffa3910]

Jimmy Fallon is a goose 🦆

[@Fern635]

Nobody is Shane but Shane... but I was truly stunned by what a good job Jimmy did! I almost didn't click, thinking it would be cheesey and cringey, but I was pleasantly surprised!

[@AbbeyRoadResident]

Give a bloody Guinness to the pianist as well

[@lindymcbroom953]

I HAVE LOVED THIS FROM THE NIGHT THEY AIRED IT!

[@jakollee]

Love the way Saoirse switches the mic from her right to left hand when Jimmy puts his arm around her!

[@joshuamercer7527]

I’m Irish from Dublin and I have to say Jimmy done an amazing version especially for being American great work both of you ❤️

[@caoimhejordan2153]

FECK THE DUBS MUP GALWAY!!!

[@nightowl5395]

I started off thinking "oh no, surely he is not going to try an actual impersonation of Shane MacGowan singing this..." 😬 and then, within minutes...no, within seconds "...actually...that is really good" 😅

[@shannondawn44]

Shane MacGowen wasn't doing so good , and was in hospital , but he's doing better today thankfully . So Happy Christmas to ye Shane , I can see a better time when all your dreams come true . Good luck with your art .

[@lilbitscandalus]

Her voice is so clear and absolute magical

[@graceybaker3565]

Wow! Jimmy can sure sing!

[@michaelbalance98]

Damn, her voice sounds really good

[@mgcostello]

They did a great job! Wish they had done the whole song. Probably not appro for Jimmy’s upbeat show.

[@Disney65Fan]

Wow Saoirse Ronan can sing. Now next year she'll be in a film with Emma Watson and Meryll Streep....Little Women

[@Sanchordia]

I love Saoirse, but no, she can not sing. What were you listening to?

[@orangeyouglad_]

Sanchordia well, you gotta admit that she can carry a tune. She’s definitely not tone deaf. She sings well in my opinion.

[@das.erste.keinhorn5176]

Is there anything this woman can't do?🤔😍🙏

[@zlamelie]

This was actually very seasomotianal. That's seasonal and emotion all in one for you.

[@busterandloulou]

I really love the music of the Pogues. While they were actively touring, I would go see them if they got with in 200 miles of me.❤

[@joeldchenoweth]

that's much better than expected by Jimmy Fallon... sounded near exact

[@foodreacts2]

I love this song

[@colmdevlin5340]

WOW, Jimmy that was amazing, well done both of you, really enjoyed that

[@jameslynch7826]

Wouldn’t mind a winter lock in with that one either, she’s a beauty. RIP Shane McGowan

[@mrbobhay]

Wow! Certainly one of the highlights of Jimmy's career.

[@bookdeannow]

I'm a dublin boy and won't be home this Xmas... this is great to see and gives me a boost

[@MrRussianvietnam]

Mmm Guinness and Saoirse Ronan what else do you need for the best Christmas ever!

[@bigbuttboy3462]

@Bip Nop no. Saoirse Ronan

[@jenniferkarszes8711]

They both really seemed happy and touched by the song. Loved it.

[@michaelmurphy6224]

Jimmy is such an underrated singer, man's certainly talented

[@aubrey2233]

Wow! Jimmy Fallon sounds just like Shane McGowan!! Incredible

[@akd3207]

This song always makes me cry

[@emmaslevin4911]

Who’s Irish ☘️🙌 I ammmm

[@sevans606]

mise fresin

[@lukenugent8421]

me

[@jackthompson816]

Yup ya boya

[@t8phe1an5]

I am boii

[@kyleconlon511]

They tried to get rid of this song on RTE

[@idontknowwhatmynameshouldb428]

Swerved around that second verse lmao

[@MegaSpideyman]

Sadly.

[@leahcole49]

Oh my gosh, that was wonderful! You two are so talented. Love it when you sing, Jimmy. Love to James and to all the Roots. 🥰

[@sebastianli9354]

I’d kill a man to have this girl. She’s so dreamy oh my god.

[@joseb3459]

She beautiful 😍 she’s and amazing actress 💯 and she can sing 🎶 😳 she is a living legend one of the best actress of this generation 💯👏🏽

[@johndanielsforJesus]

I think I'll be watching this daily until Christmas, lol. It's just THAT GOOD!

[@rickb9238]

I’m used to Jimmy singing but was really impressed with Saoirse’s voice, she sounded great.👍👍

[@AndreSilva-bi4zx]

Nobody talks about it but Roots played the song so great! #PraiseRoots :D MerryXmas everybody :)

[@KevDKR666]

HERE! Is Jimmy actually singing that? Jaaaaysus... A great cover! Top shelf lad!

[@Teeyall]

Yo Jimmy killed this. Mad talent.

[@anthonyhazell4026]

Love it, Saoirse has a beautiful singing voice.

[@karishi11]

She's an underrated beauty.

[@ronaldobrien6870]

Jimmy's Irish accent is actually pretty good! A nice vocal from Saoirse too, a definite thumbs up for both of them

[@Brandon-g7u1t]

Beautiful cover, especially from Jimmy got the accent and gritty voice down to a tee

[@Jules-wo3vr]

OMG THIS IS MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG AND NO ONE EVER PERFORMS IT!!!! Also jimmy's impersonation is spot on lmao

[@ripleysw]

the best christmas song ever !

[@Alison_HazbinHotel]

*wow! coming from a true Irish person I absolutely love this great job! This is my go to Christmas song, Shane McGowan the man who sings this song got married last week at the age of 60 to his his wife who he's been with 34 years prior. 🤣 This song brings so many memories being a favourite in my home & to my loved ones who have passed away. for me Its both sad & happy but yet for some reason it always manages to bring that Christmas spirit* 💖

[@badguyriri6277]

I love Saoirse Ronan she’s great actress 👍

[@paulmc9203]

Very emotional rendition Jimmy & Saoirse! Beautiful xo.

[@t4981]

I love them both! They are wonderful and amazing people! Jimmy is so nice and funny! Saoirse, she's beautiful, isn't she?

[@cameronleehorace]

I hope to meet Saoirse one day!

[@KGBookkeeping]

RIP Shane MacGowen, thank you sir, hats off

[@camnsprencheria3225]

Gosh Jimmy……….IMPRESSIVE!

[@anabetinalegaspi7453]

How can you not love Saoirse Ronan? Very talented 😍😍

[@dhackett8]

You forgot a whole verse! Was curious what was going to be done with those lines. Didn’t think it would fly on network tv. Well done though! Jimmy sounds exactly like the porgues singer, and saoirse voice was lovely.

[@C.SchitzPopinov]

We need a revisit of this song considering Shane McGowan has passed away. Post Script: You both sound great.👍

[@antine1279]

He did fantastic! And she occasionally sang in tune. Well at least it was live

[@HaerinPaul]

Absolutely amazing! Saoirse is so beautiful ❤

[@BigTime42069]

New found respect for Jimmy Fallon , RIP Shane 🙏🏼

[@mariaisabelcruz4943]

What a beautiful song

[@odunhops7727]

this is very well sung - bu the pogues are the pogues. I love this!

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

This is the censored version of "Fairytale of New York"

[@IanMcCausland]

MikeMJPMUNCH I was waiting for the cursing! It’s the whole point of the song!

[@troubledbaristayyz]

Yeah but the pc police wouldn’t like it even if you left out f@990t.

[@carinam.9447]

I like the solution of Hazel Hayes in her cover of the song (on KZbin) 😄

[@hufflepuffprefect.2037]

Yhea this song isnt really tv, school or work place material 😂

[@chrizeldabernil8323]

@@troubledbaristayyz one could easily just say maggot, see not so hard to be a decent person.

[@meriacallas]

i love jinmies voice and face - you can tell he loves the song! and she is lovely as ever!

[@Grimaldoprime]

The guardians of the galaxy holiday special 🎄 🎵 🔥 ❤️

[@PFG74]

Incredible Jimmy Fallon (and incredible song of The Pogues)

[@jamiewm]

Such a beautiful song, god bless poor Kirsty 🙏