Nick Cave performing A Rainy Night in Soho at the funeral of Shane MacGowan

[@ijustneedmyself]

Gosh, Nick. He has gone through so much and yet he's here performing for his friend during such a sorrowful time. Beautiful.

[@bezebekhaury-lr5mp]

Yes.

[@RosieHarp]

What's happened to him?

[@tobyk8125]

Two of his sons are no longer with us@@RosieHarp

[@RosieHarp]

@@tobyk8125 oh .... didn't know that. Very sad indeed

[@PEGGLORE]

Possibly inappropriate, but one of his sons died by falling off a cliff when on drugs about 200 metres down the road from where one of my best friends used to live, near Brighton. That friend now lives with my best friend, who tattooed Jethro Cave's finger years ago, who was a fan of my friend's noise band at the time, and demanded he do this bad tattoo for him at the time that they met, so he did. Then yh, he died last year as well. It's pretty weird and crazy.

[@philharrison5242]

I have now watched this about 8000 times and it still blows my mind

[@arneemilbredland2339]

That makes two of us, at least.

[@richardyoung7415]

AND ME, PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. ✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@leavesmustfall]

absolutely superbe ❤

[@OneLostWalker]

Me tooooooo....it sad and yet fabulous.

[@caroleelizabethwright9112]

And me!

[@michaelking9772]

After Nick Cave had his own troubles this must have been heartbreaking for him to sing this...!!!! I salute you Sir.

[@themudpit621]

A man who can get up on stage after what he went through can perform anywhere, anytime.

[@robertcreighton4635]

Nick is a special soul. He's possibly my favourite kinda celeb. His interviews are always magical ✨️

[@genericnathan2405]

Australias national treasure singing to an Irish national treasure, What a beautiful send off all together,

[@charlesshenk6608]

Lots of Irish sent to Australia for hard labor from convictions in the homeland. The DNA is there.

[@roguescoop]

Nick was the perfect person to sing this song at Shane's funeral. He gave of himself with tremendous feeling and soulfulness and yet has the artistic temperament and understanding not to fall into sentimentality. A beautiful and moving rendition.

[@mariapenao5812]

❤❤

[@MsPeepBeep]

Beautifully said ❤

[@spiritofmaynardtrent]

Beautiful words! ❤

[@catherinemoran9037]

Absolutely. ❤

[@rasmusrosengren9092]

The friendship between them... Ohh my. Pure love. Nick made Shane finish this lovely song. And thank God for that. Tears in my eyes. 🙏🍻❤️

[@Rescueluv]

The person playing the violin exquisite

[@simpletelescopereviews6231]

It's Colm Mac Con Iomaire

[@robertcreighton4635]

It's beautiful

[@latergator915]

He changed it to "now this song is over, we'll never find out what it means". Subtle. Beautiful.

[@robertwalsh5754]

I felt exactly the same...such a true friend. It's indescribable how much those close to, Shane, loved the man.

[@davidkearney7768]

Didn’t notice that, nick smashed this out of the park. What a send off

[@rasmusrosengren9092]

❤

[@bongofury333]

No clapping in a cathedral

[@PB111627]

@@bongofury333God won’t mind we clapped for one of his artistic creations

[@marieogara1036]

Exquisite tribute from Nick, who know how deep loss and grief hurts. Beautiful poets both of them.

[@shaunjenkinson5089]

Could not agree more

[@joelyons886]

Best version of Rainy Night in Soho you could hear the tears and emotion in Nick's voice as he just kept it together so powerful fitting send off Soul mates that will see oneanother again

[@maccaisking155]

When he looked at the coffin singing the lines now this song is over, it's one of the most moving performances I've ever seen.

[@nickhodges3441]

One of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen. Love to the Irish people, from an Englishman.

[@jamesrippner672]

An Aussie

[@nickhodges3441]

Thanks I know Nick is an Australian I’m a fan. Thanks for pointing that out I can see how my comment reads. I am saying Love to the Irish, from me, an Englishman.

[@philmckenna5709]

@nickhodges It's pretty clear what you mean, mate. 👍🏻

[@SandraPereira-i4b]

And from a SouthAfrican who loves Irish music

[@michaelworse6034]

Incredible, simply as that

[@loftusboy9]

"You're the measure of my dreams " is such a beautiful lyric...My favourite song off all time..Farewell Shane,may you rest in glorious peace..❤

[@leavesmustfall]

absolutely superbe ❤

[@alanflynn3612]

Some of the greatest lyrics ever written

[@chriscorey5164]

Totally agree with that 😢

[@janhensley3617]

Yes, I agree 💚🎶

[@jooststolk5671]

If there is anyone, who knows what it is to have to say goodbye, it's Nick Cave. Beautiful. Rest in Peace Shane.

[@kathydesigner]

No truer words 👌🙏☘️🕯🌹

[@mikescollard6499]

The evolution of Nick Cave through the tragedies in his life are truly inspiring.

[@brigittebouman-mengering1497]

No words....Only love,tears and a heavy heart by an old lady in germany....😢...Slainte and farewell...❤

[@trigz76]

I have no words. Thank you, Nick, and God bless you.

[@sallycarroll6329]

Amen

[@massimilianopozzoli7458]

He has left such a legacy. One of the most impressive goodbye ever.

[@gordon8463]

I cry....as french i saw a concert of the pogues in 1998....it was crasy with the guiness 'biere'...the 'ambiance' was crasy!!!!! RIP my friend....!!!! Bravo Nick...!!!

[@ile69999]

One of the most beautiful acts of music. So much emotion from Nick Cave. What a great artists Shane Macgowan was...

[@marycannon7595]

Incredible performances by Nick Cave and Colm Mac Con Iomaire (on violin). So moving. One for the ages

[@alana7259]

Many thanks for confirming it was Colm Mac Con Iomaire on violin.

[@jeffrogers4221]

It's a 5 string fiddle@@alana7259

[@_somebroad_1061]

My God. I watched this whole service now and I don’t think I have ever been more moved at the music and more in awe of the musicians. What is the word I am looking for? Would glorious be fitting enough? What a celebration for such a life!

[@robertwalsh5754]

True love works

[@lynpops6526]

I know! We didn't intend watching all of it, but it was like the best concert ever, and I felt so guilty thinking that because it was a funeral. Totally, a celebration of life

[@rainey2764]

@@lynpops6526 a funeral for a musician whose closest friends are also musicians, it’s pretty fitting. Not to mention the fact that music and lyrics to songs can express feelings and emotions far better than just spoken words. So it all goes together.

[@SeamusButler]

They were great ould buddies, great tribute by Nick to his friend

[@susanfoley4749]

Stunning tribute. Watching live, it initially seemed too slow/ different compared to the original version but in fact the slowed down version was genius for a funeral as was the omission of the ‘ginger lady’ verse and the changing of the lyrics / finality of the song being ‘over’. Such a difficult performance for a man whose young son literally ‘fell’ into heaven. Colm Mac Con Iomaire on the violin was superb and wonderfully understated and very reverent. World class performace

[@EmperorGary1971]

Beautiful rendition. May the road rise to meet you Shane. May the sun shine bright on your face,may the rain fall gently on your fields and may God hold you in the hallow of his hand. Rest easy

[@noeleen-58]

👍💗

[@augusta47]

Beautiful.

[@jillsommerville7828]

Sure is 😥

[@michaelworse6034]

I am not crying now , you are …😢

[@OmendsFavor]

Beautiful word!🙏🏾

[@gatodoasfalto2721]

I'm Portuguese,but love Ireland and its traditions and you love Shane, punk,rock, country,folk he didn't care only us,the ones who like to judge and categorized everything and further up the road we realize were wrong, because fashion is a product and someone from nowhere can bring it all up with only his humbleness and respect for his origins ,the ones he believe and that his the greatest power of all.

[@allanroepke8858]

Not sure how Nick made it through the song, this hit me like a ton of bricks just listening. Godspeed Shane!

[@may51973]

I see Nick a few times last years. I saw I'm twice after his son death (the last of them after 2 of his sons have died) He always seems to crack but I don't know how he makes it through. Because you hear the sorrow and the pain. A true homage to a true friends

[@allanroepke8858]

@@may51973 well said! The humanity of the sorrow in our remembrances are what binds us at times like these.

[@KieranDacey]

❤

[@sebastianbo2627]

nice words...feel it

[@heathermarsh3425]

Can hear the sorrow in his voice 😢💚

[@jackwild8019]

A stunning performance from Nick Cave....a wonderful tribute to Shane McGowan, the bohemian bard of Ireland 🇮🇪, also very much part of London Town 🇬🇧...a Brendan Behan, Dylan Thomas, a Jim Morrison, now free of his ravaged frame, gone to wherever souls go when they are set free ❤

[@jillsommerville7828]

Well said 👍❤️

[@joyh9980]

Well done!

[@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter]

🙏❤️❤️

[@oliverwhisper]

Perfectly said.

[@spiritofmaynardtrent]

Very well written!❤

[@kohikan5180]

Sobbed like a baby. I will miss him dearly.

[@hundstage8820]

Nick was the right Person to perform this song The way he did. Thanks Nick and Shane. R.I.P.

[@Jbad71]

Wow ! And the change in lyrics to "Now the song is over..." Emotional...

[@tonyb9560]

Music is much more beautiful when the singer means it. This is fantastic.

[@rikske1960]

Never heard him sing so beautiful. Respect mister Cave 🙏🙏

[@tobyk8125]

Absolutely. Loved him for a long time but he's never sung this beautifully

[@prestondust6676]

Absolutely beautiful tribute!

[@AntonMuller]

such a remarkable fiddler...brought tears to my eyes...

[@foreverspring]

I agree. His music was hauntingly beautiful and so well executed. Can anyone tell me who he is??

[@owenbrowne3068]

​@@foreverspringThat is Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Amazing musician.

[@foreverspring]

@@owenbrowne3068Thank you. I have not been able to stop listening to this incredible music and crying giant tears. So touchingly beautiful!!

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

Shane gave a voice to the down and out and dispossessed. Back in the 80’s I was that down and out young man and this song gave voice to love unseen , holding hands in the rain with a pocket full of coins. Enough for a bottle to share.

[@valeriaghisoni8863]

No words only tears

[@MeMe-dw1sm]

Jesus, this is epic... The emotion in his voice.

[@Niiiiiiiiiii]

Why do we try not to cry listening to this ? You’re a legend Nick, and god bless Shane x

[@Dwaldron3333]

I cried.

[@MarkRichter-wn3jw]

Me too@@Dwaldron3333

[@Dave-im3lm]

I didn't..but it was moving

[@bobbaxter952]

​@@Dwaldron3333Me too!!I liked the Pogues but had never heard this song until a couple of weeks ago,i just stumbled on it,love it!

[@rasmusrosengren9092]

​@@Dwaldron3333me too. Me too. ❤️🙏

[@liliakamenova]

Nick's voice is inhumanly extraordinary... the violin player is simply amazing... and that song: a true piece of art!

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

Nick is a Music god and performed this occasion with such sweet and deep deep respect and love

[@nilsbrown7996]

Nick Cave is such a General here, guarding each and every moment against a potential moment of weakness. With several fills actually doing this by necessity. Meanwhile performing an absolutely masterful take on his friend’s great song with musicians he’s never worked with before. Everyone did very very well here in extremely trying circumstances. Bravo and thanks so much for this moment.

[@Lonelygirl155]

Wow, the pain of Nick’s own loss is written here in his clear raw emotion, touching and fitting tribute to all lost… rip 😘

[@toocooljonny]

Only Nick Cave has the gravity and feeling in his voice to sing this, absolutely beautiful Nick, R.I.P. Shane 🙏

[@patrickmcg123]

All the musicians were something special but Nick Cave was something else, RIP Shane.

[@hammersteve8]

That violin change at 3 mins hit hard. Just brilliant the whole thing

[@sj19660]

What was the violinist name?

[@jasonkempdialog]

Read somewhere that it is Colm Mac Con Iomaire @@sj19660

[@owenbrowne3068]

​@@sj19660Colm Mac Con Iomaire

[@sj19660]

@@owenbrowne3068 thankyou very much.

[@MDOurMD]

Some songs transcend into the sacred - this is one of them. Good job Mr. Cave.

[@nialldoherty7122]

Thanks Nick...a powerful tribute to a poet who is now a legend leaving behind a catalogue of music for us all to share and ponder on, lyrics that make you want to fight,love,drink,laugh and cry...RIP Shane...what a party you will be having with Sinead and Delores all gone too soon.

[@simonerapple9751]

And Christy

[@patrickmckeirnan]

Go on nick on yerself keep yer head up rip shane❤❤❤

[@MatosDimitris]

❤😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeromeb.7474]

C'est tellement beau. Merci Nick Cave, merci au violoniste. Shane Macgowan a adoré je l'espère. Paix à son âme.

[@michaelbuckley6819]

I can’t stop crying, I never had the chance to see him… but oh my god I’m so sad

[@aidankilmartin2521]

Brilliant heartfelt tribute,The man himself would have raised a glass to his friend ,R.I.P Shane ,never be another like you

[@Io-Io-Io]

Too many of those glasses is what killed him.

[@RosieHarp]

@@Io-Io-Io projection ...... again

[@Io-Io-Io]

@@RosieHarp 😂😂😂😂Hardly. I might have one beer a week, dear

[@RosieHarp]

@@Io-Io-Io bad 'alcohol' connections at some point though eh?

[@aidankilmartin2521]

@@Io-Io-Io yes ,Shane drank ,he drank enough for 10 men but he was always himself,did it stop him being the lyrical genius he was ,no I don't think so ,let him without vice an all that ,R.I.P Shane wished I'd got to have a pint with ya

[@MB-jq1wc]

Nick Cave is always an intense performer, but this...this is perfect. I can't even put it into words. A fitting way for an old friend to say goodbye.

[@catherineclark169]

Made shivers run down my spine. THIS is culture

[@nickflynn7839]

Bravo Nick,in your sorrow.you paid a wonderful,soulful tribute to your friend Shane. Sad but inspirational.

[@alainetcolette4798]

A little poem for thee... Now, it's over No more clover You'll see. On the seven seas You travel now, your last Odyssey, For eternity On the Irish Rover, On road, say hello to Luke, Ronnie... And the many. Thank you for all ❤

[@sonnyboyneil]

Bless you Nick, your eyes on Shane’s casket as you sang for him. Incredible friend.

[@johngilligan7336]

One of the greatest songs Shane ever wrote

[@styxcreek]

Anybody ever wrote

[@as1r6536]

amazing rendition ...such a beautiful funeral...❤

[@rl9779]

Everyone needs a friend like you, Nick Cave. Condolences on the loss of your friend, Mr Cave. I cried with you, Nick! And I cried and cried. I love you, Nick Cave! Be in light and peace, Shane, I love you and will miss you in this world, and thank you for your art.

[@mariamarano4352]

Grandissimi ..immensi...capaci di toccare l'anima..senza conoscerci ...vi amo.........

[@letiziamarano3414]

💔

[@ricram1087]

Absolute tribute. Amazing...RIP Shane!

[@michaelcolton4593]

Nick Cave like Shane you are both BRILLIANT!

[@endabrennan1662]

There's no pain, there's no more sorrow They're all gone, gone in the years Shane. Rest in peace 🙏🙏

[@endabrennan1662]

Beautiful tribute 😢

[@TheRickiza]

Awesome Nick, tough job and you done us proud!

[@cuhulainsblood]

I love coming back to read people's comments some lovely tributes. Was totally unaware that Nick lost his two sons. I've two sons also can't begin to imagine the weight of his cross. Between loosing one of his best friends and his own boys that might explain how heartfelt his delivery is here. I'll be saying a wee prayer for Shane and Nick.

[@saoirse32anois]

Absolutely beautiful, and the subtle little changes to the lyrics at the end were amazing. Maith an fear Nick

[@kittymaher9395]

This rendition of this song I’ll play forever

[@annebuckley5975]

I love the way he phrases this more like Shane used to do having heard them sing it together in the past. He's channeling the guy. Possibly writing songs like this is our highest achievement as a species. Can't even express my gratitude to Shane MacGowan for this song. When you hear someone turning human lives into such poetry it's humbling. More of this kind of thing and less of the hatred and fear right here would be good. His fearless spirit must continue to inspire us never to settle for second best. In anything.

[@robertwalsh5754]

Exactly...the way Nick phrased this beautiful song...is unlike any performance of A Rainy night in Soho....ever. A miraculous event it was like Shane was sitting next to him...directing the entire performance. Even the subtle nod encouraging the violinist to continue with that beautiful solo...

[@annebuckley5975]

@@robertwalsh5754 Pure magic. We were blessed and that store of songs and love will last forever.

[@robertwalsh5754]

This song will never, and could never be sung like ever ever again. A heavenly performance for a heavenbound Artist Extraordinaire, Shane McGowan

[@anettesandgren3338]

So very very beatiful, Nick Caves voice, a gift from heaven!

[@judithrutenbeck788]

I cried. It was so poignant. R.I.P Shane

[@richiewilliams6875]

Thank you Nick and Rest Easy Shane 🍻

[@timsissons9976]

No one does it better than Nick, the best there is x

[@hammersteve8]

Love how hes changed the original "Now the song is nearly over, we may never find out what it means" to "Now the song is over, we will never find out what it means

[@davidbosquette4798]

This really was the stand out performance for me and there were many!. Shane's very best work and Nick really captured the mood of the moment perfectly. Shane's version was played at Mum's funeral last January. She ADORED Shane. R.I.P to them both and thanks Nick for your artistic genius as always ❤

[@Magoom]

Still crying, so moving and when Nick changed the lyrics at the end of the song, my God ! Thank you Nick Cave, you're such a beautiful artist. Love forever Shane ❤ Your star will forever shine.

[@maisiemay6339]

What a wonderful rendition by Mr. Cave. Shane's passing rips my heart out as his music was such a huge part of my life as a young lad. Another person gone from my life, another step in the ladder broken. Feeling sad right now. Peace ya'll.

[@LucaTomaselli-d9r]

Best version after Shane... Nick with ❤ in the hands.... love from Italy

[@johnoconnor4623]

I can listen forever. Thank you Nick.

[@kennethhansen9784]

when a musician dies we honor the person and play their music all day while we work got our ears open to their music and they deserve to be played will even buy a vinyl with them. RIP Shane

[@TheMimifur]

How heartfelt and wonderful. I am in tears. A fan of both the Pogues and The Bad Seeds for decades... just crying

[@pmcbMadeInIreland]

Beautiful song, wonderfully performed

[@seamuscarmody6579]

Think I've got something in my eye 😢

[@ILoveHendrix]

Beautiful tribute to Shane 💜

[@alejandramguerrero5885]

You guys did such justice to Shane’s music at this tribute ! Awesome ! Irish are my peeps!! Grew up amongst the Irish on 122st in ManhattAn in the 60’s through 70’s, and had a blast of a coming of age. Thank you Shane for all the music . You were loved ❤RIP

[@elizabethkeenan3039]

Amazing Nick what great lyrics and an amazing song Shane R.I.P.❤🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@hs4974]

"I've been loving you along time, down all the years down all the days, and i cried at all your troubles, smiled at your funny little ways.... Now this song is over. We'll never find out what it means. Still, theres a light i hold before me before me and you're the measure of my dreams" Amazing how, when he wrote those words, Shane was never talking about himself, but sung now in tribute to him they sum up exactly how so many people, both those who knew and loved him personally and those who admired him from afar, feel about the great man. And Nick, on the verge of tears, sang it to perfection. God speed shane, thanks for telling us all your sorrows and singing us all your joys.

[@timtwotone3561]

Bless the living, and bless the departed. Bless you all.

[@sheilamoon1412]

So much pain and beauty in his voice and in Shane's words.

[@niamhvainio-mattila3349]

Wow, it brings a tear. Wonderful rendition. A true friend.

[@mattsenften6068]

Now I have a reason to celebrate Xmas. Love you Shane. You touched my life. Rest in peace.

[@anjou6497]

I can hear the tremble of grief in Nick's voice, surrounded by respectful, gorgeous music. Shane will be listening to this . 🎻⚘️🍷

[@johnscullion3656]

a beautiful Funeral, dare one say such a thing, yet authenticity is real and endures

[@jacquelineohare6411]

Beautiful , powerful and tender . Music rarely reaches these heights , Superb Nick !

[@lindaresendes9070]

Breathtaking

[@maryduffy2036]

A send off fit for the genius that Shane was. What a legacy he has left. What a gift to blessed with, to write such wonderful songs. Generations not even born yet, will know and love his songs. Rest in peace Shane 🙏 x

[@andydaly8157]

Shane Macgowan lyrical genius and musical alchemist, god bless his soul 🎶💚🎶

[@mickcarlon8147]

Tears. Shane deserves them.

[@rainey2764]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done. Shane would’ve loved it. 🥺

[@lidiasaragaco4343]

So touching! Thank you Nick. Shane’s spirit will shine on forever.

[@erikwinkler]

This one broke me. Tears running over my cheeks, can not stop. 😢❤💔

[@nmp290765]

If Shane had just written this one song his place would be assured. That last line chokes me up every time

[@pianowoman2529]

This old song is so real. It is like sitting with my cousins at the cottage singing with their kids and now their Grandkids. That is my dream in life. Who will be there in my safe place? New young children are showing up in dreams. All we need is nature and music to come back to those happy places. My Gramma is there too, Grampa, and Uncles and Aunts!

[@melodyraine9780]

Beautiful. I shall share this rendition on Christmas day. RIP Christmas baby 🌹 Shane McGowan 🌹

[@tntnationwide]

Nick - your heartfelt words deliver to the deepest parts of my soul. Thank you. Thank you for this.😊