Saoirse Ronan and Jimmy Sing "Fairytale of New York"

Saoirse Ronan and Jimmy have a Tonight Show lock-in, Irish pub-style, and serenade the audience with a duet of the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York."
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Saoirse Ronan and Jimmy Sing "Fairytale of New York"
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[@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.....

[@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

[@hyeree2428]

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

[@lokisez]

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

[@jamessteen6667]

Yeah me too

[@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.

[@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

[@alexanderevdokimov5152]

The fact they skipped the arguing part of the song is atrocious

[@nathanielkoutsostavros2779]

I mean I get it, there would have been a thing if they did it

[@tylarjackson7928]

@nathaniel koutsostavros Yeah, two words in there that they would have had to omit completely

[@jamiebaird5750]

@@nathanielkoutsostavros2779 Just go down the “you’re cheap and your haggard” route

[@JasonRay1977]

And of course it's all because of that unbelievably awfully "offensive" word which only became "offensive" in the song a few years ago.

[@alexanderevdokimov5152]

@@tylarjackson7928 they say it’s one of their favourite songs. It didn’t become people’s favourite with the thought who is offended or not. If you’re not completely dumb and listen to the lyrics, you can see the context is not to offend someone who’s gay. So many snowflakes these days, especially in America

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@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 !

[@76steve76]

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!

[@philiphamer5959]

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

[@charlotted1321]

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.

[@dannomedic]

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

[@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!

[@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!"

[@michaelbalance98]

Damn, her voice sounds really good

[@idontknowwhatmynameshouldb428]

Swerved around that second verse lmao

[@MegaSpideyman]

Sadly.

[@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 🍻 💚🕊

[@johnnalty5150]

Great Job by Fallon singing with Shane McGowans classic raspy voice

[@aaronwilson2988]

No

[@lindymcbroom953]

I HAVE LOVED THIS FROM THE NIGHT THEY AIRED IT!

[@jenniferkarszes8711]

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

[@mariaisabelcruz4943]

What a beautiful song

[@ripleysw]

the best christmas song ever !

[@michaelmurphy6224]

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

[@das.erste.keinhorn5176]

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

[@mrbobhay]

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

[@joeldchenoweth]

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

[@foodreacts2]

I love this song

[@KGBookkeeping]

RIP Shane MacGowen, thank you sir, hats off

[@camnsprencheria3225]

Gosh Jimmy……….IMPRESSIVE!

[@jameslynch7826]

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

[@mgcostello]

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

[@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 .

[@Teeyall]

Yo Jimmy killed this. Mad talent.

[@rapsody9546]

Wow, I love this. Very well done!

[@Paul-sl9zm]

Absolutely amazing! Saoirse is so beautiful ❤

[@user-li4fp5qo4m]

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

[@ailishorourke6709]

A beautiful tribute 😢❤ 🇮🇪

[@renlessard]

The band is just so good

[@QuicknStraight]

She is just gorgeous!

[@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.❤

[@odunhops7727]

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

[@TylerW69]

New found respect for Jimmy Fallon , RIP Shane 🙏🏼

[@silverkitty2503]

Im from ireland and this is EPIC...

[@colmdevlin5340]

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

[@johnfisher4872]

Great Shane McGowan impression by Jimmy

[@845luna]

What a talented singer Jimmie is

[@luisgrimaldo4211]

The guardians of the galaxy holiday special 🎄 🎵 🔥 ❤️

[@davidbrand391]

Great rendition of a a classic Pogues and Kirsty MacColl tune.

[@NPA1001]

Saoirse is so beautiful

[@user-fz3tc2dh3b]

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

[@perthanality]

Surprisingly good!! Well done Jimmy Fallon

[@bradsanders407]

He can lip sync with the best of them.

[@cameron9322]

@@bradsanders407 jimmy can actually sing there is times of videos of him.

[@zeswanky578]

@@bradsanders407 Not everytime a celebrity sounds good, it's a lip sync mate. If you watch Jimmy Fallon, he actually don't lip sync.

[@C.SchitzPopinov]

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

[@mikekelly7220]

Jaysis that Fallon fella can sing! Well done!

[@emee1113]

That brought tears to my eyes! RIP Shane ❤️☘️❤️

What a beauty. Well done Jimmy !

[@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!

[@jamiegwhite30]

Hats off to the roots

[@RedDevil_Joe]

They did slow it down a bit though compared to the original

[@sashiethompson2550]

I was surprised. Jimmy did so well ❤️

[@danilocorona9871]

Saoirse Ronan oltre ad essere una bellissima ragazza ha una voce fantastica.

[@Fern635]

Surprisingly well done!

[@HKKRAMER]

The Roots musicianship may have no comparison. Each of them are the top.

[@jamiewm]

Such a beautiful song, god bless poor Kirsty 🙏

[@TheMellodge]

RIP Shane Macgowan❤

[@chiquito74]

They skipped the part when they say “You’re a bum, you’re a punk…”

[@Lankeu]

That's literally why I clicked 😂

[@artm1973]

@@Lankeu Same. They wimped out lol

[@dozenbuzzard2662]

@@artm1973 eh i mean im gay and i dont mind that lyric, I can see why some people do though id say they just changed it cause they are against the word

[@JR-gp2zk]

It's because of the line that rhymes with maggot. I was wondering how they would get around it. Merry Christmas you cheap lousy ......

[@shannonjkeever477]

So did Shane and Kirsty here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip7MkHxplteGZrc

[@maxtrense5353]

Look at the audience trying to clap along 🙈😂😂😂

[@brianisaksen3180]

Absolutely great song and performace

[@jamesgough3938]

Too bad they left out the verse with "you're a bum, you're a punk...." but Jimmy does surprisingly well. Cheers!

[@selewachm]

It jarred me at first then you realize that it's broadcast over the air so probably didn't want to upset folks upstairs. But that last line always hits home to me. Along with Bruce Springsteens "River". "Is a dream a lie if it don't come true or is it something worse.

[@AR-fb2cz]

nah, they are just cowards, 4 days ago they played the song at Shane's funeral in church while televised on live tv with the prime minister of Ireland in attendance in the front row. by the end of the song everyone was in the aisles dancing. @@selewachm

[@chamapix]

I'm surprised they didn't change "drunk tank" to "toy store."@@AR-fb2cz

[@A.-Real]

Well done Mrs. Ronan and Mr. Fallon.

[@irishceili100]

I love this ❤

[@morganirvine2327]

one of my favriot holiday songs, for people that dont know and i play it for takes them so off guard.

[@ceemartin5624]

RIP Shane MacGowan.

[@JoeOMalley-py8wq]

Nailed it Jimmy !

[@ericerickson6537]

Beautiful

[@chrisnixon1991]

wait how the hell did I miss this!!! Shane and Kirsty, Jimmy and Saoirse LET'S GOOOOOO!!!

[@mariapires7170]

Thank you for your serenade for the most beautiful Christmas song ever, thank you Shane, Jimmy and Saoirse Ronan, from Portugal, Happy Christmas to Mr Fallon and all his team, thank you.

[@foodreacts2]

Jimmy is so charming

[@seanlong6578]

OMG...THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! Jimmy you are truly are Irish!!!

[@patphelan5824]

Well done jimmy that was brilliant pat from ireland ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@catherinetyrrell3242]

I love this version ❤

[@hamacaboy]

Wow this is amazing

[@iamthesword1180]

Sure, take the middle part out - the one that makes this song so much more complex than you're average Christmas song.

[@briang6815]

Wow, better than I expected

[@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...

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@AbbeyRoadResident]

Give a bloody Guinness to the pianist as well

[@dionasiagardner216]

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

[@WilsonFiskTheBlackKingpin]

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

[@Nayops23]

She’s stunning like always❗️♥️

[@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.

[@LiVeLiKeURdying2]

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

[@bubbleiciousdamn3008]

Bitch she can't sing!

[@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 ☘️