Shane MacGowan - Lonesome Highway

The 30th Anniversary of ZTT Records (ZTT30) brings you Lonesome Highway by Shane MacGowan.

[@canuckmancanuck2836]

Shane has lived harder and faster than ten people put together. So forget the sermons on his drinking. He's pure genius and made his choices. God bless you Shane and may you live to be a 110!

[@zoebidule3397]

Quite correct and YES : may he live a long, long time !!! I absolutely love him. And his wife seems to support him well. All the best to them !

[@prome9838]

Fuckin amen, brother

[@canuckmancanuck2836]

@@prome9838 Thanks, Bro!

[@elwoodblues7157]

"I'm a big boy. I know what I'm doing." - Shane

[@shanedarby6398]

Myself I am a fan of Shane Macgowan and I genuinely mean this I have love for him

[@GrahamByrne63]

One of the best songwriters to grace this planet 👌

[@damiancazares7994]

Happy Heavenly 66th Birthday Shane MacGowan December 25 1957 - November 30 2023

[@Skybluewarrior]

Rest in Power Shane. Thanks for everything, legend!

[@kirillleonov5511]

A genius. A poet. A living legend. No matter what others say about him...

[@MrAlvaro250]

Goodbye great musician. R.I.P. I will miss you from Portugal.

[@aro5490]

Rest in Power, Shane. Thank you for touching our souls.

[@BDFAN65]

I'm a Dylan and Leonard Cohen fan from Canada. Very late finding Shane. Oooooh, but what a find. Now I'm a big fan of Shane too. Awesome songwriter poet. Drunk or not loving his singing 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍Lone Wolf :)

[@kittymaher9395]

Wish you could have experienced today’s mass/ concert it was incredible , a beautiful Irish wake 💚

[@Martin-qi1ve]

Shane was quite simply Irelands finest songwriter to Quote the Boss , we will be listening to his songs on 100 years time, only now after he has gone do we really appreciate his genius, so glad I saw him play many times from the mid 80s to the Pouges last gig, his music will live forever, and as the sunset came to meet the evening on the hill , I told you I'd always love you, I always did , I always will , Rip Shane 🙏

[@phuntimez]

If a raging toothless alcoholic was Ireland’s best you need to raise your standards.

[@drgoremd]

@@phuntimez Who would you prefer? Kurt Cobain? Amy Winehouse? Jimmy Hendrix? Brian Jones? Janis Joplin?

[@scottsmith6602]

What did you write?​@@phuntimez

[@scottsmith6602]

​@@phuntimezwhere is your heart. Did this man hurt you? Look inside yourself.

[@scottsmith6602]

​@@phuntimezwhy are you even listening when you are so full of vitriol

[@chasenshirley8863]

Shane representing Pittsburgh, I have never heard of shane macgowan until his passing or the pouges, and I'd never thought I'd like all these pub songs.

[@tomandaj1]

One of the most honest voices in music

[@pathogab3528]

I really never heard so much of his music but I am now discovering how great it was . Thanks for the music. May you rest peacefully.

[@curtisd8676]

I am devastated, rest in power, Shane.

[@seanmeehan-js5kh]

Been singing this all day. Thanks for all the great life affirming songs celebrating love, drink and the mayhem of life. 🍸🥃🍷🍺🍾🥂🙏👍😊☮️

[@nickpollitt4313]

It hits hard that Shane is gone and the lonesome highway goes on but with his words

[@petergallagher7573]

Above the clouds singing with Kirsty & Sinéad now. Forever Rest In Peace.

[@irishroverandthecrew]

Heartbroken again, listening to this tonight. Irish Rover.

[@Itsdarkmoons]

Love this song! We miss you brother RIP

[@dallasmobley9359]

I just heard the sad news. I was literally just telling my brother how I couldn't believe that man was still alive and then when I went to look up some songs to send my brother I learned the sad news. It took me by surprise and I honestly didn't expect to feel this way about it. But he's one of the most lovable people I've ever seen 🥺💔

[@davidramonemorrison2652]

Rest in peace Shane MacGowan. And thanks.

[@ReeseChown]

That Penguins jersey is awesome, go on Shane

[@thorsprovoni2525]

Put him on that line with Jagr and Lemieux and I bet he would’ve scored 50

[@meisterdiebderechte7075]

Rest in peace, hero of my youth. Thanks for everything, forever in my heart.

[@davidoftheglen3447]

The song that got me to love Shane . At the time it was as if he was singing about my life . God Bless your soul Shane 🙏 ❤️

[@devamelles6098]

Thank you Shane❤

[@marjoleinklopmeyerll9157]

Shane mac Gowan is in my opinion one of the best songwriters ever!!!

[@catlover10192]

What is automatic writing?

[@AcesGaruda]

agreed. the man is a legend.

[@drunkroku4054]

Marjolein Klopmeyerll : Really putting your balls on the line there.

[@bobbychi7081]

@deadbutdreaming look at townes van zandt he was a drunk. Talented song writer. So you use of critical think is worthless lol. But the fact that alcoholism leads to higher depression and some fun emotions there is a lot to help with lyrics.

[@Eriador1979]

@deadbutdreaming automatic writing?? Please do tell....

[@donnamcdougal4778]

I so wish Shane that you would have gotten all the attention that you truly deserve .. I love you, Shane. FLY HIGH Bud.

[@dollyG1968]

Fly high you beauty -thanks for all of it

[@michelleb3698]

Absolutely gutted at the loss of such a legendary songwriter and genuine soul. RIP, Shane.

[@janhensley3617]

Legend who I love now and forever. Shane stirred my heart and soul. I love you so much RIP Genius. Miss you enormously. 💚🎶

[@crlchs]

Love the Popes as much as the Pogues. Shane is one of a kind - they do him justice. Excellent band.

[@debratansey6074]

He has the deepest eyes ive ever seen you can see century's in them

[@jackietreehorn5561]

Like all us Irish we keep everything behind them!

[@HONEYSUCKLE308]

An absolutely beautiful song Shane was an incredible poet song writer.. and man with a great talented.. ❤

[@KevinSullivan-ho2tw]

I travel a Long Lonesome Highway myself. However, not so lonesome as I listen to Shane

[@alanking4422]

These songs, Pogues, Popes or the man on his own, help people celebrate, grieve and/or just live a bit more of an enlightened life. Genius.

[@mandyminton8023]

What’s the saying? “Better to burn out than fade away” that’s our Shane, his body may have given out but his soul/spirit and lust for life never will. Love you Shane and Victoria ❤

[@joannehack7588]

Poor old lonesome Shane. You were truly loved and adored

[@Motzmann-hg7no]

One of the last music legends alife.Greetings from Germany, Shane!

[@WilliamOakes-il7kq]

Beautiful song from a true legend, RIP Shane!

[@aidankilmartin2521]

We loved you so Shane ,never be another ,R.I.P Kid

[@reekwind1294]

I am amazed this guy is still alive. Love you Shane

[@markkelly9484]

I believe his grandmother lived 'til over 100 in Tipperary. He's an extraordinary man.

[@davidlinehat4657]

you jinxed him, you bastard!

[@Jamesseekstruth]

Well ....cheers🍻

[@mr.t6142]

Shane sporting that Pittsburgh Penguins jersey is AWESOME, man knows good music, good drink, and good hockey!! Love Shane classic!!

[@JD-dk6hd]

Great team Mr. T, great city and great song

[@wallybingbang4350]

He loves America - I want to go to Pittsburgh The Steel City

[@fasteddie617]

The man is legend. Saw the Pogues at the Guinness Festival at Suffolk Downs years ago. Shane was a half hour late, he finally pulled up, got out of the car...following a few beer cans falling out to the ground. This was the last song of the night. The whole crowd was singing along, it was fkn epic!

[@justinmix143]

Lol, that's f#¢kin beautiful, man. Glad you got to be there 🇮🇪

[@thorstenryll2703]

A bright shining light for Eire!☘️☘️☘️

[@ganamcg5770]

A poet, a struggle of Irish modern people and most importantly a sound guy, Shane McGowan.

[@gerryleonard6291]

He has had more combacks than a Boomerang

[@eltonsbbq-pit]

Rest In Peace! I raise my glass!

[@jameslinaweaver7418]

Say what you want, Shane was and still is a music genius.

[@thineleachbath]

Irish folk would not be the same without Shane, may he live a long and fruitful life!

[@MrGanaface]

Absolutely.

[@jedidiahkeleghan8762]

Absolutely!

[@chiggalatachogga6489]

Yes they would

[@J.OKRoadrunner]

Perfectly stated sir..

[@brianpope5243]

Shane is not Irish he was born in Kent

[@joshjuanfifarek7382]

Awwww…… Tommy and Shane. Shane would always tell everyone Tommy was Shane’s angel that protected Shane since they were 16. I gave Shane a photo of Tommy n Chicago in 2007 and man… Shane broke down with total tears. I never want to see anyone like that again. They loved each other and were loyal brothers to the end.

[@RustyRelic66]

Shane is a genius, a talent like his comes along once in a lifetime. He lives a hard life that perhaps contributes to his genius, all I know is when I hear Shane singing I am happy.

[@joemccarthy552]

Just heard Shane an the pogues a few weeks ago for the first time.. crazy I get this as a recommendation an he’s wearing my home town hockey jersey...

[@patrickcallahan9599]

Hey Joe this guy has a lot more great songs than hockey jerseys

[@joemccarthy552]

@@patrickcallahan9599 Yeah I’m really sure that he does but like I said I just came across him and An for some reason this song was recommended to me as I was watching a Pittsburgh Penguins game and he’s wearing a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey just a coincidence I guess but thanks for the information

[@2legsterry]

@@joemccarthy552 welcome :)

[@tonymalone813]

Shane a gift from God we should all appreciate him while we can long live shane

[@Nknudsen]

When im getting drunk from stress i listen to shane’s songs and it make me feel better

[@davidoftheglen3447]

😊😊😊

[@davidoftheglen3447]

Same here bud

[@samkangal8428]

I will listening to Shane till the day I die .

[@pineapplecircus]

I love that his eyes are shut closed drunk and nodding out a d still hes kept traditional Irish music alive

[@michaelfay5282]

If anybody has lost someone dear to them this song is for you

[@ALBerge]

RIP !! .. Job Well done❤️

[@alextripney6096]

This man was nothing short of a music genius,his words say it all.

[@donaldmacdonald4901]

Still can’t believe he’s gone. Being Scottish living in London, Philippines and Japan his music and poetic words have always kept the nostalgia for my homeland intact. F*cking politicians who made sure there was nothing for young people except the road to London and beyond.

[@ЕДА-канал]

Обожаю его! Я из России .. У музыки нет границ .. ❤

[@gioiaferrante]

Amazing Shane! Will always be the best in my heart. Honesty raw Honesty 💯 love the man's talent. He's made it through some pretty hard times but always bounces back. I can't stand people who say anything bad regarding him. He's never hidden anything from people. We all love you so. Missing my homeland.

[@patwary5129]

Whatever, I still love his voice and his music.

[@kimbaptempura4073]

America LOVES YOU Shane!

[@kirkcavenaugh758]

Greatest song writer alive

[@jedidiahkeleghan8762]

Yes!!

[@davidlinehat4657]

I've always loved this song and video except for the Penguins' jersey. Signed, a Capitals fan. Peace, Shane. You've been a major part of my life.

[@andreaskohler6769]

Einer der Besten! Für immer…

[@MrSupermansmother]

RIP Brother! Beautiful soul you'll never be forgotten, legend and my hero

[@AnthonyCrown]

My lost brother from Scotland,love you and miss you

[@nickgammal6874]

Shane can make you feel words he writes,he really knows how to convey his feelings,just a great talent,and a classic example of the blessing & the curse

[@dustdevl3404]

The Pogues version of The Band Played Waltzing Matilda is proof positive of what you wrote. His voice in that song just conveys so much feeling. Makes a grown man cry if I am in just the right mood. Especially after several beer.

[@danielosullivan3110]

Well said ☘️🚬🥂🖤

[@missbritt288]

Shane's songs always felt like Mini Novels or Movies - The images they conjure in the mind are always so lucid and affecting - he bears the mark of the true artist - one interested in Empathy and connections - you always feel more connected after listening to his music - its coming from a spiritual place def

[@markthompson7666]

The man can write a song thats for sure..

[@davidoftheglen3447]

Shane has gave me the abaliity to live 30 years longer than i should have !

[@michaelkennedy8573]

Did Ye Aye ? Did he aye?

[@dmtiz]

Did Ye Aye ? Oh I got into en too late mate never forgive myself could have seen em a few times too the saddest thing dude X

[@davidoftheglen3447]

@b ray Yes with his singing ! And his mighty appetite for life !

[@fitzeralpha3013]

Genius, poet singer, love all he does. One in a billion. Not to mention not one bit vain.

[@markkelly9484]

Beautiful words. Bob Dylan recently played in 3 Arena in Dublin, he gave a special mention to one of his favourite songwriters, one Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan. Dylan requested the Pogues support him in the US in the 80's so it's legit.

[@fasteddie617]

There's a reason why the lead singing to possibly the greatest rock band ever....says Shane's the man. It's because he is!

[@markkelly9484]

Is that Joe Strummer?

[@christerjohannessen8254]

B.springsteen

[@Jaminka60]

Rip Shane. 🌹

[@shanedarby620]

I love you so Shane Macgowan

[@paddymitchell4995]

what a great song-writer

[@narad546]

way back in the 80s, I was dropping a friend off at auckland airport. We were sharing a drink in the departure lounge ( it was possible then). Who should be pre gaming it but Shane macgowan? as usual he was drunk off his arse and getting drunker as we watched. We invited him over to our table and sat drinking with him. He had bouts of nastiness but at his core he was a sweet , lonely soul who just wanted to be with people and be lliked. I will always remember that afternoon.

[@Ejectseat123]

today each so called Western European pay his own drink and we from the South and East of Europe are like WTF !!! leave it we would pay all table cheap fuckers ;)

[@tonymoran141]

What were his bouts of nastiness

[@brianoneil6689]

@@tonymoran141 he's heavy sarcastic 1 minute then the perfect gent the next

[@2012DHT]

Ha - the only person I ever bumped into at Auckland Airport was Helen Clarke!

[@dkivi]

@@Ejectseat123 salute from slovenia :D

[@patrickmccabe3786]

Crock of Gold is such a great LP❤️.

[@memopopoca2589]

Im hungover just by seeing Shane

[@marythomas1198]

Hahaha!

[@RIASSL888]

Unique character and voice we will never forget

[@fairfood7304]

Shane a pure innocent gentleman, met him at the elk...

[@kylebrink9593]

I will not let you go, Shane. I love you so.

[@driversviewofficial]

As I wander down the long lonesome highway I meet other people on the way The broken hearted lovers who've been left along the by-way Living by night and hiding from the day The people I meet as I go on my way They all have a story to tell How they once had a lover who left them on the by-way To wonder this lonesome hell And if you know, don't let me go And if you know, don't let me go And if you know, don't let me go I love you so I love you so So as I carry on down the long lonesome highway I meet other people on the way More broken hearted lovers who've been left along the by-way Living by night and hiding from the day And if you know, don't let me go And if you know, don't let me go And if you know, don't let me go Cause I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so I love you so Rest in peace. We love you so ❤

[@markkelly9484]

As it's the time of year his most famous song is played I just wanted to say that this man is the most unique, brilliantly gifted songwriter ever. If you get it, you really get it.

[@kennyworth007]

I know a bit about fairy tales and NYC!

[@mpearson1987]

Love to have a drink while this plays. Beautiful song. Thanks Shane.

[@jamesloft8378]

Everything he sings makes me smile he is awesome

[@dustdevl3404]

The world's a better place with Shane in it. Love this song.

[@kaputtfalamurai]

I would give everything to see the Pogues live again!

[@josealberto6722]

With Shane

[@fasteddie617]

Agreed. Saw them at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, at the Guinness Festival back in '97. The Bostones, STP, Counting Crows. Shane showed up late...hammered of course. He still stole the show with this song!

[@linuspeisker1029]

I saw them a few years ago in Leipzig in Germany. It was an amazing Concert!

[@troygaspard6732]

Thank you for playing at Filmore, back in the late 80s. You mad dead poet.

[@thejamjar1982]

R.I.P SHANE MCGOWAN YOU WAS A LEGEND NEVER WILL YOU BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

[@deadscenegitz5281]

First and last time you'll see shane sitting in a bar without a drink....

[@matthewshaw4475]

He was in front of the tap, no glass was needed.

[@anniemurphy8149]

Nobody loves Shane more than i do, look again, his drink could be at other side of the bar, dont think he even realized what shirt he was even wearing in that video.lol

[@Wildcat_93]

I could have this on a ten hour loop, great tune to get lost in drunken thought

[@tescohudlpurple8855]

This is my favourite - just love it so v much. ❤

[@brnzn1009]

Lyrical Legend

[@vishnurajgir1071]

I don't care who say what I'm so happy after all these years of such poetry times it touches your heart ❣️ in every dark corners. I thank Shane with the band for all the wonderful music 🎵🎶🎵

[@williammitchell9974]

For New Texas 🌹 Roses 🌹 From IRELANDS 🇮🇪Shane🌹❤️🔥🙏💯And Bonnie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍀👍😊🙏🙏

[@isaross2710]

when people say " it's my way or the highway" they don't seem to realise that my way is the high way! X love you Shane X

[@michaeldiebold8847]

song written, story teller, legend

[@JOSEMANUELSEIJASFERNANDE-md2rh]

Medianoche en Castletownbere, el pub a punto de cerrar, nueve marineros gallegos, borrachera general, suenan Waterboys, Pogues, y antes de irnos todos en pie entonamos el himno de Irlanda.

[@darlamundine]

I wish I knew Celtic🍀

[@jasonstill5685]

Shane i loved you so

[@rubydawn1]

Shane is the type of guy that looks like one of our friends like a good guy that gets along with everyone.