Sharon Shannon & Shane McGowan - Rainy Night In Soho Live at the INEC, New Years Eve 2009

[@kaycamille1544]

I have just listened to this man sing and for the first time in my 65 years of life I wept whilst listening to a song.i have listened to the best opera singers in the world and did not think there would be such beauty but this guy has the ability to reach your soul.it is nothing less than magic. the vulnerability and his gentle spirit and the raw simplicity when he sings touched me deeply .if i die tomorrow i will die knowing i have heard a very special human being ... much respect and thanks dear shane xx

[@zoebidule3397]

Thank you : well written / expressed, better than I could have done myself and totally agreeeeee !

[@padraichorgan]

Wow Kay !I have always been drawn to Shanes ' singing ,and to be honest I could never rationalise it .You have encapsulated it beautifully , thanks.

[@raylynch221]

@@padraichorgan umb

[@petersimons8666]

Bloopdy Poques and Shane McG, His songs and music will remain forever under my skin and he was introduced to me by my children. Shane is Shane and he has made a choice to be himself.

[@adrianclarke4139]

Absolute legend

[@princerichards5210]

Anyone that dislikes shane for hi alcoholism should be ashamed. He gave me good music and when I was being abused at age 10 Shane was on radio I read A drink with shane macgowan and I see an authentic human. I am an alcoholic but getting help Shane was a shy guy and eccentric but unlike me he had company and love all around him I didn't but trying to build up my life. Want to encourage young alcoholics to get into treatment ASAP

[@laurentdouglas5276]

Shane Mc Gowan is one of the greatest poets of Ireland and of this century.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

Hard to argue with that

[@arthurkuhn1401]

Can't argue with that@@Kodakcompactdisc

[@marilenetala3050]

Shane ......

[@laurentdouglas5276]

Shane McGowan is without contest a greatest poet of twenty first century .

[@eddiedoyle8564]

Actually thats a brilliant performance by him.. pure class an a legend.. up the Republic ✊🏻🇮🇪

[@laurentdouglas5276]

I met him once time after a gig in Paris. His kindness is really uncredible. He's not a man of these times. Too pure.

[@palmkelly]

whenever Shane MacGowan is on a youtube video people overwhelmingly vote the like category. many videos have 0 dislikes. Why? because we lov our Shane MacGowan. An Irishman that is beloved.

[@shanelevene4864]

A man that is beloved. He transcends nationality. Every romantic in the world loves Shane and all he stands for and falls for and is. X

[@kevinreilly9482]

He was born in England

[@williamwallace2278]

He is London Irish! From the 4 extra counties of Cricklewood, Willesden, Kilburn, Camden. Like me.

[@michaelshine1555]

Kevin Reilly born in England but Ireland was born in him

[@malkyboody]

God bless you Shane.

[@kevinosullivan6597]

Back here one day after his passing. This was him at his worst and from here his health did really detirorate but the man is and always will be a lyrical genius, might not have had the best singing voice ever and it had got very weak here but that makes him one of Ireland's greatest ever. Rest easy shane your suffering is over now. One of our country's greatest musicians ❤

[@davidmurray2539]

An absolutely unique and brilliant talent, Kevin. What personal courage, will, and energy it took to find a permanent place in millions of hearts and evoke just as many deeply positive emotional responses. Truly one definition of genius.Forever the pride of a nation. Thank you, Shane. Thank you, Pogues.

[@meisterdiebderechte7075]

I think in his prime and once he found his style and got comfortable with it he was one of the greatest singers ever, at least for those kind of folk ballads and fast folk-"punk" tunes like Sally MacLenanne ... incredible to deliver them in that pace and with that vigor and energy and emotion ... sadly his voice deteriorated fast due to the well-known addiction issues and those endless Pogues tours in the late 80s ... still far and above most other so called artists in my book, and will always love him! Rest in peace you hero!!!

[@SAHB]

I thought he was pretty good reminds of growing up with the O'Sullivan's and the other men women and boys from Irish decent in England of course

[@tonyquinlan7341]

Worst,this was a legendary performance.Rip Shane.

[@GJ-kc7hg]

Definitely one of the greatest songwriters of all time I've seen them in concert 7 times over the past 25 years and never once have I been disappointed wot a legend Shane McGowan you are God bless

[@1224bobo]

probably the most honest version of this song ever! There is a reason we all love him

[@marilynross5965]

it is magic right to the soul Shane we will always remember & miss you yr words are magnificent i havent stopped crying for a week as a ex alcoholic i surround Shanes memory in my love & empathy beloved mad boy rip

[@seanogorman3617]

I’ve been sober seven years and have shed tears watching him since he passed and listening to his music. He has had a profound impact on me like no other

[@larryotoole933]

What a brilliant and beautiful soul that SHANE is and one of a kind.

[@ianblythe1067]

Brilliant songwriter.This song has so much in it, life and death and love.

[@CDSarahMillward]

Absolutely brilliant, beautiful performance of this great song.

[@littleghostfilms3012]

LOL! Those 2 rascals at 4:06 were having the night of their lives! Shane is pure magic. Even seemingly out of it he is in tune with the Gods of Poetry. 😍

[@petersimons8666]

Shane is Shane, a testimoney to some one who wants to be his own person. He has made this choice. His songs and music will remain regardless. Bloody Poques and Shane , defintely under my skin and hopefully will evermore remain so.

[@mcloving6989]

110% Shane has lived the "high" life .... no pun intended btw! Earned it in my eyes 👌🎵🎶

[@petersimons8666]

@@mcloving6989 Could not agree more. One day at a time maybe and to write such songs is beyond me.

[@petersimons8666]

MC, your spot on.

[@williamrichardsully8828]

Wat a man wat an amazing singer songwriter R.I.P Shane love all your brilliant songs xx😢😢😢

[@ClemenceDecannes]

Un poete celeste Love from Cannes/ France

[@doragibbons2977]

Love this song so much great words to it and there’s no one can sing it like our Shane rip loved forever ❤️

[@ShazGreenock]

Great bit of footage, thanx for the view. Still singing every word and still enough class to wear red shoes with his black suit! I love this genius.

[@joestraughan3944]

It's not the length of the journey but the joy of it.

[@sfitzy88]

+Joe Straughan That is a bad way to say... We're here for a good time, not a long time!

[@shawnsnyder1361]

Long live Shane❤

[@macygarth6469]

legend....absolute fkin legend 👍

[@frankthornton589]

Think he s greatest song and he had many your the measure of my dreams how magical inspirational thank you shane mac gowen RIP shane

[@bregancool980]

Beautiful

[@CatladyOfSweden]

I love Shane

[@paulmartin3553]

this song is enough for the legend - astounding depth for what could be considered a pop song

[@williammitchell9974]

Measure Of My Dreams Great Lyric Sir Shane Pure Poetry In Life Wbm Fie Bonnie Bonnie SCOTLAND Many Thankyous.

[@MrGanaface]

This man is a poet ...

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

Damn right. Terrible role model though (and I speak from experience!)

[@mrandmrssmith5069]

1:28 ​@@FelixstoweFoamForge

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Sharon is so talented. And smiley.

[@tynebar]

Great!!! I've never seen Shazza look so glam! My fave Shane song.

[@kopnewell588]

Agree in both points 😊

[@mario7frankielee]

magic nights! we all should bow. be happy we live, to watch and to hear!!!

[@rudiverfaillie7341]

Just marvellous!

[@merchant48]

A totally good man - a special human

[@glenmacdonald7137]

Rainy Night in Soho was my wedding song.

[@frereanaktom99]

well i hope you are still together. good song; interesting choice

[@tim7733-e6w]

Still alive in nearly 2020!!

[@steerpike50]

I could of been someone, well so could anyone, when genius stand in front of us the trick is to see it.

[@cathalbyrne9000]

Pure genius

[@bacfrere]

a happy, beautiful woman and a troubled man. i nver knew about that woman before. multi talented so - by default - thank you shane mc pogue

[@mcloving6989]

Troubled man? 👀

[@gerardfinnigan1539]

shane painting my house with your muslc , luv you man .

[@LarzGustafsson]

Shane is a genious.

[@francescopiccioni9241]

I've been loving you a long time Down all the years, down all the days And I've cried for all your troubles Smiled at your funny little ways We watched our friends grow up together And we saw them as they fell Some of them fell into Heaven Some of them fell into Hell I took shelter from a shower And I stepped into your arms On a rainy night in Soho The wind was whistling all its charms I sang you all my sorrows You told me all your joys Whatever happened to that old song? To all those little girls and boys Sometimes I'd wake up in the morning The ginger lady by my bed Covered in a cloak of silence I'd hear you talking in my head I'm not singing for the future I'm not dreaming of the past I'm not talking of the first times I never think about the last Now the song is nearly over We may never find out what it means Still there's a light I hold before me You're the measure of my dreams The measure of my dreams

[@gabrieleblanke7245]

HIMMLISCH

[@lauwe54]

love them both wow super thanks for sharing

[@kaycamille1544]

That man has more talent pissed than most have sober.

[@sunilhingorani5661]

Everybody has more talent pissed

[@stefanopertusini8010]

Shane il Magnifico

[@mario7frankielee]

si!!!

[@lllessandro]

Legend!

[@manutes2312]

+Ale Loddo A Punk legend

[@janza9178]

Why?

[@Namdor2012]

The star that burns twice as bright, burns half as long....

[@seanfinlay6822]

Amazing; I’ve never heard that before.

[@MultiFalkirk]

The Best love ya Shane

[@skodadriver5533]

That's so cool

[@marygallagher7859]

My man❤

[@MrMartinmada]

simply magic

[@charlesbongers8636]

This was fabulous. He has a gift. Thanks

[@carl-hansbitter6166]

Todo perfecto como siempre !!!

[@janza9178]

Lol

[@technos77]

grande the pogues from Chile

[@jamessanderson333]

Man of my heart love you forever cheers James Anthony Sanderson

[@matthewbrodin2788]

RIP Shane..❤️🇭🇲🤟🎸

[@leonardocardillo3256]

Non è cosi perché è un genio, èun genio perché è così

[@kingofthecatnap7923]

Brilliant poet...

[@kirsteneliasen3869]

I love Shane McGoean

[@ginaflannery1182]

Love you 🤟🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@malkyboody]

Rest peacefully Shane.

[@frikkravenna9236]

Legend

[@cjbmusic32]

none other, gonna miss him, rest in Peace Shane

[@billygaughan1670]

Hi Kenny Gaughan. I'm Bill Gaughan and I just love the man too, wrote such feckin brilliant songs.

[@mauriziogiudici3458]

Amazing xx

[@ciaranmasterson4482]

Those with ears WILL HEAR 👍

[@Chris-sl2fm]

Lookin cool AS F shane ❤

[@marianneboyner736]

KING

[@carl-hansbitter6166]

Chapeau!

[@thewhack64]

.your the measure of my dreams.one sentence and you get perfection.shane for president.

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

Fucking Beautiful

[@joshjuanfifarek7382]

Beautiful man. Never met anyone who didn’t have the sweetest things to say about him l even my mom liked him and she hates all my friends l

[@EmilGrga]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marzenalach3593]

❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢

[@ajjo-ni8mw]

Never missed a lyric top man top piss hesd👌

[@eamonnlittle9040]

Some performance from a guy visually deep in the grip of drug addiction.Flawed lyrical genius,I adored the guy,spoke for the Irish diaspora,wherever we may be

[@manuelaguiar9644]

❤

[@michaelcolton4593]

One of our best a real legend.You are much loved Shane and rest peacefully now.🇮🇪💔

[@sharynbender2572]

the man the voice the band love spider on tin whistle

[@williammitchell9974]

Summer In Siam ( PartTwo)💯🙏

[@davidbortz1531]

For the life of me I’ve never been able to figure out why someone along the way didn’t get Shane McGowan help with his drinking problem. It seems like many big names just looked at him and kind of snickered that here’s this guy with all this lyrical wisdom and he was able to do it while staggeringly drunk. It seems like a long way someone would’ve tried to help him get through this problem instead of now be in a 60 something-year-old man that can barely talk and can’t even walk. Saddens me

[@PH5221]

You can't force an addict to get help. If they don't want to stop, they never will. He obviously never wanted to stop, or was never able to.

[@fase1doughnut]

I think people have, Sinead O'Connor in particular has made an effort from what I understand. She told the police he had heroin in his house or something to try to get him to stop but he just didn't want to get off everything. He's not still on the hard drugs at the least I suppose.

[@fase1doughnut]

Just did a bit of research, he has apparently was sober in 2016 which is great news. I'm not sure if it stuck but when he was in hospital for his broken pelvis it was pretty well forced on him and it stuck once he got home

[@seanogorman3617]

It saddens me too especially as an alcoholic sober seven years now. It’s hard because I know there’s a much better life available, but I don’t think he ever wanted to change, and he definitely didn’t know there was another way. He believed intoxication helped the creative process. It blows my mind how someone can deal with so many hangovers, anxiety, stress, and horrible feelings living that life of hard drinking

[@frikkravenna9236]

Mitico Shane

[@desmondanderson4045]

A true Bohemian.

[@123yozzer]

genius

[@williamwallace2278]

A wonderful Ldn Irish fella.

[@jeanmichelmorales-r9e]

Fidel a lui même merci shane paix a ton ame

[@stephenmcdowell9210]

I would like to here him singing when sober hoho, brilliant

[@aaronsheridan5775]

He walked past me in the Gleneagle hotel where he was performing and i could smell drink from where i was sitting and i said no way that him he could barely stand like

[@gerhiggins7258]

xxaaron007xx Gaming look at him there he can barely stand haha

[@aaronsheridan5775]

Ger Higgins I know and he smelled of drink

[@malduggan76]

shane macgowan, a poet, the poet you love doesn't hold a light to him. two people come close dylan and marshall marthers.

[@bsilva2146]

I think I would have to add Leonard Cohen to the list. You may not like his music but listen to the words, brilliant. Shane is definitely a wonderful wordsmith though

[@frankwalton1628]

Tom Waits.

[@andrewmair7371]

I 2nd both of the above contributions -☝️😊

[@broken1394]

Hank Williams

[@joebarracuda6038]

Why is Sir William Regal up there singing? And does quite well if i may say so..

[@petersimons8666]

So, in the measures of dreams, who is the saint an scrondule in this performance?

[@sharynbender2572]

it could only happen at a pogues concert live a lady gets her shoe caught in a plastic bottle,,,,,,

[@thomasoreilly62]

love im

[@martindowling1]

a legend

[@JohnCena-mp7ue]

Put on your red shoes and dance the blues

[@TheBluegrass1958]

@taplin19 Shane drunk?

[@hartmutlange3914]

not easy to accompany for Sharon.

[@thomasmcvay711]

Cool top drunk ever top man

[@williamkelly9859]

Puŕe irish in the man

[@fase1doughnut]

How the hell does he still sound good even though he's fucking up notes and can barely speak? It's such an anomaly