The Pogues - A Rainy Night In Soho

[@Sheldon66]

Long live The Pogues!! Shane you will never be forgotten.

[@MegaMegamann1]

My friend, the Pogues will sound awesome in 2100 or any year before or after that.

[@clays2734]

Cheers

[@carolxmas3331]

Me

[@lenkave4273]

and me :-)

[@twintravels9734]

The pogues will always be great

[@johnegan4730]

RIP Shane, what a legend, singer, raconteur and such a part of my life for past 40 years. I could listen to him all day. rest in peace bro

[@PitBluz]

Rip

[@brucejaves7975]

legend...RIP Shane

[@xiaomiao9072]

He died but Shane ist not dead ❤😘💪🥂

[@roygeorge5364]

I'm gutted. Thanks for the tunes Shane. I'm gonna blast them all day down here in Australia in homage to the best songwriter that ever was. Rip mate.

[@andrewdavy9921]

​@@roygeorge5364The Irish get everywhere cheers 🥂

[@PatrickRyan-gb3tw]

Anyone here January 2025 still a masterpiece.

[@NickeP86]

Januaray 2035 I will still be here listening!

[@DoctorVinnieBoombatz]

Feb 2025 Nick Cave's cover of this at his funeral is pretty devastating.

[@tonyjpierce]

RIP Shane, we’ll never have lyrics or music like this again. Truly one of a kind

[@louray41]

At least we'll have his music forever

[@joanapandolucas558]

RIP❤

[@ChristyAnderson]

❤️

[@kayveen5853]

@@KitsuneZenko why not both?

[@8Swindon]

My favourite Pogues song. The lyrics are beautiful.

[@rossowens4976]

" 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" ..... Just beautiful ❤️

[@rayoconnor8353]

Pure poetry mate

[@otaku1524]

Beautiful lines!

[@tappetovolanteviaggi8808]

Just here with gutters in my hands, just found out of his death.... It's incredible shame here in Italy had so few resonance, he is one of the greatest ever, his soul accompanied all my life, my my

[@zenamcclusky]

just so beautiful...like Shane's soul ❤.... the pogues were my youth and every cell of my body related ......may the angels guide you beautiful Shane and so much love to Victoria and his sister, dad and band mates

[@HollyB-b3t]

Not if your out in a fucking storm its not😃😃😃

[@JeM130177]

My dad just told me they played this at my mum's funeral 25 years ago. I was too young to remember any specifics and I didn't know. So I've come to listen. Lovely song. RIP Shane.

[@MickMcmullan]

Megga song means so many differant things rip shane legend

[@andrewodonoghue1651]

Beautiful choice by your Dad

[@mtmtmtmt177]

Ye know pal, I can't remember my brother that breaks my heart, but I know he loved shane!

[@JosephWhite-b9v]

That's so beautiful! Rip ma! Rip Shane!

[@davidbosquette4798]

My beautiful mum Maisie Bosquette, Strokestown, County Roscommon, Ireland, passed away 22nd January 2023 in her 90th Year and this was one of her favourites. We played it as she left the Church on the journey to her final resting place. She loved Shane so much. This one is for you mum. I'm so proud of you and all you achieved. Rest peacefully to the greatest mum I could ever dream to have had. 💔 R.I P 🙏🏼

[@robertbarry328]

Sorry for loss. Loving memories make losing a loved one hard but will give you strength in time.

[@desallen2174]

A wonderful tribute to your mum. My beloved mother died just over 10 years ago aged 88. Irish, from County Mayo, and always proud of her heritage. Still miss her and understand your heartfelt comment.

[@davidbosquette4798]

Thanks Des and Robert. 🙏🏼

[@jaman5420]

[@melsagelord3991]

Fantastic tribute.

[@lisacantlose]

This is one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@JackBaglich]

Ajagri

[@tommac5924]

Bar none. !

[@patsavage1245]

Without a feckin' doubt.

[@dfspirate3067]

Shane is one of the greatest storytellers ever and he might be the greatest. This song is as powerful as they get

[@johnmcguinness6145]

One of the best love songs ever written.

[@markdavids2511]

He was a poet of the first order. RIP Shane.

[@BtheLorax]

My husband and I had pretty opposite musical taste, but we both loved The Pogues. He picked this song for our first dance at our wedding. ❤ Tragically, a little less than three years after getting married, my husband passed away suddenly and unexpectedly when he was just 44. So I played this song at our honoring ceremony for him too. 💔 He always was and always will be the measure of my dreams…..

[@tonyves]

So sorry. He's there, watching over you. OK, some will argue, but it's true. Very best to you.

[@Emmalittlepengelly1690]

Are you single now?

[@joemaydaytv7354]

Condolences.. I am sure your husband is watching you from above, watching over you...

[@markkelly9484]

I saw your original comment about this being your wedding song. Nothing I can say will lessen the sorrow you feel but I just wanted to say it really touched me. I'm glad you both found joy in the wonderful music of Shane and the Pogues. Blessings from 🇮🇪. Take care.

[@BtheLorax]

@@markkelly9484 Thank you so much…that really means a lot. The song has carried so much meaning for me since the first time he played it for me, and it still does…now it’s just immense joy mixed with intense sadness when I listen to it.

[@sandfarmer892]

"You're the measure of my dreams." Absolute Poetry.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

I met my future wife at a Pogues concert......35 years flew by

[@briancox9357]

The ability to write songs that connect so deeply with so many people is a great gift. Shane McGowan was one of a kind.

[@SmilingParrotfish-pj9zq]

Well said man

[@squirrelbutler2119]

@@SmilingParrotfish-pj9zq Thanks, man Appreciate it

[@johnboi4096]

Makes you proud to be irish. Thats song hits deep

[@rolandkunzjr263]

This Is One Of The Most Beautiful Songs Ever Written. 🖤

[@terencewinn2509]

Totally agree.

[@petekelsall4299]

I couldn’t put it better Myself.

[@Openshoelace]

Truth ….. If my husband finds me this is the song 💕💕💕💕💕’your the measure of my dreams ‘ that right there , wow

[@christa526]

You're the measure of my dreams..... the measure of my dreams

[@thesource5153]

Wonderful words.

[@frankiehanrahan9]

I’m 19 and I Lost my dad to a heart a bc attack suddenly this February, we played this at his funeral along with waterfall by the stone roses, this song brings me so many good memories from my childhood, LONG LIVE shane MacGowan his music will live forever ❤❤

Sorry for your loss mate 🙏🏻

[@michaelryan5962]

Sorry to hear that young man, I lost my mother two month ago, but I'll know she will shane for the first time, 😊

[@goonervillegonad3662]

I’m very sorry young man. Your dad was probably my age. It was way too soon. X

[@tommartin-qc8tf]

❤🙏❤🙏

[@zizaperoj1337]

❤

[@emmag7041]

My beautiful mother played this song all the time. She died recently, far too young, and my heart is broken. Mum, you’re the measure of my dreams.

[@gordonlee2442]

God blessyou

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

And every time you listen to this song in future you'll continue to share every note and lyric with your mum. That's precious. May she rest in peace.

[@coynoj]

God bless you and your Mam.

[@quagmire1464]

Sorry for your loss, music is a great thing, may your mother r. I. P

[@brendanmeighan5923]

Your mum had fantastic taste, sorry for your loss. Treasure the music she loved and her memory will never fade

[@andrejz8462]

I am now a 50 yrs old and I remember when I was 18 yrs. My father went for a business trip and he left me his credit card. I felt guilty then, because I went to a CD shop and I bought all Pogues albums. Still have have them. Thanks dad, and thanks to Shane for a long lasting memory and best music in my life.

[@lyrimetacurl0]

1990/1?

[@goonervillegonad3662]

Listening after hearing Nick Caves heart wrenching rendition at Shane’s funeral. Sung to perfection from his own wounded soul.

[@niallbourke7963]

Yeah, didn't like Cave's version at all. Stillted, a kind of forced emotion, lacking the authentic passion of the original. Who wants to hear an arty version Rainy Night.

[@goonervillegonad3662]

@@niallbourke7963 That’s how Nick sings. Nothing forced about it. He sung the version for the occasion and he absolutely nailed it. What would have been the point in trying to sing it like Shane?

[@niallbourke7963]

@@goonervillegonad3662 Hmm, that's not the general feeling here in Ireland. I admit I don't like Cave much, remember when the Birthday Party first hit South London, all strung out in a matter of months.

[@UTFR67]

@@niallbourke7963well thats Nick Cave. He’s artsy and his style is is far from pogues. He sang it his way because they were mates

[@niallbourke7963]

​@@UTFR67Yeah, well it's just us Irish don't like his version much.

[@liams080172]

You're the measure of my dreams. The measure of my dreams. Is one of the best song lines ever written

[@barrygillis3285]

+Liam Scott could not agree with you more liam

[@insideout4892]

i am not sure who borrowed from who...but the fureys had a superb couple of lines in tara hill.."if you were a dream, i'd stay asleep... and if dreams were made to measure, i'd be dreaming still"

[@phillipcarpenterjr1576]

@@insideout4892 beautiful lines. Heartfelt. I don't think Shane stole those lines. He said his bluntly. The lines you shared are more extended romantic. Love them both. No matter if connected or not. Thanks for sharing those lines. As a man who has been called a hopeless romantic, they are beautiful.

[@chyndec]

So absolutely true.

[@blondyr862]

You r the measure of my years and my dreams

[@CHEA313]

Rest easy Shane, your voice will be listened to for generations to come.

[@agnieszka1094]

ŻAL smutek płacz dlaczego tak szybko 0dszedłeś

[@karlosdub]

So true, he will be remembered for generations

[@canesacahar]

What a song. This was played recently at my late brother's funeral after a sudden passing. As I write this with a heavy heart I also pay tribute to Shane a genius who's music will last forever. 🙏🙏🙏💞

[@fergalokeeffe8841]

So sorry to hear that. My father is dead 2 yrs at a good 👍 age 83. I have 1 uncle and 1 Aunt still alive.😢😊 my 👩 mother is still alive.

[@mikelawrence4917]

So sorry for your loss. We're all destined for heartbreak

[@andydaly8157]

Shane MacGowan, musical alchemist and soulful raconteur 🎶💚🎶💚🎶

[@TraceyEllen-r6k]

So sorry for your loss xx

[@JBarreett]

Irish DNA to the core, talent most can only dream of, poetry running through your veins. Look what you have left us, we are truly blessed. Thank you Shane McGowan and the Pogues. Condolences to Victoria, your family, The Pogues and anyone touched by your talent and presence. Forever missed 🇮🇪☘️

[@kevinruggiero8773]

I’m a grown ass man and just cried like a baby listening to this. Rest easy brother. You are a national treasure. I hope Ireland names a day in your honor. ❤

[@mairtinflaherty4400]

I hear ya" we are truly blessed" from a huge Shane and pogues fan. Galillimh ❤

[@eddiegrimm9462]

Most of the pogues including shane and spider where born and bred in England

[@niallbourke7963]

​@@eddiegrimm9462Try telling Shane that he's English, I wouldn't want to be around!

[@kenolsen325]

Shane had Irish parents, he's buried in co. Tipperary, Ireland​@@eddiegrimm9462

[@secertsofsuccess]

"Shane, your brilliance in songwriting was truly a gift to us all. Thank you for the incredible music you've left behind. Rest in peace, Shane."

[@markgallagher5908]

"You're the measure of my dreams" is such a lovely expression.

[@paddymitchell4995]

One of the greatest songs ever written

[@paddymitchell4995]

Matija Cale Of course it is it's a classic

[@101mossie]

Your wrong, it’s the greatest 🤙🏻

[@pablodevesey3143]

Big talk..

[@hankbellamy]

@@TheZG85 you just can't fathom realism you are to fake 🍻 now move along lovely 😂

[@marcosm1693]

+1

[@JTCrumb]

April 2024, still listen to you Shane. Rest easy.

[@kenolsen325]

A timeless classic

[@peacefrog1916]

Shane, a drinker and a thinker. One of the best...

[@0248959]

You know he's probably thinking about drinking now right?

[@thanosdarkseid8695]

peacefrog1916 shane is a drunk, a poet, a drunk...and out of ALL genres of music his music/vocals/lyrics take me away! I haven't drank liquor in over a year now, just wine once in a while is all, but many many years I listened to him while drunk and it gave me peace and sadness...he's one of a kind!!! and I never cry over singers/actors BUT clint eastwood and shane I will mourn over! they are worthy....the song with no name is my favorite makes me think of my bitch but beautiful ex we both fucked that relationship up...but that song says it all!! and that was his solo song. his pogues dirty old town takes me away!!....I feel sad for people that will never get into shane/pogues music and if so understand it...they just call him drunk...so what! he lives the life he sings....imo he is not one of the best but THE best!! I like many vocalists in different genres, but shane stands out!

[@barajohan5068]

John Peisithanatos The Best!

[@danny-boyjoshus1058]

Ginger lady by my bed = A scotch on the bedside table methinks..

[@phillipcarpenterjr1576]

@@thanosdarkseid8695 in my inspiration for writing. Whether poetry or song. There was either two things with; a good lager or stout, or coffee. Many a long night I've spent in this mode. I don't drink as much as I used to. But caffiene is still a muse to me.

[@diarmooc2621]

"Some of them fell into heaven, Some of them fell into hell" That bit gives me shivers every time

[@theresenorway]

Same here

[@DickCarlsson]

Same for me

[@rodneyfiddis]

Me too, beautiful lyrics

[@colinmcgrandles6832]

Same here

[@peterojangole.o4790]

I'm not singing for the future I'm not dreaming of the past...

[@railcatcher2]

"You are the measure of my dreams". What a line to close a song with. Farewell Mr. MacGowan

[@MichaelTuohy]

"Some of them fell into heaven, some of them fell into hell' - gets me everytime. 😔

[@johnforkan1492]

Shane just fell into heaven

[@themoderateecowarrior]

​@@johnforkan1492🙏 amen. He's getting pissed in heaven now ❤

[@oteneblossom]

❤

[@davelockwood2440]

Yes he did

[@PoppaSquat-et3qp]

Gets me today

[@evelinekettle1150]

The beautiful voice of Shane McGowan will never be forgotten. Irish Socialist Punk Folk Hero, bless you Shane xxx 🍀🇮🇪

[@desallen2174]

More like a sybarite than a socialist!!!

[@paddyhalligan28]

“Some of them fell into heaven. Some of them fell into hell” Tears flowing. What a poet.

[@Viktors633]

My mate Mike Charters told me about this song back in 86 in a pub in Devonshire Row just off Bishopsgate London. Mike was a great bloke, he never made it past 42 but i can still see him putting this record on the jukebox with his pint of Beamish in his hand . R.IP. Mike you were a card.

[@phillipcarpenterjr1576]

Beamish. Man I miss Beamish. Hard to get in the states. Had it plenty when I went to Ireland. Loved to go back and forth with Guinness there. Both dreams of a drink. I'm 42. And damn lucky to be alive. This song I can picture someone listening to while drinking a pint of Beamish to. Cheers to your friend. Anybody lost that brings smiles and memories is a great loss. Best to you. Your memory sparked memories in me.R.I.P. to your friend. He had great taste.

[@samooskhka]

Beamish? Will you fuck off

[@Reizermo]

The Bull?

[@johnd4587]

God Rest Mike,what a song

[@dimitrisprint7256]

Ha ha always arguing with the barman about the price of a pint! €4.10 I paid yesterday in bantry cork 😮

[@emma_rose_1810]

My dads funeral on Wednesday & I've picked this as the song we leave to. He always played this in his car 💙 .....xxxxx

[@markhocking6597]

Emily Rose A damned good choice. You're the measure of my dreams... What a line. All the best,

[@kier5842]

Good choice, I'm sure your dad will be very pleased. All the best, Emily.

[@m-noll7356]

Beautiful choice, so sorry for your loss.

[@scotth9857]

Very sorry for your loss, Emily... may your Dad enjoy this and other works in his new Heavenly home.

[@jamestracey5958]

The power of a song Im sure your Dad is SO proud

[@cassandrade-wolfe6926]

Who remembers when Music was about fantastic lyrics beautifully sung ....and not how you looked. Love Shane and the Pogues. R.I.P. 🙏

[@niallireland2940]

Like everything traded for more convenient shite!

[@cassandrade-wolfe6926]

@@niallireland2940 Very sad.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

The Web has a lot to do with it.

[@stevieobrien]

RIP fella. One of the greatest songwriters of all time

[@annehathaway2107]

I know so sad we lost 3 major singers songwriting geniuses this year.

[@raymofarrell19]

​@annehathaway2107 who were the other two?

[@annehathaway2107]

@@raymofarrell19 sinead o connor snd christy dignam

[@stevieobrien]

@@raymofarrell19 Sinead and Christy

[@markmcknight2483]

Mabey the greatest 🍀🍀

[@kylethompson8565]

Just a guy in Florida who never heard this band and now one of their biggest fans.

[@ericambler486]

Good work, sir! Welcome to the party.

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Lucky man. Hearing their songs for the 1st time. Enjoy the ceili!

[@Idk91919-r]

Same but I’m welsh.

[@firecracker67]

Get your hairy arse down to see them then you'll be amazed 🍀🍀🍻

[@johnnyeverest9756]

Same thing here in Poland, Warszawa

[@MuftasiHasi-ve9zk]

I AM GERMAN WHEN I HEAR THIS MUSIC MY HEART IS HEAVY . LONG LIVE IRLAND AND ITS PEOPLE . RIP SHANE

[@28copland]

God bless you ❤

[@MuftasiHasi-ve9zk]

​@@28copland❤All of US ❤

[@markmcknight2483]

Frank Ryan and Ireland thank you for your help 🍀🍀

[@sonjadietz5297]

I am here in Germany...but when I hear this Music..I think, it is the World !

[@andydaly8157]

Shane MacGowan, musical alchemist... The finest song he's ever written, spellbindingly gorgeous 💚💚💚

[@come1588]

never ever🍻✨

[@CK-dd7eq]

One of the most underrated song writers of all time. Shane is a genius 💚

[@andymcghee5521]

a genius he was ...his poetry is enigmatic

[@sorenschmidt1976]

Great👌👍

[@johnnytaylor1049]

Here Here 👏👏

[@kaycamille1544]

C K yes indeed great talent and a lovely human being.

[@FelixstoweFoamForge]

Lord God yes.

[@giovannimazzucchelli7487]

this is not a song , it's a caress to the whole world.

[@patbeirne4331]

Pure poetry. Untouchable at his peak

[@kencurran8853]

RIP Shane. Unique singer, poet, storyteller and lyricist.

[@murphyanthony1]

And a genius

[@therespectedlex9794]

Bloody awful in the church choir mate.

[@patrickjosephhenderson2222]

Even Bruce Springsteen said that they will be still playing his songs in 100 years time when most other singers and musicians have been forgotten about long time ago

[@patrickking3562]

Springsteen opened his show in Kilkenny yesterday with this song.

[@theiceman6941]

There'll likely be no world 100 years from now.

[@Seadweed]

As a uge springsteen fan, this song is so powerful! His voice, the way he performs.. this song wil definitely stick with me the rest of my life... just wow...

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

So True PJ........ it's 33 year's, '91 since i last saw the Pogues and it's...... fresh as tonight's air

[@marksweeney6942]

1985 was the first band I seen was Springsteen and E Street band at Wembley. great gig,3-4 hours. love folk music and Shane's lyrics, what can you say....... Died on my birthday last year and I'll be having a GREAT DAY, not just for me for the man. Simon Cowell, what does he know?? the men they couldn't hang,another great band. if you haven't heard them listen to the Green Fields of France,my Funeral song. Berried my cousin to it during lockdown and only 10 people there, 5 of us singing us heads off, even the main usher at the crematorium was singing, one of my best mates, so knew the words. Great send off. Just enjoy yourself and music helps alot 😂😂😂😂

[@amerebrushhand8940]

One of the best songs ever written. Ever, ever, ever.

[@aprilklaver1]

I listn to it right now and I love it so much. I hear the tune the whole day and try to learn it by heart.

[@markmcknight2483]

This and fairytale is mostly all the radio,s will play , so much more though they miss out on 🍀🍀

[@briankearney8923]

Today Shane, the day of your funeral in Ireland, I wish you a safe journey home to heaven. I’m now in Asia, and my heart aches for you. Thank you, son of Erin for all the wonderful music. Brian.

[@Vanguard.Blackrock.State.]

I am Japanese. but I love Shane's music.

[@SiddarthaRao]

Indian American here, love Shane

[@robbiemontgomery581]

Music is universal, nationality means nothing.

[@williamcostigan469]

I am Irish and when i visit Japan i will go out of my way to see "Pinch of Snuff". A Japanese band that seems to be the lost offspring of the Pouges

[@RichardCalladine-u1o]

Thank you Shane...you are so missed...much love to you Victoria❤

[@Baron-Larrey]

Imagine being foolish enough to put a dislike on this masterpiece

[@SmilingParrotfish-pj9zq]

Absolutely ...people who don't like this dont enjoy life

[@djtaz316]

Anyone here December 2024 still a masterpiece

[@kyllianslionski2406]

Me🤚

[@cupofsugar]

Nollaig Shona daoibh 🇮🇪✊🇵🇸

[@clivehaining3195]

Absolutely brilliant, a genuine genius loved and still love him.

[@Skiis44]

Still cry when I hear this. Such a voice

[@paulbird3235]

Still hanging on, Merry Christmas.

[@alfredgorman1723]

Still one of the most beautiful songs of all time. Rest In Peace Shane. Thanks for all the music and poetry.

[@markfleming.4334]

Always puts a lump in my throat. I'll never get tired of this timeless masterpiece.

[@BoxcutterBushcraft]

Absolute brilliance, every note, every syllable, every breath.

[@angelawhyte-w2u]

One of the most beautiful songs ever

[@HoopyAl]

RIP Shane. Legend, poet, musical genius and this is one of the greatest songs ever written

[@taradouglas-leroy2264]

Maybe the more beautiful song of all time. Shane MacGowan is the greatest Irish poet. He's gone but his songs are eternal. There are love, love and love. I miss you so much Shane. I love you.

[@pikeconnor186]

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. R.I.P Shane Macgowan

[@james1834]

One year on, one of the most beautiful songs created. Rest in eternal peace, the genius Shane Macgowan.

[@dropdeadgorgeous6]

This is my favourite Pogues song. RIP Shane and thank you for the music. It'll never die....

[@rustyobryan4784]

A vulnerable and wild man, but loveable and made some of the greatest music. Lots of feeling and soul, RIP Shane😢

[@trixie8009]

My thoughts exactly

[@TSUKNIDA]

I am speechless!🍀

[@ddust102]

I quoted this tune in my wedding vows last month. Thank you, Shane🎄💚🌃

[@colheg3113]

A rough diamond on the outside but this is definitely an understated Masterpiece shows that the Man had a good heart .....R.I.P. Shane ❤

[@bernadettebrady6297]

rip shane happy birthday on the 25 th december

[@phnigra1313]

So beautiful… what a melody! and such bittersweet lyrics. You’ll be missed dearly Rest easy Shane 🥀🔥

[@mtmtmtmt177]

Never a truer word spoke❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindabutler7958]

Hello,just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers today! Watched Shane's send off and have been touched and in tears! Rest easy Shane,you lived well! I watched the documentary on i player and learned a lot about you and your family and history. You live on for always, music is for always,as you are now part of history and tradition. My heart goes out to all your loved ones and all that worked with you and friends that were fortunate enough to share your company! I will light a candle in your memory

[@BrendyMcDonald]

Singer, songwriter, storyteller. Your music played huge part in my childhood. You lived your own way unapologetically. Rest easy Shane.

[@murphyanthony1]

You left out genius

[@joyh9980]

First time I've heard this one. So touching......

[@cain2307]

Poet! Cannot deny that he was a poet first and foremost. Uncommon amongst the uncommon in Irish literature and musical culture. The measurer of our dreams!

[@Fox1nDen]

Shane you were the welcome voice for so many who felt as much and didn't find a way to share it. thank you. Your gift is still blessing us as we miss you so much. Live forever in peace dear tender heart, we will sing together again, by God's grace

[@D.L91]

RIP Shane. Proper legend. Genius

[@tildibu9087]

This is one of the finest songs to grace this world It's absolutely brilliant

[@PadraigCarey-b2e]

Saw the pouges live in kenmare I ran up to him and said I think your great and he said your not so bad yourself kid and kissed me on the forehead.i was 16yrs old.God rest your soul 🇮🇪👍♥️

[@connormchugh1964]

We watched our friends grow up together and we saw them as they fell 😢long live the pogues

[@ile69999]

Greatest poet of our time...❤

[@DerrickJenkins-s6c]

What a masterpiece! 'I never talk about the first time/I never think about the last.' Wonderful words that mean so much to me. Thank you, you great man. Sleep well.

[@teaacustardcream2868]

What do the words mean

[@samuelvaughan5972]

​@@teaacustardcream2868 I thing he's singing alcohol.He fell into its arms and maybe the ginger lady by my bed was a half bottle of whiskey

[@teaacustardcream2868]

@@samuelvaughan5972 yeah but that sentence in particular

[@teaacustardcream2868]

@@samuelvaughan5972 yeah but that sentence in particular

[@taradouglas-leroy2264]

The greatest song of all time . The greatest one because it talks about life and death , happiness and misfortune.

[@brandonross400]

One of the greatest songwriters and renderers of the past 50 years whose work will be remembered long after we're all gone.

[@LittleMyify]

This is the most wonderful love song ever! 💖💖

[@Fogon59]

My favourite song...Reminds me of Jill, my late wife. loved her to bits.

[@Char0oo]

😢

[@mauricehigney4024]

@@Char0oo reminds me of my ex Sarah RIP X

[@roberttravers4398]

Erin.

[@EllisBurton3339]

@@mauricehigney4024 God bless you mate ..

[@jeremiahquinlan2482]

Nobby Wrecked ☹️🙏

[@justa2]

Such a beautiful song it brings a tear to my eye - a great song by a great songwriter thanks for everything Shane !

[@tiocfaidhxxx6056]

RIP, Shane. No one captured the modern Irish immigrant experience quite like you, with all the joys and ecstasy and heartache and loneliness. A poet for all those heartbroken by the world. And that doesn't even touch upon what you contributed to Irish Republicanism. There'll never be another one like you.

[@Roxalklur]

We will miss him. His lyrics are and will be unforgettable. Thank you

[@princeofdarkness8037]

Thanks for the pure enjoyment you gave us over the years, Shane. May you rest in peace.

[@ArthurBrady-t8c]

You will never be forgotten. Thank you Shane and the Pogues. R I P

[@jimduffy1967]

Fantastic song, Shane at his very best.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪👍👍👍

[@niallbourke7963]

It's like we've lost a part of Ireland never to be replaced, but we still got all those wonderful tunes.

[@mandaroo919]

Shane is such a beautiful poet

[@MrJCIRELAND]

A lot of the great poet's were tormented soul's,none more so than Shane MacGowan.Some may have laughed at his drunken antics but all who have heard his lyrics respect the Genius of this very likable Tipperary man...Wishing you well Shane, from all your fan's around the globe....

[@Minime163]

here here.

[@paulmannion8048]

why do you think he was tormented?

[@AlanSmith-ym8pj]

@@paulmannion8048 Coz he drank too much

[@liamh5127]

Pembury, Kent's finest son

[@littlemichelle6993]

Just great

[@raleighburner1589]

The irish songs are the most powerful and melancholy

[@ruffian2952]

My grandfather told me we thrive on happy songs of war and sad songs of love.

[@PatIreland]

The Irish people: All their wars were merry, and all their songs were sad.

[@raleighburner1589]

@@PatIreland did you know a Irish man James hoban who designed the white house in 1782 and a Irish man named John Barry founded the US navy in 1787 ...Halloween ...st Patrick's day. .the modern submarine. .Irish are the best of north west European

[@ruffian2952]

@@PatIreland The Irish sing happy songs of war and sad songs of love, from Waterford roots.

[@eazacl]

You’re the measure of my dreams - surely one of the best lines ever sung!

[@NickGoo-j2u]

RIP Shane, one of the heroes of my youth, forever in my pantheon and in my heart and immortal through the art you have given us. Love from Italy.

[@TheClonlad]

Musical genius. You will never forgotten. RIP Shane😢

[@styxcreek]

Just the most beautiful song. That last line gets me every time.

[@BenjaminHackett-l1r]

Beautiful Poetry accompanied by Beautiful Music, Rest Easy Shane, and thank you for what you left to the world for eternity

[@leeriley66]

Shane your music was part of the soundtrack to my youth. Thank you for sharing the sometimes very painful journey with me. Forever grateful. Travel well. Never forgotten.

[@wikkerman78]

Rest in peace Shane. Your voice and persona touched millions.

[@Parasmunt]

The guy had a hell of a voice, so understated.

[@Nick-kn5lb]

A teller of stories, not just a singer of songs. R.I.P. Shane.

[@heatherhughes8464]

Absolutely beautiful song.i remember after my father and sister both died in 2 separate accidents this song help my mother true her grief.and it always reminds me of them both .it's a song I will never get sick of.the words just bring me to tears

[@liam9072]

Has to be one of the best songs ever written

[@donaldmacdonald4901]

Being a student living in Camden town back in the late 80’s early 90’s and seeing Shane in the Camden Head drinking away just like a local his loss hits hard. So glad I was young at that time.