The Pogues and Katy Melua - Fairytale of New York (live) 2005

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[@sovaine]

One of the very few songs that can make you cry and dance with joy at the same time....RIP Shane, you haven't died you have simply become music and poetry for eternity 🕶️☘️🇮🇪✝️🇬🇧🍻🍷🥃

[@DanielWilliams-bm2xt]

This ^^

[@steve-bk1qd]

Spot on - we'll never forget the fantastic music

[@gerdipediaTV]

Thank you for this wonderful comment. You want to laugh and cry at the same time, even the fans seem to be poets

[@ianlewis5826]

Couldn't agree with you more, merry Christmas

[@seanogorman3617]

👏🏼🇮🇪❤️❤️

[@sixfootben4892]

Everytime i play this song i cry now. Anyone else? Im a 47 year old man crying like a baby

[@peterhamilton6464]

This 56-year-old is presently weeping like babe!

[@sixfootben4892]

@@peterhamilton6464 real men cry. Its not hard to make me cry. Happy vids when a dad comes back from666 war i cry, sad videos also make me cry. Im just a sensitive man. Good songs also make me cry. Check out a phish song called "backwards down the number line" that song always gets me.

[@sixfootben4892]

Losing shane sucked. 10 years ago i had tickets to a festival and the pougues were on the list of bands, but the fest didnt sell enough tix so it was cancled. Broke my heart. Like 25 years ago i saw a documentry about shane called " if i fall from grace of god" i had never heard of him. I fell in love with that goof that night. Such great songs. Never another shane.

[@scotlandstonic8757]

49 and the same lol

[@franziskafranke4434]

I am a 51 year old woman and miss him more every day, though I never really followed his work. But it is infectious how wonderful he is with people, and singing, Shame that he has not been nicer to himself.

[@steve-bk1qd]

We've lost a legend. So many great songs. RIP Shane.

[@peterninnim2561]

Nice that x

[@pereandisoucis7973]

Nous ne l'avons point perdu il est la haut et il nous regarde 😍😍

[@ireneclaro5538]

❤

[@papycrabe3137]

tu as raison l'ami

[@tsprado]

My man Philip Chevron, always singing along with the band, even without a mic.... really enjoying every minute

[@ThePiersidente]

This Is a Heart breaking version of this Heart breaking Christmas Song...

[@helmutchristen2116]

Shane and Katie Melua. Simply marvellous.

[@bensmac5361]

He sounded absolutely hammered with the first few words, but I persevered and continued to the end. I myself am also drunk, so I have no place to judge, nor would I anyway.

[@peterhamilton6464]

Like a boss! #ShaneLives

[@revwpitt2347]

Lovely version of one the greatest songs ever (not just Christmas) RIP Shane

[@charlesoutdoors2424]

Home so, it's his song lol.

[@geoffnelson6756]

Hard to believe that he lived for 18 years after this, really sad to lose Sinead and Shane in the same year, there are lots of talented artists/musicians, but both of them had immense talent but neither became pawns of the music moguls.

[@bosw74]

Do not forget Dolores in this context

[@peterninnim2561]

It REALLY IS Geoff and nice comment

[@katebemb8900]

The Irish really do music so well , RIP to a legend , a poet and the man who gave us the best Christmas song ever ❤

[@123YMR]

And Christy Dignan too.

[@gabrielleandrew542]

Geoff Nelson that is extraordinary. To imagine he lived for eighteen years after this is very surprising indeed

[@johnoconnor4623]

God rest you Shane. Christmas will not be the same this year without you singing.

[@AM-dz2sh]

I never felt one way or another about Katy Melua... but THIS makes me back her.. The way she carried it, because his voice had gone but also steadying him; when dancing. What an absolute cutie!! I know she can play 5+ instruments and loves all pillars of music.. but WOW.. She is an understated cool girl xxx

[@dcrash_]

you will live in our hearts and minds forever, Shane🥃

[@JJWilliams-uk3rf]

Gone but never ever ever forgotten RIP

[@ireneclaro5538]

Sooooo true.... ❤❤❤

[@seamus9750]

This song will surely break all records this Christmas...fcuk knows Ireland needs a bit of old school cheer

[@Uniquettt]

Every Christmas he will still live in the hearts of the many who will sing this song around the world R.I.P

[@richardcoats6430]

Rest in peace Shane, and Kirsty,Christmas will never quite be the same again 🙏🥃🥃

[@steveengland8240]

My fav Christmas song and this year it will be extra special. RIP Shane.

[@deeesoirscegardner]

Shane Mc gowan u havent died uve become eternity we miss u so much heartbroken 💔 rip with a glass in your hand. A fan in co Tyrone North Ireland 🇮🇪

[@davidjames4980]

Bravo to Katie on this one too x

[@marvinleeaday1]

Gleichzeitig so wunderschön und doch so traurig, ähnlich dem Weihnachtsmärchen um das Zündholzmädchen, was beim Entzünden seines letzten Wunderkerzenhölzchen, mit einem letzten bittersüßen Traum rund um ihre verlorene Familie, im grausam kalten Schnee erfiert!

[@peterdoege2621]

R.I.P. Shane. You were one of the greats. Thanks for this Evergreen

[@jessehussey-yeo2435]

That man was responsible for so many of my good memories and good times. Rest easy mate, it’s all streams of whiskey from here on 😢xx

[@kricard67]

It’s amazing that he lived as long as he did. Addiction is a terrible disease.

[@alexzannoni1501]

Brilliance never dies, thanks for all the memories Shane. Time to fly with the Angels 😇

[@matthewandamy]

Great song, great performance! Rest well, Shane!

[@brendanmcnamara1414]

Well done katy something you will never forget respect

[@joshuapopoff9225]

We may all be forgotten and gone, but that song shall be sung!! RIP❤

[@olivekav4113]

Don't know whether to laugh or cry a bit of both love it 🎉

[@shodopoet]

R.I.P. TO A MASTER I bow down pour a sip into the ground what a sound you made mate we shall never again see another great poet Brother Shane Sláinte 🍻

[@AN-tj9jq]

Hes not only drunk, hes eyes rolling back in hes head

[@jaynescott219]

The best Christmas song ever! God bless you Shane! R.I.P

[@Miyagi92]

bring a tear to your eye what a genius,rest in peace shane

[@alexbowman7582]

Bring a tear to a glass eye.

[@garyk1334]

At least we've still got the beautiful Katie ❤ R.I.P Shaun & Kirsty 🎉

[@kevinh5349]

Surprising he lasted as long as he did.

[@soccerjazz2022]

Goodbye Shane ❣

[@sorryfortheinconvenience]

I may be late to the party of celebrating such a wonderful song and band, but it's always good to be late then to never show. RIP Shane

[@johnosborne25]

best xmas song of all time rip shane 😢😢😢😢

[@karenwilliams5909]

One of the greatest lyricists and artists ever. Loved Shane. I felt so sad when I heard the news.

[@badgirl-67]

🕯🖤RIP♡Shane MacGowan🕯You'll never be forgotten❤🕯

[@piotrgarbacz47]

Absolutely number one christmas song 😢

[@silentg1591]

RIP....thank you for the music since 1982 😢

[@seaniek9175]

There was a touch of the Elvis about Shane. A generational performer . An authenticity that no one man else could match.

[@cosmopolit670]

RIP Shane , we appreciate your voice and your spirit forever, your many friends from all over germany

[@violetkirk4729]

RIP Shane you will be missed but thank you for all the music you have given us over the years and this legacy will stay with us.

[@colinwalker3991]

He was a Angel in disguise for us all ...he embedded something in our hearts and souls that will never leave us am happy I was on this beautiful planet in the same time line as Shane and Kirsty...R.I.P Angels 😢

[@theresahayes4294]

R.I.P. Legend 🥃🍻

[@IamBule]

This has always been one of the very few songs that i can cope with constantly hearing in the lead up to crimbo and it will always be my favourite because ill never get tired of hearing it. If there actually is an up there hopefully he'll join up wih Dolores and Sinead and carry on the party.

[@boularesclaire1156]

So so lovely ❤

[@peterninnim2561]

Lovely version and Katy does Kirsty Proud x

[@lmcurtis7022]

The part where they dance is so sweet. This song never fails to bring me a smile and tears, and definitely a million times more this year. R.I.P. Shane, and thank you.

[@lt3449]

Happy birthday Shane. 😢 gonna miss ya.

[@frankthornton589]

Brilliant thanks for amazing music and like the rest ur up there with the best may you rest in peace Shane mc gowen

[@margaretmolloy257]

@frankthornton5... .Shane an absolute genius so talented. Sing with your friends and the angels. 😇❤️❤️❤️✨️✨️✨️

[@pan-angloinsurancebroker9618]

An artist of sublime influence to the very end, RIP Shane

[@user-cp8qc9uj9k]

Slainte Legend Shane Mc Gowan Amazing your music will live forever irish Tommy Mayo ❤❤❤❤❤

[@frankyliu21]

Great Legend R.I.P.❤

[@brigittebouman-mengering1497]

Gute Reise mein Lieber....😢❤.....Kristy und du sind und waren einzig.....Nun könnt ihr wieder zusammen singen....❤❤

[@coronavirus4139]

KATIE MULUA IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 😍 Hmmmmmmm 🥳🥳😘😘❤️❤️

[@richardshiggins704]

RIP . Katy was very good with her Irish accent . Then again she lived in N. Ireland for sometime .

[@23theseeker50]

LOVE THIS SONG CAN'T PLAY IT OFTEN ENOUGH A CLASSIC WONDERFUL, BRILLIANT, MAGICAL, FANTASTIC THANK YOU SHANE.

[@SledgeHammered]

RIP Shane, have a good bottle of whiskey in heaven and a catch up with Kirsty.. Good work Katy, your so gorgeous.

[@goldengraveller3093]

R.I.P. ❤

[@geoffjoffy]

So sad he cannot perform live this Christmas. RIP.

[@regulatobler9120]

I feel so sorry for him, such a beautiful soul, not all of us can manage this life the same...i think he was a very sensitiv guy❤

[@frueherwarallesbesser...]

Yes, that's what i,am thinking about him... all the good guys have to fight about their feelings in this unfair World...

[@hundverlesen]

Danke Shane, Schlaf schön ❤❤😢😢

[@stefantsemperlis6933]

Eine Legende ist von uns gegangen R.I.P Shane 😢

[@theinflationsituation8870]

The only Christmas song I ever liked. Cheers to the UK! Home of the REAL ROCK & ROLL.

[@crazyguy154]

Rest in peace, Shane, you're my legendary hero, your music inspired me....😢

[@glenneinon7099]

Love this song, but Shane actually struggled with this. Love and miss him to bits. An amazing talent gone to soon. RIP

[@brentpatterson5715]

He was a genius and had more than earned the right to slur his way through the song however he pleased :) People may mock or criticise, but they should think "have I produced a work of art on par with this song?" :)

[@johncourtney4328]

TWO SWEETHEARTS SINGING TOGETHER BUT THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER SHANE WHO WROTE THE BEST AND SADDEST SONG EVER

[@mariog.5890]

Many thanks for this marvelous. RIP Shane🙏

[@andrewlloyd4702]

Rest In Eternal Peace Shane, no more pain ❤❤❤❤.

[@lindawilko960]

Bravo nick what a end to an era , thank you love to you all ❤

[@nickyswing]

God bless you, You lucky one. So much loved all over the world. Farewell Shane, thank you for everything!

[@michaelaharris6615]

Grew up with this song will always be my absolute fave xmas song EVER R.I.P shane ❤

[@colincarroll5953]

This great man will live forever in spirit certainly the xmas spirit -imagine how many houses worldwide will dance to this every year. What a legacy . RIP Shaun. 4:35

[@a.g.6834]

Thank you Sir One of à Kind !

[@Pacifikante]

I miss you already Shane. So beautiful songs you leave behind you. Thanks and see you up there 🤞

[@marlenedean5894]

Rip Shane and thanks for the music 😢❤😢

[@heathersmith4783]

Can’t imagine how hard this would’ve Bin for him, having lost Kirsty … such a huge talent

[@liamfan]

Exactly what I thought

[@peterninnim2561]

Deffo mate

[@Bombabingbong66]

Katie is equally brilliant.

[@beatricegeffroy3671]

Reminiscent of my Youth in Yorkshire which I Proudly enjoyed singing with, coming from a celtic place myself felt deeply the rythm & sound, what a proud, it sill gives goosepimples, but sadly this time, RIP, never forgotten, Kenavo

[@CarlosPereiraAntunes-zu2rt]

Jesus! The man is half dead here, a great musician at last ❤

[@tonyyoung5259]

Beautiful

[@joannehack7588]

Merry Christmas one and all

[@keithburnt6073]

Thank you.

[@gerritherentrey6935]

Ohne Worte mein größter Respekt an ihn er war der beste auf wieder sehen mein großer 😘😘😘😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏R.I.P😭😭😭

[@franckmorelli7761]

Great Song ❤ Rest in Peace Shane🙏🏻🇨🇮🍀

[@chrisjenkins5846]

Dont know why this fella is held in such high regard ...he was absolutely steaming 9 times outta 10 and can barely string a sentence together

[@stege9979]

The respect Katie is showing that old bastard is fantastic . Let Shane go!"!"

[@iconpanther2712]

Your sick

[@stege9979]

Have a drink. For us all, but for Shane most of all.@@iconpanther2712

[@the8walls]

Just unbelievable!

[@CharlesStettler-kp4ot]

lui, il a vécu total sa vie...il me fait pleurer..tres émouvant...et quel écrivain❤❤❤❤❤

[@martinroehl5345]

Thanx Shane and Rest Easy. 🍀🙏

[@abdellatifgenane8126]

was very young in 85 when we heard about a certain group called -the Pogges-and its Maestro Mac Gohan and since then we haven't stopped listening to it.and we always will.thanks for having exists, your music will remain in history until the end of days

[@AlejandroLeonVilla]

Dude, you were one of the greatest. You are in the same lane with Willy DeVille and Warren Zevon.

[@christophepollet5878]

On te pleure Shane mais on suit ton précieux conseil que tu nous a laissé pour atténuer notre chagrin qui est de boire de bonnes pintes de ce délicieux breuvage et de suite cela IRA mieux Rest In Peace

[@joshb8251]

Cheers Shane 🍻

[@danielsaan1749]

RIP Shane ❤ we all love you. 🍻

[@elainewalker6957]

Awwh bless that was lovely great song RIP shane ❤

[@Usgar]

Im sure that the lady singing with him is fully aware of the honor she is getting there, singing this song with HIM. But even though she was nervous as heck, she did great... And Shane, take care, you will be remembered and your music will stay

[@C.S.T]

she sang about the nine million bicycles in Beijing and she was not nervous that's how she is

[@deanhawthorn5783]

do you know who she is!.....what a prat

[@theveggienator4747]

Fair enough. But I start wondering if it's not the other way around.

[@user-bn9pp1sm5l]

Katy melua was the only singer on stage along with the fab band, Shane can’t sing in tune however much money he is given, lol. It was an honour for him not her!?

[@Usgar]

@@user-bn9pp1sm5l My point wasnt about the quality of their performance, Im pretty sure I could do better than Shane at that point in time. I was thinking about how she would do, if at all, in 30 years and about 3000 litres of whisky later...

[@thundanlight]

ch glaube fest daran, dass Shane vollkommen davon überzeugt war, Frauen (oder Menschen überhaupt) ein besseres Leben bieten zu können, wenn die 'scheiß' Gegebenheiten ihn bloß lassen würden. ❤ Und als die Chancen wesentlich besser standen, hatte er offensichtlich so viel mit sich selbst zu tun, dass er die eigentliche große Aufgabe nicht mehr schaffen konnte. "So could anyone?" Ich bin nach wie sehr traurig, dass ein so feiner Mensch uns verlassen hat. 😢

[@fergiesno1fan]

RIP Shane a legend whose music will live on forever