Nick Cave performing A Rainy Night in Soho at the funeral of Shane MacGowan

[@philharrison5242]

I have now watched this about 8000 times and it still blows my mind

[@arneemilbredland2339]

That makes two of us, at least.

[@richardyoung7415]

AND ME, PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. ✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@leavesmustfall]

absolutely superbe ❤

[@OneLostWalker]

Me tooooooo....it sad and yet fabulous.

[@caroleelizabethwright9112]

And me!

[@genericnathan2405]

Australias national treasure singing to an Irish national treasure, What a beautiful send off all together,

[@charlesshenk6608]

Lots of Irish sent to Australia for hard labor from convictions in the homeland. The DNA is there.

[@ijustneedmyself]

Gosh, Nick. He has gone through so much and yet he's here performing for his friend during such a sorrowful time. Beautiful.

[@bezebekhaury-lr5mp]

Yes.

[@RosieHarp]

What's happened to him?

[@tobyk8125]

Two of his sons are no longer with us@@RosieHarp

[@RosieHarp]

@@tobyk8125 oh .... didn't know that. Very sad indeed

[@PEGGLORE]

Possibly inappropriate, but one of his sons died by falling off a cliff when on drugs about 200 metres down the road from where one of my best friends used to live, near Brighton. That friend now lives with my best friend, who tattooed Jethro Cave's finger years ago, who was a fan of my friend's noise band at the time, and demanded he do this bad tattoo for him at the time that they met, so he did. Then yh, he died last year as well. It's pretty weird and crazy.

[@michaelking9772]

After Nick Cave had his own troubles this must have been heartbreaking for him to sing this...!!!! I salute you Sir.

[@themudpit621]

A man who can get up on stage after what he went through can perform anywhere, anytime.

[@robertcreighton4635]

Nick is a special soul. He's possibly my favourite kinda celeb. His interviews are always magical ✨️

[@roguescoop]

Nick was the perfect person to sing this song at Shane's funeral. He gave of himself with tremendous feeling and soulfulness and yet has the artistic temperament and understanding not to fall into sentimentality. A beautiful and moving rendition.

[@mariapenao5812]

❤❤

[@MsPeepBeep]

Beautifully said ❤

[@spiritofmaynardtrent]

Beautiful words! ❤

[@catherinemoran9037]

Absolutely. ❤

[@rasmusrosengren9092]

The friendship between them... Ohh my. Pure love. Nick made Shane finish this lovely song. And thank God for that. Tears in my eyes. 🙏🍻❤️

[@nickhodges3441]

One of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen. Love to the Irish people, from an Englishman.

[@jamesrippner672]

An Aussie

[@nickhodges3441]

Thanks I know Nick is an Australian I’m a fan. Thanks for pointing that out I can see how my comment reads. I am saying Love to the Irish, from me, an Englishman.

[@philmckenna5709]

@nickhodges It's pretty clear what you mean, mate. 👍🏻

[@SandraPereira-i4b]

And from a SouthAfrican who loves Irish music

[@michaelworse6034]

Incredible, simply as that

[@Rescueluv]

The person playing the violin exquisite

[@simpletelescopereviews6231]

It's Colm Mac Con Iomaire

[@robertcreighton4635]

It's beautiful

[@loftusboy9]

"You're the measure of my dreams " is such a beautiful lyric...My favourite song off all time..Farewell Shane,may you rest in glorious peace..❤

[@leavesmustfall]

absolutely superbe ❤

[@brigittebouman-mengering1497]

No words....Only love,tears and a heavy heart by an old lady in germany....😢...Slainte and farewell...❤

[@ile69999]

One of the most beautiful acts of music. So much emotion from Nick Cave. What a great artists Shane Macgowan was...

[@mikescollard6499]

The evolution of Nick Cave through the tragedies in his life are truly inspiring.

[@jooststolk5671]

If there is anyone, who knows what it is to have to say goodbye, it's Nick Cave. Beautiful. Rest in Peace Shane.

[@kathydesigner]

No truer words 👌🙏☘️🕯🌹

[@marieogara1036]

Exquisite tribute from Nick, who know how deep loss and grief hurts. Beautiful poets both of them.

[@shaunjenkinson5089]

Could not agree more

[@joelyons886]

Best version of Rainy Night in Soho you could hear the tears and emotion in Nick's voice as he just kept it together so powerful fitting send off Soul mates that will see oneanother again

[@maccaisking155]

When he looked at the coffin singing the lines now this song is over, it's one of the most moving performances I've ever seen.

[@latergator915]

He changed it to "now this song is over, we'll never find out what it means". Subtle. Beautiful.

[@robertwalsh5754]

I felt exactly the same...such a true friend. It's indescribable how much those close to, Shane, loved the man.

[@davidkearney7768]

Didn’t notice that, nick smashed this out of the park. What a send off

[@rasmusrosengren9092]

❤

[@bongofury333]

No clapping in a cathedral

[@PB111627]

@@bongofury333God won’t mind we clapped for one of his artistic creations

[@gordon8463]

I cry....as french i saw a concert of the pogues in 1998....it was crasy with the guiness 'biere'...the 'ambiance' was crasy!!!!! RIP my friend....!!!! Bravo Nick...!!!

[@marycannon7595]

Incredible performances by Nick Cave and Colm Mac Con Iomaire (on violin). So moving. One for the ages

[@alana7259]

Many thanks for confirming it was Colm Mac Con Iomaire on violin.

[@jeffrogers4221]

It's a 5 string fiddle@@alana7259

[@allanroepke8858]

Not sure how Nick made it through the song, this hit me like a ton of bricks just listening. Godspeed Shane!

[@may51973]

I see Nick a few times last years. I saw I'm twice after his son death (the last of them after 2 of his sons have died) He always seems to crack but I don't know how he makes it through. Because you hear the sorrow and the pain. A true homage to a true friends

[@allanroepke8858]

@@may51973 well said! The humanity of the sorrow in our remembrances are what binds us at times like these.

[@KieranDacey]

❤

[@sebastianbo2627]

nice words...feel it

[@heathermarsh3425]

Can hear the sorrow in his voice 😢💚

[@jackwild8019]

A stunning performance from Nick Cave....a wonderful tribute to Shane McGowan, the bohemian bard of Ireland 🇮🇪, also very much part of London Town 🇬🇧...a Brendan Behan, Dylan Thomas, a Jim Morrison, now free of his ravaged frame, gone to wherever souls go when they are set free ❤

[@jillsommerville7828]

Well said 👍❤️

[@joyh9980]

Well done!

[@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter]

🙏❤️❤️

[@oliverwhisper]

Perfectly said.

[@spiritofmaynardtrent]

Very well written!❤

[@alanflynn3612]

Some of the greatest lyrics ever written

[@chriscorey5164]

Totally agree with that 😢

[@janhensley3617]

Yes, I agree 💚🎶

[@stewartcohen-jones2949]

Shane gave a voice to the down and out and dispossessed. Back in the 80’s I was that down and out young man and this song gave voice to love unseen , holding hands in the rain with a pocket full of coins. Enough for a bottle to share.

[@prestondust6676]

Absolutely beautiful tribute!

[@EmperorGary1971]

Beautiful rendition. May the road rise to meet you Shane. May the sun shine bright on your face,may the rain fall gently on your fields and may God hold you in the hallow of his hand. Rest easy

[@noeleen-58]

👍💗

[@augusta47]

Beautiful.

[@jillsommerville7828]

Sure is 😥

[@michaelworse6034]

I am not crying now , you are …😢

[@OmendsFavor]

Beautiful word!🙏🏾

[@_somebroad_1061]

My God. I watched this whole service now and I don’t think I have ever been more moved at the music and more in awe of the musicians. What is the word I am looking for? Would glorious be fitting enough? What a celebration for such a life!

[@robertwalsh5754]

True love works

[@lynpops6526]

I know! We didn't intend watching all of it, but it was like the best concert ever, and I felt so guilty thinking that because it was a funeral. Totally, a celebration of life

[@rainey2764]

@@lynpops6526 a funeral for a musician whose closest friends are also musicians, it’s pretty fitting. Not to mention the fact that music and lyrics to songs can express feelings and emotions far better than just spoken words. So it all goes together.

[@SeamusButler]

They were great ould buddies, great tribute by Nick to his friend

[@susanfoley4749]

Stunning tribute. Watching live, it initially seemed too slow/ different compared to the original version but in fact the slowed down version was genius for a funeral as was the omission of the ‘ginger lady’ verse and the changing of the lyrics / finality of the song being ‘over’. Such a difficult performance for a man whose young son literally ‘fell’ into heaven. Colm Mac Con Iomaire on the violin was superb and wonderfully understated and very reverent. World class performace

[@trigz76]

I have no words. Thank you, Nick, and God bless you.

[@sallycarroll6329]

Amen

[@toocooljonny]

Only Nick Cave has the gravity and feeling in his voice to sing this, absolutely beautiful Nick, R.I.P. Shane 🙏

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

Nick is a Music god and performed this occasion with such sweet and deep deep respect and love

[@hundstage8820]

Nick was the right Person to perform this song The way he did. Thanks Nick and Shane. R.I.P.

[@valeriaghisoni8863]

No words only tears

[@MeMe-dw1sm]

Jesus, this is epic... The emotion in his voice.

[@Lonelygirl155]

Wow, the pain of Nick’s own loss is written here in his clear raw emotion, touching and fitting tribute to all lost… rip 😘

[@nilsbrown7996]

Nick Cave is such a General here, guarding each and every moment against a potential moment of weakness. With several fills actually doing this by necessity. Meanwhile performing an absolutely masterful take on his friend’s great song with musicians he’s never worked with before. Everyone did very very well here in extremely trying circumstances. Bravo and thanks so much for this moment.

[@tonyb9560]

Music is much more beautiful when the singer means it. This is fantastic.

[@nickflynn7839]

Bravo Nick,in your sorrow.you paid a wonderful,soulful tribute to your friend Shane. Sad but inspirational.

[@gatodoasfalto2721]

I'm Portuguese,but love Ireland and its traditions and you love Shane, punk,rock, country,folk he didn't care only us,the ones who like to judge and categorized everything and further up the road we realize were wrong, because fashion is a product and someone from nowhere can bring it all up with only his humbleness and respect for his origins ,the ones he believe and that his the greatest power of all.

[@rikske1960]

Never heard him sing so beautiful. Respect mister Cave 🙏🙏

[@tobyk8125]

Absolutely. Loved him for a long time but he's never sung this beautifully

[@liliakamenova]

Nick's voice is inhumanly extraordinary... the violin player is simply amazing... and that song: a true piece of art!

[@MB-jq1wc]

Nick Cave is always an intense performer, but this...this is perfect. I can't even put it into words. A fitting way for an old friend to say goodbye.

[@massimilianopozzoli7458]

He has left such a legacy. One of the most impressive goodbye ever.

[@as1r6536]

amazing rendition ...such a beautiful funeral...❤

[@cuhulainsblood]

I love coming back to read people's comments some lovely tributes. Was totally unaware that Nick lost his two sons. I've two sons also can't begin to imagine the weight of his cross. Between loosing one of his best friends and his own boys that might explain how heartfelt his delivery is here. I'll be saying a wee prayer for Shane and Nick.

[@kohikan5180]

Sobbed like a baby. I will miss him dearly.

[@patrickmcg123]

All the musicians were something special but Nick Cave was something else, RIP Shane.

[@MDOurMD]

Some songs transcend into the sacred - this is one of them. Good job Mr. Cave.

[@saoirse32anois]

Absolutely beautiful, and the subtle little changes to the lyrics at the end were amazing. Maith an fear Nick

[@rl9779]

Everyone needs a friend like you, Nick Cave. Condolences on the loss of your friend, Mr Cave. I cried with you, Nick! And I cried and cried. I love you, Nick Cave! Be in light and peace, Shane, I love you and will miss you in this world, and thank you for your art.

[@Magoom]

Still crying, so moving and when Nick changed the lyrics at the end of the song, my God ! Thank you Nick Cave, you're such a beautiful artist. Love forever Shane ❤ Your star will forever shine.

[@davidbosquette4798]

This really was the stand out performance for me and there were many!. Shane's very best work and Nick really captured the mood of the moment perfectly. Shane's version was played at Mum's funeral last January. She ADORED Shane. R.I.P to them both and thanks Nick for your artistic genius as always ❤

[@robertwalsh5754]

This song will never, and could never be sung like ever ever again. A heavenly performance for a heavenbound Artist Extraordinaire, Shane McGowan

[@alejandramguerrero5885]

You guys did such justice to Shane’s music at this tribute ! Awesome ! Irish are my peeps!! Grew up amongst the Irish on 122st in ManhattAn in the 60’s through 70’s, and had a blast of a coming of age. Thank you Shane for all the music . You were loved ❤RIP

[@sonnyboyneil]

Bless you Nick, your eyes on Shane’s casket as you sang for him. Incredible friend.

[@maryduffy2036]

A send off fit for the genius that Shane was. What a legacy he has left. What a gift to blessed with, to write such wonderful songs. Generations not even born yet, will know and love his songs. Rest in peace Shane 🙏 x

[@maisiemay6339]

What a wonderful rendition by Mr. Cave. Shane's passing rips my heart out as his music was such a huge part of my life as a young lad. Another person gone from my life, another step in the ladder broken. Feeling sad right now. Peace ya'll.

[@TheRickiza]

Awesome Nick, tough job and you done us proud!

[@aidankilmartin2521]

Brilliant heartfelt tribute,The man himself would have raised a glass to his friend ,R.I.P Shane ,never be another like you

[@Io-Io-Io]

Too many of those glasses is what killed him.

[@RosieHarp]

@@Io-Io-Io projection ...... again

[@Io-Io-Io]

@@RosieHarp 😂😂😂😂Hardly. I might have one beer a week, dear

[@RosieHarp]

@@Io-Io-Io bad 'alcohol' connections at some point though eh?

[@aidankilmartin2521]

@@Io-Io-Io yes ,Shane drank ,he drank enough for 10 men but he was always himself,did it stop him being the lyrical genius he was ,no I don't think so ,let him without vice an all that ,R.I.P Shane wished I'd got to have a pint with ya

[@catherineclark169]

Made shivers run down my spine. THIS is culture

[@ricram1087]

Absolute tribute. Amazing...RIP Shane!

[@andydaly8157]

Shane Macgowan lyrical genius and musical alchemist, god bless his soul 🎶💚🎶

[@alainetcolette4798]

A little poem for thee... Now, it's over No more clover You'll see. On the seven seas You travel now, your last Odyssey, For eternity On the Irish Rover, On road, say hello to Luke, Ronnie... And the many. Thank you for all ❤

[@annebuckley5975]

I love the way he phrases this more like Shane used to do having heard them sing it together in the past. He's channeling the guy. Possibly writing songs like this is our highest achievement as a species. Can't even express my gratitude to Shane MacGowan for this song. When you hear someone turning human lives into such poetry it's humbling. More of this kind of thing and less of the hatred and fear right here would be good. His fearless spirit must continue to inspire us never to settle for second best. In anything.

[@robertwalsh5754]

Exactly...the way Nick phrased this beautiful song...is unlike any performance of A Rainy night in Soho....ever. A miraculous event it was like Shane was sitting next to him...directing the entire performance. Even the subtle nod encouraging the violinist to continue with that beautiful solo...

[@annebuckley5975]

@@robertwalsh5754 Pure magic. We were blessed and that store of songs and love will last forever.

[@anettesandgren3338]

So very very beatiful, Nick Caves voice, a gift from heaven!

[@richiewilliams6875]

Thank you Nick and Rest Easy Shane 🍻

[@melodyraine9780]

Beautiful. I shall share this rendition on Christmas day. RIP Christmas baby 🌹 Shane McGowan 🌹

[@TheMimifur]

How heartfelt and wonderful. I am in tears. A fan of both the Pogues and The Bad Seeds for decades... just crying

[@nialldoherty7122]

Thanks Nick...a powerful tribute to a poet who is now a legend leaving behind a catalogue of music for us all to share and ponder on, lyrics that make you want to fight,love,drink,laugh and cry...RIP Shane...what a party you will be having with Sinead and Delores all gone too soon.

[@simonerapple9751]

And Christy

[@patrickmckeirnan]

Go on nick on yerself keep yer head up rip shane❤❤❤

[@MatosDimitris]

❤😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tntnationwide]

Nick - your heartfelt words deliver to the deepest parts of my soul. Thank you. Thank you for this.😊

[@charlesdoherty104]

Iv never heard this song before but since I first saw it at Shane’s funeral, I have watched it over and over again , an absolute masterpiece. All credit to Nick , wonderful 💚

[@ILoveHendrix]

Beautiful tribute to Shane 💜

[@anjou6497]

I can hear the tremble of grief in Nick's voice, surrounded by respectful, gorgeous music. Shane will be listening to this . 🎻⚘️🍷

[@endabrennan1662]

There's no pain, there's no more sorrow They're all gone, gone in the years Shane. Rest in peace 🙏🙏

[@endabrennan1662]

Beautiful tribute 😢

[@niamhvainio-mattila3349]

Wow, it brings a tear. Wonderful rendition. A true friend.

[@judithrutenbeck788]

I cried. It was so poignant. R.I.P Shane

[@erikwinkler]

This one broke me. Tears running over my cheeks, can not stop. 😢❤💔

[@mmol2350]

Fab Nick. I watched this as a mark of respect for Shane when he passed. I then started watching some previous clips. I missed Shane's genius when he was alive but it seems very obvious now. He was brilliant as a writer and musically but what I love most is the authentiticy, he was himself and he was loved for it. And we are proud of him. 💙💙💙🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@Jbad71]

Wow ! And the change in lyrics to "Now the song is over..." Emotional...

[@timsissons9976]

No one does it better than Nick, the best there is x

[@elizabethkeenan3039]

Amazing Nick what great lyrics and an amazing song Shane R.I.P.❤🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@mariehassett1108]

That was so touching. You could listen to that song over and over again as it’s so beautiful. That is Shane’s best song in my opinion. Nick gave it everything and you can tell how much Shane meant to him the way he’s put every ounce of emotion into it. The musicians were outstanding also in particular Colm on the violin. Has to be the most amazing funeral I’ve ever seen. Shane got the best send off he could ever wish for❤️

[@hammersteve8]

That violin change at 3 mins hit hard. Just brilliant the whole thing

[@sj19660]

What was the violinist name?

[@jasonkempdialog]

Read somewhere that it is Colm Mac Con Iomaire @@sj19660

[@owenbrowne3068]

​@@sj19660Colm Mac Con Iomaire

[@sj19660]

@@owenbrowne3068 thankyou very much.

[@bobhadland2554]

The violinist was superb. What a send off for Shane who invented the the best Christmas song ever. R.I.P no more sorrows or woes. You are singing with the angels in heaven now. God bless Shane Mc Gowan.

[@Niiiiiiiiiii]

Why do we try not to cry listening to this ? You’re a legend Nick, and god bless Shane x

[@Dwaldron3333]

I cried.

[@MarkRichter-wn3jw]

Me too@@Dwaldron3333

[@Dave-im3lm]

I didn't..but it was moving

[@bobbaxter952]

​@@Dwaldron3333Me too!!I liked the Pogues but had never heard this song until a couple of weeks ago,i just stumbled on it,love it!

[@rasmusrosengren9092]

​@@Dwaldron3333me too. Me too. ❤️🙏

[@isabellesarahwood5005]

Such a beautiful song and so wonderfully sad and emotive . This must have been incredibly difficult for Nick Cave , as he would have wanted to do his friend justice but filled with such strong feelings himself. God bless x took me back to my beautiful sisters funeral doing her eulogy. One of the hardest days of my life ♥️

[@vagabondushibernicus]

Watching the funeral and old material over the last few days has turned my heart to putty….. every song has me crying like a baby!😭

[@sheilamoon1412]

So much pain and beauty in his voice and in Shane's words.

[@rainey2764]

Absolutely brilliant. Well done. Shane would’ve loved it. 🥺

[@felisebatchelor6720]

So beautifully sung Nick. Wonderful playing by the fiddler and other musos. Appreciate being at Shane’s service here in Aus via the online transmission. 🌿🎼🌿💚🌿🎶🌿

[@littleghostfilms3012]

We never know what the song means, but we know how it makes us feel, and that's all that ever matters. Bless Shane, and Sinead, and all the artists who shakes us up inside with their anger, beauty, dreams, and madnesses.

[@edithbreitenberger2851]

This song is full off love, power and hope....for a good journey

[@spiritofmaynardtrent]

A stunning beautiful and deeply touching tribute to Shane from his friend Nick Cave. So wonderful and heartfelt. It touches me deeply! Thank you so much Nick.❤

[@evelanpatton]

Beautiful. For hundreds of years to come, this song will have meaning-from such a fantastically brilliant songster.

[@hs4974]

"I've been loving you along time, down all the years down all the days, and i cried at all your troubles, smiled at your funny little ways.... Now this song is over. We'll never find out what it means. Still, theres a light i hold before me before me and you're the measure of my dreams" Amazing how, when he wrote those words, Shane was never talking about himself, but sung now in tribute to him they sum up exactly how so many people, both those who knew and loved him personally and those who admired him from afar, feel about the great man. And Nick, on the verge of tears, sang it to perfection. God speed shane, thanks for telling us all your sorrows and singing us all your joys.

[@gittaraichmann2533]

the most beautiful funeral, my favourite songs, beautiful speeches, everything shows the inmense legacy that Shane left us of beauty and love 💚

[@lidiasaragaco4343]

So touching! Thank you Nick. Shane’s spirit will shine on forever.

[@jacquelineohare6411]

Beautiful , powerful and tender . Music rarely reaches these heights , Superb Nick !

[@silviaragnoli3166]

God bless you Shane❤from Italy

[@martinecolon1613]

❤❤❤❤😢beautiful … tears on my face … so so good !

[@lindaresendes9070]

Breathtaking

[@SuperRiddlers]

Wow. This truly fabulous. Nick Cave is utter class. I'd have been in bits in the church

[@hm7237]

Made me cry....so heartfelt❤ stunning version...resonates with anyone who has ever worked in London and experienced their own rainy night in Soho😢 💔

[@pmcbMadeInIreland]

Beautiful song, wonderfully performed

[@seamuscarmody6579]

Think I've got something in my eye 😢

[@andyfreeman7441]

I've watched this a few times now, cried a little each time - very powerful and moving performance of a wonderful song.