Pogues, Fairytale of New York and Hozier

The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” Has Long Been Subject of Controversy, Songwriter Says That’s the Point
Controversy has surrounded the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" for decades, and songwriter Shane MacGowan said that was the whole point.
Hozier Plays the Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” on Saturday Night Live: Watch
The Irish musician also performed one of former President Barack Obama’s favorite songs, “Too Sweet,” in his return to the NBC program
Hozier Covers The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” on SNL: Watch
A special performance from Saturday Night Live's Christmas episode. Hozier Covers The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” on SNL: Watch
Hozier covers "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues on SNL
Hozier starred as the musical guest for one of the final shows of the year on Saturday Night Live. Returning to SNL after a decade, Hozier treated viewers to a performance of his number one single, "Too Sweet", as well as a special festive number, "Fairytale Of New York", by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.
Hozier Brings Christmas Vibes to ‘Saturday Night Live’ With Emotional Performance and Changed Lyrics to ‘Fairytale of New York’
Hozier performed on "SNL's" Christmas edition, and for his second song, the Irish artist paid tribute to the Pogues' classic "Fairytale of New York."
‘SNL’: Watch Hozier Perform Hit Song ‘Too Sweet,’ Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’
The Irish singer makes his second SNL appearance showcasing his 2024 standout track and covering a Christmas classic
Fans praise Hozier’s ‘fabulous rendition’ of The Pogues’ ‘iconic’ song in tribute to late Shane MacGowan
HOZIER’S fans have all praised his “fabulous” performance paying tribute to the late Shane MacGowan. The Wicklow native ...
Watch legendary band The Pogues reform a year after frontman Shane MacGowan’s death featuring special guest stars
THE Pogues fans have gone wild after the legendary band reunited for a special gig one year after the death of Shane MacGowan ...
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LISTEN: Get into the Irish Christmas spirit with this festive Spotify playlist
This Irish Christmas playlist from Spotify is described as a "selection box of Christmas tracks from Ireland's finest." ...
The Pogues at 3Arena: Applause rang out into the night, the crowd singing their way out on to the quays
A stacked line-up including members of Fontaines DC, Lankum and The Mary Wallopers delivers a brilliantly infectious ...
Watch Fontaines D.C. Singer Grian Chatten Perform With Surviving Members of The Pogues at Dublin Show
Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten joined The Pogues at a show in Dublin Tuesday evening (Dec. 17) to perform one of the band's ...
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Hozier’s SNL Performance Reignites Christmas Song Controversy, Highlighting the Irony Behind Censored Slur
There is no Christmas song more controversial than The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York," and now, Hozier's done a take on it.
‘My dad managed the Pogues. I’ve refused to let the sense of loss take over at Christmas’
Growing up as part of The Pogues family, Shannon Murray, daughter of the band’s manager Frank Murray, explains how Fairytale ...
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Gig review: The Pogues and friends provide rousing revival of debut album at 3Arena
The Pogues' concert in Dublin to mark the 40th anniversary of Red Roses For Me included an emotional speech from Victoria ...
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How Jimi Hendrix became an unlikely influence upon Irish folk-punk legends The Pogues
Shane MacGowan and Spider Stacy loved Jimi Hendrix, but The Pogues were never going to sound like Seattle's legendary guitar ...