Dawnrazor Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Died at 65. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just came up on my news feed. Died following a long illness. http://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1130/1419329-pogues-frontman-shane-macgowan-dies-aged-65/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I feared the worst when I saw recent photos of him. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Legendary caner and lyrical genius Shane McGowan has passed away aged 65. Such a shame his talent was wasted at the bottom of a bottle. He can waltz with Kirsty McColl in heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just got a newsflash from the BBC. Dead at 65 and he’s been ill for quite some time. Fair play to him lasting that long he had quite the wild life. Great lyricist, songs like A Pair Of Brown Eyes showed beautiful poetry. Also a an epic version of The Band Played Waltzing Matilda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Mods please merge. Hadn’t seen the previous thread on the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, frankblack said: I feared the worst when I saw recent photos of him. RIP. The photos his partner was putting on social media were quite shocking though she was obviously posting them with good intentions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Sad to hear that. A decent live band back in the day and he was a gifted song writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 That absolutely sucks. One of the first bands I ever saw live in the early 90s and always loved their first four albums. Some of the songwriting is just incredible. I'm a man you don't meet every day is one if my favourite songs ever. Kind of surprised he lived as long as he did tbh. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midloth_Iain Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 FoNY will be played more than ever this Christmas. RIP Shane & Kirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Geordie Walker and Shane McGowan within days and almost the same age. A few months ago Algy Ward (Damned, Saints) at almost the same age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 29 minutes ago, frankblack said: I feared the worst when I saw recent photos of him. RIP. Yeah, saw those. He was knocking on the door there. Been some year for departed musical talents - his pal Sinead not long ago. What a talent he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Creator of the greatest Christmas song ever, which I will have immense joy in playing tomorrow as it is acceptable. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 A genuine genius RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Just now, The new West End said: A genuine genius RIP Indeed, it'll only be now that people will really appreciate his son writing talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Ah, loved that guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Ah that is sad. I love the Pogues and the Popes. RIP Shane. Two of my particular favourites.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 An absolute talent. RIP to one of my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 First saw the Pogues when I was 14/15, last saw them in Glasgow at the 02 during their final tour in 2013 and a fair few times inbetween. Was at the Barrowlands the night the Pogues lined up with Strummer, Kirsty McColl and a few of The Specials and brought the olace down. MacGowan was a once in a generation underated songwriter. He could have you in tears ine minute, ripping your heart out the next then jigging like a fury the next. The first 3 Pogues albums along with the Poguetry In Motion EP were the soundtrack to my young life, be it his own writing or that of others they covered. Other bands came and went, some staying longer than others but the Pogues remained. Even after he left/was sacked he knocked out a few good tunes on the 2 Popes albums. Ill be blasting them out this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Салатные палочки said: Ah that is sad. I love the Pogues and the Popes. RIP Shane. Two of my particular favourites.... A Pair of Brown Eyes is my ultimate Pogues song. It's just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Rest in peace . Gives me hope that I could have 35 years left if that nutter made it to 65 I recommend the documentary about the making of the song Fairytale of New York to anyone who wants a laugh and an interesting hour of television Edited November 30, 2023 by Sooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the posh bit Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Brilliance personified. Sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo89 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, been here before said: First saw the Pogues when I was 14/15, last saw them in Glasgow at the 02 during their final tour in 2013 and a fair few times inbetween. Was at the Barrowlands the night the Pogues lined up with Strummer, Kirsty McColl and a few of The Specials and brought the olace down. MacGowan was a once in a generation underated songwriter. He could have you in tears ine minute, ripping your heart out the next then jigging like a fury the next. The first 3 Pogues albums along with the Poguetry In Motion EP were the soundtrack to my young life, be it his own writing or that of others they covered. Other bands came and went, some staying longer than others but the Pogues remained. Even after he left/was sacked he knocked out a few good tunes on the 2 Popes albums. Ill be blasting them out this weekend. Which one, Tyson or Tommy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I am not a fan of the pogues. I recognize genuine talent when I hear and see it. Sixty Five is considered young nowadays. RIP Shane McGowan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Sad news 😞 Fairytale of New York to be Christmas No.1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, iantjambo said: Sad news 😞 Fairytale of New York to be Christmas No.1? What I thought to. Imagine there will be some kind of a campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Australis said: What I thought to. Imagine there will be some kind of a campaign. I would assume so. Both the singers have passed away now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 15 minutes ago, iantjambo said: Sad news 😞 Fairytale of New York to be Christmas No.1? Didn't know but it only made it to No 2 when originally released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, been here before said: First saw the Pogues when I was 14/15, last saw them in Glasgow at the 02 during their final tour in 2013 and a fair few times inbetween. Was at the Barrowlands the night the Pogues lined up with Strummer, Kirsty McColl and a few of The Specials and brought the olace down. MacGowan was a once in a generation underated songwriter. He could have you in tears ine minute, ripping your heart out the next then jigging like a fury the next. The first 3 Pogues albums along with the Poguetry In Motion EP were the soundtrack to my young life, be it his own writing or that of others they covered. Other bands came and went, some staying longer than others but the Pogues remained. Even after he left/was sacked he knocked out a few good tunes on the 2 Popes albums. Ill be blasting them out this weekend. That's some line-up. What a memory to have. First Popes album is a classic. Bad boy Johnny Depp is on it too IIRC. Jealous as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, Gundermann said: That's some line-up. What a memory to have. First Popes album is a classic. Bad boy Johnny Depp is on it too IIRC. Jealous as. Aye. Kirtsy McColl was there on the back of Fairytale, the boys in The Specials were part of the band who were supporting (whose name I forget now) and Strummer was kicking about with the Pogues at that point. If memory serves they done London Calling, I Fought The Law and Rudi, A Message To You. There's a bit of me thats sure some of it was recorded and might be on the back of a 12" but Im not going up to the loft to check 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, been here before said: First saw the Pogues when I was 14/15, last saw them in Glasgow at the 02 during their final tour in 2013 and a fair few times inbetween. Was at the Barrowlands the night the Pogues lined up with Strummer, Kirsty McColl and a few of The Specials and brought the olace down. MacGowan was a once in a generation underated songwriter. He could have you in tears ine minute, ripping your heart out the next then jigging like a fury the next. The first 3 Pogues albums along with the Poguetry In Motion EP were the soundtrack to my young life, be it his own writing or that of others they covered. Other bands came and went, some staying longer than others but the Pogues remained. Even after he left/was sacked he knocked out a few good tunes on the 2 Popes albums. Ill be blasting them out this weekend. What year was that? I saw them at the SECC in December 98 and Ko, Kirsty and the Specials were there too. The place was bedlum and I lost a trainer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) 40 minutes ago, been here before said: Aye. Kirtsy McColl was there on the back of Fairytale, the boys in The Specials were part of the band who were supporting (whose name I forget now) and Strummer was kicking about with the Pogues at that point. If memory serves they done London Calling, I Fought The Law and Rudi, A Message To You. There's a bit of me thats sure some of it was recorded and might be on the back of a 12" but Im not going up to the loft to check 😄 Id need to check but 89ish or there abouts. Edited November 30, 2023 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 20 minutes ago, been here before said: Id need to check but 89ish or there abouts. I meant December 88! The stage set had a phone box on it and the songs tie in with what you heard. I thought the gig I was at was special too! I saw them a couple of times at the Playhouse in the mid 80s and they didnt disappoint. Very talented musicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I seem to recall that Strummer was the de facto lead singer and proper band member for a while when McGowan was out of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Great talent. Surprised he reached 65 tbh. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Gundermann said: Didn't know but it only made it to No 2 when originally released. Yeah, Always on my Mind - Pet Shop Boys, took top spot in 1987. Bookies already have it as 1/4 favourite to be number 1 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The new West End Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Tazio said: I seem to recall that Strummer was the de facto lead singer and proper band member for a while when McGowan was out of the game. Certainly was when they played the Playhouse A few good bootlegs kicking about iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, iantjambo said: Yeah, Always on my Mind - Pet Shop Boys, took top spot in 1987. Bookies already have it as 1/4 favourite to be number 1 this year. Could be worse I suppose. Not Joe Dolce at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, iantjambo said: Yeah, Always on my Mind - Pet Shop Boys, took top spot in 1987. Bookies already have it as 1/4 favourite to be number 1 this year. Great cover by the Pet Shop Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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New Town Loafer Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 17 hours ago, Homme said: A Pair of Brown Eyes is my ultimate Pogues song. It's just perfect. Came to that song through Christy Moore. Lovely song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 A great talented guy who lived the hard life a little too much ,some very soulful words in his songs . I'm sure fairy tale will get to number one . Just hope the type of folk McGowan would have detested (daily mail ,tufton street cretins ) don't stir up a totaly manufactured antiwoke fest over a certainly lyric . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 21 minutes ago, ToadKiller Dog said: totaly manufactured antiwoke fest over a certainly lyric Happened a few years ago... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/pogues-fairytale-new-york-lyrics-19307294.amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Working from home today and got the Pogues playing in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 5 hours ago, New Town Loafer said: Came to that song through Christy Moore. Lovely song. You've probably heard this. Now that it's officially December I feel I can post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: You've probably heard this. Now that it's officially December I feel I can post it. Yep, quite liked that version too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 His funeral screened live on bbc news and sky . It’s a great service and has been rocking at times, even singing “ the fairy tale of New York “ ( with all the lyrics ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, JudyJudyJudy said: His funeral screened live on bbc news and sky . It’s a great service and has been rocking at times, even singing “ the fairy tale of New York “ ( with all the lyrics ) . The singing of Fairytale is on Sky News site in full absolutely brilliant https://news.sky.com/video/share-13025806 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 When I die I would like people, especially my wife, to be considerably more upset at my funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 32 minutes ago, manaliveits105 said: The singing of Fairytale is on Sky News site in full absolutely brilliant https://news.sky.com/video/share-13025806 😭😭😭😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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