"I was at my peak" - Shane MacGowan Extended Interview on Fairytale of New York (2007)
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- On 18 December 2007, Shane MacGowan sat down for an interview with ITN's Stephanie West. The lead singer and primary songwriter of The Pogues, MacGowan discussed his memories of recording their Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York - most of the lyrics having been written by MacGowan while he was recovering from double pneumonia in a hospital bed in Malmö, Sweden, in late 1985. He also gave his thoughts on BBC Radio 1's decision to play the song uncut, having previously censored certain lyrics. As well as the origins of Fairytale, MacGowan told West about his childhood years spent in Ireland and how it felt to have been born on Christmas day.
It was announced bon 30 November 2023 that Shane MacGowan had died aged 65 after a long period of ill health. Tributes to the power and influence of his songwriting have been paid by his fellow band members and artists across the music industry.
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00:00 Introduction
01:16 Interview
01:55 On writing Fairytale of New York
03:29 On why people love Fairytale of New York
03:50 On recording with Kirsty MacColl
04:31 On Radio 1 censoring the lyrics
04:50 On being easygoing with his lyrics
05:29 On the death of Kirsty MacColl
06:19 On Fairytale of New York being a romantic song
07:05 On turning 50
07:41 On being born on Christmas Day
08:29 On his lyrical influences
09:52 On writing the lyrics to Fairytale of New York
11:33 On whether he would like it to reach Number 1
12:14 On Pet Shop Boys having the Christmas number 1 in 1987
13:04 On lyrical censorship
15:06 Reading Shane's angels
18:30 Shane watches TV
20:44 Drinks monitor
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Shane. I love him. He said that he could "write the lyrics until the Cows come home, and the Melodies lend themselves."
He was so giving and patient during this interview , A real gentleman. Shane was one of a kind. R.I.P Shane.
Nice fella but he doesn't have the class to clean up for an interview, he's stuck in a sewer of his own making.
patient.......fucking hell...state of him
...under the effects of liquors what do you expect...and what a weir sounds he makes...not funny
@@user-jm7ds1ii9fyes we know his brain was swimming in vodka his whole life.
@@johnsmith1474Have sone respect rip Shane
One of Irelands greatest song writers and many say one of the best poets Ireland ever had . R.I.P Shane
He weren't even irish
@@jioel get your facts right, he was 100% Irish, also The Pogues were also Irish🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘
@@michaelfoley9904 he weren't even born in Ireland. I don't get it
Couldn't agree more. Shane stands tall with all the great Irish poets.
A great songwriter and lyricist.
Despite were he was born, conceived in Ireland, Shane always considered himself to be Irish.
Goodnight and god bless, Shane.
Sleep well.
@@jioel he might have an english accent, but he considers himself Irish ,just like the Pogues. 🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘🇮🇪☘
Such patience with such inane questions. Shane, you were a legend man.
Patience? Get real. His head is shot from beer and gear.
Yeah, but brilliance before the scourge of alcohol, like Dylan Thomas.
@@jezzdavis9059
You’re disrespectful he’s got more going on in his little finger than your whole head
You eejit
I was born on Christmas day . I was so poor . I was lucky to get one present. I will be 66 this year 2023 . I just got back from holiday in Havana and am going back again soon . I have a woman there . Now I count everyday of my life . I'm so lucky . Drinking and drugs will kill a person . 100% RIP Shane. Safe trip man .
Lots of thoughts to Shane´s lovely wife, Victoria. I learned so much listening to a few sentences from her. Such a wise person.
True legend who was judged by many but he was the most realist and modest man ever, a genius who will only be fully recognised after his death so sad, RIP Shane you great singer songwriter and man enjoy paradise💚🇮🇪❤️🙏💚
can you say names who judged him, it seems people make stuff up. never heard anyone saying bad stuff. sure everbody knew he was a drunk, but nobody judged. not back then, maybe now in the youtube era, could be. now everything is being judged. what a waste of time is it now, but back then no not really.
A man of infinite talent and superhuman patience.
Get a grip
my kind of sense of humor, love his laugh ,especially whenever he's asked a stupid question, he was the best, love him! sure is missed already xx
Fly high Shane-the angels are happy to see you-God bless you beauty
He was one of the greatest Poet and composer of Our Time. I cant realize He is gone
Legends never die
Very patient with this interview. The questions were ridiculous.
They often were especially the Pat Kenny interview
A prime example of never judge a book by it's cover! Shane was a wordsmith and I'm just listening to some of his great songs for the first time. His lyrics tell the story of the Irish abroad, from London and Liverpool to New York and Boston and elsewhere. The second generation also and their experiences. Fair play to you Shane. Rest in peace 🕊️✌️🙏✝️🍺
and fair play to you for what you said because it is completely true
Loved Shane’s laugh. He was truly one of a kind. God bless you legend.
I love how hard he made reporters work with his I don't care attitude 💚 will be sorely missed 💔
If you don’t care then don’t do the interview
This felt like just hanging with the master. Great conversational interview. Rest easy Shane.
Man was a musical poet. RIP, Mr MacGowan. Your music will stand the test of time. Thank you, Sir.
Did you watch the interview? He just said how he didn't do the music
A true artist and an amazing, beautiful human. God Bless You Shane, your music and poetry will Live forever!
Says more about Radio 1 than me, love that, get in there Shane, RIP man!
God bless you Shane, thank you so much for all the great times. I saw you and the band 5 times and it was always special, it breaks my heart you’re gone, 2023bis the most horrible year with my mum and you passing. ❤❤❤
My Mum passed too this year, so did Sinead and Christy Dignam from Aslan. Such a hard year, RIP to your Mum ❤
2023 has been pretty rough, my condolences and love to you both ❤
My Sister and myself saw him in New York 1986, my sister and Mum both passed away this summer 6 weeks apart, this year has been terrible, so many have gone, they were gentler times, and people were more Honest, they are in a better place for sure,
You gotta Love Shane he was a lovely soul! He’s got more patience than I’d have with those inane questions
Says more' about radio 1 than me, nice answer Shane 😂😂😂
🕯🖤RIP♡Shane🖤🕯You'll never be forgotten❤...what a legend...I♡his music + lyrics + his irish background so much🖤
Rest in peace Shane, best Christmas song ever xxx
Gorgeous man, kind and gentle ~ the world will miss him. RIP Shane x
Shane was a happy, happy, happy man, he had the greatest life, he had the most reckless fun, he did not hurt anyone, he gave the greatest joy to millions of people all over the world, Shane was from an older time, The songs, the music and the stories of Shane McGowan and the Pogues. Shane is now resting in eternal peace in heaven with Phil Lynott Brendan Behan and the gang
He hurt himself with drink and drug's what u on about
@@ronancoffey6729 I am on about something that you do not know about
He loved the drink doesn't mean he wasn't happy listen to those closest to him he was happy he lived life his way that made him happy
It sounds like I have hurt your feelings and for that, I am very sorry. The only guilty of Shanes's dinking & drug taking was Shane, He never blamed anyone for that so don't you take on the guilt.
@@debratansey6074 You got that completely correct tip
I'm an older Irish person and love shane and his music.so sad about his passing.its like he's my friend .😢
That laugh is just brilliant
Me too. 😢...
Isn't that laugh the best ever? And his answers are thoughtful and honest....he's going to be so missed. Xxxxx
What a beautiful soul.
R.I.P Shane 🙏
Shane, so very special..the gentle genuine beauty of his soul and spirit shine through here again. Beautiful insightful lyrics and music he made
Shane McGowan you’ll always be a LEGEND in life and in death RIP
He is so sweet.
The real deal our Shane.You have joined all the great poets Shane.
Took him a while to think but one of the most coherent interviews I’ve heard from him. What a bloke. RIP.
Yes, took him a while to answer , because they where thoughtful answers, worth more than any amount of glib repartee ! And that laugh....that laugh itself is a gift to mankind !!! Love ya Shane !!!
Look up The Pogues Special by Antoine de caunes, he speaks really quick en lively there, quick with his answers too.
Just before his speech got messed up and he started mumbling.
Beannacht De le anam Shane.🙏.Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories and for all the great songs you shared with us.
He had amazing talent. May he rest in peace 💖 🙏
looking at the book on his table I think all Irish love history even if its not about their homeland. The best Xmas gift for us all the day Shane was born.
I think he was born in England.
He loved to read.
@@glasshalffull8471 He was but both his parents were Irish. And if all the English that were born in Ireland would be Irish the troubles would have not happened
RIP Shane, and let's get New York to number one this Christmas. Johnny Depp and others gave you a brilliant send-off last week. You'll be missed by many
Best singer and songwriter of all times. I wouldn't be doing music if it wasn't for Shane.
Shane was and always my favourite person
i say person as at times he looke so sad or exposed om this vid.
Addiction is a disease, he wss fed alcohol since age 5 ( not judging his parents)
I am a suffering Alcoholic and im proud because because despite 3 treatment centers not acxepting my ptsd diagnoses i will not give up
It's my fav Christmas song I never get sick of Listoning to it brilliance
Always bothers me that people interviewing were condescending and didn't listen to his beautiful, often witty, words. He was aware of it, and his own deteriorating health, but too polite to say.
Fairytale of new York is the best Xmas song of all time in my humble opinion
Too true @shaunosullivan2861
Are you serious?.....What about The Wham.
@@glasshalffull8471 cheesy synth pop with generic lyrics . Fairytale is much better
@@paulmcgrath6118 I was joking, I do like Chris Rea's Driving home song though.
What a guy... so adorable!
Brilliant interview with Shane, great stuff, god bless him, rip 👌❤️
Such a sweet and caring man. RIP Shane 😢
how I love that cackle!
It is very nice to hear this interview ....to know the person behind the name. Thank you
Shane had the patience of a saint in this interview. Really innane and a bit condescending questions from people who didnt seem to know much about the music. They could have asked more interesting questions. Even so Shane answered graciously.
Thank you Shane,for the greatest Christmas song ever. Rip
Worst
@@jwillk42 obviously one of the best if not the best . Get a life , that bitterness you have will manifest into illness
Omg thats my card❤thank you shane❤❤❤ bless you - and enjoy heaven Irish rover ☘ 💪 🇮🇪- Mega 🍻 all round ♥
God bless.. A legend.. just can't get over the fact he's gone ... but on the other hand how he lasted so long .., no disrespect meant ... one in a million 😢❤
Don't play it or sing it if you don't like the lyrics. Simple as that. The rest of us love the song and wouldn't change the lyrics because it's offensive to the song writer. RIP
I love you Shane MacGowan - another beautiful creative man. ... I'm also an alcoholic. Alcohol is a drug. Tobacco is a drug. Freely available from the shops to buy in any quantity whenever you want. Long Live Society!
Why would u tell people your an alcohol
If you bleep a lyric do you mess with the whole song = *shane " Well no cos then everyone wants to know what the bleeps are 😁 he was class
I had no idea he was born on Christmas day. Why does that not surprise me.
So sad, a very talented man,at least he had a wife that loved him .I never knew him but he always fascinated me ,how he kept going ,had to be magic.
We’ll miss you.
Wow......what a painful interview for shane to have had to endure because the presenter is just so woeful with her questions.
He doesn’t seem too bothered here, he endured MUCH worse interviews
He's different,,,,,, A Great Artist
Rest in peace man
Keep Fairly tale of New York ordinal words like Shane said it’s says more about the people it offends!! there will always be people offended !! by something out there or someone boho.. 😢. He was an incredible man and not afraid of love and life condolences to his lovely wife and all the Macgowan Family.. R.I.P Shane 🙏❤️
Shane...I'm just sad because you're not physical anymore but you're eternal...bless you brother, see you soon!!!
Don't say see you soon, please hang around and stay with us for many more years
We're all eternal beings of energy 1 over phi minus 3 @@jamesbradshaw3389
Shane was so talented RIP
Legend
Great character ❤rip shane 🙏 😢
The man drank pints of GIN and VODKA raw for over 40 years lol. Absolutely awesome human
Being.
His laugh is just Gold!! RIP SHANE 🍀🌹🥃🍻🎤🚬🚬 Have a pint with Kirsty ❤
we love you Shane always rip
I see Shane was on a health kick there having the orange juice with the vodka.
Love love love ye shane💚🤍🧡🙏 11:46
I like the way he put Jesus before himself when asked about his birthday on Christmas Day
for irish folk music and even punk shane was shane what you see is what you get its sad that he wasnt appreciated living, rest in peace mate and sing loud and proud xx love to your wife
Oh, I never felt that what you saw was what you got with this amazing guy. Shane McGowan seemed so multilayered to me that it would take interviews with all who knew him to paint a picture of what he truly was. And even then, I don't know how deep you would get.
This fella was one of the greatest
It's funny in these days of vegans and political correction, Shane was a gun totting lyricist with utter brilliance and such intelligence and compassion. He was an utter genius of the like we are unlikely to see again. An Irish Lemmy. Both products of their time and the universe is a far better place for it.
Love you Shane. Do no rest in peace? Give them hell ❤❤❤❤❤
During the eternity he shall live in God's, Virgin's, all the Saints' peace , glory and happiness. We'll Always love Him. ❤😊❤
On the hammer...very obvious to detect..his priority... his life...RIP SIR..🙏🍻🤫👍❤️
As a irish citizen in co tyrone north Ireland 🇮🇪 a poet .a legend shane mc gowan is was and we irish will never forget u shane god look after shane and sinead o connor singing hauted in heaven RIP to my hero shane mc gowan and pogues. Still pogues today jan 2024 . Dec 6 th we lost the greatest poet. Soul who loved his homeland of Ireland and fams
Christ - Irish Republican
Miss you Shane, you're in that special place in Heaven reserved for Irelands Laochs. RIP.
Rip in peace Shane, really he was born on Christmas day? Gosh never knew that
Class bloke
Obviously had the patience of a saint to sit through those God awful questions. Fair play to ya Shane 💚
"I actually finished it up when I was having double pneumonia in Sweden."
"So is that where the idea came to you."
What a patient, gracious man indeed. Rest in Peace, Shane.
Huge Shane fan and never seen this interview. Thanks for uploading. He will be sorely missed
he was very great to see hem now . I will miss hem now . I really liked hem now . love from marlena casey . ❤️ 💕 💖 💓 ♥️.
Learn to spell it's him 😅
Sleep well my brother
Maybe he didn't,t want help,! But he should have been given it! God will take care of him now.
8 mins in they finally ask about the song writing.
Pretty damn good hair too, like all the great song writers, Bowie for example
😢❤
Happy birthday rip shane
RIP
Best laugh I have ever heard EVER
Imagine having this unique opportunity to interview such an incredible human, and all the interviewer does is ask the most banal questions
Shane.. you will celebrating with Christ. Happy Heavenly Shane
in the old days kings would be born on christmas day
Never liked the pogues, but i am facinated by The Power of shane Mac Gowan
Rest easy SHAIN
Learn to spell it's Shane 😅
@@ronancoffey6729 I Chill out I was in the Green zone Moaning The Great Man Haunted “ marvellous song and I do love him and Nick Cave what a wonderful world “
Legend !! R.I.P Shane, you will be missed 💖
well people of the uk you know what to do this christmas
Just thinking that.
I'm sure Shane, and I could have been good friends ...both being poets/writers would be interesting conversations we'd have ✍️ 🧠
leave him be.... the poet
Well said. Most songwriters hate having to try an answer questions about their songs and why people like them.