The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65 | BBC News
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- The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65, after a lengthy illness.
The singer-songwriter’s hits include Christmas classic Fairytale of New York, and A Pair of Brown Eyes.
He fronted the Irish punk band until their break-up in 2014.
A statement from MacGowan's spokesperson confirmed he "died peacefully at 3.30am this morning (30 November) with his wife and sister by his side".
MacGowan had recently been hospitalised after being diagnosed with encephalitis, and also had well-documented problems with drugs and alcohol.
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Very sad to hear the news that Shane McGowan has died. He was a lyrical genius …with songs about chancers, drinkers, lovers, poets and scoundrels. He invented a new style of music that combined punk attitude with traditional Irish rhythms. RIP.
He was a fake "Irishman" who financed the Warrington bombings.
who can ever forget his Christmas duet with Kirsty McCall and " a Fairytale in New York " RIP to both of them !
Definitely can't forget her❤
Rip to them both
heard others trying to sing the song but no one gets near them....best xmas song ever...the video is just great
Who would've thought at that point in time.mcgowan would've outlived McColl
@@mrandmrsward2018The homophobic one?
Saw him with The Pogues a few times, they were always superb..he was a true great
My dad was his GP. RIP Shane. 🙏
I’ve been to several live shows and he/ they were fantastic! Everyone pogoing, dancing and singing along! Great memories R.I.P.
Мой друг! Будь здоров! Задумайся над тем, что создатель войн не человек, а сам невидимый высший паразитический разум. Есть один эзотерик, ты не поверишь, но тебе будет интересно. Отыщи, Невиновность человека в мироздании! Кармы не существует, она навязанная! Понятие человек биоробот! Будешь удивлён.
Sadly only saw them once but as you say had a rippin' time of it.
Best Christmas song ever, a beautiful legacy. RIP Shane. 💔
Shane and Ronnie Drew singing together. Fan-bloody-tastic.
R.I.P Shane. A true artistic genius.
One of the greatest song writers of the century.. RIP Mr MacGowan 😢
Shane's singing in paradise ❤☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🪷🍺🍺🍺
Thank you, Shane MacGowan for providing me the soundtrack of my youth.
Shane RIP, your music and poetry will live on
Tonight I just want to hear his voice sing. RIP
Rip Shane and Sinead both geniuses both gone way too young and in the same year. Haunted - one of the best duets ever.
Will never be forgotten. Rip Beuitfull man❤
In reality he was a man with considerable problems. There's a price for everything.
@@Dingbat-tb5wzwho?
@@Dingbat-tb5wz in reality millions of people in this world have considerable problems but they still live their lives the best they can ✌️
@@anniegrath1417 Indeed. Your point?
RIP Shane. Absolute legend.
best xmas song ever...he was born on xmas day....and by all accounts a real nice man
RIP Shane MacGowan
Rest In Peace Shane McGowan. Thank you for your music and what you've given us! Fly high!
WHAT MUSIC? HE SANG LIKE A CAT BEING STRANGLED
A poet and so much more than the Fairy-tale....one of his best The last time I saw you was down at the Greeks
There was whiskey on Sunday and tears on our cheeks
You sang me a song that was pure as the breeze
On a road leading up Glenaveigh
I sat for a while at the cross at Finnoe
Where young lovers would meet when the flowers were in bloom
Heard the men coming home from the fair at Shinrone
Their hearts in Tipperary wherever they go
Take my hand and dry your tears, babe
Take my hand, forget your fears, babe
There's no pain, there's no more sorrow
They're all gone, gone in the years, babe
I sat for a while by the gap in the wall
Found a rusty tin can and an old hurley ball
Heard the cards being dealt and the rosary called
And a fiddle playing "Sean Dun Na Ngall"
And the next time I see you we'll be down at the Greeks
There'll be whiskey on Sunday and tears on our cheeks
For it's stupid to laugh and it's useless to bawl
'Bout a rusty tin can and an old hurley ball
Take my hand and dry your tears, babe
Take my hand, forget your fears, babe
There's no pain, there's no more sorrow
They're all gone, gone in the years, babe
So I walked as the day was dawning
Where small birds sang and leaves were falling
Where we once watched the row boats landing
By the broad majestic Shannon
Thanks
Remembering
Kirsty MacColl (1959-2000) 🌷
Condolences to all the family members of Shane, ❤
Rip. Absolute legend
Sad, I’m surprised he made it to that age to be honest
Мой друг! Будь здоров! Задумайся над тем, что создатель войн не человек, а сам невидимый высший паразитический разум. Есть один эзотерик, ты не поверишь, но тебе будет интересно. Отыщи, Невиновность человека в мироздании! Кармы не существует, она навязанная! Понятие человек биоробот! Будешь удивлён.
Utter garbage from an idiot who has forgotten this is about Shane McGowan.
The first time I saw him and The Pogues I was 23 in London, Uk, 1985. It would be 1 of 4 times. I was lucky to see him preform with Nick Cave in 1992, for a fundraiser. The news of his passing has gutted me.
In other news, shares in Guinness, Jameson whiskey and Benson and Hedges dropped 10 points.
Here’s to you sir, thanks for the songs and the craic . Bless ya 🙏
They wouldn’t be part of a certain boycott would they???
Rip off prices
I'm surprised, Shane lived this long
Truest comment here. Thankfully not the cringe Legend, Genuis, Most talented ever and so on and so on.
After jibjabs, ya right
@@paolobenmore3504 wow negative nelly 😅 to most people he was a poet and a great artist, yes he had problems like millions of others in the world but he lived his life , and him and Kirsty will always be remembered at Christmas for that song, perhaps you should listen to some of his poetry, oh and merry Christmas to you!
Been a fan for the start, fantastic lyrics and so many great song's, may be singing with kirsty at Xmas.i work in London many years ago with load of Irish and we had sing a long to Shane's song's even stand on London Bridge ,god bless him and his family ❤❤
Dirty Old Town was written by Ewan McColl - Kirsty's father. RIP Shane - the best.
His Christmas song ia probably one of the only ones that doesn't drive me mental and want to destroy the music source when they start polluting the airways in November. Fairytale of New York is a great song. RIP Another day of sad news .
And Bing Crosby White Christmas, another classic.
Pouring one out for Shane tonight. He was a great poet and his absence will be felt.
R.I.P. Sir.
I cant ever forget seeing him in Cambridge. Halfway through the set fell straight back flat out...got up carried on. Great xmas song...
May the road rise to meet you Shane, may the wind be always at your back and until we meet again may your God hold you in the palm of his hand. We have lost Christy, Sinead and Shane this year, there will be rockin’ in the halls of heaven tonight.
My sympathy to Victoria and his family and all who loved him. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪♥️♥️♥️
I'M raising a glass in a toast to the unique and original singer Shane McGowan, who was also an extraordinary songwriter!
Rainy Night In Soho one of my favourite.
R.I.P SHANE
Saturday, 9th december 2023. I was at on the upper tof Moleneux stadium before wolves vs forest. Then the pogues song "Dirty ol' town" started playing. Just shows you how strong and respectful the pack is.😢🐺
A poet can Survive anything but a Misprint 👌☝️A Multi talented Genius 🫶🏼 forever Missed Never Forgotten ..One of the Eternal Greats 💪💪☝️🤲❤️
RIP Shane , and Thank You very much
R.I.P.
Shane MacGowan
The best Christmas Song ever !
Let me go boys, let me go ..... RIP Shane. ☘
This man will never get the recognition for the musician he was. An absolute legend.
Rock on pal, true legend!!
Un-replacable
Lets 🙏 fairytale of new york finally reaches number 1 for Christmas 2023 ..The man was a legend and deserves it.. RIP lovely you will be missed by your fans 😢❤
RIP Shane, thank you for the music and beautiful Lyrics! We love you. You will ever be in our hearts. Condolences to his Family and Friends
Such sad news. My thoughts go out to his wife and family.
What a lovable gentleman Pogue.
I only know him for fairytale of New York, but that was sophie magical song, how he made that song work was musical genius
Well I know which Christmas song I'll have on repeat this year
Good man Shane 🇮🇪 RIP
Back to the ether Shane you’ll live on forever with the music you left us in this manifestation
So Sad . It has to be said though he lived a full life and his family and friends will know this and take comfort no doubt. Every Christmas folks will remember him as well. R.I.P
It’s summer here in Siam Shane
God bless you for the songs 🙏
One of his best songs!
Rest well Shane Mc Gowan and thanks for your musical genius.
Condolences to his wonderful wife Victoria and his family and friends .
I was listening to that very song this morning and wondering how long he’d last 😔 sad day indeed
😢
Rip Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan, you will be missed
The world will never be the same
memories of the Roxy, R.I.P Shane...
He was a wonderful being, a great lyricist, musician and a poet. RIP Shane MacGowan 😭😢
You'll be missed.❤The Pogues forever! 🎸
From a fellow from France🙏🍻🍺🎸🎹🪕🎻🎺🎷🇮🇪 🌹☘
Deeply saddened to hear of Shane’s passing, may he be at peace. 🎵🖤
Legend. Rest in peace Shane. I saw you live once but you were too inebriated to sing, still love you tho.
inebriated!
r i p Shane, now you can sing Fairy Tale of New York with Kirsty McColl in the pub in the sky
Pair of tramps
Светлая память этому парню. Покойся с миром. С уважением , из России.
Он бы не целовал Путину задницу
RIP mate. Your music will always be remembered
I never think about the Christmas song. I thought they were so cool and unique when I discovered their music around 1989...very sad
Genius songwriter
Pissed,Stoned,off his face,! And "Brilliant throughout!.
Love that song rip Shane and Kirsty
Sad, I hope he is on a better place, RIP
I saw the Pogues in 1988
In Boston
Shane had his song lyrics in his hand
There was a blower fan behind the band as they maniacally played
That made them look
Like Pirates
And Shane the captain of the ship
Thousands are sailing
was fantastic ...
And Yeah Yeah Yeah
No cell phones
Just pure raw and emotive energy
RIP
Shane
Excellent timing. He should finally get the Christmas #1 spot he so coveted. Failed to make the top spot back in 1987 due to the genius of the Pet Shop Boys with 'Always On My Mind'. I never thought he'd outlive McColl though.
Rip Shane 💔🙏🏽
One of the best in my lifetime. Thank you Shane
Heaven will change forever with you becoming the latest citizen Mr Shawn McGowan,
Rest in peace Shane legend
I am Japanese.but I love his music.thanks!
Will miss you fantastic voice amazing guy love ❤️ RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️⭐️⭐️👏👏☘️☘️☘️
Shane ❤❤❤
R.I.P Shane Patrick Lysaght Macgowan you shall always be the Fairytale Of New York! Go and continue the good times in Heaven with your dear friend Kirsty Maccoll 😢😢❤❤
RIP you legend
Poor Shane, cut short by the BBC yet again 😮🇬🇧👍♥️🌈
Dirty Old Town. 😉Boy, he sang it like he meant it.
Shane 🙏✝️
Look out heaven a legends on the way ... R.I.P Shane
R.I.P. Shane, Lyrical Genius, Poetic Champion,
Booze. Ive lost my best mates and its tough. Beautiful Man.
A beautiful genius a beautiful soul a beautiful man god bless you shane for spending time with us ❤️
RIP Shane
R.I.P Legend
Godbless you Shane..saw the Pogues at Kentish Town...actually preferred Christmas Lullaby a great overlooked song
R. I. P. 🙏
So very sad… rest in peace Shane…. You brought so much happiness to everyone… please remember that 🧡🧡🧡
I could have been someone but so could anyone, rip Shane 🙏
Condolences
Rest with a song in peace Shane m
R.I.P. beautiful, creative soul
I had never heard of him until now
He did well to get to 65.
R.I.P. Shane you will be able to be with kirsty
now this Christmas when we here fairytale
of New York we will think of you 😢
We know what's going to be number 1 this Christmas..
RIP fella 🙏
The best lyrics writer ever
The absolute best. 😎
R.I.P. Shane. A lot was taken from you in order to get a lot out of you. In many ways you held firm.