It’s good to see this man being fully appreciated for his mercurial talents following his passing. One of the true greats. I shed a tear, but with a twinkle in my eye. God speed Shane.
His passing has hit very hard , what a wonderful gift he had and how lucky are we to be able to still listen to his amazing lyrics .Rest in peace Shane .
No words can express what an inspiration Shane was for the downtrodden, abused, misunderstood, homeless, addicts, and love of poignant, meaningful music created by him and his band members! A true giant alongside Dylan, Cave, Sinead and many others. A sad loss, but an inevitable loss.😔
@lesjohnson, Except Dylan was not not averse to stealing others work when it suited his drive for money. So I do not think he is "alongside" McGowan or Cave.
Dylan has had more of his songs covered than any other artist on the planet, maybe only the Bee Gees could get near him (dare I mention them here) and he certainly never covered or stole any other artist's work, maybe in his early days, Woody Guthrie was his inspiration. Many of Shane's songs were covers, brilliant versions no doubt, but please don't knock the greatest poet, songwriter of our times. @@ccahill2322
Hey speaking of lyrical geniuses. Danny elfman from oingo boingo is good. He did the Simpsons song, tales from the crypt, all of Tim Burton's movies. Genius
One of Irelands finest poets , the best of recent times by far ! So many of his timeless lyrics are synonymous with so many beautiful memories . Rest in eternal paradise , the inimitable Shane MacGowan 💚🇮🇪
to see the way Shane held himself in interviews, with a drink in hand, always true to himself , unapologetic to the world, misunderstood, always a poet and a free spirit to himself🇨🇮🫡
I saw them, as they were called then, Pogue Mahone, in the Hope and Anchor in Islington in the early 80s. My flatmate was from Derry so they let us in for free. Shane had to be carried from the barstool to the stage in the basement but I've been the biggest fan ever since. Here I am more than 30 years later still listening to them up a mountain in Spain. I love them ❤️
Live, they were superb most of the time! Shane would some times get indulged in his nips on stage ,and things could get a bit random....... Love them to this day! ;-)
Heart breaking. I hope that Shane is well. As an English born man to Irish parents, you couldn't get more Irish than our Shane. Poetry is in his veins.. Love him..
He really captured that feeling of identity by all accounts Elaine. I'm from Dublin but from reading his book A Drink With Shane Macgowan he goes into life as an ex pat in London and its beautifully captured in his work. Of course John Lydon and Jah Wobble are London Irish too and Morrissey sang about Irish Blood English Heart but Shane got it down best. Sending you best wishes, hope you are well!
I just lost a cousin, Dominic Brosnan, in Fenit, on Ireland's west coast, in the Kingdom of Kerry. He was just 51, and he quite literally loved the life that the Pogues sang about... Irishmen in London, surviving and escaping poverty, but drinking and womanising and falling and rising and falling again, losing themselves in the gold rush, the bombings, and the homesickness... You got home eventually Dom, and all things considered, the scrapes and cells and broken bones, to pass in your sleep on Irelands wild west coast ain't too bad cousin... I'll see you again someday.
My mother was a Moriarty from Fenit. Her brother (my uncle) spent years working in England. A precarious life for sure. The stories he told us of dangerous job, fights, drinking would make you wonder how anyone survived. But he did survive and returned to Ireland to live and work in Dublin. Tough times made tough people.
I flatted with a mate in Wellington NZ and the two of us were of Irish decent. Every weekend we would cue up the pogues and get roaring drunk shouting the lyrics all night, hands down the best music for when your really drinking. RIP Shane, you won't be forgotten.
Every time I hear: "I gave the walls a talkin' " I start to choke on my own tears. I love this song, it brings back a lot of sad memories in the most wonderful way.
To me, this is the Pogues masterpiece. The tune and arrangement at first appear maudlin but this is deceptive as the quality of the lyrics is stunning and the song draws you in immediately. It seems to me that what is evoked is a viseral vision of war, reimagined by booze or perhaps PTSD. This is followed by the shock of returning home to find that both you and the life you knew are damaged (or at least changed) forever . As in many great songs there is enough ambiguity in the ideas to allow the listener to create their own images and memories. This has such universal resonance that transends the banalities of our daily, humdrum existance. Such is Shane McGowan's (and the Pogues) legacy. Respect.
As a second generation Irish Shane and the band were an inspiration to those of us growing up in the 80’s, he may be gone but his legacy will live on. Having a parting glass for you tonight.
@@christyoneill6259 go find a 4 leaf clover. Was his name st. Padrick? Was Just trying to wish folks a happy st Patrick's day and there's that 1 douchbag that's gotta try to correct ya. Omg
Holy fuck, touchy aren't we !!! I was just trying to be light hearted man, because literally no one in Ireland calls it st.pattys, Paddy in Ireland is short for Patrick, have you ever had Paddys whisky?
@@christyoneill6259 didnt sound that way. Anyway here in the u.s.a. where there was over 4 million Irish immigrants , everyone says st patty,s day. Either way your quite late . But have a nice day. As far as paddy,s whiskey. Sorry I'm a bourbon drinker.
And the birds were whistling in the trees when the breeze was gently laughing.. I love that line. Sime good sessions listening to their music. RIP the loveable Shane mc
From the iconic "Rum, Sodemy and the Lash". The album is one of a handful that should be in everyones collection. I was listening to an interview with the late great Johnny Cash who was talking about Country Music and folk music of the world. He said how touched he was that Shane mentions him in this song.
@@toontown88 About A Pair of Brown Eyes "A Pair of Brown Eyes" is a single by The Pogues, released on 18 March 1985. The single was their first to make the UK Top 100, peaking at Number 72. It featured on the band's second album, Rum Sodomy & the Lash, and was composed by Pogues front man Shane MacGowan. Its melody is loosely based on that of “Wild Mountain Thyme" (also known as "Will Ye Go Lassie Go"), a song by Francis McPeake in a traditional Irish folk style. The song references the Johnny Cash version of the song A Thing Called Love: "And on the jukebox Johnny sang / About a thing called love". So, I heard am interview with Johnny Cash mention it, a quick internet search and quickly find links to the reference that MacGowan refers to Johnny Cash. Buy hey, you believe what you like, I doubt anyone cares
Rest in Peace Shane McGowan, you brought so much pleasure to our ears, hearts and minds. A true poet, and musical innovator. If there is a God, Shane is up there with Ronnie Drew, Paddy Moloney, and Liam O'Flynn and Sinead O'connor creating heavenly music.
What is so beautiful is how the music carries Shane's voice, his being and his story. This kind of atmosphere you find in Ireland at home or in the public house, intiem, warm and carefree. I grew up in this atmosphere where song and music feeds your soul.
and the birds where whistling in the trees, while the wind was gently laughing has got to be one of the best lyrics just ever. I keep playing it on repeat.
Ciao Shane, i discovered your music when i was in my teens: Probably the best time for this amazing music, full of rebellion, love and joy. God bless you, Shane, and may you always walk "On the sunnyside of the street"❤ ITALY WILL MISS YOU...Ciao, Poet
Here in the USA what Irish music most people listen to is Flogging Molly and bands that are similar... Today I just found out about this band and see in the comments the lead singer passed away recently... I'm sad it took the death of this beautiful lyricist for me to hear of him. Being in the USA not much "traditional international" music is shared unfortunately... I've listened to lots of the pogues today and have shared it with other Americans and Irish Americans to enjoy and keep this beautiful poetry and beautiful name alive 🙏💯 Cheers and blessings from across the pond y'all 🙏
Dunno how aware you are of irish bands but check out also the dubliners, luke kelly, christy moore, planxty, joe burke, the chieftains, lunasa. Youll find more related stuff from there if youre interested..theres a lot...
Also check out Roaring Jack from Australia and English bands The Man They Couldnt Hang and The Whisky Priests. Good stuff, too, although Shane and The Pogues played in their own league. RIP Shane
R I P shane McGowan,we will never forget your songwriting talent and creativity with your music, thanks for the wonderful songs,they’ll be forever playing
Me too. First one I heard, way back in 85. Came home from the pub, drunk to hell, put radio Caroline on and.. This..... Cried my guts out, (and I was into thrash punk at the time). Then it was followed by Waxxies Dargle.... Been addicted ever since. Want this at my funeral. (oh, plus aces of spades, of course).
One summer evening drunk to hell I stood there nearly lifeless An old man in the corner sang Where the water lilies grow And on the jukebox johnny sang About a thing called love And its how are you kid and whats your name And how would you bloody know? In blood and death neath a screaming sky I lay down on the ground And the arms and legs of other men Were scattered all around Some cursed, some prayed, some prayed then cursed Then prayed and bled some more And the only thing that I could see Was a pair of brown eyes that was looking at me But when we got back, labeled parts one to three There was no pair of brown eyes waiting for me And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go For a pair of brown eyes I looked at him he looked at me All I could do was hate him While Ray and Philomena sang Of my elusive dream I saw the streams, the rolling hills Where his brown eyes were waiting And I thought about a pair of brown eyes That waited once for me So drunk to hell I left the place Sometimes crawling sometimes walking A hungry sound came across the breeze So I gave the walls a talking And I heard the sounds of long ago From the old canal And the birds were whistling in the trees Where the wind was gently laughing And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go A rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go For a pair of brown eyes For a pair of brown eyes And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go For a pair of brown eyes For a pair of brown eyes
My eyes are brown & green. It must be the green in my eyes that make me want to be an Irish lass. My mother’s father was from Ireland and there’s something that calls my heart to be there. Call me daft but I long to live there one day and hopefully spend the remainder of my life in Ireland 🍀. God bless everyone who’s listening whilst this COVID is here. 💚🍀
I'm Irish on my mother's side of the family (grand-mother, to be precise). I visited Ireland for the fist time 10 years ago and for some inexplicable reason, I felt....that I belonged there. There was something about the place that felt like home. Late one afternoon, as my wife and I were exploring Kilkenny County by the fading light of a setting sun, we passed a cemetery with the granite Celtic crosses looming large and ominous above everything else. An ice-cold shiver ran up my spine. It was like all the dead in that lonely cemetery had all stood up and were watching us forebodingly as we went past. I said to my wife "I don't care what happens, we are NOT coming back this way tonight". I swear I could feel the reproachful eyes of the Dead upon me. Maybe they were admonishing me to not leave.
I am sure that many a pint or a dram were had this evening. Shane was the best. There was no one like him with anywhere near the combination of poetry and interpretation. We were so fortunate to have him make such brutal elements of the human experience sound so sublime. Genius like this is rare.
Music is our closest thing to a time machine. Somewhere, in the unbelievable fabric of the universe you two are together and forever young and happy. Keep well. Love and light from 🇮🇪 to you
R.I.P.🕯SHANE MCGOWAN😭 LOVED 😍 YOU, THE POGUES & THIS SUPERB SONG 🎵 ALL MY LIFE, SINCE IT 1ST CAME OUT. YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN 😢MUCH LUV 🖤 HERE FROM CANADA 🇨🇦
I have to go to Bob Dylan, who said that Shane MacGowan, was one of the greatest song writers of his generation since Smokey Robertson, now being put in the company of smokey, that is saying something. What wonderful young man, God bless his memory
When this guy here passes. Itll be a truly sad day for music and an even sadder day for Britain. What an underrated gem. Merry Christmas, buddy. We're still here with you in 2022🍀🎄🌍🗽
It’s good to see this man being fully appreciated for his mercurial talents following his passing. One of the true greats. I shed a tear, but with a twinkle in my eye. God speed Shane.
Same..RIP Shane.
and from you I've found out. This man is a huge inspiration. Rest in Peace, Poet.
Very sad day..shane was one of a kind 😢
His passing has hit very hard , what a wonderful gift he had and how lucky are we to be able to still listen to his amazing lyrics .Rest in peace Shane .
Me too 😢
37 years to discover this gem. How could I have missed it?
Wonderful. You've got all the Pogues tunes to discover ❤
U never my friend your time is now 🎊🎉✌
Music just doesn’t get better than this, true genius at work. RIP 🙏🏻❤️
Agreed. I'm fucking gutted
me too, so sad
You obviously don't listen to much music.
@@hughegentry8255 you obviously disappoint everyone you meet.
Just to read the lyrics… it’s hard to turn the mental music down but if you can.. what a poem it is. Genius and beautiful full of complete sorrow.
No words can express what an inspiration Shane was for the downtrodden, abused, misunderstood, homeless, addicts, and love of poignant, meaningful music created by him and his band members! A true giant alongside Dylan, Cave, Sinead and many others. A sad loss, but an inevitable loss.😔
Here here... He could certainly convey and express the old Irish spirit of music in a way of today for all folks of all walks of life....
@lesjohnson, Except Dylan was not not averse to stealing others work when it suited his drive for money. So I do not think he is "alongside" McGowan or Cave.
Well said ❤❤
Dylan has had more of his songs covered than any other artist on the planet, maybe only the Bee Gees could get near him (dare I mention them here) and he certainly never covered or stole any other artist's work, maybe in his early days, Woody Guthrie was his inspiration. Many of Shane's songs were covers, brilliant versions no doubt, but please don't knock the greatest poet, songwriter of our times. @@ccahill2322
@@ccahill2322Whose work did he steal ?
Music can’t be more moving than this, you will never be forgotten…
RIP Shane 😢
what if i hummed then slapped you in the face?
Shane McGowan is nothing short of a lyrical genius. So underrated as a songwriter. In my opinion nobody's lyrics get near his. Beautiful song.
You are right Barry! Shane is a briliant songwriter, and singer. He get's our souls!
Shane McGowan isn't underrated as a songwriter, you tit. He's widely recognised for his genius by millions.
well said
Underrated by who???...Bob geldof the west brit tosser😄😄😄
Hey speaking of lyrical geniuses. Danny elfman from oingo boingo is good. He did the Simpsons song, tales from the crypt, all of Tim Burton's movies. Genius
One of Irelands finest poets , the best of recent times by far ! So many of his timeless lyrics are synonymous with so many beautiful memories . Rest in eternal paradise , the inimitable Shane MacGowan 💚🇮🇪
What a beautiful song here
He was English born 👍
He was from Kent, England. His parents were Irish born.
Im 22 me and my friend found shane’s music in 2018 now he died last month and im listening to him in christmas night he’s now my favourite musician
I am 33 and started listening to his music in 2005. We all find it when we need it. he is not my favorite but he is amazing.
I’m London Irish and proud, but strangely grew up English. Enjoying both sides of life…..
Moi owl fella was a biffo. English mum,British born and cool with that. I know where you're coming from.
That's why we allow duel citizenship,a pragmatic view,dont you think..
I'm so glad that my grandfather got me into this band before he passed away in 94 ❤
to see the way Shane held himself in interviews, with a drink in hand, always true to himself , unapologetic to the world, misunderstood, always a poet and a free spirit to himself🇨🇮🫡
Wrong flag mate
I saw them, as they were called then, Pogue Mahone, in the Hope and Anchor in Islington in the early 80s. My flatmate was from Derry so they let us in for free. Shane had to be carried from the barstool to the stage in the basement but I've been the biggest fan ever since. Here I am more than 30 years later still listening to them up a mountain in Spain. I love them ❤️
I never did see them, but I would so much hope this! The happiest lovesong for eternity! Thank you Shane💙🧡💚💜
Never got to see them live, much to my everlasting regret, but also listen to them regularly up a mountain in Spain!
Which mountains?
jjjjjjj Jalon valley...Costa Blanca. You?
Live, they were superb most of the time! Shane would some times get indulged in his nips on stage ,and things could get a bit random....... Love them to this day! ;-)
Heart breaking. I hope that Shane is well. As an English born man to Irish parents, you couldn't get more Irish than our Shane. Poetry is in his veins.. Love him..
He really captured that feeling of identity by all accounts Elaine. I'm from Dublin but from reading his book A Drink With Shane Macgowan he goes into life as an ex pat in London and its beautifully captured in his work. Of course John Lydon and Jah Wobble are London Irish too and Morrissey sang about Irish Blood English Heart but Shane got it down best. Sending you best wishes, hope you are well!
As a Yankee from Irish-Scottish descent I can say this fills my heart with so much joy.
My dear Mums family are Obriens from Salford. And Ill rove and Il rove RIP Uncle John ! a true manchester rambler
No man ,you are Irish brother
If I met him I'd ask him to punch me in the face and then I'd say I'm never washing this face again, not that I ever did before.
"And the birds were whistling in the trees,
Where the wind was gently laughing"
Amazing lyric
I just lost a cousin, Dominic Brosnan, in Fenit, on Ireland's west coast, in the Kingdom of Kerry.
He was just 51, and he quite literally loved the life that the Pogues sang about...
Irishmen in London, surviving and escaping poverty, but drinking and womanising and falling and rising and falling again, losing themselves in the gold rush, the bombings, and the homesickness...
You got home eventually Dom, and all things considered, the scrapes and cells and broken bones, to pass in your sleep on Irelands wild west coast ain't too bad cousin...
I'll see you again someday.
My mother was a Moriarty from Fenit. Her brother (my uncle) spent years working in England. A precarious life for sure. The stories he told us of dangerous job, fights, drinking would make you wonder how anyone survived. But he did survive and returned to Ireland to live and work in Dublin. Tough times made tough people.
Saoirse, that’s some of the most beautiful and accurate words I’ve read in my life. Keep his memory alive..
And may he rest in peace 🙏
A beautiful part of the world is Kerry. From an Irish man missing home.
❤❤❤
We will miss him. His lyrics are and will be unforgettable. Thank you
The mouthpiece of all us born of Irish parents around the world. God, what a poet.
Wo
Wow
I flatted with a mate in Wellington NZ and the two of us were of Irish decent. Every weekend we would cue up the pogues and get roaring drunk shouting the lyrics all night, hands down the best music for when your really drinking. RIP Shane, you won't be forgotten.
agreed. btw 'really drinking' is a fantastic term
Ain't nobody writing songs like this these days. Your music lives forever Shane!
Genij, posebnez, poet, legenda. Hvala 🍻🇮🇪🇸🇮
Every time I hear: "I gave the walls a talkin' " I start to choke on my own tears. I love this song, it brings back a lot of sad memories in the most wonderful way.
Got ya…
Poetry in motion. Rest in Peace, Shane MacGowan 🍻🍻🍻
🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
To me, this is the Pogues masterpiece. The tune and arrangement at first appear maudlin but this is deceptive as the quality of the lyrics is stunning and the song draws you in immediately. It seems to me that what is evoked is a viseral vision of war, reimagined by booze or perhaps PTSD. This is followed by the shock of returning home to find that both you and the life you knew are damaged (or at least changed) forever . As in many great songs there is enough ambiguity in the ideas to allow the listener to create their own images and memories. This has such universal resonance that transends the banalities of our daily, humdrum existance. Such is Shane McGowan's (and the Pogues) legacy. Respect.
AND I THOUGHT ABOUT A PAIR OF BROWN EYES THAT WAITED ONCE FOR ME
As a second generation Irish Shane and the band were an inspiration to those of us growing up in the 80’s, he may be gone but his legacy will live on. Having a parting glass for you tonight.
God bless ya Shane! I'll be raising a glass of whiskey to you today. Happy st patty,s day everyone ! I'm 2 pints in at 9:30 a.m.
St.Paddys not St.pattys !!!! Lol
@@christyoneill6259 go find a 4 leaf clover. Was his name st. Padrick? Was Just trying to wish folks a happy st Patrick's day and there's that 1 douchbag that's gotta try to correct ya. Omg
Holy fuck, touchy aren't we !!! I was just trying to be light hearted man, because literally no one in Ireland calls it st.pattys, Paddy in Ireland is short for Patrick, have you ever had Paddys whisky?
Oh and near forgot, Happy Paddys day
@@christyoneill6259 didnt sound that way. Anyway here in the u.s.a. where there was over 4 million Irish immigrants , everyone says st patty,s day. Either way your quite late . But have a nice day. As far as paddy,s whiskey. Sorry I'm a bourbon drinker.
RIP Shane. Brilliant song writer and musician. Hail the Traveler.
God bless you Shane. Go well - with peace
I LOVED this song as a kid!!! So glad I was a child of the 80s...
Rest easy Shane ❤
Rest in Peace Shane! You painted such a vivid picture of a time and place in your words and song.
I grew up with Irish music playing every day, and never a day went by without a Pogues track. Brings back memories of me old man. R.I.P a legend 🇮🇪🍀🍀
And the birds were whistling in the trees when the breeze was gently laughing.. I love that line. Sime good sessions listening to their music. RIP the loveable Shane mc
one of the best songs ever written, I always think of my first dog, a proud golden retriever and my only source of joy at the time
We’ve lost someone very special RIP Shane 3:55
I'm 57
This is the first song that I heard from
The Pogues
Bloody loved it
The rest is History
From the iconic "Rum, Sodemy and the Lash". The album is one of a handful that should be in everyones collection.
I was listening to an interview with the late great Johnny Cash who was talking about Country Music and folk music of the world. He said how touched he was that Shane mentions him in this song.
Totally agree! I have a mint copy at home! Very dear to me
Ah, I didn't know that johnny Cash said that. How cool
It's not a reference to Cash
@@toontown88 About A Pair of Brown Eyes
"A Pair of Brown Eyes" is a single by The Pogues, released on 18 March 1985. The single was their first to make the UK Top 100, peaking at Number 72. It featured on the band's second album, Rum Sodomy & the Lash, and was composed by Pogues front man Shane MacGowan. Its melody is loosely based on that of “Wild Mountain Thyme" (also known as "Will Ye Go Lassie Go"), a song by Francis McPeake in a traditional Irish folk style. The song references the Johnny Cash version of the song A Thing Called Love: "And on the jukebox Johnny sang / About a thing called love".
So, I heard am interview with Johnny Cash mention it, a quick internet search and quickly find links to the reference that MacGowan refers to Johnny Cash.
Buy hey, you believe what you like, I doubt anyone cares
Interesting and well said. It was also Chris Martin's favourite CD (his words) growing up and influenced him a lot.
Rest in Peace Shane McGowan, you brought so much pleasure to our ears, hearts and minds. A true poet, and musical innovator. If there is a God, Shane is up there with Ronnie Drew, Paddy Moloney, and Liam O'Flynn and Sinead O'connor creating heavenly music.
👍and Luke Kelly
RIP Shane. Thanks for your enthusiasm and music. A sad, sad day.
Shane is a poet. One of my favourite writers. "While Ray and Philomena sang of my elusive dream ". Unreal
What is so beautiful is how the music carries Shane's voice, his being and his story. This kind of atmosphere you find in Ireland at home or in the public house, intiem, warm and carefree. I grew up in this atmosphere where song and music feeds your soul.
RIP Shane, one of the heroes of my youth, forever in my pantheon and in my heart and immortal through the art you have given us. Love from Italy.
There is a special place for the Irish in a Mexican ♥ not for English, Scottish, Italian or French but certainly For the Irish
Si Senor! The Irish will forever be dear to the Mexican heart.
For a pair of brown eyes....a hungry sound....where the wind was gently laughing..
In blood and death neath the screaming sky
One of the greatest songs ever written
There are tears in my brown eyes. RIP shane
This man was a genius. Around his mid teenage years he figured out how to tweek the sound of national Irish folk music to sound like punk rock
Keep chasing those elusive dreams Shane. Thank you forever for the music. RIP
and the birds where whistling in the trees, while the wind was gently laughing has got to be one of the best lyrics just ever. I keep playing it on repeat.
A poet a lyrical genius and a journey man a true legend RIP shane.
RIP Shane. Thanks for the music and the memories
Poetry of the highest order--when the Muse speaks through the heart.
Nobody can say Macgowan couldn't sing, sheer class if you ask me
I also love this guy but class is not I would add in same sentence ,sorry a mess in public.
no, sorry, he's fucking classier than the queen
He is not just a drunk he's a public drunk . that said love his music, many artists are tortured souls , he seems no different.
Legend 27 years old and I have seen them 7 times drunk he was singer UNREAL
It's the old Gaelic bard style??? Reminds me of Luke Kelly's sound??
Ciao Shane, i discovered your music when i was in my teens: Probably the best time for this amazing music, full of rebellion, love and joy. God bless you, Shane, and may you always walk "On the sunnyside of the street"❤
ITALY WILL MISS YOU...Ciao, Poet
Find your rest in Christ, Shane. RIP to a master of lyrics.
I listen, I cry
Aye, me too x
Long life for you Shane.
Thank you for all.
May God protect you.
RIP Shane
A french guy
And the birds were whistling in the trees where the wind was gently laughing.
Thank you, Shane. You were exquisite.
Truly!!
Such a belting tune brings me to tears everytime.
RIP Shane. Thanks for the music!
This song literally makes me cry. I can't explain it. You were a beautiful soul, Shane
I am in tears watching this.
Here in the USA what Irish music most people listen to is Flogging Molly and bands that are similar... Today I just found out about this band and see in the comments the lead singer passed away recently... I'm sad it took the death of this beautiful lyricist for me to hear of him. Being in the USA not much "traditional international" music is shared unfortunately... I've listened to lots of the pogues today and have shared it with other Americans and Irish Americans to enjoy and keep this beautiful poetry and beautiful name alive 🙏💯 Cheers and blessings from across the pond y'all 🙏
Dunno how aware you are of irish bands but check out also the dubliners, luke kelly, christy moore, planxty, joe burke, the chieftains, lunasa. Youll find more related stuff from there if youre interested..theres a lot...
@@Ultimate_5s Sweet! Thanks for sharing! I'll check it out and will probably end up going down that rabbit hole 🐇🤣
Also check out Roaring Jack from Australia and English bands The Man They Couldnt Hang and The Whisky Priests. Good stuff, too, although Shane and The Pogues played in their own league. RIP Shane
The most beautiful songwriting ever in tears LOVE you Shane Pat in Dublin God bless you man
His voice is so real and sincere , and a lyrical genius of monsterous proportions ♥️♥️
Shane’s funeral was magnificent. I am so grateful for being there albeit via Yoitube ❣️🙏
When you talk about Great Poets you don't chuck Shane in with them..you place him among them..and rightly so..God bless you Shane...Genius ❤
Rip it up in Heavan Shane , dont hold back. Going to miss you bro. You were a force of nature
R I P shane McGowan,we will never forget your songwriting talent and creativity with your music, thanks for the wonderful songs,they’ll be forever playing
Staggeringly good- simple, clear, Irish to the core, and honest. Beautiful.
THIS SONG COMPLETELY BREAKS MY HEART ALWAYS THANK YOU POUGES
Its the magic of the pogues- one moment your dancing on the tables the next your under it.
Me too. First one I heard, way back in 85. Came home from the pub, drunk to hell, put radio Caroline on and.. This..... Cried my guts out, (and I was into thrash punk at the time). Then it was followed by Waxxies Dargle.... Been addicted ever since.
Want this at my funeral. (oh, plus aces of spades, of course).
Lullaby of London another clinker. Shane is so special because he touched everyone everyones soul.
One summer evening drunk to hell
I stood there nearly lifeless
An old man in the corner sang
Where the water lilies grow
And on the jukebox johnny sang
About a thing called love
And its how are you kid and whats your name
And how would you bloody know?
In blood and death neath a screaming sky
I lay down on the ground
And the arms and legs of other men
Were scattered all around
Some cursed, some prayed, some prayed then cursed
Then prayed and bled some more
And the only thing that I could see
Was a pair of brown eyes that was looking at me
But when we got back, labeled parts one to three
There was no pair of brown eyes waiting for me
And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go
For a pair of brown eyes
I looked at him he looked at me
All I could do was hate him
While Ray and Philomena sang
Of my elusive dream
I saw the streams, the rolling hills
Where his brown eyes were waiting
And I thought about a pair of brown eyes
That waited once for me
So drunk to hell I left the place
Sometimes crawling sometimes walking
A hungry sound came across the breeze
So I gave the walls a talking
And I heard the sounds of long ago
From the old canal
And the birds were whistling in the trees
Where the wind was gently laughing
And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go
A rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go
And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go
For a pair of brown eyes
For a pair of brown eyes
And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go
And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go
And a rovin, a rovin, a rovin I'll go
For a pair of brown eyes
For a pair of brown eyes
Respect
Magic...
One of my top 5 songs of all time.
Class pure class
Shane was a bright light that made beautiful music that will live with us all for many, many years . His legacy will far outlive his life.
2.7..million...gas...sure that's exactly how many times I've listened to this song ....love it and love you shane
So this is what they call "songwriting?" I'd call it a gift from heaven.
Loved the song for so long, and now found this wonderfully bonkers music video!
Every bit of this song is just perfect. Irish classic.
Has there ever been a more beautiful voice than that of Shane MacGowan? RIP Shane
God bless this man xx
Gem of a song, to the Irish beauty's that have passed on in 2023, Shane, Christy and Sinead, RIP
I love how he’s a bit late to the beat, or whatever it is, it makes it so powerful.
Many, many thanks to the great Pogues and the lovable Shane MacGowan, an Irishman to the core. 💚
Instantly nominated for Song Of The Century.
Rest In Peace Shane 🥲. Was an honour to watch you perform live
My eyes are brown & green. It must be the green in my eyes that make me want to be an Irish lass. My mother’s father was from Ireland and there’s something that calls my heart to be there. Call me daft but I long to live there one day and hopefully spend the remainder of my life in Ireland 🍀. God bless everyone who’s listening whilst this COVID is here. 💚🍀
Maybe one day I will wear my black beret 🍀🍀💚
I'm Irish on my mother's side of the family (grand-mother, to be precise). I visited Ireland for the fist time 10 years ago and for some inexplicable reason, I felt....that I belonged there. There was something about the place that felt like home. Late one afternoon, as my wife and I were exploring Kilkenny County by the fading light of a setting sun, we passed a cemetery with the granite Celtic crosses looming large and ominous above everything else. An ice-cold shiver ran up my spine. It was like all the dead in that lonely cemetery had all stood up and were watching us forebodingly as we went past. I said to my wife "I don't care what happens, we are NOT coming back this way tonight". I swear I could feel the reproachful eyes of the Dead upon me. Maybe they were admonishing me to not leave.
@@CaesarInVa spend a night in limerick city you'll get the same feeling😂
I was introduced to the Pogues in the late 80s.She knew I'd like them. I did. I liked her too. Gone without a trace.
I am sure that many a pint or a dram were had this evening. Shane was the best. There was no one like him with anywhere near the combination of poetry and interpretation. We were so fortunate to have him make such brutal elements of the human experience sound so sublime. Genius like this is rare.
Great beautiful comment and completely true! Thank you Shane!!
What a classic. Makes me feel fifteen again. RIP Shane❤
Bought this record in 1987 - still unbelievably great music - RIP Shane
RIP Shane the artist is gone but the art remains
I just found out my ex from high school passed away. This was our song and always will be.
Sorry for your loss, they live on in your memory. Hope you're doing OK.
Rest in Peace
You have the best taste.
Music is our closest thing to a time machine. Somewhere, in the unbelievable fabric of the universe you two are together and forever young and happy. Keep well. Love and light from 🇮🇪 to you
RIP Shane. Thanks for leaving us with lyrically evocative songs like this one.
I've loved this song for a long, long time, but I'm only now seeing the music video. It's way trippier than I expected, holy crap!
R.I.P.🕯SHANE MCGOWAN😭 LOVED 😍 YOU, THE POGUES & THIS SUPERB SONG 🎵 ALL MY LIFE, SINCE IT 1ST CAME OUT. YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN 😢MUCH LUV 🖤 HERE FROM CANADA 🇨🇦
A true Irish poet!!!
I have to go to Bob Dylan, who said that Shane MacGowan, was one of the greatest song writers of his generation since Smokey Robertson, now being put in the company of smokey, that is saying something. What wonderful young man, God bless his memory
Greatest song ever written, sang and performed in history
That time of year again for the Pogues , wat a song ❤
When this guy here passes. Itll be a truly sad day for music and an even sadder day for Britain. What an underrated gem. Merry Christmas, buddy. We're still here with you in 2022🍀🎄🌍🗽
Are you joking? Shane will outlive us all.
@@robbiemontgomery581 Oh wtf am I going on about ahahaha, of course he will 😂😂
I love the Pogues and have for decades but this truly one of the most beautiful and feels so deeply sad.