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Here Comes Everybody
Here Comes Everybody | James Fearnley
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October 1982: ABC, Culture Club, Shalamar and Survivor dominate the top twenty when the Pogues barrel out from the backstreets of King's Cross, a furious, pioneering mix of punk energy, traditional melodies and the powerfully poetic songwriting of Shane MacGowan. Reviled by traditionalists for their frequently fast, often riotous interpretations of Irish folk songs, the Pogues rose from the sweaty chaos of backroom gigs in Camden pubs to world tours with the likes of Elvis Costello, U2 and Bob Dylan, and had huge commercial success with everyone's favourite Christmas song, 'Fairytale of New York'. Yet, the exuberance of their live performances coupled with relentless touring spiralled into years of hard drinking and excess which eventually took their toll - most famously on Shane, but also on the rest of the band - causing them to part ways seven years later. Here, their story is told with beauty, lyricism and great candour by James Fearnley, founding member and accordion player. He brings to life the youthful friendships, the bust-ups, the amazing gigs, the terrible gigs, the fantastic highs and the dramatic lows in a hugely compelling, humorous, moving and honest account of life in one of our most treasured and original bands.
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TheEllieMo
Here Comes Everybody | James Fearnley
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I posted yesterday about my favourite Christmas song being The Pogues‘ Fairytale of New York.

It‘s just be reported that Shane McGowan, front man of The Pogues, has passed away at the age of 65.

The song will have a new resonance this year 😔

The_Penniless_Author Oh no! That sucks. 😥 4mo
Cuilin My favorite too. Oh 😥 4mo
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TheEllieMo
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My favourite #Lyric #QuotsySept19 @TK-421

squirrelbrain Love that song! ❤️ 5y
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TheEllieMo
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Formed in London, the Pogues drew much of their inspiration from #Ireland, mixing politics and punk with traditional Irish instruments. Their name was originally Pogue Mahone, an anglicised version of the Irish Gaelic phrase póg mo thóin, meaning “kiss my arse”. If memory serves me correctly, certain BBC types objected, hence the name change. Their biggest hit, Fairytale of New York, remains the best Christmas single of all time

#LetsTravelJuly

OriginalCyn620 👌🏻😊💚 5y
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