Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Rock: The Pogues




hennemusic is rockin’ some Christmas favorites to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season.

In the mid-80s, Celtic punk band The Pogues issued one of the most popular holiday songs of all time, teaming up with Kirsty MacColl for “Fairytale Of New York” on their “If I Should Fall From Grace With God” album.

Upon its release, the song hit #1 in Ireland and the UK, where it has returned to the top 10 on both charts in the many years that followed.


Fairytale of New York - If I Should Fall from Grace With God [Expanded]The Pogues – Fairytale Of New York

The Pogues ft. Kirsty MacColl – Fairytale Of New York