Uncover the magic and meaning behind The Pogues' iconic hit "Fairytale of New York." Find the lyrics, story, and cultural impact.

The Pogues, formed in London in 1982 ... A duet between MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl, it has become a perennial yet unconventional Christmas classic and is widely hailed as one of the greatest ...

The Pogues "weren't bothered" about 'Fairytale Of New York' topping the Christmas charts. Fans launched a campaign for the band's 1987 festive classic with Kirsty MacColl to reach the festive ...

Kirsty MacColl, the singer and song-writer, died in December last year in a tragic accident, while on holiday with her family in Mexico. Though she had few big commercial successes - the nearest ...

The music world said goodbye to one of its stars today with a memorial service for singer songwriter Kirsty MacColl, who died last month. Friends and fans packed the church of St Martin-in-the ...

Shane MacGowan had managed to persuade Kirsty MacColl to join him and the band ... there were no charges brought forward.

He was amused by the popularity of “Fairytale of New York” – The Pogues’ duet with the late singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl, which typically re-enters the charts in the UK each December.

One called it a “moving performance” and suggested it was a fitting tribute to MacGowan and the late Kirsty MacColl, who sang with The Pogues for the original version. “This is the greatest ...