Pogues, Fairytale of New York and SNL

The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” Has Long Been Subject of Controversy, Songwriter Says That’s the Point
Controversy has surrounded the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" for decades, and songwriter Shane MacGowan said that was the whole point.
Hozier Covers The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” on SNL: Watch
A special performance from Saturday Night Live's Christmas episode. Hozier Covers The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” on SNL: Watch
Hozier covers "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues on SNL
Hozier starred as the musical guest for one of the final shows of the year on Saturday Night Live. Returning to SNL after a decade, Hozier treated viewers to a performance of his number one single, "Too Sweet", as well as a special festive number, "Fairytale Of New York", by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.
‘SNL’: Watch Hozier Perform Hit Song ‘Too Sweet,’ Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’
The Irish singer makes his second SNL appearance showcasing his 2024 standout track and covering a Christmas classic
Hozier Brings Christmas Vibes to ‘Saturday Night Live’ With Emotional Performance and Changed Lyrics to ‘Fairytale of New York’
Hozier performed on "SNL's" Christmas edition, and for his second song, the Irish artist paid tribute to the Pogues' classic "Fairytale of New York."
Hozier Plays the Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” on Saturday Night Live: Watch
The Irish musician also performed one of former President Barack Obama’s favorite songs, “Too Sweet,” in his return to the NBC program
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Meaning and backstory behind iconic Christmas song Fairytale of New York
Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, died at the age of 65. Fairytale of New York, his most famous song, is a Christmas ...
Watch Hozier Perform ‘Too Sweet’ & ‘Fairytale of New York’ Cover on ‘SNL’
Hozier closed the 'SNL' season performing "Too Sweet" and The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" on the Martin Short-hosted ...
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Retro Irish Chart: How we almost missed out on ‘Fairytale Of New York’
‘Fairytale Of New York’ was released as a single on November 23, 1987. It reached the top of the Irish charts on December 13 ...
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Saoirse Ronan Singing "Fairytale of New York" Is Irish Christmas Magic
The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a modern-classic Christmas song, a bittersweet ode to a bright-eyed couples' love ...
‘My dad managed the Pogues. I’ve refused to let the sense of loss take over at Christmas’
Growing up as part of The Pogues family, Shannon Murray, daughter of the band’s manager Frank Murray, explains how Fairytale ...
Fans praise Hozier’s ‘fabulous rendition’ of The Pogues’ ‘iconic’ song in tribute to late Shane MacGowan
HOZIER’S fans have all praised his “fabulous” performance paying tribute to the late Shane MacGowan. The Wicklow native ...
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Watch Hozier Cover The Pogues’ “Fairytale Of New York” On SNL
Hozier was the musical guest for the second time on Saturday Night Live this weekend, 10 years after he first took Studio 8H to church. He performed his No. 1 hit “Too Sweet,” and — because he’s Irish ...
Shane MacGowan's huge fortune revealed as The Pogues star made millions from Fairytale of New York
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who died in November, made a fortune from the iconic Christmas song Fairytale of New York ...