Pogues, Fairytale of New York and Hozier

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 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
Hozier performs ‘Fairytale of New York’ during SNL finale, honoring Irish heritage and Christmas
Earlier in the episode, Hozier performed his hit single Too Sweet, showcasing his signature vocal depth. His return to the SNL stage comes more than a decade after his debut in 2014, when he performed Take Me to Church and Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene.
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."
‘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
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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 ...
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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LISTEN: Get into the Irish Christmas spirit with this festive Spotify playlist
This Irish Christmas playlist from Spotify is described as a "selection box of Christmas tracks from Ireland's finest." ...
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Fairytale of New York star Kirsty MacColl was from Croydon
You may not know that the singer of a very popular Christmas classic was from Croydon. Born in 1959, singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl was raised in Croydon before achieving global recognition with the ...
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Hozier’s SNL Performance Reignites Christmas Song Controversy, Highlighting the Irony Behind Censored Slur
There is no Christmas song more controversial than The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York," and now, Hozier's done a take on it.
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WATCH: Hozier brings Irish Christmas magic to “SNL” finale
Hozier performed the Irish Christmas classic "Fairytale of New York" during the finale of the 50th season of "SNL." ...