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The Pogues perform Fairytale Of New York live at Glasgow Barrowland in 1987

The Pogues Release First Ever Live Performance Of Fairytale Of New York

by Paul Cashmere

The Pogues have released the first ever live performance of Fairytale Of New York from Glasgow Barrowland in 1987, featuring Kirsty MacColl’s debut duet and restored by Steve Lillywhite for a new limited EP.

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Vance Joy

Vance Joy Covers The Pogues ‘Fairy Tale of New York’

by Paul Cashmere

Vance Joy has popped out a cover of The Pogues Christmas classic ‘Fairytale of New York’.

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The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl

The Pogues And Kirsty MacColl Have The 126th Million Selling Song In UK

by Paul Cashmere

It has only taken 25 years for The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ to sell 1,000,000 in the UK.

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The Pogues perform Fairytale Of New York live at Glasgow Barrowland in 1987
The Pogues Release First Ever Live Performance Of Fairytale Of New York

The Pogues have opened a time capsule from 1987, releasing the first ever live performance of Fairytale Of New York, captured at Glasgow Barrowland on 17 December 1987. The moment marks the first time Kirsty MacColl ever sang the now iconic duet with the band, during a show that has since become part of Pogues folklore. The newly restored recording has been revived by original producer Steve Lillywhite, who has brought fresh life to the raw desk tape while preserving the ferocity of the night.

November 18, 2025
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Vance Joy Covers The Pogues ‘Fairy Tale of New York’

Vance Joy has popped out a cover of The Pogues Christmas classic ‘Fairy Tale of New York’.

December 4, 2020