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Title: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Basvarken on November 30, 2023, 06:27:40 AM

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67546785


He lived life to the max...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_xZGoYU1eg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfEuXYpMIYc

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: uwe on November 30, 2023, 07:34:04 AM

He sang my wife's favorite Christmas song ('Fairytale of New York'), RIP.

Since when has encephalitis become an aging rocker's disease? Jeff Beck, Bernie Marsden, now him ... - and all in England, strange statistical clustering. There are theories that its resurgence might be a long-term consequence of COVID.

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: morrow on November 30, 2023, 10:29:04 AM

He somehow managed to exude some charm , despite the bad habits and lifestyle.

And he will be missed.

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: uwe on December 22, 2023, 07:56:51 AM

Now that is a rousing way to go:

https://youtu.be/q10tr1xi3NE

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: morrow on December 22, 2023, 10:26:48 AM

There really should be a “like” or “love” button for this.

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Pilgrim on December 22, 2023, 12:48:48 PM

Quote from: morrow on December 22, 2023, 10:26:48 AM

There really should be a “like” or “love” button for this.

Amen. I really wasn't familiar with the Pogues, but this song is strangely evocative and pleasing. And the send-off is exactly what it should be for a good Irishman.

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: uwe on December 22, 2023, 01:08:23 PM

One of the pallbearers used to be a pirate with scissorhands I think:

https://youtu.be/PDUoDZmrmAY

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Basvarken on December 22, 2023, 01:31:59 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on December 22, 2023, 12:48:48 PM

Amen. I really wasn't familiar with the Pogues, but this song is strangely evocative and pleasing. And the send-off is exactly what it should be for a good Irishman.

Very moving. And to see Victoria (Shane's widow) dancing and smiling was lovely too.

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Ken on December 22, 2023, 05:36:00 PM

That's really really good.  Thanks for sharing that.

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Basvarken on December 23, 2023, 02:55:47 AM

About the song:
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-pogues-fairytale-of-new-york-lyrics-b2468367.html

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Pilgrim on December 23, 2023, 07:59:35 AM

Quote from: Basvarken on December 23, 2023, 02:55:47 AM

About the song:
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/the-pogues-fairytale-of-new-york-lyrics-b2468367.html

Interesting article. Reminds us that the process of creating an emotional piece of music is often much less emotional and more methodical.

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Pilgrim on December 23, 2023, 12:25:12 PM

Here's a more cheerful note....

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: uwe on December 23, 2023, 03:13:26 PM

When Christmas and Dadaism meet!

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: Highlander on December 24, 2023, 07:19:04 AM

One of my favourite quotes about him I've heard is on his departure (sacking) from the Pogues...
"I'm surprised it took you so long..." or something similar...
And the BBC telling them that if they did not change their name from Pogue Ma Hon they would never receive any airplay... the literal translation is not that bad... kiss my hole... :mrgreen:

Title: Re: RIP Shane MacGowan
Post by: BTL on December 24, 2023, 08:16:36 AM

I really enjoyed seeing that video.