This was Womad 2008 at Charlton Park, Malmesbury and I was there. Sharon Shannon wasn't taking over or trying to confuse him, she was trying to stop Shane from going backstage to have another drink. The rest of the performance was amazing. It was supposed to be a ceilidh but the tent was rammed like sardines. Fabulous times
@dannyanddi Not just 4 million Irishmen and women but most 'lost' in the Irish diaspora. I'm 5th generation Australian but 'pure blood' Irish and learnt to be proud of it at me Mam's knees. You can take the Irish out of Ireland but..... Shane's word and the Pogues music has always hit straight in the heart. It's the 'family' band - the only wehen when we all get up pissed and dancing. And that's how we bond.
totally right... he's an absolute legend. But i think he got on just fine here, not sure why you're up in arms about it. Mundy tried to practically spoon feed him. And he looked pretty content with the 'confusion' from yer wan
@dannyanddi I love his work.. I love his songs.. but he's still a drunken sod and I think it's really tragic to see a talent like this go down the whiskey and crystal meth drain. Hate me if you like.
