This song is my favourite Pogues song by a wide margin, but the difference in tone when Phil or Shane sing it is stark. With Phil's voice, it's a song of hope for the future, of resilience, of summoning strength you don't think you have to simply keep going. In Shane's voice, it's a poisoned dart at everyone and everything that forced the narrator to make the journey, full of venom and "you'll get yours"
Of these eight magnificent musicians, three have left us. all the best wherever you are Philip, Darryl and Shane. The remaining five, we hope to see you performing together again many more times. you are loved, respected, and never forgotten. You are great.
Over the years I have seen the Pogues maybe 25 times, mainly in the UK, also Germany and the US. By far, for me the most unique band ever. The album "If I Should Fall from Grace with God" arguably their best, from which this track is from. However, "Rum, Sodomy and the Lash" is the album that should be everyones collection. I have always been torn for my favourite Pogues track and it is either this or Boys from the County Hell. I can never get bored of listening to these guys.
Probably the clearest vocals i have heard from Shane and i’ve seen them live at their best and worst. Did Phil proud here and he shows his appreciation with the handshake 🤝 at the end.
Shane I'll be there friday for your fairwell buddy , never forgotten , generous soul and a masterclass to all . R.I.P Shane The world will never forget you ❤
Très grande tristesse à l'annonce de son décès. Un homme attachant et un grand poète s'en est allé. J'ai vu les Pogues en concert à Bordeaux dans les années 80 ; je me rappelle encore de l'ambiance de dingue ! J'irai revoir le documentaire produit par Johnny Deep sur Shane. Je l'avais trouvé extrêmement touchant dans sa fragilité après toutes ses années d'excès en tout genre. Shane va nous manquer mais sa musique restera à tout jamais dans nos vies.
doesn’t sound like the Shane of old.. something different. His accent has changed. i like the way he subtly changed a few of the lyrics too.. A very sad song. one of the best ever written about emigration . Fair play Phil Chevron.
Philip Chevron not looking so well in this video. I suppose if he couldn't sing it, there isn't a better living singer of Irish Ballads (along with Christy Moore) than Shane. First saw Philip in Dublin in the 70s with the Radiators (with and without from Space). Feel priviliged to have attended some of their Dublin gigs at that time and experienced live music and our young heroes as it should be. Still in my thoughts, Philip.
