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10 Comments on “Fairytale of New York: The Pogues”
Fairytale of New York was recorded one July when Steve Lillywhite and his wife Kirsty MacColl provided the Pogues with the female vocal. Originally Elvis Costello had been involved but it was Steve who got it done.
For many reasons this is my favorite song of the season. The lyrics drew the attention of the censors at the BBC, but I listen and always have a sense of love and of hope.
Steve and I grew up together. There was a very long family connection. I didn’t know Kirsty but I do remember jumping around in the Lillywhite’s home in Bookham to the Dave Clark Five.
Thank you Kate for MDH pandering, it is truly appreciated
My Dear Hedley,
Christmas is the time for pandering!
I didn’t realize you had such noteworthy friends while you were growing up. Who didn’t jump around to the Dave Clark Five? I, however, jumped with far lesser known people.
Steve’s Dad was my Godfather and vice versa.
Haven’t talked to him in a very long time. Our grandparents lived next to each other during working and retirement years.
I think it was “Glad all over”.. And who’d didn’t want to “feel glad all over”
And if you really want to go back and check your old vinyl, Steve’s brother Adrian was the drummer in a band called The Members. the lead singer was Nicky Tesco.
December 16, 2012 at 12:18 pm
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December 16, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Fairytale of New York was recorded one July when Steve Lillywhite and his wife Kirsty MacColl provided the Pogues with the female vocal. Originally Elvis Costello had been involved but it was Steve who got it done.
For many reasons this is my favorite song of the season. The lyrics drew the attention of the censors at the BBC, but I listen and always have a sense of love and of hope.
Steve and I grew up together. There was a very long family connection. I didn’t know Kirsty but I do remember jumping around in the Lillywhite’s home in Bookham to the Dave Clark Five.
Thank you Kate for MDH pandering, it is truly appreciated
December 16, 2012 at 3:24 pm
My Dear Hedley,
Christmas is the time for pandering!
I didn’t realize you had such noteworthy friends while you were growing up. Who didn’t jump around to the Dave Clark Five? I, however, jumped with far lesser known people.
December 16, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Steve’s Dad was my Godfather and vice versa.
Haven’t talked to him in a very long time. Our grandparents lived next to each other during working and retirement years.
I think it was “Glad all over”.. And who’d didn’t want to “feel glad all over”
December 16, 2012 at 3:36 pm
And this may have to be known as Pandering Sunday
December 16, 2012 at 3:37 pm
My Dear Hedley,
That is a perfect name for this Sunday!!
December 16, 2012 at 3:46 pm
It is ! I shall remember when the season comes around in 2013.
December 16, 2012 at 10:00 pm
At least I didn’t have to point that out (and believe me, I was tempted 😉 )
I didn’t know Kirsty was married to Steve L. You really do have a history full of connections (direct or indirect)
Wish I liked the song more.
December 16, 2012 at 10:04 pm
im6,
It is, after all, the Christmas season, a time for pandering.
It is remarkable the connections MDH has,
December 16, 2012 at 11:13 pm
Im6
Happy Pandering Sunday
And if you really want to go back and check your old vinyl, Steve’s brother Adrian was the drummer in a band called The Members. the lead singer was Nicky Tesco.