Fans are rallying to get The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale Of New York’ to Christmas Number One after death of Shane MacGowan
nme.comThe Pogues fans have been rallying to get their track ‘Fairytale Of New York’ to the Christmas Number One after the death of frontman Shane MacGowan.MacGowan’s death was confirmed today (November 30) in a joint statement by his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, as well as his sister Siobhan and father Maurice.“It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane MacGowan.
Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning (30 November, 2023) with his wife Victoria and family by his side. Prayers and the last rites were read which gave comfort to his family,” read the statement.
He was age 65.Fans have taken to social media in attempts to get ‘Fairytale Of New York’ to become the Christmas Number One in honour of MacGowan’s passing.
The track peaked at Number Two on its original release in 1987.One X/Twitter user tweeted: “We need to make this Christmas number one.
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