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The Pogues – not so much a band, as an attitude. Mixing mayhem and musicianship, Pogue McClone capture that attitude, with Bryn ‘Mad Dog’ Davies and his fellow troubadours bringing MacGowan and co.’s music back to life with a bang. They say ‘accept no imitations’ but in the case of Pogue McClone, make an exception…
Rainy Night In Soho
Shane MacGowan's evocative song appearing first in the 1986 EP Poguery In Motion is a metaphor, but was it about the love for a woman, or for whiskey?
Whiskey In The Jar
Recorded by the Dubliners in 1967, Whiskey In The Jar is a traditional Irish folk song dating back to 17th century about the highwayman Patrick Fleming. Later popularised as a rock version by Thn Lizzy in 1972.
Waxies Dargle
Waxies Dargle originated as a children's song in Dublin in 19th century. In Dublin cobblers were known as Waxies due to the wax used in stitching and Dargle what they called holiday excursions out to a famous fair at Donnybrook.
Rock 'N' Roll Paddy
Shane wrote this song which appears in the 1997 Shane MacGowan and the Popes album Crock of Gold.
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
This song is the title track for The Pogues' third and best selling album in 1988 and is a live favourite.
