There is a sad story to this song. Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken's wife died because of complications while giving birth to the couples second child. A the time the band was recording the "Waiting for Herb" album. One night Andrew turned up in the studio, went to his drumkit, and started banging away , while yelling out the words "my baby's gone" over and over again. From this moment of pain and anguish he found the words and inspiration to craft this beautiful and poignant song.
Shaneey ol' Shane! boomin'! like the fock up!
segbastian 2 months ago
There is a sad story to this song. Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken's wife died because of complications while giving birth to the couples second child. A the time the band was recording the "Waiting for Herb" album. One night Andrew turned up in the studio, went to his drumkit, and started banging away , while yelling out the words "my baby's gone" over and over again. From this moment of pain and anguish he found the words and inspiration to craft this beautiful and poignant song.
69rubbersoul 4 months ago 2
@69rubbersoul Wow, thanks for the reply. I never knew, but it adds layers to the song.
Oddpod11 2 months ago
Ahah I wonder why the guy on the album cover is reading an Italian newspaper...
Great band!!!
mezzanaccio 7 months ago
Worst American accent I've ever heard on record.
But who cares? Great song, love it!!!
ballhawk387 8 months ago
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This is the song for anyone who had someone leave them! This song is an anthem!
This song is like a slow dance with the devil! (;
jazmin010 8 months ago
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jazmin010 8 months ago
great voice =p~
selenaire 1 year ago
great voice =p~
selenaire 1 year ago
Absolutely love this tune. My mum used to put it on when we were kids and we'd all go mad dancin about. Mint
bunnDaSensi 1 year ago 3
nice 1 pal
robboleeds1 2 years ago
indeed great share!
Dennis834 2 years ago
Yes ! :D
brilliantmarron 2 years ago
One of my favorite Pogues songs, thanks for uploading
Katashtrophie 2 years ago 2