The Story Of...Fairytale of New York - The Pogues (Part 6 of 6)

[dougcapehart]

I didn't want this video to end.

Ive been stricken tho... Ive noticed in my own life that I hold on so loosely to health and living... Shane doesn't seem to give a shit if he lives or dies, yet the beautiful women and mothers we know love life so much and they're taken away way too early. Losing Kirsty was such a crime that the maker of this ironic and ass-backwards existence should be held accountable, tho I will give him credit for keeping Shane with us a while longer. Happy birthday, Shane

[katyfoye]

this song is my absolute favorite christmas song, it is real......special. Wonderful......lovely. :)

[JimMLINY]

Spectacular!

[dbl1]

I shouldn't have watched all 6 parts as now I'm late to a holiday-themed event.......... but I'm glad I did. Thank You so much for posting this and for showing how much blood, sweat & tears, a little bit of happenstance and a LOT of beer drinking it takes to make one song. RIP Kristy MacColl.

[BanjoMan1916]

Not available on mobile...just watched parts 1-5 to find out I can't watch the end. For fucks sake

[hulmad]

brenith nollaig duit!

[chuzz814]

The best song to drink to on Christmas. Its just totally human.

[frieda406]

there's something about their dance at the end that is so very touching.

[checkopolis]

They got them all together, but they never showed them playing the song all together again.

[Emperor414141]

@checkopolis watch?v=7aziRPxmhF8

[MyUlster]

I miss her as well ! To hear her fill's me heart ! Now just full of tears ! To soon to soon ! God Bless ya Kirsty sing one wit Luke an Ronnie for me !!

[211FairyTale]

Thanks for all 6 parts! One of the greatest songs ever.

[brianmoran1973]

The fairy tale of new york,and once upon a time in america ,always struck a chord with me like mcgowen leone, or noodles

[acho17]

Just watched/listened to all six parts while at my desk at work...thank you so much for posting. I have always loved this song but now I love it even more!

[Messsable]

thank you so much for this! I loved all six parts and helped me a lot with the perfect understanding of the beautiful Pogues music.

[GraveGratification]

Is this part of a series of documentaries on songs? Whats it called?

[LBjim]

Thank you for the post!!

[ListenToBigFace]

Fucking hell Ronan is deep as fuck, totally changed my opinion of him, what a legend

[10dennis10]

At 5'15" Jem is the only one who is able to be open about Kirsty's death. Heart wrenching.

[tonipalanca]

This is Great! really great...thanks!

[Elidoransgar]

I swear there's something in the blood. My Scots-Irish ancestors left the UK about 200 years ago, but the music resonates very deeply. And don't even play the bagpipes or I'll fookin' cry. It's embarrassing to break down like a little girl over music. How can you possibly explain that to someone who doesn't feel it? It's like it's embedded in the DNA. I can hear what it was like for my desperate ancestors who came here to toil like slaves all their lives. It's beautiful and lively and very sad.

[GumboRon]

This is the "Gone With The Wind" of songs. I always listen to is several times during the Christmas season... and each time it's like the first time. I still get choked up when the video get to the part where Shane and Kirsty dance.

[jimhepple]

watched this 1st time round on bbc 3, thanks for posting it unreal documentry about the best song ever made. the bit where mccoll sings by herself on the master tape is spine tingling

[karachikid99]

I saw the Pogues in Montreal 1987. It's almost 2011 and almost 24 years later, this band's song makes me proud of my youth. My wife is presently sick with a gastro bug and I'm watching this on a laptop. The laptop will be a gift for our three kids this Christmas. Anyway, not to ramble on but it's been a beautiful life, beautiful music and sourrounded by my wonderful family. Cheers to 2011 folks! I'LL make sure my kids learn this song and take it to heart.

[anthonynewsome]

Kirsty MacColl the Lady - Happy Christmas darling lady

[sas0517]

Thanks for posting this! One of my favorite Christmas songs.

[Andraste77]

You're a legend for posting this, gZa76. Thank you.

I'm all choked up now. But it was just what I needed to get me into the Christmas spirit this year. 

[shadrakethestud]

In loving memery of kirsty McColl love u.xxxxx.

[dudeacus]

Every Pogues fan should take the time to watch this documentary. Damn! I was moved to tears at the end when they talked about Kirsty's accident. What an insight to a truly brilliant song / band / collaboration.

[earthwizard1]

fecking amazing

[phantom0621]

Brilliant & moving - a true piece of music history and a fitting tribute to Kirsty, Shane and the Pogues. Thanks for posting.

[kingyshell]

Amazing.

[joebore]

many thanks @gza76! i'm filipino and this music is so stirring... it makes you happy so happy the tears so pleasurably well up my eyes while watching and listening to this classic song. many thanks.

[LCWmachinima]

I dont see The Pet Shop Boys getting a documentry made on Allways on my mind ¬.¬

[appleblossom1976]

Saw all 6 parts... Loved it! Thanks for sharing it with us. I was really moved...

[paul12101210]

True Classic.

[cfcolly]

whos narrating this? it sounds like richard e grant

[KeiranKav]

R.I.P Kirsty Mac Coll

[antsman88]

10 years since she died this year. be great if the song finally got to number one at xmas. still, never mind.

[venture790]

Shane is God.

[TonyDale]

Thank you so much for posting all six parts of this fabulous documentary. I miss Ms. Maccoll, and seeing her bench brought tears to my eyes.

[krisspico]

long live kirsty and the pouges, thank the fuckin universe for such talent

[poolpig]

Thank you for posting!

[lesterclaypool1]

Thanks for this.

Great presentation of one of only two Christmas songs that my wife allows in our home.

[Prenisonona]

Thank you for the video, I learnt a lot of things about the song that I didn't know which makes it really special for me.

[jondawg83]

So glad I sat through the whole thing, feel like a better person for having seen this. Thanks for posting.

[arri2004]

@jondawg83 I couldnt agree more with you mate,very touching and i'm sure every single person has a bit of its own story connected to this song, Happy Christmas :-)

[sebbs89]

now I wish I watched more Pogues song documentaries, beautiful

[valleythrash]

this was great!!! thank you

[pushkamousa]

Cheers for putting this up... this is one of the most important folk songs out there...

[sverkerdj]

Thanks for uploading this! Really enjoyed watching all 6 parts. Interesting to here the story behind the song. Its one of my fav songs.

[sonoferin]

Thanks for uploading this! Really enjoyed watching it. Merry Christmas!

[jeremyshambles]

RIP Christy, the most moving song ive ever heard. thanks kindly for sharing these videos, cheers

[ahlippincott]

Thanks a milion for this video. A masterpiece over a masterpiece.

[chrssgreen]

Great story... & Memories... Thankyou.

[annikee59]

Thank you for the story. This is musical history.

[nathaniellippincott]

Thanks for putting up this video. Really makes you appreciate the song that much more.

[maxzye]

Thank you!

[mistertechnology]

That was amazing and and the best background documentary to a piece of music I have ever seen or heard. The song is gripping alone and this puts so much character, depth and history to it...

[betsy111201]

Thanks for puttting this up.

[hawelihampshire]

no one should ever cover this song!

[utubalicious2]

This song is absolute perfection. Neither Shane nor Kirsty were the best singers in the world but they are absolutely perfect for this song.

[olderugger]

Thanks for a great video! First saw the Pogues in N. London in '91, hope to get tickets for the show in San Diego this Monday!

[geetargrrrl]

freakin killer video. made me weep a bit. thank you.

[peacefrog1916]

Can't make it out alone, I built my dreams around you...yer some man Shane, see you in December.

[IronxChef]

thx mate for putting this doco up

love the pogues and Shane is a talented and brillant man

[heavenstar55]

great post. perhaps there should be more documentaries over here about Shane and the Pogues...like "If I should fall from grace: Shane Mcgowan story" or "Great Hunger" which are pretty hard to find, especially where I'm from...:)

[Mranthr0pe]

To gZa76:

Thank you for posting this doc.

To Shane MacGowan:

Stay alive - we need you.

[minghag14s]

where do they sing for kirsty and when.

[rrlg1]

Soho Square, London. Her birthday.

[peacefrog1916]

greatest song ever written in my opinion.

[welshperson123]

4:50 :(

[AdArmand]

Kirsty's mum is a sweetheart.

[Sanglyon]

Thank for posting this. I fell in love with Irish music thanks to the Pogues and this song is my second favorite after Dirty Old Town. Whatever anyone can say about Shane behaviour, I truly think this song is the making of a true genius. I mean, I'm not even remotely Irish, but this song really moves me. Anyway, I disgress, so thank you again on behalf of the Pogues fan's from France (like me) and everywhere in the world who would have missed this movie without you.

[dirtydavey81]

You might be interested to know that Kirsty's father Ewan wrote Dirty Old Town.

[Countfoscolikesmice]

thank you for posting these!

does that guy narrate everything in GB?

[dathomas1243]

thank u very fuckn much for uploading this Rip Kirsty !

it's one of my fav songs

and i like christy moore's version too!!!

5/5

[operaluvr]

Thank you for putting this up. It's been a real education. The song has become a good friend, now as have the performers.

[thebeasteryass]

Christys Moore version is my favourite! But what a fantastic song!! from a fantastic band