Shane MacGowan is gone, but absolutely not forgotten. A new, all-star music project is proof of that.
Announced today, March 12, a tribute album, entitled 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, celebrating the impressive legacy of the late singer, songwriter and frontman of The Pogues.
Contributors to the collection include Damien Dempsey, David Gray, Dropkick Murphys, Hozier, Johnny Depp, Tom Waits, and Bruce Springsteen, who provides the album’s first single, a reimagined cut of “A Rainy Night in Soho.”
“Shane was all naked bottomless humanity. Threatening to force us to ask ourselves if we were living deeply, authentically,” remarks Springsteen, as “A Rainy Night in Soho” arrives on streaming platforms. “He was raw, hilarious, no apologies and profound. His soul was filled with the transgressive and ecstatic properties of the saints.”
MacGowan died on Nov. 30, 2023, aged 65 following a period of ill health. He left treasure in the form of song, his lyrics welcoming us into a gritty world away from the spotlight, articulating the hard lives of working class Irish immigrants, of finding love and hope in a dirty old town.
Born on Christmas Day 1957 in Kent, England to Irish parents, MacGowan was a force in London’s punk scene, and went on to form The Pogues in the early ’80s. The band mixed Celtic, folk and punk, quickly earning a reputation for high-energy, booze-soaked live performances at a time when New Wave, synth pop and big hair was dominating the music scene.
His gift was recognized with the prestigious Ivors Inspiration Award at the Ivor Novello Awards in 2018, a salute to his poetic songwriting and significant influence on his peers.
Perhaps fittingly, MacGowan passed in the weeks leading into Christmas, the season when the Pogues’ beloved holiday standard from 1987, “Fairytale of New York,” is often in heavy rotation, certainly in the U.K. and Ireland. It remains one of the most popular songs never to have reached the top of the U.K. chart, where it has a peak position of No. 2, and each December makes a regular march into the top 10.
The late artist’s longtime partner, Irish journalist Victoria Mary Clarke, was integral in putting together the 20th Century Paddy project, due out Nov. 13 through Rubyworks.
“Shane’s spirit and songwriting are eternally exalted through this glorious collection,” she remarks in a statement, “each song is uniquely and graciously interpreted by these beyond beautiful artists and his family are humbled by and thankful to each and every one of the musicians involved, to the delightful team at Rubyworks, and to John Kennedy without whom this would not have happened.”
View this post on InstagramAs a songwriter, adds Rubyworks founder Niall Muckian, “Shane redefined the landscape for generations of artists; it is a privilege to provide a home for this work and ensure his poetic voice continues to reach audiences around the world.”
The album is available for pre-order, including a limited edition “Deluxe Bookpack” featuring 3LPs, 2CDs and a 56-page book of memorabilia and liner notes.
With the release, 50% of artist royalties will be donated to Dublin Simon Community to provide lifesaving housing and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness. “Shane’s empathy for people sleeping rough in Dublin was well known,” explains Catherine Kenny, CEO, Dublin Simon Community. “He never hesitated to stop, acknowledge, and share a moment with someone on the street.”
MacGowan was a long‑time supporter of the charity. And in 2021, he performed at the Christmas Eve Busk which turned out to be his last live performance. At every Busk since, explains Kenny, one of his songs has been played in tribute.
20th Century Paddy, reps say, is an album MacGowan had always wanted to make himself.
Stream Springsteen’s version of “A Rainy Night in Soho” and check out the artist lineup for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan. Other artists will be announced in due course.
AmbleBruce SpringsteenCamille O’SullivanCroninDamien DempseyDavid GrayDropkick MurphysGarron NooneGlen HansardHozier & Jessie BuckleyJohnny Depp & Imelda MayJohnny Mac and The FaithfulKate MossLiam Ó MaonlaíLisa Moorish & Another DayLisa O’NeillLYRAMadra SalachMoya BrennanMundyPicture ThisPinch of SnuffPrimal ScreamSteve EarleThe High KingsThe Jesus and Mary ChainThe LibertinesThe Murder CapitalThe PoguesTom Waits
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