But MacGowan and Pogues banjo player Jem Finer would prove Costello wrong after writing “Fairytale of New York” — the most-played Christmas song of the 21st century in the UK — in 1985.

Of course, The Pogue’s highest-charting and top-selling song is ‘Fairytale of New York’. The duet with Kirsty MacColl reached Number 2 in 1987 and continues to be one of the most well-loved ...

That’s not meant as a criticism either – MacGowan’s rough and ready vocals add to the song’s charm. Musically, it revolves around familiar folk chord changes, but MacGowan’s gift for a ...

collaborating on the song "Fairytale of Philadelphia," in which the famous NFL siblings sing new lyrics to the tune of ...

Should we stop listening to these Christmas songs? BBC Arts - 30 years of Fairytale of New York Radio 2 - Behind the Fairytale Last year, there were hundreds of complaints after Gavin and Stacey ...

Fairytale of New York has been declared the best Christmas song in a vote on Twitter. Pointless presenter Richard Osman asked followers to vote for the best tune in a festive version of the World ...

“Fairytale of New York.” The Pogues’ song was released in 1987 and is a duet between Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl. The night will also feature a sing-along for the ages. Grab tickets no ...

Travis Kelce is here to officially kick off the holiday season. Travis, 35, joined forces with his brother, Jason Kelce, and ...

Ke Huy Quan is getting his action leading man on with the new film Fairytale in New York. Jalmari Helander, the filmmaker ...

Ke Huy Quan is set to star in 'Fairytale in New York,' a new Lionsgate film from director Jalmari Helander, which is ...

With the holiday season nearing, Jason Kelce teased his brother Travis’ new Christmas song. And it appears Taylor Swift may .

Academy Award-winner Ke Huy Quan is set to star in Lionsgate's action thriller "Fairytale in New York." Directed by Jalmari ...