The Pogues feat Kirsty McColl: Fairytale of New York - music video

Thursday, 06 Dec 2012

Twenty-five years after its release, the duet about a couple who have fallen on hard times is still considered by many to be the greatest Christmas song ever. Read Dorian Lynskey's article on the two-year making of this classic anthem

Thursday, 06 Dec 2012

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