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Saoirse Ronan Singing "Fairytale of New York" Is Irish Christmas Magic

The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a modern-classic Christmas song, a bittersweet ode to a bright-eyed couples' love turned sour made brighter by a gorgeous arrangement that starts as a ballad and ...
Variety

Hozier Brings Christmas Vibes to ‘Saturday Night Live’ With Emotional Performance and Changed Lyrics to ‘Fairytale of New York’

Hozier was the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live‘s” Christmas edition Saturday night, and for his second song, the Irish artist paid tribute to the Pogues’ classic “Fairytale of New York.” On ...
Rolling Stone

‘SNL’: Watch Hozier Perform Hit Song ‘Too Sweet,’ Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’

Hozier returned to the stage later with a cover of the Irish folk ballad that appeared on the Pogues’ 1988 album If I Should Fall from Grace of God. The Christmas-themed track, which has been reissued ...
American Songwriter

The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” Has Long Been Subject of Controversy, Songwriter Says That’s the Point

Some of the most beloved Christmas songs are a bit rough around the edges, from the hokey and macabre “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” to the Pogues’ controversial “Fairytale of New York.” The ...