Webfeaturing the late shane macgowan, fairytale of new york by the pogues and kirsty maccoll had its lyrics changed after its 1987 release. Weblooking back at the history and making of 'fairytale of new york' by the pogues and kirsty maccoll, including its lyrics, meaning, video and controversy. Webwe all know the lyrics to the beloved fairytale of new york, but how much do you know about the song and its legacy? Shane macgowan and the pogues on stage with kirsty. Webthe story behind the pogues' christmas classic 'fairytale of new york' as shane macgowan spent two years perfecting his tale of a drunken couple.
