Webthe secrets behind the making of one of the nation's favourite christmas songs, fairytale of new york by the pogues.

Web“fairytale of new york” is a duet between macgowan and the british singer kirsty maccoll, portraying lovers who turn viciously against each other on christmas.

Last updated 22 december 2015.

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