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Musicians including Nick Cave, Glen Hansard, and Lisa O'Neill performed moving tributes to Shane MacGowan at his funeral service in Nenagh, County Tipperary. The ceremony was attended by hundreds of people, including famous friends such as Johnny Depp and Bob Geldof. MacGowan, hailed as a poet, lyricist, singer, and trailblazer, was remembered for his contributions to music and his Irish heritage.
Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill, along with members of The Pogues, performed 'Fairytale of New York' at Shane MacGowan's funeral. The iconic song is currently rising in the UK charts, and fans are campaigning for it to reach the Christmas Number One spot. Other notable performances at the funeral included Nick Cave singing 'A Rainy Night in Soho' and Johnny Depp delivering a personal reading. MacGowan's widow expressed support for the song topping the charts, and fans also gathered in Dublin to pay tribute to the late musician.
Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill deliver a heartfelt rendition of "Fairytale of New York" at Shane MacGowan's funeral, with mourners dancing in the aisles. The performance took place in Nenagh, Ireland, and pays tribute to the Pogues' frontman.
Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill performed a rendition of "Fairytale of New York" at the funeral of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, backed by members of the band. The funeral also featured performances by Spider Stacy and Nick Cave, and mourners sang some of MacGowan's iconic songs as the procession made its way through Dublin. MacGowan passed away at the age of 65 from complications of pneumonia and viral encephalitis.
The Swell Season, consisting of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, has released its first song in over a decade, titled "The Answer Is Yes." The sentimental track celebrates lives lived in gratitude and marks a natural companion piece to their Oscar-winning hit "Falling Slowly." The duo is set to embark on a 15th-anniversary reunion tour later this summer.