Fairytale Of New York sung by The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacCollThe song "Fairytale Of New York" was recorded in August 1987 and released in December 1987. The music and the lyrics to Fairytale Of New York were written by Jem Finer and Shane MacGowan. The bitter lyrics reflects the hopes of the young being dashed by alcoholism and drug addiction and of reminiscing and arguing on Christmas Eve in New York City. |