Midlands Yellow 3,994 Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) A lot of real talent being lost this year. (Apologies, meant to be in non football section) Edited November 30, 2023 by Midlands Yellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,748 Posted November 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: A lot of real talent being lost this year. (Apologies, meant to be in non football section) Have you read the book ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,731 Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) Worst Christmas song of all time. It's cheap, lousy.. And ooh, can't say that word anymore 😉 Shame really as clearly a nice and talented guy. Edited November 30, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A K Narey 85 Posted November 30, 2023 Sad, but not unexpected news. I will raise a glass to him when I am watching Skinny Lister at the Art Centre tonight. Rest in Peace, Shane 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,994 Posted November 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, TIL 1010 said: Have you read the book ? Mr Balls one? I haven’t but the reviews are good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yobocop 1,099 Posted November 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Worst Christmas song of all time. It's cheap, lousy.. And ooh, can't say that word anymore 😉 Shame really as clearly a nice and talented guy. Obviously subjective but my best and I would say many others favourite Xmas song 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bristol Nest 515 Posted November 30, 2023 Xmas no 1 sorted. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted November 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Worst Christmas song of all time. It's cheap, lousy.. And ooh, can't say that word anymore 😉 Shame really as clearly a nice and talented guy. Have you ever heard Mariah Carey? 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,409 Posted November 30, 2023 Balls will have to skip the AGM to write a new final chapter for the reissue of his biog now. Shane did well to earn his bus pass. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,931 Posted November 30, 2023 Sad but not surprising I suppose. I remember seeing Kate Melua take the Kirsty MacColl roll in a rendition of Fairytale of New York. Shane was in his usual state and the poor girl looked terrified 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,748 Posted November 30, 2023 Sadly you could see what was coming when this recent photo of him was released. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted November 30, 2023 Met him a few times... a massive talent and a massive loss. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted November 30, 2023 What, no thread for Henry Kissinger or Alistair Darling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted November 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said: What, no thread for Henry Kissinger or Alistair Darling? Not heard their albums to be honest.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,173 Posted November 30, 2023 The Pogues were good, but especially live. Shane was inevitably three sheets to the wind when I saw him perform. I think he spent many years of his life drunk. Didn't the group eventually sack him for this? Talent with waywardness ... not unusual, especially in the entertainment industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 1,897 Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Kenny Foggo said: Not heard their albums to be honest.... Kissinger was all Bomb the Bass. While Darling was more Money for Nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,731 Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Pyro Pete said: What, no thread for Henry Kissinger or Alistair Darling? Think Kissingers a little busy keeping Satan busy.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted November 30, 2023 Saw the pogues support Elvis Costello at the uea, I still haven't worked out how they managed to play their instruments 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ec-p 90 Posted November 30, 2023 One of the finest songwriters of our generation. I urge everyone to have a listen to A Pair of Brown Eyes or A Rainy Night in Soho and raise a glass to his beautiful poetry in song. RIP and God Bless Shane. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted November 30, 2023 Can’t say much more than above…I can’t argue about the Christmas song it’s really cheesy yet I find myself singing to it on the radio, I bet everyone does! RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
percy varco 199 Posted November 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Pyro Pete said: What, no thread for Henry Kissinger or Alistair Darling? Or Jimmy Corkhill or Sticky Vicky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,278 Posted November 30, 2023 Such a unique character, really sad loss. Spent many a night singing to their version of Dirty old town! We should adopt it for the derby now "Scummy old town!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 551 Posted November 30, 2023 2 hours ago, ec-p said: One of the finest songwriters of our generation. I urge everyone to have a listen to A Pair of Brown Eyes or A Rainy Night in Soho and raise a glass to his beautiful poetry in song. RIP and God Bless Shane. Exactly. One of my favourite groups and unfortunately he will be remembered for the 'Fairy tail of NY' which was far, far from his and their best work/music. Saw them live in the mid 80s. Outrageously good concert. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
detroit94 8 Posted November 30, 2023 Saw him live at the NEC back in the 80s and he was brilliant but also so drunk he staggered into Kirsty McColl and knocked her off the stage. Perhaps Shane Duffy could take over this role instead of staggering around in his own penalty area creating havoc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,409 Posted November 30, 2023 All this snobbery about Fairytale 🤣🤣! If it wasn't adopted by almost the whole English speaking world as the true misplaced spirit of Xmas, there'd be no question about the strength of the songwriting I'll be singing it loud this Xmas as always. But that's for later, before then you'll find me down the Sally Maclanane! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted November 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Pyro Pete said: Kissinger was all Bomb the Bass. While Darling was more Money for Nothing. I feel this post has been massively underrated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
