In this Last Mixed Tape Christmas special Steve delves into the cultural impact of the Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl ‘Fairytale of New York’. Decades on from its initial release, the classic Christmas song has changed the sound of every holiday season since and set the bar for all Christmas songs after.
From it’s setting, contrasting characterisation, performances and intricate songwriting ‘Fairytale of New York’ would prove to be an ionic moment in pop music history and for all involved.
Watch the video above or on YouTube for the full piece. This clip is from The Last Mixed Tape podcast.
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