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Here Comes Everybody: The Story of the Pogues
James Fearnley
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Description for Here Comes Everybody: The Story of the Pogues
Paperback. Reviled by traditionalists for their frequently fast, often riotous interpretations of Irish folk songs, the Pogues rose from the chaos of backroom gigs in Camden pubs to world tours with the likes of Elvis Costello, U2 and Bob Dylan and had a huge commercial success with the Christmas song, "Fairytale of New York". This book tells their story. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 26. Weight in Grams: 310.
October 1982: ABC, Culture Club, Shalamar and Survivor dominate the top twenty when the Pogues barrel out from the backstreets of King's Cross, a furious, pioneering mix of punk energy, traditional melodies and the powerfully poetic songwriting of Shane MacGowan.
Reviled by traditionalists for their frequently fast, often riotous interpretations of Irish folk songs, the Pogues rose from the sweaty chaos of backroom gigs in Camden pubs to world tours with the likes of Elvis Costello, U2 and Bob Dylan, and had huge commercial success with everyone's favourite Christmas song, 'Fairytale of New York'.
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Product Details
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780571253975
SKU
V9780571253975
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-97
About James Fearnley
James Fearnley was born in 1954 in Worsley, Manchester. He played guitar in various bands including the Nips with Shane MacGowan, before becoming the accordion player in the Pogues. James continues to tour with the band and lives in Los Angeles.
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