Almanac Music: The Greatest Christmas Song of All

December 20, 2024 by 16 Comments

Smokie delves into ‘Fairytale of New York’, which he believes is the greatest Christmas song of all

Almanac Music: In memory of Shane MacGowan – ‘Fairytale of New York’ – The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl)

December 1, 2023 by 7 Comments

One of the great contemporary Christmas songs is ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl). It is sure to get your feet tapping and put you in the Christmas spirit. [With the passing of Shane MacGowan on Thursday, what better way to remember him by as we lead into the festive season than to replay this great Christmas song by The Pogues. Vale Shane MacGowan – ED]

Almanac Music: ‘There’s A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis’ – Kirsty MacColl

December 31, 2021 by 8 Comments

Inspired by a uni housemate who thought he saw someone who looked like Elvis, Peter Crossing remembers Kirsty MacColl and her song ‘There’s A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis’ .

Almanac Music: Welcome to the Working Week

January 20, 2018 by 15 Comments

Workshy Swish had the day off. His idle hands have produced this playlist that draws parallels with his forty-odd years in the workforce.