The Pogues ft. Kirsty McColl - Fairytale Of New York

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sphynx

04-11-2005

Originally Posted by Cornish Andy:
“Put your money on The Pogues now, the odds are much better, then get behind the 'Fairytale for Christmas No. 1 campaign' to increase your chances!!!

The 'stinky tramps' down the end of my street are more entertaining than bloody Westlife.”

I agree, they are just so boring.:yawn:

I definitely don't want to see them at No1 or at all would be good!

scaryspice

04-11-2005

No I wont be backing it as I dont like it when she says the word 'Faggot'
Its offensive and should be bleeped out at least.

sphynx

04-11-2005

Originally Posted by scaryspice:
“No I wont be backing it as I dont like it when she says the word 'Faggot'
Its offensive and should be bleeped out at least. ”

Lol!

There is nothing offensive about the word 'faggot' in the song! If you look it up, you'll find it means 'old woman' which is exactly what Kirsty is singing about.

Isn't she?

Jamfocus

05-11-2005

There was an article in The Sun today which had Kirstys Mum and Son speaking about her death which is almost 5 years to the day.

They say they would love to see it get a high chart position. And The Sun also said its tipped to get number one.

I would love to hear the song played as Christmas Number 1.

sphynx

05-11-2005

Originally Posted by Jamfocus:
“There was an article in The Sun today which had Kirstys Mum and Son speaking about her death which is almost 5 years to the day.

They say they would love to see it get a high chart position. And The Sun also said its tipped to get number one.

I would love to hear the song played as Christmas Number 1.”

I think it would make a good xmas No1

elena

05-11-2005

Originally Posted by scaryspice:
“No I wont be backing it as I dont like it when she says the word 'Faggot'
Its offensive and should be bleeped out at least. ”

Oh for goodness sakes! There's much worse in music these days. And the apparent 'swearing' is part of the character based song. To hate a song simply because someone says the word 'faggot' is a bit bizarre, in my opinion.

getty

05-11-2005

It's my favourite christmas song after Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas", but I can't see them getting no1.

sphynx

05-11-2005

Originally Posted by elena:
“Oh for goodness sakes! There's much worse in music these days. And the apparent 'swearing' is part of the character based song. To hate a song simply because someone says the word 'faggot' is a bit bizarre, in my opinion.”

I must admit, I found it rather bizarre initially, not really paying much attention to the context of the song but then I realised 'faggot' just meant 'old lump or heap' or whatever. I can't believe that some people are actually taking it to mean 'gay' as in homosexual. Now thats bizarre!

greig andrew

05-11-2005

THE BEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER.I HOPE IT GETS THE CHRISTMAS NO.1.WESTLIFE DO NOT DESERVE IT OR THAT STUPID CRAZY FROG

.OF COURSE ONE OF THEM WILL GET THE CHRISTMAS NO.1.THE POGUES DESERVE IT.ITS A BEAUTIFUL SONG.

Cornish Andy

06-11-2005

Most bookies are currently offering 16/1 for Fairytale to be Christmas Number One.

sphynx

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by Cornish Andy:
“Most bookies are currently offering 16/1 for Fairytale to be Christmas Number One.”

Is that good news or bad?

sphynx

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by greig andrew:
“THE BEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER.I HOPE IT GETS THE CHRISTMAS NO.1.WESTLIFE DO NOT DESERVE IT OR THAT STUPID CRAZY FROG .OF COURSE ONE OF THEM WILL GET THE CHRISTMAS NO.1.THE POGUES DESERVE IT.ITS A BEAUTIFUL SONG.”

Well me too!

Jamfocus

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by sphynx:
“Is that good news or bad?”

I believe 16/1 isn't that bad. It seems like its in the running. Although I could be wrong.

sphynx

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by Jamfocus:
“I believe 16/1 isn't that bad. It seems like its in the running. Although I could be wrong.”

Oh good.

Thanks

russellelly

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by Jamfocus:
“I believe 16/1 isn't that bad. It seems like its in the running. Although I could be wrong.”

16/1 isn't great. It means if you bet £1, you'll get £17 back (£16 winnings plus your original £1). Not a bad bet, but it doesn't seem right to me to profit from a charity record.

Great song, but I may get sick to death of it in shops over the coming month or two

cariad-snow

06-11-2005

I a big kirsty fan and really hope this helps with the jfk .

I look forward to it ....no one else will ever do the song as much justice as she did

JonDoe

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by AfterToday:
“The best christmas sogn EVER!”

The only good Christmas sogn. Ever.

sphynx

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by russellelly:
“16/1 isn't great. It means if you bet £1, you'll get £17 back (£16 winnings plus your original £1). Not a bad bet, but it doesn't seem right to me to profit from a charity record.

Great song, but I may get sick to death of it in shops over the coming month or two ”

Ive never bet money on a song, just wanted to know the odds of it being no1 because I'd love it to get there. Ive bought cds in the past where proceeds go to a good cause

vans_101

06-11-2005

I love this song. Its so different to every other xmas song. Although it people dont think its a happy song it always makes me happy. Whenever i hear it i think of xmas. And i dont know how people can get tired of it. its only played at xmas. Its not offensive at all. If you take offence dont listen to it. If the bleep faggot out then its PC gone mad. I had no idea this was being re released but im glad i came across this thread. it would be a great tribute to Kirsty.

sphynx

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by vans_101:
“I love this song. Its so different to every other xmas song. Although it people dont think its a happy song it always makes me happy. Whenever i hear it i think of xmas. And i dont know how people can get tired of it. its only played at xmas. Its not offensive at all. If you take offence dont listen to it. If the bleep faggot out then its PC gone mad. I had no idea this was being re released but im glad i came across this thread. it would be a great tribute to Kirsty.”

Definitely agree. It never made xmas no 1 at the time. It would be a great tribute to Kirsty if it made it this time round. Its a little bit different, original, 'alternative' its great - I love it.

Georgiecats

07-11-2005

You scumbag you maggot you cheap lousy faggot............

The best lines ever. One Xmas song you never tire of.

Class.

Jamfocus

07-11-2005

This would of been mentioned, but I have missed it and can't find it.

Where are the profits from the song going, what charity?

Georgiecats

07-11-2005

I hope some of it goes to the Justice For Kirsty campaign to charge the person who killed her with his speedboat. And who is still walking around free.

Damaja

07-11-2005

Originally Posted by vans_101:
“ If the bleep faggot out then its PC gone mad. I had no idea this was being re released but im glad i came across this thread. it would be a great tribute to Kirsty.”

I like this song and it would be a fitting tribute to Kirsty MacColl if this got to number one. Five years since she died - I remember reading this on the BBC website when it happened, time flies

And considering the amount of bile there is in rap and 'R&B' tracks played on the radio everyday, if the word faggot is bleeped then it will be another victory for the PC zealots

NUCIERO

07-11-2005

Originally Posted by Georgiecats:
“I hope some of it goes to the Justice For Kirsty campaign to charge the person who killed her with his speedboat. And who is still walking around free.”

yes ,i hope so too,its a scandal that he is able to flout the law because he is rich please visit:http://www.justiceforkirsty.org/
Last edited by NUCIERO : 07-11-2005 at 10:45

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