It's been a while since I've posted on this thing, but I was feeling particularly enthusiastic about this song just now.
http://www.markryan.ie/ftp/Pogues%20-%20A%20Rainy%20Night%20In%20Soho.mp3
"Rainy Night in Soho" is one of the most gorgeous songs I've heard in a while, and I thought I'd take the time to say that I strongly feel, as strongly as most people feel about "important" matters (i.e. the economy, religion, etc.), that more people should listen to The Pogues. There's far more to them than "Fairytale of New York," which I would rank as maybe only their fifth-best song, or so.
The last time I felt such an urgent need to push my music on to other people was 4 years ago, when I first heard The Clash(!!!). So this is pretty significant, I think. :)
My Trusted MOGs
Ooh the Pogues AND the Clash? I like you already!
Must admit I hadn't heard that song before but it certainly is a gem. Then again, being Irish, I feel obliged to appreciate anything by the Pogues lol. I haven't listened to them in a while now, and you've inspired to me to rekindle those embers! It's just a shame the state that Shane is in now, he goes on tv shows and it's just embarrassing to watch. Oh well, that's rock n roll lol.
My Trusted MOGs
"and I kissed my girl, by the factory wall"
I still think that's one of the most amazing lyrics ever written. (it doesn't take much to impress me)