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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Faiza Saqib

Why Shane MacGowan’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ could still not make Christmas No1

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Fans of The Pogues had hoped Shane MacGowan’s festive hit “Fairytale of New York” will become a No.1 in time for Christmas, following the musician’s death on 30 November.

However, the UK’s midweek top 100 songs show that Wham’s “Last Christmas” is already taking the lead as No1 and could hold the top spot until the end of the month.

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