![]() In a eulogy MacGowan’s sister, Siobhan, said that despite growing up in England her brother’s “veins ran deep with Irish blood”, and he found his spiritual home in Tipperary. “Your life gave growth to so many of us, Shane, and your bright light gave salvation to our often dark and empty skies.” A recording of Bono delivering a reading was played.įather Pat Gilbert said mortality lay at the heart of MacGowan’s music. Depp and the former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams gave readings. Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill performed Fairytale of New York and Cave performed A Rainy Night in Soho, drawing cheers from the congregation and crowds outside the church. “Sad to say, I must be on my way,” said one. Messages left outside St Mary of the Rosary church in Nenagh channelled his lyrics. Johnny Depp, Nick Cave, Bod Geldof and President Michael D Higgins attended the funeral mass in Tipperary, the home of MacGowan’s mother’s family. The songwriter and vocalist died on 30 November at the age of 65 after a long illness, drawing tributes from artists and musicians around the world who cited the influence of the Pogues’ trailblazing Celtic punk. “You don’t get many people doing that nowadays.” We’ll always be proud of Shane, just like the English are of Dickens.”ĭoran recalled a 1986 gig in New York when MacGowan slugged from a huge bottle of white wine that he shared with the audience. He embodied who we are, warts and all, and expressed it magnificently. “He embodied the soul and spirit of this country. The music videos that accompany them are also usually great fun to watch as well.“He was one of the greatest Irishmen,” said Dermot Doran, 55. The throwback styles of music, expressions that may have long since gone out of fashion, and the shoutouts to items that are no longer in production. ![]() Susie went and left us for some foreign guy” Wrapping Up My List of the Best Songs About MemoriesĪnd with that, I wrap up my memories music playlist and encourage you to dig through your music to reminisce.Ī song about memories will have you feeling nostalgic in no time. “But the years went by and the rock just died It oozes Nostalgia for anyone who lived through the decade. The Crocodile Rock in question is the signature sound that evolved into something totally different. With delicious fifties flavoring, he gives us a fast-paced, rendition that reflects upon the earlier days of rock and roll which he believes brought better music. Kid Cudi – “Memories”įinally, I have saved a spot for this rock and roll number chock-full of nostalgia from none other than Sir Elton. Bon Jovi – “(You Want To) Make A Memory”. ![]()
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