Shane MacGowan - If I Should Fall From Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story (2000)

Any sane person with decent taste would already have seen this one but for the few of you who might not have,here is a terrific documentary which is an almost 91 minutes long. Jeff Shannon sums this up perfectly.........


"As any Pogues fan could've told you, The Shane MacGowan Story was destined to be funny, sad, uplifting, depressing, and utterly irresistible. By the time this engaging documentary was produced in 2000, MacGowan-former Pogues frontman, notorious drinker, and one of the greatest songwriters of his generation--was still the unrepentant alcoholic who caused his former bandmates so much worry. They loved him then and love him still (bandmate Philip Chevron speaks most eloquently of their history), and for all his toothless cackling and constant stupor, MacGowan is seen here as an amiable Irish pub-crawler, coherent in thought if not always in speech, still making music (with his latter-day band, the Popes), and obviously devoted to his wife, Victoria Clarke, an enabling saint whose love for MacGowan is joyfully unconditional. Archival clips, video excerpts, and interviews with MacGowan's friends and family complete this comprehensive chronicle, making it an essential addition to any punk-'n-Pogues library"


For me,Shane MacGowan is a living legend. I don't think theres anyone alive today who had written such great songs especially love songs (A Rainy Night In Soho probably my favourite of all time) I will openly admit,when Shane does die (and I'm amazed he hasn't already given his lifestyle) I will cry my bloody eyes out.


And in case you didn't know Shane is now back touring with The Pogues and has also been busy teaming up with the likes of Mick Jones,Glen Matlock,Johnny Depp,Nick Cave,Bobby Gillespie,Chrissie Hynde,Paloma Faith and Eliza Doolittle to release a fantastic old classic for the charity "Concern" to help the people of Haiti. Read about it and order the song here http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=327930934009 (its only 79p in digital form) You don't need a facebook account to view that page either so click on it!


Watch the video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf69vIQL_u8.


As I said its 79p. What are you waiting for?



Links



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Edit: And heres the 24 minutes of extras



http://rapidshare.com/files/400666623/Shane_MacGowan_-_The_Shane_MacGowan_Story_DVD_Extras.avi.html

The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God 7'' (1988)

Back in '88 the Pogues were taking the world by storm. Three superb albums and a string of great singles,it seemed nothing would stop them. Unfortunately after the If I Should Fall From Grace Album it all started going downhill. Shane was getting so bladdered it was amazing he was still alive - who can forget The Reading Festival where he managed just 2 songs. Something I'll never forget as we made the mistake of being right down the front when they came on stage. I was surprised nobody was killed in that crush! Such a shame about Shane's antics because they were an incredible live band. I will always have fond memories of seeing The Pogues at their best (and their worst)


Tracks


1) If I Should Fall From Grace With God
2) Sally Maclennanne (Live)



http://rapidshare.com/files/376605725/Pogues_-_If_I_Should_Fall_From_Grace_With_God_7__.rar

The Pogues - Summer In Siam 7'' (1990)

Posted for gobshyte over at http://mondo-de-muebles.blogspot.com/ In my opinion,the last great Pogues song. Fortunately it wasn't the last great Shane MacGowan one. The B side is excellent too.


Tracks


1) Summer In Siam
2) Bastard Landlord


http://rapidshare.com/files/376602314/Pogues_-_Summer_In_Siam_7__.rar

The Pogues & The Dubliners - Jack's Heroes 7'' (1990)

Well I enjoyed listening to that last one so much,I'm gonna give you another. This was actually The Republic Of Ireland's offical football song for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Traditionally,football songs are a bag of shite (except for "Blue Is The Colour" and "Blue Day" of course) but not so in this particular case. I always loved the video for this one too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wotxd2uqP1c The B side is the classic Thin Lizzy's Whiskey In The Jar (R.I.P. Phil Lynott)

Slurp up that Guiness and enjoy!


Tracks


1) Jack's Heroes
2) Whiskey In The Jar


http://rapidshare.com/files/376602316/Pogues___the_Dubliners_-_Jack_s_Heroes_7__.rar

The Pogues & The Dubliners - The Irish Rover 7'' (1987)

Punk Friction is pleased to announce that technical differculties have now been resolved. Itunes and QuickTime were joint offenders and after 48583893932 reinstallations and reboots,things are now working smoothly again.

Well its now St Patricks Day and to celebrate heres the classic Irish Rover by The Pogues and The Dubliners. For Irish people everywhere - have a great day and happy hangovers!

Unfortunately Ronnie Drew passed away last year (R.I.P) after a long illness. The way his unique voice complimented Shane Macgowan's makes this an excellent song. Love the B side as well.


Tracks


1) The Irish Rover
2) The Rare Ould Mountain Dew


http://rapidshare.com/files/376602317/Pogues___the_Dubliners_-_The_Irish_Rover_7__.rar

V.A. Straight To Hell (Soundtrack) (1987)

This is the original Straight To Hell Soundtrack not the recently re-issued CD version which features many extra songs. Track 6 jumps a couple of times (sorry about that) I do my best! Excellent for Pogues completists and total nut-jobs.

This is the last post of the year so on that note, I hope you all have a great New Year and wish you health, happiness and whatever else you want.

Tracks

01) The Pogues - The Good,The Bad And The Ugly
02) The Pogues - Rake At The Gates Of Hell
03) The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God
04) The Pogues - Rabinga
05) Joe Strummer - Evil Darling
06) The Macmanus Gang - Big Nothing
07) Pray For Rain - Money Guns And Coffee
08) Joe Strummer - Ambush At Mystery Rock
09) Zander Schloss - Salsa Y Ketchup
10) Pray For Rain - The Killers
11) The Pogues featuring Cait O' Riordan - Danny Boy

http://rapidshare.com/files/377977054/V.A._Straight_To_Hell.rar

The Pogues - Poguetry In Motion 12'' EP (1986)

Nope its not Fairytale Of New York! Its the fabulous Poguetry In Motion EP featuring the original version of A Rainy Night In Soho not the terrible revamped version you find on compilations. Probably the best love song ever written and definately my favourite Pogues song out of very many.

You can say what you like about Shane Macgowan. The man is a genius and the first 3 songs of this EP are the band at their best. I have great memories of seeing the band live. Superb on their day. And awful on others when Shane manages 2 songs and can't even sit down never mind stand up!

Tracks

1) London Girl
2) A Rainy Night In Soho
3) The Body Of An American
4) Planxty Noel Hill

http://rapidshare.com/files/376602311/Pogues_-_Poguetry_In_Motion_EP.rar