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How the Pogues ‘Fairytale of New York’ almost wasn't made - SEE VIDEO

Story of how great Christmas hit came to fruition

NIALL O'DOWD,

Irish Voice Founder

Published Friday, December 23, 2011, 7:18 AM

Updated Friday, December 23, 2011, 11:11 AM

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SeamusMartin | Dec 26, 2011, 12:00 PM EST

It's the chorus that got me teary eyed, but wish the vid had Closed Caption so I could understand the lyrics. Don't think it will ever overtake White Christmas though.

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SeamusMartin | Dec 25, 2011, 09:44 AM EST

Not sure what the attraction to this song is - I think it's absolute crap.

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Searlit | Dec 25, 2011, 12:29 AM EST

You don't have to be an immigrant to appreciate how lonely people can feel during the holidays. Many people can relate to this song, since the family gatherings don't always measure up to the perfect image that many popular old Christmas tunes present.

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RockNReel | Dec 24, 2011, 11:21 AM EST

One of the best Xmas songs ever written and will be there long after some of the rest have been long forgotten.

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NYCsheridan | Dec 23, 2011, 10:57 AM EST

Never liked it, always sounded forced to me. Sorry.

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Ballyphehane1 | Dec 23, 2011, 10:25 AM EST

My favourite christmas song - brilliant!!! Best sung at 2am with a gang of friends, arms around each other.

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