Could a 36-year-old anthem be this year’s surprise Christmas number one? According to chart bosses, The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York is now a “genuine contender” for the coveted top spot, following the death of singer Shane MacGowan last Thursday. A campaign started by fans is already pushing the track to the top of the UK iTunes chart.
Fans are calling for The Fairytale of New York to become the Christmas Number One after Shane MacGowan s death - an achievement that could earn The Pogues £500,000 in royalties.
Victoria Mary Clarke, the late wife of Shane MacGowan, revealed he was a staunch royalist and that he cried when Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and Diana died