It followed several months of ill-health when the Fairytale of New York singer was in and out of hospital.

Source: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/shane-mcgowans-big-funeral-details-8951018

Shane MacGowan discusses his song 'Fairytale of New York'

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/shane-macgowan-hospital-health-imelda-may-b2450293.html

Shane, who was best known for singing the hit Fairytale of New York, spent recent years in and out of prior to his passing at the age of 65 on Thursday, but in December last year, he was rushed to hospital to be treated for viral encephalitis.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/key-encephalitis-symptoms-first-signs-31565073

Surprisingly, singalong classic Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty Macoll is the eighth best for productivity.

Source: https://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/lifestyle/revealed-the-most-distracting-and-most-productive-christmas-songs-to-listen-to-in-the-office-47381/

The Pogues frontman, who became a worldwide name after his hit single with Kirsty MacColl Fairytale of New York was released in 1987, had been in and out of hospital in recent years.

Source: https://www.irishpost.com/news/family-of-pogues-frontman-shane-macgowan-confirm-his-death-aged-65-264459

We shared a Guinness while watching the Pogues’ rendition of Fairytale of New York at Shane MacGowan’s funeral.”

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2023/dec/25/australia-vs-pakistan-boxing-day-test-live-updates-day-one-cricket-scores-results-start-time-teams-mcg-melbourne