It struck me, a propos last night's comments on "Fairytale of New York", that it could be suitably used as a vehicle to advertise Cheap Faggots. Or at least reasonably priced ones, which are definitely in Tesco's assortment. However, I'm sure they wouldn't describe them, or want them described, as "lousy". And I'm sure they're not, I should add for legal reasons.
Although not written by Kirsty MacColl, Fairytale has many of her distinctive traits. The defiance is trademark. That rounded, slightly-husky voice - topped off with a not-quite-fake hint of an Irish accent (her dad being a well-known Irishman) It's a brilliant performance. And Shane MacGowan has the mixture of defensiveness, bravado and self-pity to play the part to perfection. The Pogues provide their wonderful blend of punk and folk. What a song this is.
What a way to use it.
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