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Fairytale of New York by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl is heading towards the number one slot this Christmas after an outpouring of support from fans following the death of the band’s frontman, Shane MacGowan.

Originally released in 1987, the bands gritty festive track has never reached the top spot in the UK charts.

Outpouring of support for single in honour of lead singer MacGowan who died last week

Victoria Mary Clarke, the wife of the late Shane MacGowan said of the possibility of the track reaching the number 1 spot 36 years after its release: 'It abs...

Fairytale of New York by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl is heading towards the number one slot this Christmas after an outpouring of support from fans following the death of the band’s frontman, Shane MacGowan.

The Pogues hit song Fairytale of New York is in a battle for top spot in the UK charts against Wham! and Mariah Carey following the death of Shane MacGowan.

MacGowan, 65, died on Thursday after an eight-year battle with a brain condition; chart data suggests The Pogues Christmas hit is well on its way to reaching number one in tribute.

Enjoy special guest takeovers, music mixes, and a whole host of brilliant storytelling this Christmas on BBC Radio and BBC Sounds.

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