Hozier covered The Pogues‘ holiday classic “Fairytale of New York” during his performance on Saturday Night Live.
The Irish artist took on the role of late frontman Shane MacGowan, while a trio of vocalists sang the late Kristy MacColl‘s parts.
Hozier’s SNL set also included a rendition of his #1 hit “Too Sweet.”
The Pogues, meanwhile, recently announced a U.K. tour for 2025, marking the surviving members’ first multidate run since MacGowan’s death in November 2023. They also just played a show in Dublin on Dec. 17 celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1984 debut album, Red Roses for Me.
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Hozier covered The Pogues‘ holiday classic “Fairytale of New York” during his performance on Saturday Night Live.
The Irish artist took on the role of late frontman Shane MacGowan, while a trio of vocalists sang the late Kristy MacColl‘s parts.
Hozier’s SNL set also included a rendition of his #1 hit “Too Sweet.”
The Pogues, meanwhile, recently announced a U.K. tour for 2025, marking the surviving members’ first multidate run since MacGowan’s death in November 2023. They also just played a show in Dublin on Dec. 17 celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1984 debut album, Red Roses for Me.
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