The Pogues- the Irish Blues

[Oeming]

Damned if I can't get enough of the Pogues sometimes. Makes me sad and happy at the same time.
Summer in Siam and a Pair of Brown Eyes and Waltzing Matilda especially.

Am I wrong? Maybe I'm just getting ready for my Ireland trip spiritually. :)

[Lyfeforce]

Alysha McK keeps raving about them and I never remember to pick a cd up when I'm in the stores. hm, oh well

[Yorick Brown]

Damned if I can't get enough of the Pogues sometimes. Makes me sad and happy at the same time.
Summer in Siam and a Pair of Brown Eyes and Waltzing Matilda especially.

Am I wrong? Maybe I'm just getting ready for my Ireland trip spiritually. :)

You are known for loving rum, sodomy and the lash. And also that album by The Pogues.

Ireland is the best, enjoy.

[Oeming]

You are known for loving rum, sodomy and the lash. And also that album by The Pogues.

Ireland is the best, enjoy.

Rum? Not so much. I'm a whiskey, vokda and beer guy. Oh and I love the wine. I know wine isn't very Irish but I'm white trash Euro, a little of everything. :)

Sodomy and the lash? Are you coming on to me?

[Yorick Brown]

Sodomy and the lash? Are you coming on to me?

Do you want me to be? I'll have to clear it with the wife.

Also: Rum, Sodomy and the Lash (http://www.amazon.com/Rum-Sodomy-Lash-Pogues/dp/B000005S6C).

[Oeming]

and OLD MAIN DRAG fucking kills me

[yeamon]

Rum? Not so much.

Try "Sailor Jerry's". I was never a rum guy before. But this stuff is like liquid herion.

[Yorick Brown]

and OLD MAIN DRAG fucking kills me

If you haven't seen Shane in concert, I highly recommend it. It's a unique experience.

[naclone]

If you haven't seen Shane in concert, I highly recommend it. It's a unique experience.

Indeed. I've told this story before, but a couple years ago I saw Shane and he came out on crutches and inadvertantly knocked the mic stand over with his crutches, didn't seem to notice as he stayed exactly where he was and kept singing. After about 7 verses or so, a roadie picks up the mic and sets it back up on the stand in front of Shane who just keeps singing completely unaware of what just transpired. It was fantastic.

Last St. Paddys I saw the Pogues at Roseland and Shane came out in a wheelchair after falling off the stage in Boston the night before.

F yez all!

[Susan BANthony]

Alysha McK keeps raving about them and I never remember to pick a cd up when I'm in the stores. hm, oh well

I do?

You mean Flogging Molly, I think. I've never listened to the Pogues much.

[Lyfeforce]

I do?

You mean Flogging Molly, I think. I've never listened to the Pogues much.

Either you or Howlett. I don't need anyone to tell me about th' Molly :)

[Oeming]

Do you want me to be? I'll have to clear it with the wife.

Also: Rum, Sodomy and the Lash (http://www.amazon.com/Rum-Sodomy-Lash-Pogues/dp/B000005S6C).

Thanks--I didn't have a few of those songs!

[Susan BANthony]

Either you or Howlett. I don't need anyone to tell me about th' Molly :)

Howly likes Irish things? :shock:

[Lyfeforce]

Howly likes Irish things? :shock:

I know. I'm scared too. :scared:

[Yorick Brown]

thanks- I ddint have a few of those songs!

Enjoy...it's their best album (followed closely by If I Should Fall from Grace with God).

[Ashwin Pande]

Damned, I cant get enough of the Pogues sometimes. Makes me sad and happy at the same time.
Summer in Siam and a Pair of Brown Eyes and Waltzing Matilda especially

Am I wrong? Maybe Im just getting ready for my Ireland trip spiritually:)

You're not wrong.

They are indeed one of the best bands in the world.

If I should Fall from the Grace of God is in my top 10 favourite albums of all time.

Listening to the Pogues kind of helped me get my job.

And I owe me even picking up the Pogues to listen to to Garth Ennis mentioning the hell out of them in his Hellblazer run and some nice people on the Straight to Hell Hellblazer Forum.

They make me wish I'd been born in Ireland.

[diggy]

the Pogues are awesome period

[diggy]

also I'm jealous. wish I was going to Ireland.

If you like Flogging Molly and the Pogues. You should check out the Tossers.

[Guirk the Thudner]

Shane McGowan is the most hideously beautiful man who ever lived.

Those teeth are perplexing, and clearly the key to his genius.

Wild Cats of Kilkenny is epic.

[S. Earl]

I was so bummed I missed the recent reunion tour when it came by my city. Seeing Shane and the rest of the gang live would be a blast.

It is all about Thousands are Sailing and Dirty old town for me.

And if you likes the Pogues, it is always wise to give the Dubliners a shot.

[naclone]

Shane's The Snake is worth having as well.

[Howlett]

Either you or Howlett. I don't need anyone to tell me about th' Molly :)
It sure as hell wasn't me :shock:

Howly likes Irish things? :shock:

Of COURSE not :mad:

[Lyfeforce]

It sure as hell wasn't me :shock:


Of COURSE not :mad:

hm. the who was it? I know it was one of the guys in the KTT and the only ones I know talk about music are you and the McK. hmph.

we know, Howly. We know. *pats head*

[Howlett]

hm. the who was it? I know it was one of the guys in the KTT and the only ones I know talk about music are you and the McK. hmph.

we know, Howly. We know. *pats head*

Dunno man, but it definitely wasn't me. I don't mind The Pogues, but there's no way they'd spring to mind if I was recommending music to anyone. Maybe Glenn?

She needs to watch what she says... spreading vicious lies about people... :cry:

[Jen Grunwald]

My two favourites are London Girl and Fairytale of New York (that one's one of Garth's favourites too!!).

:rogue:

[Buk Was Right]

My two favourites are London Girl and Fairytale of New York (that one's one of Garth's favourites too!!).

:rogue:

Love Fairytale!

I first heard another band do that song, but love the Pogues version...

Dang, now I can't remember who that band was... That's gonna bug me.

[Doc Randy]

I've got three words for you:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

[S. Earl]

My two favourites are London Girl and Fairytale of New York (that one's one of Garth's favourites too!!).

:rogue:

Come to think of it, the first time I ever heard of them was the issue of Preacher titled Fairytale of New York...
I think

[Ashwin Pande]

My two favourites are London Girl and Fairytale of New York (that one's one of Garth's favourites too!!).

:rogue:

Cool to know.

Fairytale's a great song. My favourites are If I should fall from the grace of God, Transmetropolitan, the Battle March Medley, Lullaby of London, thousands are sailing, Waxies Dargle, Nancy Whiskey and of course Rake at The Gates of Hell plus many more I can't recall off the top of my head.

If I ever do get to meet Garth I need to buy him at least two drinks. One for introducing me to the Pogues and the other for introducing me to Bill Hicks.

[Jen Grunwald]

Cool to know.

Fairytale's a great song. My favourites are If I should fall from the grace of God, Transmetropolitan, the Battle March Medley, Lullaby of London, thousands are sailing, Waxies Dargle, Nancy Whiskey and of course Rake at The Gates of Hell plus many more I can't recall off the top of my head.

If I ever do get to meet Garth I need to buy him at least two drinks. One for introducing me to the Pogues and the other for introducing me to Bill Hicks.

haha Yeah he LOVES Bill Hicks...he's meant to be giving me a CD or DVD or something of his stuff eventually...

:rogue:

[Ashwin Pande]

I dunno if anyone has heard of them but a while back I came across a band called The Irish Descendants. They play traditional Irish songs, sea shanty's and ballads. People who like the Pogues will probably like them though a word of caution from what I've heard of their music they seem very traditionalist so if you're not into that kind of sound then you may not like them.

[Ashwin Pande]

haha Yeah he LOVES Bill Hicks...he's meant to be giving me a CD or DVD or something of his stuff eventually...

:rogue:

Don't wait! Get Rant in E-Minor now! Bill Hicks actually changed a lot of my perception of the world and as I type this it seems very cult-ish but it is what it is.

When I bought The Lord of the Rings to read a few years ago I remember seeing a quote on the back cover which said "The world is divide into two groups of people. Those who've read the Lord of the Rings; and the ones that are yet to read it." I feel the same came be said about Bill Hicks. I can actually divide my life and my perception of life into two phases. My life before I heard Bill Hicks and my life after.

Oy. I sound like a weird cult leader trying to convince a neophyte. Sorry for that. The album is very good though and I can guarantee you that it will make you think differently about some things.

[Jen Grunwald]

Don't wait! Get Rant in E-Minor now! Bill Hicks actually changed a lot of my perception of the world and as I type this it seems very cult-ish but it is what it is.

When I bought The Lord of the Rings to read a few years ago I remember seeing a quote on the back cover which said "The world is divide into two groups of people. Those who've read the Lord of the Rings; and the ones that are yet to read it." I feel the same came be said about Bill Hicks. I can actually divide my life and my perception of life into two phases. My life before I heard Bill Hicks and my life after.

Oy. I sound like a weird cult leader trying to convince a neophyte. Sorry for that. The album is very good though and I can guarantee you that it will make you think differently about some things.

I'm sure I'll like it, but I think I can wait for Garth to give it to me. :-P

:rogue:

[Ashwin Pande]

I'm sure I'll like it, but I think I can wait for Garth to give it to me. :-P

:rogue:

Oh well fair enough.

[S. Earl]

Don't wait! Get Rant in E-Minor now! Bill Hicks actually changed a lot of my perception of the world and as I type this it seems very cult-ish but it is what it is.

When I bought The Lord of the Rings to read a few years ago I remember seeing a quote on the back cover which said "The world is divide into two groups of people. Those who've read the Lord of the Rings; and the ones that are yet to read it." I feel the same came be said about Bill Hicks. I can actually divide my life and my perception of life into two phases. My life before I heard Bill Hicks and my life after.

Oy. I sound like a weird cult leader trying to convince a neophyte. Sorry for that. The album is very good though and I can guarantee you that it will make you think differently about some things.

I would suggest getting the DVD that came out a few years back... the name escapes me at the moment. It is my favorite piece of Bill media I own.

[Ashwin Pande]

I would suggest getting the DVD that came out a few years back... the name escapes me at the moment. It is my favorite piece of Bill media I own.

The one with the documentary and then the video of a show he did in England?

The one where they keep repeating "It's just a ride"?

Fuck... I can't remember the name of that dvd either right now...

[Ashwin Pande]

Here it is

Totally Bill Hicks (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149281/)

Excellent documentary and of course brilliant show.

[S. Earl]

Here it is

Totally Bill Hicks (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149281/)

Excellent documentary and of course brilliant show.

That's not the one...
Here it is via amazon:
"Bill Hicks Live - Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-Up Comedian
Bill Hicks Live is the first official DVD release from the legendary and beloved comedian.

Since Bill died in 1993, his work has reached a new audience and he has become a powerful cult figure. For these fans who never had the opportunity to see Bill in person, this DVD will be a revelation. The DVD captures Bill at his very best, with three of his legendary filmed performances:
"One Night Stand" from the Old Vic Theatre in Chicago (approx 30 minutes)
"Revelations" from the Dominion Theatre in London (approx 65 minutes)
"Relentless", Bill’s breakout performance at the Montreal Comedy Festival (approx 70 minutes)
The DVD focuses on his incredible live act, with Hicks hilariously assaulting the stage and the audience with a non-stop cornucopia of insights into our twisted world; the government, the military, the police, religion, smoking, pornography, drugs and of course, for those of you who are getting antsy, a couple of dick jokes.
As a bonus, the documentary "Just A Ride" surveys Bill’s remarkable career with insights from his peers; including Brett Butler, Eddie Izzard, Richard Jeni, Jay Leno, David Letterman and Thea Vidale. (approx 45 minutes) "

It is so good. Flying Saucer Tour is a great cd as well, if only to hear a comedian totally unleash on an audiance.

[Dark Sasha]

I do?

You mean Flogging Molly, I think. I've never listened to the Pogues much.

I have Seven Deadly Sins on my Ipod.

[naclone]

My two favourites are London Girl and Fairytale of New York (that one's one of Garth's favourites too!!).

:rogue:

If you like Fairytale, you should give Shane's "Haunted" with sinead o'conner a listen.

"when i first saw you, standing in the street, you were so cool, you could have put out vietnam"

they don't write 'em like that no more.

[Ashwin Pande]

It is so good. Flying Saucer Tour is a great cd as well, if only to hear a comedian totally unleash on an audiance.

Ah well my mistake on the dvd. Totally Bill Hicks only the "Just a Ride" documentary and the Revelations performance in London.

There's a bootleg video on the net somewhere of the Bill Hicks set where he encounters the douchebag who keeps yelling out Freebird as Bill tries to perform to this crowd who clearly don't know who he is and expected something different and don't really care enough to listen to what he's saying. That guy and this woman who keeps yelling out "You suck!" annoy him to such a degree that he totally loses it and lets go on the audience screaming "HITLER HAD THE RIGHT IDEA!! HE WAS JUST AN UNDERCHEIVER!! KILL 'EM ALL!!" Well... seems horrifying but in context it made sense and people laughed at him breaking down.

[Dark Sasha]

I have fairytale on my ipod, but I skip through it mostly because I want to feel the Christmas magic during Christmas.

[Ashwin Pande]

Have you guys seen Straight To Hell? It's a weird movie and sometimes doesn't make much sense but it's a huge thrill to see Joe Strummer walking around shooting a gun and seeing Cait O'Riordan smack around Elvis Costello, Jim Jarmusch shows up and Dennis Hopper and Grace Jones' roles in the movie have to be seen to be believed. It's totally over the top and crazy and while I didn't think it had anything remotely resembling a plot as such it still kicked ass to see Joe Strummer kill Shane MacGowan and the rest of the Pogues!