"Shane's voice was so deeply real, profane and honest, his writing so flashing, alive and historically rich its genesis appeared as a mystery to all including, I believe, its creator. The dangerous joy, the glee and courage, the humour in the face of fate, the wild ramble of a life driven towards the artistic heavens and the daily balm of self-obliteration."
"Many, unsurprisingly, led difficult lives not easily bound by the shackles of convention. They were natural rebels unable to stifle or heed the impulses that led them to their glory and personal hardships. Great art is by nature lawless. We do not get to choose our obsessions."
"He was raw, hilarious, no apologies and profound. His soul was filled with the transgressive and ecstatic properties of the saints. I don't know who'll be listening to my music in 100 years but I know they'll be listening to Shane's."
Bruce Springsteen has written an essay honoring Shane MacGowan, the late Pogues frontman, positioning him alongside legendary artists like Woody Guthrie, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin. Springsteen describes MacGowan's voice as deeply real, profane, and honest, with writing that is flashing, alive, and historically rich. He characterizes MacGowan as a natural rebel whose great art transcended convention, embodying both timeless qualities and the spirit of his era. Springsteen emphasizes MacGowan's raw authenticity, humor, and profound humanity, suggesting his music will endure for generations. An all-star covers album titled 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan is being released November 13, featuring Springsteen's cover of A Rainy Night in Soho alongside contributions from Kate Moss, Johnny Depp, and other artists.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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