Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen Cover Pogues Songs for Shane MacGowan Tribute Album

"Every once in a while, every once in a great while an artist comes along whose voice seems to speak to history itself. Woody Guthrie, Jimmy Rogers, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Miles Davis, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, John Coltrane, Patti Smith, James Brown, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lydon, Hank Williams, Sinatra. Geniuses all, they were both timeless and the embodiment of their moment in time."

"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."

"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 humor in the face of fate."

A new tribute album titled '20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan' celebrates the late Pogues frontman, releasing November 13 via Rubyworks. Bruce Springsteen contributes a cover of the 1986 classic 'A Rainy Night in Soho,' alongside recordings from Tom Waits, the Jesus and Mary Chain, and numerous other artists. Springsteen's accompanying statement reflects deeply on MacGowan's artistic legacy, comparing him to legendary figures like Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, and Elvis. Springsteen emphasizes MacGowan's authenticity, profundity, and historical importance, asserting that future generations will continue listening to MacGowan's music. The tribute honors MacGowan's rebellious spirit and his ability to create art that transcends conventional boundaries.

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