A tribute album arrives to celebrate Shane MacGowan’s legacy.
Before his death in November 2023, Shane MacGowan often spoke about his wish to write a whole album with the word “Paddy” in every single song title. Overseen by Victoria Mary Clarke, the resulting release, 20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan, lands on Friday, November 13, via Rubyworks.
The project spans 36 tracks. Bruce Springsteen opens the collection with “A Rainy Night in Soho.” Hozier and Jessie Buckley tackle “Fairytale of New York,” recording their duet in the exact vocal booth at London’s RAK Studio 1 where Shane and Kirsty McColl traded barbs and bouquets nearly 40 years previously.
“He was raw, hilarious, no apologies and profound… I don’t know who’ll be listening to my music in 100 years but I know they’ll be listening to Shane’s,” Springsteen said.
The triple album mixes veteran rockers and newer voices. Tom Waits turns “Summer in Siam” into a bizarre twilight lullaby, Steve Earle rocks out on “If I Should Fall From Grace With God,” and The Jesus and Mary Chain deliver “I’ll Be Your Handbag.” Meanwhile, acts like Tom Creagh handle “Paddy Public Enemy No.1.”
50% of artist royalties from the release will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community. Clarke said that working on the project helped keep her on an even keel following MacGowan’s death.
“You’ve got to try and find something that forces you into the present moment,” Clarke said, adding that the endeavor gave her a concrete reason to get up in the mornings.
Ahead of the release, collaborators gathered at Whelan’s in Dublin on November 9, 2026, for an official launch featuring live performances and recollections from artists including Mundy, David Keenan, Camille O’Sullivan, and Jimmy Artache.
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