U2 to honour Shane MacGowan on new tribute album

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28 May 2026 • 9:42 PM MYT
The Independent
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U2 to honour Shane MacGowan on new tribute album

  • A tribute album titled 20th Century Paddy is set to be released on 13 November, honouring The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who passed away in 2023.
  • The record will feature around 40 artists covering MacGowan's songs, celebrating his musical legacy.
  • U2 has been confirmed to contribute to the album, performing a rendition of The Pogues' 1988 single "Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah".
  • Other prominent artists participating include Hozier and Jessie Buckley, who will cover "Fairytale of New York", and Bob Geldof, who will perform "St John of Gods".
  • Previously released tracks from the album include Johnny Depp and Imelda May's version of "Haunted" and Bruce Springsteen's take on "A Rainy Night in Soho".
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