A star studded line up has been announced for the Shane MacGowan tribute, '20th Century Paddy - The Songs Of Shane MacGowan'.
This was revealed by the late singer's wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, who announced the line up and tracklist for the collection, which will arrive on 13 November 2026.
Included on the album are Bruce Springsteen's much celebrated cover of the Pogues' 'A Rainy Night In Soho', as well as Johnny Depp and Imelda May's rendition of 'Haunted', a classic duet from the late Shane MacGowan and Sinead O'Connor.
Now, Victoria Mary Clarke has confirmed that U2, Bob Geldof, Kingfishr, David Keenan, Jimmy Artache, and Tom Creagh, have also been added to the roster for this landmark album.
“It is not possible to say how much it means to me and to Shane’s family to have this extraordinary collection of his songs being sung in tribute to him, to his work and to Irish music. When I first met Shane in the early 80’s he was inflamed with a powerful, passionate mission to bring Irish music, history and culture to the attention of the world through his songwriting. It made him feel like the happiest man alive to know that he had achieved his mission, and that there were many more musicians who came after him and who seized that torch and lit fires with it in places that he had not even dreamed of", Victoria Mary Clarke said.
"Some of those younger artists are featured on this album, and I know that Shane is overjoyed to hear their beautiful and soulful renditions of his songs. Also featured are artists who came before him, and who inspired him and artists that he worked with, artists who he loved and admired. There are so many that it is not possible to mention them all by name but each and every contribution is unique and inspired and sublime and I thank these beautiful people from the very depths of my own soul".
The album will be available in 3 physical formats, with a Limited Edition Deluxe Bookpack, including 3 LPs, 2 CDs, and a 60 page book featuring rare memorabilia and liner notes.
