20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowanClient Information
31 July, 2026Print
Irish Indie Folk Phenomenon Kingfishr Release "The Sunnyside Of The Street" From Highly Anticipated Album '20th Century Paddy - The Songs Of Shane MacGowan'
The tribute project celebrates the timeless genius of one of Ireland's greatest songwriters, brought to life by an emotive new reinterpretation from Kingfishr
Irish indie folk powerhouse, Kingfishr - who have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting breakthrough acts in modern music - have officially released their stirring new single, "The Sunnyside of the Street." The track is a standout contribution to the upcoming tribute album, ‘20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan’, honouring the legendary Irish singer songwriter, Shane MacGowan. Bringing their signature emotional depth to Shane MacGowan’s iconic storytelling, Kingfishr delivers a version that is both deeply respectful and uniquely their own.
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‘20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan’ is a curated, fierce collection dedicated to celebrating the enduring genius of the legendary Irish singer songwriter, Shane MacGowan. Bringing together an array of exceptional musical talent, the project serves a powerful cause while shining a fresh light on Shane MacGowan’s poetic storytelling. The album acts as a cultural bridge, proving that Shane MacGowan’s grit and literary brilliance continues to heavily influence and inspire the next generation of global music icons. Honoring Shane MacGowan’s lifelong legacy 50% of artist royalties from the album will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community who actively provide life saving housing and healthcare initiatives for people experiencing homelessness across Dublin. The album navigates Shane MacGowan’s entire creative arc, moving from the high velocity punk of his early years to the haunting, literate depths of his later work. |
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'20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan' Full Tracklist: Amble - The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet Bob Geldof - St. John Of Gods Bruce Springsteen - A Rainy Night in Soho Camille O’Sullivan - You're The One Cronin - London You're A Lady Damien Dempsey - Sally MacLennane David Gray - The Old Main Drag David Keenan - The Sick Bed of Cuchulainn Dropkick Murphys - The Body of an American Garron Noone - White City Glen Hansard - Bottle of Smoke Hozier & Jessie Buckley - Fairytale of New York Jimmy Artache - USA Johnny Mac and The Faithful - Fiesta Johnny Depp & Imelda May - Haunted Kate Moss - Lonesome Highway Kingfishr - The Sunnyside of the Street Liam Ó Maonlaí - The Broad Majestic Shannon Lisa Moorish & Another Day - Rain Street Lisa O'Neill - Dark Streets of London LYRA - Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six Madra Salach - Turkish Song of the Damned Moya Brennan - Mother Mo Chroi Mundy - Victoria Picture This - Aisling Pinch of Snuff - Donegal Express Primal Scream - A Pair of Brown Eyes Steve Earle - If I Should Fall From Grace With God The High Kings - Streams of Whiskey The Jesus And Mary Chain - I'll Be Your Handbag The Libertines - Sayonara The Murder Capital - The Song With No Name The Pogues - Gabrielle Tom Creagh - Paddy Public Enemy No. 1 Tom Waits - Summer In Siam U2 - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah |
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The release is part of a stratospheric, record breaking year for Kingfishr. The band's smash single ‘Killeagh’ became a certified cultural phenomenon, spending 17 weeks at #1 on the Irish charts, while their debut album ‘Halcyon’ also debuted at #1. The band has spent the year playing to packed rooms worldwide. They completed their first ever headline tour of Australia alongside a long list of sold out UK dates, including two nights at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. In addition to playing to over 100,000 fans at massive outdoor Irish shows, they hit major European festivals including Pinkpop, Hurricane, Southside, and Rock Werchter. Kingfishr have just begun their completely sold out US headline tourstarting July 29, which features a landmark performance at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on August 8. Looking ahead, they have just announced three massive Irish outdoor shows for Summer 2027, set to play to 90,000+ fans across Belfast, Dublin, and Limerick. “We picked Sunnyside of the Street because of how surprisingly sad the lyrics are when you focus in on them. We thought the song deserved to be shown in a light that reflects that. Shane made an incredible contribution to music and it’s an honour to be included in the project with so many talented people, especially given the cause it serves.” - Kingfishr As ‘20th Century Paddy’ prepares to introduce Shane MacGowan's timeless songbook to a new era, Kingfishr’s contribution stands as a powerful testament to the enduring, cross generational impact of Shane MacGowans songwriting.
For US “20th Century Paddy - The Songs Of Shane MacGowan” Enquires: Max Lefkowitz - mlefkowitz@shorefire.com Anna DeNelsky - adenelsky@shorefire.com |