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U2 to Feature on Shane MacGowan Tribute Album
U2 will cover The Pogues’ 1988 single Yeah as part of an album that will donate at least 50% of artist royalties to charity.
- Rock band U2 is among the latest names confirmed for the upcoming tribute album 20th Century Paddy, which celebrates the legacy of late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan.
- The star-studded project features 40 artists reinterpreting MacGowan's catalogue, honoring the Irish singer-songwriter who died in 2023 at age 65.
- Bob Geldof, Kingfishr, and David Keenan are among the latest additions, joining previously announced acts including Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Depp, and Hozier.
- The project will donate at least 50% of artist royalties to the Dublin Simon Community, recognizing MacGowan's long-standing connection to the charity.
- Scheduled for release on November 13, the album showcases the influential punk and folk blend that helped The Pogues achieve international acclaim during the 1980s.
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U2 joins Shane MacGowan tribute album
’20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan’ album artwork. (Rubyworks) U2 has been added to the track list for the upcoming tribute album to late Pogues frontman and fellow Irish artist Shane MacGowan. Bono and company have put their spin on the Pogues song “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” for the compilation, due out Nov. 13. The album, titled 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan, also includes Bruce Springsteen’s previously releas…
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U2 to feature on tribute album to Pogues’ Shane MacGowan
Bob Geldof, Hozier, Johnny Depp and Primal Scream are among the other acts set to contribute to the record.
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