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FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK
by THE POGUES FT KIRSTY MACCOLL
Firmly established as one of the UK’s all time favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale Of New York has returned to the Top 40 every year since 2005, but remains one of the most popular songs never to have reached the top of the chart.
Originally released in 1987 and peaking at Number 2 (and pipped to that year’s Christmas Number 1 by Pet Shop Boys’ Always On My Mind), the song was initially written by Pogues’ late frontman Shane MacGowan with fellow Pogues founder Jem Finer for the band’s 1986 debut album Poguetry In Motion, with the band’s bassist Cait O’Riordan on accompanying vocals.
It wasn’t until the band began working with producer Steve Lilywhite that they recorded a version they were happy with, this time with Kirsty MacColl duetting with MacGowan. The sad death of MacGowan in November 2023 followed 23 years after MacColl’s passing, a week before Christmas in December 2000.
A swell of support around Shane MacGowan's passing has seen fans of The Pogues hoping that 2023 could be the year that Fairytale Of New York finally goes all the way and lands the coveted Christmas Number 1 as a fitting tribute to the frontman. See the full list of 2023 Christmas Number 1 contenders.
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Chart history of FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK
Official Singles Chart
Official Singles Chart
Chart facts
- Peak position2
- LabelPOGUE MAHONE
- Catalogue numberNY7
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 37Top 10
- 81Top 20
- 97Top 40
- 123Top 75
- 137Top 100
Chart run
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Official Singles Chart Update
Official Singles Chart Update
Chart facts
- Peak position3
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberGBAHT8703085
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 29Top 10
- 42Top 20
- 49Top 40
- 60Top 75
- 68Top 100
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Official Streaming Chart
Official Streaming ChartChart facts
- Peak position3
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberGBAHT8703085
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 45Top 10
- 53Top 20
- 59Top 40
- 69Top 75
- 73Top 100
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Official Video Streaming Chart
Official Video Streaming ChartChart facts
- Peak position3
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberGBAHT8703085
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 22Top 10
- 44Top 20
- 57Top 40
- 65Top 75
- 71Top 100
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Official Singles Sales Chart
Official Singles Sales ChartChart facts
- Peak position2
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberGBAHT8703085
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 7Top 10
- 32Top 20
- 54Top 40
- 66Top 75
- 75Top 100
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Official Singles Downloads Chart
Official Singles Downloads ChartChart facts
- Peak position1
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberGBAHT8703085
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 1No1
- 19Top 10
- 66Top 20
- 95Top 40
- 115Top 75
- 132Top 100
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Official Physical Singles Chart
Official Physical Singles ChartChart facts
- Peak position3
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberWEA400CD
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 5Top 10
- 17Top 20
- 36Top 40
- 62Top 75
- 87Top 100
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1 week - 25/12/2010
1 week - 17/03/2012
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1 week - 09/11/2013
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1 week - 21/02/2015
1 week - 14/03/2024
1 week - 17/10/2024
1 week - 27/11/2025
1 week - 18/12/2025
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Official Vinyl Singles Chart
Official Vinyl Singles ChartEnd of Year Singles Chart
Chart facts
- Peak position73
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberWEA400CD
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 0No1
- 0Top 10
- 0Top 20
- 0Top 40
- 3Top 75
- 5Top 100
Chart run
1 week - 05/01/2008
1 week - 31/12/2021
1 week - 31/12/2023
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Official Irish Singles Chart
Official Irish Singles ChartChart facts
- Peak position1
- LabelWARNER BROS
- Catalogue numberGBAHT8703085
- First Chart Date
Weeks on chart
- 1No1
- 24Top 10
- 33Top 20
- 44Top 40
- 47Top 75
- 47Top 100
Chart run
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