So this post marks the sad passing of Shane MacGowan on the 30th of November 2023. Sadly Shane’s general lifestyle was not that conducive to longevity. Probably his most famous hit was Fairytale of New York which was a duet between him and the late Kirsty MacColl who passed away tragically young in a bizarre […]
Song 5: A Rainy Night In Soho, The Pogues Read More »
OK so I’m still prioritizing Christmas songs I enjoy over cheery content. This song from the Pogues is a classic although again doesn’t quite fit the traditional Christmas theme. However, in all honesty the song does touch on a Christmas reality that all social workers know about. My first job was working in a drug
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Today is Australia’s Remembrance Day (the equivalent of our 11th of November) for the many brave Australians lost in war. This song tells the tragic story of an Australian Anzac who lost both legs in Gallipoli and considers the pointlessness of human warfare. Lest we forget.
Day 36 (Australian Anzac Day): The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, The Pogues Read More »
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