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Pogues classic censored by BBC Radio 1

'Fairytale Of New York' lyrics banned by radio station

Tue 18 Dec, 2007

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This is utterly ridiculous - Fairytale of New York is the greatest Christmas song of all time and one of the best songs ever. To censor it, 20 years after its been released, is just plain ridiculous - I Really hope the pogues get the Christmas Number one now!

Tue 18 Dec, 2007

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