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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-28 · via Rolling Stone

U2 Drops Cover of Pogues Track for Shane MacGowan Tribute Album

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U2 has released its rendition of the Pogues' 1988 song 'Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah' as part of the upcoming tribute LP '20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan.' Guitarist the Edge praised MacGowan's contradictions and unique voice, calling his work both ancient and contemporary. The full tribute album is scheduled for November 13.

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The tribute album assembles a notably broad range of artists, from rock veterans like Springsteen and Waits to punk-adjacent acts such as the Libertines and Dropkick Murphys, underscoring MacGowan's cross-generational influence. U2's contribution follows Springsteen's March preview of "A Rainy Night In Soho," giving fans an early sense of the project's interpretive range. The Edge's remarks frame MacGowan as a figure who fused Irish literary tradition with punk's raw energy, a synthesis that defined the Pogues' sound. Since MacGowan's death roughly three years prior to the album's November release, the project serves as a posthumous celebration of his songwriting legacy.

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This tribute could introduce MacGowan's catalog to listeners unfamiliar with the Pogues beyond seasonal favorites, potentially expanding appreciation for Irish folk-punk. The involvement of major artists may also prompt renewed attention to MacG

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