It was written in 1949 by Kirsty MacColl's dad, Ewan MacColl. Kirsty MacColl sang with the Pogues, The Fairytale of New York. The Pogues released a very popular version of Dirty Old Town as well.
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Roger Whittaker did a cover of it as well. It's on the live album I have, probably on YouTube as well. They say the best way to get a song out of your head is to sing it a few times. That works for me until the next song comes along.
I’ve never heard that song before. I can see why it has become an ear worm.
I don't think I've ever heard that one before - and like Ami mentioned, I can certainly see Roger Whittaker performing it.
Not a song I know that well...but yes, I can visualise Roger Whittaker performing it.
All the best Jan
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