2024.....who's still listening to this beautiful song.

@Yorkshire1966

5 ай бұрын

I am.

@2011williamandkate

4 ай бұрын

Yes still listening and the Billy Bragg version

@chrisarcher6972

4 ай бұрын

Me.

@jimkemp2099

4 ай бұрын

Yup

@sillysausage4549

3 ай бұрын

When great lyrics were still a thing

I'm a 16 year old girl. I've loved kirsty for as long as I can remember. Her legacy will never die xxx

Might be the greatest line in popular music - 'when at last it didn't ring I knew it wasn't you....'

I’m 60 year old man an still get a tearful every time I watch Kirsty’s videos. She was what I would have called a “pub girl” back in the day. These were the girls you could have a pint and a laugh with while kind of wishing that perhaps they could be more. Luckily I married one, I’m a lucky fella but still miss this girl

@nickprica3127

Жыл бұрын

yer when men and woman could have a good time with no predudice

@rampageclover9788

9 ай бұрын

That’s exactly how I was trying to describe her appeal to a friend of mine. Kind of what the Americans would call “the girl next door”.

@tinastaines6536

5 ай бұрын

Love this ❤

@reginaldglover7633

4 ай бұрын

Vjtyui😛😁😂🤣🤣😛😂😛😍😛😅🥰Kj JJ I'm, r​@@rampageclover9788

@brianofarrell4982

4 ай бұрын

60@20

Kirsty MacColl died prematurely in December 2000 (age 41), she was killed in a boat accident in Mexico. She pushed one of her sons away from the boat, but she got hit and killed by it. In my opinion, Kirsty died a hero.

@bernardquatermass1961

9 жыл бұрын

Chris Boyle you make a good point

@bernardquatermass1961

9 жыл бұрын

good

@bernardquatermass1961

9 жыл бұрын

the Billy Brag versions better

@gggrrr00

9 жыл бұрын

Bernard Quatermass Nahhh. Billy's good, but with this song it sounds like he's practicing. Kirsty owns it.

@bernardquatermass1961

9 жыл бұрын

I respect your bold views but there completely wrong and the songs from a male perspective

Can’t believe it’s been 23 yrs since the tragic passing of Kirsty. She’s still missed by music lovers of taste. Love to her family, especially her sons.

@FeyGriffin42

Жыл бұрын

Revisiting this as I couldn't listen to her for ages after her death, too soon, absolute heroine, "no greater love".

@Jay-sg2ko

8 ай бұрын

She would be 64 now. So sad to think. My mum introduced me to Kirsty when I was a child.

@susanmillar3455

8 ай бұрын

It's now 23 years ago this December 18th 2023 she died prematurely on my fiancé's birthday. May she rest in peace 23 years on.

@aaronjones7260

8 ай бұрын

I knew her. She was honestly the loveliest, bubbliest person ever, I turned 11 the day she died, my mum was distraught when the news reached us 😢 always think about her boys this time of year, she adored those two.

@catenaccio_fc

7 ай бұрын

@@Jay-sg2ko😢

Loved this when this came out. Its 2024 and i still love it. You are sorely missed Kirsty.❤

I'm an Aussie ,just want to thank great Britain for all the different styles of music your country has produced.

@ukguy6762

3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks ray...we also hold the candle that’s produced the best bands the world has ever seen!! Have a nice day mate 👍

@pheonix9846

3 жыл бұрын

All of our english bands are great, no offence to other countries but u just cant beat the english spirit

@David-sv7by

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that is a very gracious thing to say. I wish we English were better at being gracious in dealing with others.

@yasminvargas2011

3 жыл бұрын

I like AC|DC

@pheonix9846

3 жыл бұрын

@@yasminvargas2011 i like The Clash

She didn't want to change the world, but she really did for the better. God bless her.

Every comment seems to be about how Kirsty died. It’s tragic. But, nobody seems to be appreciating her voice and what she did for music. Fairytale of New York will always be the greatest Christmas song.

@markcf83

Жыл бұрын

Cannot argue with you on that.

@anthonybrady-lb5ve

11 ай бұрын

Yes i totally agree. Lets never forget the vibrant person Kirsty was and all the joy she gave many many people😇🇬🇧

@stephaniespragg5586

8 ай бұрын

Shane MacGowan joined her at the pearly gates yesterday 😢 may they both rest in peace

@_Kerinya_

7 ай бұрын

Kristy war eine fantastische Künstlerin und wird leider bis heute nicht genügend gewürdigt 😢 vergessen wird sie jedenfalls niemals sein ❤

@stephenroche5107

7 ай бұрын

Now Shane has gone so sad

We need a New England now

@bertie_magoo

19 күн бұрын

More now than ever....I fear its too late

Kirsty MacColl is without any doubt one of the greatest singers of the 80s and 90s.

This song takes me back to childhood, my father loved this song and played it on a cassette until the tape finally wore too thin and broke one day lol. I still love this song still and miss him so much but i know he's in a better place with Kirsty.

RIP Kirsty. One of the best voices and talents was lost that day. Love this song. Timeless.

@katgilbert8507

2 жыл бұрын

This is a Billy Bragg song. She collaborated with him often. She was amazing xx

@sheilam4525

2 жыл бұрын

@@katgilbert8507 That's right but I much prefer Kirsty's version😊

@stephaniespragg5586

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheilam4525 I also prefer McColl’s version of Days (originally by The Kinks), purely as I grew up with it (my dad had it on one of his mixtapes and it was played in the car a lot)

@trixie8009

Жыл бұрын

I love her voice 😀

@sheilam4525

Жыл бұрын

@@stephaniespragg5586 great song and agree her version was the best👍

Very very brave women..... Protecting her kid and staring death in the face. Unbelievable the amount of respect i have for her RIP x

@emmyjo720

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Hughesy The child she is carrying in this video, is the one she gave her life for.

@KOKINGWAYNE

6 жыл бұрын

Bless x

@bluesatsunset

6 жыл бұрын

I read about that. Terribly sad, yet fitting epitaph of a truly great woman.

@bevbeans3166

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Hughesy I never realised the circumstances surrounding her death. Jesus, that's heartbreaking.

@stevecardwell6911

5 жыл бұрын

A mother making the ultimate sacrifice to save her son. RIP Kirsty MacColl

A phenomenal song from the get go, but where she takes this from 2:00 on is GLORIOUS. That's not a choir of voices, but her own backing vocals, multitracked and layered. It just kicks into the stratosphere. Take every chance I get to celebrate this fantastic music and Kirsty's amazing body of work.

Billy Bragg wrote this song for her and he now sings a version of it in her memory. RIP kirsty. A very under rated talent taken way too soon.♥️♥️

@miserablemozz8714

Жыл бұрын

Not quite. Billy's version was on his debut album. Kirsty covered it, added another verse, which Billy also includes now.

@thedillonsmith1

Жыл бұрын

@@miserablemozz8714 Billy wrote the rest for her

@jeanetteswain6028

Жыл бұрын

I saw him last night. On the way home I put this into Spotify and had a wonderful journey through English 80's music ❤

@teambammotorsport7249

Жыл бұрын

2 extra verce's which billy himself wrote if i'm not mistaken kirsty was awesome and billy brag the voice of anti establishment long live the 80's

@thedudemkii5381

11 ай бұрын

Kirsty actually covered it, in fact they met after it was written

Happy 60th Birthday Kirsty. You are still thought about, by people that were strangers to you. Not many can say that. Your voice will carry on for as long as humans are still around. Thinking of your Mum and children x

@ljoxleyofficial8119

4 жыл бұрын

Sarah 💔

@stuartmckern3434

4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said Sarah,

@gemmasmart1281

4 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@davidmorris4096

4 жыл бұрын

Kirsty mcloom

@desallen2174

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a wonderful tribute.

Kirsty would have been 60 today. Happy birthday sleep well❤️

@zaralara4059

4 жыл бұрын

I miss her

@conormaguiregaming5463

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Hudson

@conormaguiregaming5463

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Hudson huh ohh she died I get now

@ghostrider729

4 жыл бұрын

HaPpY birthday my love...😔

@tonymccarthy6230

4 жыл бұрын

The world became a worse place when her life was taken from her suddenly I will miss her music and stuff she wrote for others

Billy Bragg's lyrics+Kirsty's vocals+Johnny Marr's guitar+ Steve Lilywhite's production=👌

@s.k.9401

Жыл бұрын

yep!

@caoimhegoggins2653

Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen anything that says Johnny Marr played on this? It's just a jangly guitar sound like his

@salmonesque

9 ай бұрын

Pete Glenister played electric guitar on this track. Johnny Marr was too far up his own arse at the time to play on it. Still is.

@joehoy9242

8 ай бұрын

​@@salmonesque- Are you sure? The guitar credit on this record is conspicuously missing and stylistically it contains many of Johnny's hallmarks. Whatever you may think about the guy it's a matter of record that he loved Kirsty to bits, and cutting guitar tracks for her as long as he remained anonymous is very much in keeping with his way of doing things.

@salmonesque

8 ай бұрын

You know more about him than me but as a guitar player I'd bet my tele that he did not play on that track. I just don't think he has the musicality to have played those lines. I know that this is not in keeping with the reverence in which he's held but I don't think he could've come up with those parts. I researched track credits and it mentions a couple of guitarists but nowhere does it credit Marr so, I'm fairly sure. Tbc, I do think he is a singularly brilliant stylised guitarist who has come up with some incredible guitar lines and playing on classic tracks. Through interviews with him I have decided that no one loves Johnny Marr more than Johnny Marr though. @@joehoy9242

My dad knew Kirsty very well, partys and all that in Chelsea and he himself was one of the faces during the era. All I know about her, and I never met her, but my old man only ever had positivity to say about her, she was a darling to everyone and it's likely you won't find anyone saying anything negative about her. She was a really nice human being this one.

@laurettewilcock1934

5 жыл бұрын

Bless you Kirsty . Heroine xx🙏😇

@simongibson9485

4 жыл бұрын

Lovely to hear. What a talent she was.

@MARYANNE269

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing x She was cool x

@waynesamuel1671

3 жыл бұрын

Lies

@heersrivastava2635

3 жыл бұрын

Why didnt the British Government step in to help the Family with the aw suit if Kirsty was a British Citizen? Couldnt they fight for one of their own?

Her distinctive voice still haunts me. Loved her vocals in the 80’s. Golden lights displaying your name!

A beautiful song and an incredible performer. I adore Kirsty 😊❤

Brilliant cover of a Billy Bragg song.

Luckily, I found this wonderful artist and amazed I've never heard of her before! Now, by her lovely voice and style, I'll never forget her. God Bless her memory.

I was 21 years when I heard this song and I loved it then as I love it now. A tragic loss, Kirsty sang to a generation……poetry with humour and a brilliant melody…..I cried when I heard she had died.

Brilliant song from an artist taken far too soon and in the most horrific of circumstances. Wherever you are Kirsty, rest in peace.

@steventierney8565

2 жыл бұрын

Probably the greatest cover in my humble opinion

In my most humble opinion I think this is the best version of this song…love Billy’s version but the harmonies and the arrangement on this one are beautiful ❤❤

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

@jimmymcjimmyvich9052

3 ай бұрын

Eh. He must have not heard of the future part of life.

@Sameoldfitup

3 ай бұрын

​There is no future sex Pistols 😅​@@jimmymcjimmyvich9052

I miss kirsty's singing , thank God we've got KZread and Vevo etc so we can see and listen to her again . Godspeed Kirsty 🙏 🙏

A fabulous song (Billy Bragg), brilliant production (Steve Lillywhite), wonderful guitar playing (Johnny Marr), and an untouchable vocal. RIP Kirsty, your music lives on. x

@DanCahillane

7 жыл бұрын

I knew that could only be Johnny Marr!

@martinevensen406

7 жыл бұрын

brumguitarteacher . Johnny marr said he and kirsty first met in 1986, so can it be him? It sounds like him thats for sure. What is your source

@tonygray7804

6 жыл бұрын

Finally someone gets it...

@WeskerXM96E1

6 жыл бұрын

Wow I don't know that was Johnny Marr, but now that guitar, it could be a Smiths record, love it.

@fenderwoods

5 жыл бұрын

Nah, that's not Marr, although there are similarities with his playing and jangly sound.

RIP Kirsty if there's heaven no doubt you are there singing with the angels. Brave woman and mother.

Met Kirsty and the pogues when i was 18 in 1987, went to after show party with them in Glasgow, best day of my life...

This song is so 1980's. I was 12 when it was released. I loved it then. I love it now. I will love it forever. RIP Kirsty MacColl

@CyberKirby

8 жыл бұрын

You loved it then as you love it now?

@CyberKirby

8 жыл бұрын

+Cyber Kirby *still

@rjjcms1

4 жыл бұрын

But are we looking for a new England?

@creightonjason

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@stevenwright8388

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto! Fantastic lady X

Billy Bragg the poet - Kirsty MacColl the singer... what a beautiful poet. what a beautiful singer.

I was lucky enough to spend a little time with Kirsty at a party in the late 90s...she was the most gentle, mannerful woman. Very quietly spoken and just lovely. I'm glad I got to meet her and that she left a beautiful legacy for her children.

I'm just discovering her. She wrote amazingly tuneful songs. A terrific talent. A terrible tragedy.

@larryenglish8900

3 ай бұрын

really true

This song is a lyrical masterpiece. Bragg is a songwriting genius, but Kirsty made this her own.

@ajs41

3 ай бұрын

Although of course the first two lines are a direct copy from a Simon and Garfunkel song from 1966.

What a tune! Kirsty had such a beautiful voice. Your music will never die, Kirsty!

This was one of the songs I ran to the radio for in the 1980's......a fresh breath of air in the (What I then considered , my taste has become milder since the last twenty years) polluted smoke of synthpop. I can still get a kick out of this song and am just jamming along with my newly acquired electric 12 string. Still get goosebumps. Don't know why, the lyrics don't apply to me but it is the overall atmosphere of youth and exciting music that speaks to me still, How sadly Kirsty may have met her end, in her musical inheritance and in her vids she at least doesn't age.Very thankful for the fact I can still enjoy it with modern technology.

Brilliant Kirsty. Brilliant Billy Bragg. We miss you, Kirsty.

@derekfovargue6676

2 жыл бұрын

it's addictive listening to these song, Unfortunately, artist today have no inspiration and no talent for music. Is this your favorite song?

Kirsty would have set the world aflame. Such a voice, such integrity. Truly, the loss of Kirsty is a loss for us all.

a great singer and songwriter who gave her life protecting her kids rip heaven has a brave talented angel 😇

One of my favourite Songs of the 80s. The voice of Kirsty is so emotional. RIP Kirsty, you are missed. (A German Fan)

Very talented lady. She is lovely on this song and “Fairytale of New York”. Such a sad loss when she died.

@bobbyallen5030

Жыл бұрын

I am half British and like this song

Incredible contrast. Bleak English winter background contrasted by the vibrant Kirsty, only she can light the dreary background up. Hauntingly beautiful. An arrow thru the heart.

Times flies, I've always loved this song and all of a sudden it was over 35 years ago. My two daughters are now older than I was when this came out.

When i was at school I listened to this none stop on tape great days rest in peace Kirsty maccoll thanks for the memories 👍

She died a hero saving her son. Fair play to her ❤

This is such a classic. My whole family knows this song and it always comes around at the family reunions as my mum is the little girl! ❤

@Honey_Moon_Delight

8 ай бұрын

Wait? ¿your mom it's the girl of the video?

@woahbies

8 ай бұрын

@@Honey_Moon_Delight yeah! She lived on the estate where that clip was filmed, and was payed to be in the video

@rubypepper2700

21 күн бұрын

Wow! Your Mum was very lucky to be in the video and have Kirsty push her while she was on a swing.

RIP Kirsty. You had such a beautiful voice!

We miss you Kirsty MacColl amazing music 🎵🎶 see you soon on the other side 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 for you always 🧡

I was a pirate radio d.j. when this came out in 85. I played it far more than I was supposed to. Just popped unbidden into my mind today...every bit as good as I remember.

Oh my god - this just sent shivers down my spine and put a tear in my eye - i havnt heard this since back in the day when i was 15 and it was a favorite of mine - such a great song and tune - what an amazing woman

Lost you 17 years ago today, my Kirsty. 18.12.17 - such a massive loss. You had so much talent as a singer, song writer. Those harmony vocals have few peers in British music. Miss you so much.

Such a beautiful voice ....I have just ordered her Greatest Hits - we missed so much of her talent

@trixie8009

2 жыл бұрын

I love her voice :)

RIP KIRSTY MCCOLL, as an Irishman married to a Kirsty, I love the Christmas fairy tale of new York song.

Always loved this tune. A distinctive voice, something modern auto-tuned music is missing, making them all sound the same.

@Jayfive276

6 жыл бұрын

Lazy bullshit as usual. Auto-tuned artists are vastly in the majority. Was Amy Winehouse auto-tuned? Is Adele auto-tuned? Don't compare the worst of one decade with the best of another. If you can't find good contemporary music YOU ARENT LOOKING HARD ENOUGH.

@Fetherko

6 жыл бұрын

The War on Drugs, Alex Ebert, Avett Brothers, ... I could continue!

@karenemsley1621

6 жыл бұрын

asda

@karenemsley1621

6 жыл бұрын

Eamonn asd

@markrobson9641

5 жыл бұрын

Today would have been Kirsty maccoll's birthday, 10th October, what happened to her was just utterly heartbreaking, love to all her family & friends, Kirsty you are much loved and missed love you sweetheart, mark Robson Northumberland

20 years ago yesterday since the horrifying murder of Kirsty happened. It was murder and I will never sway from that belief. My favourite song of hers is this one. It was in the charts when I was born and I have always loved it. It's heartbreaking to see she's pregnant in this video and was killed saving her sons lives 💔

@oasis4life014

3 жыл бұрын

How they got away with it is beyond me 🤬🤬🤬🤬

@BELINDASPIRIT

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this era of music!! Absolutely disgusted in details of Kirsty's death but maybe, just maybe, the re-opening of the case may finally right the injustice done!!!

@robinclarke4734

3 жыл бұрын

Probarbly manslaughter or the equivalent. I see to remember it was reckless not malicious. Nevertheless the Americans look after their own again and he was spirited away and lost in his big county. Add them all up in recent years. Perhaps we can count up to ten. Justice??

@leegoddard1867

3 жыл бұрын

I was at work wen I heard I left work balling my eyes out My boss told me I couldnt leave I kikked hiz kutn in End ov chat xxx

@dontbotherreplyingtomycomm554

3 жыл бұрын

How was it murder? I’m genuinely interested because I’ve never heard that before?

This song never fails to bring a tear to my eyes...the bittersweet lyrics over the relentlessly cheerful melody. Her beautiful voice And of course how tragically her life was brought to an end 😢

One of my favourite songs. What a beautiful voice Kirsty had.

It was cold in January 1985 in North West England where I was and the video matched the weather. The documentary about the making of Fairy Tale Of New York pays tribute to Kirsty MacColl. Deeply moving and a special mention for her mother who comes across as so dignified.

'I put you on a pedestal, you put me on the Pill' - such a memorable line by Billy!

@krashd

5 жыл бұрын

Is that in his version? As it sound like one of the female-fronted lines Kirsty would have added.

@rjjcms1

4 жыл бұрын

Evokes growing up in some blighted town where ideals have been let go of and hope of betterment stripped away by the economic desolation of the 80s,far from the affluent places,and just about the only thing left to aspire to is teenage pregnancy (and with it the chance of a council house).

@hollyblue28

4 жыл бұрын

@@krashd He wrote I put you on a pedestal, they put you on the pill. His lyrics are basically th same as hers barring a couple of bits, ie. I'm looking for another girl versus Are you looking for another girl. Great piece of song writing but I prefer her singing it.

@tombstoneharrystudios584

4 жыл бұрын

holly mina I think Billy is great, but he has got a voice like a foghorn! 😂 the way Kirsty sings this takes to a new level

@adrianbarrett5718

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter this line was as modified by Kirsty Macoll , changing the gender in the song so she could record it. Great song, great work by both of them

'I don't feel bad about letting you go, i just feel sad about letting you know' ...those lyrics have been my friend for years........thanks for your music Kirsty.......

@woko1988

8 жыл бұрын

You can thank Billy Bragg then seein has he wrote it.

@alanspringett9233

8 жыл бұрын

+jack watkins ahh...a fellow pedant.......i was just trumpeting Kirsty's version.......

@Dblue862

8 жыл бұрын

+Alan Springett Yes but Kirsty wrote a new verse for the song.

@skillracoonful

8 жыл бұрын

+fozzerbluenose No she didn't she modified some of the lines from the verses but she didn't write a new whole verse. It was Billy Bragg that wrote the new verse for her because she found the song too short. :/

@Dblue862

7 жыл бұрын

What does it matter anyway just enjoy a wonderful piece of music from a very talented lady.

Love this listening in 2019 November 💕 who else

@schlendrian5910

4 жыл бұрын

Listening in Jan 2020.

@scot4917

4 жыл бұрын

Listening in Feb 2020 -- love Kirsty's music as well as Billy Bragg

"I saw two shooting stars last night, I wished on them but they were only satellites, it's wrong to wish on space hardware." These lyrics are gold.

The beautiful, effervescent, Kirsty MacColl. She is missed, and taken too soon. Although her music lives on, there is a void, of which no-one has taken her place.

The Champ of all time! Great singer! Pushed her children out of the way and died saving them! My lovely old mum would have doen the same for me and my two sisters! There are some amazing Ladies who have been on this planet. Long may their memories carry on!

Such a beautiful underrated singer taken too soon 😢

She had such talent. So sad that her life ended so tragically. Saving her Son, and dying in doing so. She had so much more to give us. You are surely missed.

Kirsty This song brings back memories ❤️. Love your video and you are a great singer. Simon Templar 🎥🎞️📼🎬™️🇬🇧, rest in peace Kirsty 💐💐💐

Breaks my heart every time I hear this song.

@this_is_a_tiny_town

6 жыл бұрын

shrootful Me too :(

@if3054

4 жыл бұрын

Same. So hard to listen to.

@tombstoneharrystudios584

4 жыл бұрын

Once Again I still cry everytime I hear it

Beautiful Kirsty with a beautiful voice. I was so lucky to see her live many times. Miss you sweetheart.

What a talent which was sadly taken from us far too early, R.I.P Kirsty your legacy will live forever.

she has a very unique singing voice, I really like it

Great loss to Britain and our music. RIP Kirsty

@007floppyboy

3 жыл бұрын

She is Italian/Hungarian American, USA

@dna9838

2 ай бұрын

@@007floppyboywhere did you get that idea? I mean we all came from Africa originally, but she was born in Britain, to British parents. Same as her father, who was also a great loss, to traditional folk music 🤷‍♂️

still listening july 2020.. RIP Kirsty

@jacquidicks2466

4 жыл бұрын

It's a great song, like many of Kirsty's

@vincewhitworth3168

3 жыл бұрын

Good Croydon girl still listening too she was always well respected on Roundshaw Estate.

@stephenwright8824

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing in 2022. RIP Kirsty MacColl.

out when I was born. 1st February 1985. Still really love it. Was such a shock when she died and I remember feeling sick for days. Can't believe how quick time goes and it's 16 years now! RIP

This is quite brilliant. Billy Bragg at his best but the way this is sung is mind blowing. What a voice she had . RIP Kirsty. Incredibly 18 years.xxx

Found this song from the film Three And Out and I am so glad I did. Beautiful song. Devastating what happened to Kirsty, her music lives on.

What a great song, and such a beautiful soul, sad of her passing, a friend turned me on to Billy Bragg yrs. back and I dug him, stumbled upon this gem and will listen again! R.I.P Kristy and fly high angel.

@karenemsley1621

6 жыл бұрын

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@karenemsley1621

6 жыл бұрын

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Something about this music and video is like an arrow through the heart.

A Croydon girl through and through , great singer kirsty mc Coll

Sometimes you go in to do something and it comes out perfect. This is one of those. The whole thing is magic. RIP Kirsty.

Loved her to bits! Still do. What a talent and what a shame she's not here any more.

I've always loved this lady, for what she did for her son!!!

I was twenty-one years when I wrote this song I'm twenty-two now, but I won't be for long People ask me when will I grow up to understand Why the girls I knew at school are already pushing prams I loved you then as I love you still Though I put you on a pedestal, you put me on the pill I don't feel bad about letting you go I just feel sad about letting you know I don't want to change the world I'm not looking for a new England Are you looking for another girl? I don't want to change the world I'm not looking for a new England Are you looking for another girl? I loved the words you wrote to me But that was bloody yesterday I can't survive on what you send Every time you need a friend I saw two shooting stars last night I wished on them, but they were only satellites It's wrong to wish on space hardware I wish, I wish, I wish you'd care I don't want to change the world I'm not looking for a new England Are you looking for another girl? I don't want to change the world I'm not looking for a new England Are you looking for another girl? My dreams were full of strange ideas My mind was set despite the fears But other things got in the way I never asked that boy to stay Once upon a time at home I sat beside the telephone Waiting for someone to pull me through When at last it didn't ring, I knew it wasn't you I don't want to change the world I'm not looking for a new England Are you looking for another girl? I don't want to change the world I'm not looking for a new England Are you looking for another? I don't want to change the world I'm not looking for a new England Are you looking for another girl? Looking for another girl Looking for another girl Looking for another girl Girl, girl, girl

Still makes me smile this song. Clever, clever lyrics

Exactly 15 years since she died. Time flies. Taken far too young RIP

@if3054

8 жыл бұрын

Today is exactly 15 years since she died. December 18th 2000

Kirsty fabulous artist, still sadly missed, this song reminds me of my younger days xxxx

Billy Bragg has Paul Simon to thank for his opening lines to this song ,from 'Leaves that are Green'.Great expansion thereafter.Astonishingly good song and flawless cover by Kirsty

Such a relatable song for me, being 22 myself, and knowing a few girls I knew at school who are indeed pushing prams, and pondering what happened to all the people I knew, what paths they took in life, and maybe I should’ve asked a girl to stay, and and so many other things about these lyrics that Kirsty brings so beautifully to life with that melancholy jangly new wave sound.

As a massive metal fan, this is one of my favourite tunes

@sueperglue8847

2 жыл бұрын

A great song is a great song no matter what genre it is.

@jimmymcjimmyvich9052

3 ай бұрын

It is not Heavy Metal.

@grantwallace1882

3 ай бұрын

@@jimmymcjimmyvich9052 Ye, I know.

Thank you for sharing this timeless classic. May it continue to inspire and uplift listeners around the world.

I've just discovered this and am so totally blown away, I'm going to rave about it to all my friends. What a tragedy that she's gone.

Kirsty McColl always sounds great no matter what she sings. RIP.

Kirsty died saving the life of the boy she was pregnant with when this was filmed. A mother to be proud of.

@jimmy500

5 жыл бұрын

Had to scroll for this comment.

@louisfriend1851

5 жыл бұрын

Bollocks on toast

@catherineokeeffe6717

5 жыл бұрын

@@louisfriend1851 no its not - she pushed him out of the way of the motorboat

@ElvarMasson

5 жыл бұрын

ixInxs - your post doesn't make any sense

@ufoash440

5 жыл бұрын

@@ElvarMasson It does - although it took me 2-3 reads

I came here today to remember kirsty with her being in the news so much due to Shane's passing.. a good reminder there was so much more to her xxx

This brings back many memories, just as good as her dad

one of my all time favourite songs so saddened when Kirsty died

@paulpattinson2185

3 жыл бұрын

A billy brag song