The Pogues’ 1987 hit song “Fairytale of New York” makes the rounds again every holiday season. It’s a rowdy, bare-knuckle kind of song, ground against the pavement by Shane MacGowan’s gritty vocals. Kirsty MacColl’s contribution is a gentle caress of the cheek, until she rears back and slaps you, too. Overall, it’s a very typical […] The post How The Pogues Responded to Censorship of Their Hit Song ‘Fairytale of New York’: ‘Times Change’ appeared first on VICE .