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The EPIC untold story behind Fairytale of New York
DUBLIN , Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pogues' song is regarded by many as the anthem for Irish global emigration. It remains one of the most played Christmas songs of the 21 century. A standout line in the chorus reads: "the boys of the NYPD choir were singing Galway Bay" And whilst many have joined in to sing out the line, few are aware that the NYPD choir has, in fact, never existed, let alone sung .
That is, until now!
EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum, based in Dublin , have decided to bring this famed line to life, assembling an NYPD choir to sing , just before the bells start ringing out for Christmas Day this year, as a tribute to the Irish diaspora around the globe.
was penned by Irish emigrant Arthur Colahan as a tribute to his homeland.
Almost 36 years after the release of , a group of retired NYPD officers, joined by a local amateur choir, gathered in a recording studio in the heart of New York City to lend their voices to the much-loved song, .
EPIC have captured the recording of the song in a heart-warming video that will resonate with the Irish diaspora around the globe.
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Back home in Dublin , EPIC have unveiled , a meticulously researched and poignant exhibition that has been months in the making. Developed in collaboration with Hot Press,
Ireland's legendary music, entertainment and pop culture magazine and website, the temporary exhibition is dedicated to The Pogues and the late
Shane MacGowan . It is an opportunity for people to celebrate the songs and the music of The Pogues and to reflect on how the band – and their legendary lead singer and songwriter – became so widely loved and admired. The exhibition will run until 31 January, 2024 .
Developed in collaboration with Ireland's leading music magazine, Hot Press, the exhibition investigates the creation of alongside other songs of emigration and the literary influences that inspired them.
Speaking about the exhibition, said that it "
The NYPD Choir's is available to view on YouTube at this link and is also available to listen to on Spotify, iTunes, or any major streaming platform.
Find out more about the untold story behind and the new exhibition in Dublin , at EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum, at this link.
Visit www.epicchq.com to find out more about the exhibition.
Video - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2298847/Tourism_Ireland.mp4
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