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If I Should Fall from Grace - The Shane MacGowan Story (2003) (DVD) |
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If I Should Fall from Grace - The Shane MacGowan Story (2003)
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As any Pogues fan could've told you, The Shane MacGowan Story was destined to be funny, sad, uplifting, depressing, and utterly irresistible. By the time this engaging documentary was produced in 2000, MacGowan--former Pogues frontman, notorious drinker, and one of the greatest songwriters of his generation--was still the unrepentant alcoholic who caused his former bandmates so much worry. They loved him then and love him still (bandmate Philip Chevron speaks most eloquently of their history), and for all his toothless cackling and constant stupor, MacGowan is seen here as an amiable Irish pub-crawler, coherent in thought if not always in speech, still making music (with his latter-day band, the Popes), and obviously devoted to his wife, Victoria Clarke, an enabling saint whose love for MacGowan is joyfully unconditional. Archival clips, video excerpts, and interviews with MacGowan's friends and family complete this comprehensive chronicle, making it an essential addition to any punk-'n-Pogues library. --Jeff Shannon
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This unflinching, music-driven documentary provides the first real insight into the background and career of this legendary Irish artist who, as lead singer and songwriter for The Pogues, became a worldwide punk icon. It demonstrates why, despite years of drug and alcohol abuse that have pushed the archetype of rock and roll excess to its outer limit, he is still widely regarded as one of the very finest songwriters of his entire generation. The film includes contemporary interviews interwoven with performance material stretching back to Shane's earliest work, along with fly-on-the-wall footage from both London and Ireland. Both the highs, and the often-alarming lows of his career are revealed. Celebrated director Jim Sheridan has described this absorbing, accessible documentary as "A fascinating, moving, and powerful film that brilliantly captures a unique Irish genius". If I Should Fall From Grace is produced & directed by Sarah Share & executive produced by Larry Masterson for Emdee 2000 productions. Includes performances of:Paddy Public Enemy No. 1
If I Should Fall From Grace With God
Infatuation
Gabrielle
Waxie's Dargle
Streams of Whiskey
Dirty Old Town
The Irish Rover
Fiesta
A Rainy Night in Soho
Fairytale of New York
White City
Summer in Siam
Song with No Name
That Woman's Got Me Drinking
Haunted
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This unflinching, music-driven documentary provides the first real insight into the background and career of this legendary Irish artist who, as lead singer and songwriter for the Pogues, became a worldwide punk icon. The film includes contemporary interviews with his family, fellow musicians like Nick Cave, his longtime partner Victoria and direct one-on-one sessions with Shane himself. These are interwoven with performance material stretching back to Shane's earliest work, along with fly-on-the-wall footage from both London and Ireland. Includes performances/videos of the songs: "Paddy Public Enemy No.1", "If I Should Fall From Grace With God", "Infatuation", "Gabrielle", and more.
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