Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
"The Parting Glass" was performed by the band The Pogues at the funeral of Shane MacGowan as a tribute to their frontman. The song was performed as the funeral was drawing to a close.
The Pogues' tin whistle player, Spider Stacy, sang lead vocals on the song.
The performance was joined by other musicians, including Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill.
The performance was met with a standing ovation.
"The Parting Glass" is a traditional Celtic song that the Pogues recorded in 1985 as the B-side to their single "Dirty Old Town".
"The Parting Glass" was performed by the band The Pogues at the funeral of Shane MacGowan as a tribute to their frontman. The song was performed as the funeral was drawing to a close.
The Pogues' tin whistle player, Spider Stacy, sang lead vocals on the song.
The performance was joined by other musicians, including Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill.
The performance was met with a standing ovation.
"The Parting Glass" is a traditional Celtic song that the Pogues recorded in 1985 as the B-side to their single "Dirty Old Town".
