Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O'Connor tribute show announced

A tribute show has been announced to honor the late Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O’Connor. The Irish singers, who passed away in 2023, had a close friendship and collaborated on a duet in 1995.

The Irish singers, Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O’Connor both died in 2023, were friends and recorded a duet together in 1995.

Carnegie Hall is preparing for a special one-night-only event titled “Sinéad & Shane,” dedicated to celebrating the legacies of Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan, both of whom passed away in 2023.

The lineup includes renowned artists like Mountain Goats, Cat Power, and Dropkick Murphys, who will be covering a selection of songs by O’Connor and MacGowan.

Back in 1995, the two Irish singers collaborated on a rendition of “Haunted,” originally by The Pogues in 1986, which climbed to number 30 on the UK charts.

O’Connor, remembered not just for her music but also her activism, passed away at 56 in July. Her iconic hit “Nothing Compares 2 U,” released in 1990, soared to the top spot on charts globally, catapulting her to international fame.

O’Connor, known for her bold social and political stances, produced 10 studio albums spanning from 1987 to 2014. In 1991, she earned Rolling Stone’s artist of the year title and received the Brit Award for international female solo artist.

By 2018, the Dublin singer embraced Islam, adopting the name Shuhada’ Sadaqat, while continuing to perform using her original name. Her memoir, “Rememberings,” hit shelves in 2021.

After her passing, Irish President Michael D Higgins honored O’Connor for her “authenticity” and distinctive voice. He similarly commended Shane MacGowan, the renowned lyricist and frontman of The Pogues, who died at 65 due to encephalitis in November.

The singer-songwriter, known for iconic songs like Fairytale of New York from 1987 and A Pair of Brown Eyes, had been experiencing health issues for a while. He also struggled publicly with substance abuse involving drugs and alcohol.

Several musicians who had previously collaborated with O’Connor and MacGowan during their lifetimes were part of the lineup for the concert. Among them were Glen Hansard, who delivered a touching rendition of Fairytale of New York during MacGowan’s funeral in December, along with David Gray, Amanda Palmer, and Gordon Gano.