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Shane MacGowan on the early days of the Pogues

Contains some strong language.

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"If I can't get back to Ireland for a long time...I can be in a band playing Irish music all the time". Shane McGowan talks about the early days of the Pogues and how Irish culture in London led to its formation. This interview was originally broadcast as part of 'Pogue Mahone - The Story of the Pogues', presented by Mark Radcliffe.

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