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The Pogues — The Sunny Side Of the Street
Album: Hells' Ditch
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Released: 1990
Length: 2:35
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Seen the carnival at rome
Had the women I had the booze
All I can remember now
Is little kids without no shoes
So I saw that train
And I got on it
With a heartful of hate
And a lust for vomit
Now I'm walking on the sunnyside of the street

Stepped over bodies in bombay
Tried to make it to the u.s.a.
Ended up in nepal
Up on the roof with nothing at all
And I knew that day
I was going to stay
Right where I am, on the sunnyside of the street

Been in a palace, been in a jail
I just don't want to be reborn a snail
Just want to spend eternity
Right where I am, on the sunnyside of the street

As my mother wept it was then I swore
To take my life as I would a whore
I know I'm better than before
I will not be reconstructed
Just wanna stay right here
On the sunnyside of the street
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man, how beautifully bouncy is that!  love it
Posted 1 week ago by lindamac43    [ Reply ]
Rock In Peace Shane !
Posted 5 months ago by kalopin    [ Reply ]
 ZenAce wrote:

This world needs more happy songs like this one.



Ever digged into the lyrics?
Posted 9 months ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
RIP Shane - thanks for the excellent songs
Posted 11 months ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
🖤

this one is not one my favourites from The Pogues, but this man, his tunes and his lyrics will always be in my life. Such a great talent. 
Posted 1 year ago by stbc    [ Reply ]
He'll be up there now with all our dearly departed Paddys, having one hell of a hooley.  God bless ye all.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Rest in power, Shane.
Posted 1 year ago by SpinyNorma    [ Reply ]
RIP Shane MacGowan. Pogue Mahon indeed!
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
This world needs more happy songs like this one.
Posted 1 year ago by ZenAce    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

So much hate for the Pogues. Relax. Have a beer. Then listen.



Make it a Guiness, from the tap 
Posted 1 year ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

So much hate for the Pogues. Relax. Have a beer. Then listen.


or a whole sixpack:)
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
I saw the Pogues in Detroit when they were supporting this album (or maybe it was the Peace and Love tour). Anyway, Shane got so wasted early in the gig he spilled a drink all over an amp, causing a small electrical issue. He then stumbled off stage never to return that night. Spider Stacy finished up with the vocal duties that night. A great show regardless of Shane's antics.
Posted 1 year ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
So much hate for the Pogues. Relax. Have a beer. Then listen.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

DISLIKE THEM - very much so!

"White ass crackers!"



Póg mo thóin! 
Posted 2 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
DISLIKE THEM - very much so!

"White ass crackers!"


 
I sure don't miss this guy. 
Posted 3 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

DISLIKE THEM - very much so!

"White ass crackers!"



 
Take heart, Stingy. Like most of the folks on this site, they probably don't like you either.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 railroadwail wrote:
I used to own all the Pogues records.  The wife got them in the divorce.  Sure do miss those records.

 
Bitch
Posted 10 years ago by tiler    [ Reply ]
this makes Dylan and Neil at their worst,  sound great.
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite Pogues song, but still a solid entry.
Posted 10 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]

DISLIKE THEM - very much so!

"White ass crackers!"


Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Pogues classic!  Back in the day we listened to much Pogues, beach trips, etc. Sunny Side of the Street one of the great ballads.
 
Posted 11 years ago by brianzimbz    [ Reply ]
LOVE The Pogues!
Posted 11 years ago by Dav3thedog    [ Reply ]
I used to own all the Pogues records.  The wife got them in the divorce.  Sure do miss those records.
Posted 11 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
Do we hear this elsewhere?  NO     Kudos go to Bill AND Rebecca !   You both rock
 
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I really have a thing for the Pogues. . . a large hammer to destroy anything they have ever produced if I had my way.

I have even seen them live - they played at a festival I was at and I endured at least 1/3rd of their set before I found the beer tent.

More then horrible. 

 
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]

me -I mean - this sounds kind of sexy

Posted 13 years ago by Det    [ Reply ]
More Pogues any time...
Posted 13 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 beeblebrocks40 wrote:
This is a great song  but you should play the Louis Armstrong or Dizzy Gillespie version.
 
That jazz standard is a different song than this one.  I guess you know that.

Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This is a great song  but you should play the Louis Armstrong or Dizzy Gillespie version.
Posted 14 years ago by beeblebrocks40    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:


Shane MacGowan III by *GRhoades
Greg Rhoades  ©2009-2010 *GRhoades

VooDoo 2009

 

Exactly how is it that Shane hasn't terminally pickled his liver by now?
Posted 14 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]


Shane MacGowan III by *GRhoades
Greg Rhoades  ©2009-2010 *GRhoades

VooDoo 2009


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:


Mr. McGowan is... what he is. I love the contrasts in The Pogues music. They can do no wrong for me.
 
Nothing to add, except one should see them live if possible. 

Posted 14 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
 audiolizard wrote:
Catchy music, horrible voice.
 

Mr. McGowan is... what he is. I love the contrasts in The Pogues music. They can do no wrong for me.
Posted 14 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Been in a palace, been in a jail / I just don't want to be reborn a snail...

{#Cool}
Posted 14 years ago by Lizard62    [ Reply ]
yes, it is Polka -Punk but it is not very good... well good is a strong word?
Posted 14 years ago by ddbz    [ Reply ]
 mirland wrote:

Oh believe me. It's very easy.

 
penny whistles == fingernails on chalkboard

Posted 14 years ago by psg    [ Reply ]
Best band ever!  Sir Shane MacGowan   {#Crown}
Posted 14 years ago by simme2    [ Reply ]
Catchy music, horrible voice.
Posted 15 years ago by audiolizard    [ Reply ]
Phlegmaticman wrote:
Is it Guinness time yet?

Always

Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
 TexasAggies wrote:
How can you not like this?
 
Oh believe me. It's very easy.

Posted 15 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
Yeah, one of my favourie songs!! Great!
Posted 15 years ago by Wethand    [ Reply ]
 wally42 wrote:
I do have to say, though I like this song there are many better Pogues songs.
 

I agree
Posted 15 years ago by Caligula    [ Reply ]
 whtahtefcuk wrote:
Pogues Rock!
 
Fixed that for ya. Yer welcome!
Posted 15 years ago by mongoose01ca    [ Reply ]
 whtahtefcuk wrote:
Pogues Suck!
 
Póg mo thóinín! {#Moon}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Pogues Suck!
Posted 15 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Love me some Pogues! Erin go bragh! {#Cheers} {#Drunk}  {#Puke}{#Wink}

also

This guy is on to something! {#Arrowd}



Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
UP THE IRISH
Posted 16 years ago by RAY_M_BOYLE    [ Reply ]
 sunny_day wrote:

Rhetorical question?

 
Until you answered.

Posted 16 years ago by sadsack    [ Reply ]
When my mother wept it was then I swore I would take my life like I would a whore - - can it get more goosebumping?

Way underplayed: The Pogues.


Posted 16 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 Phlegmaticman wrote:
Is it Guinness time yet?
 
Rhetorical question?

Posted 16 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
 islander wrote:
Observation:  Anywhere else this drunken sluring of a good song would be called karaoke.  But Here it works.  Long live the Pogues!
 
Oh, by Shane's standards, this isn't drunken slurring at all!!!
Posted 16 years ago by rtb    [ Reply ]
Is it Guinness time yet?
Posted 16 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Observation:  Anywhere else this drunken sluring of a good song would be called karaoke.  But Here it works.  Long live the Pogues!
Posted 16 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
I like this song, except for the usual Irish Pub voice, sort of growling, scratchy, beery, throaty sort of stuff. But then again, what would Irish music be without such?
Posted 16 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Wahoooooo! How can you not like this? Songs like this make life more interesting, IMO. Love it.
Posted 16 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
wally42 wrote:
I do have to say, though I like this song there are many better Pogues songs.
Definitely agree!
Posted 16 years ago by luty    [ Reply ]
Love this. Hearing The Pogues sing 'The Sunny Side Of the Street' is possibly the single most incongruous activity one can perform. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
What a great song (especially on a gloomy, rainy day)! Thanks Bill!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Me too!
Posted 16 years ago by firerytrigon    [ Reply ]
I love The Pogues!
Posted 17 years ago by joan_c    [ Reply ]
You're kidding right! rjb4 wrote:
Like the Pogues, but for my money Flogging Molly is a better listen.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
rjb4 wrote:
Like the Pogues, but for my money Flogging Molly is a better listen.
SACRILEGE!!
Posted 17 years ago by Lizard62    [ Reply ]
Like the Pogues, but for my money Flogging Molly is a better listen.
Posted 17 years ago by rjb4    [ Reply ]
I don't know how many times I've thought, "I don't like the Pogues" and then I hear a song and say, hey that's pretty good, later to find its a Pogues tune.... I might have to re-think my dislike of the Pogues.
Posted 17 years ago by EchoTony    [ Reply ]
as much as i like this, im going to admit serious sacrilege. i like the Face to Face cover better.
Posted 17 years ago by membeth    [ Reply ]
More Pogues, Paradise, please! The drunker and rowdier the better!
Posted 17 years ago by fooGuy    [ Reply ]
Just heard this song on some SUV commercial... *sigh*
Posted 17 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
This song has the same melody as part of a a k.d. Lang song released in the late 80s, "I'm Down to my Last Cigarette." It's just done in a country style there.
Posted 17 years ago by David_Price    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
Pòg mo thòn! :o)
Back at ya!!! Pougues Rule. They so many much better songs. Not to say I do not like this one. Play More
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Two thumbs up and toes also!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
I do have to say, though I like this song there are many better Pogues songs.
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Pòg mo thòn! :o)
Posted 18 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Lizard62 wrote:
The boys are doing a few shows in the U.K. this winter, following shows in Japan, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. saw them in SF and LV - absolutely brilliant!!
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
This song just ups my cheer factor--every single time!
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
The boys are doing a few shows in the U.K. this winter, following shows in Japan, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. saw them in SF and LV - absolutely brilliant!!
Posted 18 years ago by Lizard62    [ Reply ]
One of the best concerts ever! Run about and buy Rum Sodomy and the Lash. Newly remastered!!.
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
More of the Pogues please!!!! *hick* and another round!!
Posted 18 years ago by Cadger    [ Reply ]
-relayer- wrote:
Maybe this would make more sense if I were drunk like the singer.
It does to me!
Posted 18 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
mysteryplane wrote:
ethajn wrote wrote:
Their vocalist needs to sober up and practice his diction. Their stringed instrument players need to learn a new chord progression. And those penny whistles are mocking me - I just know it. That's 4 annoying songs in a row, right out of the gate. Come on, RP. I expect better from you.
go back to your cube and drink your starbucks, moron.
Haha... well said mysteryplane.
Posted 18 years ago by eamo    [ Reply ]
rascal420 wrote:
Reminds me of a slurring Joe Strummer
Strummer produced this one.
Posted 18 years ago by Pazzat    [ Reply ]
ethajn wrote:
Their vocalist needs to sober up and practice his diction. Their stringed instrument players need to learn a new chord progression. And those penny whistles are mocking me - I just know it. That's 4 annoying songs in a row, right out of the gate. Come on, RP. I expect better from you.
Are you kidding? You're kidding, right? Or are you from another planet? Are you sure you should be listening to Rock at all? Maybe you should be listening to elevator muzak.
Posted 18 years ago by ArmchairMusician    [ Reply ]
Maybe this would make more sense if I were drunk like the singer.
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
ethajn wrote:
Their vocalist needs to sober up and practice his diction. Their stringed instrument players need to learn a new chord progression. And those penny whistles are mocking me - I just know it. That's 4 annoying songs in a row, right out of the gate. Come on, RP. I expect better from you.
go back to your cube and drink your starbucks, moron.
Posted 18 years ago by mysteryplane    [ Reply ]
Yayyyyyy!!!! Skokiaan, now Pogues?!?! Wow, life IS good.
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
ethajn wrote:
Their vocalist needs to sober up and practice his diction. Their stringed instrument players need to learn a new chord progression. And those penny whistles are mocking me - I just know it. That's 4 annoying songs in a row, right out of the gate. Come on, RP. I expect better from you.
When I read your post, I was surprised to see it wasn't by physicsgenius... nice to hear some pogues on RP. And I gotta say, they haven't been the same since sean got booted.
Posted 18 years ago by spacemoose    [ Reply ]
Their vocalist needs to sober up and practice his diction. Their stringed instrument players need to learn a new chord progression. And those penny whistles are mocking me - I just know it. That's 4 annoying songs in a row, right out of the gate. Come on, RP. I expect better from you.
Posted 18 years ago by ethajn    [ Reply ]
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Posted 18 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
Somebody close the barn doors and barricade the pub so that these guys don't escape. I'd hate for them to catch up with me when they sober up. Now spin us another Van Morrison tune so that we can really hear the sunnny side of the emerald isle.
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
pegona wrote:
Does anyone know that song he sings with Sinead O'Connor, "Haunted by the ghost"? I LOVE IT. I can't remember what collection it's on.
It's called "Haunted" and it's on an album called "The Snake" he did with his band, The Popes. That was a typically ballsy move on Shane's behalf fronting a band called the Popes. "You kicked me out of the Pogues? Fine. Meet my new band, The Popes." I think he got the last laugh in the end because he was better without the Pogues than they were without him, although the combination of Shane and the Pogues was magical so it's nice to see them together again. You're right, "Haunted" is a great song. I love the beauty and the beast dynamic of hearing those two voices together.
Posted 18 years ago by JohnErle    [ Reply ]
Shane, we love ya, man "been in a palace, and I've been in jail, just don't wanna be reborn a snail" awesome!
Posted 18 years ago by Lizard62    [ Reply ]
The Pogues are touring. Coming to Boston in March. Google it up.
Posted 18 years ago by resonator    [ Reply ]
jacobus wrote:
You are right! MORE POGUES!!!
Amen!
Posted 19 years ago by Zarba    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know that song he sings with Sinead O'Connor, "Haunted by the ghost"? I LOVE IT. I can't remember what collection it's on.
Posted 19 years ago by pegona    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
He's an Irish James Brown. Rich in feeling, low in diction. Ya gotta love it. Can anybody upload the one about kissing his girl by the gasworks wall, Dirty Old Town?
Very well said. Nice.
Posted 19 years ago by JonasParker    [ Reply ]
jacobus wrote:
You are right! MORE POGUES!!!
Ugh! You're kidding, right?
Posted 19 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
rascal420 wrote:
Reminds me of a slurring Joe Strummer
well, joe did stand in for shane after the rest of the band dropped him. one of the best shows i ever saw was joe strummer fronting the pogues and the chieftains all on one very tiny stage...
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Good stuff
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
One of the better cuts on an otherwise mediocre Pogues album. Mediocre for the Pogues anyway, meaning it's still pretty decent.
Posted 19 years ago by drover    [ Reply ]
bluedot wrote:
the pogues are a weird mix of the clash and steeleye span.
I kinda like the clash and like steeleye span, but I've never been able to get into these guys
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
That's a heavy cut. Louis Armstrong and then the Pogues But I like it :-)
Posted 19 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
SquashSoup wrote:
More Pogues! Pogues every day!!!
You are right! MORE POGUES!!!
Posted 19 years ago by jacobus    [ Reply ]
Yeah, that's what I call real Irish music ;) The Pogues tastes the best with beer... :D
Posted 20 years ago by snurfer    [ Reply ]
More Pogues! Pogues every day!!!
Posted 20 years ago by SquashSoup    [ Reply ]
Can't get hurt listening to the Pogues. I've seen Shane a couple of times with the Popes and they are a blast - that is when I'm not getting run over in the pit and Shane is actually coherent.
Posted 20 years ago by wafflecrotch    [ Reply ]
More Pogues!
Posted 20 years ago by samrex    [ Reply ]
Bouncy! Just like my cousin, Pogue O'stick.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
He's an Irish James Brown. Rich in feeling, low in diction. Ya gotta love it. Can anybody upload the one about kissing his girl by the gasworks wall, Dirty Old Town?
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
:sunny.gif: :D
Posted 20 years ago by rpm    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a slurring Joe Strummer
Posted 20 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
that and the fact he was completely piss-drunk most of the time. :D
It's true! But I LOVE 'em! They rocked in concert.
Posted 20 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
more pogues! woo! makes me thirsty for a pint...
Yes, more and more..this great folk rock Irish drinkind tune..Never been in Ireland it just transport me there, better that those young dubliners
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
the pogues are a weird mix of the clash and steeleye span. hey bill! how about some steeleye span? maddy prior RULES!
Posted 20 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
that and the fact he was completely piss-drunk most of the time. :D
Yes, that is a fact. Kate Riordan, Elvis Costello's partner at the time, had to quit the band because she could not keep up/deal with the drinking. I saw some great Pogues shows, but you never knew if Shane would be too drunk to perform.
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
shari wrote:
It's a miracle that Shane MacGowen could say anything at all, considering his, shall we say, dentally-challenged make-up.--Shari
that and the fact he was completely piss-drunk most of the time. :D
Posted 20 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
More Pogues! How about Whiskey in the Jar?... which makes me think some Thin Lizzy would be nice too.
Posted 20 years ago by teadye    [ Reply ]
Many better songs than this one by the Pogues... but beggars can't be choosers. Fans of the band owe it to themselves to check out the Shane Macgowan Story, a film that's been airing on the Sundance channel.
Posted 20 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
BigCalm wrote:
It's his careful enunciation of the lyrics that keeps me spellbound ;)
It's a miracle that Shane MacGowen could say anything at all, considering his, shall we say, dentally-challenged make-up. I LOVE this band -- when I speak of them today, most people don't know who they are -- and I still hear their influence in many modern (and some not so modern) bands. Yea! More Pogues! --Shari
Posted 21 years ago by shari    [ Reply ]
more pogues! woo! makes me thirsty for a pint...
Posted 21 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Patti_M. wrote:
the Pogues! Probably in the early 70's! :D Patti M. 8^)
Must have been the Pogues avant le lettre :) However, glad you play it :)
Posted 21 years ago by lunar22    [ Reply ]
It's his careful enunciation of the lyrics that keeps me spellbound ;)
Posted 21 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]