Originally released by The Pogues in 1986 for the soundtrack accompanying the Sid and Nancy film, then later re-recorded as a duet between MacGowan and O'Connor for the Two If By Sea/Stolen Hearts soundtrack, the new stripped back take delivers an atmospheric, folk-rock sound, with Dublin singer-songwriter May's warm vocal delivery contrasting with Depp's spoken-word style.
The song marks the second preview of the star-studded Shane MacGowan tribute album, '20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan', due out November 13.
Announced last month alongside the release of its opening track, Bruce Springsteen's cover of A Rainy Night In Soho, other contributing artists include Camille O’Sullivan, Damien Dempsey, David Gray, Dropkick Murphys, Hozier and Jessie Buckley, Kate Moss, Primal Scream, The Libertines, The Pogues, and Tom Waits.
Shane MacGowan passed away in 2023 aged 65 following a diagnosis of Encephalitis. The Pogues, meanwhile, are continuing to play live and have shows lined up across Europe and the UK for The Pogues Play The Hits Tour this winter.
