The Pogues: “Thousands Are Sailing”

Posted: April 8, 2026 in THE CLASH of Cover Tunes
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Tune du Jour: “Thousands Are Sailing” – The Pogues
THE CLASH of Cover Tunes: The Chancey Brothers vs. East Wall vs. Jiggernaut
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The Original

“Fairytale of New York” and “Thousands Are Sailing” are, perhaps, The Pogues’ two most extraordinary storytelling ballad masterpieces. And its simply remarkable that they both appear on the same album, the transcendent “If I Should Fall From Grace With God“.

The Pogues:

THE CLASH of Cover Tunes

I’ve read that The Mahones do the definitive cover of this song. Unfortunately, it’s nowhere to be found.

The Chancey Brothers vs. East Wall vs. Jiggernaut
The Chancey Brothers:
East Wall:
Jiggernaut:

SPACE

Oh the disharmony! Much like Harlan County there are no neutrals here. It is your solemn responsibility to decide which cover song prevails. In other words … Which Side Are You On!??!

   

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