Rainy Night in Soho
The Pogues
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I've been loving you a long time Down all the years, down all the days And I've cried for all your troubles Smiled at your funny little ways We watched our friends grow up together And we saw them as they fell Some of them fell into Heaven Some of them fell into Hell I took shelter from a shower And I stepped into your arms On a rainy night in Soho The wind was whistling all its charms I sang you all my sorrows You told me all your joys Whatever happened to that old song To all those little girls and boys? Now, the song is nearly over We may never find out what it means But there's a light I hold before me And you're the measure of my dreams, the measure of my dreams Sometimes I'd wake up in the morning The ginger lady by my bed Covered in a cloak of silence I'd hear you talking in my head I'm not singing for the future I'm not dreaming of the past I'm not talking of the first times I never think about the last Now, the song is nearly over We may never find out what it means Still, there's a light I hold before me You're the measure of my dreams, the measure of my dreams
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Written by: Shane Patrick Lysaght Macgowan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Rainy Night in Soho" is a song by The Pogues, a band originally from London, England. They are known for their unique mix of traditional Irish music with punk rock, a genre sometimes referred to as "Celtic punk."
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Song ReleaseThe song "Rainy Night in Soho" was first released in 1985 as part of the album "Poguetry in Motion."
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Songwriter"Rainy Night in Soho" was actually written by Shane MacGowan, the lead vocalist of The Pogues. Despite his problems with alcohol, MacGowan has often been praised for his songwriting skills.
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ReissueDue to its popularity, "Rainy Night in Soho" has been reissued several times. One stand-out release was in 1991 on the compilation album "The Best of The Pogues."
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Cover VersionsThe song has impressive popularity and has been covered by a number of other artists, including Damien Dempsey and Nick Cave.
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Lyrics InterpretationMany fans of "Rainy Night in Soho" believe that the lyrics reflect a sense of nostalgia and lost love, but the song’s meaning has been kept quite enigmatic by its writer, Shane MacGowan.
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Music SettingThe song setting is away from the usual raucous punk energy The Pogues are known for. "Rainy Night in Soho" is a dreamy ballad featuring a haunting trumpet solo, making it one of the band's more mellow and romantic tracks.
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Song AppreciationDespite never charting, "Rainy Night in Soho" has become one of The Pogues' most beloved tunes.
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Musical ContributionsThe musicianship on "Rainy Night in Soho" is notable. Along with Shane MacGowan's vocal and James Fearnley's accordion, the song features a distinctive trumpet part played by Eli Thompson.
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Song Influence"Rainy Night in Soho" is a song that has had a significant influence on the popular perception of The Pogues, shifting them from a raucous, punk-inspired band to a group also capable of producing touching, emotionally charged ballads.
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