: Shane MacGowan, described by reviewers at AllMusic as "fiery and feisty," introduced the song as an anthem for everyone from Salford , where the song's writer Ewan MacColl grew up.
: The classic full band lineup featured Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Andrew Ranken, Phillip Chevron, Terry Woods, and Darryl Hunt. Song History The Pogues - Dirty old town, live 2012 The Pogues - Dirty old town, live 2012
The performance of "" by The Pogues in 2012 is part of their 30th-anniversary concert recorded live at the Olympia in Paris . This concert was later released as the live album and film, The Pogues in Paris: 30th Anniversary Concert at the Olympia . Performance Details Venue : The legendary Olympia theater in Paris, France. Date : September 11–12, 2012. : Shane MacGowan, described by reviewers at AllMusic