If I Should Fall from Grace - The Shane MacGowan Story

Starring:Maurice MacGowan, Johnny Depp, Therese MacGowan, Shane MacGowan, SinÃ©ad O'Connor, Elvis Costello, Deirdre O'Mahony, Victoria Clarke (II), Philip Chevron, Nick Cave, John Lydon, Kirsty MacColl, Philip Gaston, The Pogues
Director: Sarah Share
Studio: Network Ireland
Product Type: DVD

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As any Pogues fan could've told you, The Shane MacGowan Story was destined to be funny, sad, uplifting, depressing, and utterly irresistible. By the time this engaging documentary was produced in 2000, MacGowan--former Pogues frontman, notorious drinker, and one of the greatest songwriters of his generation--was still the unrepentant alcoholic who caused his former bandmates so much worry. They loved him then and love him still (bandmate Philip Chevron speaks most eloquently of their history), and for all his toothless cackling and constant stupor, MacGowan is seen here as an amiable Irish pub-crawler, coherent in thought if not always in speech, still making music (with his latter-day band, the Popes), and obviously devoted to his wife, Victoria Clarke, an enabling saint whose love for MacGowan is joyfully unconditional. Archival clips, video excerpts, and interviews with MacGowan's friends and family complete this comprehensive chronicle, making it an essential addition to any punk-'n-Pogues library. --Jeff Shannon

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IF I SHOULD FALL FROM GRACE (MACGOWAN,SHANE)

Customer Reviews:

Shane's Rather Boring in his Biography.......2007-05-10

I love the Pogues like anyone but I have to confess, Shane's a very boring interview. He drags in his speak and repeats what he's said numerous times in previous interviews. Tipperary this and Tipperary that...

That being said, I loved the early footage in his year's with the Nipps and found the footage of an older, wiser MacGowan performing in Dublin to be an expression of bewildering nostalgia. That man has literally gone to hell and back and he's still standing, even waltzing with his mother on stage to a crowd of young Irish lads who still treat him as the "next big act" in Ireland.

His biographies are more interesting than his recollections of his life in interview.

If you like Shane this is a total must for your collection.......2007-05-03

I saw this film a couple of years ago, I finally purchased my own copy of it.
This documentary is just fantastic and covers more or less the entire life up to the present of the great Shane Macgowan. Rather than just copying what most people have written about this movie I will just say a quick little quirp about what I really enjoy about it.

First off the opening of the movie sold me right away. The Popes live performing Paddy Public Enemy #1. That right there had me.
There is a ton of music in this documentary which I really enjoyed; too many music documentaries never have enough music and actuall performances for my liking. This one has a huge amount.

Many of the interviews are fantastic also. Not your typical "Oh so and so is a great performer", super in depth interviews about who and how Shane really is.

There is not a lot of extra stuff worth while except the extended interviews, do yourself a favor and be sure to check out "Shane and Nature" or something along those lines, it is hilarious!

So if you love The Pogues, if you love The Popes get this movie you will not be disappointed one bit!

Up the Republic!

Brilliant.......2007-01-12

This movie shows the genius that is Shane, warts and all. A little rough to watch his slide into olblivion but it also gives you appreciation for where he has been and where he is going. I saw the Pogue's last year for Paddy's Day in NYC and he still has not missed a step musically or performing.

Reality uncompromised.......2007-01-08

A real dose of where this artist came from and the influnces that made him what he is. I would have given this five stars if it was more introspective of the artist, although what they got was probably the best they could hope for. There is some great music and interviews and if you read between the lines, a sensitive artist. Somewhat depressing but definitely real.

The Pogues at their rowdiest, poetic best........2006-12-10

To these ears, this recording and Run, Sodomy and the Lash are the two classic Pogues CD's. On the other one, you can understand the words but the passion in this one makes up for amy lack of understanding lyrics. What can you say about a combination of politics, Catholicism, sex, love, Irish traditional music and punk? What can you say about a fantastic writer such as Shane McGowan, with the backing of such a musically strong and impeccable band? The results are magically compelling from the title cut that moves along at the speed of light, to the moving song about immigration, Thousands Are Sailing. McGowan sings with all the passion of someone nearly possessed but behind the passion is someone who knows the power of great poetic lyrics and a good melody-he really writes songs that stand the test of time, and the passion is what I would call Irish soul music. Try to listen to The Turkish Song of the Damned and not move at least your feet. I remember when I saw them back in 1987 in London with my English cousin-they seemed to all be drinking on stage as was most of the audience, and I thought I would be squished to death in a rumble, but fortunately that didn't happen. But nearly 20 years later, the music has lost none of its power and remains a favorite to this day.

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