1987 in British music the Christmas number one of 1987, with their cover of Elvis Presley's "Always on My Mind". The Pogues peaked at number 2 and has been re-issued several times since, reaching the top 10 in 2005, 2006 and 2007. In the world of classical music, Nicholas Maw's new work "Odyssey" made an impact, and veteran composer Malcolm Arnold produced his "Salute to Thomas Merritt", Op. 98, whilst Michael Nyman and Judith Weir both brought new operas to the stage. The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition was won by Italian soprano Valeria Esposito, and the Lieder prize was introduced into
A Rainy Night in Soho A Rainy Night in Soho "A Rainy Night in Soho" is a song by The Pogues. Originally included on their "Poguetry in Motion" EP, which has been reissued as bonus tracks on the group's 2004 expanded edition of "Rum, Sodomy and the Lash". The song is commonly performed at Pogues concerts and has been included in their recent setlists since their reformation in 2001. Two recordings and various mixes of the song were made in the studio. Songwriter Shane MacGowan and producer Elvis Costello clashed over the final mix of the song, with MacGowan preferring a mix featuring a cornet,