Shane MacGowan Irish in London and the United States, and London life in general. These influences are documented in the biography, "Rake at the Gates of Hell: Shane MacGowan in Context". MacGowan has often cited the 19th-century Irish poet James Clarence Mangan and playwright Brendan Behan as influences. Between 1985 and 1987, he co-wrote "Fairytale of New York", which he performed with Kirsty MacColl. In the coming years MacGowan and The Pogues released several albums. In 1997, MacGowan appeared on Lou Reed's "Perfect Day", covered by numerous artists in aid of Children in Need. It was the UK's number one single for
Christmas in My Heart (Sarah Connor song) Christmas in My Heart (Sarah Connor song) "Christmas in My Heart" is a song by German singer–songwriter Sarah Connor. It was her first Christmas single and the lead single from her first Christmas album, "Christmas in My Heart" (2005). Male vocals were provided by Naturally 7 member Dwight Stewart. After the success of "Naughty but Nice", Connor decided to release her first album of Christmas music entitled "Christmas in My Heart". The title track "Christmas in My Heart" was released to promote the album and Connor's tour at the time. The single peaked at number four on the German Singles