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
This Christmas Day (album) This Christmas Day (album) This Christmas Day is the fifth studio album and first Christmas album by British singer Jessie J, released on 26 October 2018. The album features collaborations with the producers David Foster, Babyface, Rodney Jerkins, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with the majority produced by David Foster. Babyface is featured on "The Christmas Song" and Boyz II Men are featured on "Winter Wonderland". The album was recorded in two weeks around Jessie J's R.O.S.E. Tour in 2018, in both Europe and Los Angeles. Jessie J stated that her decision to create the album was "very last minute",