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Rubyworks · 2026

20th Century Paddy

The Songs of Shane MacGowan

36 songs · 36 covers

Tribute album · 2026

20th Century Paddy

The Songs of Shane MacGowan. Released 13 November 2026 on Rubyworks.

36 of Shane MacGowan’s songs covered by 36 acts, with Amble on track 8. At least half of artist royalties go to Dublin Simon Community.

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Amble’s track

Track 8: The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet

Amble sing The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet, track 8 of 36, running 3:53. On the album it sits between Dropkick Murphys’ The Body of an American and Liam Ó Maonlaí’s The Broad Majestic Shannon.

Shane MacGowan wrote the song and first released it with the Popes on The Snake in 1994, his first album after The Pogues. There the title is The Snake with Eyes of Garnet.

Amble played it live at Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia on 10 November 2026.

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Tracklist

All 36 songs in running order, who sings each one, and where Shane MacGowan first released it.

  1. 1

    A Rainy Night in Soho · Bruce Springsteen

    First released by The Pogues on the Poguetry in Motion EP, 1986.

    4:32
  2. 2

    Fairytale of New York · Hozier and Jessie Buckley

    First released by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl on a single, 1987.

    4:54
  3. 3

    Sayonara · The Libertines

    First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.

    2:39
  4. 4

    Aisling · Picture This

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.

    2:41
  5. 5

    Streets of Sorrow / Birmingham Six · LYRA

    First released by The Pogues on If I Should Fall from Grace with God, 1988.

    3:12
  6. 6

    Turkish Song of the Damned · Madra Salach

    First released by The Pogues on If I Should Fall from Grace with God, 1988.

    4:27
  7. 7

    The Body of an American · Dropkick Murphys

    First released by The Pogues on the Poguetry in Motion EP, 1986.

    4:18
  8. 8

    The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet · Amble

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.

    3:53
  9. 9

    The Broad Majestic Shannon · Liam Ó Maonlaí

    First released by The Pogues on If I Should Fall from Grace with God, 1988.

    4:17
  10. 10

    If I Should Fall From Grace With God · Steve Earle

    First released by The Pogues on If I Should Fall from Grace with God, 1988.

    2:47
  11. 11

    Fiesta · Johnny Mac and The Faithful

    First released by The Pogues on If I Should Fall from Grace with God, 1988.

    4:19
  12. 12

    Paddy Public Enemy No. 1 · Tom Creagh

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Crock of Gold, 1997.

    3:31
  13. 13

    Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah · U2

    First released by The Pogues on a single, 1988.

    3:24
  14. 14

    Gabrielle · The Pogues

    First released by The Nips on a single, 1979.

    4:22
  15. 15

    A Pair of Brown Eyes · Primal Scream

    First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.

    4:03
  16. 16

    The Sunnyside of the Street · Kingfishr

    First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.

    2:40
  17. 17

    Victoria · Mundy

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.

    4:16
  18. 18

    Donegal Express · Pinch of Snuff

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.

    2:40
  1. 19

    The Old Main Drag · David Gray

    First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.

    2:36
  2. 20

    I'll Be Your Handbag · The Jesus and Mary Chain

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.

    3:27
  3. 21

    Streams of Whiskey · The High Kings

    First released by The Pogues on Red Roses for Me, 1984.

    2:40
  4. 22

    The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn · David Keenan

    First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.

    2:59
  5. 23

    USA · Jimmy Artache

    First released by The Pogues on Peace and Love, 1989.

    4:53
  6. 24

    Rain Street · Lisa Moorish and Another Day

    First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.

    3:55
  7. 25

    White City · Garron Noone

    First released by The Pogues on Peace and Love, 1989.

    2:36
  8. 26

    Summer in Siam · Tom Waits

    First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.

    4:03
  9. 27

    Sally MacLennane · Damien Dempsey

    First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.

    3:40
  10. 28

    Mother Mo Chroí · Moya Brennan

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Crock of Gold, 1997.

    4:36
  11. 29

    The Song With No Name · The Murder Capital

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.

    4:20
  12. 30

    Lonesome Highway · Kate Moss

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Crock of Gold, 1997.

    5:07
  13. 31

    Haunted · Johnny Depp and Imelda May

    First released by The Pogues on the Sid and Nancy soundtrack, 1986.

    4:18
  14. 32

    Dark Streets of London · Lisa O'Neill

    First released by The Pogues on Red Roses for Me, 1984.

    3:56
  15. 33

    St. John of Gods · Bob Geldof

    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Crock of Gold, 1997.

    2:22
  16. 34

    Bottle of Smoke · Glen Hansard

    First released by The Pogues on If I Should Fall from Grace with God, 1988. Released after Glen Hansard’s death in July 2026.

    2:44
  17. 35

    London You're a Lady · Cronin

    First released by The Pogues on Peace and Love, 1989.

    4:32
  18. 36

    You're the One · Camille O’Sullivan

    First released by Shane MacGowan and Máire Brennan on the Circle of Friends soundtrack, 1995.

    4:05

Where the money goes

At least 50% of artist royalties from 20th Century Paddy are donated to Dublin Simon Community, which provides housing and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness across Dublin.

The label says the partnership honours Shane MacGowan’s long connection with the charity. You can also give to it directly.

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Formats and where to buy

Questions about 20th Century Paddy

What is 20th Century Paddy?

20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan is a tribute album of 36 Shane MacGowan songs, each covered by a different act. It was released on 13 November 2026 on Rubyworks, put together by Victoria Mary Clarke, MacGowan's wife, with the label.

Which song do Amble sing on 20th Century Paddy?

Amble sing The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet. It is track 8 of 36 and runs 3:53.

Who wrote The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet?

Shane MacGowan wrote it. He first released it with the Popes on The Snake in 1994, where the title is The Snake with Eyes of Garnet.

Which charity does 20th Century Paddy raise money for?

At least 50% of artist royalties from the album are donated to Dublin Simon Community, which provides housing and healthcare for people experiencing homelessness in Dublin.

Have Amble played The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet live?

Yes. Amble played it live at Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia on 10 November 2026.

Where can I listen to or buy 20th Century Paddy?

The album is on Spotify and other streaming services. The 2CD, 3LP vinyl and limited deluxe bookpack editions are sold through the official Shane MacGowan store and record shops.

amble.ie is an unofficial fan site. It has no connection to the album, the label or the charity.

Amble’s own releases