# 20th Century Paddy: Amble on the Shane MacGowan Tribute

Amble cover The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet on 20th Century Paddy, the Shane MacGowan tribute for Dublin Simon. All 36 tracks.

Canonical URL: https://www.amble.ie/music/20th-century-paddy

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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.

[Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/4GKYuJJCj2MGPMSoGPqfIv)[Donate to Dublin Simon](https://dubsimon.ie/donate)

## 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.

[See that setlist](https://www.amble.ie/setlists/2026-11-10-theatre-of-living-arts-philadelphia.md)

## Listen

Every track plays here from Spotify. Logged in to Spotify you hear full songs; otherwise you get previews.

[Open the album in Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/4GKYuJJCj2MGPMSoGPqfIv)

## Tracklist

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

1.  A Rainy Night in Soho · Bruce Springsteen
    
    First released by The Pogues on the Poguetry in Motion EP, 1986.
    
    4:32
2.  Fairytale of New York · Hozier and Jessie Buckley
    
    First released by The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl on a single, 1987.
    
    4:54
3.  Sayonara · The Libertines
    
    First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.
    
    2:39
4.  Aisling · Picture This
    
    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.
    
    2:41
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.  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.  The Body of an American · Dropkick Murphys
    
    First released by The Pogues on the Poguetry in Motion EP, 1986.
    
    4:18
8.  The Snake With the Eyes of Garnet · Amble
    
    First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.
    
    3:53
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.  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.  Fiesta · Johnny Mac and The Faithful
     
     First released by The Pogues on If I Should Fall from Grace with God, 1988.
     
     4:19
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.  Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah · U2
     
     First released by The Pogues on a single, 1988.
     
     3:24
14.  Gabrielle · The Pogues
     
     First released by The Nips on a single, 1979.
     
     4:22
15.  A Pair of Brown Eyes · Primal Scream
     
     First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.
     
     4:03
16.  The Sunnyside of the Street · Kingfishr
     
     First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.
     
     2:40
17.  Victoria · Mundy
     
     First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.
     
     4:16
18.  Donegal Express · Pinch of Snuff
     
     First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.
     
     2:40

19.  The Old Main Drag · David Gray
     
     First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.
     
     2:36
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
21.  Streams of Whiskey · The High Kings
     
     First released by The Pogues on Red Roses for Me, 1984.
     
     2:40
22.  The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn · David Keenan
     
     First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.
     
     2:59
23.  USA · Jimmy Artache
     
     First released by The Pogues on Peace and Love, 1989.
     
     4:53
24.  Rain Street · Lisa Moorish and Another Day
     
     First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.
     
     3:55
25.  White City · Garron Noone
     
     First released by The Pogues on Peace and Love, 1989.
     
     2:36
26.  Summer in Siam · Tom Waits
     
     First released by The Pogues on Hell's Ditch, 1990.
     
     4:03
27.  Sally MacLennane · Damien Dempsey
     
     First released by The Pogues on Rum Sodomy & the Lash, 1985.
     
     3:40
28.  Mother Mo Chroí · Moya Brennan
     
     First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Crock of Gold, 1997.
     
     4:36
29.  The Song With No Name · The Murder Capital
     
     First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Snake, 1994.
     
     4:20
30.  Lonesome Highway · Kate Moss
     
     First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Crock of Gold, 1997.
     
     5:07
31.  Haunted · Johnny Depp and Imelda May
     
     First released by The Pogues on the Sid and Nancy soundtrack, 1986.
     
     4:18
32.  Dark Streets of London · Lisa O'Neill
     
     First released by The Pogues on Red Roses for Me, 1984.
     
     3:56
33.  St. John of Gods · Bob Geldof
     
     First released by Shane MacGowan and the Popes on The Crock of Gold, 1997.
     
     2:22
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
35.  London You're a Lady · Cronin
     
     First released by The Pogues on Peace and Love, 1989.
     
     4:32
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.

[Donate to Dublin Simon](https://dubsimon.ie/donate)[About the charity](https://www.dubsimon.ie/)

## Formats and where to buy

-   Streaming
    
    Spotify and other streaming services
    
    [Listen](https://open.spotify.com/album/4GKYuJJCj2MGPMSoGPqfIv)
-   2CD
    
    Digipak with a 16-page booklet
    
    [Buy](https://store.shanemacgowan.com/products/20th-century-paddy-cd)
-   3LP vinyl
    
    Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves
    
    [Buy](https://store.shanemacgowan.com/)
-   Deluxe bookpack
    
    Limited edition: 3LP, 2CD and a book of liner notes, pictures and memorabilia
    
    [Buy](https://store.shanemacgowan.com/products/20th-century-paddy-deluxe-book-pack)

## 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](https://www.amble.ie/music.md)

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## Related pages

- [Amble Discography: Albums, EPs & Singles](https://www.amble.ie/music.md)
- [Amble Setlist: Theatre of…, Philadelphia (10 Nov 2026)](https://www.amble.ie/setlists/2026-11-10-theatre-of-living-arts-philadelphia.md)