# Shane MacGowan tribute album release

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> Updated: 2026-08-30T20:30:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

U2 has released a cover of the song ‘Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’ as a tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, the former frontman of The Pogues. The recording is part of an upcoming tribute album titled ‘20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan’, which is set for release on November 13 via Rubyworks.

The tribute project features 39 artists performing 36 songs, including contributions from Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, The Libertines, and Hozier. Regarding the musical legacy of MacGowan, The Edge described the late musician as being ‘precise about what mattered and gloriously careless with everything else.’

In addition to celebrating MacGowan’s influence, the album includes a charitable component: at least 50% of the royalties from sales will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community to support housing and healthcare for vulnerable individuals in Dublin.

## Claims

- U2 released a cover of 'Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah' as part of a tribute to Shane MacGowan. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Edge described Shane MacGowan as a person full of contradictions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The tribute album '20th Century Paddy: The Songs of Shane MacGowan' is scheduled for release on November 13. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bruce Springsteen contributed a version of 'A Rainy Night in Soho' to the album. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tom Waits is featured on the album performing 'Summer in Siam'. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The tribute honors Shane MacGowan, the late vocalist and songwriter of The Pogues. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- At least 50% of the album's royalties will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The tribute album features 39 artists performing 36 songs. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: U2 releases cover of The Pogues song for Shane MacGowan tribute

U2 has released a cover of 'Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah' for a tribute album to The Pogues' Shane MacGowan, set for release on November 13. The project features numerous artists and supports charity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/u2-releases-cover-of-the-pogues-song-for-shane-macgowan-tribute

### 2026-08-27: U2 releases tribute cover of Shane MacGowan song

U2 has released a cover of The Pogues’ ‘Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’ to honor Shane MacGowan as part of a multi-artist tribute album arriving in November.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/u2-releases-tribute-cover-of-shane-macgowan-song

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