Dropkick Murphys release cover of The Pogues’ ‘The Body of an American’

Dropkick Murphys have released the new single ‘The Body of an American’, hailing from the upcoming Shane McGowan tribute album 20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan.

Originally written by Shane MacGowan for The Pogues, ‘The Body of an American’ was described by frontman Ken Casey as “a Dropkick all time favorite,” adding that the band had “played it live throughout the years, so to get to record it for this tribute was a dream come true.”

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Due out on November 13 via Victoria Mary Clarke and Rubyworks, 20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan features a star-studded lineup including international icons such as Tom Waits, Primal Scream, The Libertines and more, as well as Irish stars such as Hozier, Jessie Buckley, Amble, as well as The Pogues themselves, among others.

In March, Bruce Springsteen released the first single from the record, ‘A Rainy Night In Soho’.

Honouring MacGowan’s legacy, 50% of artist royalties from the record will be donated to Dublin Simon Community to provide lifesaving housing and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness.

You can pre-order 20th Century Paddy here.