Haunted
The Pogues
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Do you remember that sunny day? Somewhere in London In the middle of nowhere Didn't have nothing to do that day Didn't wanna do nothing anyway You got a way of walking You got a way of talking And there's something about you And now I know I never ever Want to be without you I want to be haunted by the ghost I want to be haunted by the ghost I want to be haunted by the ghost I want to be haunted by the ghost Of your precious love Of your precious love The first time I saw you Standing in the street You were so cool You could have put out Vietnam My girlfriends ask me, what's he like I say, he's kind of shy, But that's the kind of girl I am He's my kind of guy I want to be haunted by the ghost I want to be haunted by the ghost I want to be haunted by the ghost I want to be haunted by the ghost Of your precious love Of your precious love I'll build my world around you I'll bless the day that I found you I'll stand beside you, I'll never leave Or tell you all those lies That you'd never believe
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Written by: SHANE PATRICK LYSAGHT MACGOWAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Haunted" is classified as a Celtic punk song, shifting slightly from The Pogues' traditional folk-punk sound to incorporate pop elements.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1986 as part of the soundtrack for the British film "Sid and Nancy."
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Vocal Duties"Haunted" is primarily sung by the band's frontman Shane MacGowan, however, it is one of the few Pogues' songs that also features a guest vocalist - Cait O'Riordan.
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CollaborationThe song is a duet, performed with Cait O'Riordan who was The Pogues' bassist from 1983 to 1986.
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Film Connection"Haunted" first earned fame as part of the soundtrack for "Sid and Nancy", a film which explores the life and death of Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen.
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Album Appearance"Haunted" was later included in The Pogues' compilation album "Poguetry in Motion" in 1986.
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Popular CoverThe song was famously covered by Sinéad O'Connor for the soundtrack of the 1997 film "The Butcher Boy", directed by Neil Jordan.
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Other VersionsBesides the original and Sinéad O'Connor's cover, other artists who've covered the song include Anne Sofie von Otter and Elvis Costello (in the 2001 album "For the Stars").
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Song MeaningThe song "Haunted" is a depiction of longing and heartache, featuring a parting between two lovers, mirrored in real-life by Cait O'Riordan's exit from the band in the same year.
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Pogues' LegacyThe Pogues, known for their distinctive Celtic punk style, broke musical boundaries with their unique blend of traditional Irish music and punk rock energy. "Haunted" serves as a testament to their genre-bending prowess.
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