Hozier and Jessie Buckley Release Sanitized Cover of ‘Fairytale of New York’
Hozier and Jessie Buckley have released a sanitized cover of the song ‘Fairytale of New York’, as reported by the New York Daily News.
New York, NY, November 13, 2026 — Hozier and Jessie Buckley have jointly released a new rendition of the song ‘Fairytale of New York’. This cover version has been described as a sanitized take on the original track.
The New York Daily News reported on the release of this musical collaboration. The song ‘Fairytale of New York’ is originally by the Irish rock band The Pogues, featuring Kirsty MacColl. The original 1987 recording is known for its raw and explicit lyrics, depicting a tumultuous conversation between a couple on Christmas Eve.
Details regarding the specific changes made to sanitize the song were not provided in the report from the New York Daily News. The artists, Hozier and Jessie Buckley, have not publicly elaborated on the decision-making process behind the sanitized version or the specific lyrical alterations in the information available from the initial report.
Hozier, an Irish singer-songwriter, gained international recognition for his 2013 hit song ‘Take Me to Church’. Jessie Buckley is an Irish actress and singer, known for her roles in films such as ‘The Lost Daughter’ and ‘Women Talking’, and has also released music.
The New York Daily News’s reporting highlights the release and its characterization as sanitized. Further context on the reception or specific musical and lyrical differences from the original ‘Fairytale of New York’ by The Pogues is not detailed in the available summary of the report.
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