Kingfishr Release ‘The Sunnyside of the Street’ from ’20th Century Paddy –
By Irish Indie Folk Phenomenon Kingfishr Release ‘The Sunnyside of the Street’
Taken From Upcoming Album, ’20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane Macgowan’, Out 13 November
The Tribute Project Celebrates the Timeless Genius fo One Of Ireland’s Greatest Songwriters, Brought to Life by an Emotive New Reinterpretation From Kingfishr.
Irish indie folk powerhouse, Kingfishr who have firmly established themselves as one of the most exciting breakthrough acts in modern music have officially released their stirring new single, ‘The Sunnyside of the Street’. The track is a standout contribution to the upcoming tribute album, ‘20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan’, honouring the legendary Irish singer songwriter, Shane MacGowan. Bringing their signature emotional depth to Shane MacGowan’s iconic storytelling, Kingfishr delivers a version that is both deeply respectful and uniquely their own.
The release is part of a stratospheric, record breaking year for Kingfishr. The band’s smash single ‘Killeagh’ became a certified cultural phenomenon, spending 17 weeks at #1 on the Irish charts, while their debut album ‘Halcyon’ also debuted at #1. The band has spent the year playing to packed rooms worldwide. They completed their first ever headline tour of Australia alongside a long list of sold out UK dates, including two nights at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. In addition to playing to over 100,000 fans at massive outdoor Irish shows, they hit major European festivals including Pinkpop, Hurricane, Southside, and Rock Werchter. Kingfishr have just begun their completely sold out US headline tour starting July 29, which features a landmark performance at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on August 8. Looking ahead, they have just announced three massive Irish outdoor shows for Summer 2027, set to play to 90,000+ fans across Belfast, Dublin, and Limerick.
“We picked Sunnyside of the Street because of how surprisingly sad the lyrics are when you focus in on them. We thought the song deserved to be shown in a light that reflects that. Shane made an incredible contribution to music and it’s an honour to be included in the project with so many talented people, especially given the cause it serves” Kingfishr
As ‘20th Century Paddy’ prepares to introduce Shane MacGowan’s timeless songbook to a new era, Kingfishr’s contribution stands as a powerful testament to the enduring, cross generational impact of Shane MacGowans songwriting.
Listen To ‘The Sunnyside of the Street’ Here
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