Hi all,

I bought a set of 5 of The Pogues albums recently and I have to confess, I am at a loss to remember the names of many of the Irish tunes they incorporate into their punk rock music.

One exception is the use of the second part of Turlough O'Carolan's Fanny Power on the London You're A Lady track on the Peace and Love album. (I'd have to hang up my harp if I didn't know that one.)

If any of you knowledgeable people can enlighten me on the names of Irish tunes that the Pogues use, I'd be extremely grateful. Trying to remember the names of the tunes is like a ghost whispering in my ear but not loud enough for me to hear the words. Maybe the punk rock gets in the way somehow.

Also, I am hoping to find out the name of the tune used for Hell's Ditch. It sounds Greek or Middle Eastern,and it sounds like it is being played on an Irish bouzouki or something similar. Very catchy tune and I'd like to learn to play it.

Thanks heaps,
Helen