Glen Hansard Releases 'Bottle of Smoke' for MacGowan Tribute

Glen Hansard's recording of "Bottle of Smoke" was released on Oct. 30 as part of the forthcoming tribute album 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan. The performance was recorded in October 2024. Hansard's rendition was recorded live on Oct. 1, 2024, at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre and features a guest appearance by Pogues accordion player James Fearnley.

"Bottle of Smoke" was originally featured on the Pogues' 1988 album If I Should Fall From Grace With God. 20th Century Paddy is due Nov. 13 and includes contributors such as U2, Tom Waits, Hozier and Jessie Buckley, Johnny Depp and Imelda May, Steve Earle, the Libertines and the Jesus and Mary Chain.

Fifty percent of the album's proceeds will go to the Dublin Simon Community. Victoria Mary Clarke, MacGowan's widow, said Hansard did a magnificent version of "Bottle of Smoke" infused with soul, spirit and passion. Catherine Kenny, CEO of Dublin Simon Community, said Shane MacGowan was a long-time supporter of Dublin Simon, while Glen Hansard dedicated much of his time and talent to helping others through his music.