Bruce Springsteen joins 20th Century Paddy on 13 November - 3LP set
Published on 11/01/2026 at 11:32 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Bruce Springsteen contributes to 20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan, due for release on 13 November 2026. His recording of A Rainy Night in Soho is part of the album’s announced line-up.
Bruce Springsteen contribution arrives on 13 November
The Rubyworks announcement identifies 13 November 2026 as the full release date. The album’s current release listing describes a 36-track collection built around Shane MacGowan’s songwriting.
Springsteen is named among the contributors alongside artists from Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. His contribution is a reworked version of the Pogues song A Rainy Night in Soho, placing his voice inside a collection devoted to MacGowan’s writing.
Bruce Springsteen’s rock catalogue meets MacGowan’s songs
Britannica’s biography identifies Springsteen as an American singer, songwriter and bandleader from New Jersey. His career emerged from the Asbury Park music scene, where rock, folk and soul became lasting parts of his musical vocabulary.
Albums including Born to Run, Nebraska and Born in the U.S.A. established the recurring combination of narrative songwriting and rock performance associated with his work. That background creates a clear musical bridge to MacGowan’s Irish-rooted songbook, without turning the tribute into a Springsteen retrospective.
A deluxe 3LP set expands the tribute album
The deluxe edition is a 3LP set with two CDs and a 56-page book of memorabilia and liner notes. The physical formats sit alongside the album’s digital release, giving Springsteen’s contribution a place within a broad multi-artist package rather than a standalone Springsteen record.
Bruce Springsteen: what fans in Germany need to know
- 20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan is released on 13 November 2026 via Rubyworks, with Bruce Springsteen contributing A Rainy Night in Soho.
- The deluxe release is a 3LP set with two CDs and a 56-page book of memorabilia and liner notes.
- Bruce Springsteen’s track is a reworked version of the Pogues song A Rainy Night in Soho.
The release links Springsteen’s New Jersey rock tradition with MacGowan’s Irish songbook.
Bruce Springsteen on social media and streaming platforms
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Bruce Springsteen: frequently asked questions
When is 20th Century Paddy released?
20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan is released on 13 November 2026 via Rubyworks.
What does Bruce Springsteen contribute to 20th Century Paddy?
He contributes a reworked recording of A Rainy Night in Soho.
Where is Bruce Springsteen from?
He is from New Jersey and began his career in Asbury Park.
