Shane MacGowan Tribute Album Announced with Bruce Springsteen Cover of “A Rainy Night in Soho”

Other contributors to the collection include Tom Waits, Dropkick Murphys, Kate Moss, Glen Hansard, and Johnny Depp Shane MacGowan Tribute Album Announced with Bruce Springsteen Cover of., as Consequence reports.

Spin independently reported that the project will be released Nov. 13 through Rubyworks and was spearheaded by MacGowan’s widow, Victory Mary Clarke.

Bruce Springsteen provides a reimagined cut of “A Rainy Night in Soho,” which is now available to stream. (Billboard)

Local Watch

The upcoming tribute album to the late Shane MacGowan, featuring a Bruce Springsteen cover, resonates with a region that has long embraced classic rock anthems and Irish-influenced sounds. While MacGowan himself wasn’t a frequent visitor to the Los Angeles circuit, the inclusion of local favorites like the Dropkick Murphys and Johnny Depp highlights his enduring influence on diverse musical tastes across Southern California.

Last updated March 12, 2026.