"Fairytale of New York" by The Pogues is Britain's favorite Christmas song, and it can be heard on a near-loop in the run-up to Christmas in the UK. However, despite its title, few people in the United States are aware of it. A Guardian poll in 2007 found that only 2% of Americans knew the song was about New York City. The story tells of an Irish immigrant who comes to New York with his young son and dreams of making it big there. But he loses his job and they have to start over again. It's a sad but true tale for many immigrants' children growing up in the United States. The protagonist ends up working as a janitor so he can send money home to his wife and child. New York was a source of inspiration for other musicians too, such as Prince (who named one of his albums after the city) and Bob Dylan. "Fairytale of New York" has also been covered by many artists including The Beatles, David Bowie, and U2. In conclusion, Americans don't know the Fairytale of New York because it isn't popular here. But that doesn't stop people from singing along to its catchy tune at the top of their lungs during Christmastime in the UK.