This song normally is played at the last orders when everyone is drunk and everyone starts singing/hugging and dancing together. An awesome 80's track. God how i miss wearing those dungarees.
This is filmed on the street i grew up in Dante road (Elephant and castle) south east London. remember them filming it lol. Having your beautiful lady with you with her smile and happiness is the best move you ever made fella.
"Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)" is a classic Irish-American song that was written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon (1881-1946) for the Tin Pan Alley musical Shameen Dhu.
I went to a club one night, and they played “The Twist”, so I did the twist. Then they played “Jump Around”, so I jumped. Then they played “Come on Eileen” and I got arrested. 🤔🙄😜
Yeah, I was like, "Well, she's heard the song before, and even he must notice they started it playing late, so they'll rewind to the beginning..." But then I waited...
My dad had this superpower in the '80s where he'd hear a song and instantly know if it would be a #1 hit. He heard about 30 seconds of this and called it.
That sounds so talented. In 1995 I heard Secret Garden song "Nocturne" playing on the radio for the first time and I was blown away. Then the announcer said it was Norway's Eurovision entry that night. I knew it would win even though I heard none of the other songs. I went straight to the bookies and put 30 quid on it at 7 to 1 and it stormed away with the contest.
Just a few weeks after this was number 1 (for four weeks),I predicted correctly that Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth would go to number 1! In between we had Fame by Irene Cara and then Eye of the Tiger by Survivor at the top. Nearly a couple of years after this I heard Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham! and said straight away that'll be a number 1.
The one song that gets my Mum up dancing at parties 🤣 it's even better when you actually have a Aunty Eileen who quite literally slays it on the dance floor 🤣🤣
Yeah, I don't understand how Amber is supposed to know the song and she didn't react right away about the whole beginning of the song missing. I'm confused.
@@skinnybuddha74 I originally thought Jay accidentally clicked ahead on the timeline when he went to click PLAY but the fault was actually with the version of the music video they watched. The person who posted it even wrote in their video description "I had to cut out the first minute of the music video for copyright reasons." Either way, sucks that they missed the beginning of the song.
This song is based on a true story. Eileen was a girl Kevin Rowland (singer) grew up with. Rowland was brought up Catholic were sex and such was dirty and forbidden. When he wrote this song, he was expressing how he felt about Eileen, his first sexual relationship and being free from the strict binds of the Catholic church. "You in that dress, my thoughts I confess, verge on dirty" The song describes the thin line between love and lust.
Got in trouble with a friend when we loudly shouted the chorus in our high school hallways back in the 80s....as a tribute to our principal, Sister Eileen!
Fun fact: dexys midnight runners are named after dexedrine, an amphetamine young Brits used to steal from pharmacies, they made you run til midnight apparently lol
When I was a teen (US, 70's) you used to be able to mail order all manner of amphetamine look a like pills, 100's in a bottle. We'd sell them as real pharma pills and make a tidy profit. They were actually just pills with massive amounts of ephedrine. Made us jittery af and you could drink all night without getting way too drunk.
@@tragicdeyz2641 yeah, here in the UK dexys were prescribed by doctors as a diet tool for women , then people worked out the narcotic effect, add to that pharmacists weren't all break in proof like now, they were just normal shops and what happened? Mass break ins everywhere...
This song was released in 1982. They were part of the “80’s British Invasion”. They were a one-hit wonder but ONLY in the US. I lived through the original release date( yes I’m old)!
You want banjo? Check out Steve N' Seagulls cover of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." And you skipped the intro again! Lol. You've done this a few times where you don't have the song queued up to the very beginning and you miss the first few seconds. Sometimes that can be an important part of the song. Just a heads up. Great channel otherwise.
It was more than a few seconds. It's missing a full 1 minute and 26 seconds. I found the video elsewhere and timed it. The whole intro and first verse is missing, as this video was cut straight to the chorus. That's not their fault, the video they used was not complete.
The person who posted the video they watched cut out the first minute of it. They even wrote in their video description "I had to cut the first minute of the music video for copyright reasons." Jay's never heard the song before and Amber likely hasn't listened to it since her band days, so I think they just didn't realize.
My late husband’s favorite song! When I went to sell his truck, the first song on the radio after was this one. I felt he was talking to me through this song.
Your absolutely right there. My dads favourite song and the day after his funeral mum and I were in a random cafe and this was playing. He died over 20 years after this song was on the radio, so not a coincidence.
Tracey playing Latrine in Robin Hood Men in tights.. hahaha .. "Latrine." How did your family come by it? Latrine: We changed it in the 9th century. Prince John: You mean you changed it TO "Latrine"? Latrine: Yeah. Used to be "Shithouse." Prince John: It's a good change.
Originally done by Kirsty MacColl but Tracey ullmans version is much better ....the loud "BABY" towards the end I heard is actually Kirsty macolls voice :)
@@jutwilton7363 Not quite sure how Tracey Ullman's version is much better than Kirsty's as it uses exactly the same arrangement. If you want to hear a different take on the song have a listen to Katrina Leskanich's version.
@@ianz9916 i prefer it doesn't mean you have to ...its my opinion ,Jesus why is everyone so eager to get into some debate about things ... yeah i listened to your suggestion and its crap !!!
I remember Dexy’s when they were on the radio in the 80s. They were mainly known for this one song. But, this song was heard EVERYWHERE and its dancy music video was seen in heavy rotation on MTV. There is no song quite like it. Very catchy stuff.
Come on Eileen Poor old Johnny Ray Sounded sad upon the radio Moved a million hearts in mono Our mothers cried Sang along, who'd blame them? You're grown (you're grown up) So grown (so grown up) Now I must say more than ever (Come on Eileen) Toora loora toora loo rye ay And we can sing just like our fathers Come on Eileen, oh I swear what he means At this moment, you mean everything You in that dress, my thoughts I confess Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen Come on Eileen These people round here Wear beatdown eyes sunk in smoke dried face So resigned to what their fate is But not us (no never) No not us (no never) We are far too young and clever Toora loora, toora loo rye ay Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever Come on Eileen, oh I swear (what he means) Ah come on let's, take off everything Pretty red dress, Eileen, tell him yes Ah come on let's, ah, come on Eileen That pretty red dress, Eileen, tell him yes Ah, come on let's, ah come on Eileen, please Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay Now you have grown, and now you have shown Oh, Eileen Said Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay Now I must say more than ever Things round here change I said, toora loora, toora loo rye ay Come on Eileen, oh I swear what he means At this moment, you mean everything You in that dress, my thoughts I confess Verge on dirty, ah come on Eileen Come on Eileen, oh I swear what he means At this moment, you mean everything In that dress, oh my thoughts, I confess Well, they're dirty, come on Eileen Come on Eileen
I like Mungo Jerry but the song does promote drinking and driving and class discrimination. "Have a drink, have a drive, go out and see what you can find." " If her daddy's rich take her out for a meal...
@@edgargad2941 ya at least gotta take a poor girl to Arby's or something. She might be hungry. Get her a couple of roast beef n' cheddars or something. A large fries, at the least.
I wish I could go back to the 80’s. I was only a kid but it was such a great and fun time and it seemed that way for everyone not just us kids. The movies and music reflects this perfectly I feel. It’s truly truly depressing that we can’t ever go back. Good times. 🤙🏻
Very lucky for us people who experienced it one way or the other, not unlike today's youth who are experiencing this current crap of the moment. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
I remember when this song came out. I had just graduated from high school, and this song was soooooo--DIFFERENT. It has a sort of poor/working class Irish vibe to it. The Disco Era was over, and New Wave had arrived on the scene and also a lot of experimentation. Yeah--very catchy. At first just different, but so unabashedly exuberant, it's just irresistible, and it became very popular, hitting number 1 on the top 40.
In the UK at any party with a disco. This song comes on and everyone is stamping their feet clapping hands above their heads along with the music. Normally, the next tune guaranteed would be Hi Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck.
"clapping hands above their heads along with the music. " As weird as it sounds, it just feels wrong to clap along normally to this song. It literally has to be above your head.
@@jazzyb4656 yup, was going to try and see if they would review The Nolans - I'm in the mood for dancing. That was also a tune played back in the day at the discos I attended. I have a feeling they would say Nolan who? 😂
Banjo song "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company" by The Dead South they are a Canadian Folk Bluegrass band from Saskatchewan. They are a different vibe for sure.
Dexy's Midnight Runners were a one-hit wonder in America, but they did pretty well for a few years in Ireland and the UK. Another fun, silly song from the era is "Safety Dance" from Men Without Hats. If you haven't already reviewed it, I encourage it.
Omg! You guys did it. This is one of my all time favorite songs. I love this song so much. So much so that I named my car Eileen, because she is always "dirty" and my bike is of course, Johnny Ray. And, for the record, Amber was saying the name of the band correctly. Like others have mentioned, I'm not sure why you started in the Middle of the song. The beginning is one of the best parts.
Oh just to let you know that when they talked about Johnnie Ray they were referring to a popular Singer from The 1950's, in fact one of his Songs "The Little White Cloud That Cried" was featured on Happy Days. He played in England and the Ladies went crazy for him.
In the 80’s (and still) this was one of the “happy songs”, so up & infectious that you had to smile & move. The others are Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & the Waves, It’s My Life by Talk Talk (one of my all time best songs ever, I challenge you not to dance) & Manic Monday by The Bangles.
I love, that if you listen (and manage to understand) the lyrics. This is basically the british version of Born to Run. It's like "come on Eileen, let's get out of this hellhole of a town to live a life of romance and adventure"
One thing about the 80’s (& I really think that Amber feels this too) is that we hold our music near & dear to our hearts and it’s almost as if we are opening up a piece of our very own soul if you get the privilege of being introduced personally to our music! So “tread gently,Jordan”, right, Amber? 😊
So fun that you reviewed this. Too bad the whole intro and first verse are missing. :( They were kind of a one-hit wonder in the states but had lots of more hits in the UK.
I was born in Lambeth Hospital and later on had a bedsit at 25, Brook Drive, where this video was shot! I must say that my time in that bedsit was a very bleak time....
You can't beat going to a party or a night out and they play 'Come on Eileen'. It's the one song even years after it was such a hit, that is guaranteed to get everyones feet stomping and almost bringing the ceiling down. You go home with sore feet but it's worth it. Lol.
There’s a great British tv series from the 1990s called “Spaced” that featured this song in one episode, and that’s all I can think of when I hear it anymore. (If you are a fan of Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright and have not watched this series, check it out! One ep was their inspiration for Shaun of the Dead.)
This is the only song I really know by *Dexy's Midnight Runner,* so all I can do is think of some other British band that had a big hit here in the states. *Tainted Love, by Soft Cell and Life In A Northern Town by Dream Academy.* Love ❤️ Peace ☮️ and Happiness 😃 Y'all !!
"Dexy's" is short for a drug called Dexedrine. It's basically speed and gave people the energy to party, or run all night. So "Dexy's Midnight Runners" There was a popular weight loss drug sold on TV called "Dexatrim" that eventually was pulled off the market because it was abuse so much.
Great reaction video this song is still played all the time on radio in uk , any party , weddings everyone sings along and dances, also listen to Geno by them great song, the lead singer Kevin Rowland is from an Irish background, so the band has a distinctive Celtic sound, God Bless
Thanks, RUclips algorithm for putting this on my feed. You made me cry. Hope you're happy with yourself. This song had a special meaning for me in the 80s and apparently still does.
you guys bring me back to my favorite time ever my teen years of the 80's anyone who was not teen or more in the 80's you missed out on at least 8 years of great music and culture
Fun fact, Dexys Midnight Runners, allegedly, refers to Dexedrine, a stimulant used by Northern Soulers to help them keep dancing during all-nighters. Hence the name of the band
The video was filmed at the exit the West Square, where I lived, in London. I knew some of the children in the video. The band changed style several times but were very successful. Kevin, the singer, has Irish roots and that influence started to come out as he progressed. He is still working and has a new band.
From my neck of the Wood's 'Willenhall' in the day when Northern Soul was the rage... 'Toora-Loora etc.. Reference to the Irish influence that was a key factor in this part of the World ...
I'm going to be shunned by everyone. But, Rednex-(Cotton Eye Joe). Then, Right Said Fred-(I'm to Sexy). We all sung the chorus to both. Now it's their turn. Be gentle on me family.😎
The band played that song on The Young Ones TV show and I had to go out and buy the record after that! I might like it better than the original by Van Morrison.
@@gvehar bold words, I love their version but Van Morrison is a living genius. The Young Ones had some great bands on The Damned & Motorhead to name but two.
If you like banjo you should react to a band called Dead South and the song In Hell I'll Be In Good Company! You will dig it. It is really groovy Americana music.
I run a concert security company in Albuquerque, NM and have worked their shows a few times. They are really good live and as nice as nice can be to backstage staff and local crew. Can't wait to work them again. In Hell I'll Be in Good Company and Banjo Odessey are sometime the only thing that will calm my 9month old granddaughter down when she's grumpy ..it's rater amusing.
I was 18 that year.. the circle dance where legs were kicked high at the speed of the tempo was such a laugh... I was born on the street where this video was filmed
The name of the band came from the drug Dexedrine, an amphetamine type drug prescribed usually for ADHD, if taken you be up all night, hence midnight runners,
You pronounce it right, Amber. Dexy's were a band from my local pub scene (Birmingham UK, 70's and 80's ). They came through the local ranks at about the same time as UB40...another local band. Kevin Rowland is the front man. Back in these days I vaguely knew Jim, the Scottish trombonist. He lived in a smallish flat in King's Norton in Birmingham, The flat below was rented by a friend of mine and it's where we all used to go to...(basically) get stoned and listen to new music on vinyl. They had a string of hits, but this is probably the best known. Also try "Geno".
This is played at almost every wedding reception in the UK, guaranteed to get every person of all ages up on the dance floor.
I think by law the union isn't complete until this plays....
My son just got married and had the DJ play it for me lol
in Canada we had no idea what the lyrics were...but we tried...and the lyrics we did know were all screamed out ...lol
@@annafantastic1115 not sure if even the other members of Dexys Midnight Runners know what the lyrics are. 😂
@@MrClarkkerr 😄
This song normally is played at the last orders when everyone is drunk and everyone starts singing/hugging and dancing together. An awesome 80's track. God how i miss wearing those dungarees.
Right, too drunk to know how bad the song is!
Disagree. Always a fan fave anytime.
Its great on new years eve or any party
@@SweetThing this song isn’t bad. I guess you bad to have been there in 1983
My friend was a dj in a UK club and he was banned from playing it because it caused so many fights because of the drunks knocking into each other.
This is filmed on the street i grew up in Dante road (Elephant and castle) south east London. remember them filming it lol. Having your beautiful lady with you with her smile and happiness is the best move you ever made fella.
it filmed in brook drive
@@JOHNBROWN-dx2ji exactly. I was born at the hospital there.
Oh my goodness. Guys that is so cool!!
Lived in kennington so know where this was filmed
@@jimdoyle8757 yeah man, Brook drive, near imperial War museum.
I've just seen Dexys live a few weeks ago. His voice still sounds strong and pure. I made a tictoc of Eileen up to 100 likes so far.
"Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's an Irish Lullaby)" is a classic Irish-American song that was written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon (1881-1946) for the Tin Pan Alley musical Shameen Dhu.
Used to sing my babies to sleep with Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra, kept it going with the grandson-Bing Crosby version.
Thanks i didn't know that.
Watch the live video, about 18 min long but well worth it!
Thank you for that information. That is absolutely fantastic, makes the song that much better.
☘️Slainte☘️
I went to a club one night, and they played “The Twist”, so I did the twist. Then they played “Jump Around”, so I jumped. Then they played “Come on Eileen” and I got arrested. 🤔🙄😜
pmsl
hahahaha...understood
hahahaha
Oh my 😆🤣
@Steve Rose the song came out in 1982 , so....
"Life in a Northern Town" by Dream Academy. British band.
Yes that's a vibe
Another great suggestion
Such a great song!
Great suggestion
YES!!!!!!!!!!
This was only like half of the song, but I suppose half is better than none
I thought part was missing.
The intro is missing and that sets up the whole vibe of the song.
Yes Definitely some of the song is missing
Yeah, I was like, "Well, she's heard the song before, and even he must notice they started it playing late, so they'll rewind to the beginning..." But then I waited...
Need to react to the whole thing and try again.
My dad had this superpower in the '80s where he'd hear a song and instantly know if it would be a #1 hit. He heard about 30 seconds of this and called it.
That sounds so talented. In 1995 I heard Secret Garden song "Nocturne" playing on the radio for the first time and I was blown away. Then the announcer said it was Norway's Eurovision entry that night. I knew it would win even though I heard none of the other songs. I went straight to the bookies and put 30 quid on it at 7 to 1 and it stormed away with the contest.
I had that talent too, but now not so sure!!
If a song's good at Eurovision then it'll probably beat everything else and win.
Just a few weeks after this was number 1 (for four weeks),I predicted correctly that Pass the Dutchie by Musical Youth would go to number 1! In between we had Fame by Irene Cara and then Eye of the Tiger by Survivor at the top. Nearly a couple of years after this I heard Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham! and said straight away that'll be a number 1.
Man...SOME IF US JUST KNEW ITS A HIT!!!
The one song that gets my Mum up dancing at parties 🤣 it's even better when you actually have a Aunty Eileen who quite literally slays it on the dance floor 🤣🤣
I used to have an Aunty Eileen….. and yes we did drag her up on the floor every time this came on 🤣👍🏻
Or a mum........
My mum was called Eileen she would always dance to this at family parties,we had this as the walk out song at her funeral,smiles al round
Aw, you missed the lead-in instrumentation.
He has missed a few intros this way before
This was totally tragic!
Yeah, I don't understand how Amber is supposed to know the song and she didn't react right away about the whole beginning of the song missing. I'm confused.
@@v.j.3029 She knows the song from her high school band days. She probably hasn't really listened to it since then.
@@skinnybuddha74 I originally thought Jay accidentally clicked ahead on the timeline when he went to click PLAY but the fault was actually with the version of the music video they watched. The person who posted it even wrote in their video description "I had to cut out the first minute of the music video for copyright reasons." Either way, sucks that they missed the beginning of the song.
This song is based on a true story. Eileen was a girl Kevin Rowland (singer) grew up with. Rowland was brought up Catholic were sex and such was dirty and forbidden. When he wrote this song, he was expressing how he felt about Eileen, his first sexual relationship and being free from the strict binds of the Catholic church.
"You in that dress, my thoughts I confess, verge on dirty" The song describes the thin line between love and lust.
Never knew this! Thanks.
Thanks for the background. I always wondered about the lyrics, but I'm like Amber, I'm into the music more than the words.
It's actually about the doomed relationship between Johnnie Ray and his girlfriend Eileen! Apparently, they had an indecent relationship!
Yes catholics can never ever ever have sex.... if only someone told those damn priests that.
@@josephstanton4872 I believe Johnnie Ray was gay.
Got in trouble with a friend when we loudly shouted the chorus in our high school hallways back in the 80s....as a tribute to our principal, Sister Eileen!
One of those rare #1s with a Banjo in the chorus. Kevin Rowlands voice is kind of underrated, I think he'll be remembered as one of the greats.
He'll be remembered alright. For the lamest song there ever was!
@@SweetThing So edgy.
He is remembered for being almost impossible to work with !
This is a legend song. Its very Celtic, and very UK. By the way - that corner and street is now famous.
Fun fact: dexys midnight runners are named after dexedrine, an amphetamine young Brits used to steal from pharmacies, they made you run til midnight apparently lol
When I was a teen (US, 70's) you used to be able to mail order all manner of amphetamine look a like pills, 100's in a bottle. We'd sell them as real pharma pills
and make a tidy profit. They were actually just pills with massive amounts of ephedrine. Made us jittery af and you could drink all night without getting way too drunk.
@@tragicdeyz2641 yeah, here in the UK dexys were prescribed by doctors as a diet tool for women , then people worked out the narcotic effect, add to that pharmacists weren't all break in proof like now, they were just normal shops and what happened? Mass break ins everywhere...
I heard Midnight Runners referred to drug dealers delivering the pills to their customers.
@@caliscribe2120 it could be either tbh
Dexedrine used to be available in the US. In the 70’s (I worked in a pharmacy) you could buy them within reason without a Drs prescription.
Female Friday,Bananarama- Cruel Summer.We are in the middle of summer and it's a summer classic.
Great choice!
And continues the overall fashion show!
Wow. Love this song ! Great pick !
Great choice! mix that with Vacation or We Got the Beat by the Go-Go's
@@LeftInOz303 Yes,do a girl group,summer theme.Definitely Vacation by The Go-Go's and Belinda Carlisle with Summer Rain.
Bruce Hornsby and the Range - The way it is. And Mandolin rain, I know you like a piano.
Gosh, I keep hoping for someone to react to Mandolin Rain.
@@joannebreretonm684 my favourite version of Mandolin Rain is by Pam Tillis, it may well be my all time favourite country song.
Yes please!, The way it is is a must
Yes yes yes
Bruce Hornsby is all Piano . You will love it!
The tune to play at any party it transcends generations. Everyone knows it and everyone get foot stomping and clapping it’s magic
Its one of those songs that just ages like a fine wine! Its better NOW than when it was made, and just KEEPS getting better!! 💯
This song was released in 1982. They were part of the “80’s British Invasion”. They were a one-hit wonder but ONLY in the US. I lived through the original release date( yes I’m old)!
Wait, I lived through this and I'm only fifty-... Nevermind.
It hit the top 40 in the states at the end of February 1983. It was their only hit here, and spent 1 week at #1.
In the UK they more hits
you guys are kids.....I predate rock.....
I was there, so you can't be tha...
Ok, right, nevermind
Banjo Song, "Sweet City Woman." I believe it's by the Stampeders.
Yes! I loved this in high school
It actually isn't a banjo. It is a guitar tuned to sound like a banjo.
Yes The Stampeders good one. Poor boys got messed over by management, they from Alberta Canada.
As an immigrant to USA... I don't know any banjo songs.
Except for maybe "O Brother Where Art Thou?"
@@CelticSpiritsCoven Dueling Banjos is good from the 1972 Burt Reynolds movie Deliverance
You want banjo? Check out Steve N' Seagulls cover of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck."
And you skipped the intro again! Lol. You've done this a few times where you don't have the song queued up to the very beginning and you miss the first few seconds. Sometimes that can be an important part of the song. Just a heads up. Great channel otherwise.
It was more than a few seconds. It's missing a full 1 minute and 26 seconds. I found the video elsewhere and timed it. The whole intro and first verse is missing, as this video was cut straight to the chorus. That's not their fault, the video they used was not complete.
The person who posted the video they watched cut out the first minute of it. They even wrote in their video description "I had to cut the first minute of the music video for copyright reasons." Jay's never heard the song before and Amber likely hasn't listened to it since her band days, so I think they just didn't realize.
I came here to also suggest this video.
That’s a great cover!
Yes, do check out AC/DC. They are going to be a favorite if you enjoy good rock.
My late husband’s favorite song! When I went to sell his truck, the first song on the radio after was this one. I felt he was talking to me through this song.
Your absolutely right there. My dads favourite song and the day after his funeral mum and I were in a random cafe and this was playing. He died over 20 years after this song was on the radio, so not a coincidence.
It's impossible not to dance with this song. The gradual build up of tempo going to the chorus was epic.
This was a staple on the MTV back in the day (mid-80’s).
Song with banjo - “ Sweet City Woman” by The Stampeders. Keep the vibe going. Approaching 100k subscribers quickly.
What a brilliant song!🥰
Isnt that a ukelele?
Or Dueling Banjos :P
Tracey Ullman -"They Don't Know", A little gem I'd forgotten about until I stumbled across it last night on RUclips.
Tracey playing Latrine in Robin Hood Men in tights.. hahaha .. "Latrine." How did your family come by it? Latrine: We changed it in the 9th century. Prince John: You mean you changed it TO "Latrine"? Latrine: Yeah. Used to be "Shithouse." Prince John: It's a good change.
Originally done by Kirsty MacColl but Tracey ullmans version is much better ....the loud "BABY" towards the end I heard is actually Kirsty macolls voice :)
@@jutwilton7363 Not quite sure how Tracey Ullman's version is much better than Kirsty's as it uses exactly the same arrangement. If you want to hear a different take on the song have a listen to Katrina Leskanich's version.
@@ianz9916 i prefer it doesn't mean you have to ...its my opinion ,Jesus why is everyone so eager to get into some debate about things ... yeah i listened to your suggestion and its crap !!!
I remember Dexy’s when they were on the radio in the 80s. They were mainly known for this one song. But, this song was heard EVERYWHERE and its dancy music video was seen in heavy rotation on MTV. There is no song quite like it. Very catchy stuff.
Come on Eileen
Poor old Johnny Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
Moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers cried
Sang along, who'd blame them?
You're grown (you're grown up)
So grown (so grown up)
Now I must say more than ever
(Come on Eileen)
Toora loora toora loo rye ay
And we can sing just like our fathers
Come on Eileen, oh I swear what he means
At this moment, you mean everything
You in that dress, my thoughts I confess
Verge on dirty, ah, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
These people round here
Wear beatdown eyes sunk in smoke dried face
So resigned to what their fate is
But not us (no never)
No not us (no never)
We are far too young and clever
Toora loora, toora loo rye ay
Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever
Come on Eileen, oh I swear (what he means)
Ah come on let's, take off everything
Pretty red dress, Eileen, tell him yes
Ah come on let's, ah, come on Eileen
That pretty red dress, Eileen, tell him yes
Ah, come on let's, ah come on Eileen, please
Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay
Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay
Now you have grown, and now you have shown
Oh, Eileen
Said
Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay
Come on Eileen, too loo rye ay
Now I must say more than ever
Things round here change
I said, toora loora, toora loo rye ay
Come on Eileen, oh I swear what he means
At this moment, you mean everything
You in that dress, my thoughts I confess
Verge on dirty, ah come on Eileen
Come on Eileen, oh I swear what he means
At this moment, you mean everything
In that dress, oh my thoughts, I confess
Well, they're dirty, come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
Nothing more cooler than filming a video outside a Birmingham sweet shop in the days of flashy videos costing a fortune . Worked though
Dexy's lyrics were always hard to decipher...Geno a good example and great song
@@pj5517 to bad brum going like London
@@pj5517 It was in London! Not much has changed other than it's not a shop anymore.
This will be my good deed for the day , to make people smile. Check out Queensryche ,song Silent Lucidity.
First time I heard it on the radio, I thought it was a new Pink Floyd song. LOL
And several others...!
Type O Negative is TOTAL vibe. Wish they would react to some Type O Negative. Maybe they don't like the vampire vibe?
I can't not sing when I hear Silent Lucidity. Amazing song.
Pleeese!!!
Mungo Jerry In the Summertime has banjo plus sideburns like you have never seen before 😂
That guy from Mungo Jerry with the sideburns would be a great werewolf.....
Mutton chops 😂
I like Mungo Jerry but the song does promote drinking and driving and class discrimination. "Have a drink, have a drive, go out and see what you can find." " If her daddy's rich take her out for a meal...
@@paulnejtek6588nah you just gotta treat a rich girl different, you can go anywhere with the normal girls.
@@edgargad2941 ya at least gotta take a poor girl to Arby's or something. She might be hungry. Get her a couple of roast beef n' cheddars or something. A large fries, at the least.
I wish I could go back to the 80’s. I was only a kid but it was such a great and fun time and it seemed that way for everyone not just us kids. The movies and music reflects this perfectly I feel. It’s truly truly depressing that we can’t ever go back. Good times. 🤙🏻
Amen brother
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Very lucky for us people who experienced it one way or the other, not unlike today's youth who are experiencing this current crap of the moment. 😭😭😭😭😭😭
OCRay. Not from the North, Scotland or Wales then mate?
We got Thatchered in the 80's.
It puts a smile on OUR faces when we see you two loving a song we've been enjoying for 40 years!
I remember when this song came out. I had just graduated from high school, and this song was soooooo--DIFFERENT. It has a sort of poor/working class Irish vibe to it. The Disco Era was over, and New Wave had arrived on the scene and also a lot of experimentation. Yeah--very catchy. At first just different, but so unabashedly exuberant, it's just irresistible, and it became very popular, hitting number 1 on the top 40.
Want the greatest song featuring the banjo…”Rainbow Connection” by Kermit the Frog!
The absolute best song in the history of all humanity.
@@julieharden2433 I agree
@@mirasolbalaga5616 YES! YES! YES!
And there is a newly released version with Barbara Streisand
Oh heck yeah
In the UK at any party with a disco. This song comes on and everyone is stamping their feet clapping hands above their heads along with the music.
Normally, the next tune guaranteed would be Hi Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck.
"clapping hands above their heads along with the music. "
As weird as it sounds, it just feels wrong to clap along normally to this song. It literally has to be above your head.
@@kristopherheenk2710 true, even the arthritic pensioners gave it a go with a bum shuffle on a chair.
Jeff Beck himself HATES that song and has vowed never to play it.
He must fvck off to the kitchen when it comes on at a party.
By the time them two songs are played, everyone is bobbing on a bit!!
@@jazzyb4656 yup, was going to try and see if they would review The Nolans - I'm in the mood for dancing. That was also a tune played back in the day at the discos I attended.
I have a feeling they would say Nolan who? 😂
Banjo song "In Hell I'll Be In Good Company" by The Dead South they are a Canadian Folk Bluegrass band from Saskatchewan. They are a different vibe for sure.
I love that band!
Dexy's Midnight Runners were a one-hit wonder in America, but they did pretty well for a few years in Ireland and the UK. Another fun, silly song from the era is "Safety Dance" from Men Without Hats. If you haven't already reviewed it, I encourage it.
Now you need to listen to the song The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats.
Yes. A good one.
Omg! You guys did it. This is one of my all time favorite songs. I love this song so much. So much so that I named my car Eileen, because she is always "dirty" and my bike is of course, Johnny Ray. And, for the record, Amber was saying the name of the band correctly.
Like others have mentioned, I'm not sure why you started in the Middle of the song. The beginning is one of the best parts.
The “Tu la lu ra” part is a portion of the song “Irish lullaby”.
Dream Academy - Life in a Northern Town
The Verve - Bitter Sweet symphony
I saw dexys midnight runners years ago in Cardiff and then again as special guests in Birmingham...loved them..yep I'm that old 😂x
"We are here to spread positivity through music, because... that is what unites us all...." very well said!
No one is named Dexy. The "Dexy" is short for Dexedrine, an amphetamine that is similar to Ritalin. The lead singer is named Kevin Rowland.
Oh just to let you know that when they talked about Johnnie Ray they were referring to a popular Singer from The 1950's, in fact one of his Songs "The Little White Cloud That Cried" was featured on Happy Days. He played in England and the Ladies went crazy for him.
In the 80’s (and still) this was one of the “happy songs”, so up & infectious that you had to smile & move. The others are Walking on Sunshine by Katrina & the Waves, It’s My Life by Talk Talk (one of my all time best songs ever, I challenge you not to dance) & Manic Monday by The Bangles.
I love, that if you listen (and manage to understand) the lyrics. This is basically the british version of Born to Run. It's like "come on Eileen, let's get out of this hellhole of a town to live a life of romance and adventure"
One thing about the 80’s (& I really think that Amber feels this too) is that we hold our music near & dear to our hearts and it’s almost as if we are opening up a piece of our very own soul if you get the privilege of being introduced personally to our music! So “tread gently,Jordan”, right, Amber? 😊
So fun that you reviewed this. Too bad the whole intro and first verse are missing. :(
They were kind of a one-hit wonder in the states but had lots of more hits in the UK.
This record is like, 40 years old! Great that you are exploring this era!
This song is guaranteed to fill the dance floor
I was born in Lambeth Hospital and later on had a bedsit at 25, Brook Drive, where this video was shot!
I must say that my time in that bedsit was a very bleak time....
Those Smiles on both faces when first chorus hits! 😀😀😀 love it! 🏴🇬🇧
The ultimate Banjo Song: Dueling Banjos from the movie Deliverance
My ultimate banjo song will always be "Foggy mountain breakdown".
A lot of covers of both of these. Let me suggest Steve Martin and Kermit the Frog.
Caamp, their song by and by is a fantastic song with the banjo.
Say boy... you sure have a purdy comment.
No! Surely. it must be "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" by Flatt and Scruggs.
A big hit on early MTV
More 80’s. Kajagoogoo, Adam Ant, Joe Jackson, Flock of Seagulls, Psychedelic Furs…..
Every wedding reception in the UK has this song to get everyone onto the dancefloor
I love this song and you two as well. I don't sleep well at night so I check out a few of your songs and groove with you😁❤️
You can't beat going to a party or a night out and they play 'Come on Eileen'. It's the one song even years after it was such a hit, that is guaranteed to get everyones feet stomping and almost bringing the ceiling down. You go home with sore feet but it's worth it. Lol.
There’s a great British tv series from the 1990s called “Spaced” that featured this song in one episode, and that’s all I can think of when I hear it anymore. (If you are a fan of Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright and have not watched this series, check it out! One ep was their inspiration for Shaun of the Dead.)
This is the only song I really know by *Dexy's Midnight Runner,* so all I can do is think of some other British band that had a big hit here in the states. *Tainted Love, by Soft Cell and Life In A Northern Town by Dream Academy.* Love ❤️ Peace ☮️ and Happiness 😃 Y'all !!
Tainted Love, by Soft Cell ... good one!
Another good Dexys Midnight Runners song is called Gino I think.
Girl friend don’t worry about the words,it’s all about the tune, glad you guys like British/ music ❤
"Dexy's" is short for a drug called Dexedrine. It's basically speed and gave people the energy to party, or run all night. So "Dexy's Midnight Runners"
There was a popular weight loss drug sold on TV called "Dexatrim" that eventually was pulled off the market because it was abuse so much.
“Geno” is another amazing song by them.
Fantastic horn section!!
Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science 80s banger!
Great reaction video this song is still played all the time on radio in uk , any party , weddings everyone sings along and dances, also listen to Geno by them great song, the lead singer Kevin Rowland is from an Irish background, so the band has a distinctive Celtic sound, God Bless
Thanks, RUclips algorithm for putting this on my feed. You made me cry. Hope you're happy with yourself. This song had a special meaning for me in the 80s and apparently still does.
you guys bring me back to my favorite time ever my teen years of the 80's anyone who was not teen or more in the 80's you missed out on at least 8 years of great music and culture
My mom's name was Ilene. Spelled differently, but I use to play this song and she hated it. 🤣 RIP Momma, I love you.
Fun fact, Dexys Midnight Runners, allegedly, refers to Dexedrine, a stimulant used by Northern Soulers to help them keep dancing during all-nighters. Hence the name of the band
This is played at literally every British wedding!
nope not literally but every single one!! but my favourite song at parties was boxer beat!
1982 a super amazing song....and this is just the beggining of the 80s gold music era❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Heard 40 years ago and like the song says I'll hum this tune forevermore!
Definitely Sweet City Woman for some more banjo - cool little song.
i'll second the motion for bruce hornsby and the range, "that's just the way it is"
I LOVE THIS SONG AND YOU TWO ARE BEAUTIFUL ❤️
They were so much more than a one hit wonder! I love everything they've done.
This song is just irresistable - you can't listen to it and watch the video without smiling.
Even today, many many years later and i sing with this and bop a long.lol
The video was filmed at the exit the West Square, where I lived, in London. I knew some of the children in the video. The band changed style several times but were very successful. Kevin, the singer, has Irish roots and that influence started to come out as he progressed. He is still working and has a new band.
From my neck of the Wood's 'Willenhall' in the day when Northern Soul was the rage... 'Toora-Loora etc.. Reference to the Irish influence that was a key factor in this part of the World ...
I Luv Your Channel! I'm in my 60's & U R Making Me Relive My Youth & Analize My Music Choices In-depth!
Still send chills down my spine as I remember all the fun nights that this song has been part of. Great band and great memories.
I'm going to be shunned by everyone. But, Rednex-(Cotton Eye Joe). Then, Right Said Fred-(I'm to Sexy). We all sung the chorus to both. Now it's their turn. Be gentle on me family.😎
Dexy's is short for Dexedrine (speed) which was used as a recreational drug by the Mods in England in the 60's so they could dance all night.
A little Grand Funk Railroad would be nice.
We're an American Band
Foot Stomping Music
Inside Looking Out
I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home and Bad Time also!
This was one of those songs that was played endlessly on MTV
After hearing this, our local folk band renamed themselves, "Sennapods Midnight Runners"!
Their other major hit was "Jackie Wilson Said", which is also worth a listen.
The band played that song on The Young Ones TV show and I had to go out and buy the record after that! I might like it better than the original by Van Morrison.
@@gvehar bold words, I love their version but Van Morrison is a living genius.
The Young Ones had some great bands on The Damned & Motorhead to name but two.
If you like banjo you should react to a band called Dead South and the song In Hell I'll Be In Good Company! You will dig it. It is really groovy Americana music.
Definitely
My dog and I both love this song. As soon as he hears the whistling his ears peek up.❤
I run a concert security company in Albuquerque, NM and have worked their shows a few times. They are really good live and as nice as nice can be to backstage staff and local crew. Can't wait to work them again. In Hell I'll Be in Good Company and Banjo Odessey are sometime the only thing that will calm my 9month old granddaughter down when she's grumpy ..it's rater amusing.
You should check out their other huge hit "Geno", which is a classic soul stomper with fantastic horns.
You should listen to each of their five fantastic albums. Kevin Rowland is a genius.
He has a wonderful voice.
I was 18 that year.. the circle dance where legs were kicked high at the speed of the tempo was such a laugh... I was born on the street where this video was filmed
One of the Great British One Hit Wonders . Lived in England when this came out . Everyone went nuts for this
Geno and Jackie Wilson Said were also pretty big hits. Especially Geno.
@@cathrynlisa Yes, Geno was actually their first UK number one single before Come on Eileen gave them their second one.
Why?!? And I bet it was the only song they ever did...
@@SweetThing You just don't get it - surprising given your username is also the name of a Van Morrison track!
Not the only song ...Geno number 1 in 1980 (uk) There there my dear number 7 and Because of you number 13...THINK before posting you idiot !
If you want banjo: "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" by Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs,.. they also do "Dueling Banjo's"
Yes this a Irish band and yes you pronounced it right Amber.
English band from Birmingham actually.
@@mikeede49 Correct and right but just like The Pogues, most members were of Irish descent and that was a major influence on their style.
The name of the band came from the drug Dexedrine, an amphetamine type drug prescribed usually for ADHD, if taken you be up all night, hence midnight runners,
You pronounce it right, Amber.
Dexy's were a band from my local pub scene (Birmingham UK, 70's and 80's ). They came through the local ranks at about the same time as UB40...another local band. Kevin Rowland is the front man.
Back in these days I vaguely knew Jim, the Scottish trombonist. He lived in a smallish flat in King's Norton in Birmingham, The flat below was rented by a friend of mine and it's where we all used to go to...(basically) get stoned and listen to new music on vinyl.
They had a string of hits, but this is probably the best known.
Also try "Geno".