I was 12 when this came out, it was a total banger when it came out. 42 years later, i am still singing it and just about everyone my age still loves it. As you said, it makes you think of summer and happy days, totally uplifting.
@@Shilo-fc3xmDublin is not in Britain. There was literally a war fought over that. In fact, Australia has a Union Jack on it’s flag so you’re more British than Dublin.
@@Dreyno Thank you for the geo political lesson. Many people around the globe are still not knowledgeable about even their own borders. If you asked the average American how many states there are I think a high percentage would get the answer wrong. I’m sure our Australian friend meant no disrespect and actually he mentions having been to Great Britain but he doesn’t say he visited Ireland. Also as far as the setting of the video goes it could easily be somewhere in Ireland, Scotland, Wales or indeed South London. Cheers from a Yank that just loves good music.
We had a great friend Eileen back in the day, and we always broke out into this when she walked into s party, dance or just to hang in school yard. Life was a blast back then
Dexys was always summer, top down happy vibe, and all those know alls saying they were one hit wonders have no idea about the influence Kev and the band had on UK music.
Other hits included: Geno There,there, my dear Jackie Wilson said They get their name (Dexys) from Dexamphetamine which is prescribed for the treatment of (ADHD)
This is my first video of yours. I love this song (since I was a child) and I'm happy you got it and liked it a lot. It's a super fun put you in a good mood kind of song.❤ There are thousands of great songs you have to hear. I will tell you some now...start with a band called "Heart" some great songs to start with are Love Alive, Sing Child, Mistral Wind and Crazy on You. They have around 129 others that are really great, too. Enjoy listening.❤
I dug this at first but became soooo overplayed I can listen anymore. Best of success on yr channel.The 1960s is my favorite decade for music best singers, songs and songwriters. I dug alot of 80s music also.
This was a big hit for them but I don’t think they had any others. If you want some songs from the 80’s or 70’s there are so many. Here’s a few in no particular order: Queen - Hammer to Fall Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son Foreigner - Cold As Ice Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 Kiss - I Was Made For Lovin’ You Flock Of Seagulls - Run (So Far Away) Boston - More Than A Feelin’ Tears For Fears - Shout Yes - Owner of A Lonely Heart There, that should add some variety. 😀
Have a listen to John Farnham and the Melbourne symphony orchestra playing ACDC cover long way to the top, you're the voice playing to win is a great motivation song before a big night outI'm new here and if you havn't heard it before I think you'll like it it's got a great vibe. Take care everyone look out for each other❤👋
I was 12 when this came out, it was a total banger when it came out. 42 years later, i am still singing it and just about everyone my age still loves it. As you said, it makes you think of summer and happy days, totally uplifting.
If you want to fill an empty dance floor in Scotland, all you need to do is put this on, and the floor will be mobbed!
Not just Scotland but Ireland and Britain as well.
@@Americathebeautiful49 And the US.
Oh my God, this was awesome in 1982 (Iwas there) and it is now. All time classic.
Makes we want to buy some dungarees for the summer.
If you only have one great hit song, if it’s Come on Eileen. Then it’s worth it. For this song will reverberates for all eternity…
They had at least 7 hits in Britain including an earlier number 1 entitled Geno.
The band are from Birmingham, England, but the video was filmed in south London.
Australian. I have been to Britain but do not know it like you. I always wondered. I thought it may have been Dublin or even Belfast. Cheers.
@@Shilo-fc3xmDublin is not in Britain. There was literally a war fought over that. In fact, Australia has a Union Jack on it’s flag so you’re more British than Dublin.
@@Dreyno Thank you for the geo political lesson. Many people around the globe are still not knowledgeable about even their own borders. If you asked the average American how many states there are I think a high percentage would get the answer wrong. I’m sure our Australian friend meant no disrespect and actually he mentions having been to Great Britain but he doesn’t say he visited Ireland. Also as far as the setting of the video goes it could easily be somewhere in Ireland, Scotland, Wales or indeed South London. Cheers from a Yank that just loves good music.
Thank you for playing the full video of this amazing song. In most versions of this fantastic song it is cut. Thank you. Welcome to Dexys…xxx
We had a great friend Eileen back in the day, and we always broke out into this when she walked into s party, dance or just to hang in school yard. Life was a blast back then
It's actually called "Come on, Eileen" the comma is VERY important or it's a very different kind of song.
cumma is important yes
any child growing up in the 80s was issued this song. jajaaaaj
Dexys was always summer, top down happy vibe, and all those know alls saying they were one hit wonders have no idea about the influence Kev and the band had on UK music.
This song is still 0layed at parties/weddings etc., definitely gets the crowd on the dance floor ❤
Other hits included:
Geno
There,there, my dear
Jackie Wilson said
They get their name (Dexys) from Dexamphetamine which is prescribed for the treatment of (ADHD)
This is my first video of yours. I love this song (since I was a child) and I'm happy you got it and liked it a lot. It's a super fun put you in a good mood kind of song.❤ There are thousands of great songs you have to hear. I will tell you some now...start with a band called "Heart" some great songs to start with are Love Alive, Sing Child, Mistral Wind and Crazy on You. They have around 129 others that are really great, too. Enjoy listening.❤
i agree, perfect song for a sunday trip 🙌🏻🌅
Heart a Sister Duo from Canada with outstanding vocals!
Ive Been listening to this song on the radio since it came out. Ive always liked it.
Never before this video have I had any clue what the words were.
Dear Jonny Ray!! he was deaf in one ear I think. My this is a song I remember from my earliest working years.. Yes I'm that old...
Lol....Welcome to the early 1980's. Wonderful song and YES! A HUGE Banger in the day.
always loved this song...if it doesn't get you moving and smiling you must be dead.....
This was all over MTV back in the early eighties. Couldn't turn on the TV and MTV at any time and it not be on, or just finishing up or coming up.
Fun fact too ra loo Ra is Irish it means good bye I'll be seeing you
As already mentioned in other comments, 'Geno' and 'Jackie Wilson Said' are two other DMRs hits.
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Dexys Midnight Runners are an English pop rock band from Birmingham, England. Who achieved major commercial success in the early to mid 80s.
I dug this at first but became soooo overplayed I can listen anymore. Best of success on yr channel.The 1960s is my favorite decade for music best singers, songs and songwriters. I dug alot of 80s music also.
Love your reactions
The beginning is catchy 💕
Nice reaction Lucie and Eileen has nothing on you.
Echoes live in pompey , is a must from ( Pink Floyd) you'll be pleasantly surprised.
25 years later the same song with Sara Bareilles and Sugarland, a Live performance.
They only had the one hit, but so great of one, Iconic.
They had Geno as well brilliant song
Do some research you will find out numerous hits Dexys had.
Are you saying that as a joke? Geno was number 1 several years before this
They had loads of hits!!!!
Oh my goodness, this is great of course, but not a patch on the Electric Light Orchestra! If you start with Mr. Blue Sky it would be amazing.
My feel good one hit wonder!
Try listening to their song Geno it’s another banger !
Hi try Dire straits playing sultans of swing, Alchemy live version, many thanks.. Martyn
This will definitely get many hits!
This was a big hit for them but I don’t think they had any others. If you want some songs from the 80’s or 70’s there are so many.
Here’s a few in no particular order:
Queen - Hammer to Fall
Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son
Foreigner - Cold As Ice
Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4
Kiss - I Was Made For Lovin’ You
Flock Of Seagulls - Run (So Far Away)
Boston - More Than A Feelin’
Tears For Fears - Shout
Yes - Owner of A Lonely Heart
There, that should add some variety. 😀
Just to say they had a hit with Jacky Wilson Said?
@@steevenfrost in the UK they were a 1 hit wonder in the US
@@steevenfrost ...... and 'Geno'
Have a listen to John Farnham and the Melbourne symphony orchestra playing ACDC cover long way to the top, you're the voice playing to win is a great motivation song before a big night outI'm new here and if you havn't heard it before I think you'll like it it's got a great vibe. Take care everyone look out for each other❤👋
If you want something really different check out Home Free. You said in an earlier reaction you like a good bass, well they got one.
Why one hit wonder... they had Geno... which is better
What about a reaction to 2cellos thunderstruck
They were not a one hit wonder, hits include Jackie Wilson Said, Because of you and of course Geno
Cool instrumentation?
"It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock N Roll)" by AC/DC.
Why?
BAGPIPES.