🎵 Dexy's Midnight Runners COME ON EILEEN Reaction
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
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It's official Lexx is the happiest person on the planet, you can't help but smile when you see her reaction to every song
I couldn't have said that better myself.
Shes Minnie the minx with a Minnie the mouse hairstyle. Luv em both.
quite agree:) she make me smile and laugh
All the things everyone else has said, and. As Beautiful as any supermodel..... Living Doll..
She certainly had 'lift off' during this one ;)
In The UK, when this song comes in everyone rushes the dance floor. I mean EVERYONE, like your nan who's been in a wheelchair for the last 8 years jumps up and throws down.
Still a great song today
I just danced in my bedroom, love this tune ! 🙏
For some odd reason they do the same in Upstate NY too.
TRUE STORY!✌🏻😬
Given the level of overalls in the original video, "a farm song" is appropriate Lex.
True, true - I always wondered how they arrived at the whole "Irish hillbilly" premise for the video. And overlaid on council houses in a decaying industrial town. It's strange, but it works. Still love this song, even though it's been played to death since it was a hit.
@@biff9999 Levi cover-alls were in fashion back then.
And the fiddle.
@@biff9999 Kevin , the band leader ,imposed his Irish sensibilities on the band as he was of Irish descent living in an English town.Soul music from America was already a big thing since the early 1960s and teenagers grew up dancing to it in Ireland and England.They mixed in soul influences in their music too.
The band's name was derived from Dexedrine, a brand of dextroamphetamine (speed) used as a recreational drug among Northern english soul fans to give them energy to dance all night.
Dungarees
My mothers name was Eileen and this was her favourite ever song, sadly she died a few months ago.
Me and my sister arranged to have this played at the end of her funeral, without anyone knowing beforehand.
It really lifted everyones spirits and put smiles on their faces , such an uplifting tune.
I am so sorry for your loss. That is so awesome that this was played at your Mom's funeral, and lifted everyone's spirit up.
That was beautiful ❤️
Much love to you
I would have been dancing for your mother
That's awesome!
This is one of those songs that when played in the UK, EVERYONE sings along at the top of their voice.
Edit: the same with sweet Caroline
Watch the official video to see the “jig”!
In America, we only sing the chorus... because who the hell can understand the rest of it? lol
@@bosshogg8447 We do the phonetic version.
Everyone in the English speaking parts of the World sings Sweet Caroline
In oz too
With songs like this Lex just becomes joy personified. It’s infectious and great to experience.
You cannot go to a wedding or party in the UK without this song coming on! Absolute classic
Bro... in an ASDA people get down to this.
Jam.
Lex’s happiness is infectious.
The fiddle is why you think of a farm during this.
That, and the banjo and accordion. That was the thought behind the music ... NOT to sound anything like the Synth-Pop sounds of the 80's.
I hear the banjo as far as farm vibes!
Seeing Lex dance and laugh all the time with the cutest hairstyle ive ever seen was just... too beautiful for 2021. Thanks!
I love how Lex is so happy and giddy and Brad is so serious but taking in and analizing everything.
You guys are adorable.
Lex, you make me smile every time. Brad, you're right-it is a jig LOL Love your reactions!!
is it a jig or a reel?
@@LordEriolTolkien A jig is a 3 count, and a Reel is a 4 count. Same number of beats as the number of letters in the name ;-)
@@Grimtheorist may as well be Dutch. The timing of music (as well as my own sense of rhythm) is my weakest area of music appreciation. I understand your words, but doubt i could hear the difference :/
@@LordEriolTolkien Start where he says "COME on Eileen" and count to 4 along with the beat, then repeat! You can do it!
Its funny that Lex said she feels like wearing overalls and dancing to this song because that is exactly the imagery they were going for. They literally wore overalls and danced a jig in the video.
Sometimes folky hits from the UK and Ireland can sound rural US. Bluegrass was derived from folk music from that part of the world and Brad is right when he says it's a jig. Sing along pub music for sure. Cheers!
Yes. You will find a similar folky-Celtic sound in the maritime provinces of Canada where our roots were Scots-Irish. Appalachian peoples were also of Scots-Irish heritage. The banjo was based on an African instrument and bluegrass was a fusion of musical cultures. I love the mixing of cultures on our continent and what it produced.
@@Bittiepb I made guitars for a famous British folk instrument maker for many years, and we exported a lot to U.S Bluegrass musicians in Nth America, (obviously) to Irish & Scottish musicians, and even to their brethren in the Basque Country.
IIRC, Dock Boggs learned a lot from sneaking into African-American camps and copping their gourd/banjo styles.
Scots arriving as indentured soldiers to fight the suthern states on going struggle with the Native Americans is the beck story to the Flag BBC did a realy good look at the cross of Scots and Irixh in one of there history programs on BBC Scotland
@@coynieuk Interesting. Many of the Scotch-Irish (Ulster) immigrants settled in the Appalachian mountain supported Prince William of Orange. They were called hillbillies lol; a term that still exists. Def not a stretch that the folk music would live on
Very fact . Boring, but fact.
Nah... It's a reel. 2/4 time.
Lex’s energy and enthusiasm is amazing…Can’t help but smile watching her…
This song couldn't be avoided during the 80s, everyone in Britain knew it off by heart. Most of us ignored the obvious innuendo :)
PS Apparently the line "Toora Loora Toora Loo-Rye-Aye" Is taken from an old Irish lullaby "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral" meaning "Goodbye for now. I'll be seeing you"
It’s funny that they had no idea he’s talking about a girl coming of age looking so good in the red dress giving him dirty thoughts. Lol
@@gone2bch I guess it's because the younger generations have been generally more sheltered, so the innuendo isn't recognized?
Ugh. I still can’t get away from it. It’s on the radio all the time. Most overplayed song ever
It was a huge hit in the US as well.
It had it's own vibe; it's own sound... what a great song.
The little violin intro at 0.15 is an Irish tune.
This song must be played during the evening at every English wedding: it’s the law!
You can't rain on Lexs' parade she's gonna be happy regardless!
She ALWAYS makes me smile.
This was such a huge hit in the 80’s. This is pop/Irish music and the beat and music is so infectious (as per Lex’s reaction). I had a mate at school who loved this song so much that he filled one full side of a C90 cassette (that’s 45 mins) with it!
My sister did the same thing. Had a tape with this song playing over and over again.
I've been in a few bars, where this has come on near the end of the night...even the comatosed drunks slumped in the corner join in singing this one.
When I am slumped in the corner drunk , I lean.
Lol damn those were the good old days
@@bluebird3281
I see what you did there 🤣
Yep! Ranks right up with "Friends in Low Places" for the song most often played after midnight!!
One of my absolute favourite holiday memories is this coming on in a dive bar in the middle of Slovenia a few years ago and everyone just 'moving', as Brad describe, while trying to sing it in extremely broken English. Doesn't matter who or where you are, you can't help it. A classic song that'll never go out of fashion
This gurl cracks me up!!! Seems like an older soul in there, mixed with a giggly teen!!✌🏼
Simply the best American reaction channel. You both give such wonderful insights into your opinion's. Whilst still loving each other to bits you are never afraid to disagree and give your opinions on music and taste. Simply the best reaction channel! Never change x
So much of Lex is so appealing. You're a lucky man, Brad.
Without her, I doubt if many people would watch the channel
@@samolevski1119 she is wild spirit and Brad is a very lucky man, but I have a feeling she is a handful in more ways than one :D
She'd do you twice as fast as you do her.
@@samolevski1119 And without him not many would watch this channel. It's their dynamic, their synergy of opposites that makes this channel so appealing.
But note that they are a lot more similar to each other on their other channel. They clearly are both are very intelligent, and I find their analysis and comments on that channel always interesting.
@@UnexpectedTurnOfEvents Anyone who hasn't seen the walkthrough of their home needs to see it to appreciate them both better.
I was about to go to bed in a bad mood but then I watched this. You two are so damn adorable together. And this reaction is just full of sheer JOY. it’s infectious. Thank you for putting some positive energy into my life. I think I will sleep well.
Having been in bars in the UK when this is on - yeh, Brad's right on the money!
'Come on Eileen, Ta-ooh-ra-ey' is a total chant, the whole bar will join in and, being very drunk, get further and further behind the beat as it speeds up 🤣🤣🤣
From a guy that grew up with the best music from the 80s this is a awesome song, and I love your reaction to this. Great job 👍
Great reaction guys...Side note, Dexys were drugs that helped you stay alert into the early hours in British Northern soul clubs ,hence Dexys midnight runners.
Oh Lex. No matter how I'm feeling, especially if I'm down in the dumps, to watch your bubbly reactions, brightens my day! Thanks to the both of you for bringing out great music from decades gone by. Great violins right?
I love this song it still fills dance floors to this day.
I don't think I've ever had as much fun on a dancefloor dancing to any other song than this one, just incredible energy, everyone loves it no matter what age, still makes me smile and fills me full of joy every time I hear it!
Ah, 80's pop. This English group (Birmingham if I remember right) was a top 100 hit in UK & US and got a lot of MTV airplay. Fun song; bit of one-hit wonder on the US side of the pond. Great review.
Not only did we sing, we stamped our feet to the rhythm. Imagine 200 people stamping on a sprung dance floor. It was and still is deafening.
The pace change makes this song legendary.
What a fun couple! Lex giggles away and lets her emotions fly. Brad is super fun with a smooth, steady rocking vibe as he listens intently. A perfect Yin and Yang experience for all of us!
Lex's Reactions are so fun to watch. She interestingly pictures herself on a farm with her overalls. In the original video for the song, the singer is wearing a pair of overalls! All the characters look as if they're from a rustic rural countryside town possibly farmers although more likely minors... But still it is so entertaining to watch both Lex's reaction and Brad's reaction to her!
This is a proper school disco tune and was everywhere in the 80s - funny you should say farm song though as the lead singer wears country type denim overalls - when i see a lot of your reactions of songs we grew up with I have to think you guys are quite young to not have heard a lot of them. guess it isnt something that has come up often.
This is such a GENUINELY great reaction. You can't stage this. What a beautiful moment caught on film.
Lex had me rollin’ today!!! And Brad, you’re absolutely right; it’s a jig! Great reaction guys!!!
Lex your reaction was every kid in the 80s hearing this song. Such a perfect reaction to a fun song!
lex is so full of happiness and energy it makes us smile
One of my favorite reactions from you guys !
Lex's happiness and giggles are the perfect remedy to get out of a Ho-Hum mood and make your day brighter .❤️
Heard this song a thousand times and it always makes me smile
I love her facial expressions and how happy she always is.
This is a great song to dance to and people still rush for the dance floor when it comes on. It's so high energy, especially the last bit when it builds and builds to the point where it's hard to keep up. Great fun, but knackering!
The two of you have the most honest reactions to all of these great songs out of anyone that I’ve watched
You seem to breathe new life into these old classics and make them fun all over again
Like I’m hearing it for the first time as well
Man, I remember being 17 in 1983 working at a pizza place for $3.15 an hour, minimum wage at the time, and my best friend was the assistant manager and after work we'd go back to his apartment and hang out and he didn't have cable to watch MTV but he could pick up TBS and TBS had a show called "Friday Night Videos" and they ran a lot of the same videos in the same rotation week after week and this video came on, and then Donna Summer "She Works Hard For The Money", then Kajagoogoo "Too Shy", then Spandau Ballet "True", then a few commercials, then Pat Benatar "Love Is A Battlefield", then Duran Duran "Rio" then Robert Plant and The Honeydrippers "Sea of Love" LOL If you were there you know what I'm talking about! Reading history books is one thing, but it's nothing like being there and living through it. I mean, when Miami Vice would come on they would advertise at the bottom of the screen that it was "In Stereo". Every episode of that series was like a miniature movie because the soundtrack had everything happening in the 80's, and every major TV and blockbuster movie star had a guest appearance on Miami Vice! Liam Neeson, Wesley Snipes, Julia Roberts, John Leguizamo, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jeff Fahey, Kelly Lynch, Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jimmy Smits, Ed O'Neill, Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Ving Rhames, and as far as musicians they had Miles Davis, James Brown, Glenn Frey, Gene Simmons, The Power Station, Little Richard, Frankie Valli, Ted Nugent, Frank Zappa, Sheena Easton and Phil Collins. It had beautiful photography, a lot of action, great music, beautiful cars, money, drugs, hookers, everything you want when you're living the good life! LOL
Your giggles and laughter say it all
Come on Eileen is pure joy.
It a symphony, complex and layered .
The grin on Brad's face as the bass chimes into the intro is priceless.
This is EVERYONE's first reaction to this classic. Happy vibes!
And your right ... when this one comes on in the club ... you GOTTA dance.
Lex appears to be throwing feed to the animals on her farm with that dance move at (5:05). "Wearing my overall gear, in complete bliss. I would be in hog heaven." Precious.
There's not a single person in England that doesn't know this song and Brad is right when it comes on in the pub everyone sings it
I can’t help but smile when I see Lex enjoying these songs….such a happy soul
Watching Lex actually made my eyes water with the biggest smile on my face. Pure joy is incredible to watch. I will watch this reaction whenever I need my spirits lifted. Amazing.
I agree Lex makes it fun to watch. Her pure unadulterated joy for the music is contagious and makes you smile. Brad on the other hand needs to loosen up just a bit and not try to figure out the meaning of every song. Sometimes you just have to let the "music" take over.
Maybe it's not really Brad. Maybe he's been replaced by a GIF of him! 😂😂😂😂
Nay, Brad's fine. Every comedy duo needs a straight man!!
Imagine being able to spend your days with someone as funny, smart, playful and beautiful as Lex.
Some guys have it so tough.
@Susan Corr I bet he is a loving caring and partner. He makes her laugh and encourages her, he has never put her down or made her a but of a joke.
We only see a snap shot of Brad and Lex's relationship. It's not fair to say something as hurtful and shallow as you did.
Brad Is Absolutely Right About The Jig,, Just Watch The Official Video To See.
This is the type of song that brightens up your day no matter what mood you're in. There"s no way you"ll not sing along and dance when you hear this song.
THIS is literally my favorite song. 1) Because I grew up in the 80s when itcwas released, and 2) because it makes me feel just like Lex felt when she heard it. 😁. You canNOT hear this song andcstsy in any kind of bad mood. As for "farmy" and dancing a jig, you're kinda close there because in the video they're wearing overalls and dancing a bit of a jig. Cheers!
Lex just seems like the embodiment of joy. You both make a great couple. I enjoy your reactions...keep them coming.
Glad y'all checked this song out!! Super catchy and reminds me of Tommy Boy
Half way thru I realize how big my smile is. Love your reaction.
Watching Lex get so much joy out of music is awesome.
My dad taught me this song was very dirty; I never knew how dirty he meant until I read all of these lyrics. Gotta love the Scottish
I love Lex’s reaction, so full of life
Brad, if you were in a pub or club in UK and this came on, you'd be moving with everyone else . . classic. The vibe as well comes from Irish pubs!
Believe me when this song was played everyone was on there feet going crazy ,it was wonderful. Loved your reaction 💖💙💖💙UK
you both right, when this song played everybody, but everybody sang along and did a jig!! Loved it
Crazy good reaction! Another massive 80s radio hit. Wow there was so much quirky experimentation back then. Suggest reacting to Adam Ant, Human League and Frankie Goes to Hollywood for similar off beatness. Also, two super random 80s one hit wonders for you: 'Murray Head - One Night in Bangkok' and 'Taco - Putting on the Ritz.'
Brad, You got to feel the luckiest man alive. That precious woman by your side, who's laughter, insight and beauty is just pure to the core! May this world always shine bright light on you both to keep that joy, as it is so absolute, and PRICELESS!
Now Get Up and Jig for Her.
Brad, you were completely on top of this song!
Lex's dance moves at the end was EVERYTHING!
This song always makes me happy when I hear it, but I never knew all the words until now! Thanks for reacting to a lyrics video-and special thanks for brightening our days with this fun song and all your other reactions!!
Lex is awesome! Her reaction was pretty much my reaction when I first heard it years ago...
Lex, I absolutely love your reaction!!
One of my favourite songs to dance at a bar .everyone jumps and dances to this song .
You guys are awesome 👏.
This was a must play song at my wedding in October. Always a banger.
You two are class A entertainment. You've been doing my 80s hit lists lately and I love it. Use to go to the club every Thursday for 80s night.
Lex, that was the most animated reaction I've seen from you, and it's hard to find one.
Lex giggling like a school girl!! Awesome!! You guys are great.
You really should check out the original video.. Great reaction, btw. Lex’s energy is amazing, as usual, and Brad smiled. Not just a grin, but a big smile. :-D
Love the review. Must be the banjo and the British slang giving the country vibe. This came out in ‘82 I think and it was so different than the rest. MTV explored the song and it was 15 different instruments playing in the song (including a cowbell? LOL). Play it at a wedding and all the little kids get crazy with the dancing. In the 80s It seems every time the music started sounding the same another British band would come and shake things up. Billy Idol, Duran Duran, U2, Howard Jones, the Cure….great times.
This always reminds me of my youth and a family friend blaring it from her house during the summer, RIP Pauline.
Lex isn't too far off. In the official video they're playing a banjo and wearing dungarees
I think you are correct, the way I remember the video on MTV it was on a farm. Thanks,
Brother Gary
What a perfect reaction to this banger! Try "Geno" by them next! Dexy's and Kevin Rowland have such a seriously interesting story!
I am loving watching your reactions to the songs I love and grew up with. You say that you are hearing these for the first time, yet your reactions tell me you get what we did the first time we heard them! It's like watching mates listening to the same songs as ourselves for the first time over again.
Your reactions are so refreshing and insightful, you both get them, but from a different place many times, you're so happy, that it's infectious, that's what I'm enjoying about watching your reactions so much!
Please react to another Australian group (not saying "Dexy's Midnight Runners" are Aussie, but meaning that I've noticed your reactions to another Australian band named "AC-DC") named "Icehouse", they started off as "The Flowers" and their first album was called "Icehouse", but, as there was already an American band/group called the "Flowers", and because they wanted to expand over there, or to save confusion, our "The Flowers" changed their name to the title of their first LP.
IceHouse aren't as big a name as the other bands you've been listening to, but I believe you'll enjoy their unique sound just the same. "Great Southern Land" has a big sound and gives a great vibe as to how we feel about our country Australia, "We Can Get Together" has a fun dancey feel to it.
Please give our "IceHouse" a listen, you won't regret it!
Also check out "Mental As Anything's" "Cats and Dogs" album, there are so many groups here, Hunters And Collectors, the list goes on!
Carlos.
Dexy’s cover of Jackie Wilson Says was my second favorite song of theirs. They performed it on The Young Ones TV show as well. Madness also played on the show twice.
I remember that I loved that show!
Loved that show ♥️ Also “Drop Dead Fred” with the guy from that show and Phoebe Cates
Check out the Top of the Pops version with pictures of Jocky Wilson everywhere.
@@chaipup7045 that was hilarious. I’m sure someone was having a laugh backstage.
Your joy listening to this song feels like I'm listening to this for the first time again too.
React to "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers, from 1987.
I second that!
@@dvdgway OK But if they wont like it they wont get to the good ones
Lex is so bubbly and positive, the energy is amazing... she's awesome man. hahah.
Omg! Lex you totally get the same vibe as me from this and even do the same little jig... But I only just "got" the words in a grown up way.... After 30some years🤣💜🧚♀️
The look on Lex’s face ….. priceless
It is an Opus Magnus of joy
If it does not bring a smile to your face when you hear the opening chords , you must be pulseless
Brad completely gets caught up in the vibe and feels the need to dance. Lex subliminally latches on to the banjo line and feels "farm'!. Both are completely right this time!! Such a classic, and (from the typing of this comment) we're not even to the drop. "Come on" man!
Dexys started as a post punk/soul band (their first album was a masterpiece) and their second album was this style. Kevin Rowland (main man and singer) completely changed musical direction but kept some horns. The fiddles and banjo were from Irish music (his parents were Irish and he lived in Ireland for a few years as a child).
The “too ra loo ra” bit is from Irish folk music where you’d occasionally have sections that were made up of words that didn’t mean anything. Like scat music.
The Brits have by far added the most of any nation to the back catalogue of world music. So many genres, so many great bands and individuals. Tough for a this Paddy to admit but totally true. Kudos UK!
If this song comes on in the uk in a pub everyone goes mad!! Anthem
In a pub in Ireland on a rainy Friday. Everyone smashed and dancing and having innocent time. Old folk style Irish. Love the Irish culture.
You should do "Centerfold" by J. Geils Band.
Ultimate wedding reception song!
Lex doesn't know how close she is given the getups they wear in the video.
A bit more chill but same vibe, 'Life in a Northern Town' or 'The Love Parade' by Dream Academy. So much good music.
Brad's moves: nil
Lex's moves: enough for both of them 💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🤣
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Lex’s reactions are gorgeous!
I loved this song so much in 80s I would turn the radio up as loud as could , loved the tune and the speed up part, the whole song is so fun