Come On Eileen

Too-rye-ay! Relive the infectious energy of Dexys Midnight Runners' unique 1982/1983 smash hit, "Come On Eileen"! This unforgettable anthem blended New Wave, Celtic folk, pop rock, and blue-eyed soul into a massive global number one, becoming their defining one-hit wonder in the US.

Released initially in 1982 from the album Too-Rye-Ay, this track topped charts worldwide, including the US in the following year. Credited to Dexys Midnight Runners & The Emerald Express, its unique fusion featured fiddles, banjos, soulful vocals from Kevin Rowland, and dynamic tempo shifts unlike typical pop or rock hits.

Driven by its famous acapella intro and building fiddle lines, "Come On Eileen" captures youthful yearning with undeniable charm. Its blend of pop rock catchiness, Celtic folk energy, and blue-eyed soul passion cemented its status as a beloved 80s classic and iconic one-hit wonder.

SONG MEANING: The song is a nostalgic reminiscence about youthful desire and romance. The singer recalls a teenage relationship with Eileen, urging her to overcome inhibitions ("Come on Eileen, oh I swear what he means...") and reflecting on the intensity and perhaps fumbling nature of young love ("You in that dress / My thoughts I confess / Verge on dirty").