Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen (1982) [1 Hit Wonders Of The 80s] *DayOne Reacts*

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[@Malfie657]

It seems so funny to have Dexy's described 'one hit wonders'. Here in the UK they were Top 40 regulars for 7 years, with 9 top 40 hits and 2 number one's!

[@KymPridham]

and Australia

[@Jamie_Pritchard]

It's such a parochial viewpoint as if the American charts are the only ones that matter, lol

[@barryserpa5174]

MTV in its early years gets a lot of credit for introducing songs and groups like this to the USA

[@BobSurunkel]

One reason for that is because very few artists were making music videos in the early 80s, so they had to find them anywhere they could. They were more popular in the UK which is why many of the early breakout artists were from there. Also, a lot of big name artists felt making videos was beneath them. Bruce Springsteen famously said he'd never make a music video. He eventually caved and made a video for Dancing in the Dark.

[@barryserpa5174]

@@BobSurunkel Yep most of MTV early videos like the Buggles came from Europe

[@xanajak]

#LatchkeyNation is the luckiest generation.

[@barryserpa5174]

@@xanajak We grew up on early MTV ….music 24 hours , live concerts on Friday , wild contests , and Headbangers Ball / Yo MTV raps It was wild

[@xanajak]

@@barryserpa5174 Loved Yo! MTV Raps and won a boom box and T-shirt in one of their contests. You had to call right when the show started at Noon eastern. Me being forward thinking, I'd make sure to call right at 9 a.m. West Coast time. I trotted that boom box everywhere till someone jacked it out of my car.

[@xanajak]

You cannot understand how big this song and video were in real time. 11-year-old me, fresh off getting MTV, sang and emulated this a thousand times.

[@Tdub0911]

This song was so MASSIVE when it came out. Hard to describe how much it was. Those overalls were awesome.

[@jollyj3285]

Such a catchy iconic 80s song....still love it 🎉

[@steveclarke4542]

I remember it from a family vaca in Britain On the jukebox in every tavern, pub and cafe

[@albertscanlon2005]

It was a huge hit in the 80s...i was so lucky to grow up as a teenager from the early 80s onwards. So many hits, so many great artists and groups. Buying Vinyl records what days. The UK was blessed with so many great Artists and groups from this decade.

[@terryomalley1974]

I thought they were Irish? The tune sounds so Irish, as do the lyrics.

[@rizbowl]

You can sing anytime you want, you are adorable 😍

[@bigron725]

Loved this song ! Always hit the dance floor at the club when this came on . So did almost everybody in the club . Thanks for this react

[@stevetanner3019]

I love that someone your age lives this song. I remember falling in love with it when it came out. Was so sad they really didn’t do much after this. They had a minor follow up hit called “Jackie Wilson Said” from this same debut album

[@pflynn581]

I take it you are from the USA as in the UK they had plenty of hits including another number 1 and several top 20 albums so no need to be sad.

[@abraham_benson_official]

“Too-Rye-Ay” is not Dexys’ debut album. Their first album is called “Searching For The Young Soul Rebels” which was released in 1980. “Too-Rye-Ay” was their 2nd album.

[@scottvassiliou6446]

Indeed it's infectious..That beat is undeniable. It just grabs you and pulls you in.

[@joseescudero357]

I love this song. And I always dance like you. And I'm from Spain. It's the best song

[@darrencoyle2589]

I was 5 when this came out. I was dancing around the room to it

[@davidhughett6081]

Your love for this song is adorable. It is such a great tune!

[@greglegakis4177]

Angela, if this KZbin gig doesn't work out you can always be a choreographer. Adorable and entertaining.

[@CharlieJ69]

This has always been one of my favorite songs, it's just so catchy

[@quixote6942]

It's a classic "Irish Pub" Rock song! It was great with "Our House" and "Where everybody knows your name".

[@btj-oo8xc]

Had numerous hits in the UK. Dance Stance, Geno, There There My Dear, Jackie Wilson Said. Their first album 'Searching For The Young Soul Rebels' is a banger

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

Yep, I remember both “Geno” and “Jackie Wilson Said” from MTV. Unfortunately, US POP radio didn’t fancy them as much as “Come On Eileen”.

[@normandavidtidiman9918]

Those first three are my favourites, particularly 'Dance Stance'. Shame people only remember 'COE' 😏

[@abraham_benson_official]

@@gabrielmcdonnell8699MTV played those songs?

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

@@abraham_benson_official Yes,they did. That’s why I never considered DMR a one hit wonder.

[@abraham_benson_official]

@@gabrielmcdonnell8699 Makes me wonder how they showed “Jackie Wilson Said” on MTV, considering there wasn’t an official music video for that song, but there was for “Geno” 🤔

[@magneto7930]

Definitely one of the catchiest songs ever recorded!

[@Lovejazz01]

Back in the 80’s I hated this song, but now I love it because it’s so nostalgic and I love and miss the fun cool 80’s, I was in my 20’s the whole decade , it was a blast. I didn’t want the 80’s to end cause I knew things would change, and they did…

[@pathickman7084]

What a great hosts so cute

[@hughphillips1427]

Great video thank you Angela, this band had two number ones and a further 6 top 20 hits here in the UK.

[@RoyBatty555]

Angela you are an angel sent straight from heaven.🎉

[@chuckd2219]

Hey Angela great reaction! Wasn't a big fan of the song when I was a kid. Now it's very nostalgic and catchy. Watching this video at 4 AM now a song will be stuck in my head all day thank you lol!😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@jorgemarquez7281]

Hey, I love your reaction and your funny dance. Of course! Good hit from the 80s.

[@scottyhotty1003]

My Wife Loves this song and plays it to "death"! Catchy tune!Cool reaction 🎶🔥♥️🎉

[@Arandomperson_online]

Songs do pretty 🤩

[@TheCornishCockney]

Shot straight to #1 in the UK. Infectious as all hell.

[@jeromemotter4344]

You some of the best reactions....it's great to see how you have fun listening to the music.

[@susannewitt6112]

What a banger.

[@cryptoman9530]

Brings back some memories Angela! There were so many one hit wonders back then. Keep up the great work.

[@nickey66]

Great pic. This song actually hit #1 in 1983. It knocked Billy Jean by Michael Jackson out of the #1 spot then Beat It by Michael Jackson knocked Come on Eileen out of the #1 spot.

[@Jose-ih3ot]

Great reaction. Congratulations. 👏

[@anthonyrobertson2011]

The Royal Philharmonic Orquestra was a one hit wonder of the 80s, reaching number 10. Probably not many people remember that little ditty. I never hear about that song anymore.

[@miketierney7076]

Worked with a girl named Eileen. She. HATED. This. Song! Guys thought they were being funny, using it to hit on her. Met her several years later, married with a couple of kids, and I asked her about the song. She grinned real big, told her boyfriend she had ONE rule about music: NEVER play this song, LOL!!!

[@steve3291]

It's the same for Lorraine after Adele did 'Set fire to Lorraine'.

[@user-ix4hb4mt1i]

😂😆😂🤦

[@user-ix4hb4mt1i]

​@@steve3291😂🤣😆🙆

[@michaelv9929]

Definitely brings back memories from MTV…another 1 hit wonder that I love…..as much as your grooving 😉💃🏾❤️☮️🙏🏻

[@luisrodriguez-mb7cc]

Duran-Duran, Thompson Twins, Simple Minds, Petshop Boys, Double, Wham, Phil Collins and Genesis among the many British Artists that filled the Music Charts across the US during the 1980's.

[@sj6546]

I remember seeing the band at a club right after this came out. They were so excited just to be in the US.

[@josephmaestas5915]

LOVE YOUR COOL DANCE MOVES

[@ChicagoDB]

This song still holds up…👍🏻👍🏻

[@terrencelinnell4702]

One of your amazing reactions, loved it Angela,X

[@robusesutube]

A perfection

[@RVMaxtube]

Still a favorite of mine

[@joetallon4968]

This song always puts a smile on my face!

[@billgatt7816]

Love this tune

[@mikefurlong8268]

they were the only album i ever bought at 17 years old and it brought back a lot of memories thanks for that great reaction angela brilliant dancing sat down and miming to it another one hit wonder from the 80s was booker newbury the 3rd called lovetown i would love it if u reacted to that one love ur reactions best on youtube by far keep it up mike from england

[@philipquigley]

LOVE YOUR DANCING

[@thomass5169]

Totally agree.

[@rp7326]

I love your videos!

[@edford1693]

Loved this song when I 1st saw the video on MTV back in the day. I think that I have the 45 (RPM record) of it. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnthegreek5836]

Oh yes, I remember this song, it was a fun song

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

It was a great time to be alive. College was fun... no one cared about politics. It was all about meeting people, learning and partying. 👍🏾

[@user-ix4hb4mt1i]

Yep .. those were the days❤

[@user-Terry314]

You really enjoyed that. Good on'ya.

[@joehartmann9353]

I was in college when this came out. I liked it too.

[@openfor45]

This is one of my favorites when it was released. So GLAD you also enjoyed! Suggest 'Back When My Hair Was Short' - Gunhill Road from 1973.

[@PeterDay81]

Brum.

[@alexrafe2590]

I loved this song when it was a hit in America in the 80s. Thanks so much for bringing back the memories. Watching it on MTV l’d heard the group was from Scotland and figured the video was filmed on some street somewhere in Scotland. Little did I know that many years later I’d be buying a house on that road (Hayles Street) just a few streets over from Elephant & Castle in Southeast London. So no it wasn’t filmed in Scotland. That corner where they’re bopping in front of the shops is where Hayles Street ends at Brook Drive. It was the last place I lived in England after moving to Holland as part of a career change. I didn’t learn it had been filmed there until a couple of years before I moved away in 2018.

[@terryomalley1974]

The origins of the lead singer and the song are Ireland, nit Scotland.

[@alexrafe2590]

@@terryomalley1974 no indeed, the band’s from Birmingham it seems, and Siobhan Fahey was a member for a time. What an interesting time that era was.

[@_stardust62]

I worked with a one legged waitress at IHOP named Eileen 😁

[@thelegend302]

I have 1 hit wonder song to suggest. It's by a group called Re-flex and the song is The Politics of Dancing.

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

I actually suggested it in the May theme announcement video comments. It got as high as #24 but I think the fact that it isn’t widely known in the reaction channel sphere hurts its chances of making the cut. In other words, Angela has to supply the demand.

[@muitiman]

Real music with lyrics,words of emotions cant beat old school Day one Ataahua wahine mairi from Aotearoa new Zealand

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Oh Angela can you imagine being in a disco/club and this came on..the floor would just fill up we'd all sing along and do the dance moves that the brilliant Kevin Rowland did.. its still a mega banger after all these yrs..he still looks the same..less hair 🤣 but still stylish dressed and a cracking voice..just so you know they had a few more hits..not quite as big as this but still number ones..Geno..about Geno Washinton and Jackie Wilson said to name just 2..going to listen to pass the dutchie another fantastic hit🇬🇧💞✝️🙏🎶🎵🪕🎻

[@carlbaker7242]

Aww, this one was so much fun. Thanks. Excuse me i have let the recliner go on this one.

[@narlycat]

I always thought this song reminds me of an old song by The Monkees, off of their first album the song was called Saturday's Child? As a teenager in the 80s I could enjoy Come On Eileen and I had my older brother's Monkees records from the 60s as well. I used to jam to this song at full blast.

[@garya7893]

Its just FUN

[@richardmartin9565]

Fun song.

[@cliftonwoodman]

Still on my playlist in 2024.

[@pathickman7084]

Angela you love music like I love music

[@ajs41]

This is a great song but their previous UK number one Geno is even better in my opinion.

[@robinjohnston24]

Was just thinking the same

[@robincraft4682]

This is based on US charts not globally.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

From Belfast Ireland,, The Adventures "Broken Land"...Nuff Said.

[@simonwindebank4394]

That’s a great track

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@simonwindebank4394 Agreed.

[@brianwilkins7737]

Most played 80’s song of all time… Classic!!!

[@Jessedog11]

one of the best 1 hit wonders!

[@jaycuthbert5846]

For a second I was dancing with Angela groving with the song then I realized I was not.

[@jamesellis701]

This joke is better verbally I went to a party last night They played Jump, so I jumped They played I ran, so I ran They played come on Eileen, I got arrested

[@ninja_tony]

Lol

[@simonwindebank4394]

How many times the djs used to curse this song when they started stamping on the dance floor at the chorus(vinyl days) and the needle started jumping everywhere .

[@craigmcbride8226]

I wouldn't, no make that I couldn't trade anything for that decade of my life. Here's a suggestion: Slade, Run Run Away

[@richiesalazar6340]

I just noticed I like the new intro

[@mikec.looks4magic554]

In the 1940s my teenage Bobby soxer mom waited for hours to see Johnny Ray.

[@davidpalahinjak8954]

Banger! 😎🔥🤘🎸

[@ggwalker55]

Great track.

[@iainsimpson1836]

should take listen to their first LP, searching for the young soul rebels.

[@stevebrien1041]

This song to me always goes along with Tainted Love by Soft Cell

[@Dave-bq6gy]

Yes, great song!

[@SpaceCattttt]

I don't think it's just uplifting and danceable. It's also a deeply nostalgic and bittersweet song. Not to mention naughty! Overall, it's one of the greatest songs of the 80s and just about as good as music can get.

[@hazeltyler89]

They weren't from Ireland but from Birmingham England. Great reaction all the same. Fun group.

[@dggydddy59]

One of the most fabulous one hit wonders of the 80's was The Politics Of Dancing by ReFlex!!! Play it, you'll LOVE it!

[@hughcassidy2539]

What a performance, Dexy's weren't bad either

[@markgermana7574]

Angela mentions THE U.S. charts. Please Listen! :)

[@gabrielmcdonnell8699]

*ONE MORE TIME FOR THOSE IN THE BACK!*

[@wompa70]

Not sing along? Impossible! I started singing with the fiddle as soon as the drums came in.

[@davidbenge1938]

Great pop song..You should do Save Ferris version of this.

[@steveclarke4542]

In Scoland in 1985, could not avoid this song

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

They were definitely NOT a 1 hit wonder in other countries

[@johnbrowne2170]

I just like watching Angela dance.

[@randyobrien2836]

This is a catchy tune. Like Puttin on the Ritz.

[@lanagorgeous9485]

Big, big hit on MTV back in the day when MTV was all the rage for kids back then 😊

[@miamivicefanatic9736]

I Wanna Be a Cowboy (1986) by Boys Don't Cry.

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

Another one of that list could be That's the Way (I Like It) by KC and the Sunshine Band.

[@jamesellis701]

Any song that gets Angela dancing I'm good with

[@vickun]

FYI....I'm seeing some popular reactors being shut down recently for copyright issues. Not sure how you can protect yourself and your content....Love your channel and would hate to see it go

[@garyarnett1220]

The video about started a fashion trend of girls in bibs. Totally see why.

[@barrylarry9317]

Wasn't a 1 hit wonder they had more hits and are still performing and recording today

[@loadedorygun]

Man, as a teenager the sort of British Madonna look….mmmm! Overalls and no shirt? Top drip. And every once in a while you need a pop song with too rah loo rah eyy

[@mst3knislesfan1]

As far as 1 hit wonders of the 80s is concerned. I'd like to suggest a song that nobody has reacted to as far as I know. That's "The Curly Shuffle",by the Jump'n the saddle band. It is an homage to The Three Stooges.