Dexys - Come On Eileen (Jools Annual Hootenanny 2013)

On Air: 31 Dec 2012
** Credits and Very Special Thanks to TheBox.bz and to original TV capper **

[@BookimCrocker]

Met my future wife, whilst dancing on a table in a Spanish bar to this absolute classic. 39 years two children and one grandchild later; thank you Dexys !

[@mooneulogy8717]

If that's her in your pic you did damn well. If it's your daughter I apologize.

[@BookimCrocker]

@@mooneulogy8717 Haha. The person in my pic was exactly one year old when Come On Eileen released. Sadly therefore, not my wife. Definately not related, but a superb TV presenter.

[@mooneulogy8717]

@@BookimCrocker lol didn't want to offend. I'm sure she's even even better than the girl in the pic.

[@BookimCrocker]

@@mooneulogy8717 No offence. Quite the opposite in fact . And thanks o)

[@davidp4043]

Lovely story👌

[@wordslikebugger]

Understandably many groups change the key of songs to reflect an ageing voice - I don’t think I’ve heard it done it better than this. That Kevin retains his ability to entertain in the same way several tones down is testimony to his singular talent. And just look at how great this lot look. Dignified eccentricity. Lovely.

[@kingbolo4579]

Plus fours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hughwilloughby8590]

Absolutely agree!

[@dudeonyoutube]

Try the School of Rock version.

[@biden1]

I love when 80s singers are still just as eccentric in their behavior and dress 40 years on and having/spreading the same fun

[@Spellbound-fy2ts]

Definitely!!!! Sadly people these days (new ones) don’t make good music like this!!!

[@wass006]

Classic music 40 years on

[@razzledcroaker3678]

Despite what the one-hit status of Dexys in the U.S. might be, Kevin Rowland is a true musical genius. His 3rd and final album with Dexys, "Don't Stand Me Down," is a masterpiece of 80s pop and, in my opinion, one of the greatest albums of the era (it even has a 12-minute epic in "What She's Like"). A shame he's only recognized for this one song.

[@jonesjones4036]

@@Spellbound-fy2ts the odd one comes out but very very rarely

[@redacted2275]

@@razzledcroaker3678 Yes. It was so ambitious that it killed the band's career and it had two different mixes released. It is treated as it should: an outstanding album. "DTMD" and their debut album were landmarks in UK's pop music.

[@jerry6804]

He's gotten older but still as energetic. Love it

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

He’s only like 67 years old.

[@Chris-o3m7y]

That's how life normally tends to pan out 🤣🤣

[@xfoolsgoldx]

This song is a masterpiece 💙💙💙✌

[@brendadrumm9451]

The intro is an old song called endearing love charms x

[@philipleworthy7871]

The voice, the eccentricity - Kevin Rowland has still got it.

[@yorkiesteve9453]

Has he? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWTVmGemqMl7rtk&ab_channel=DexysMidnightRunVEVO

[@ddelaney712]

Thank you Dexy's for such wonderful songs over the years. And this, the crown jewel of those halcyon days. From a now 47 year old, that has enjoyed this song in so many ways over so many years. Thank you Kevin, thank you Dexy's.

[@sylvianneterdeur7811]

J aimerais savoir si le groupe dyxi s ce produit toujours en concert ou dans des soirée privée sur demande...? Ce groupes reste au top pour moi, malgré les années passées....pouvez vous me renseigner ? Merci d'afvance. Et merci Dexy s après toutes ces années...🙂 de toujours nous faire rêver, vous rester inoubliables....💖😍👌🏽Dexi s 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@sylvianneterdeur7811]

Dexy s pardonner moi pour la faute de frappe 🙄🙂

[@iohall]

It what other ways have you enjoyed this song other than listening

[@garycook413]

This is surely my favourite song ever: reminds me of my childhood, alongside being truly and utterly awesome

[@mustangjane1610]

A favorite of my late husband. Good memories.

[@josephperkins4080]

😞i am sorry for your loss.Hugs 🤗

[@teddyirons8240]

@@josephperkins4080 Me too

[@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046]

The best and we still have a club in L A that plays great music like this!

[@QuelTipoSulTubo]

Sorry for your loss, he's banging to this in another world!!

[@donttrackmegoogle]

It's okay, he won't ever have to hear this ear cancer anymore... Unless he's in hell........... shit.

[@Sam_Green____4114]

" Poor old Johnny Ray ! Sounded sad upon the radio ! Broke a million in hearts in Mono ! Our Mothers cried ! And sang along , who'd blame them !!! " One of the best opening lyrics to a song ,if not the best , ever written !!

[@richardfamous6466]

For me it’s a tie with “it was Christmas Eve, Babe, in the drunk tank.”

[@robertsboysgaming6487]

Love the reworked line "we were far too youn and clever....or so we thought" classic song by a absolutely fantastic and underated band

[@martynoliver9698]

Still as good as when I heard it in 1982.....I'm 50 in December and the memories this song evokes is brilliant!!!!!

[@riggt3]

What’s not to love about this song puts a smile on your face

[@99999racerx]

This is so bittersweet now...Dexys is now singing the song that makes “our mothers cry,” but ,damn, I loved this joint back in the day as a junior in high school.

[@annonymous980]

Great song.

[@Coneman3]

Takes me right back to first year in secondary school.

[@philharrison8857]

Slower and more sedate than the original - BUT JUST AS EPIC! Absolutely love it! Just goes to show even as they grow older, true musicians despite not necessarily have what it takes to perform as "lively" as they once did, but they can STILL PERFORM & ENTERTAIN!! Jules' face lit up like that says it all!!

[@TBK1966.]

Fantastic stuff. Was lucky enough to have seen Dexys perform live in the 80s. Great then, great now.

[@annlonsdale]

Seen them live a few times always fantastic as usual

[@seangallactico11]

Kevin is unique! Brilliant artist amongst many artists who pale into comparison due to the originality of this very talented individual...respect 👍

[@antostomp]

Love the audience and Performers...all dressed to the nines'...real pleasure to watch and listen to this hit

[@fanollavecontrovencio3956]

I cried listening to this interpretation, great 80's memories...Saludos desde Colombia Sudamerica

[@stewartquark1661]

I don't blame you friend....

[@bluewonder136]

Stunning version

[@maccabbee2014]

Kevin is amazing. I'm seeing performers in my age group having the class and voice not to give up. Jools is always fun to watch.

[@NorthernsoulBoy63]

Fantastic voice and undoubtedly a great talent from 80s till now

[@breigesheppard8339]

I just absolutely love this song 1 off the best songs in the 80s 👏👏👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍀🙏🏻

[@wilkesysublime]

That's absolutely bloody perfect, Dexi's don't get half the love they deserve

[@parkermcelroy6150]

Loved it when he changed the lyric we were far too young and clever...or so we thought.

[@maureenfluffybuns9422]

This beautiful tune should be on there ritually Jules's face is a picture of happiness :-) I was in awe watching it that night was a treat

[@Hellwyck]

Jools'

[@ddelaney712]

Was 10 when it was released. Reminds me of summer days and youth. Thank you Roland. Thank you Dexy's. From a major fan of this song, summer days and youthful optimism.

[@victorelvidge3457]

omg he still has that unique voice

[@marsamgod73]

Kevin Rowland, straight off a 1930's golf course here

[@sonny1987100]

or is it grouco marx?

[@cathyskywalker77]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mcfcguvnors]

thognt hed got that from reeves n mortimers mulligan & ohare

[@roandcheetoh]

@@sonny1987100 I was thinking the same thing! I thought he looked like older Groucho from the waist up and young Groucho from the waist down in the plus fours. Fantastic!

[@gloriatg100]

@@sonny1987100 LMAO I was thinking the same thing

[@Mona.Lisa1503]

The best time, with the best groups and songs.

[@anzarudin]

Ohhh...brother...those sweet times when musics were an expression of love and passion...

[@WELLSIANA62]

this man musically is a genius , time will judge him , buy any album ..different

[@peterwhent66]

A complete one off. Totally original and not afraid to go right out there with his music.

[@redacted2275]

Kevin had some bumps in his career that he acknowledged in a recent past... I'm happy that Dexys came back, I would've hate seeing Rowland only being remembered as the "80's guy in a dress in the 90's" or the "eccentric one hit wonder". The press can be ruthless. When I saw their debut album and "Don't Stand Me Down" featured on the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" in 2007 I knew the full recognition would come sooner or later.

[@tiode649]

Muito bom , tocava nas rádios de rock no Brasil nos anos 80 !!!

[@KM-mv3qr]

Number 1 on our wedding day, 28th August 1982.! Hard work dancing to it in a wedding dress!lol! Xxx

[@hopebgood]

No dungarees then? ;)

[@KM-mv3qr]

@@hopebgood ha! No, that would have been a good idea!

[@hopebgood]

Glad you both had a great day. xx

[@KM-mv3qr]

@@hopebgood aww, thanks!

[@thiagogfalcao]

What a great song!

[@jlebrun413]

I dont care what anyone says ya of course he wont be able to play in the same pitch as 35 years back nobody would but this was a great song back then and for them to put on such a good performance......hats off to you gents.....loved every second of it!!!!

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

Of course age will affect your voice but he still having fun

[@Clodhopping]

True👍 Billy Joel transposes a lot of songs down a step or two. Better that than straining for notes

[@koryi2997]

Love being an old dude looking back. Doing that finger pointing dance with a drink in hand... everyone will be with me at some point

[@edrosnoski7887]

Awesome , I listened to and watched this over and over !

[@philruane5910]

Bought this aged 16, danced wi me wife of 27 years, our two kids, my sister , me nephew n me mum at a family wedding. Im 56 now.

[@Chief2Moon]

If they sing this 40yrs from now we'll STILL like it

[@joanbennett2430]

Can honestly say this was the best hootenanny of my life 2012 … 🎉x

[@emilymitchell8244]

One of my favourite nostalgic songs of all time, great time in the 80's.

[@andyg4082]

New years eve in the early 80s This was always played. God I miss those days. 😔

[@maggiereardon7134]

There needs to be more music like this

[@khaladsaad.al-mowallad6532]

Come on, Eileen Come on, Eileen Poor old Johnnie Ray Sounded sad upon the radio… Come On Eileen" is a song by the English group Dexys Midnight Runners (credited to Dexys Midnight Runners and the Emerald Express), released in the United Kingdom in June 1982[3] as a single from their second studio album Too-Rye-Ay. It reached number one in the United States and was their second number one hit in the UK, following 1980's "Geno".🥁🎷🎸🎶❤️

[@flyer1658]

Here's to every amazing night at weddings, nightclubs and parties when this classic get the room singing together ❤

[@gatofsh8018]

Estou em lágrimas vendo esta maravilhosa canção!!

[@Mikasaa349]

They're so adorable, I was born in the wrong decade!

[@CatsandJp]

Besides the 50/60s the 80s were the best eras of music for fun and especially 80s eccentric dress.

[@chocolatesupport]

For doing this as long as they have been doing so, they're great, and the lead's voice, though lower, is completely in control and his style.

[@amethystanne4586]

“….. I will hum this song forever….” Yeah,that has happened. It ran through my head on a loop several work days last month.

[@algardner5228]

my mom's favorite song. r.i.p mom.miss you

[@kings-bay-2902]

Thank you for posting this , awsome

[@crazymnky99]

this made me sooooo happy

[@comedyforage]

I was at a party the other day. DJ played "Jump" so I jumped. DJ played "Shout" so I shouted. DJ played "Come On Eileen" and I was asked to leave.

[@ELVIS1975T]

+comedyforage :)))

[@charlesjensen7918]

You're Hillarious Mr. Bacon.

[@ninakoorndijk1725]

Charles Jensen yes

[@twobitloser7353]

Omg did that happen? ;-)

[@kamuzu]

Pure Gold......Emergency Bacon...Pure Gold

[@alanoneill3065]

I think its taken for granted, but it should be emphasised...Kevin has an incredible, unique voice

[@BobbyParker-z7e]

My god , my childhood back again, love

[@Steve-up5zn]

Love to Kevin Rowland. What a poem of a man.

[@nialloneill5097]

In each of our lives there are always moments of great joy and sadness that grab our souls, moments that remain immortal, for we carry them with us to other vistas in other worlds. This performance is right up there, for the poignancy and importance of New Year, Jool's ability to find turns like this for this night of nights...as we reflect on what hath been, and what is yet to come, the crowd's demeanour and appreciation of this classic...and perhaps the fact that it was then neither too old, yet old enough to create nostalgia...from 1982, a time when British society was still mostly working class and could relate to the song and video, a link to the past even then...the novelty of pop heroes, and guey-eyed housewives and screaming teenage girls from the 60's...red terraced housing blocks...the sense of communities and busy high streets...bound by poverty and a shared existence in which problems were sang over by the free fighting spirit of the nation's masses...and voiced by staunch unionists who fought for truth and justice...and rejoiced in pubs and clubs up and down the UK...we were all in love with Eileen and wished to our hearts out to her...then walk into the sunset and a happy ever existence...come on Eileen...come on beautiful everlasting life...for which we oft unknowingly and subtly strive...a great performance too by Dexys...he still has the voice, the ability to perform, and please the crowd...so for almost 5 minutes of bliss we can forget the rest of a dreary troubled year...and we might dare to look up to the red glow of promise in the sky...and look forward with faith in an time hereafter, full of joy dance and laughter...as at times we had during some of the post war yrs. This song perhaps epitomises that desire for eternal joy and freedom whilst containing hints of pain and nostalgia...as did Vera Lynn's the White Cliff's of Dover and Sally... generational songs that contained the heartache and love of millions...at a time when there was a community. Interestingly, it was only a few yrs later that Thatcher began to savagely and brutishly destroy this community spirit...and steal the joy, lifestyle and jobs of the working classes...so much so...this song is an anthem for what was...but perhaps what can be again...one day, when we meet again. Great performance by Dexys who never seem to age...may they live on...and all those common folk who learnt to get by with so little...yet still managed to find happiness through dance or a song from time to time...come on EILLLLEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@nialloneill5097]

Then there was the year that for the finale he had the guy on who sung you're everywhere and nowhere baby...a 70s and 80s classic...Jeff Beck I think...Hi Ho Silver Lining...that's was obvious! Classics...and wondrous moments in time...thanks Jools for your wise choices and the joy you have brought the people...may this joy live on!

[@tasteofmusic6915]

This is the coolest thing ever

[@beckycoggan464]

Who among the ahem, middling years generation haven't danced drunkenly to this? Absolute classic 👌

[@rw8733]

I look back and smile. 🤓👍

[@martynoliver9698]

Ohhh ive done a shuffle across the floor to this loads of tines 😅😅😊

[@bope1617]

It is a genuine song. It can become something as tradicional as one country song. It is art.

[@78uksub]

Thanks for everything Kevin, you'll never know what you did for me.

[@omarjhernandezv]

Wow! que espectacular presentación extraordinario...Felicitaciónes a todos que buenos son, disfruto este video con una de Wisky, bien vale la pena saludos cordiales desde San José Barquisimeto Venezuela...!

[@SmallerLives]

Genius doesn't get any bigger than Kevin Rowland. What a talent, what an absolute legend!!!

[@nicholaskovacs207]

I will give them credit for having a go...always a difficult song to perform live n lets not forget the vocalist is about 30 years older now....the song is a classic and its the sentimental value here that matters to the audience and us viewers😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Ryan-en4yh]

Almost 40 years you mean

[@nicholaskovacs207]

@@Ryan-en4yh lol this performance was in 2013.....so at the time of this performance the vocalist was 30 years older than he was when the song " come on eileen"was first released🤗🤗

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

Hey Nick.. Yes what a classic this song is. I remember when it came out and shot to the top of the charts for a few months. I loved it then and still love it now. Makes all us boomers smile. Take good care and peace to you from beautiful Toronto Canada.

[@Fractalite]

Having a go ? Seriously ? It was a different version, a current rendition. His voice is still in very fine form . He was hitting all the notes.

[@thepapapossum7660]

@@Fractalite no disrespect mate..it sounds o.k but father time gets everyone...its a bit like watching paul McCartney live...more of a sentimental thing🤔🤔 thats just my opinion...cheers🤗🤗

[@ljc6535]

Well that took me back being 20 and brought a smile to my face and sadness of the time passed and sitting here at 58 early hours can't sleep due to pain. .oh if only we could turn back time ,even for just a day .

[@rajivmac4034]

Hope you are feeling better.

[@ljc6535]

@@rajivmac4034 thankyou ..good days and bad .

[@AkarshanSatsangi97]

I love how the audience isnt recording the performance, they're enjoying the moment. So lovely

[@willpower5789]

Akarshan Satsangi don't think they have the chance to

[@therealdoge4760]

Most of the people there look above 25 so they abviously wouldn't

[@theknightwhosaysni1356]

They are intelligent to know it's on TV so they can get it on again from there - unlike some dumbfucks I see filming at festivals I'm watching live on TV

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

@@theknightwhosaysni1356 Us "dullforks" are merely saving precious memories of our youth, so as we can show our future Grandchildren how hip and cool we were, in our Day. Something tells me "hip" and "cool" will be synonymous, with "dumbfuck", in the not so distant future.

[@makeyourself1988]

Akarshan Satsangi also probably not allowed too

[@jrb5353]

wonderful version........Dexys meets Squeeze.......fantastic feel

[@samanthagillies4224]

Love this, make me so happy.

[@teresarondo7398]

no me cansare de escuchar este tema tan bonito recordando a mi hermano que le gustada este tema de este grupo

[@sprngh2o]

Still has the great pipes...WOW....

[@CarolAnnRunham]

I love this song

[@lesward76]

Since discovering this video...A very big thank you to the poster of this. 40 years old and this takes me right back to my grandads house at Christmas. I was 5 or 6. Wonderful memories and I know I have been lucky. If I was in that studio when this was recorded I think I'd out do Keith Allen in the submerged in the music dance. Love it.

[@TheGRStars]

+Les Ward TheGRStars Team have to thank you

[@soldierski1669]

I love this, but feel old. Thank you for posting this.

[@thelolguy007]

Just a legend song 👏

[@thedoughouse8402]

One of the best songs ever... this and Aha's Take On Me

[@kbflorida888]

Most DJ’s will say at weddings for all the decades of music to choose from, whenever they play 80’s music the dance floor fills.

[@Coneman3]

I think it was the best decade, especially 80-87. Last few years was hit and miss.

[@disneydorks6396]

OMG! Too Awesome! This one is the best ever!

[@chrisrowl5001]

This has got to be the most played nightclub song in the history of nightclubs

[@Barbar-barbaro]

This man is definitely not the greatest singer in the world, but by god is his energy infectious

[@dondee5439]

He sounded pretty good here. Not bad after 31 years.

[@richardannett30]

I had my first kiss to this song. Magical memories.

[@bencurry5295]

Thoroughly enjoyed this,Brilliant thank you 😀✌

[@garythompson2692]

This is just quality this, the more I watch it, just relates to everything, already commented, but we'll done dexys love yous

[@BenCulture]

Or, "How to Age Gracefully" They've lowered the key (it's a VERY high melody), but in this lower key Kevin sings strong and in tune.

[@sodd1000]

Sings weak really

[@sb9246]

@@sodd1000 better than the live version one KZbin, I apologise to your ears if you go to listen to it.

[@mystygry1]

C est cool de les revoir depuis toutes ces annees

[@Jim-ok9zi]

With out doubt one of the best songs to come out of the 80s. This is the work of a genius a master of his craft.

[@rw8733]

I was 17. A great time to grow up.

[@masterRabbit78]

Came across this video by chance couple of months ago and now I watch it every time when I'm on KZbin

[@xfoolsgoldx]

Classic 80s, Love it👊

[@diptipatel525]

*I loved this.*

[@isabelrossvergara5612]

2:38 that smile though

[@Ynvme2013]

YIKES LOL

[@amandaa5104]

lol

[@shaun2urz]

That's his standard look when trying to multitask......forced grin at the camera whilst playing the piano. Jools is good at both......just not at the same time...

[@davidhallahan8962]

Very serial killer there Jools haha

[@bednarqiezanegyo2811]

School disco ...amazing days meeting older lady's .... A favorite of my late husband. Good memories. He has to be the only man alive that ever managed to pull off looking cool in dungarees lol

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Wow. Tons of beautiful ladies.

[@jonblake9163]

You Britts wrote some of the most fantastic tunes for Mankind..thanks!

[@pmr237]

What a performance amazing artist!

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

Do you love me?

[@Ilikecats400]

@@ijustdidahugeshit 1 year later

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

@@Ilikecats400 I am a qualified lesbian

[@lindajinks5530]

Sounds incredible with the horn section.

[@kasimsultonfan]

Kevin Rowland. Man's a genius. Always was , always will be.

[@jamesanthonywhite8359]

Always loved this song as a young child,sad and great memory's,thank you4 the memory's again,peace,love.

[@denisemeshel8233]

Love it!!

[@t2d748]

31 years had passed but their ability to put on a show hasnt changed a day.

[@grum4446]

Well said 😊

[@gillianwignall5397]

Get lost it was rubbish