2024 Vinyl Purchase Revisit 4/12
#NowPlaying: 'Too-Rye-Ay' by Dexys Midnight Runners (1982 - 'As it should have sounded' 2022 Remaster).
A great blend of soul, pop, New Wave and folk. Owned this at release but lost it in the intervening 40 years. I can now appreciate what a great album this is.
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The Brain DJ, rambling through the music of the yesteryears, has another surprise –
Dexy's Midnight Runners, "Geno" (1980)
That's Geno Washington, for all you fans of British 60s soul …
Song of the Day - No 514
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS - COME ON EILEEN
Released in 1982, this Celtic-folk inspired pop song became a global phenomenon. Featured on their album "Too-Rye-Ay," it topped charts in multiple countries, winning a Brit Award for Best British Single. Its infectious energy and distinctive sound make it a timeless classic.
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The Romantics- What I Like About You
Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
Huey Lewis and the News - The Power of Love
Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams Come True
Katrina & the Waves - Walking On Sunshine
Dexys Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen
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Song of the Day - No 367
Dexys Midnight Runners - Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)
Covered by Dexys Midnight Runners, "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)" featured on their 1982 album Too-Rye-Ay, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart. The song showcases the band's energetic style and is a prominent example of their musical prowess.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikosOQrF_zk
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