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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@BookimCrocker

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@BookimCrocker

2 жыл бұрын

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

@davidp4043

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely story👌

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@wass006

3 жыл бұрын

Classic music 40 years on

@razzledcroaker3678

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@redacted2275

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@hughwilloughby8590

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree!

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

@_thebusphotograher_cali

3 жыл бұрын

He’s only like 67 years old.

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

@yorkiesteve9453

Жыл бұрын

Has he? kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWemyZapo8euqNo.html&ab_channel=DexysMidnightRunVEVO

" 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 !!

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

4 жыл бұрын

Great song.

@Coneman3

3 жыл бұрын

Takes me right back to first year in secondary school.

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

This song is a masterpiece 💙💙💙✌

@brendadrumm9451

2 жыл бұрын

The intro is an old song called endearing love charms x

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

Dexy s pardonner moi pour la faute de frappe 🙄🙂

@Iohall

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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!!

A favorite of my late husband. Good memories.

@josephperkins4080

4 жыл бұрын

😞i am sorry for your loss.Hugs 🤗

@teddyirons8240

4 жыл бұрын

@@josephperkins4080 Me too

@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046

4 жыл бұрын

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

@QuelTipoSulTubo

4 жыл бұрын

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

@donttrackmegoogle

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

8 жыл бұрын

+comedyforage :)))

@charlesjensen7918

6 жыл бұрын

You're Hillarious Mr. Bacon.

@ninakoorndijk1725

6 жыл бұрын

Charles Jensen yes

@twobitloser7353

6 жыл бұрын

Omg did that happen? ;-)

@kamuzu

6 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@sonny1987100

4 жыл бұрын

or is it grouco marx?

@cathyskywalker77

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@mcfcguvnors

4 жыл бұрын

thognt hed got that from reeves n mortimers mulligan & ohare

@roandcheetoh

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

@@sonny1987100 LMAO I was thinking the same thing

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.

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

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

@annlonsdale

4 ай бұрын

Seen them live a few times always fantastic as usual

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

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

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

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

@hopebgood

4 жыл бұрын

No dungarees then? ;)

@KM-mv3qr

4 жыл бұрын

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

@hopebgood

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you both had a great day. xx

@KM-mv3qr

4 жыл бұрын

@@hopebgood aww, thanks!

omg he still has that unique voice

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

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

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

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

@willpower5789

6 жыл бұрын

Akarshan Satsangi don't think they have the chance to

@therealdoge4760

5 жыл бұрын

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

@theknightwhosaysni1356

5 жыл бұрын

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

5 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

Akarshan Satsangi also probably not allowed too

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

@peterwhent66

5 жыл бұрын

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

@redacted2275

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

4 жыл бұрын

Jools'

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

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

@stewartquark1661

4 жыл бұрын

I don't blame you friend....

@bluewonder136

2 жыл бұрын

Stunning version

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.

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@Clodhopping

Жыл бұрын

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

Almost 40 years you mean

@nicholaskovacs207

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@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🤗🤗

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

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.

There needs to be more music like this

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you are feeling better.

@ljc6535

3 жыл бұрын

@@rajivmac4034 thankyou ..good days and bad .

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

@rw8733

Жыл бұрын

I look back and smile. 🤓👍

What a great song!

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

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

The best time, with the best groups and songs.

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

8 жыл бұрын

+Les Ward TheGRStars Team have to thank you

What a fucking tune

@ninakoorndijk1725

6 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Cooper no its not!!

This is so cool. Rowland has always done things his way

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

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

Thoroughly enjoyed this,Brilliant thank you 😀✌

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

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

Thank you for posting this , awsome

How can you dislike it? Great song!

@josephperkins4080

4 жыл бұрын

Easy be a millenial raised an 2 beat music and nonsensical songs thats how.

@lobitome

4 жыл бұрын

It is a great song, but not a great version. And I am nowhere close to a millineal.

@Mike-ir9fx

Жыл бұрын

If you don't like this, you clearly don't like music♥️

That was a stunning performance,80s music best ever

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

Sounds incredible with the horn section.

This is the coolest thing ever

this made me sooooo happy

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

I remember going college in some jeans dungarees n getting called a Dexy midnight runner!! Classic!! 😂😂😂

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

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

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

Just like how involved the audience was... what a happy day this was😊

Even though my names Alayne, I still get called 'Eileen'! LOL LOVE this song SO much & lovin' his nails!!! :)

What a performance amazing artist!

@ijustdidahugeshit

Жыл бұрын

Do you love me?

@Ilikecats400

7 ай бұрын

@@ijustdidahugeshit 1 year later

@ijustdidahugeshit

7 ай бұрын

@@Ilikecats400 I am a qualified lesbian

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

@grum4446

4 жыл бұрын

Well said 😊

@gillianwignall5397

4 жыл бұрын

Get lost it was rubbish

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

I'm 19 and I first heard this song in the movie the perks of being a wall flower (great movie with greater music) and I've been obsessed with it since haha all of my friends know the song because of me lol I wish I would've had the chance to grow up to music like this

@tobiasmayer4185

8 жыл бұрын

same!

@ashleighjones9886

7 жыл бұрын

Genesis Rodriguez I first heard it in 'get him to the greek' and am in love with the song

@williamdoyle1108

6 жыл бұрын

Heard it a lot growing up in England. Song always gets played at any type of party over here lol.

@HIMMYK52

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah

Just a legend song 👏

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

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

Love how he looks like a millionaire ... no more raggedy overalls for him now!

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...!

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

This is the song that I will play at my funeral!! Beautiful,funny,sad, just like life itself, be happy people, this is it!!😭😂♥️

Love it!!

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

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

Awesome and classic ! What a party !

Love this, make me so happy.

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

Absolutely brilliant

Great to see one of the Dubliner's dancing there. It's music that gives you longevity. Loved it. Thanks.

2:38 that smile though

@Ynvme2013

5 жыл бұрын

YIKES LOL

@amandaa5104

5 жыл бұрын

lol

@shaun2urz

5 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Very serial killer there Jools haha

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

Жыл бұрын

I was 17. A great time to grow up.

This is total class generating an incredible atmosphere

This is so amazing!!

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

3 жыл бұрын

Sings weak really

@sb9246

2 жыл бұрын

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

This out does the busy radio version by far. What a great vocal line(s) this song has.

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

La mas hermosa rola de mi juventud..... Gracias gracias y gracias