@@jackfitzpatrick8173 Sorry but they are playing to a backing track at minimum. I'm a musician and have run sound for years. That is not a completely live performance. The sound is too full and mixed for what they have on stage. I'm sure they are playing along but we are also hearing a studio track. Here is a live version th-cam.com/video/C3rg4psdHxw/w-d-xo.html
@@robertgrayson4406 This to me is live but mixed down in a studio w/ dubbed embellishments, not unlike some of the more complex John Peel sessions. If they were playing to a backing track it would sound off, esp. with the technology of the time.
our family moved into a house when this was in the charts - my mum and dad couldn't afford carpets so when this came on the radio we all jumped up and down on the bare floor boards, dancing and stomping, making the biggest racket. We all laughed so much it actually hurt in your belly. It still makes me happy, it makes me slightly sad too - I miss them so much but I am forever grateful we had those days, no carpet, more noise and more fun. Thank you Dexy's for bringing us joy and laughter
Ahhh the Fabulous 80s when music was diverse original and fun. Loved it No better decade. This song was the epitome of that. Originality in the respect of having a billboard No 1 hit featuring banjo and violins and still forty years later being enjoyed at bars and weddings. Bravo Dexys well done
@@joeromack6188 People are allowed to make the innocent mistake of thinking the lead singer is the first noun in the title. Who gives a shit, I called Steven Tyler Aerosmith my entire childhood because of how acts are sold in the music business. Dickey Betts wasn't offended by being called an Allman his entire career, trust me.
Saudade dos anos 80. Uma época em que parece que vivíamos em uma outra dimensão. Época maravilhosa, amizades verdadeiras, música de verdade, melodias profundas, amor ao próximo. Tudo isso se foi, mas não o amor que sinto por essa época. Feliz de quem viveu essa época. Abraços aqui do Brasil.
@@abraham_benson_official Actually "Come On Eileen" took over number one from "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson. It held on for a week before Michael Jackson returned to the top of the chart with his "Beat It." & Not Billie Jean.
Ohh wow. I've watched QI for years and as soon as I heard that voice, I didn't even have to look at the screen to know it was her haha. Sandy, what a legend she is.
I knew a girl called Irene who still hates this song! It’s not even her name… Mind you… when I married my second wife called Karen, the registrar twice called her Carol and corrected herself. You guessed it, my first wife is called Carol.
This is probably one of the best live version of the song I know the other one was horrendous not sure if in that situation his voice kind of gave out but
@Uncle Gilbert I played back both versions side by side for fun, and yes the lead vocal track sounds identical, but the instruments and background vocals are not. For example the piano crescendo at 1:00 is completely different.
@Uncle Gilbert What are you even talking about? The cable is plugged in and going down the back of his leg. You also haven't addressed the piano yet. Don't be jerk.
@Scimmia It's not live tv, but it's also not the original studio song, more of a hybrid if anything. 3:20 is a complete improv from the lead. Banjo could be plugged into a wireless transmitter or simply tucked into his pants. Who knows, it doesn't matter, but this is definitely not the original studio version "simply stopped and started" like the other user suggests.
I never looked at this song closely for 41 years. I just danced and sang the only 3 words I knew. After reading about the origins and watching videos like this one… I understand it much better now. Brilliant. This is great art.
If I am driving for any length of time, I will eventually hear this song on the radio. Never get tired of it. I hope they had a good contract and get royalties regularly.
I wonder if the TV presenters - standing there in the presence of Dexys playing live - knew at the time what a legendary part of musical culture they were in the midst of witnessing.
during the first 30 seconds or so i was convinced this was a playback effort, mimicking against pre-recorded original song. Once the differences start kicking in..WOW! This was actually how good and tight they played. Real musicians
I will always remember this song blasting out my mum and dad's stereogram. Every disco I went to had that song playing , I done a few disco's as well. I played this folk love it!
que linda cancion a pesar que del año 82 no me canso de escuchar este tema muyyyyyyyyyyy lindo y recordar a mi querido hermano cuando eran jovencito y le gustaba esta cancion ahora esta en el cielo😪
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". 🎸🎷🥁🎶❤️
Come on Eileen Come on Eileen Poor old Johnny Ray Sounded sad upon the radio He moved a million hearts in mono Our mothers used To sing along, who'd blame them You're grown (a grown up), So grown (so grown up), now I must say more than ever (Come on Eileen) Toora loora toora loo rye aye And we can sing just like our fathers Come on Eileen, oh I swear (well he means) At this moment, you mean everything You in that dress, oh my thoughts I confess Verge on dirty Ah come on Eileen Come on Eileen These people round here Wear beaten down eyes Sunk in smoke dried faces Resigned to what their fate is But not us (no never), no not us (no never) We are far too young and clever Remember Toora loora toora loo rye aye Eileen I'll hum this tune forever Eileen I'll hum this tune forever Come on Eileen oh I swear (well he means) Ah come on, let's take off everything That pretty red dress, oh Eileen tell him yes Ah come on let's, Ah come on Eileen Come on Eileen oh I swear (well he means) At this moment you mean everything Come on Eileen too-loo rye-aye Come on Eileen too-loo rye-aye Toora toora-too-loora Oh, Eileen Oh, Eileen We are far too young and clever And things wont ever change I say toora loora toora loo rye aye Come on Eileen, oh I swear (well he means) At this moment, you mean everything to me You mean everything
C'est ça qu'on aime, des chansons qui font rêver, qui réjouisse. Celle-là en fait parti. Là, on voit bien que cela peut se concevoir dans une salle à manger avec des moyens simples.
So Glad,That I Came Across, This Live,Version,Of ("Come On, Eileen,".) By The Incredible Band. Brought Back,This ("Timeless,".) Classic Era Of Time,Really,Enjoyed, This Live, Performance.
I was quite surprised to find out that the young lady was actually Sandi Toksvig! She has been in the industry for a long time. It's good to have a career you enjoy!
This must be a very big coincidence, I was looking for this song from a top 80s and came across this show is where Neil Buchanan from my childhood show Art Attack was starring on it.
One of the great classics of the 80s...performed live!
I don't believe this is live but pre-recorded. I hear a brass section but there isn't one in the video.
@@robertgrayson4406 The brass could have been off camera. Unlike many performances of this sort *this* one clearly isn't just lip syncing.
@@jackfitzpatrick8173 Sorry but they are playing to a backing track at minimum. I'm a musician and have run sound for years. That is not a completely live performance. The sound is too full and mixed for what they have on stage. I'm sure they are playing along but we are also hearing a studio track. Here is a live version th-cam.com/video/C3rg4psdHxw/w-d-xo.html
@@jackfitzpatrick8173 nope
@@robertgrayson4406 This to me is live but mixed down in a studio w/ dubbed embellishments, not unlike some of the more complex John Peel sessions. If they were playing to a backing track it would sound off, esp. with the technology of the time.
March 2024 and this song still ROCKS!!
May 2024 too
@@llcortazar286 and July
@@peterjarratt8823 August anyone...? 😆😆😆
Jan 2025 here
This is one of the greatest pop nuggets of the twentieth century performed no less than live for all time!
One of most beautiful things I ever seen and hear
Brings back memories of senior year in high school.
2023 this song will never get old
I agree because I am a qualified lesbian
2024 y seguimos 🎉🎸🥁🎹🎧😎
Truth.
1 off the best record ever just don’t make them 💚🍀👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻like this anymore
I've never seen such a YOUNG Sandi Toksvig !!!
Before she got a bit bitter!
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She was 24!
geez, I didn't even realize that til I read this!
@@xr6ladShe didn't get bitter, she stopped taking cr@p.
MUSIC FOR LIFE. HERE IN 2025!!!!!
our family moved into a house when this was in the charts - my mum and dad couldn't afford carpets so when this came on the radio we all jumped up and down on the bare floor boards, dancing and stomping, making the biggest racket. We all laughed so much it actually hurt in your belly. It still makes me happy, it makes me slightly sad too - I miss them so much but I am forever grateful we had those days, no carpet, more noise and more fun. Thank you Dexy's for bringing us joy and laughter
What a great memory!
No matter how sad or low I feel, this song always puts a big smile on my face ❤
Me too because I am a qualified lesbian
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@@spkanava I am a woman
3:29 i like how she got startled there lol
No matter how lousy a day I'm having, hearing Come On Eileen can make me happy.
Me too because I am a qualified lesbian
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❤
I play it constantly in my ear buds at work. Day is so much smoother
Ahhh the Fabulous 80s when music was diverse original and fun. Loved it No better decade. This song was the epitome of that. Originality in the respect of having a billboard No 1 hit featuring banjo and violins and still forty years later being enjoyed at bars and weddings. Bravo Dexys well done
8 9.. 9
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It STILL is you old grump
A world that no longer exists.
This song, in my opinion, is one of the greatest masterpieces in so many ways ............of all time!
Seriously complex song. I’d put it on the level of Good Vibrations in that regard.
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Dexy every time he sings this song he puts his heart into it , great song
nobody in the Band is named "Dexy"
The lead singer of Dexys is named Kevin Rowland
@@joeromack6188 People are allowed to make the innocent mistake of thinking the lead singer is the first noun in the title. Who gives a shit, I called Steven Tyler Aerosmith my entire childhood because of how acts are sold in the music business. Dickey Betts wasn't offended by being called an Allman his entire career, trust me.
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This song and band brings back many happy memories for me, happy ones.
Remember dancing on pub tables in North Wales to this one back in the summer of 82!....along with 100's of scooterists!
Saudade dos anos 80. Uma época em que parece que vivíamos em uma outra dimensão. Época maravilhosa, amizades verdadeiras, música de verdade, melodias profundas, amor ao próximo.
Tudo isso se foi, mas não o amor que sinto por essa época. Feliz de quem viveu essa época.
Abraços aqui do Brasil.
This song reminds me of my friend colin who passed away a year ago, I'll never forget you my brother
Kevin Rowland una gran voz del rock que debería tener un sitio más importante en la escena musical.
This tune never got old to me.
Knocked Michael Jackson's Billy Jean off the charts for a couple months.
Actually Come on Eileen knocked off Billie Jean for only a week.
What a great versus compared to today's charts.
even the king gets knocked off sometimes
@@abraham_benson_official Actually "Come On Eileen" took over number one from "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson. It held on for a week before Michael Jackson returned to the top of the chart with his "Beat It." & Not Billie Jean.
@@youknowcrimedontpay9257 I know.
Ohh wow. I've watched QI for years and as soon as I heard that voice, I didn't even have to look at the screen to know it was her haha. Sandy, what a legend she is.
He escuchado esta canción 2789 veces y es que no me canso...casi siento que estuve allí mismo viéndolos en vivo, que cosa adictiva!
I’m Eileen,! Yes being a teenager this tormented us😂 but now I bloody love it 🥰
Yes, cos now you enjoy being come on.
I knew a girl called Irene who still hates this song! It’s not even her name…
Mind you… when I married my second wife called Karen, the registrar twice called her Carol and corrected herself.
You guessed it, my first wife is called Carol.
My daughter is named Eileen. She 40 yrs old.
This is probably one of the best live version of the song I know the other one was horrendous not sure if in that situation his voice kind of gave out but
Yeah it’s not live but still a good version.
@Uncle Gilbert how did you get that impression? they stop and start within the song and it's not the same version as the studio one.
@Uncle Gilbert I played back both versions side by side for fun, and yes the lead vocal track sounds identical, but the instruments and background vocals are not. For example the piano crescendo at 1:00 is completely different.
@Uncle Gilbert What are you even talking about? The cable is plugged in and going down the back of his leg. You also haven't addressed the piano yet. Don't be jerk.
@Scimmia It's not live tv, but it's also not the original studio song, more of a hybrid if anything. 3:20 is a complete improv from the lead. Banjo could be plugged into a wireless transmitter or simply tucked into his pants. Who knows, it doesn't matter, but this is definitely not the original studio version "simply stopped and started" like the other user suggests.
当時中学生だった。そう、これが音楽、、どうやったらこんなすごい曲が作れるのかいまだにわからない。。曲に命を吹き込む天才だ。
I never looked at this song closely for 41 years. I just danced and sang the only 3 words I knew. After reading about the origins and watching videos like this one… I understand it much better now. Brilliant. This is great art.
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this song was on permanent rotation for all weddings in the 80s and 90s/
Goat no less.
This is a great live version. Love that Phil Collins played drums with them on this recording.
one of my top 10 Songs. So many instruments and Tempi changens. No Chance to get bored. Well done Dexys Midnight Runners 🙂
If I am driving for any length of time, I will eventually hear this song on the radio. Never get tired of it. I hope they had a good contract and get royalties regularly.
Can’t quite figure out what a young Sandi Toksvig was doing there? Never noticed her being there before! Still, she seemed to be having fun!
She was the presenter of the show.
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the best live version of this song
I agree because I am a qualified lesbian
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I wonder if the TV presenters - standing there in the presence of Dexys playing live - knew at the time what a legendary part of musical culture they were in the midst of witnessing.
Mit første band, jeg blev forelsket i. Tak
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during the first 30 seconds or so i was convinced this was a playback effort, mimicking against pre-recorded original song. Once the differences start kicking in..WOW! This was actually how good and tight they played. Real musicians
there's a perceptible change in the sound at 3:21. then it comes back at 3:34. they were using a base to play over it.
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I will always remember this song blasting out my mum and dad's stereogram. Every disco I went to had that song playing , I done a few disco's as well. I played this folk love it!
Me too because I am a qualified lesbian
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This is an excellent version of this song. I never heard it before.
Incredible musicians especially the singer and drummer
The drums are pretty basic. Probably the most basic arrangement in the whole song.
Still watching this band in 2024
Yup, best pick me up tune!
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I saw Kev in Glasgow in the summer ...its was great
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Reminds me of Tommy boy.
Holy F. I could tell that was Sandi by her voice, but further by her hand movements while she talked!
que linda cancion a pesar que del año 82 no me canso de escuchar este tema muyyyyyyyyyyy lindo y recordar a mi querido hermano cuando eran jovencito y le gustaba esta cancion ahora esta en el cielo😪
Is that Sandi Toksvig, later host of QI?
Yup.
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for you dave brook miss you loads
This is a good example of how people's minds work so different and I'm so glad, I'm 67 and have always loved this song
Remember watching this on a Saturday morning age 8.
I keep expecting the Young Ones to burst in.
Ah, still just soooo great. An all time classic!
One of my favorite songs
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". 🎸🎷🥁🎶❤️
Come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
Poor old Johnny Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
He moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers used
To sing along, who'd blame them
You're grown (a grown up),
So grown (so grown up), now I must say more than ever
(Come on Eileen)
Toora loora toora loo rye aye
And we can sing just like our fathers
Come on Eileen, oh I swear (well he means)
At this moment, you mean everything
You in that dress, oh my thoughts I confess
Verge on dirty
Ah come on Eileen
Come on Eileen
These people round here
Wear beaten down eyes
Sunk in smoke dried faces
Resigned to what their fate is
But not us (no never), no not us (no never)
We are far too young and clever
Remember
Toora loora toora loo rye aye
Eileen I'll hum this tune forever
Eileen I'll hum this tune forever
Come on Eileen oh I swear (well he means)
Ah come on, let's take off everything
That pretty red dress, oh Eileen tell him yes
Ah come on let's, Ah come on Eileen
Come on Eileen oh I swear (well he means)
At this moment you mean everything
Come on Eileen too-loo rye-aye
Come on Eileen too-loo rye-aye
Toora toora-too-loora
Oh, Eileen
Oh, Eileen
We are far too young and clever
And things wont ever change
I say toora loora toora loo rye aye
Come on Eileen, oh I swear (well he means)
At this moment, you mean everything to me
You mean everything
Just added this to my playlist. My 3rd version of come on Eileen . Equals burning bridges from Kelly's heroes .
C'est ça qu'on aime, des chansons qui font rêver, qui réjouisse.
Celle-là en fait parti.
Là, on voit bien que cela peut se concevoir dans une salle à manger avec des moyens simples.
Is that a very young Sandy Toksvig trying to give the band advice?
3:28 poor gal with headphones on nearly scared herself when he started signing :D then danced like nothing happened hahahhaha
Un tema que siempre que lo escucho me saca una gran sonrisa, es genial
So Glad,That I Came Across,
This Live,Version,Of
("Come On, Eileen,".)
By The Incredible Band.
Brought Back,This ("Timeless,".) Classic Era Of Time,Really,Enjoyed,
This Live, Performance.
Top Tune
Saturday TV for the kids 17th July 1982
2023 still fantastic
This always reminds me of my late mother in law
RIP to your mother ln law 😂❤
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QI's Sandi Toksvig!
I was quite surprised to find out that the young lady was actually Sandi Toksvig! She has been in the industry for a long time. It's good to have a career you enjoy!
Definitely the Most Unusual Fashion Sense of any Group of People Ever.
Just got goosebumps watching this. Loved this song, this look and the tv programme. Sandwich quiz!
I don't know who decided to add Ethel to this video as some comic relief but it was brilliant, made the video more entertaining than it already was.
Kevin hamming his best. Bloke is a genius. This has to be the best version of the dirtiest song in the world.
What's it about??
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Literal yo bailando como la mujer de falda amarilla jajaja. Que hermosa canción 🤩
Greatest hit in the history of the UK (with "Blue Boy" from Orange Juice!)
I JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM ALL OVER AGAIN!YOU STILL GIVE ME GOOSE BUMPS!❤️❤️❤️
I remember singing along with this even though I didn't know one word except "Come on Eileen"
This must be a very big coincidence, I was looking for this song from a top 80s and came across this show is where Neil Buchanan from my childhood show Art Attack was starring on it.
I can see that Billy likes the way Sandi looks. He can’t stop looking at her while slightly smiling
With my 69 years I can only think of Eileen in the Dublin Disco.....
80s Love aquí en Lima verano del 82 ❤
I have never seen this before, thanks for sharing. It takes me back to driving the old chev.
This is such a cool song and performance! 😊
Best Live i've ever heard in years...
I love this song, thanks londonnnn
We are much too young and clever (or so it seemed) brilliant lyrics.
I’m 64 and remember when this song came out dang this is an incredible live version good stuff here
❤ And iv bn dancing to this for the last 40 year's 😮🎉❤
God I love this song 😭💜
❤❤
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que linda canción, me conmueve, salen lágrimas, que recuerdos de mi adolescencia y de mi AMOR PLATÓNICO.
"This it's for fun" nice way to stop a trouble 🤣🤣
What was the contribution of the woman in the yellow skirt?
I will always love this song!😊
My favorite was their debut on Saturday Night Live. Can’t find it anywhere. This will have to do.
One of my favorite “versions” of the song
Me too because I am a qualified lesbian
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Ala que canción tan bella, no la recordaba, linda, linda❤
Amazing live version
I taught with his brother at Woodway Park School!! He said the Runners were clean.
Mis respetos... Que grupo... La disciplina lleva muy lejos a las personas... Ellos dieron ejemplo... Felicidades
Son geniales un tema buenísimo no me canso de escucharla son todos buenisimos en su papel gracias gracias
Never found this version till just now. Pretty killer!
Omg, that's Sandy Toksvid?? Awesome. Love her.
Incredible Video with Dexys Midnight Runners, This is Called, Come on Eileen!😎
This has got to be the ultimate one hit wonder.
It is a very good song. Deserves all the success it got.
They had quite a few hits and wrote great albums. You know nothing.
@@jimwolfgang9433 To be fair, Walter may be coming from an American perspective. Dexy's did nothing over there other than this bangin' tune!