The Chaotic Story Of Dexys Midnight Runners & "Come On Eileen" • Discoverology

The Chaotic Story Of Dexys Midnight Runners & “Come On Eileen”

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When faced with the phrase “One Hit Wonder” Dexys Midnight Runners would be one of the first bands to come to most minds. Their megahit “Come On Eileen” is one of the eternal dancefloor fillers. So who were Dexys Midnight Runners? Why did they go through sixteen members before their worldwide smash?

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