Name: Too Rye Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland
Brand: Dexys Midnight Runners
SKU: 602547444769
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3 (126 reviews)

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For one brief moment, Dexy's exploded into America's consciousness -- and what a song to do it with! "Come on Eileen" combines ramalama rock & roll, soul delivery, and Celtic/country flavor into a perfect musical fusion and an irresistible U.K. and U.S. number one hit. The rest of the album is nearly as successful, with quite a few numbers that should have matched "Come on Eileen"'s fame. Given that song's obvious debt to Van Morrison's similar fusions, it's no surprise that Dexy's tipped their hat with a great cover of Morrison's "Jackie Wilson Said," another big British single. Throughout the album, Rowland's distinct, unique voice takes the fore, but the revamped Dexy's lineup proves it was the original version's equal, if not better. Given that only trombonist Big Jimmy Patterson remained, and even then only for two tracks, recruiting a new band able to create the "Celtic soul" Rowland dreamed about turned out to be exactly the right move. Excellently produced by Rowland and the legendary Clive Langer/Alan Winstanley production team, Too-Rye-Ay sounds like an old soul revue recorded on-stage, no doubt an intentional goal. Other highlights include the opening jaunt "The Celtic Soul Brothers," which just about says it all both in title and delivery; the slow swirl of "All in All," and the vicious ballad "Liars A to E."
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1. The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You)

by Dexys Midnight Runners

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
Mick Billingham
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Katie Kissoon
Carol Kenyon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Brennan
Helen O'hara; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: Mick Billingham
Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Primary Artist: Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Seb Shelton
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Carol Kenyon
Big Jim Paterson
Brian Maurice
Giorgio Kilkenny
Micky Billingham
Samantha Brown; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Kevin Rowland
Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
Mick Billingham
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

2. Let's Make This Precious

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Carol Kenyon
Katie Kissoon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Helen O'hara
Steve Brennan; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Carol Kenyon
Seb Shelton
Samantha Brown
Micky Billingham
Giorgio Kilkenny
Brian Maurice
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Kevin Rowland
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

3. All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz)

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Carol Kenyon
Katie Kissoon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Helen O'hara
Steve Brennan; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Carol Kenyon
Seb Shelton
Samantha Brown
Micky Billingham
Giorgio Kilkenny
Brian Maurice
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Kevin Rowland
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

4. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Additional Vocals: Carol Kenyon
Katie Kissoon
Samantha Brown; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Brennan
Helen O'hara; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Performer: Carol Kenyon
Seb Shelton
Samantha Brown
Micky Billingham
Giorgio Kilkenny
Brian Maurice
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Kevin Rowland
Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Van Morrison; Other

5. Old

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Carol Kenyon
Katie Kissoon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Helen O'hara
Steve Brennan; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Carol Kenyon
Seb Shelton
Samantha Brown
Micky Billingham
Giorgio Kilkenny
Brian Maurice
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Kevin Rowland
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

6. Plan B

by Dexys Midnight Runners

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Additional Vocals: Carol Kenyon
Samantha Brown
Katie Kissoon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Helen O'hara
Steve Brennan; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Performer: Seb Shelton
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Carol Kenyon
Big Jim Paterson
Brian Maurice
Giorgio Kilkenny
Micky Billingham
Samantha Brown; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Primary Artist: Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Producer: Clive Langer
Kevin Rowland
Alan Winstanley; Production

7. I'll Show You

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Carol Kenyon
Katie Kissoon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Helen O'hara
Steve Brennan; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Carol Kenyon
Seb Shelton
Samantha Brown
Micky Billingham
Giorgio Kilkenny
Brian Maurice
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Kevin Rowland
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

8. Liars A To E

by Kevin Rowland, Dexys Midnight Runners

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Torch
James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Katie Kissoon
Carol Kenyon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Brennan
Helen O'hara; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: James Mitchell Paterson
Torch
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Seb Shelton
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Carol Kenyon
Big Jim Paterson
Brian Maurice
Giorgio Kilkenny
Micky Billingham
Samantha Brown; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Kevin Rowland
Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Torch
Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

9. Until I Believe In My Soul

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Carol Kenyon
Katie Kissoon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Helen O'hara
Steve Brennan; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Carol Kenyon
Seb Shelton
Samantha Brown
Micky Billingham
Giorgio Kilkenny
Brian Maurice
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Kevin Rowland
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

10. Come On Eileen

by Dexys Midnight Runners

Accordion: Micky Billingham; Performer
Banjo: Billy Adams; Performer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
Stephen Kevin Adams
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Additional Vocals: Samantha Brown
Katie Kissoon
Carol Kenyon; Other
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Brennan
Helen O'hara; Performer
Flute: Brian Maurice; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Composer: Stephen Kevin Adams
Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Primary Artist: Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Performer: Seb Shelton
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Katie Kissoon
Steve Brennan
Carol Kenyon
Big Jim Paterson
Brian Maurice
Giorgio Kilkenny
Micky Billingham
Samantha Brown; Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Tin Whistle: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Producer: Kevin Rowland
Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Studio Personnel: Arun Chakraverty; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson
Stephen Kevin Adams; Other

11. The Celtic Soul Brothers

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson
Mick Billingham; Composer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson
Mick Billingham; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
Mick Billingham
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

12. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Van Morrison; Other

13. Come On Eileen

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Composer: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson
Stephen Kevin Adams; Composer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson
Stephen Kevin Adams; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson
Stephen Kevin Adams; Other

14. Marguerita Time

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Composer: Francis Rossi
Bernie Frost; Composer
Lyricist: Francis Rossi
Bernie Frost; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Francis Rossi
Bernie Frost; Other

15. Respect

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Composer: Otis Redding; Composer
Lyricist: Otis Redding; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Otis Redding; Other

16. Dubious

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Performer: Seb Shelton
Billy Adams
Big Jim Paterson
Brian Maurice
Giorgio Kilkenny
Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Composer: James Mitchell Paterson
Kevin Rowland; Composer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Composer
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
James Mitchell Paterson; Other

17. Love

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Performer: Micky Billingham
Kevin Rowland; Performer
Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Piano: Micky Billingham; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Composer: Kevin Rowland
Mick Billingham; Composer
Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
Mick Billingham; Composer
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kevin Rowland
Mick Billingham; Other

18. T.S.O.P.

by Dexys Midnight Runners, Kevin Rowland

Primary Artist: Kevin Rowland
Dexys Midnight Runners; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Bass Guitar: Giorgio Kilkenny; Performer
Drums: Seb Shelton; Performer
Fiddle: Steve Brennan
Helen O'hara; Performer
Guitar: Billy Adams; Performer
Organ: Micky Billingham; Performer
Performer: Seb Shelton
Helen O'hara
Billy Adams
Kevin Rowland
Steve Brennan
Big Jim Paterson
Brian Maurice
Giorgio Kilkenny
Micky Billingham; Performer
Saxophone: Brian Maurice; Performer
Trombone: Big Jim Paterson; Performer
Vocals: Kevin Rowland; Performer
Composer: Kenneth Gamble
Leon Huff; Composer
Lyricist: Leon Huff
Kenneth Gamble; Composer
Producer: Alan Winstanley
Clive Langer; Production
Composer Lyricist: Kenneth Gamble
Leon Huff; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 16 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

16/18 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, New Wave, Adult Alternative, R&B, Soul

Label

UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 21, 1982

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602547444769

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Too Rye Ay

1. The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You)

2. Let's Make This Precious

3. All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz)

4. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)

5. Old

6. Plan B

7. I'll Show You

8. Liars A To E

9. Until I Believe In My Soul

10. Come On Eileen

11. The Celtic Soul Brothers

12. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)

13. Come On Eileen

14. Marguerita Time

15. Respect

16. Dubious

17. Love

18. T.S.O.P.

Technical Specifications

Too Rye Ay

Product information

Release options

1. The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You)

2. Let's Make This Precious

3. All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz)

4. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)

5. Old

6. Plan B

7. I'll Show You

8. Liars A To E

9. Until I Believe In My Soul

10. Come On Eileen

11. The Celtic Soul Brothers

12. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)

13. Come On Eileen

14. Marguerita Time

15. Respect

16. Dubious

17. Love

18. T.S.O.P.

Technical Specifications