Nows and Forevers

Dexys and Kevin Rowland have been putting out great music since the early ‘80s, with a different song called “Geno” predating this. But they are immortal for “Come on Eileen,” which I suppose is a pretty good way to go down in history. (Though I rather like his version of “Both Sides Now” from 2016 too.)

This obviously hits me where I live for my Celtic roots, plus Birmingham also birthed The Beat and Dexys seeded other music I enjoy: The fabulously talented Mick Talbot went on to cofound The Style Council, and Stoker and Mickey Billingham were in General Public. Plus if memory serves, it was Rowland who went out of his way to get The Proclaimers recorded.

Forty years on and maybe I am being too sentimental, but this new video shows the band and Rowland are much more. It’s worth watching just for that, and to hear a classic again.