Too-Rye-Ay
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Too-Rye-Ay is the second album
by Dexys Midnight Runners
, released in August 1982 (see 1982 in music
). The album is best known for the hit single "Come On Eileen
".
There are several unlisted tracks on the album - "Old" includes a reprise of "Let's Make This Precious" at the end. The beginning of "Plan B" is actually the song "Soon", a version of which is the b-side to the "Show Me
" single. "Come On Eileen" includes a tag of Kevin Rowland singing the folk song "Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms
", at the end.
Some US pressings move "Come On Eileen" to the beginning of side two (i.e. before "Plan B").
"The Emerald Express"
"The Sisters of Scarlet"
"Directed by"
" became number one in both the UK and the US and Dexys Midnight Runners is best known only as a one hit wonder in the United States; however, in the United Kingdom, Geno
had previously reached Number One. "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)
" and "The Celtic Soul Brothers
" were also hit singles in the UK.
The live tracks are from "The Bridge" tour.
It also contains a second disc mostly comprising the live "BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert" album, with additional session tracks:
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Dexys Midnight Runners
Dexys Midnight Runners
Dexys Midnight Runners are a British pop group with soul influences, who achieved their major success in the early to mid 1980s. They are best known for their songs "Come On Eileen" and "Geno", both of which went No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart....
, released in August 1982 (see 1982 in music
1982 in music
This is a list of notable events in music from 1982. 1982 was a big year in music with Madonna making her debut as well as the year that Michael Jackson released Thriller which became the world's best selling album and it still holds that title today....
). The album is best known for the hit single "Come On Eileen
Come on Eileen
"Come On Eileen" was a single released by Dexys Midnight Runners in 1982. The song was written by Kevin Rowland, "Big" Jim Paterson, and Billy Adams; it was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. It also appeared on the album Too-Rye-Ay...
".
Track listing
- "The Celtic Soul BrothersThe Celtic Soul Brothers"The Celtic Soul Brothers" is a song written by Mickey Billingham, Jimmy Paterson and Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners that was first released by the band in March 1982 as a single and was also the first song on the band's 1982 album Too-Rye-Ay. The song reached #45 in the UK. The song was...
" (Rowland, Paterson, Billingham) – 3:08 - "Let's Make This Precious" (Rowland, Paterson) – 4:03
- "All in All (This One Last Wild Waltz)" (Rowland, Paterson) – 4:07
- "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)"Jackie Wilson Said " is a song written and performed by Van Morrison and featured as the opening track on his sixth studio album, Saint Dominic's Preview. It was released by Warner Bros...
" (Van MorrisonVan MorrisonVan Morrison, OBE is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are regarded as transcendental and inspired; while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are widely...
) – 3:05 - "Old" (Rowland, Paterson) – 5:35
- "Plan B" (Rowland, Paterson) – 5:04
- "I'll Show You" (Rowland, Paterson) – 2:41
- "Liars A to E" (Rowland, Paterson, Torch) – 4:11
- "Until I Believe in My Soul" (Rowland, Paterson) – 6:59
- "Come On EileenCome on Eileen"Come On Eileen" was a single released by Dexys Midnight Runners in 1982. The song was written by Kevin Rowland, "Big" Jim Paterson, and Billy Adams; it was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. It also appeared on the album Too-Rye-Ay...
" (Rowland, Paterson, Adams) – 4:38
There are several unlisted tracks on the album - "Old" includes a reprise of "Let's Make This Precious" at the end. The beginning of "Plan B" is actually the song "Soon", a version of which is the b-side to the "Show Me
Show Me
-Music:* "Show Me" , a 2011 dance song by Jessica Sutta* "Show Me" , a 2003 song by Moya Brennan* Show Me , a 1987 album by Canadian rock band 54-40* "Show Me" , a 2007 R&B song...
" single. "Come On Eileen" includes a tag of Kevin Rowland singing the folk song "Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms
Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms
"Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms" is a popular folk song of early 19th century Ireland and America. Irish poet Thomas Moore wrote the words to a traditional Irish air in 1808. His lyrics are as follows:**...
", at the end.
Some US pressings move "Come On Eileen" to the beginning of side two (i.e. before "Plan B").
Personnel
"The Players"- Seb SheltonSeb SheltonSeb Shelton is a British musician who was a drummer for the bands The Young Bucks , Secret Affair , and Dexys Midnight Runners...
- Drums - Giorgio Kilkenny - Bass
- Billy Adams - Banjo, Guitar
- Mickey BillinghamMickey BillinghamMickey Billingham is an English keyboardist. He was the former keyboardist of the band Dexys Midnight Runners...
- Organ, Piano, Accordion, Keyboards - "Big" Jim PatersonJim PatersonJames Lee "Jim" Paterson is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
- Trombone - Paul SpearePaul SpearePaul George Speare is a former member of Dexys Midnight Runners, The TKO Horns and The Expresso Bongo Orchestra.He was born to Reginald and Julia Speare, in Romford, Essex. He attended Dagenham County High School where he started playing drums, piano and viola when he was 15 years of age. At 16...
- Flute, Saxophone, Tin Whistle - Brian Maurice - Saxophone
- Kevin RowlandKevin RowlandKevin Rowland is an English singer-songwriter and former frontman for the pop band Dexys Midnight Runners, which had several hits in the early 1980s, the most notable being "Geno" and "Come On Eileen".-Career:...
- Bass, Guitar, Piano, Director, Vocals; Digital Remastering (reissue) - Steve Wynne - Bass (not credited on some releases)
"The Emerald Express"
- Helen O'HaraHelen O'HaraHelen O'Hara is a British musician, formerly a member of the band Dexys Midnight Runners between 1982 and 1987, including performing on songs such as "Come on Eileen" from the Too-Rye-Ay album....
- Fiddle, Violin - Steve Brennan - Fiddle, Violin
"The Sisters of Scarlet"
- Carol KenyonCarol KenyonCarol Kenyon , is a British singer. She was born c. 1959.Although primarily known as a session vocalist on many albums and singles by a variety of prominent artists, as well as in many concerts, Kenyon has also released several singles as a solo artist...
- Vocals - Katie Kissoon - Vocals
- Sam BrownSam BrownSam Brown may refer to:* Sam Brown , singer/songwriter, daughter of the singer, Joe Brown* Sam Brown , artist and author, noted for his explodingdog web site...
- Vocals
"Directed by"
- Clive LangerClive LangerClive Langer is a British record producer active from the mid 1970s onwards. He usually works with Alan Winstanley. He composed the music for the films Still Crazy and Brothers of the Head. Prior to his record producing career he was a guitarist with the British cult band Deaf SchoolLanger...
- Director - Alan WinstanleyAlan WinstanleyAlan Kenneth Winstanley is a British record producer active from the mid-1970s onwards. He usually works with Clive Langer.-Notable studio albums produced by Alan Winstanley and Clive Langer:* One Step Beyond... – Madness...
- Director
- Peter Barrett - Cover Design
- Kim Knott - Photography
- Andrew Ratcliffe - Artwork, Paintings
- Tim Chacksfield - Project Coordinator (reissue)
- ID - Enhanced CD Design (reissue)
- Philip Lloyd-Smee - CD Package Design (reissue)
Charts
"Come on EileenCome on Eileen
"Come On Eileen" was a single released by Dexys Midnight Runners in 1982. The song was written by Kevin Rowland, "Big" Jim Paterson, and Billy Adams; it was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. It also appeared on the album Too-Rye-Ay...
" became number one in both the UK and the US and Dexys Midnight Runners is best known only as a one hit wonder in the United States; however, in the United Kingdom, Geno
Geno (song)
"Geno" is a song by Dexys Midnight Runners which reached #1 on the UK singles chart for two weeks in May 1980. Written by Kevin 'Al' Archer and Kevin Rowland, it was band's second single and their first number one...
had previously reached Number One. "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)
"Jackie Wilson Said " is a song written and performed by Van Morrison and featured as the opening track on his sixth studio album, Saint Dominic's Preview. It was released by Warner Bros...
" and "The Celtic Soul Brothers
The Celtic Soul Brothers
"The Celtic Soul Brothers" is a song written by Mickey Billingham, Jimmy Paterson and Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners that was first released by the band in March 1982 as a single and was also the first song on the band's 1982 album Too-Rye-Ay. The song reached #45 in the UK. The song was...
" were also hit singles in the UK.
1996 re-issue
Distinguishable by its green border around the front cover, the 1996 version included the following additional tracks:- Celtic Soul Brothers (U.S. Mix)
- Jackie Wilson Said (Live)
- Come on Eileen (Live)
- Marguerita Time
- Respect (Live)
- Dubious
- Love Part 2
- TSOP
The live tracks are from "The Bridge" tour.
Enhanced edition (2000)
The "enhanced edition" contains no additional audio tracks, but includes videos for "Come On Eileen" and "Jackie Wilson Said".US issue (2002)
Reissued version is digitally remastered and includes several bonus tracks:- "Show Me" (Paterson, Rowland) – 3:24
- "Dubious" (Paterson, Rowland) – 2:39
- "T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)"TSOP " is a 1974 hit recording by MFSB featuring vocals by The Three Degrees. A classic example of the Philadelphia soul genre, it was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff as the theme for the American musical television program Soul Train, which specialized in African American musical...
" (Kenneth Gamble, Leon HuffGamble and HuffKenneth Gamble and Leon A. Huff are an American songwriting and record production team who have written and produced over 170 gold and platinum records. They were pioneers of Philadelphia soul and the in-house creative team for the Philadelphia International record label...
) – 3:42 - "Let's Get This Straight (From the Start)" (Adams, O'Hara, Rowland) – 3:35
- "Reminisce Part One" (Rowland) – 5:47
"Deluxe Edition" (2007)
This 2-disc edition adds the following bonus tracks to the first disc:- Love Part 2
- Dubious
- T.S.O.P.
- Let's Get This Straight From The Start
- Old (Live)
- Respect (Live)
- Let's Make This Precious (Session)
It also contains a second disc mostly comprising the live "BBC Radio 1 Live in Concert" album, with additional session tracks:
- T.S.O.P.
- Burn It Down
- Let's Make This Precious
- Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)
- Come On Eileen
- Soon
- Plan B
- Geno
- Respect
- Old
- The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You)
- There There My Dear
- Show Me
- I'll Show You
- Let's Make This Precious (session)
- Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) (session)
- All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz) (session)
- Old (session)
- Reminisce (Part 1)