Which band scored a massive 1980s hit with the song “Come On Eileen”?
Flogging Molly
The Waterboys
Dexys Midnight Runners
The Boomtown Rats
Fact: Dexys Midnight Runners released “Come On Eileen” in 1982, and the infectious song quickly became an international sensation. Led by frontman Kevin Rowland, the British band blended pop, soul, and Celtic influences to create its distinctive sound. “Come On Eileen” reached No. 1 on both the U.K. Singles Chart and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group’s signature hit. Its memorable fiddle melody, changing tempo, and famously energetic music video helped make the song an enduring favorite of 1980s pop culture.
Correct Answer: Dexys Midnight Runners