In 1995 in my local pub in London, uk, (I was 20) This song made the whole pub stomp their feet and singing like mad. Even at my third youngest cousins wedding a month ago ( he's born 1994) , he and all his friends was stomping the floor to this (I reuqested the song on the playlist btw😉).
These guys were quite successful in the UK for a number of years. In the States, this was their only hit, but damn, they hit it out of the park! Btw, "Dexy" is short for Dexedrine - a popular amphetamine during the Norther Soul movement that gave users the energy to dance all night. PS I love your analysis in the video description.
They're a English pop rock band from Birmingham with Irish roots. Kevin Rowland (lead singer) had an eye for fashion with a disdain for everything fashionable.
Johnny Ray who is mentioned at the beginning was a real singer and loved by people of my mom’s generation, class of ‘51. He had a very unique sound, and a great singing voice too.
First, love you guys. This is definitely one of my favorites, it’s still being played at weddings and parties, great to dance to. They had more hits in Europe like “Geno” and “Jacky Wilson said”. Every song on their albums is a gem.
You guys are reacting to the foundations of my whole life and being over and over again in the last couple of months. Insanity! I'm so happy and thank you :D
One hit wonders is a great idea! What about na- na- na 19? 😂 "Paul Hardcastle - 19 Nineteen" 🚁That is a 💣 one hit wonder from the 80s that I don't ever recall seeing a reaction done to it.
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve requested “19” by Paul Hardcastle, the long version, with many reactors; no one has done it yet, and it’s a shame. Such a powerful message and a true club hit as well. I used to feel a bit “bad” dancing to it because it’s so tragic, but it is impossible not to. I’m glad there’s someone else out there in the reaction fan community that recognizes the genius of that song. Dad was a Vietnam Vet but he was smart; he was 18, knew he was likely going to get drafted, so instead he joined the Air Force. Ended up being an air traffic controller in Thailand.
Noooooo!!!!! Never liked this song then or now 😂😂😂 and I listen to many many genres and eras, but can’t with this one. Don’t blame you for reacting to though; it was a hit and I’m sure people requested it 😂
By the way they are from Birmingham England- can I suggest you watch the closing concert of theCommon Wealth games 2022 to know Birmingham bandsthat sound like they come from different parts of the world but were born in that city.
Probably their worst song. Not indicative of their true original path. Get into Searching for the Young Soul Rebels. One of The best albums ever. Listen to There There My Dear.
