This is the perfect opportunity to wear a come on Eileen dress if you have never done so before. The classic song, written by Dexys’ lead singer Kevin Rowland, is a rousing anthem for this holiday. The lyrics portray the thin line between love and lust, as Eileen describes the feelings she had for Rowland when they were both just 13 years old.
“Come on Eileen” is an uplifting song about teenage love. The lyrics suggest that Eileen is only beginning to blossom into a woman and that the singer, who seems to be a classmate, attempts to get intimate with her. He doesn’t see it as lust. He believes that they are in love and it will last forever. Although the most popular version is the acoustic, other bands have recorded versions.
“Come on Eileen”, the song that was recorded by Michael Jackson, peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 US charts on 23 April 1983. The song was a surprise hit for Michael Jackson, who had already achieved success with hits like “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.” The success of the single led to the release of a number-one single in the US and elsewhere. It was the UK’s biggest-selling single in 1982. It also won the 1983 Brit Award for Best British Single.
“Come on Eileen”, the band’s debut single, received a lot of airplay. This was the first single by the band to chart in the US. However, the band’s next single, “The Celtic Soul Brothers,” fell to number 86. The song’s success can be traced to its video airplay on MTV, where it has remained the most popular clip of the era. The band’s second album Searching for the Young Soul Rebels contained the #1 UK hit, “Geno”. The album received lots of acclaim in England.
Come On Eileen was initially credited as Dexy’s Midnight Runners in this game, but later the group was credited as Dexys. Eventually, the song was released on its own, but the band didn’t get it in time. The song was dropped from the game and found a home in the Just Dance Unlimited, Just Dance Now, and Wu Li Wu Xian soundtracks.