On This Day: April 23, 1983 – Come on Eileen Hit Number 1 in America

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 23, 1983 – Come on Eileen Hit Number 1 in America.

On this day April 23, 1983, Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song held the top spot through April 29 and also hit number 1 in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

With its instantly recognizable fiddle hook, layered vocals, and tempo shifts, the track became one of the most memorable hits of the 80s. The song combined elements of Celtic folk and soul and was driven by a passionate vocal...
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