The Greatest One-Hit Wonders of All Time

Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners & The Emerald Express (1982)

Now, this is how you do an Irish folk/pop crossover. Whether you’re busting out your most obnoxious dance moves at a family gathering or tearing up the dance floor at a local hole-in-the-wall pub, one thing’s for sure, this tune is for dancing.

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