Dexys have a new album out, so what better excuse to trawl through their impressive back catalogue and pick out an hour of my personal favorites for this show. One the more interesting and vital bands to come out of Britain in the 1980’s, led by vocalist Kevin Rowland, Dexys always stayed true to their vision of what a band should be.

Tags: 1980s Pop , Celtic soul , Dexys Midnight Runners , Kevin rowland , Soul

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