Good Music on Instagram: "“Come On Eileen” is a 1982 song by the British band Dexys Midnight Runners. It’s one of the most iconic one-hit wonders of the ’80s (though the band had other hits in the UK). The song blends pop, Celtic folk, and soul influences — a pretty unique mix for its time. It tells the story of a young man trying to convince a girl named Eileen to let go of her inhibitions and have fun with him, set against the backdrop of working-class life. The lyrics contrast romantic ideali