
By Richard White
In the 1st complete historical past of the band, writer, Richard White, has carried out in-depth interviews with former contributors at the adventure of being a middle of the night Runner. laying off gentle at the Dexys legend, together with the fractious interval of writing and recording the vintage Come on Eileen, one of many greatest promoting singles in united kingdom background and its guardian album Too Rye Ay.
While celebrating their achievements on checklist and on level, this booklet additionally uncovers elements of Rowland's operating equipment within the studio and the most recent Dexys re-invention, championed on a effective travel in 2003.
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