The Celtic Soul Brothers
Dexys Midnight Runners
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More please and thank you Introducing the Celtic Soul Brothers and featuring the strong devoted, Ladies and gentlemen, would you now please take your leave. Because we've sat back looking and nearly been took, Even been scared but now I don't care and I'm telling anyone who'll listen. I've seen what's on show and now there's no more to know 'cause I've been there, I've been seen there, I've seemed it, dreamed it, Beened it, schemed it. Excuse me please, you're standing in my space, So step aside, now your time's up. Come on my friends, I would now like to propose a toast To the strength I see that's surrounding me and those who've cared, Oh yes, I've been scared and I'm telling anyone who'll listen I've seen what's on show and now there's no more to know, Oh I've been there, I've seen there, I've seemed it, dreamed it, Schemed it. You see I know this to be true, Now would I lie to you? And I'm not waiting for approval from you We're coming through. More please and thank you.
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Written by: JAMES PATERSON, KEVIN ROWLAND
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"The Celtic Soul Brothers" is a song released by the British pop band Dexys Midnight Runners in 1982.
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Album AppearanceThe song was featured on the band's second album, "Too-Rye-Ay", which also contained their biggest hit, "Come on Eileen."
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Music Style"The Celtic Soul Brothers" illustrates Dexys Midnight Runners' foray into Celtic folk music, combined with soul influences, giving them a distinctive sound.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 45 on the UK Singles Chart when it was initially released, though didn't quite gain the level of mainstream success as "Come on Eileen."
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Band's EthnicityThe song is a manifestation of the band's members’ Irish, Welsh, and Scottish roots, as clearly illustrated in the lyrics and music composition.
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Re-Release"The Celtic Soul Brothers" was re-released in 1983 following the success of "Come on Eileen" and fared better in the music charts, reaching number 20 in the UK.
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Song Subject MatterThe song pays homage to the Van Morrison's band "Them", and their album "The Angry Young Them" according to the lyrics, "More please and thank yous, the Angry Young Them, Celtic Soul Brothers and More."
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Group Members"The Celtic Soul Brothers" represented the addition of The Emerald Express to the re-branded Dexys, which included a trio of violinists to augment their sound.
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Influential FactorThe band credits their musical style in "The Celtic Soul Brothers," and throughout their "Too-Rye-Ay" album overall, to the influence of American soul music stitched together with Celtic folk.
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Live PerformancesThe song continues to be a staple in Dexys Midnight Runners' live performances due to its popularity with fans. It underscores the contrast between the band's soul intensity and lyrical comedy.
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