Historical Artist Profile
Dexys Midnight Runners
Biography & Overview
Dexys Midnight Runners (known as simply Dexys from 2003 to 2026) are an English pop rock band from Birmingham. They are best known in the UK for their songs "Come On Eileen" and "Geno", both of which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as their cover of Van Morrison's "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)", which reached No.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"Come On Eileen"
Entered Charts: 1983
#1 HIT
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
9 Charted Tracks
"Geno"
Entered Charts: 1980
#1 HIT
"The The My Dear"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #7
"Because Of You"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #13
"Show Me"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #16
"Let'S Get This Straight (From The Start)/Old"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #17
"Celtic Soul Brothers"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #20
"Dance Stance"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #40
"Plan B"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #58
"This Is What She'S Like"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #78