DID you ever wonder what happened to Kevin Rowland after he got Eileen?

The 1982 song, Come on, Eileen, was a massive hit for Ken and his Dexys Midnight Runners.

The new album from this unique singer, Let The Record Show Dexys Do Irish and Country Soul, brings the story right up to date.

In fact, this album - the band's fifth studio set - has been on Kevin's mind since those heady chart topping 80s.

It draws on his and co-producer/core band member Sean Read’s Irish roots and is a combination of their interpretations of Irish songs and other select compositions.

"We had the idea to do this album in 1984 or 1985,” says Kevin.

"It was to be called Irish and was to feature songs like Carrickfergus, Curragh of Kildare and Women Of Ireland, all of which are featured here. Dexys broke up not too long afterwards, so it didn’t happen.

“Over the years, I would often think about it.The idea of it never went away. The album is called ‘Dexys do Irish and Country Soul, not become it. We’re not trying to be Irish, and we haven’t used too many Celtic instruments on there. It’s our sound. We’re bringing our style to these songs."

Kevin's intimate vcals, with a touch of Anthony Newley in expression, wraps beautifully around songs such as You Wear It Well and I'll Take You Home Again.

This is an album teenagers will want to hear as much as their grand-parents. It brings a new vision and sound to some great old songs.