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Come On Eileen and Beyond: The Dexys Midnight Runners Quiz
Test your knowledge of Dexys Midnight Runners with this fun quiz and discover how well you know the iconic band’s history, hits, and musical legacy!
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Fans absolutely nailed the obvious Dexys hits — 100% correctly identified Come On Eileen and Kevin Rowland — yet two-thirds wrongly placed the band's formation in the 80s, revealing a fascinating split between knowing the music and knowing the history.
When asked about Dexys' cult classic follow-up album, fans actually backed the wrong answer by a 2-to-1 margin — proving that 'Don't Stand Me Down' lives up to its reputation as one of music's most overlooked records, even among dedicated quizzers.
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Q:What percentage of fans correctly named Dexys' formation decade?
A:Only 33% got it right — it was the 1970s!
Two-thirds assumed it was the 80s, probably because Come On Eileen is such a quintessential 80s banger. Sneaky question!
Q:Which Dexys album stumped fans the most?
A:'Don't Stand Me Down' — only 33% picked it correctly.
Most fans guessed 'Let's Make This Precious' instead. Even superfans struggle with Dexys' deep cuts — that's the mark of a true cult classic!
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Song by Dexys Midnight Runners
Which decade saw Dexys Midnight Runners form as a band?
Who was the lead singer and creative force behind Dexys?
Which album featured the hit Come On Eileen?
Which critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful album followed Too-Rye-Ay?
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