EPISODE · Jun 13, 2022 · 23 MIN
455 Dexys Midnight Runners - Searching for the Young Soul Rebels
from 1001 Album Club · host Birch
In July of 1980 Dexys Midnight Runners released their debut album. After disbanding his punk band, Kevin Rowland had a vision; to combine the urgency of punk rock with the Northern Soul scene. To quote Kevin himself: "I'm going to do what I really want to do: form a great group. We'll wear great clothes and make soulful music." Let’s talk Dexys Midnight Runners, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels!
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In July of 1980 Dexys Midnight Runners released their debut album. After disbanding his punk band, Kevin Rowland had a vision; to combine the urgency of punk rock with the Northern Soul scene. To quote Kevin himself: "I'm going to do what I really want to do: form a great group. We'll wear great clothes and make soulful music." Let’s talk Dexys Midnight Runners, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels!
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