Let The Record Show: Dexys Do Irish And Country Soul

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Let The Record Show: Dexys Do Irish and Country Soul was released by Rhino on 3 June 2016. The album is a body of work which sees Dexys putting their heart and soul into every track that Kevin Rowland has wanted to do since the mid-1980. Drawing on Rowland and co-producer/core band member Sean Read’s Irish root, the album is a combination of their interpretations of Irish songs and other select composition. Each song has been given at least the same level of attention and care as any of their own songs would be. This record is not a stop gap, or a fill in album. It is not a covers album. “We had the idea to do this album in 1984 or 1985,” says Rowland. “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 afterward, so it didn’t happen.” “Over the year, I would often think about it,” he continue. “The idea of it never went away. I can recall 10 or 12 years ago thinking, for example, ‘If I do ‘Carrickfergus’, I can try this or that.’ Or maybe we can do 'You Wear it Well’, as the brief had expanded from solely consisting of Irish song, to songs I’ve always loved and wanted to record. The album was always at the back of my mind. Then just as we were getting ready to record ‘One Day I'm Going To Soar’, I had an inspirational bolt from the blue, a strong clear feeling that this album should be our next project.' .

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