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Forget Eileen: Ted Leo On The Unsung Greatness Of Dexys Midnight Runners

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One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs

Forget Eileen: Ted Leo On The Unsung Greatness Of Dexys Midnight Runners

As part of NPR's series One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs, musician Ted Leo says the British band known for "Come On Eileen" has more to offer — and points to one song as a perfect example.

Forget Eileen: Ted Leo On The Unsung Greatness Of Dexys Midnight Runners

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