Day 81: Come on Eileen is one of Maire's least favourite records ever...

Album 248/1031

Isaac Hayes - Shaft (1971)

All songs written and produced by Isaac Hayes.

Side one

1. "Theme from Shaft" (Vocal Version) – 4:39
2. "Bumpy's Lament" – 1:51
3. "Walk from Regio's" – 2:24
4. "Ellie's Love Theme" – 3:18
5. "Shaft's Cab Ride" – 1:10

Side two

1. "Cafe Regio's" – 6:10
2. "Early Sunday Morning" – 3:49
3. "Be Yourself" – 4:30
4. "A Friend's Place" – 3:24

Side three

1. "Soulsville" (Vocal Version) – 3:48
2. "No Name Bar" – 6:11
3. "Bumpy's Blues" – 4:04
4. "Shaft Strikes Again" – 3:04

Side four

1. "Do Your Thing" (Vocal Version) – 19:30
2. "The End Theme" – 1:56

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaft_(album)

Golf's verdict: This double album is probably an album too much for me. Plenty of hot-buttered soul on offer here, but ultimately this is all about the title track and theme to the movie, which bookends this. I think I am right that - when they made a remake of Shaft - they kept the Isaac Hayes theme intact.

Maire's verdict: I'm not really a fan of (mostly) instrumental albums but everyone loves the theme from 'Shaft', don't they? That's probably the only track I'd listen to again, though.

Album 249/1031

Dexy's Midnight Runners - Too-Rye-Ay (1982)

Side One
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"The Celtic Soul Brothers"	Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Mickey Billingham	3:07
2.	"Let's Make This Precious"	Rowland, Paterson	4:03
3.	"All in All (This One Last Wild Waltz)"	Rowland, Paterson	4:08
4.	"Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)"	Van Morrison	3:06
5.	"Old"	Rowland, Paterson	5:00

Side Two
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
6.	"Plan B"	Rowland, Paterson	5:04
7.	"I'll Show You"	Rowland, Paterson	2:41
8.	"Liars A to E"	Rowland, Paterson, Steve Torch	4:10
9.	"Until I Believe in My Soul"	Rowland, Paterson	7:00
10.	"Come On Eileen"	Rowland, Paterson, Billy Adams	4:07

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Too-Rye-Ay

Golf's verdict: As Maire and I approach our 25th anniversary few things have tested the relationship more than when I took her to see the reformed Dexys at the Royal Festival Hall in 2003. I think they are fantastic and - though i prefer the later Don't Stand Me Down album - there is lots to like here. Maire will be less keen.

Maire's verdict: If I had to choose my Top 5 most hated songs 'Come On Eileen' would be vying for the top spot. I think that tells you all you need to know of my feelings towards Dexys, but in case it's not clear: I can't fucking stand them.