On July 22, 1982, “Mercury” label released “Too-Rye-Ay”, the second Dexys Midnight Runners studio album. It was recorded in December 1981 – March 1982, at “Genetic” in Streatley, Berkshire, England, and was produced by Kevin Rowland, Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.

Personnel:

• Kevin Rowland – vocals, bass, guitar, piano, director
• Kevin “Billy” Adams – banjo, guitar, backing vocals
• Mickey Billingham – organ, piano, accordion, keyboards, backing vocals
• Giorgio Kilkenny – bass, backing vocals
• Steve Wynne – bass
• Seb Shelton – drums
• Paul Speare – saxophone, flute, tin whistle
• Brian Maurice – saxophone
• “Big” Jim Paterson – trombone

The Emerald Express

• Helen O’Hara – violin
• Steve Brennan – violin

The Sisters of Scarlet

• Carol Kenyon – vocals
• Katie Kissoon – vocals
• Sam Brown – vocals

Directed by

• Clive Langer – director
• Alan Winstanley – director
• Martin Rushent – engineer
• Andrew Ratcliffe – artwork, paintings
• Peter Barrett – cover design
• Kim Knott – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson, except where noted.

1. The Celtic Soul Brother (More, Please, Thank You) – Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Mickey Billingham
2. Let’s Make This Precious
3. All in All (This One Last Wild Waltz)
4. Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile) – Van Morrison
5. Old
6. Plan B
7. I’ll Show You
8. Liars A to E – Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Steve Torch
9. Until I Believe in My Soul
10. Come On Eileen – Kevin Rowland, Jim Paterson, Billy Adams