Kevin Rowland

Kevin Rowland

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Kevin Rowland, born on August 17, 1953, in Wednesfield, Staffordshire, England, is a British singer and musician best known as the frontman for the pop band Dexys Midnight Runners. Rowland's first musical venture was with the short-lived band Lucy & the Lovers. He then formed the punk rock act The Killjoys, releasing the single "Johnny Won't Get To Heaven" in 1977. Alienated by the punk scene, Rowland and guitarist Kevin Archer formed Dexys Midnight Runners, a soul-influenced group known for hits like "Geno" and "Come On Eileen", both of which reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982. The band's success continued with albums such as Too-Rye-Ay (1982) and Don't Stand Me Down (1985). However, by the end of the 1980s, Rowland sought to explore different songwriting directions, leading to a shift in musical style that ultimately resulted in the band's disbandment. Following Dexys Midnight Runners' dissolution, Rowland released his solo album The Wanderer (1987), which was commercially unsuccessful. In 2003, he reformed Dexys Midnight Runners with bassist Pete Williams and embarked on a successful comeback tour. The band continued to release albums, including One Day I'm Going to Soar (2012) and Let the Record Show: Dexys Do Irish and Country Soul (2016).

Top tracks

01
Come On Eileen (Single Edit)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen / Dubious
03:28
Writer: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams - Mick Billingham / Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams - Mick Billingham
04
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
03:05
Composers: Van Morrison
02
Let's Make This Precious
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
04:03
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
01
The Greatest Love Of All
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
05:35
Writer: Linda Creed - Michael Masser
04
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
03:06
Composers: Van Morrison
11
Show Me
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
03:23
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
03
All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz)
Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
04:07
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
02
Dubious
Dexys Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen / Dubious
02:38
Writer: James Mitchell Paterson - Kevin Rowland / Composers: James Mitchell Paterson - Kevin Rowland
15
Reminisce (Pt. 1)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
05:47
Composers: Kevin Rowland
03
All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz) (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
04:18
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
07
I'll Show You
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
02:41
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
14
Let's Get This Straight From The Start
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
03:32
Composers: Kevin Rowland - Stephen Kevin Adams - Frank O'Hara
06
Plan B (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
05:08
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
09
Labelled With Love (I'll Stay With My Dreams)
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
05:21
Composers: Chris Difford - Glenn Tilbrook
05
Old
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
05:35
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
01
The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You) (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
03:12
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Mick Billingham
06
The Long And Winding Road
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
03:05
Composers: John Lennon - Paul Mccartney
08
Liars A To E (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
04:11
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Torch
08
I Can't Tell The Bottom From The Top
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
06:24
Composers: Doug Flett - Guy Fletcher
07
It's Getting Better
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
03:31
Composers: Barry Mann - Cynthia Weil
03
Concrete And Clay
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
04:21
Composers: Brian Parker - Tommy Moeller
02
Rag Doll
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
08:34
Composers: Bob Crewe - Bob Gaudio
13
T.S.O.P.
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
03:45
Composers: Kenneth Gamble - Leon Huff
05
Old (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
05:40
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
10
Reflections Of My Life
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
05:36
Composers: Kevin Rowland - Thomas McAleese - William Campbell
05
This Guy's In Love With You
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
03:50
Composers: Burt Bacharach - Hal David
04
Daydream Believer
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
04:16
Composers: John Stewart
09
Until I Believe In My Soul (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
07:07
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson

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  • Discography
Albums
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
â„— 2022 Mercury Records Limited
14-10-2022
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
01
The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You) (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
03:12
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Mick Billingham
02
Let's Make This Precious (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
04:03
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
03
All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz) (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
04:18
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
04
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
03:06
Composers: Van Morrison
05
Old (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
05:40
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
06
Plan B (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
05:08
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
07
I'll Show You (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too-Rye-Ay (As It Should Have Sounded 2022)
02:42
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
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My Beauty
â„— 2020 Kevin Rowland
20-09-1999
My Beauty
01
The Greatest Love Of All
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
05:35
Writer: Linda Creed - Michael Masser
02
Rag Doll
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
08:34
Composers: Bob Crewe - Bob Gaudio
03
Concrete And Clay
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
04:21
Composers: Brian Parker - Tommy Moeller
04
Daydream Believer
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
04:16
Composers: John Stewart
05
This Guy's In Love With You
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
03:50
Composers: Burt Bacharach - Hal David
06
The Long And Winding Road
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
03:05
Composers: John Lennon - Paul Mccartney
07
It's Getting Better
Kevin Rowland
My Beauty
03:31
Composers: Barry Mann - Cynthia Weil
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Singles
Old (Single Edit Version)
â„— 2022 Mercury Records Limited
13-07-2022
Old (Single Edit Version)
01
Old (Single Edit Version)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Old (Single Edit Version)
03:31
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
The Greatest Love Of All
â„— 2020 Kevin Rowland
06-11-2020
The Greatest Love Of All
01
The Greatest Love Of All
Kevin Rowland
The Greatest Love Of All
05:35
Writer: Linda Creed - Michael Masser
Reflections Of My Life (Single Edit)
â„— 2020 Kevin Rowland
18-09-2020
Reflections Of My Life (Single Edit)
01
Reflections Of My Life (Single Edit)
Kevin Rowland
Reflections Of My Life (Single Edit)
05:00
Composers: Kevin Rowland - Thomas McAleese - William Campbell
Come On Eileen / Dubious
â„— 2009 Universal International Music B.V.
01-01-2009
Come On Eileen / Dubious
01
Come On Eileen (Single Edit)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen / Dubious
03:28
Writer: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams - Mick Billingham / Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams - Mick Billingham
02
Dubious
Dexys Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen / Dubious
02:38
Writer: James Mitchell Paterson - Kevin Rowland / Composers: James Mitchell Paterson - Kevin Rowland
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Too Rye Ay
â„— 1982 UMG Recordings, Inc.
22-07-1982
Too Rye Ay
01
The Celtic Soul Brothers (More, Please, Thank You)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
03:08
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Mick Billingham
02
Let's Make This Precious
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
04:03
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
03
All In All (This One Last Wild Waltz)
Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
04:07
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
04
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
03:05
Composers: Van Morrison
05
Old
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
05:35
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
06
Plan B
Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
05:08
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
07
I'll Show You
Dexys Midnight Runners
Too Rye Ay
02:41
Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson
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St. Paddys Day
This Compilation â„— 2018 Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
09-03-2018
St. Paddys Day
01
Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)
Dexys Midnight Runners
St. Paddys Day
03:05
Writer: Van Morrison / Composers: Van Morrison
02
Blarney Pilgrim/Smash The Windows (Medley)
Craig Duncan
St. Paddys Day
04:08
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
Up All Night
The Boomtown Rats
St. Paddys Day
03:37
Writer: Bob Geldof / Composers: Bob Geldof
04
Ode To My Family
The Cranberries
St. Paddys Day
04:31
Writer: Dolores O'Riordan - Noel Hogan / Composers: Dolores O'Riordan - Noel Hogan
05
Danny Boy
Celtic Woman
St. Paddys Day
03:27
Writer: Fred E. Weatherly / Composers: Traditional
06
Come On Eileen
Dexys Midnight Runners
St. Paddys Day
04:43
Writer: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams / Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams
07
Linger
The Cranberries
St. Paddys Day
04:34
Writer: Dolores O'Riordan - Noel Hogan / Composers: Dolores O'Riordan - Noel Hogan
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Best Safe for Work Songs
â„— 2026 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-2026
Best Safe for Work Songs
01
Wake Me Up (Radio Edit)
Avicii
Best Safe for Work Songs
04:09
Writer: Tim Bergling - Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III - Michael Aaron Einziger / Composers: Tim Bergling - Egbert Nathaniel Dawkins III - Michael Aaron Einziger
02
Sailor Song
Gigi Perez
Best Safe for Work Songs
03:31
Writer: Gianna Perez / Composers: Gianna Perez
03
Heat Waves
Glass Animals
Best Safe for Work Songs
03:59
Writer: Dave Bayley / Composers: Dave Bayley
04
There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back
Shawn Mendes
Best Safe for Work Songs
03:22
Writer: Teddy Geiger - Shawn Mendes - Scott Harris - Geoffrey Warburton / Composers: Teddy Geiger - Shawn Mendes - Scott Harris - Geoffrey Warburton
05
I Adore You
HUGEL
Best Safe for Work Songs
03:34
Writer: Alexander Tidebrink - Florent Hugel - Tobias Topic - Maximilian Riehl - Loris Cimino - Daecolm Holland - Arash Labaf / Composers: Alexander Tidebrink - Florent Hugel - Tobias Topic - Maximilian Riehl - Loris Cimino - Daecolm Holland - Arash Labaf
06
Walking On A Dream
Empire Of The Sun
Best Safe for Work Songs
03:15
Writer: Jonathan Sloan - Luke Steele - Nick Littlemore / Composers: Jonathan Sloan - Luke Steele - Nick Littlemore
07
Mr. Brightside
The Killers
Best Safe for Work Songs
03:43
Writer: Brandon Flowers - Dave Keuning / Composers: Brandon Flowers - Dave Keuning
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OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
â„— 2026 UMG Recordings, Inc.
10-04-2026
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
01
Start Me Up (Remastered 2009)
The Rolling Stones
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
03:31
Writer: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards / Composers: Mick Jagger - Keith Richards
02
Don't You Want Me
The Human League
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
04:00
Writer: Philip Oakey - Adrian Wright - John William Callis / Composers: Philip Oakey - Adrian Wright - John William Callis
03
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (Remastered 2003)
The Police
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
04:21
Writer: Gordon Matthew Sumner / Composers: Gordon Matthew Sumner
04
Funkytown (Single Version)
Lipps Inc.
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
03:57
Writer: Steven Greenberg / Composers: Steven Greenberg
05
The Winner Takes It All
ABBA
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
04:56
Writer: Benny Andersson - Björn Ulvaeus / Composers: Benny Andersson - Björn Ulvaeus
06
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Pat Benatar
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
02:50
Writer: Eddie Schwartz / Composers: Eddie Schwartz
07
White Wedding (Pt. 1 / Remastered 2002)
Billy Idol
OCHENTAS (80 Canciones Míticas)
04:12
Writer: Billy Idol / Composers: Billy Idol
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I Heart 80s
â„— 2026 UMG Recordings, Inc.
03-04-2026
I Heart 80s
01
Walking On Sunshine
Katrina & The Waves
I Heart 80s
03:58
Writer: Kimberley Rew / Composers: Kimberley Rew
02
Playing To Win (Remastered 2010)
Little River Band
I Heart 80s
02:57
Writer: Spencer Proffer - Johnny Farnham - Little River Band - Graeham Goble / Composers: Spencer Proffer - Johnny Farnham - Little River Band - Graeham Goble
03
White Wedding (Pt. 1 / Remastered 2002)
Billy Idol
I Heart 80s
04:12
Writer: Billy Idol / Composers: Billy Idol
04
Great Southern Land
ICEHOUSE
I Heart 80s
05:15
Writer: Iva Davies / Composers: Iva Davies
05
Together In Electric Dreams (Remastered 2003)
Philip Oakey
I Heart 80s
03:52
Writer: Philip Oakey / Composers: Giorgio Moroder
06
Rain
Dragon
I Heart 80s
03:40
Writer: Marc Alexander Hunter - Todd Hunter - Johanna Pigott / Composers: Marc Alexander Hunter - Todd Hunter - Johanna Pigott
07
Come On Eileen (Single Edit)
Dexys Midnight Runners
I Heart 80s
03:28
Writer: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams - Mick Billingham / Composers: Kevin Rowland - James Mitchell Paterson - Stephen Kevin Adams - Mick Billingham
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Wedding Reception
â„— 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.
25-10-2019
Wedding Reception
01
My Sharona (Single Version)
The Knack
Wedding Reception
03:59
Writer: Doug Fieger - Berton Averre / Composers: Doug Fieger - Berton Averre
02
Somebody
Natalie La Rose
Wedding Reception
03:09
Writer: William Lobban-Bean - Alex Schwartz - Joseph Khajadourian - George Merrill - Shannon Rubicam - Jeremy Felton / Composers: William Lobban-Bean - Alex Schwartz - Joseph Khajadourian - George Merrill - Shannon Rubicam - Jeremy Felton
03
You Can't Hurry Love
The Supremes
Wedding Reception
03:01
Writer: Brian Holland - Lamont Dozier - Eddie Holland / Composers: Brian Holland - Lamont Dozier - Eddie Holland
04
Stay
Zedd
Wedding Reception
03:30
Writer: Anton Zaslavski - Linus Wiklund - Sarah Aarons - Anders Frøen - Jonnali Parmenius - Alessia Caracciolo / Composers: Anton Zaslavski - Linus Wiklund - Sarah Aarons - Anders Frøen - Jonnali Parmenius - Alessia Caracciolo
05
The Boys Of Summer
Don Henley
Wedding Reception
04:47
Writer: Mike Campbell - Don Henley / Composers: Mike Campbell - Don Henley
06
Despacito (Remix)
Luis Fonsi
Wedding Reception
03:49
Writer: Erika Ender - Daddy Yankee - Justin Bieber - Jason Boyd - Marty James Garton Jr - Luis Fonsi / Composers: Erika Ender - Daddy Yankee - Justin Bieber - Jason Boyd - Marty James Garton Jr - Luis Fonsi
07
We Are The People
Empire Of The Sun
Wedding Reception
04:27
Writer: Nick Littlemore - Luke Steele - Jonathan Sloan / Composers: Nick Littlemore - Luke Steele - Jonathan Sloan
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Road Trip Tunes
This Compilation â„— 2024 UMG Recordings, Inc.
26-06-2020
Road Trip Tunes
01
Laid
James
Road Trip Tunes
02:36
Writer: James Lawrence Gott - Timothy Booth - James Patrick Glennie / Composers: James Lawrence Gott - Timothy Booth - James Patrick Glennie
02
Don't You (Forget About Me)
Simple Minds
Road Trip Tunes
04:20
Writer: Keith Forsey - Steve Schiff / Composers: Keith Forsey - Steve Schiff
03
California
Burak Yeter
Road Trip Tunes
02:57
Writer: Nino Lucarelli / Composers: Burak Yeter - Nino Lucarelli
04
Losing My Religion
R.E.M.
Road Trip Tunes
04:26
Writer: Michael Mills - Michael Stipe - Peter Buck - William Berry / Composers: Michael Mills - Michael Stipe - Peter Buck - William Berry
05
Midnight Rider
The Allman Brothers Band
Road Trip Tunes
03:00
Writer: Gregg Allman - Robert Kim Payne / Composers: Gregg Allman - Robert Kim Payne
06
Fade Into You
Mazzy Star
Road Trip Tunes
04:52
Writer: David Roback - Hope Sandoval / Composers: David Roback - Hope Sandoval
07
Dirty Work
Steely Dan
Road Trip Tunes
03:08
Writer: Donald Fagen - Walter Becker / Composers: Donald Fagen - Walter Becker
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Punk: Lost & Found
â„— 1996 Shanachie Ent. Corp.
01-01-1996
Punk: Lost & Found
01
Saints & Sinners
Johnny & The Self Abusers
Punk: Lost & Found
01:54
Writer: Johnny & The Self Abusers
02
Shakin' All Over
Generation X
Punk: Lost & Found
02:46
Writer: Generation X
03
Justifiable Homicide
Dave Goodman
Punk: Lost & Found
04:23
Writer: Dave Goodman
04
Keys To Your Heart
101‘ers
Punk: Lost & Found
03:41
Writer: 101‘ers
05
Where's Captain Kirk
Spizzenergi
Punk: Lost & Found
02:18
Writer: Spizzenergi
06
I'm In Love With The Girl On The Manchester Virgin Megastore Checkout Desk
The Freshies
Punk: Lost & Found
02:50
Writer: The Freshies
07
Television Screen
The Radiators From Space
Punk: Lost & Found
01:52
Writer: The Radiators From Space
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Best 80s Music Videos
This Compilation â„— 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
05-06-2020
Best 80s Music Videos
01
Rhythm Nation
Janet Jackson
Best 80s Music Videos
05:31
Writer: Terry Lewis - Janet Jackson - James Harris - Sly Stone / Composers: Terry Lewis - Janet Jackson - James Harris - Sly Stone
02
Slave To The Rhythm
Grace Jones
Best 80s Music Videos
06:35
Writer: Trevor Horn - Stephen Lipson - Bruce Martin Woolley - Simon Darlow / Composers: Trevor Horn - Stephen Lipson - Bruce Martin Woolley - Simon Darlow
03
Straight Outta Compton (Remastered 2002)
N.W.A
Best 80s Music Videos
04:14
Writer: Dr. Dre - O'Shea Jackson - Lorenzo Patterson - Eric Wright / Composers: Dr. Dre - O'Shea Jackson - Lorenzo Patterson - Eric Wright
04
White Wedding (Pt. 1 / Remastered 2002)
Billy Idol
Best 80s Music Videos
04:12
Writer: Billy Idol / Composers: Billy Idol
05
Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003)
The Police
Best 80s Music Videos
04:14
Writer: Sting / Composers: Sting
06
Opposites Attract
Paula Abdul
Best 80s Music Videos
04:24
Writer: Ollie Leiber / Composers: Ollie Leiber
07
Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Tears For Fears
Best 80s Music Videos
04:13
Writer: Roland Orzabal - Ian Stanley - Christopher Merrick Hughes / Composers: Roland Orzabal - Ian Stanley - Christopher Merrick Hughes
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