Decisions Decisions

Decisions Decisions From; Mullingar Active; 1979 – 1983
Style; Ska/Reggae
Vocals; Brad Sterling
Guitar; The Rev
Bass & Vocals; Stan Foulbreath Jr
Drums; Legs Akimbo
Keyboards & Vocals; Roger Latrine

In May of ’82 Decisions Decisions got their first real break, when they appeared on on Non Stop Pop to promote their new single At The Club. Although the song was played on RTE2 it never made the stations “Play” list.

Bogey Boys

During the summer of ’82 July/August the band toured Ireland with Bogey Boys. This lead to them getting gigs in Dublin, including a residency at the Sportsmans Inn. The also secured a support slot with British touring band The Bureau.

Decisions Decisions made at least two demo tapes. The first was At the Club & Long Time. The second was Doesn’t Really Matter”. This was due to be the next single. but the band & SRS did not have enough funds to produce it. WEA Ireland were interested in the song by were working on the second Moving Hearts album at the time. The same applied to Scoff Records working on the Rhythm Kings album.
The bands original gigs in ’79 featured a 100% original set. By ’82 the band were playing originals and covers by Bowie, Spandau Ballet & Stevie Wonder.
The original bass player (Johnny Stompanato) left the band after the tour with the Bogey Boys. Being a married man he could not afford to keep losing money.
Stan and Roger say they are influenced by Reggae & funk music.

The Rev joined the band in November 1982, the line up above is the late ’82 band.

7″ single release

7″ At The Club/Long Time SRS Records SRS 17 there are two unknown female backing singers on this record.
The “A” side is a light hearted affair witch pokes fun at the trendy niteclub scene. The “B” is a straight SKA/Reggae tune. The record was recorded at Slane Studios and produced by John Dee.