The Directions

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The Directions were a british mod revival band. The full line up of the band was John Burke (vocals) , Tony Burke (guitar,vocals and songwriter) , Martin Wilson (bass & vocals) , Steve Martinez (Drums) and Nick Simmons (Keyboards). Brothers John and Tony formed the band with Martin in December 1978, Steve joined the following April and Nick later on.The bands influence was David Bowie. They got there name from an old song. Their first gig was at the Trafalgar in their local are of Shepherds Bush in June 1979 after 3 weeks of headlining they went onto to Greyhound. It was at one of their first gigs there that Steve Budd of Tortch Records saw them and asked them to do a single. The result was the legendary "Three Bands Tonite" b/w "On The Train" both songs written by Tony. Two thousand copies got printed but only 1200 were sold due to the fact that 800 singles got damaged at their managers office. The 1200 that were for sale sold like hot cakes that is why the single is so dear today. The Directions used to play a set of around fifteen numbers including "Weekend Dancers" (which was their most popular number) , "I Should Have Known Better" , "The Trouble With You" , "Suicide Pact" , "Dangerous Times" , "What Goes On" , "It May Be Too Late" , Elesmere Street" , "If You’ve Ever Been Hurt By Me" , and "Vinny". The covers were "Back in My Arms Again" and The Kinks classic "Till the end of the Day" There were plans for a second single in the pipeline but soon after this The Direc

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Weekend Dancers

Weekend Dancers … Reprised

100% British Mod

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Southport Weekender, Vol. 9

The Sound Is

Millions Like Us: The Story Of The Mod Revival 1977-1989

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100% British Mod [Disc 1]

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Best of British This is Mod

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This Is Mod, Vol. 4: Modities

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100% British Mod (Disc 1)

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Weekend Dancer

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This Is Mod: The Best of British

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