The single was entitled "RUSSIAN AROUND" and dealt with the feelings of arms race, nukes, and the general fear that we were (are) on a road to blowing ourselves to kingdom come?

The single also had a video produced by RTE TV that illustrated the depth of the song of "political smiling faces and shaking hands" between world leaders in order to keep the real agendas secret from the public.

As Noel McMurray, the drummer for the band, explains: the credit for Phil Lynott is not actually shown on the cover for the single because the single was remixed before release and the cover was based on the original mix. "We did an all-nighter at Lombard Studios in Dublin and Philo did some awesome work to the drum production which gave it the 'live power' we were looking to reflect."

Noel McMurray acknowledges that that Phil made a big impression on him on both a personal friendship as well as professional inspiration. "He made a difference. What more can I say."

WHAT ARE THEY DOING TODAY?

Frank Kearns was the original member and founder of BLUE RUSSIA. Noel: "He was a key inspriration to me then and again 25 years later. Frank went on to form Cactus World News and is presently travelling the islands of the pacific (Western Samoa) capturing sound & vision for his latest concept album. It should be released sometime in the next few months." His website is www.saltrecordingstudio.com.

Noel: So this is what I do today 25 years later -- I'm still playing.

The band, A STEP FURTHER, is beginning to gather a very strong following. I call it 'Irish guy meets with the blues in California' ;) A STEP FURTHER takes what might have been if Jimi was still alive today well at least from our perspective.

For more info check out the website: www.astepfurther.com