The Boomtown Rats

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Adults-Rat-Mask-Latex-Full-...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Best Sellers in New Wave & Post-Punk https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Best-Sellers-Music-New-Wave-Post-Punk/zgbs/music/5522193031/ref=zg_bs_pg_1?_encoding=UTF8&pg=1 #86 Best of #17 Tonic #2 Citizens Impressed with the placing of A Tonic for the Troops.

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

Had anyone heard about this my son just sent a message saying rats were on list to perform( obviously in lockdown) just wondered as m not heard any thing?

manatthetop · manatthetop

Once again s big thank you to Noel. Been putting all this live version's on YouTube. Just fantastic. I was lucky enough to see/ hear them play Dave. A hold of me. Drag me down and Lucky in Belfast February 1985 was s great gig.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Once again thank you Noel. Always had a wee soft spot for this song. Great to see this on YouTube

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just seen this live version on YouTube. Thanks Noel. Great live track.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just like to say a big thank you to Mick for this. Be doing the rat tonight

Noel · Noel

Not a band image, obviously but though it might suit

manatthetop · manatthetop

Guys I'm not really a big fan of covers. But check out this one on YouTube. Doing I don't like Mondays. Through it was cool

manatthetop · manatthetop

Here's one I forgot I had.Was able to get Cott Fingers and Crowe to sign it when they played Belfast in 1980

hansdevente · hansdevente

check out my other live recordings at http://livetape.blogspot.nl/ -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 10th of June 2020 02:17:55 PM -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 14th of June 2020 08:57:17 AM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Do you know what. How great is this wee song. Been playing ITLG a lot this last few weeks. This is one album that difnelty got away. Love Hard times. Lucky. A hold of me. Tonight .

raticus · raticus

Well its 3am here in Oz and just finished listening. Will do more comnents later after work. Quick summary..bloody loved it except Rock and Roll yeye! that song is bloody awfull and will forever be skipped. till later. Enjoy ya listen

manatthetop · manatthetop

Go man go. A flu mask on your face. Lying Again ( All governments around the world). Me and Howard Hughes. Filling my body with filth and disease. Can't Stop. Doctor please, cure me quick. Don't Believe What You Read. I know what I read will be a lot of lies. Hard Times. If things are like this. Then maybe we...

Noel · Noel

I can see examples of songs not appearing in stats eg Talk In Code was played at Dominion Theatre. It is not listed despite the gig being recorded and released as a video. Anyway its interesting.

Noel · Noel

From Setlist FM screenshot. Seems fairly accurate. On the live version you can click on the songs to see where they were played. Another Piece of Red only listed once from a Canadian gig back in 1981. -- Edited by Noel on Monday 15th of June 2020 03:20:08 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

Have to admit this should have been on the LP. Would have been ideal after Heres A Postcard. Maybe had KISS or Rock n Roll YE YE as the B-side.

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I37tp10UM8w okish sound but full of atmosphere

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/apr/27/the-100-greatest-uk-no-1s

makonen · makonen

Hello. I live in Canada. None of the online services will give me access to any of the new b-sides. Although I own every single Geldof/Rat song, I can't get/have never heard these: Ratlife Ratified No Tomorrow Like Today Does anyone know a way to purchase these (digitally) in North America? Thanks.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi all you rat fans. Just seen this video on YouTube. Like to the song. Fu?kin great.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just to let all you rat fans know. Came across this on YouTube today was put up two days ago. On for one hour. Geldof being interviewed.

ArrGee · ArrGee

[As this is no longer online - an MP3 of this session is available. send PM to ArrGee for details] Monday 23 January Featuring a Headline Set from Damien Rice, recorded at Glastonbury 2004. Barenaked Ladies are in support, The Boomtown Rats are in session, plus Pi...

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn--nig3VWM 4 Rats songs uploaded by this lot with a familiar live version of Talking in Code, usual single version of the Elephants Graveyard and a version of this Ive not heard before. I also think the 4th upload, Wind Chill Factor is slightly different. Are the...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Just caught this in car driving off to get newspaper. Geldof did more talking than Moyles, a bit about Dustin making #1 with Rat Trap. Also solo albums is now 6 or 7. Coming down. They even played "Heres a Postcard" at the end. Single version is abridged without guitar solo, which is a shame.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Here's a thing I don't get. The gigs of 83/84/85. This song was always on the list. This over House on fire. Which happened to get into the top 30. But was never on the list. So the rats or geldof must have liked doing this song live. They must if heard something in this song. That my ears have yet to pick up.

TIMBO · TIMBO

A bit late I know but just heard that BG will be talking on BBC 5 Live at 11am.

Noel · Noel

This is from a French bootleg site I came across. It gives info about some French, Swedish and US TV appearances though there is no details of the songs they performed. Hard to find info on Don Kirsner 'concert's if indeed it was a full concert. They seemed to have been on French Studio 3 show a number of ti...

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Sb9iE9XqM Some Rats references and Paula Yates interviewed about her new book. This was a 3 part Christmas series from December 1980, starting with an interview with Tom Robinson launching Sector 27. A young Richard Madeley hosted and later in the series, a r...

manatthetop · manatthetop

This has been getting repeated on RTE one. 6 30.tonigh was 1978 shown the rats doing rat trap. Friday night was 1977 shown the rats do lookin after no 1.

manatthetop · manatthetop

This would have been a good advert

manatthetop · manatthetop

In my opinion. This is the most boomtown rats song on this album.

makonen · makonen

Hello. I can't seem to find Too Late She Cried anywhere. It's supposed to be on US releases of the How To Compose... but I can't actually find it. I have the UK and Canadian versions, which don't have that song. I think it's the last Geldof solo song I need to track down. Any idea where I can find it? Thanks.

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

2 geldof songs not in book talk me up which was beside to this is the world calling &let's get b side to I cry too. I wonder why Bob missed these out as they were quite good b sides just curious every other song though on the whole loving this book of lyrics

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

This is on bbc2on 23/5/20 at 9.20 pm looking forward to this

manatthetop · manatthetop

Wee update for all you rat fans. Geldofs on this tomorrow night.

Mark L · Mark L

What do you think it will be or what do you want it to be? Want KISS Will be Monster Monkeys (edit)

Ratboy · Ratboy

Well some time ago I mentioned that I had some photos from 78 Hammersmith Odeon that I couldnt find . Well today after 7 hours cleaning the loft out bingo.

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/22/no-rear-view-mirror-in-this-car-bob-geldof-on-love-loss-and-lockdown-bob-geldof We needed to change our lives and the only way to do that was to get the **** out Ireland, Geldof says, adding that it always in...

manatthetop · manatthetop

I have 3 different versions of this album on CDs. 1 USA version other two UK version's. USA one has Mary and Joey on it. UK one from 1992 has all 3 B side of the singles. The 2005 one has Do the rat.

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jg41 Bob Geldof is in the hot seat! Bob Geldof joins Jools Holland for a rummage in the "Later..." treasure chest,

Mark L · Mark L

https://etcanada.com/video/7145ed44-9540-11ea-b58b-0242ac110004/bob-geldof-on-boomtown-rats-reunion-live-aid-legacy/

Mark L · Mark L

manatthetop · manatthetop

Forgot I had this.

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-boomtown-rats-songs/

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

I know all the focus is on the big 4, geldof,crowe, Roberts and briquette let's not forget the 2others in the current line up Alan Dunn and Darren Beale who I feel are a crucial part of this latest line up (incidentally slot of reformed groups may only have 1original member ) where as we are lucky with 4o...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say. This wee song is growing on me. Been playing it alot.

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

After seeing the three tracks from Citizens on youtube from Dublin. They had a magnificent energy to them. I'd love to hear any of the new tracks live just for the experience. But in terms of older tracks. They've never/very rarely have done since the 2013 reunion. Do The Rat Drag Me Down Elephant's Gr...

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice_Music_Prize#Winners_and_shortlisted_nominees

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1EoKEYtPJI&feature=youtu.be

manatthetop · manatthetop

I'm sure this has been covered B4. But here we go. 1 I don't like Mondays. The fact Gerry Cott has a cig. You would never see this in this day and age. 2. Rat trap Great image of the band. 3. Dave. Love this photo. 4. Mary. So young looking. 5. Tonight same as I TLG cover but love this. 6. A hold of me. Good image....

Noel · Noel

Paul Moody of Uncut magazine has given Citizens of Boomtown 8/10. Moody is a hardened, seasoned ex NME journalist so high praise indeed. Review was not very detailed but word runbunctious used to describe sound. Wasn't expecting such a high mark from a respected magazine like Uncut.

KevH · KevH

https://www.rte.ie/archives/2013/0614/456589-boomtown-rats-at-leixlip-castle-1980/

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.hotpress.com/music/interview-bob-geldof-rise-fall-boomtown-rats-22813812

manatthetop · manatthetop

Singles aside. Pick two tracks from each album to come up with the. Album that would pick up any ear to say I must have this. I know too much time on my hands

manatthetop · manatthetop

Here's what I did with mine.

manatthetop · manatthetop

1 Joey's on the street again. 2 I never loved Eva Braun. 3 When the night comes. 4 Hurt hurts. 5 Skin on skin 6 Hard times 7 Here's a postcard. Hard to choose but I'll stick with the above.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Do you know what this is s great wee song

ArrGee · ArrGee

Expect a special edition of the album

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2020/04/21/bob-geldof-on-the-boomtown-rats-recent-reunion-album-and-the-legacy-of-live-aid-35-years-later/What am I regretful about, from my point of view, is that I like this album, Geldof sa...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say. When I 1st Heard this album. I thought it's over. But as the years have gone by I find myself playing this album more and more. I have always loved. He watches it all. ( Should have been a single). In my opinion the only weak song goes to Charmed lives.

New member - intro · KevH

Hi, long time lurker , not quite so enthusiastic as most members here but during these lonely times decided to join. Huge fan back in the day but my enthusiasm waned after live aid......blah.. Would have loved this wealth of information back 40 years ago when all you had was the occasional paper cli...

KevH · KevH

Does anyone know if this is Pete playing on TOTP with Kirsty in '81. I know there was a connection with Pete and Simon writing, maybe he filled in for the regular bass player. It looks like him and he's playing a Steinberg bass [which he started using in the 80s] best shot at 0:50 and 2.00 https://www.yo...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Glad I got up into the loft. Going through all my old albums and came across two rats imports. Forgot I even had them. I have them on CD. But forgot I had them in vinyl. All biss

manatthetop · manatthetop

Looks like due to the lockdown. I have too much time on my hands. Been going over Rats And Geldofs video's. 4 of the videos start of with rain. 1. Never in a million years. 2. In the pouring rain. 3. Room 19 4. Trash glam baby. Don't know why I'm pointing this out. But Geldof must love the rain?

manatthetop · manatthetop

Would just like to wish one of the greatest drummers to come out of Ireland a great happy birthday. Enjoy your day. And keep doing the rat. It

manatthetop · manatthetop

Really forgot I had this lot

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say this was a great gig

manatthetop · manatthetop

Came across this cut out article I had pure in one in of the album's

manatthetop · manatthetop

I know there have been afew of the above out over the years with different titles. But I have seen what's now called gold. Which overs a bands singles over the years along with all the B sides and extended mixes. Well I have been calling for the rats to do this for sometime now. Would love it. If this ever hap...

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

It did really surprise me. I clearly remember my initial reaction to 'She Said No' was it's a fun if throwaway piece. I liked the guitar sounds and the swagger but I wasn't totally convinced. If I was asked directly I'd say I preferred 'Here's A Postcard' or 'Trash Glam Baby', 'Passing Through' or 'KISS...

Noel · Noel

For what it's worth.... Interested in seeing everyone's ratings for new album tracks. 1 Trash Glam-5 2 Sweet Thing-6 3 Monster Monkeys-7 4 She Said No-4 5 Passing Through-6 6 Here's a Postcard-6 7 KISS-2 8 Rock n Roll Ye Ye-2 9 Get a Grip- 4 10 Boomtown Rats-5 B-side No Tomorrow Like Today-7

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just love playing along with this song

manatthetop · manatthetop

Fu?king loving this song

manatthetop · manatthetop

Been listening to the rats albums again and this one is really sticking out by again. Forgot how got this is. USA one

Noel · Noel

Noel · Noel

Dont want to clutter the site so will send these in three parts

Noel · Noel

Noel · Noel

Noel · Noel

Classic pop has eight page Rats feature, featuring Geldof, Briqutte and piece on Gerry Cott. Article was written prior to tour cancellation/ Coronavirus outbreak.

manatthetop · manatthetop

God this lockdown is good. Coming across albums I forgot I even had. And by the way the undertones were doing this well B4 Lady Gaga

manatthetop · manatthetop

ArrGee · ArrGee

From Banquet Records

Unfortunately we didn't receive enough of these in our initial delivery to account for what was a late rush of preorders - we've ordered more and are waiting for it to come back in from the supplier. We're told it will be back in later this week - we'll get it sent out to you as soon...

manatthetop · manatthetop

1 Close as you'll ever be. 2 Joey's on the street again. 3 Can't stop 4 Blind date 5 Keep it up 6 When the night comes 7 Hurt hurts. 8 Under there thumb 9 He watches it all 10 Skin on skin 11 Hard times 12 Lucky

ArrGee · ArrGee

I am going for 14

ArrGee · ArrGee

I have excluded all the songs that appear on the original LPs in one form or another.Do The Rat (10)DUN LAOGHAIRE (10)So Strange (8)Late Last Night (8)Barefootin' (live) (7) Born to Burn (7)Man at the Top (6)Lying Again (6)It's All The Rage (6)Real Different (6)How Do You Do ? (5)Don't Talk To Me (...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Maybe a bit general for the Rats board, but given the choice would you rather get a refund or reschedule? Personally, for most things I would prefer to reschedule even if I have to wait months. A few years ago, I got a Who ticket the night before a show and the next morning Roger Daltrey cried off with lary...

Ratboy · Ratboy

Just watched Rats at Butlins Minehead on you tube She said No and Mary absolutely brilliant any one know if the Norwich festival will be rescheduled ?

manatthetop · manatthetop

Geldofs on this show this morning

TIMBO · TIMBO

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000gphz/only-connect-series-15-27-thirdplace-playoff

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boQRH8GVr4s Performance of Never in a Million Years on US show

ArrGee · ArrGee

Why is there a sheet in it with the ramblings of a crazy man and a photo of the band in rat masks on the other side?

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18309668.amp/ Brighton Dome said tonight: "Following the UK Governments new advice today to the public to avoid contact in social spaces including theatres, to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, Brighton Dome will be temporarily closed for events with...

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000gd5q Janice Long presents a BBC Radio evening show and plays the Boomtown Rats....feels like the 80s again. Now in 2020, Janice is on BBC Radio Wales and interviewed Bob a few days ago. Tracks played include Shes So Modern, Mondays, Trash Glam Baby and Pass...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Due to the times Ireland and England Scotland and Wales. Fines itself it. This song should be reissued as an A side single. Along with . Don't worry be happy.

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hello, I thought it might be a fun idea to pass the time to rank albums in order of preference from best to worst. The best being at the top of your list. Perhaps with a top 2 tracks from each record? The Boomtown Rats A Tonic for the Troops The Fine Art of Surfacing Mondo Bongo V Deep In The Long Grass Deep In T...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Now I've gotten my head around this new album. Here goes. Trash glam baby 10 out of 10 Sweet thing 9 out of 10 Monster monkeys 9 out of 10. She said no 10 out of 10. Passing through 11 out of 10 Here's a postcard 11 out of 10. Kiss 10 out of 10. Rock n roll 7 out of 10. Get a grip. 7 out of 10. Boomtown rats 4 out of 10. No...

Noel · Noel

Haven't heard it but two differing opinions on Facebook. One guy says it's really good, like 1978 Rats, Costello/New York Dolls influences/sound. Incidentally Pete Briquette concurs with this in reply to poster. Guy 2 says it's good, but no way as good as Trash Glam Baby. My take is that everyone has...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say. I'm loving this wee song

ArrGee · ArrGee

Given the book signings are off and the Croatia gig postponed. Also I noted Brighton date is not on Geldof Facebook page. i dont suppose interwebular communications will ever inform us of these things.

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://lwtheatres.co.uk/latest-information-coronavirus/

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	Rat masks (Preview) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Adults-Rat-Mask-Latex-Full-...	ArrGee	0	1530	Tue Jul 7 10:34 AM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Rats CDs in Amazon (Preview) Best Sellers in New Wave & Post-Punk https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Best-Sellers-Music-New-Wave-Post-Punk/zgbs/music/5522193031/ref=zg_bs_pg_1?_encoding=UTF8&pg=1 #86 Best of #17 Tonic #2 Citizens Impressed with the placing of A Tonic for the Troops.	ArrGee	35	3266	Mon Jul 6 3:22 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	80sLockdownFest2 Friday 3rd July 7pm. (Preview) Had anyone heard about this my son just sent a message saying rats were on list to perform( obviously in lockdown) just wondered as m not heard any thing?	Mike menzies	4	1208	Fri Jul 3 6:25 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Dave and Nice n neat (Preview) Once again s big thank you to Noel. Been putting all this live version's on YouTube. Just fantastic. I was lucky enough to see/ hear them play Dave. A hold of me. Drag me down and Lucky in Belfast February 1985 was s great gig.	manatthetop	2	1970	Tue Jun 23 9:10 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Late last night (Preview) Once again thank you Noel. Always had a wee soft spot for this song. Great to see this on YouTube	manatthetop	1	2054	Mon Jun 22 8:08 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Up all night (Preview) Just seen this live version on YouTube. Thanks Noel. Great live track.	manatthetop	4	1536	Mon Jun 22 7:03 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Live CD 1982 (Preview) Just like to say a big thank you to Mick for this. Be doing the rat tonight	manatthetop	1	1785	Mon Jun 22 12:17 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Keep It Up Ludwigshaven January 1981 (Preview) Not a band image, obviously but though it might suit	Noel	4	1743	Mon Jun 22 9:20 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Cover by V.I.T.A (Preview) Guys I'm not really a big fan of covers. But check out this one on YouTube. Doing I don't like Mondays. Through it was cool	manatthetop	0	1379	Sat Jun 20 6:13 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Poster's (Preview) Here's one I forgot I had.Was able to get Cott Fingers and Crowe to sign it when they played Belfast in 1980	manatthetop	0	674	Fri Jun 19 12:56 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	boomtown rats paradiso amsterdam 8th January 1978 (Preview) check out my other live recordings at http://livetape.blogspot.nl/ -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 10th of June 2020 02:17:55 PM -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 14th of June 2020 08:57:17 AM	hansdevente	21	2762	Thu Jun 18 2:02 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Dave (Preview) Do you know what. How great is this wee song. Been playing ITLG a lot this last few weeks. This is one album that difnelty got away. Love Hard times. Lucky. A hold of me. Tonight .	manatthetop	4	695	Wed Jun 17 5:03 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Our Review of the New lp (Preview) Well its 3am here in Oz and just finished listening. Will do more comnents later after work. Quick summary..bloody loved it except Rock and Roll yeye! that song is bloody awfull and will forever be skipped. till later. Enjoy ya listen	raticus	48	1311	Tue Jun 16 9:12 PM, 2020 by TIMBO
	Rat songs that are relevant in today's C19 (Preview) Go man go. A flu mask on your face. Lying Again ( All governments around the world). Me and Howard Hughes. Filling my body with filth and disease. Can't Stop. Doctor please, cure me quick. Don't Believe What You Read. I know what I read will be a lot of lies. Hard Times. If things are like this. Then maybe we...	manatthetop	6	616	Tue Jun 16 8:14 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Setlist FM Part 2 (lesser played songs) (Preview) I can see examples of songs not appearing in stats eg Talk In Code was played at Dominion Theatre. It is not listed despite the gig being recorded and released as a video. Anyway its interesting.	Noel	1	579	Mon Jun 15 6:33 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Setlist FM live plays statistics (Preview) From Setlist FM screenshot. Seems fairly accurate. On the live version you can click on the songs to see where they were played. Another Piece of Red only listed once from a Canadian gig back in 1981. -- Edited by Noel on Monday 15th of June 2020 03:20:08 PM	Noel	2	596	Mon Jun 15 5:45 PM, 2020 by Noel
	There’s No Tomorrow Like Today on Spotify (Preview) Have to admit this should have been on the LP. Would have been ideal after Heres A Postcard. Maybe had KISS or Rock n Roll YE YE as the B-side.	ArrGee	12	1018	Mon Jun 15 7:06 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Rats in Los Angeles 1979 (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I37tp10UM8w okish sound but full of atmosphere	Mark L	2	616	Sat Jun 13 6:45 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	100 Greatest #1s ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/apr/27/the-100-greatest-uk-no-1s	ArrGee	111	9997	Sat Jun 13 8:22 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	B-Sides from Canada? (Preview) Hello. I live in Canada. None of the online services will give me access to any of the new b-sides. Although I own every single Geldof/Rat song, I can't get/have never heard these: Ratlife Ratified No Tomorrow Like Today Does anyone know a way to purchase these (digitally) in North America? Thanks.	makonen	4	579	Fri Jun 12 8:20 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Here's a postcard (Preview) Hi all you rat fans. Just seen this video on YouTube. Like to the song. Fu?kin great.	manatthetop	16	802	Fri Jun 12 7:42 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	The Betoota Advocate Podcast (Preview) Just to let all you rat fans know. Came across this on YouTube today was put up two days ago. On for one hour. Geldof being interviewed.	manatthetop	1	531	Wed Jun 10 7:55 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Dream Ticket - BBC radio 6 -mon 23 jan - 10pm - Boomtown Rats Peel Session Radio (Preview) [As this is no longer online - an MP3 of this session is available. send PM to ArrGee for details] Monday 23 January Featuring a Headline Set from Damien Rice, recorded at Glastonbury 2004. Barenaked Ladies are in support, The Boomtown Rats are in session, plus Pi...	ArrGee	2	3822	Wed Jun 10 5:57 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Living in an island - US /alternate version? (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn--nig3VWM 4 Rats songs uploaded by this lot with a familiar live version of Talking in Code, usual single version of the Elephants Graveyard and a version of this Ive not heard before. I also think the 4th upload, Wind Chill Factor is slightly different. Are the...	Mark L	14	848	Wed Jun 10 5:54 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Geldof on Radio X - 8.30am Wed 10 Jun 2020 (Preview) Just caught this in car driving off to get newspaper. Geldof did more talking than Moyles, a bit about Dustin making #1 with Rat Trap. Also solo albums is now 6 or 7. Coming down. They even played "Heres a Postcard" at the end. Single version is abridged without guitar solo, which is a shame.	ArrGee	6	469	Wed Jun 10 3:25 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Charmed lives. (Preview) Here's a thing I don't get. The gigs of 83/84/85. This song was always on the list. This over House on fire. Which happened to get into the top 30. But was never on the list. So the rats or geldof must have liked doing this song live. They must if heard something in this song. That my ears have yet to pick up.	manatthetop	20	1543	Tue Jun 9 10:28 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Bob Geldof on 5 Live at 11am (Preview) A bit late I know but just heard that BG will be talking on BBC 5 Live at 11am.	TIMBO	0	517	Sun Jun 7 9:53 AM, 2020 by TIMBO
	International TV appearances (Preview) This is from a French bootleg site I came across. It gives info about some French, Swedish and US TV appearances though there is no details of the songs they performed. Hard to find info on Don Kirsner 'concert's if indeed it was a full concert. They seemed to have been on French Studio 3 show a number of ti...	Noel	0	1204	Sat Jun 6 6:14 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Calendar Goes Pop (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Sb9iE9XqM Some Rats references and Paula Yates interviewed about her new book. This was a 3 part Christmas series from December 1980, starting with an interview with Tom Robinson launching Sector 27. A young Richard Madeley hosted and later in the series, a r...	Mark L	0	485	Fri Jun 5 11:32 AM, 2020 by Mark L
	Feeling in the year's. (Preview) This has been getting repeated on RTE one. 6 30.tonigh was 1978 shown the rats doing rat trap. Friday night was 1977 shown the rats do lookin after no 1.	manatthetop	1	595	Mon Jun 1 6:03 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Advert (Preview) This would have been a good advert	manatthetop	0	452	Mon Jun 1 7:04 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	She said no no. (Preview) In my opinion. This is the most boomtown rats song on this album.	manatthetop	10	597	Sun May 31 9:31 AM, 2020 by Ratboy
	Too Late She Cried - Does it exist? (Preview) Hello. I can't seem to find Too Late She Cried anywhere. It's supposed to be on US releases of the How To Compose... but I can't actually find it. I have the UK and Canadian versions, which don't have that song. I think it's the last Geldof solo song I need to track down. Any idea where I can find it? Thanks.	makonen	9	590	Wed May 27 8:29 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Book. Tales of boomtown glory missing tracks list (Preview) 2 geldof songs not in book talk me up which was beside to this is the world calling &let's get b side to I cry too. I wonder why Bob missed these out as they were quite good b sides just curious every other song though on the whole loving this book of lyrics	Mike menzies	8	740	Wed May 27 7:49 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Citizens documentary - BBC2 Sat 23 May 9.20pm (Preview) This is on bbc2on 23/5/20 at 9.20 pm looking forward to this	Mike menzies	45	1918	Wed May 27 7:45 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	The one show. (Preview) Wee update for all you rat fans. Geldofs on this tomorrow night.	manatthetop	2	536	Wed May 27 6:05 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	The Next Single? (Preview) What do you think it will be or what do you want it to be? Want KISS Will be Monster Monkeys (edit)	Mark L	37	1501	Mon May 25 12:33 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Photos (Preview) Well some time ago I mentioned that I had some photos from 78 Hammersmith Odeon that I couldnt find . Well today after 7 hours cleaning the loft out bingo.	Ratboy	3	475	Sun May 24 8:03 PM, 2020 by Ratboy
	Geldof in Guardian - 22 may (Preview) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/22/no-rear-view-mirror-in-this-car-bob-geldof-on-love-loss-and-lockdown-bob-geldof We needed to change our lives and the only way to do that was to get the **** out Ireland, Geldof says, adding that it always in...	ArrGee	0	1361	Sat May 23 9:13 AM, 2020 by ArrGee
	A Tonic For The Troops (Preview) I have 3 different versions of this album on CDs. 1 USA version other two UK version's. USA one has Mary and Joey on it. UK one from 1992 has all 3 B side of the singles. The 2005 one has Do the rat.	manatthetop	4	639	Thu May 21 3:48 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Bob Geldof is in the hot seat - Jools Holland - Radio 2 - Sat 23 May 20:00 (Preview) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jg41 Bob Geldof is in the hot seat! Bob Geldof joins Jools Holland for a rummage in the "Later..." treasure chest,	ArrGee	1	913	Thu May 21 10:59 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Canadian interview (Preview) https://etcanada.com/video/7145ed44-9540-11ea-b58b-0242ac110004/bob-geldof-on-boomtown-rats-reunion-live-aid-legacy/	Mark L	0	862	Tue May 19 2:46 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Bob's favourite Rats photo (Preview)	Mark L	1	982	Tue May 19 2:39 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Hot press Oct 2013 (Preview) Forgot I had this.	manatthetop	3	918	Mon May 18 5:28 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Top ten Rats’ songs from Classic Rock History (Preview) https://www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-boomtown-rats-songs/	Mark L	4	1012	Sun May 17 5:49 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	2new rats (Preview) I know all the focus is on the big 4, geldof,crowe, Roberts and briquette let's not forget the 2others in the current line up Alan Dunn and Darren Beale who I feel are a crucial part of this latest line up (incidentally slot of reformed groups may only have 1original member ) where as we are lucky with 4o...	Mike menzies	4	982	Sat May 16 7:48 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Rock n roll. Ye Ye (Preview) Have to say. This wee song is growing on me. Been playing it alot.	manatthetop	14	1188	Sat May 16 1:26 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Tracks I would love to hear the Rats do they haven't played in the reunion era (or very rarely)... (Preview) After seeing the three tracks from Citizens on youtube from Dublin. They had a magnificent energy to them. I'd love to hear any of the new tracks live just for the experience. But in terms of older tracks. They've never/very rarely have done since the 2013 reunion. Do The Rat Drag Me Down Elephant's Gr...	Rats Fan	17	1149	Fri May 15 10:22 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Choice Music Prize (Preview) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice_Music_Prize#Winners_and_shortlisted_nominees	ArrGee	0	898	Tue May 12 5:49 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Video for Trash Glam Baby (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1EoKEYtPJI&feature=youtu.be	Mark L	38	2869	Mon May 11 9:27 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Best single cover (Preview) I'm sure this has been covered B4. But here we go. 1 I don't like Mondays. The fact Gerry Cott has a cig. You would never see this in this day and age. 2. Rat trap Great image of the band. 3. Dave. Love this photo. 4. Mary. So young looking. 5. Tonight same as I TLG cover but love this. 6. A hold of me. Good image....	manatthetop	3	578	Sat May 9 7:39 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Press Reviews of New LP ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Paul Moody of Uncut magazine has given Citizens of Boomtown 8/10. Moody is a hardened, seasoned ex NME journalist so high praise indeed. Review was not very detailed but word runbunctious used to describe sound. Wasn't expecting such a high mark from a respected magazine like Uncut.	Noel	130	4947	Fri May 8 9:37 PM, 2020 by Junkyard Smile
	1980 leixlip castle footage (Preview) https://www.rte.ie/archives/2013/0614/456589-boomtown-rats-at-leixlip-castle-1980/	KevH	3	1004	Wed May 6 7:50 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Hot Press interview (Preview) https://www.hotpress.com/music/interview-bob-geldof-rise-fall-boomtown-rats-22813812	Mark L	2	910	Mon May 4 9:05 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	The aldualment album (Preview) Singles aside. Pick two tracks from each album to come up with the. Album that would pick up any ear to say I must have this. I know too much time on my hands	manatthetop	11	1174	Thu Apr 30 12:05 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Set list (Preview) Here's what I did with mine.	manatthetop	2	1287	Mon Apr 27 6:50 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Stand out album track on each LP (Preview) 1 Joey's on the street again. 2 I never loved Eva Braun. 3 When the night comes. 4 Hurt hurts. 5 Skin on skin 6 Hard times 7 Here's a postcard. Hard to choose but I'll stick with the above.	manatthetop	7	542	Sat Apr 25 4:22 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Passing through (Preview) Do you know what this is s great wee song	manatthetop	10	1612	Fri Apr 24 11:37 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Bob Geldof On The New Album (Preview) Expect a special edition of the album https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2020/04/21/bob-geldof-on-the-boomtown-rats-recent-reunion-album-and-the-legacy-of-live-aid-35-years-later/What am I regretful about, from my point of view, is that I like this album, Geldof sa...	ArrGee	5	572	Wed Apr 22 11:40 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	V.Deep. (Preview) Have to say. When I 1st Heard this album. I thought it's over. But as the years have gone by I find myself playing this album more and more. I have always loved. He watches it all. ( Should have been a single). In my opinion the only weak song goes to Charmed lives.	manatthetop	13	921	Wed Apr 22 8:15 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	New member - intro (Preview) Hi, long time lurker , not quite so enthusiastic as most members here but during these lonely times decided to join. Huge fan back in the day but my enthusiasm waned after live aid......blah.. Would have loved this wealth of information back 40 years ago when all you had was the occasional paper cli...	KevH	4	1347	Tue Apr 21 3:03 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Pete Briquette with Kirsty Mc Coll (Preview) Does anyone know if this is Pete playing on TOTP with Kirsty in '81. I know there was a connection with Pete and Simon writing, maybe he filled in for the regular bass player. It looks like him and he's playing a Steinberg bass [which he started using in the 80s] best shot at 0:50 and 2.00 https://www.yo...	KevH	1	899	Tue Apr 21 3:02 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	USA Albums (Preview) Glad I got up into the loft. Going through all my old albums and came across two rats imports. Forgot I even had them. I have them on CD. But forgot I had them in vinyl. All biss	manatthetop	12	1054	Sun Apr 19 8:17 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Rain (Preview) Looks like due to the lockdown. I have too much time on my hands. Been going over Rats And Geldofs video's. 4 of the videos start of with rain. 1. Never in a million years. 2. In the pouring rain. 3. Room 19 4. Trash glam baby. Don't know why I'm pointing this out. But Geldof must love the rain?	manatthetop	15	1085	Thu Apr 16 5:41 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Happy birthday Simon (Preview) Would just like to wish one of the greatest drummers to come out of Ireland a great happy birthday. Enjoy your day. And keep doing the rat. It	manatthetop	1	743	Tue Apr 14 8:56 AM, 2020 by Mark L
	Old stuff (Preview) Really forgot I had this lot	manatthetop	1	1491	Wed Apr 8 8:15 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	ITLG tour 1985 (Preview) Have to say this was a great gig	manatthetop	2	940	Tue Apr 7 8:24 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	May 1994 (Preview) Came across this cut out article I had pure in one in of the album's	manatthetop	3	1277	Tue Apr 7 6:43 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Best off (Preview) I know there have been afew of the above out over the years with different titles. But I have seen what's now called gold. Which overs a bands singles over the years along with all the B sides and extended mixes. Well I have been calling for the rats to do this for sometime now. Would love it. If this ever hap...	manatthetop	1	1475	Mon Apr 6 12:53 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Surprisingly... my most listened to track (according to my iTunes statistics is...) 'She Said No' (Preview) It did really surprise me. I clearly remember my initial reaction to 'She Said No' was it's a fun if throwaway piece. I liked the guitar sounds and the swagger but I wasn't totally convinced. If I was asked directly I'd say I preferred 'Here's A Postcard' or 'Trash Glam Baby', 'Passing Through' or 'KISS...	Rats Fan	0	927	Sat Apr 4 6:06 PM, 2020 by Rats Fan
	Rate Citizens of Boomtown songs (Preview) For what it's worth.... Interested in seeing everyone's ratings for new album tracks. 1 Trash Glam-5 2 Sweet Thing-6 3 Monster Monkeys-7 4 She Said No-4 5 Passing Through-6 6 Here's a Postcard-6 7 KISS-2 8 Rock n Roll Ye Ye-2 9 Get a Grip- 4 10 Boomtown Rats-5 B-side No Tomorrow Like Today-7	Noel	37	1687	Fri Apr 3 6:14 PM, 2020 by Ratboy
	A hold of me. (Preview) Just love playing along with this song	manatthetop	2	1433	Thu Apr 2 8:09 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Here's a postcard. (Preview) Fu?king loving this song	manatthetop	1	1356	Thu Apr 2 7:53 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Mondo bongo (Preview) Been listening to the rats albums again and this one is really sticking out by again. Forgot how got this is. USA one	manatthetop	3	993	Thu Apr 2 6:16 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Classic Pop part 4 (Preview)	Noel	2	864	Thu Apr 2 4:10 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop part 1 (Preview) Dont want to clutter the site so will send these in three parts	Noel	2	803	Thu Apr 2 2:04 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop part 3 (Preview)	Noel	0	773	Thu Apr 2 1:52 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop Part 2 (Preview)	Noel	0	1389	Thu Apr 2 1:43 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop magazine Rats 8 page feature May 2020 (Preview) Classic pop has eight page Rats feature, featuring Geldof, Briqutte and piece on Gerry Cott. Article was written prior to tour cancellation/ Coronavirus outbreak.	Noel	3	1274	Thu Apr 2 9:49 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	All wrapped up. (Preview) God this lockdown is good. Coming across albums I forgot I even had. And by the way the undertones were doing this well B4 Lady Gaga	manatthetop	2	488	Wed Apr 1 3:19 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Rats ruined Love the new album. But they've ruined this (Preview)	manatthetop	6	611	Mon Mar 30 2:53 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	I can't get Citizens of Boomtown by The Boomtown Rats... (Preview) From Banquet Records Unfortunately we didn't receive enough of these in our initial delivery to account for what was a late rush of preorders - we've ordered more and are waiting for it to come back in from the supplier. We're told it will be back in later this week - we'll get it sent out to you as soon...	ArrGee	24	1298	Mon Mar 30 11:43 AM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Album songs that should have been singles (Preview) 1 Close as you'll ever be. 2 Joey's on the street again. 3 Can't stop 4 Blind date 5 Keep it up 6 When the night comes 7 Hurt hurts. 8 Under there thumb 9 He watches it all 10 Skin on skin 11 Hard times 12 Lucky	manatthetop	9	985	Sat Mar 28 11:12 AM, 2020 by Derek The Dane
	Where will Citizens chart on Friday? (Preview) I am going for 14	ArrGee	16	1256	Thu Mar 26 4:29 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Rank The B-sides (Preview) I have excluded all the songs that appear on the original LPs in one form or another.Do The Rat (10)DUN LAOGHAIRE (10)So Strange (8)Late Last Night (8)Barefootin' (live) (7) Born to Burn (7)Man at the Top (6)Lying Again (6)It's All The Rage (6)Real Different (6)How Do You Do ? (5)Don't Talk To Me (...	ArrGee	58	9080	Thu Mar 26 4:24 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Tickets - refund or reschedule? (Preview) Maybe a bit general for the Rats board, but given the choice would you rather get a refund or reschedule? Personally, for most things I would prefer to reschedule even if I have to wait months. A few years ago, I got a Who ticket the night before a show and the next morning Roger Daltrey cried off with lary...	ArrGee	15	959	Thu Mar 26 3:23 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Rats At Minehead (Preview) Just watched Rats at Butlins Minehead on you tube She said No and Mary absolutely brilliant any one know if the Norwich festival will be rescheduled ?	Ratboy	4	416	Wed Mar 25 7:40 PM, 2020 by Ratboy
	Lorraine Kelly (Preview) Geldofs on this show this morning	manatthetop	1	489	Wed Mar 25 2:55 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Quiz show (Preview) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000gphz/only-connect-series-15-27-thirdplace-playoff	TIMBO	0	445	Tue Mar 24 7:49 PM, 2020 by TIMBO
	US TV show (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boQRH8GVr4s Performance of Never in a Million Years on US show	Mark L	1	558	Mon Mar 23 8:58 AM, 2020 by diffbrook
	The Vinyl Version of the LP (Preview) Why is there a sheet in it with the ramblings of a crazy man and a photo of the band in rat masks on the other side?	ArrGee	4	876	Sat Mar 21 10:13 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Brighton OFF (Preview) https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18309668.amp/ Brighton Dome said tonight: "Following the UK Governments new advice today to the public to avoid contact in social spaces including theatres, to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, Brighton Dome will be temporarily closed for events with...	ArrGee	15	591	Fri Mar 20 1:15 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Janice Long and numerous Rats’ tracks (Preview) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000gd5q Janice Long presents a BBC Radio evening show and plays the Boomtown Rats....feels like the 80s again. Now in 2020, Janice is on BBC Radio Wales and interviewed Bob a few days ago. Tracks played include Shes So Modern, Mondays, Trash Glam Baby and Pass...	Mark L	0	406	Fri Mar 20 2:46 AM, 2020 by Mark L
	Hard Times (Preview) Due to the times Ireland and England Scotland and Wales. Fines itself it. This song should be reissued as an A side single. Along with . Don't worry be happy.	manatthetop	0	827	Thu Mar 19 5:50 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Ranking of every Boomtown Rats and Bob Geldof solo album (Preview) Hello, I thought it might be a fun idea to pass the time to rank albums in order of preference from best to worst. The best being at the top of your list. Perhaps with a top 2 tracks from each record? The Boomtown Rats A Tonic for the Troops The Fine Art of Surfacing Mondo Bongo V Deep In The Long Grass Deep In T...	Rats Fan	14	639	Wed Mar 18 11:41 PM, 2020 by zippaguppis
	Do the rat (Preview) Now I've gotten my head around this new album. Here goes. Trash glam baby 10 out of 10 Sweet thing 9 out of 10 Monster monkeys 9 out of 10. She said no 10 out of 10. Passing through 11 out of 10 Here's a postcard 11 out of 10. Kiss 10 out of 10. Rock n roll 7 out of 10. Get a grip. 7 out of 10. Boomtown rats 4 out of 10. No...	manatthetop	0	474	Wed Mar 18 11:51 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	No Tomorrow Like Today reviews (Preview) Haven't heard it but two differing opinions on Facebook. One guy says it's really good, like 1978 Rats, Costello/New York Dolls influences/sound. Incidentally Pete Briquette concurs with this in reply to poster. Guy 2 says it's good, but no way as good as Trash Glam Baby. My take is that everyone has...	Noel	47	1848	Wed Mar 18 1:40 AM, 2020 by Rats Fan
	Here's a postcard (Preview) Have to say. I'm loving this wee song	manatthetop	4	959	Tue Mar 17 11:27 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Tour date cancellations? (Preview) Given the book signings are off and the Croatia gig postponed. Also I noted Brighton date is not on Geldof Facebook page. i dont suppose interwebular communications will ever inform us of these things.	ArrGee	26	1434	Tue Mar 17 6:24 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	London Palladium Off? (Preview) https://lwtheatres.co.uk/latest-information-coronavirus/	ArrGee	8	497	Tue Mar 17 12:33 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
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