The Boomtown Rats

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

Anyone heard any news about any warm up gigs?.It not that long until the festival tour starts so I was wondering if anyone has heard anything.

suss · suss

Recent thread on best lines got me wondering about the various uncredited or anonymous contributions across Rats repertoire, such as the Whitehall 1212 vocals mentioned. Any certainty out there about who said:- Can I speak to Blake of the Yard? To Whom? I't's a Fair Cop Guv (Bob?) Are you really goi...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Just wondered if anyone had any news? Fingers crossed for both...

Mark L · Mark L

Anyone recall this? Can't find anything on You Tube with Bob as a guest but pretty sure he appeared three times on this and that it ran from '81 to 84? Sure he was on once with Midge and Holly Johnson and recall in '83 he appeared in a very bright orange jumper and looked uneasy to me as the other 5 team member...

Mark L · Mark L

How come 'I don't like Mondays - the story behind the song' is showing 10000 plus views? Is this the most viewed post? Could well be since it's been around since 2006. Also, whenever I log on, there's generally only a handful of others on at the same time max, no matter what time of day it is. What was it abou...

Jules · Jules

http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/event_ate_18518a.html

manatthetop · manatthetop

How great is this wee song live. Much much better than the record. Can not fault this song what-so-ever

ArrGee · ArrGee

I'm not paying £60 for that! The south line up looks hellish. Maybe if Thompson Twin, Tony Hadley, Bonnie Tyler and Howard Jones (FFS! Will he have the mime artist in tow?) weren't on the bill it might be tolerable, but even then I wouldn't consider going to see any of the others in their own right. ...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

If a full film of the set exists- please can it released online. It is a perfect momento or the reunion and probably the best quality footage we are likely to get. I know about 5 songs from it are online- but it would be great to see the whole thing.

Jules · Jules

New date added for Kent festival http://www.thehopfarmmusicfestival.com/

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Looks interesting- would love to see more? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiDWgbQxtTc

manatthetop · manatthetop

Happy St Pats to all the Irish around the world. Plus the one's who think they are Irish and the one's who would love to be Irish. Anyone out there got abit of Irish in them. Just play the great song of indiff all day long on Monday. I don't mind at all.

manatthetop · manatthetop

If I was to put this in order This would be my top 10 out of the 18 singles that came out 1 Rat trap 2 Dave 3 Someone's looking at you 4 I don't like Mondays 5 Mary of the 4th form 6 House on fire 7 Banana republic 8 Diamond smiles 9 Like clockwork 10 Looking after No 1 ( The song that started it all of for me on the Late...

iang · iang

From next week we at bobgeldof.com will be running a competition to win a pair of weekend tickets to the Wychwood Festival where the Boomtown Rats are headlining on the Sunday. Like all of our competitions the question will be so easy. Hope everyone is well. -- Edited by iang on Tuesday 4th of March 201...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Like to share this with you's. This poster is really important to me 1st because it was the last thing my daddy got me as an xmas box way back in 1980 It was also to turn to be my last with him As he died the next day. and 2nd because it's the rat's My Dad got this blocked for me which means that it's timeless. It w...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Even has the Ratlife ep if you can bear it...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

Of course, this could be even worse should they decide to plunder the Geldof and the Gung~Ho back catalogue...Another Piece of RedArnold LayneUnder Their ThumbMood MamboDon't Talk To MeEurope Looked UglyPlease Don't GoDiamond SmilesShe's Not The BestReal DifferentSay Hi To MickSkin on SkinTa...

noelindublin · noelindublin

HI- I'm not a hi- fi buff so I'm slightly out of my debt here. Does anybody on this forum listen to the Rats material on vinyl rather than cd and notice it it sounds better or more "authentic. Again I'm no expert but listening to say In the Long Grass on CD it can seem overloaded with so much going on...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Regarding Rats song's I dislike or lets say would not play much which I have to point out are very few 1 Charmed lives (Never play) Just don't get this song (Hair really) 2 Storm breaks ( Normally skip) I can take or leave this one (Over our heads) 3 Little death (Normally skip) Same with this one (Got cold f...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Geldof did this show on RTE some years back I would love to see the Rats do this as well. It's a good show and it would be nice to hear the rats of the band have there say other than geldof all the time

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi guys i got the live cd at the Belfast gig and send away for the London one Cause Gerry plays on it How good are the live cd's 100% for me Just great live

kirjen3112 · kirjen3112

Due to the usual unforseen crap on the horizon,I might have to put a few bits up for sale,have seen ebay's highest price transc disc for a totp show only and its a joke,however,what I would like to know from fans is ur idea of valuation for what I have,before I use ebay,the following White label 1st LP WITH...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jan/10/roger-lewis-welsh-rugby-union-regionsThe Cardiff Blues chairman, Peter Thomas, this week said that the regions had no con...

raticus · raticus

Found this on you tube - hadnt seen "someone looking" from the show and its great but "no1" is an amazing performance...went out with a bang thats for sure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMK9e-_tgJA end of this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlzZRQsg8Q star...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Bigweekends.com or 08450704733 quote QMAG and book by 4th March -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 26th of January 2014 10:14:01 AM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi all the rats have just come on sky arts 1 8.30 to 9 sunday 19 1 14

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi All at Boomtown. I was passing through Ballyjamesduff the other day and came across this Looks like Pat has got himself a row of house's in his home town LOL

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi All can we just get back to anything to do with the rat's here. That's what the Other Stuff is for. I'm a Rat's fan If I need to know about any other then I will post this on the Other Stuff line. Thank you. That's my wee rant over LOL

iowaopie · iowaopie

Yeahs ago there was a song that spoke of half moon bay, a friend named lee, the chorus was something like " over here over there it's the same everywhere. a boy cries out for his mama before he dies for his home ". i think it was titled EVERYWHERE. does anyone know this song ? thanks for the...

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

Hi to all my fellow Rat mates.Havent been on forum for a while but heres to wish you all a very merry Christmas and an extremely Rat filled new year.Hopefully there is going to be a lot going on. Ratification throughout the land Wes and Liz xx

ArrGee · ArrGee

OK, they may not get top billing, but I wouldn't mind seeing these over a weekend....Elvis CostelloJulian CopeSqueezeSpecialsStranglersWilko JohnsonThe DamnedBuzzc0cksThe BlockheadsFrom The JamRuts DCTheatre of Hate

noelindublin · noelindublin

Anybody watching or listening to the Derby vs Chelsea FA cup tie yesterday might have noticed the DJ blast out Rat Trap immediately on the stroke of half time in this FA cup tie. Captive live audience at Pride Park was about 32,000.

whynot · whynot

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a source for the song lyrics for the newly released material like the 1976 song Doin' It Right? Or, if people want to help me, I will have a stab at it, but I can't make out some words and could use some help. Thanks! -- Edited by whynot on Friday 3rd of January 2014 08:57:2...

Bobi G · Bobi G

https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/f9d9a5ddc44431b2c7775d36c8ac569420131230234029/f2fb9298e056d7f8d5095073bc8c4b7920131230234029/76d0b2

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ratlife

diffbrook · diffbrook

Fantastic xmas pressie. This gig screened live on Sky Arts on Christmas Day at 5am. Only foe 30 mins though. -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 16th of December 2013 09:35:00 AM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Anyone aware If you can get rat tracks that have yet to be included on cd's Like's of Born to burn, Europe looked ugly, Man at the top. I have yet to see any of the 3 track on cd's Unless someone know better?

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

Not 1 cd but 16.Includes 1 signed by Bob,2 live,1 box set,2 promo cd singles.The only 1 that is not a real cd is the Rat Life EP.Next to it is a 1 track promo cd single Rat Life.Never thought the Boomtown Rats would play together again never mind me getting all these cds.

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all here in Rats-Ville, Just a quick query - I finally got my hands on an excellent quality version of the most sought after item in the Rats' canon, I'd always wanted to have 'Rock Goes to College' DVD, had a copy that was fair in quality, possibly 7/10, but found a download last night t...

BVD1965 · BVD1965

I hope they will sell some nice things like '77 style buttons, bob's 77 style sun glasses, rats t-shirts and even maybe Garry Roberts guitar picks (don't know if he is that vain for using his own guitar picks). What do you like for selling merchandise stuff?

BVD1965 · BVD1965

The superb live recordings of Vicar Street and Roundhouse are now available for an absolute bargain price: 3 CDs for £15 at Concert Live. I ordered this set of 3 Roundhouse live CD's to put 2 of them under the Christmas tree. Maybe if someone want to exchange a Vicar CD for a Roundhouse CD you can send me a...

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

I must say I really enjoy 'V Deep', and even though it probably is the weakest of the Rat's work, it speaks volumes for their work that this album is so good in itself. When it comes to the more experimental Rats, 'Bongo' is better than 'V Deep' of course, 'Bongo' is filled with top notch material with only...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi all, Any of you got this 7 ins ep Has Rat trap, Looking after No 1,Clockwork and Diamond smiles on it?

suss · suss

Is this available on CD? Confess I'm being lazy and haven't checked the Rats compilations but from memory they all include album version. Was it on any like Teenage Kicks / Sound of Suburbs - i.e. not those but like them?

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

'Mondo Bongo' - an album by the Boomtown Rats maybe not as critically rated as the preceeding albums, but for me, one of my favourites and a wonderful progression from 'Surfacing'. I remember still getting my first Rats material - I had been to see Geldof solo, pretty sure it was November 2005, and a fri...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

It seems like a beautiful song (alot stronger than a couple of the cuts on the album). Would love to hear a band version of it. Live, a demo anything

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

I could not find the original post but I have just got this rare live concert onto cd.Anybody who wants a copy please drop me a line with your adresse.It is ok quality and has an unknown song on it and early versions of some of the stuff from In The Long Grass.Just be patiant with me and I will send out copys in...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/1125/488904-rocket-from-the-crypt/Ahead of their Dublin date at the Button Factory on Saturday December 7, San Diego legends Rocket from the Crypt hav...

noelindublin · noelindublin

Hi - has anybody heard all the Peel sessions ie both sessions Session one- 26/07/77 Joey/Mary/Lookin/ Neon Session Two- 15/05/78 -Clockwork/ Howard Hughes/ Normal People/ Island Are there any particularly good or bad takes of these songs that you like or dislike? Also Peels dropping of the band af...

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

Greetings to one an' all, Listening to some absolutely wonderful Live CD's this past few weeks after witnessing the Boomtown Rats LIVE at Vicar Street! Boston 1980 is perhaps my favourite, a rollicking good show Middlesex 1978 Hammersmith 1982 - Are there any live boots in circulation from the pre '...

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGX_MmVn6s Doesn't sound drastically diff, but has a slower tempo and killer beat I'm not too well versed in Rat's studio outtakes, but besides Peel Sessions, where does one obtain this track and others? I've heard of the Dudgeon sessions, are there many of them...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Hi All talking of the above I have just came across this in my addict. Forgot all about the poster's I have of the rat's Any way here's one when they where on the Fine art tour

wordmeester · wordmeester

C'mon Bob and his fellow Rats, I've loyally been here for you since 1978. Seen two of your tours here in NY/NJ. Still among some of the best live shows of the 150 or so I've seen, including the greats like The Who (2x); the Stones (2x), the Clash (2x), the Pogues (3x), Springsteen (12x), the Replacements (...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

Just looked on Amazon.co.uk and it looks like all 6 albums will be released as a box set in October.Wonder if anything "new" will turn up on these.

Jules · Jules

Just heard from Boomtown Rats of FB that the Rats will be playing the Wychwood Festival on 1st June 2014 (Sunday)

ArrGee · ArrGee

For all the details; meet up, set list, reviews etc.

Mark L · Mark L

Many thanks for taking time and effort in uploading venue pics under each location. Good to get a feel for how the places differed, how the Rats were billed etc not to mention how much beer was consumed! Nice one

Jules · Jules

http://www.zomato.com/birmingham/dragon-inn-wetherspoon-highgate?adref=692000-6900084-0000002&gclid=CKPTxZmqm7oCFajKtAodAicADA-- Edited by ArrGee on Friday 18th of October 2013 01:03:56 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

Meet Up

manatthetop · manatthetop

Here goes, Boomtown rats. I can make it if you can & Joey's on the street again. (What can I say just two great song's) Tonic for the troops. I never loved Eva Braun & Me and Howard Hughes. Fine art. Keep it up & Sleep. Mondo Bongo. Please don't go & This is my room V. Deep. He watches it all &a...

ArrGee · ArrGee

For all the details; meet up, set list, reviews etc.

ArrGee · ArrGee

For all the details; meet up, set list, reviews etc.

ArrGee · ArrGee

eight days to go...

ArrGee · ArrGee

seven days to go....

thewolfinwales · thewolfinwales

Anyone going to the Manchester gig interested in meeting up? Travelling on my own from South Wales and staying over for the night..Pub meet would be great.. -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 9th of October 2013 08:48:39 PM

Melv · Melv

It's worth noting that there's a curfew at 10:00 PM, so it's likely to be an earlier start than usual. Glad to join this great forum. Melv

ArrGee · ArrGee

Anyone meeting up with suss on his tour

Ian D · Ian D

Has anybody been to this venue and if so is it any good? Read mixed views online. Thinking of going but if its a crap venue might just stick to London. -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 10th of October 2013 04:19:23 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

Meet Up : Hawley Arms

samtheman37 · samtheman37

The CowCorn Exchange St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QF I am not from Cambridge but going to see the Rats for the first time at the Corn Exchange? Just wonder where is a good pub near the venue Or is the bar at the venue any good? -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 13th of October 2013 01:59:02 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

Meeting point for Bournemouth from about 4 ish onwards: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/sir-percy-florence-shelley -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 10th of October 2013 04:24:32 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

Meeting point - Morrisons - more or less facing the ulster hall -- Edited by ArrGee on Friday 11th of October 2013 08:08:47 AM

ArrGee · ArrGee

Meeting Point : Hairy Lemon Feel free to post set lists, photographs and anything else. Make those of us who aren't attending feel bad. -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 10th of October 2013 04:25:12 PM

manatthetop · manatthetop

Europe looked ugly (Great B side) Man at the top (Great B side) Hard times ( Love this song should have been an A side) Lying again (Love this wee song) Barefootin (Great live track) How do you do (Could have been an A side) So strange (Good B side) Born to burn (Great wee song) Do the rat(Sure A side) Real dif...

ArrGee · ArrGee

That will teach me not to order them early, I should have held off on buying the outbound flight... ... standing still available on Sunday. PS Dublin flights down to less than £30 return for the weekend with Ryanair from Stansted. -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 15th of September 2013 07:54:32 PM

BVD1965 · BVD1965

I ordered Gerry's CD "Urban Soundscapes" last week and sent him some compliments, because it's a beautiful piece of (acoustical guitar) music (http://www.gerrycott.com). Maybe it's not everybody's cup of tea, but I like this kind of (fingerstyle guitar) music very much and you can he...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Just been listening to Pete Briquette's interview for 'The Mouth Magazine' seemed to state quite confidently that 2014 was a busy year because there is a strong likelihood of these 2 things. It would be interesting to hear them side by side if it happens. Geldof's last solo album was terrific.

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

For my money, the Isle of Wight Festival was a revelation. In front of such a huge audience, the band sounded unbeatable and Geldof is a master at working such big venues. I went to see them at Bournemouth and the Roundhouse (which Gerry Cott's appearance was a huge moment) and of course the longer setli...

manatthetop · manatthetop

How great is this album. Has to be in anyone's top 5 of album's to hear B4 you die. Every song great. What more can i say

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx Only A Tonic For The Troops made platinum......Singles: Silver 200,000; Gold 400,000; Platinum 600,000Albums: Silver 60,000; Gold 100,000; Platinum 300,000 BOOMTOWN RATS - THE BOOMTOWN RATS Silver Certification (Album) 09 May 1978 PHO...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

Just 3 latest items of my collection.1 sighned by Bob the other is a promo and a promo cd single Back To Boomtown.Whoever thought we would get to hear some new Boomtown Rats songs.

BVD1965 · BVD1965

Suss knew the right answer to my question who the sax player was at The Roundhouse: Aaron Liddard. Thank you Suss! OK, next question is much more difficult (I really want to know this one, it keeps me busy since I was a schoolboy...): did the Rats play in Amsterdam in 1978 outside of the RAI exhibition c...

manatthetop · manatthetop

1 We got Geldof doing what he does best leading from the front 2 We got a new best of 3 We got 4 new songs 4 We got the box set 5 We got two new live cds 8 We got to see in my opinion one of the best live bands in the world 7 We got to see the rats back together again after 27 years which all the die hard fan thought would ev...

Mark L · Mark L

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2497915/Sir-Bob-Geldof-falls-asleep-outside-hotel-VERY-rock-n-gig-Boomtown-Rats.html

noelindublin · noelindublin

Brilliant. Just found good quality performance of WLWH from the gig in Bristol. Wondered had anyone filmed it ,and thanks one to Tony Gillespie we have a result! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-hFS4hUd7g -- Edited by noelindublin on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 04:42:00 PM

BVD1965 · BVD1965

I made this Roundhouse' compilation just one day ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejrNwVbTVk. By the way: I stood at Level 2 and I could almost reach up to the roof so I wasn't in the way of anyone else, so please no new discussions about that. And the Rats blew off the roof anyway. Sorry for the m...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Well, the train is leaving Boomtown, so I guess that's it. But in case any of the band happen upon the forum, I'd like to thank them for everything they have ever done. And especially for the last twelve months when I have had the best time ever being a fan of this marvelous band. Don't know what I will writ...

Mark L · Mark L

Anyone care to comment on whether (a) this is likely and (b) when it might be?

Lisa · Lisa

http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/s-official-ndash-Boomtown-Rats-bang-headline/story-19511859-detail/story.html

Mark L · Mark L

While I think on, what determines what Rats' song title goes next to our profile name and which seems to change according to the number of posts we have made? Thanks

Mark L · Mark L

Peter Powell hosting tonight on BBC4 at 11pm featuring Eddie & the Hot Rods, Terry Wogan, Long Tall Ernie, the Babys, Tonight, the Brotherhood of Man, Julie Covington, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Wings and Legs & Co Less than 3 months to go I would have thought until She's So Modern starts d...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Wish of a huge fan. Help me out please Boomtown Rats

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Does anyone know when it will come it? -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 20th of October 2013 09:06:21 PM

BVD1965 · BVD1965

Couldn't believe my ears today. After the amazing gig at The Roundhouse I wondered if the guys of Concert Live could catch even some of the explosion of the Rats' (and audience!!!) energy. Well, they did. And they did f...ing great!!! Even without mixing, editing, post editing, post post editin...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Just curious...

martyn_a · martyn_a

https://www.facebook.com/martyn.alcott/media_set?set=a.10201108682616252.1073741831.1144615514&type=1

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Just wondered how the gig went

Mark L · Mark L

Well, it's interesting. -- Edited by ArrGee on Friday 9th of August 2013 01:27:25 PM

Scottie · Scottie

Have been in contact with both venues. Neither have replied. The Beach Ballroom does not have the Rats listed at the moment and tickets for Dundee seem to be on sale in a couple of bars only at the moment. I will wait and see. -- Edited by ArrGee - changed title as it could confuse if just seeing topic...

bigbosscentral · bigbosscentral

Fingers crossed. Full un-shortened set and a Gerry Cott guest appearance!

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Warm up gigs (Preview) Anyone heard any news about any warm up gigs?.It not that long until the festival tour starts so I was wondering if anyone has heard anything.	Derek The Dane	0	719	Fri Apr 4 2:11 PM, 2014 by Derek The Dane
	Unsung heroes (Preview) Recent thread on best lines got me wondering about the various uncredited or anonymous contributions across Rats repertoire, such as the Whitehall 1212 vocals mentioned. Any certainty out there about who said:- Can I speak to Blake of the Yard? To Whom? I't's a Fair Cop Guv (Bob?) Are you really goi...	suss	7	1005	Fri Apr 4 1:46 PM, 2014 by suss
	Any sign of the new Geldof and new Rats album- Pete Briquette mentioned in an interview last year? (Preview) Just wondered if anyone had any news? Fingers crossed for both...	bigbosscentral	0	691	Fri Apr 4 10:26 AM, 2014 by bigbosscentral
	Mike Read's Pop Quiz (Preview) Anyone recall this? Can't find anything on You Tube with Bob as a guest but pretty sure he appeared three times on this and that it ran from '81 to 84? Sure he was on once with Midge and Holly Johnson and recall in '83 he appeared in a very bright orange jumper and looked uneasy to me as the other 5 team member...	Mark L	5	2420	Mon Mar 31 11:37 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Forum stats (Preview) How come 'I don't like Mondays - the story behind the song' is showing 10000 plus views? Is this the most viewed post? Could well be since it's been around since 2006. Also, whenever I log on, there's generally only a handful of others on at the same time max, no matter what time of day it is. What was it abou...	Mark L	14	6959	Mon Mar 31 3:37 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Saturday 19th July, Splendourfest, Nottingham - not on BTRS website yet (Preview) http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/alttickets/event_ate_18518a.html	Jules	1	762	Fri Mar 28 10:41 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Diamond Smiles Live (Preview) How great is this wee song live. Much much better than the record. Can not fault this song what-so-ever	manatthetop	47	4504	Thu Mar 27 7:35 AM, 2014 by Lisa
	Rewind Line Ups (Preview) I'm not paying £60 for that! The south line up looks hellish. Maybe if Thompson Twin, Tony Hadley, Bonnie Tyler and Howard Jones (FFS! Will he have the mime artist in tow?) weren't on the bill it might be tolerable, but even then I wouldn't consider going to see any of the others in their own right. ...	ArrGee	22	2341	Wed Mar 19 3:51 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Was the full Isle of Wight Festival 2013 set filmed? Not necessarily broadcast on Sky Arts- but filmed. (Preview) If a full film of the set exists- please can it released online. It is a perfect momento or the reunion and probably the best quality footage we are likely to get. I know about 5 songs from it are online- but it would be great to see the whole thing.	bigbosscentral	1	795	Wed Mar 19 1:52 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Sunday 6th July, Kent (Preview) New date added for Kent festival http://www.thehopfarmmusicfestival.com/	Jules	17	1541	Wed Mar 19 9:17 AM, 2014 by Jules
	Does someone know what US TV appearance this is from? And does anybody have a full recording? (Preview) Looks interesting- would love to see more? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiDWgbQxtTc	bigbosscentral	3	1014	Sun Mar 16 8:55 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	St Paddys day (Preview) Happy St Pats to all the Irish around the world. Plus the one's who think they are Irish and the one's who would love to be Irish. Anyone out there got abit of Irish in them. Just play the great song of indiff all day long on Monday. I don't mind at all.	manatthetop	0	690	Sat Mar 15 12:41 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	My Rat's top ten singles (Preview) If I was to put this in order This would be my top 10 out of the 18 singles that came out 1 Rat trap 2 Dave 3 Someone's looking at you 4 I don't like Mondays 5 Mary of the 4th form 6 House on fire 7 Banana republic 8 Diamond smiles 9 Like clockwork 10 Looking after No 1 ( The song that started it all of for me on the Late...	manatthetop	3	1088	Fri Mar 14 8:18 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Win weekend tickets for wychwood festival (Preview) From next week we at bobgeldof.com will be running a competition to win a pair of weekend tickets to the Wychwood Festival where the Boomtown Rats are headlining on the Sunday. Like all of our competitions the question will be so easy. Hope everyone is well. -- Edited by iang on Tuesday 4th of March 201...	iang	2	902	Mon Mar 10 12:15 PM, 2014 by iang
	Rats in the frame (Preview) Like to share this with you's. This poster is really important to me 1st because it was the last thing my daddy got me as an xmas box way back in 1980 It was also to turn to be my last with him As he died the next day. and 2nd because it's the rat's My Dad got this blocked for me which means that it's timeless. It w...	manatthetop	12	1154	Sat Mar 8 3:09 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Boomtown Rats at Roundhouse now on Spotify (along with every album) (Preview) Even has the Ratlife ep if you can bear it...	ArrGee	0	806	Thu Mar 6 10:09 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	The Nightmare Set... (Preview) Of course, this could be even worse should they decide to plunder the Geldof and the Gung~Ho back catalogue...Another Piece of RedArnold LayneUnder Their ThumbMood MamboDon't Talk To MeEurope Looked UglyPlease Don't GoDiamond SmilesShe's Not The BestReal DifferentSay Hi To MickSkin on SkinTa...	ArrGee1991	23	1613	Mon Mar 3 7:26 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Rats better on vinyl or cd? (Preview) HI- I'm not a hi- fi buff so I'm slightly out of my debt here. Does anybody on this forum listen to the Rats material on vinyl rather than cd and notice it it sounds better or more "authentic. Again I'm no expert but listening to say In the Long Grass on CD it can seem overloaded with so much going on...	noelindublin	13	4407	Sun Mar 2 2:49 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Dislikes (Preview) Regarding Rats song's I dislike or lets say would not play much which I have to point out are very few 1 Charmed lives (Never play) Just don't get this song (Hair really) 2 Storm breaks ( Normally skip) I can take or leave this one (Over our heads) 3 Little death (Normally skip) Same with this one (Got cold f...	manatthetop	27	2073	Sat Mar 1 6:02 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	For One night only (Preview) Geldof did this show on RTE some years back I would love to see the Rats do this as well. It's a good show and it would be nice to hear the rats of the band have there say other than geldof all the time	manatthetop	0	865	Fri Feb 21 9:47 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Live cds (Preview) Hi guys i got the live cd at the Belfast gig and send away for the London one Cause Gerry plays on it How good are the live cd's 100% for me Just great live	manatthetop	4	704	Thu Feb 20 7:13 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	holy grail and stuff(possible selling) (Preview) Due to the usual unforseen crap on the horizon,I might have to put a few bits up for sale,have seen ebay's highest price transc disc for a totp show only and its a joke,however,what I would like to know from fans is ur idea of valuation for what I have,before I use ebay,the following White label 1st LP WITH...	kirjen3112	2	935	Tue Feb 4 3:32 PM, 2014 by Derek The Dane
	Guardian journalist must be a Rats fan... (Preview) http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jan/10/roger-lewis-welsh-rugby-union-regionsThe Cardiff Blues chairman, Peter Thomas, this week said that the regions had no con...	ArrGee	2	358547	Mon Feb 3 2:31 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Self AId Footage (Preview) Found this on you tube - hadnt seen "someone looking" from the show and its great but "no1" is an amazing performance...went out with a bang thats for sure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMK9e-_tgJA end of this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlzZRQsg8Q star...	raticus	0	748	Tue Jan 28 9:42 AM, 2014 by raticus
	Save £20 on Butlins weekend. (Preview) Bigweekends.com or 08450704733 quote QMAG and book by 4th March -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 26th of January 2014 10:14:01 AM	ArrGee	1	1110	Sun Jan 26 11:38 AM, 2014 by Jules
	sky arts 1 (Preview) Hi all the rats have just come on sky arts 1 8.30 to 9 sunday 19 1 14	manatthetop	0	662	Sun Jan 19 8:35 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Pete's Place (Preview) Hi All at Boomtown. I was passing through Ballyjamesduff the other day and came across this Looks like Pat has got himself a row of house's in his home town LOL	manatthetop	0	738	Fri Jan 17 8:14 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Rat subject's only (Preview) Hi All can we just get back to anything to do with the rat's here. That's what the Other Stuff is for. I'm a Rat's fan If I need to know about any other then I will post this on the Other Stuff line. Thank you. That's my wee rant over LOL	manatthetop	6	1062	Mon Jan 13 9:14 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	what song is this and where can i find it (Preview) Yeahs ago there was a song that spoke of half moon bay, a friend named lee, the chorus was something like " over here over there it's the same everywhere. a boy cries out for his mama before he dies for his home ". i think it was titled EVERYWHERE. does anyone know this song ? thanks for the...	iowaopie	2	796	Sat Jan 11 8:12 PM, 2014 by iowaopie
	Ratty Christmas (Preview) Hi to all my fellow Rat mates.Havent been on forum for a while but heres to wish you all a very merry Christmas and an extremely Rat filled new year.Hopefully there is going to be a lot going on. Ratification throughout the land Wes and Liz xx	Wes[Wolverhampton]	22	1525	Fri Jan 10 4:23 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	An Ideal Festival Line Up to play with The Rats... (Preview) OK, they may not get top billing, but I wouldn't mind seeing these over a weekend....Elvis CostelloJulian CopeSqueezeSpecialsStranglersWilko JohnsonThe DamnedBuzzc0cksThe BlockheadsFrom The JamRuts DCTheatre of Hate	ArrGee	7	1144	Tue Jan 7 11:22 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Derby Co vs Chelsea (Preview) Anybody watching or listening to the Derby vs Chelsea FA cup tie yesterday might have noticed the DJ blast out Rat Trap immediately on the stroke of half time in this FA cup tie. Captive live audience at Pride Park was about 32,000.	noelindublin	0	757	Mon Jan 6 2:31 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Song Lyrics For Doin' It Right And Other New Material (Preview) Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a source for the song lyrics for the newly released material like the 1976 song Doin' It Right? Or, if people want to help me, I will have a stab at it, but I can't make out some words and could use some help. Thanks! -- Edited by whynot on Friday 3rd of January 2014 08:57:2...	whynot	1	934	Sat Jan 4 8:44 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Boomtown Rats Isle of Wight ISO - Available for seven days.... (Preview) https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/f9d9a5ddc44431b2c7775d36c8ac569420131230234029/f2fb9298e056d7f8d5095073bc8c4b7920131230234029/76d0b2	Bobi G	3	784	Wed Jan 1 7:05 PM, 2014 by Bobi G
	Free £2 Amazon voucher - Get Ratlife ep free.... (Preview) http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ratlife	ArrGee	1	963	Tue Dec 31 2:18 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Boomtown Rats live at Isle of Wight - Sky Arts - 25th December 2013 - 5am (Preview) Fantastic xmas pressie. This gig screened live on Sky Arts on Christmas Day at 5am. Only foe 30 mins though. -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 16th of December 2013 09:35:00 AM	diffbrook	10	1965	Sat Dec 28 1:43 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Missing track's (Preview) Anyone aware If you can get rat tracks that have yet to be included on cd's Like's of Born to burn, Europe looked ugly, Man at the top. I have yet to see any of the 3 track on cd's Unless someone know better?	manatthetop	9	1114	Thu Dec 26 6:02 PM, 2013 by NeonHeart
	Not 1 cd but...... (Preview) Not 1 cd but 16.Includes 1 signed by Bob,2 live,1 box set,2 promo cd singles.The only 1 that is not a real cd is the Rat Life EP.Next to it is a 1 track promo cd single Rat Life.Never thought the Boomtown Rats would play together again never mind me getting all these cds.	Derek The Dane	2	947	Tue Dec 24 4:46 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Full Show - 'Rock Goes to College' (Preview) HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all here in Rats-Ville, Just a quick query - I finally got my hands on an excellent quality version of the most sought after item in the Rats' canon, I'd always wanted to have 'Rock Goes to College' DVD, had a copy that was fair in quality, possibly 7/10, but found a download last night t...	IrelandCalling	1	1007	Tue Dec 24 4:42 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Boomtown Rats 2013 Merchandise (Preview) I hope they will sell some nice things like '77 style buttons, bob's 77 style sun glasses, rats t-shirts and even maybe Garry Roberts guitar picks (don't know if he is that vain for using his own guitar picks). What do you like for selling merchandise stuff?	BVD1965	23	6993	Thu Dec 19 4:58 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	BTR present under the Christmas tree(s)??? (Preview) The superb live recordings of Vicar Street and Roundhouse are now available for an absolute bargain price: 3 CDs for £15 at Concert Live. I ordered this set of 3 Roundhouse live CD's to put 2 of them under the Christmas tree. Maybe if someone want to exchange a Vicar CD for a Roundhouse CD you can send me a...	BVD1965	3	1540	Wed Dec 18 10:31 AM, 2013 by ArrGee
	'V Deep' (Preview) I must say I really enjoy 'V Deep', and even though it probably is the weakest of the Rat's work, it speaks volumes for their work that this album is so good in itself. When it comes to the more experimental Rats, 'Bongo' is better than 'V Deep' of course, 'Bongo' is filled with top notch material with only...	IrelandCalling	1	803	Tue Dec 17 6:43 PM, 2013 by manatthetop
	Surface Down Under (Preview) Hi all, Any of you got this 7 ins ep Has Rat trap, Looking after No 1,Clockwork and Diamond smiles on it?	manatthetop	4	1260	Sun Dec 15 2:31 PM, 2013 by Derek The Dane
	Someone's Looking At You 7" version (Preview) Is this available on CD? Confess I'm being lazy and haven't checked the Rats compilations but from memory they all include album version. Was it on any like Teenage Kicks / Sound of Suburbs - i.e. not those but like them?	suss	10	1118	Thu Dec 12 12:05 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	'MONDO BONGO' - Thoughts? (Preview) 'Mondo Bongo' - an album by the Boomtown Rats maybe not as critically rated as the preceeding albums, but for me, one of my favourites and a wonderful progression from 'Surfacing'. I remember still getting my first Rats material - I had been to see Geldof solo, pretty sure it was November 2005, and a fri...	IrelandCalling	9	1441	Mon Dec 9 7:58 PM, 2013 by manatthetop
	Has there ever been a band version of 'She's Not The Best'? (Preview) It seems like a beautiful song (alot stronger than a couple of the cuts on the album). Would love to hear a band version of it. Live, a demo anything	bigbosscentral	3	777	Mon Dec 9 5:12 PM, 2013 by manatthetop
	Bradford Uni 1983 (Preview) I could not find the original post but I have just got this rare live concert onto cd.Anybody who wants a copy please drop me a line with your adresse.It is ok quality and has an unknown song on it and early versions of some of the stuff from In The Long Grass.Just be patiant with me and I will send out copys in...	Derek The Dane	29	2479	Mon Dec 9 2:23 PM, 2013 by Derek The Dane
	My Blues Away - 7" single - out next month... (Preview) http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/1125/488904-rocket-from-the-crypt/Ahead of their Dublin date at the Button Factory on Saturday December 7, San Diego legends Rocket from the Crypt hav...	ArrGee	7	3158	Sat Dec 7 11:19 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Boomtown Rats Peel sessions (Preview) Hi - has anybody heard all the Peel sessions ie both sessions Session one- 26/07/77 Joey/Mary/Lookin/ Neon Session Two- 15/05/78 -Clockwork/ Howard Hughes/ Normal People/ Island Are there any particularly good or bad takes of these songs that you like or dislike? Also Peels dropping of the band af...	noelindublin	6	2450	Thu Dec 5 4:10 PM, 2013 by IrelandCalling
	Live 1976 / 1977 (Preview) Greetings to one an' all, Listening to some absolutely wonderful Live CD's this past few weeks after witnessing the Boomtown Rats LIVE at Vicar Street! Boston 1980 is perhaps my favourite, a rollicking good show Middlesex 1978 Hammersmith 1982 - Are there any live boots in circulation from the pre '...	IrelandCalling	5	2235	Thu Dec 5 4:04 PM, 2013 by IrelandCalling
	'Like Clockwork' - DEMO (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toGX_MmVn6s Doesn't sound drastically diff, but has a slower tempo and killer beat I'm not too well versed in Rat's studio outtakes, but besides Peel Sessions, where does one obtain this track and others? I've heard of the Dudgeon sessions, are there many of them...	IrelandCalling	3	830	Thu Dec 5 9:20 AM, 2013 by IrelandCalling
	Poster's (Preview) Hi All talking of the above I have just came across this in my addict. Forgot all about the poster's I have of the rat's Any way here's one when they where on the Fine art tour	manatthetop	2	784	Wed Dec 4 9:06 PM, 2013 by manatthetop
	Any hope for a reunion tour visit to NYC??? (Preview) C'mon Bob and his fellow Rats, I've loyally been here for you since 1978. Seen two of your tours here in NY/NJ. Still among some of the best live shows of the 150 or so I've seen, including the greats like The Who (2x); the Stones (2x), the Clash (2x), the Pogues (3x), Springsteen (12x), the Replacements (...	wordmeester	1	751	Wed Dec 4 5:04 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Box Set (Preview) Just looked on Amazon.co.uk and it looks like all 6 albums will be released as a box set in October.Wonder if anything "new" will turn up on these.	Derek The Dane	30	2960	Tue Dec 3 4:36 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	2014 news (Preview) Just heard from Boomtown Rats of FB that the Rats will be playing the Wychwood Festival on 1st June 2014 (Sunday)	Jules	11	1487	Wed Nov 27 5:57 PM, 2013 by Jules
	Thursday 7th November 2013 - Dome, Doncaster, UK (Preview) For all the details; meet up, set list, reviews etc.	ArrGee	12	1388	Wed Nov 27 1:38 PM, 2013 by Melv
	Fair play to Suss (Preview) Many thanks for taking time and effort in uploading venue pics under each location. Good to get a feel for how the places differed, how the Rats were billed etc not to mention how much beer was consumed! Nice one	Mark L	5	941	Wed Nov 27 7:00 AM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Wednesday 6th November 2013 - Birmingham, UK (Preview) http://www.zomato.com/birmingham/dragon-inn-wetherspoon-highgate?adref=692000-6900084-0000002&gclid=CKPTxZmqm7oCFajKtAodAicADA-- Edited by ArrGee on Friday 18th of October 2013 01:03:56 PM	Jules	28	3136	Tue Nov 26 3:22 PM, 2013 by Jules
	Friday 25th October 2013 - University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK (Preview) Meet Up	ArrGee	5	1186	Tue Nov 26 3:14 PM, 2013 by Jules
	Album track's. what would you pick if you only had two song's from each album (Preview) Here goes, Boomtown rats. I can make it if you can & Joey's on the street again. (What can I say just two great song's) Tonic for the troops. I never loved Eva Braun & Me and Howard Hughes. Fine art. Keep it up & Sleep. Mondo Bongo. Please don't go & This is my room V. Deep. He watches it all &a...	manatthetop	16	1192	Tue Nov 26 9:31 AM, 2013 by Mark L
	Sunday 10th November 2013 - Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen, UK (Preview) For all the details; meet up, set list, reviews etc.	ArrGee	27	2116	Tue Nov 26 6:34 AM, 2013 by suss
	Saturday 9th November 2013 - Fat Sam's, Dundee, UK (Preview) For all the details; meet up, set list, reviews etc.	ArrGee	36	2343	Tue Nov 26 6:26 AM, 2013 by suss
	Monday 4th November 2013 - 02 Academy, Newcastle, UK (Preview) eight days to go...	ArrGee	5	1416	Tue Nov 26 6:20 AM, 2013 by suss
	Sunday 3rd November 2013 - 02 Academy, Glasgow, UK (Preview) seven days to go....	ArrGee	4	941	Tue Nov 26 6:17 AM, 2013 by suss
	Friday 1st November 2013 - Academy, Manchester, UK (Preview) Anyone going to the Manchester gig interested in meeting up? Travelling on my own from South Wales and staying over for the night..Pub meet would be great.. -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 9th of October 2013 08:48:39 PM	thewolfinwales	40	2585	Tue Nov 26 6:14 AM, 2013 by suss
	Thursday 31st October 2013- Leeds O2 (Preview) It's worth noting that there's a curfew at 10:00 PM, so it's likely to be an earlier start than usual. Glad to join this great forum. Melv	Melv	34	1814	Tue Nov 26 6:11 AM, 2013 by suss
	Tuesday 29th October 2013 - Rock City, Nottingham, UK (Preview) Anyone meeting up with suss on his tour	ArrGee	5	948	Tue Nov 26 6:08 AM, 2013 by suss
	Monday 28th October 2013 - 02 Academy, Bristol, UK (Preview) Has anybody been to this venue and if so is it any good? Read mixed views online. Thinking of going but if its a crap venue might just stick to London. -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 10th of October 2013 04:19:23 PM	Ian D	27	3475	Tue Nov 26 6:05 AM, 2013 by suss
	Saturday 26th October 2013 - The Roundhouse, London, UK (Preview) Meet Up : Hawley Arms	ArrGee	47	2511	Tue Nov 26 6:02 AM, 2013 by suss
	Wednesday 23rd October 2013 - Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK (Preview) The CowCorn Exchange St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QF I am not from Cambridge but going to see the Rats for the first time at the Corn Exchange? Just wonder where is a good pub near the venue Or is the bar at the venue any good? -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 13th of October 2013 01:59:02 PM	samtheman37	7	1292	Tue Nov 26 5:55 AM, 2013 by suss
	Tuesday 22nd October 2013 - 02 Academy, Bournemouth. UK (Preview) Meeting point for Bournemouth from about 4 ish onwards: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/sir-percy-florence-shelley -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 10th of October 2013 04:24:32 PM	ArrGee	3	945	Mon Nov 25 9:48 PM, 2013 by suss
	Friday 18th October 2013 - Ulster Hall, Belfast, UK (Preview) Meeting point - Morrisons - more or less facing the ulster hall -- Edited by ArrGee on Friday 11th of October 2013 08:08:47 AM	ArrGee	33	1843	Tue Nov 26 5:45 AM, 2013 by suss
	Saturday 12th October 2013/Sunday 13th October 2013 - Vicar Street, Dublin, Eire (Preview) Meeting Point : Hairy Lemon Feel free to post set lists, photographs and anything else. Make those of us who aren't attending feel bad. -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 10th of October 2013 04:25:12 PM	ArrGee	70	5970	Tue Nov 26 5:33 AM, 2013 by suss
	What B side do you think are best And would you have had any as an A side (Preview) Europe looked ugly (Great B side) Man at the top (Great B side) Hard times ( Love this song should have been an A side) Lying again (Love this wee song) Barefootin (Great live track) How do you do (Could have been an A side) So strange (Good B side) Born to burn (Great wee song) Do the rat(Sure A side) Real dif...	manatthetop	10	1246	Tue Nov 26 5:30 AM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Saturday Night at Vicar Street - SOLD OUT (Preview) That will teach me not to order them early, I should have held off on buying the outbound flight... ... standing still available on Sunday. PS Dublin flights down to less than £30 return for the weekend with Ryanair from Stansted. -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 15th of September 2013 07:54:32 PM	ArrGee	12	1946	Mon Nov 25 9:29 PM, 2013 by suss
	Short message from Gerry Cott (Preview) I ordered Gerry's CD "Urban Soundscapes" last week and sent him some compliments, because it's a beautiful piece of (acoustical guitar) music (http://www.gerrycott.com). Maybe it's not everybody's cup of tea, but I like this kind of (fingerstyle guitar) music very much and you can he...	BVD1965	3	830	Wed Nov 20 7:49 AM, 2013 by bigbosscentral
	New Rats Album and new Geldof album in 2014? (Preview) Just been listening to Pete Briquette's interview for 'The Mouth Magazine' seemed to state quite confidently that 2014 was a busy year because there is a strong likelihood of these 2 things. It would be interesting to hear them side by side if it happens. Geldof's last solo album was terrific.	bigbosscentral	15	1422	Tue Nov 19 3:02 AM, 2013 by manatthetop
	Best 2013 performance by The Boomtown Rats?... (Preview) For my money, the Isle of Wight Festival was a revelation. In front of such a huge audience, the band sounded unbeatable and Geldof is a master at working such big venues. I went to see them at Bournemouth and the Roundhouse (which Gerry Cott's appearance was a huge moment) and of course the longer setli...	bigbosscentral	3	742	Mon Nov 18 10:44 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
	Tonic for the troops (Preview) How great is this album. Has to be in anyone's top 5 of album's to hear B4 you die. Every song great. What more can i say	manatthetop	14	1484	Mon Nov 18 5:54 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Platinum, Gold and Silver records..... (Preview) http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx Only A Tonic For The Troops made platinum......Singles: Silver 200,000; Gold 400,000; Platinum 600,000Albums: Silver 60,000; Gold 100,000; Platinum 300,000 BOOMTOWN RATS - THE BOOMTOWN RATS Silver Certification (Album) 09 May 1978 PHO...	ArrGee1991	9	2792	Mon Nov 18 5:38 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Latest part of my collection. (Preview) Just 3 latest items of my collection.1 sighned by Bob the other is a promo and a promo cd single Back To Boomtown.Whoever thought we would get to hear some new Boomtown Rats songs.	Derek The Dane	6	969	Sun Nov 17 2:17 AM, 2013 by manatthetop
	Boomtown Rats Quiz (Preview) Suss knew the right answer to my question who the sax player was at The Roundhouse: Aaron Liddard. Thank you Suss! OK, next question is much more difficult (I really want to know this one, it keeps me busy since I was a schoolboy...): did the Rats play in Amsterdam in 1978 outside of the RAI exhibition c...	BVD1965	2	1478	Thu Nov 14 9:24 AM, 2013 by BVD1965
	What did we all get out of this reunion (Preview) 1 We got Geldof doing what he does best leading from the front 2 We got a new best of 3 We got 4 new songs 4 We got the box set 5 We got two new live cds 8 We got to see in my opinion one of the best live bands in the world 7 We got to see the rats back together again after 27 years which all the die hard fan thought would ev...	manatthetop	4	1050	Thu Nov 14 7:15 AM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Why can't I close my eyes? (Preview) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2497915/Sir-Bob-Geldof-falls-asleep-outside-hotel-VERY-rock-n-gig-Boomtown-Rats.html	Mark L	14	1368	Thu Nov 14 1:34 AM, 2013 by Scottie
	Rats- White Light White Heat Live Bristol 28 Nov 2013 (Preview) Brilliant. Just found good quality performance of WLWH from the gig in Bristol. Wondered had anyone filmed it ,and thanks one to Tony Gillespie we have a result! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-hFS4hUd7g -- Edited by noelindublin on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 04:42:00 PM	noelindublin	0	684	Wed Nov 13 3:13 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
	And now for all you YouTube lovers... (Preview) I made this Roundhouse' compilation just one day ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejrNwVbTVk. By the way: I stood at Level 2 and I could almost reach up to the roof so I wasn't in the way of anyone else, so please no new discussions about that. And the Rats blew off the roof anyway. Sorry for the m...	BVD1965	26	2300	Wed Nov 13 9:40 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
	Thanks, Boomtown Rats! What are we going to do now? (Preview) Well, the train is leaving Boomtown, so I guess that's it. But in case any of the band happen upon the forum, I'd like to thank them for everything they have ever done. And especially for the last twelve months when I have had the best time ever being a fan of this marvelous band. Don't know what I will writ...	ArrGee	41	1571	Wed Nov 13 8:57 PM, 2013 by Lisa
	Next year's tour? (Preview) Anyone care to comment on whether (a) this is likely and (b) when it might be?	Mark L	25	1300	Tue Nov 12 1:31 AM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Interview with Simon (Preview) http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/s-official-ndash-Boomtown-Rats-bang-headline/story-19511859-detail/story.html	Lisa	11	1818	Sun Nov 10 3:25 PM, 2013 by Mark L
	Staging (number of) posts (Preview) While I think on, what determines what Rats' song title goes next to our profile name and which seems to change according to the number of posts we have made? Thanks	Mark L	6	934	Sat Nov 9 5:50 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	TOTP week by week through '78 (Preview) Peter Powell hosting tonight on BBC4 at 11pm featuring Eddie & the Hot Rods, Terry Wogan, Long Tall Ernie, the Babys, Tonight, the Brotherhood of Man, Julie Covington, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Wings and Legs & Co Less than 3 months to go I would have thought until She's So Modern starts d...	Mark L	49	2440	Fri Nov 8 10:27 PM, 2013 by Mark L
	'The Elephant's Graveyard' in Bournemouth please!! (Preview) Wish of a huge fan. Help me out please Boomtown Rats	bigbosscentral	8	931	Wed Nov 6 7:31 AM, 2013 by Mark L
	Ratlife EP - 21st October 2013 (Preview) Does anyone know when it will come it? -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 20th of October 2013 09:06:21 PM	bigbosscentral	28	3510	Sat Nov 2 10:42 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	100 out of 10 for Concert Live (Preview) Couldn't believe my ears today. After the amazing gig at The Roundhouse I wondered if the guys of Concert Live could catch even some of the explosion of the Rats' (and audience!!!) energy. Well, they did. And they did f...ing great!!! Even without mixing, editing, post editing, post post editin...	BVD1965	5	971	Sat Nov 2 9:44 PM, 2013 by Ian D
	Was the Roundhouse the first London Boomtown Rats gig since Live Aid? (Preview) Just curious...	bigbosscentral	3	691	Thu Oct 31 5:47 PM, 2013 by bigbosscentral
	Photos from Nottingham 29 10 13 (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/martyn.alcott/media_set?set=a.10201108682616252.1073741831.1144615514&type=1	martyn_a	6	916	Wed Oct 30 9:46 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Any setlist changes in Bristol? (Preview) Just wondered how the gig went	bigbosscentral	1	723	Tue Oct 29 10:25 PM, 2013 by Jules
	The Boomtown Rats - The Boomtown Rats - New Video (Preview) Well, it's interesting. -- Edited by ArrGee on Friday 9th of August 2013 01:27:25 PM	Mark L	38	2570	Tue Oct 29 6:01 PM, 2013 by suss
	Dundee and Aberdeen shows (Preview) Have been in contact with both venues. Neither have replied. The Beach Ballroom does not have the Rats listed at the moment and tickets for Dundee seem to be on sale in a couple of bars only at the moment. I will wait and see. -- Edited by ArrGee - changed title as it could confuse if just seeing topic...	Scottie	32	3932	Tue Oct 29 2:51 PM, 2013 by Scottie
	Gerry Cott at the Roundhouse?... (Preview) Fingers crossed. Full un-shortened set and a Gerry Cott guest appearance!	bigbosscentral	17	1528	Mon Oct 28 8:41 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
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