The Boomtown Rats

ratta · ratta

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ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16444375&method=full&siteid=64736&headline=bobby-geldog--name_page.html

ArrGee · ArrGee

I noted we had a new user called Peter Barton recently, and lo & behold he is the new singer with the Rats. He even replied to my email which is more than the last singer ever did! My original email.... ..... any chance of popping a few lines on the forum about the Rats ? what songs do you plan to play? W...

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

After 22 long years along came what needs to be the restart of the best band ever[that will depend on you lot,the real Rats fans---get to the gigs ffs we'll be at em all].Liz and myself made the long journey from the midlands to the furthest point south Devon,never knew the place even existed.A fantasti...

Scottie · Scottie

Worth watching just for the dancing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfW9nbYOlXE

GeldofTheBob · GeldofTheBob

When I was in Ireland, I went to Bob Geldof's (snr) house. The door was open. I ordinary go to meet him. I,ve said: 'Mr Geldof?' and he replied: 'Please, come inside! Come inside!'. I,ve told to him that his son is a beautiful person, and he replied: 'Pretty good... '. I wasn,t laughing in front of him, but...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Not quite the venue you'd have in mind! Saturday 26th Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawl, Devon http://www.rockartistmanagement.com/tourdates.html http://www.pigsnose.co.uk/

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

.... what is the next landmark venue for the Rats? A shame the Haçienda is no more. I guess the Hope & Anchor isn't entirely out of the running is it?

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/boomtown-rats-concert/20052284-896.html

Scottie · Scottie

He has not changed much, has he? The one on the left, that is . Sorry it is so small. (have edited out link to article- see 2 posts on) -- Edited by Scottie at 19:23, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 19:24, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 20:44, 2008-07-17

GeldofTheBob · GeldofTheBob

I know it isn,t very important than other posts, but I need some Gerry Cott's solo works, for my friends... if someone has got something (I mean Gerry Cott solo music), please contacts me . My e-mail address is on my user details. PLS! So we can play some Gerry,s songs... Especially, we,re looking for AL...

Scottie · Scottie

Another one of Roger's . Never seen this one before. Where do you get them? Bet there are a few people who would like to punch Geldof's lights out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xqA0y0AuFA

Scottie · Scottie

A day late, but happy birthday to Pete Briquette, 54 on the 2nd, I believe. Just a baby really Was he the youngest of the Rats?

ArrGee · ArrGee

I was quite excited about the gigs, then hearing Fingers will be involved and now an album is coming out as well next year. I suspect the new Boomtown Rats will make an album like the debut or tonic given that they are going "back-to-basics". Maybe Mutt Lange can come back and produce it. A...

Scottie · Scottie

I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0S75QVr2DM

Bobi G · Bobi G

Now it iz not in my interest to promote dis reprobate who has dissed me and my posse, but iz any1 interested in getting his uk singles in mp3 format. I iz planning a little rip with my turntable with all the beatboxing I does, but while I iz at it I could do his rubbish and distribute it. ne takers? [why wou...

GeldofTheBob · GeldofTheBob

Yesterday school was finished, and there was a little party of the end of school... and someone has brought some good sweet and other else... Some Good pupil bought sweet formed as... Rats! BUt none wnted give me those sweets (shaped rats), in spite! Uuuf! So I stolen 'em like a thief in the night......

TheTopHat · TheTopHat

I posted this the other day under a different topic, (I wouldn't read my posts either! ), has it been discussed before? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbItlYDz4tE Its the man himself.... Hasn't lost his touch.... I wonder what he thinks about reforming???? Incidentally, Raglan Road, writ...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

.... and still one of the greatest albums ever! Will be playing it on my mp3 player for the next week to recreate the spirit of 78! It entered the UK charts at number 21 on the 8th July 1978 and was still in the charts over a year later. UK Highest Chart Position: 8 Total number of weeks on chart : 44 (Top 10:...

Scottie · Scottie

Rat Trap is about 5 mins into this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh5N4cx9it8

Scottie · Scottie

Ignore the title, it is not Mondays. Good live performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgeUcnt0Oq8

Bobi G · Bobi G

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C6J6WHIL

Scottie · Scottie

http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=boomtown+ra...

MMbullybuddyGP · MMbullybuddyGP

- not impressed with all of the strange editing special EFX. I'd like to see the concert as is, tape continuously rolling, without weird breaks, clips replayed, visual intermeshing so that we're seeing more than one thing at a time (Eva Braun pix, dancing Rat fans, etc.), etc etc. "Like Clockwork" wa...

Steve · Steve

This was on e-bay for £30. I was unable to afford this. Does anyone have a copy on CD to trade? I would be so grateful

Joke · Joke

Dutch Radio 2 will broadcast the Rats at Glastonbury (21 june 1985) next Friday April 25, between 23:00 and 24:00 CET. I hope you all will be able to listen in on http://www.radio2.nl/page/live#

Scottie · Scottie

Geldof and co.in strange Chairman Mao type suits. Singing live 1980 http://youtube.com/watch?v=xDIJRYX8_mk

joegrav · joegrav

Hey all - first time on the new board (I was on the old board at bobgeldof.info for a while). I just realized that I don't have a copy of "Lying Again," as it was not included in any of the new US album releases. Would anyone be able to send it to me? Thanks! JG

yapyap · yapyap

Just found the mp3 on soulseek. I'll upload it for you all if anyone would like it. It's a unique version, but it sounds really muddy due to him having to change the lyrics. Here's the lyrics I just typed up from listening to the mp3: RAIN The rain came pouring down yesterday and everything he loved got...

Scottie · Scottie

Another one, this time the song "Rain". I know I am a heathen when it comes to Rats' songs. Was this a B side? Never heard of it. Also, Is the older guy in the video Bob's dad? I dont think it is, but the cat could be one of his. I know Paula and he had a lot of cats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

ArrGee · ArrGee

I suspect this is the programme that Geldof got on his high horse about recently. The treatement of Paula Yates is sympathetic. she only appears in TV excerpts and once as a back of head show when Hughie Green tries to meet her. If Geldof's aim was to protect her children, there was nothing to be pre...

Scottie · Scottie

David Caldwell, who haggled the price of the Rats first gig with Bob, emailed me out of the blue, with his recollections of the evening. You may have seen this article elsewhere. Thank You David "----------------------------------------------------------------------------

aadam · aadam

Hi guys, wasn't sure where to post this on the forum, so sorry if it's in the wrong spot. I used to play in an Aussie band called sugarmoth and once upon a time we covered 'I don't like Mondays'. Now you don't have to like it, just thought you might want to hear it (and see it)... http://www.youtube.com/wat...

Pezi · Pezi

.... just found this great video from an open-air-concert in Munich 1987. I was there !!!!!! It was the second time that I saw Bob live, and I stood in the 10th row and was fascinated.....He looked so cute. Is anyone here that also attended this concert ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM5eqUouBwM...

Scottie · Scottie

I apologise if this has been posted before. Just delete it if it has. Really good live version of Mondays. Does anyone know from where? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-vY3k6Q1xo

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://cover.mojo4music.com/Item.aspx?pageNo=1779&year=2008

mightyimp1 · mightyimp1

i was wondering if anybody could help me. does anybody have a karaoke version of i dont like mondays?? if you do i would be most gratful. if not, do you no where i could find one - for free! lol

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

The "new" Boomtown Rats are also playing in The Robin Club(Wolvehampton) on the 6th of August.I wonder if Simon and Gary will be kind enough to let us know more dates.This might be turning into a small tour.

Scottie · Scottie

" Making the presentation to Eve Branson (Sir RIchard was in India on business), Sir Bob Geldof gave a hilarious speech recalling a meeting with Branson in 1975 in a Dublin pub. Over a game of pool, the young "hippy" (that's Branson) slipped a cheque fo £1m into Geldof's top pocket, ho...

BTR · BTR

http://www.cyberspace7.btinternet.co.uk/gerry-ac30.htm-- Edited by BTR at 01:38, 2008-02-06

Scottie · Scottie

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I dont trust the search facility Live performance of Looking After No 1 on Marc Bolan's show. Good quality http://youtube.com/watch?v=2JLSyqbEly8

Scottie · Scottie

http://pileofvinyl.blogspot.com/2007/12/boomtown-rats.html-- Edited by Scottie at 17:42, 2007-12-31

Scottie · Scottie

http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=boomtown+Rats&x=47&y=21-- E...

Scottie · Scottie

I did do a search on this, but did not see it http://youtube.com/watch?v=WEtugHVeQJU

Lord Draco · Lord Draco

Im not sure if theres been a similar poll already...but I couldn't be bothered trawling through trying to find one. The question is simple...what age bracket do you fit into? Just interested in seeing how many people my age like the Boomtown Rats enough to join a forum. Edit: I'll start...Im in the fir...

Jules · Jules

http://men.style.com/news/blog/2007/12/finally-a-mens.html

Scottie · Scottie

I dont know if this version has been posted before. From 1981 German show. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3oOulgzmhjM

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives/pdfs/ubyssey/UBYSSEY_1979_03_16.pdfAROSS BURNETTThe latest group to take the Commodorewas the Boomtown Ratsfrom Ireland. Last Friday theyplayed their first...

Scottie · Scottie

2 free Rats downloads here http://pykorry.com/?p=419 I rather like House on Fire. Not very familiar with it before ADMIN: Changed topic, as commercially available versions of tracks and video should NOT be downloaded. -- Edited by ArrGee at 19:26, 2007-11-28

ROBIN · ROBIN

Is there anyone out there who knows anything at all about Pete Briquette?Recording producer is all I really know.I hope I hav'nt spent twenty years having a crush on a guy too boring to mention.Any stories ,recent pictures out there?I cannot even enjoy a BOB video for straining to get a glimpse of him....

ArrGee · ArrGee

Just looking around for information on the web, I found that Keep It Up was in the Soundtrack for the less than memorable film, Riding High starring Eddie Kidd! Also there were two tracks on the That Summer soundtrack. Anyone know other films with Rats songs in the soundtrack? http://www3.s...

stuart · stuart

Does anyone have any good bootlegs from the rats or bob if so pm please

londonson · londonson

for me The Elephant´s Graveyard is unstoppable once it´s rolling

BTR · BTR

I can remember being bought a Boots Tape recorder by my mother and the first tape I ever had was called Midnight Hussle. On the tape was Like Clockwork. A1 Boney M. - Brown Girl in the Ring A2 Exile - Kiss You All Over A3 Hi-Tension - British Hustle A4 Herbie Han**** - I Thought it Was You A5 Frankie Mill...

sapsteel · sapsteel

does anyone have the two live tracks from dave 12" that they could mp3 to me, i have some live stuff to give in return including chippenham 84 cheers

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

If you happen to be online and see someone else who you'd like to chat with about matters then goto Rat Chat the spanking new chat facility for all you Rats/Geldof fans. (or be dull like me and just post ). Popup on top right menu or use this link RAT CHAT . No passwords required -- Edited by ArrGee1991 a...

dam9191 · dam9191

I thought I'd post a question, so we could all find out learn a little more about each other. How did you get into The Boomtown Rats? I had a coworker/friend who loaned me 2 Boomtown Rats cassettes in 1987 (in Grand Forks, ND). I really liked the music, so when I returned his tap...

BobGeldof · BobGeldof

I dont like mondays,Like clockwork,Rat trap,House on fire, What is yours? -- Edited by ArrGee at 09:31, 2006-02-14

Scottie · Scottie

I love this video. Badly mimed, but funny. It is the one where Geldof peels the banana. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWbt2USkRiI

Jules · Jules

I kept hearing the intro to Rat Trap on Virgin (but never the record) and then some talking. When I stopped to listen, it was an advert for the film Ratatouille!! All things rat being mentioned. Now is this just an advert or is Rat Trap getting a new lease of life with the film? Would be good if it was the...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

Kilimnik's I Don't Like Mondayshttp://www.miaminewtimes.com/2007-09-27/culture/fevered-fantasia/I Don't Like Mondays, the Boom Town Rats, Shooting Spree, or Schoolyard Massacre. It riffs on the 1979 shooting spree in which 16-year-old Brenda Spencer opene...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

Hard to believe, but it really is http://www.squidoo.com/2008YearoftheRat/ I don't know if there are any plans, but as the sex pistols are about to reissue their first four singles, I don't suppose there could be an equivalent due next year (with or without grime) .... God Save The Queen Sex Pistols...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

I now finally have the best of though only for I can make it if you can and the edited version of Fall Down. along with the packaging, which differs little from the DVD. CDs are getting very cheap these days. HMV also had Pulp's Different Class for £3. Virgin are selling Franz Ferdionand for £3 as we...

BTR · BTR

I was with actress & comedian Lucy Porter about half an hour ago and she said that her and her sister were fans of The Boomtown Rats and followed them around the country.

Scottie · Scottie

I am sure Bob will love this. "Now when I was a teenager, the coolest, baddest band in Britain were The Boomtown Rats. I'd rip my jeans, stick a safety pin in my ear, hide from my mother and sing "I don't like Mondays" at the top of my voice in the local church youth club pretending to be my he...

Jules · Jules

Just got Casualty on in the background while on the computer and suddenly heard yayayaya!! It's She's So Modern - only a few bars and lines but the Rats are there again!

Scottie · Scottie

Got this message from a lady working for an American TV company. They are doing a docu. on Bob and the Rats. They particularly want info from anyone who saw/knew the Rats and anyone else who knew Bob in the early days. If you PM me your email, I will pass it on. I have also asked her for an email. "Hi Ir...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/s/1016766_factory_for_the_recordTony showcased new bands to a wider audience via local TV music show So It Goes. "I get a lot of credit for the 42 bands I put on television for the first time - but, to my real credit, on...

Mark Boyle · Mark Boyle

Don't believe me? Check here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGiQ-YJnjLc It's him alright! Looks like he's girding his loins for getting some material out. Well, suppose he's gotta be doing something outside of helping out with Harry Potter! One of the best pieces of news all year - welcome bac...

BTR · BTR

It sounds a lot like Rat Trap, and Joey.

ArrGee · ArrGee

Please read them before posting.

BTR · BTR

Comedy spoof tonight on E4. This week, they were making fun of George Micheal. They had someone playing Geldof saying that Wham would never be as big as The Rats. It ended saying that Geldof wanted to reform The Rats.

Jules · Jules

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-9dDCwPQ_eK7w.iQMVA--?cq=1&p=10194

Scottie · Scottie

Thought you might like to see these 18 pics from 1979. I think Canada, or possibly USA Have asked for more info. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlacpo/sets/269990/

Jules · Jules

http://www.chrismclaren.com/blog/2007/07/24/mixing-it-up-1-immortal-tunes/

Scottie · Scottie

ADMIN: This breaks rule - Do not solicit or advertise. Had it acually been rare then I would have left it, but it isn't. The whole concert is incorporated into the Best of the Boomtown Rats DVD. -- Edited by ArrGee at 11:56, 2007-07-19

Scottie · Scottie

Dont be put off by the intro. It is BRs and "Dave" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRJi4-Iixs -- Edited by Scottie at 16:22, 2007-07-02 -- Edited by Scottie at 16:23, 2007-07-02

Scottie · Scottie

Sorry, if I am repeating these videos. "Like Clockwork" Simon Crowe was a good looking boy then, wasn't he? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IfQ72KHOQs Also a good version of Rat Trap from the Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95fjmQ_tmmc Rats Live Minnesota 1981 Banana Re...

Scottie · Scottie

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=106811641518369565&q=geldof&total=490&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=8

Scottie · Scottie

http://www.highland-news.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/2109/New_beat_for_'Rat'_drummer.html

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/book_reviews/article1382601.ece TONY VISCONTI: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy by Tony Visconti, Foreword by Morrissey -- Ed...

Kieran · Kieran

I found this earlier, its Rat Trap at Live Aid. Not a bad version, pity about the sound problems...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

The internet is great! Great to read other's opinions. http://starling.rinet.ru/music/temp/boomtownrats.html

TheTopHat · TheTopHat

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boomtown-Rats-Remastered/dp/B00076SJNMthere are two problems. First, you'll notice that the running order is not that of th...

TheTopHat · TheTopHat

Has anyone seen this doc? Is it any good? Looks like all the original people who were involved are in it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0778744/ nick

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers toured the UK in 1977, with a little known Irish band in tow, who blew them off the stage! Terminal Romance UK Tour June 16, 1977 Birmingham Town Hall June 17, 1977 Cardiff University June 18, 1977 Aylesbury Friars Club June 19, 1977 Rainbow Theatre, London June 20, 19...

Scottie · Scottie

Try this site. you can get full video streams of some of BTRs greatest hits. http://www.hyperlaunch.com/boomtownrats/

ArrGee · ArrGee

Not me, nor Jules, no one here. Rob Smyth apparently.... http://sport.guardian.co.uk/cricket/story/0,,2089787,00.html "Happy Mondays, Rob," says John Starbuck, not realizing that he's talking to the world's biggest Boomtown Rats fan.

TheTopHat · TheTopHat

So, maybe you've thrashed this out before, i'm new to this forum, but why does bob wear a badge with his name spelt wrong? 'Best of..' inlay sleeve.. there it is..'Bob Geldoff is cool' ?? I mean when I first heard the word I had trouble.. I was going around saying Jeldof, as in Jelly, until I was corrected....

BTR · BTR

Gerry Cott is in the video of Up All Night yet it is from the album V Deep.

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://jdsundstrom.blogspot.com/2007/04/boomtown-rats-funny-interview.html

Jules · Jules

I am now receiving posts from the Rat Chat group, but I can't post myself, my messages are being bounced back.

I meant to send this days ago. Anybody from Rat Chat shed any light on this?

ArrGee · ArrGee

What did Gary Moore do with Geldof ? I know Geldof was on stage with him for Self Aid ( they did Whiskey in the Jar), but did the collaborate on anything? The article is predominately about Phil Lynott, but had little snippets on Bono & Dylan as well. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enterta...

TheTopHat · TheTopHat

Who knows the lyris of 'Born to Burn' b-side of 'Lookin' after no.1'. One or two of the lines still get me..... What a great song though. nick

Pezi · Pezi

Does someone have the video from the Tube "Up all night" ? It has obviously removed..... I do not know why. Thanks Petra

ArrGee · ArrGee

On 6th May 1977, the Boomtown Rats played their first ever U.K. gig at the Lodestar at Ribchester. Apparently Geldof, and presumably the rest of the band, stayed at the Victoria Hotel in Clitheroe and charmed the locals in his inimatible manner! www.oldclitheroe.co.uk/page49.htm A very little kn...

Scottie · Scottie

Came accross this video of the finale of Self Aid, Dublin, 1986, with I think the Rats' last performance. Bob is in there, a young Bono, Chris De burgh among others. Quite good quality http://youtube.com/watch?v=rvb5C9GyImY No prizes, but who can name the most stars, past and present? -- Edited by S...

Scottie · Scottie

This was posred on youtube a couple of weeks ago http://youtube.com/watch?v=VgYjNEoINPU -- Edited by Scottie at 21:46, 2007-05-13 -- Edited by ArrGee1991 at 16:58, 2007-06-15

Scottie · Scottie

http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/artists/b/boomtown_rats/index.shtml

BTR · BTR

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boomtown-Rats-Seasonal-Tukey-UK-Tour-advert-1978_W0QQitemZ170105393989QQihZ007QQcatego...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	gerry cott (Preview) value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_L4uO_28RmM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><para...	ratta	1	862	Fri Aug 1 10:36 PM, 2008 by BTR
	Bob Geldog (sic) (Preview) http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16444375&method=full&siteid=64736&headline=bobby-geldog--name_page.html	ArrGee	4	1587	Thu Jul 31 11:57 AM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	Some news on The Rats! From the singer! (Preview) I noted we had a new user called Peter Barton recently, and lo & behold he is the new singer with the Rats. He even replied to my email which is more than the last singer ever did! My original email.... ..... any chance of popping a few lines on the forum about the Rats ? what songs do you plan to play? W...	ArrGee	4	1081	Wed Jul 30 6:19 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	East Prawle gig (Preview) After 22 long years along came what needs to be the restart of the best band ever[that will depend on you lot,the real Rats fans---get to the gigs ffs we'll be at em all].Liz and myself made the long journey from the midlands to the furthest point south Devon,never knew the place even existed.A fantasti...	Wes[Wolverhampton]	3	702	Wed Jul 30 12:21 PM, 2008 by ROBIN
	Revolver 1978- 2 songs (Preview) Worth watching just for the dancing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfW9nbYOlXE	Scottie	0	777	Sun Jul 27 4:13 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Beautiful meeting (Preview) When I was in Ireland, I went to Bob Geldof's (snr) house. The door was open. I ordinary go to meet him. I,ve said: 'Mr Geldof?' and he replied: 'Please, come inside! Come inside!'. I,ve told to him that his son is a beautiful person, and he replied: 'Pretty good... '. I wasn,t laughing in front of him, but...	GeldofTheBob	0	487	Fri Jul 25 11:28 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	This Saturday! Rats first gig in 20 years! in Devon??? (Preview) Not quite the venue you'd have in mind! Saturday 26th Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawl, Devon http://www.rockartistmanagement.com/tourdates.html http://www.pigsnose.co.uk/	ArrGee	1	837	Wed Jul 23 11:23 PM, 2008 by BTR
	100 Club, Empress Ballroom, Cavern ...... (Preview) .... what is the next landmark venue for the Rats? A shame the Haçienda is no more. I guess the Hope & Anchor isn't entirely out of the running is it?	ArrGee1991	0	530	Wed Jul 23 2:36 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	Roxy (Hollywood, CA) 05.25.1980 Listen & Enjoy! (Preview) http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/boomtown-rats-concert/20052284-896.html	ArrGee	1	744	Sat Jul 19 11:19 AM, 2008 by Jules
	A familiar face (Preview) He has not changed much, has he? The one on the left, that is . Sorry it is so small. (have edited out link to article- see 2 posts on) -- Edited by Scottie at 19:23, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 19:24, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 20:44, 2008-07-17	Scottie	2	852	Thu Jul 17 7:43 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	?! (Preview) I know it isn,t very important than other posts, but I need some Gerry Cott's solo works, for my friends... if someone has got something (I mean Gerry Cott solo music), please contacts me . My e-mail address is on my user details. PLS! So we can play some Gerry,s songs... Especially, we,re looking for AL...	GeldofTheBob	7	1055	Sat Jul 12 10:29 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Tonight (Preview) Another one of Roger's . Never seen this one before. Where do you get them? Bet there are a few people who would like to punch Geldof's lights out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xqA0y0AuFA	Scottie	4	807	Thu Jul 10 10:24 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Happy Birthday Pete (Preview) A day late, but happy birthday to Pete Briquette, 54 on the 2nd, I believe. Just a baby really Was he the youngest of the Rats?	Scottie	7	874	Tue Jul 8 8:11 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	A New Album in 2009 (Preview) I was quite excited about the gigs, then hearing Fingers will be involved and now an album is coming out as well next year. I suspect the new Boomtown Rats will make an album like the debut or tonic given that they are going "back-to-basics". Maybe Mutt Lange can come back and produce it. A...	ArrGee	6	1210	Mon Jul 7 12:44 AM, 2008 by toriapplejoy
	Someone's looking at you (Preview) I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0S75QVr2DM	Scottie	1	702	Sun Jul 6 11:56 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Gerry Cott Solo (Preview) Now it iz not in my interest to promote dis reprobate who has dissed me and my posse, but iz any1 interested in getting his uk singles in mp3 format. I iz planning a little rip with my turntable with all the beatboxing I does, but while I iz at it I could do his rubbish and distribute it. ne takers? [why wou...	Bobi G	0	540	Fri Jul 4 10:00 AM, 2008 by Bobi G
	School! And the Rats (Preview) Yesterday school was finished, and there was a little party of the end of school... and someone has brought some good sweet and other else... Some Good pupil bought sweet formed as... Rats! BUt none wnted give me those sweets (shaped rats), in spite! Uuuf! So I stolen 'em like a thief in the night......	GeldofTheBob	6	872	Thu Jul 3 5:59 PM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Gerry Cott plays Raglan Road. (Preview) I posted this the other day under a different topic, (I wouldn't read my posts either! ), has it been discussed before? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbItlYDz4tE Its the man himself.... Hasn't lost his touch.... I wonder what he thinks about reforming???? Incidentally, Raglan Road, writ...	TheTopHat	12	1391	Thu Jul 3 9:37 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	30 years since A Tonic for the Troops was released..... (Preview) .... and still one of the greatest albums ever! Will be playing it on my mp3 player for the next week to recreate the spirit of 78! It entered the UK charts at number 21 on the 8th July 1978 and was still in the charts over a year later. UK Highest Chart Position: 8 Total number of weeks on chart : 44 (Top 10:...	ArrGee1991	4	1162	Thu Jul 3 7:00 AM, 2008 by Jules
	TOTP 1978 (Preview) Rat Trap is about 5 mins into this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh5N4cx9it8	Scottie	0	627	Sat Jun 7 8:33 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	Someone's Looking at You --live (Preview) Ignore the title, it is not Mondays. Good live performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgeUcnt0Oq8	Scottie	2	720	Thu Jun 5 9:21 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	b-soides (Preview) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C6J6WHIL	Bobi G	2	718	Sat May 17 9:56 AM, 2008 by Hipcio
	Rats Videos (Preview) http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=boomtown+ra...	Scottie	0	717	Tue May 13 5:32 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Live At Hammersmith Odeon, UK 1978 Concerts (Preview) - not impressed with all of the strange editing special EFX. I'd like to see the concert as is, tape continuously rolling, without weird breaks, clips replayed, visual intermeshing so that we're seeing more than one thing at a time (Eva Braun pix, dancing Rat fans, etc.), etc etc. "Like Clockwork" wa...	MMbullybuddyGP	7	9240	Thu May 8 1:11 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	Hammersmith Odeon 1982 gig Concerts (Preview) This was on e-bay for £30. I was unable to afford this. Does anyone have a copy on CD to trade? I would be so grateful	Steve	7	4288	Thu May 8 12:10 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	Glastonbury 1985 on Dutch radio - April 25 (Preview) Dutch Radio 2 will broadcast the Rats at Glastonbury (21 june 1985) next Friday April 25, between 23:00 and 24:00 CET. I hope you all will be able to listen in on http://www.radio2.nl/page/live#	Joke	9	1483	Wed May 7 9:39 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	Diamond Smiles 1980 Japan (Preview) Geldof and co.in strange Chairman Mao type suits. Singing live 1980 http://youtube.com/watch?v=xDIJRYX8_mk	Scottie	8	1086	Wed May 7 7:24 AM, 2008 by Jules
	Lying Again (Preview) Hey all - first time on the new board (I was on the old board at bobgeldof.info for a while). I just realized that I don't have a copy of "Lying Again," as it was not included in any of the new US album releases. Would anyone be able to send it to me? Thanks! JG	joegrav	0	572	Wed Apr 23 9:40 PM, 2008 by joegrav
	Rain Lyrics (Preview) Just found the mp3 on soulseek. I'll upload it for you all if anyone would like it. It's a unique version, but it sounds really muddy due to him having to change the lyrics. Here's the lyrics I just typed up from listening to the mp3: RAIN The rain came pouring down yesterday and everything he loved got...	yapyap	0	5129	Sun Apr 13 2:04 PM, 2008 by yapyap
	Rain (Preview) Another one, this time the song "Rain". I know I am a heathen when it comes to Rats' songs. Was this a B side? Never heard of it. Also, Is the older guy in the video Bob's dad? I dont think it is, but the cat could be one of his. I know Paula and he had a lot of cats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...	Scottie	5	957	Sun Apr 13 1:39 PM, 2008 by yapyap
	Hughie Green, Most Sincerely (BBC iPlayer/On Demand) (Preview) I suspect this is the programme that Geldof got on his high horse about recently. The treatement of Paula Yates is sympathetic. she only appears in TV excerpts and once as a back of head show when Hughie Green tries to meet her. If Geldof's aim was to protect her children, there was nothing to be pre...	ArrGee	0	1315	Mon Apr 7 12:17 PM, 2008 by ArrGee
	Recollections of the Rats first gig= by the promoter (Preview) David Caldwell, who haggled the price of the Rats first gig with Bob, emailed me out of the blue, with his recollections of the evening. You may have seen this article elsewhere. Thank You David "----------------------------------------------------------------------------	Scottie	2	811	Thu Apr 3 7:50 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	Cover of Mondays (Preview) Hi guys, wasn't sure where to post this on the forum, so sorry if it's in the wrong spot. I used to play in an Aussie band called sugarmoth and once upon a time we covered 'I don't like Mondays'. Now you don't have to like it, just thought you might want to hear it (and see it)... http://www.youtube.com/wat...	aadam	2	903	Mon Mar 31 4:18 PM, 2008 by BTR
	Love like a rocket in Munich, 1987 !!! (Preview) .... just found this great video from an open-air-concert in Munich 1987. I was there !!!!!! It was the second time that I saw Bob live, and I stood in the 10th row and was fascinated.....He looked so cute. Is anyone here that also attended this concert ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM5eqUouBwM...	Pezi	0	734	Mon Mar 24 10:56 AM, 2008 by Pezi
	1981 Mondays - live (Preview) I apologise if this has been posted before. Just delete it if it has. Really good live version of Mondays. Does anyone know from where? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-vY3k6Q1xo	Scottie	2	827	Wed Mar 19 6:49 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	Mojo New Wave Special Edition (Preview) http://cover.mojo4music.com/Item.aspx?pageNo=1779&year=2008	ArrGee	1	1082	Mon Mar 17 7:57 PM, 2008 by Derek The Dane
	i dont like mondays (Preview) i was wondering if anybody could help me. does anybody have a karaoke version of i dont like mondays?? if you do i would be most gratful. if not, do you no where i could find one - for free! lol	mightyimp1	1	699	Sun Mar 16 5:13 AM, 2008 by toriapplejoy
	Boomtown Rats to play in Wolves (Preview) The "new" Boomtown Rats are also playing in The Robin Club(Wolvehampton) on the 6th of August.I wonder if Simon and Gary will be kind enough to let us know more dates.This might be turning into a small tour.	Derek The Dane	8	1045	Thu Mar 13 10:16 AM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	When Bob turned down a million pounds (Preview) " Making the presentation to Eve Branson (Sir RIchard was in India on business), Sir Bob Geldof gave a hilarious speech recalling a meeting with Branson in 1975 in a Dublin pub. Over a game of pool, the young "hippy" (that's Branson) slipped a cheque fo £1m into Geldof's top pocket, ho...	Scottie	1	827	Fri Feb 15 7:06 AM, 2008 by musicmania
	Gerry Cott's Amp for Sale (Preview) http://www.cyberspace7.btinternet.co.uk/gerry-ac30.htm-- Edited by BTR at 01:38, 2008-02-06	BTR	1	890	Wed Feb 6 4:57 PM, 2008 by ArrGee
	Marc Bolan TV show-Looking After No 1 (Preview) Sorry if this has been posted before, but I dont trust the search facility Live performance of Looking After No 1 on Marc Bolan's show. Good quality http://youtube.com/watch?v=2JLSyqbEly8	Scottie	0	883	Sat Feb 2 3:39 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Boomtown Rats- B sides (Preview) http://pileofvinyl.blogspot.com/2007/12/boomtown-rats.html-- Edited by Scottie at 17:42, 2007-12-31	Scottie	0	1310	Mon Dec 31 5:02 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	A Hold of Me & House on Fire (Preview) http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=boomtown+Rats&x=47&y=21-- E...	Scottie	0	820	Sun Dec 30 11:02 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	promo video Like Clockwork (Preview) I did do a search on this, but did not see it http://youtube.com/watch?v=WEtugHVeQJU	Scottie	0	781	Sat Dec 22 11:54 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	Whats the Average Age of a Rats Fan? (Preview) Im not sure if theres been a similar poll already...but I couldn't be bothered trawling through trying to find one. The question is simple...what age bracket do you fit into? Just interested in seeing how many people my age like the Boomtown Rats enough to join a forum. Edit: I'll start...Im in the fir...	Lord Draco	7	2779	Sun Dec 16 10:45 PM, 2007 by Cazzy
	New fashion item for male Rats fans (Preview) http://men.style.com/news/blog/2007/12/finally-a-mens.html	Jules	0	855	Tue Dec 11 8:19 AM, 2007 by Jules
	Shes so modern 1981 German TV (Preview) I dont know if this version has been posted before. From 1981 German show. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3oOulgzmhjM	Scottie	0	755	Mon Dec 10 6:59 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	Rats in Vancouver 1979 (Preview) http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives/pdfs/ubyssey/UBYSSEY_1979_03_16.pdfAROSS BURNETTThe latest group to take the Commodorewas the Boomtown Ratsfrom Ireland. Last Friday theyplayed their first...	ArrGee1991	0	719	Sun Dec 2 10:18 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	House on Fire and She's So Modern (Preview) 2 free Rats downloads here http://pykorry.com/?p=419 I rather like House on Fire. Not very familiar with it before ADMIN: Changed topic, as commercially available versions of tracks and video should NOT be downloaded. -- Edited by ArrGee at 19:26, 2007-11-28	Scottie	1	953	Wed Nov 28 7:24 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	PETE BRIQUETTE (Preview) Is there anyone out there who knows anything at all about Pete Briquette?Recording producer is all I really know.I hope I hav'nt spent twenty years having a crush on a guy too boring to mention.Any stories ,recent pictures out there?I cannot even enjoy a BOB video for straining to get a glimpse of him....	ROBIN	0	673	Fri Nov 16 3:36 PM, 2007 by ROBIN
	Soundtracks containing Rats songs (Preview) Just looking around for information on the web, I found that Keep It Up was in the Soundtrack for the less than memorable film, Riding High starring Eddie Kidd! Also there were two tracks on the That Summer soundtrack. Anyone know other films with Rats songs in the soundtrack? http://www3.s...	ArrGee	3	2337	Thu Nov 8 11:11 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	BOOTLEGS (Preview) Does anyone have any good bootlegs from the rats or bob if so pm please	stuart	2	1161	Tue Nov 6 10:38 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	most uplifting Rats song(s) (Preview) for me The Elephant´s Graveyard is unstoppable once it´s rolling	londonson	2	808	Tue Nov 6 8:38 AM, 2007 by Derek The Dane
	Midnight Hustle (Preview) I can remember being bought a Boots Tape recorder by my mother and the first tape I ever had was called Midnight Hussle. On the tape was Like Clockwork. A1 Boney M. - Brown Girl in the Ring A2 Exile - Kiss You All Over A3 Hi-Tension - British Hustle A4 Herbie Han**** - I Thought it Was You A5 Frankie Mill...	BTR	0	655	Sat Nov 3 5:01 AM, 2007 by BTR
	dave 12" live teacks (Preview) does anyone have the two live tracks from dave 12" that they could mp3 to me, i have some live stuff to give in return including chippenham 84 cheers	sapsteel	1	733	Thu Oct 18 9:45 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	Chat now available (Preview) If you happen to be online and see someone else who you'd like to chat with about matters then goto Rat Chat the spanking new chat facility for all you Rats/Geldof fans. (or be dull like me and just post ). Popup on top right menu or use this link RAT CHAT . No passwords required -- Edited by ArrGee1991 a...	ArrGee1991	0	798	Thu Oct 18 9:09 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	How did you get into the Boomtown Rats? (Preview) I thought I'd post a question, so we could all find out learn a little more about each other. How did you get into The Boomtown Rats? I had a coworker/friend who loaned me 2 Boomtown Rats cassettes in 1987 (in Grand Forks, ND). I really liked the music, so when I returned his tap...	dam9191	21	1387	Tue Oct 16 3:50 AM, 2007 by Lord Draco
	Your favorite rats songs (Preview) I dont like mondays,Like clockwork,Rat trap,House on fire, What is yours? -- Edited by ArrGee at 09:31, 2006-02-14	BobGeldof	54	9678	Tue Oct 16 3:47 AM, 2007 by Lord Draco
	Banana Republic on German TV (Preview) I love this video. Badly mimed, but funny. It is the one where Geldof peels the banana. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWbt2USkRiI	Scottie	0	752	Mon Oct 15 9:49 AM, 2007 by Scottie
	Rat - atouille (Preview) I kept hearing the intro to Rat Trap on Virgin (but never the record) and then some talking. When I stopped to listen, it was an advert for the film Ratatouille!! All things rat being mentioned. Now is this just an advert or is Rat Trap getting a new lease of life with the film? Would be good if it was the...	Jules	3	1122	Sat Oct 6 1:33 AM, 2007 by oshora
	Art from Surfacing? - Karen Kilimnik (Preview) Kilimnik's I Don't Like Mondayshttp://www.miaminewtimes.com/2007-09-27/culture/fevered-fantasia/I Don't Like Mondays, the Boom Town Rats, Shooting Spree, or Schoolyard Massacre. It riffs on the 1979 shooting spree in which 16-year-old Brenda Spencer opene...	ArrGee1991	1	963	Thu Oct 4 9:40 PM, 2007 by Mark Boyle
	2008 - Year of the Rat - 30th Anniversary of reaching Number One (Preview) Hard to believe, but it really is http://www.squidoo.com/2008YearoftheRat/ I don't know if there are any plans, but as the sex pistols are about to reissue their first four singles, I don't suppose there could be an equivalent due next year (with or without grime) .... God Save The Queen Sex Pistols...	ArrGee1991	1	826	Tue Oct 2 5:45 PM, 2007 by Derek The Dane
	Best of Boomtown Rats - £3 @ HMV in sale (Preview) I now finally have the best of though only for I can make it if you can and the edited version of Fall Down. along with the packaging, which differs little from the DVD. CDs are getting very cheap these days. HMV also had Pulp's Different Class for £3. Virgin are selling Franz Ferdionand for £3 as we...	ArrGee1991	0	552	Tue Oct 2 12:24 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	Lucy Porter (Preview) I was with actress & comedian Lucy Porter about half an hour ago and she said that her and her sister were fans of The Boomtown Rats and followed them around the country.	BTR	1	956	Thu Sep 27 10:05 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	Piers Morgan was a Boomtown Rats fan (Preview) I am sure Bob will love this. "Now when I was a teenager, the coolest, baddest band in Britain were The Boomtown Rats. I'd rip my jeans, stick a safety pin in my ear, hide from my mother and sing "I don't like Mondays" at the top of my voice in the local church youth club pretending to be my he...	Scottie	0	731	Sun Sep 23 8:49 AM, 2007 by Scottie
	Casualty (Preview) Just got Casualty on in the background while on the computer and suddenly heard yayayaya!! It's She's So Modern - only a few bars and lines but the Rats are there again!	Jules	0	823	Sat Sep 22 7:52 PM, 2007 by Jules
	Can anyone help with this Rats/Geldof documentary? (Preview) Got this message from a lady working for an American TV company. They are doing a docu. on Bob and the Rats. They particularly want info from anyone who saw/knew the Rats and anyone else who knew Bob in the early days. If you PM me your email, I will pass it on. I have also asked her for an email. "Hi Ir...	Scottie	3	5972	Thu Sep 20 2:42 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	So It Goes - The Tony Wilson Connection..... (Preview) http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/s/1016766_factory_for_the_recordTony showcased new bands to a wider audience via local TV music show So It Goes. "I get a lot of credit for the 42 bands I put on television for the first time - but, to my real credit, on...	ArrGee	0	2002	Tue Sep 18 11:22 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	PANT WETTING NEWS! GERRY COTT NEW MATERIAL! (Preview) Don't believe me? Check here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGiQ-YJnjLc It's him alright! Looks like he's girding his loins for getting some material out. Well, suppose he's gotta be doing something outside of helping out with Harry Potter! One of the best pieces of news all year - welcome bac...	Mark Boyle	1	1186	Tue Sep 11 6:25 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	Hurricane by Bob Dylan (Preview) It sounds a lot like Rat Trap, and Joey.	BTR	4	906	Sat Sep 1 9:29 PM, 2007 by dam9191
	Rules (closed) (Preview) Please read them before posting.	ArrGee	0	801	Thu Aug 30 10:29 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	Star Stories (Preview) Comedy spoof tonight on E4. This week, they were making fun of George Micheal. They had someone playing Geldof saying that Wham would never be as big as The Rats. It ended saying that Geldof wanted to reform The Rats.	BTR	1	1084	Fri Aug 24 10:44 AM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	Random blog about Monday (Preview) http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-9dDCwPQ_eK7w.iQMVA--?cq=1&p=10194	Jules	0	769	Tue Aug 21 7:37 AM, 2007 by Jules
	After show party 1979 (Preview) Thought you might like to see these 18 pics from 1979. I think Canada, or possibly USA Have asked for more info. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlacpo/sets/269990/	Scottie	0	787	Wed Jul 25 10:42 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	The best album title ever (Preview) http://www.chrismclaren.com/blog/2007/07/24/mixing-it-up-1-immortal-tunes/	Jules	0	894	Wed Jul 25 7:33 AM, 2007 by Jules
	NOT RARE BR video on Ebay (closed) (Preview) ADMIN: This breaks rule - Do not solicit or advertise. Had it acually been rare then I would have left it, but it isn't. The whole concert is incorporated into the Best of the Boomtown Rats DVD. -- Edited by ArrGee at 11:56, 2007-07-19	Scottie	1	898	Thu Jul 19 7:16 AM, 2007 by Jules
	Dave ---------Video Aid 1985 (Preview) Dont be put off by the intro. It is BRs and "Dave" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRJi4-Iixs -- Edited by Scottie at 16:22, 2007-07-02 -- Edited by Scottie at 16:23, 2007-07-02	Scottie	1	938	Sat Jul 7 6:17 AM, 2007 by dam9191
	Like Clockwork (Preview) Sorry, if I am repeating these videos. "Like Clockwork" Simon Crowe was a good looking boy then, wasn't he? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IfQ72KHOQs Also a good version of Rat Trap from the Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95fjmQ_tmmc Rats Live Minnesota 1981 Banana Re...	Scottie	1	872	Tue Jul 3 7:19 PM, 2007 by Derek The Dane
	1978 footage from Rotterdam & 1980 Aussie TV (Preview) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=106811641518369565&q=geldof&total=490&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=8	Scottie	0	801	Sat Jun 30 5:01 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	Simon Crowe's Highland Hooley. (Preview) http://www.highland-news.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/2109/New_beat_for_'Rat'_drummer.html	Scottie	1	1528	Thu Jun 28 1:43 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	“singing is not his [Geldof's] forte” - Tony Visconti (Preview) http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/book_reviews/article1382601.ece TONY VISCONTI: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy by Tony Visconti, Foreword by Morrissey -- Ed...	ArrGee	2	2142	Mon Jun 25 12:20 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	Rat Trap - Live Aid Songs (Preview) I found this earlier, its Rat Trap at Live Aid. Not a bad version, pity about the sound problems...	Kieran	3	3972	Fri Jun 22 11:25 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	Reviews on blogs and the like. (Preview) The internet is great! Great to read other's opinions. http://starling.rinet.ru/music/temp/boomtownrats.html	ArrGee1991	1	1164	Fri Jun 22 10:26 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	I can make it if you can Songs (Preview) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boomtown-Rats-Remastered/dp/B00076SJNMthere are two problems. First, you'll notice that the running order is not that of th...	TheTopHat	2	5760	Tue Jun 12 9:56 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	Mondays documentary TV (Preview) Has anyone seen this doc? Is it any good? Looks like all the original people who were involved are in it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0778744/ nick	TheTopHat	3	4081	Tue Jun 12 11:57 AM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	Tom Petty Hates Boomtown Rats Concerts (Preview) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers toured the UK in 1977, with a little known Irish band in tow, who blew them off the stage! Terminal Romance UK Tour June 16, 1977 Birmingham Town Hall June 17, 1977 Cardiff University June 18, 1977 Aylesbury Friars Club June 19, 1977 Rainbow Theatre, London June 20, 19...	ArrGee1991	1	3676	Sun Jun 10 4:39 PM, 2007 by Jules
	Best of Boomtown rats video streams Video (Preview) Try this site. you can get full video streams of some of BTRs greatest hits. http://www.hyperlaunch.com/boomtownrats/	Scottie	8	4789	Fri Jun 8 9:24 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	World's biggest Boomtown Rats fan (Preview) Not me, nor Jules, no one here. Rob Smyth apparently.... http://sport.guardian.co.uk/cricket/story/0,,2089787,00.html "Happy Mondays, Rob," says John Starbuck, not realizing that he's talking to the world's biggest Boomtown Rats fan.	ArrGee	19	1516	Fri Jun 8 8:14 PM, 2007 by Mark Boyle
	Bob Geldoff? (Preview) So, maybe you've thrashed this out before, i'm new to this forum, but why does bob wear a badge with his name spelt wrong? 'Best of..' inlay sleeve.. there it is..'Bob Geldoff is cool' ?? I mean when I first heard the word I had trouble.. I was going around saying Jeldof, as in Jelly, until I was corrected....	TheTopHat	0	667	Wed Jun 6 10:41 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	Up All Night - GC Songs (Preview) Gerry Cott is in the video of Up All Night yet it is from the album V Deep.	BTR	9	6418	Wed Jun 6 7:42 PM, 2007 by LindaDoreenHicksLoder
	May have been on you tube, but Rats interview... Video (Preview) http://jdsundstrom.blogspot.com/2007/04/boomtown-rats-funny-interview.html	ArrGee	0	3919	Wed Jun 6 10:56 AM, 2007 by ArrGee
	Rat Chat Forums (Preview) I am now receiving posts from the Rat Chat group, but I can't post myself, my messages are being bounced back. I meant to send this days ago. Anybody from Rat Chat shed any light on this?	Jules	9	1491	Wed Jun 6 10:08 AM, 2007 by ArrGee
	Gary Moore on Geldof.... "he couldn't get arrested as a musician" (more complementary than you expect) Interview (Preview) What did Gary Moore do with Geldof ? I know Geldof was on stage with him for Self Aid ( they did Whiskey in the Jar), but did the collaborate on anything? The article is predominately about Phil Lynott, but had little snippets on Bono & Dylan as well. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enterta...	ArrGee	2	6167	Tue Jun 5 3:41 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	Born to Burn Songs (Preview) Who knows the lyris of 'Born to Burn' b-side of 'Lookin' after no.1'. One or two of the lines still get me..... What a great song though. nick	TheTopHat	2	5408	Mon Jun 4 11:39 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	Up all night Songs (Preview) Does someone have the video from the Tube "Up all night" ? It has obviously removed..... I do not know why. Thanks Petra	Pezi	0	6013	Wed May 30 4:38 PM, 2007 by Pezi
	Frist UK Gig - Lodestar, Ribchester Concerts (Preview) On 6th May 1977, the Boomtown Rats played their first ever U.K. gig at the Lodestar at Ribchester. Apparently Geldof, and presumably the rest of the band, stayed at the Victoria Hotel in Clitheroe and charmed the locals in his inimatible manner! www.oldclitheroe.co.uk/page49.htm A very little kn...	ArrGee	1	15945	Wed May 30 3:05 PM, 2007 by Ian
	Self Aid video 1986 - the Rats last performance Concerts (Preview) Came accross this video of the finale of Self Aid, Dublin, 1986, with I think the Rats' last performance. Bob is in there, a young Bono, Chris De burgh among others. Quite good quality http://youtube.com/watch?v=rvb5C9GyImY No prizes, but who can name the most stars, past and present? -- Edited by S...	Scottie	4	5948	Wed May 30 1:58 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	Banana Republic Songs Video (Preview) This was posred on youtube a couple of weeks ago http://youtube.com/watch?v=VgYjNEoINPU -- Edited by Scottie at 21:46, 2007-05-13 -- Edited by ArrGee1991 at 16:58, 2007-06-15	Scottie	1	7183	Sun May 13 10:29 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	BBC Archives ------Boomtown Rats Video (Preview) http://www.bbc.co.uk/totp2/artists/b/boomtown_rats/index.shtml	Scottie	2	4491	Sun May 13 7:37 AM, 2007 by Scottie
	Crimbo Turkey Tour Dates? Concerts (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boomtown-Rats-Seasonal-Tukey-UK-Tour-advert-1978_W0QQitemZ170105393989QQihZ007QQcatego...	BTR	1	3474	Tue May 8 12:05 PM, 2007 by Steve
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