The Boomtown Rats

Cindy · Cindy

Hi my name is Cindy and im 17. I was just wondering if there are any rats fans around my age out there coz i feel like im "living on an island" here! (please excuse the very cheesy pun!)

Malteserat · Malteserat

I think that Do they know it's Xmas sing by bob is the best version of all ! heard it for the first time it's verygood -- Edited by ArrGee at 16:22, 2005-10-04

Jules · Jules

I didn't buy this, but is it the same book as the one by Peter Stone on Amazon (£65!), it just says the Boomtown Rats. I think I've seen Having Their Picture Taken on ebay, but not recently. There is another book on Amazon.co.uk - the best of Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats. Are any of these worth buying? If...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.inthewilderness.com/apollo/ "Oh Apollo on your final day, with your solid balconies in fine array I wish you could continue on But the Council says you must be gone." Garry Roberts (Boomtown Rats) "The only thing that should happen to the Apollo is that it be torn down by rock fans br...

Cazzy · Cazzy

does any1 no where i can find the promo video to shes so modern and can't stop

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.ias.org.uk/publications/alert/05issue1/alert0501_p12.html

pinkbutterfly · pinkbutterfly

Hi all, Does anyone know if it is actually possible to get rats t-shirt's anywhere?? I've tried looking online but had no luck.

if not I'm gonna have to have some made up myself!!

ArrGee · ArrGee

I have the original video (and I mean the original mono version), but has anyone watched the new DVD? I do intend to buy it, just not got round to it yet.... -- Edited by ArrGee at 16:18, 2005-10-04

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.xtcidearecords.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=36&topic=115

Though they have their frivolus side (I rem...

MMbullybuddyGP · MMbullybuddyGP

do any of you know/own the lyrics to this song? I tried figuring/writing it out on my own but I'm still muddled with a couple of lines. just drop me a pm if ya wanna help me out

also...what's Bob's story behind this song? Another reference to Daphne (in addition to 'I Can Make It...')? a differ...

ArrGee · ArrGee

And why? -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:37, 2005-10-04

Cazzy · Cazzy

heya does any1 no where i can download the promo video for shes so modern cuz i loved the song but i can't find the promo

Jules · Jules

Rat Trap was played on Virgin Radio this morning at 10.08 am. I've never heard it on there before, let's have more Rats on the radio

clubster · clubster

I recently found a recording on vhs of the 1979 Kenny Everet new years eve show which I was surprised to see contained a video for Someones Looking At You which was'nt the one on The Story Of The Boomtown Rats dvd, it had the band dressed in army clothes, does anyone know if this was an official promo or was i...

MMbullybuddyGP · MMbullybuddyGP

oh my gosh. the "On A Night Like This" concert is, at times, frustrating to watch due to the strange editing special effects! what's going on? Both this concert and the Hammersmith one (separate DVD) are completely muddled by these ghetto and extremely annoying little effects that sometimes domina...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Look for this and click.... And then you get 30 second clips of all the tracks on the best of. Best to just leave the window open while you are on this forum! Thanks Tina and Ian!

Jules · Jules

People tell me that liking the Rats was never cool, however on two occasions recently I've been asked what the first record I ever bought was. The first record I bought myself with my own money was of course a Rats album (Tonic). When I revealed this information, on both occasions, I was told this wa...

kathp89 · kathp89

Does anyone know the extra lyrics which feature on Mary of the Fourth, on the Best of the Boomtown Rats album. These lyrics are in between the lyrics, Shes heading to the pillar bar, and Well Johnny looks alright tonight....., also I was wondering if anyone knew what Bob Geldof is s...

Malteserat · Malteserat

I have been a Rat fan since 1978 when I use to live in Holy head Wales. Now I live in Malta.

rattus · rattus

Does anyone remember the rats armband, featuring the famous rat logo? It was featured on one of their early releases I think...I'm going back to 1977 here pop pickers. I remember cutting the design out of an ad in a copy of the NME or whatever, covering it in sticky-backed plastic ( seriously! original...

Stipey · Stipey

How old was Bob when he started boomtown rats? Just wondering......

_johanna_ · _johanna_

so..in 1977 the rats were on Marcs show, playing Lookin' after no. 1..(it's on the best of dvd, but maybe I don't have to tell you...

) Does anyone know if they did an interview too, or did they just come on to do that song? Just asking, incase anyone has the full video

..o...

_johanna_ · _johanna_

has anyone actually read this book? I haven't, but...maybe I should? review, anyone?

Tommy · Tommy

Have all The Boomtown Rats been getting the money from the sale of their tshirts, posters etc on this web site, and all their ones that have been sold over the years at Bob Geldof's gigs?

Beistovin · Beistovin

I was at a friends house one friday evening when the show "Fridays" came on . "Fridays" was a Saturday night live kind of comedy show . The musical guest was none other than "The Boomtown Rats". They Played the song "I Dont Like Mondays" and I was hooked . I remember thinking that the singer looked like he w...

Mark Boyle · Mark Boyle

Remember to play "Nothing Happened Today" at least once today. And watch News At Ten if you're really wanting to check nothing did happen today. (So far incidentally the weather here has been fair, then turned cold & started to rain. Hmmm) And if your next door neighbour is called Harold Ho...

MMbullybuddyGP · MMbullybuddyGP

aw. My sis saw a commercial for the HBO series "Six Feet Under" (don't know how popular, if at all, this show is outside of the US). The series premiere is today, Monday, and the commercial was playing the BTR's version of "Mondays" in the background. Very appropriate! And a...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Just tried to access it (though no one ever posts on it), and it has gone! Got some forum about oatmeal instead!

franna · franna

C'mon - we haven't had any real fun since the Clash invasion! My current review, having heard the thing only a few times now (otherwise known as I reserve the right to change my mind down the line): Looking After #1 - Really, I'm shocked that the BTR were ever this much fun! music...

joegravellese · joegravellese

.. sure makes me think that it would be an ideal time for, at long last, the reunion of the Boomtown Rats, even if for just one show.

Mark Boyle · Mark Boyle

Well, if the Star Wars fans can get away with hijacking today, why can't we?

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

'Dia dhuit' & Greetings to all! I just had to voice my opinion here on the excellent "V Deep" opus. I'd ne'er hard it before the re-issues came out,and,so,when I bought it last week,and after reading some of it's reviews,I was wondering how good it would be,if at all.Well,total...

_johanna_ · _johanna_

everyone keeps saying how bad this album is, that itÂ´s the weakest one, but is that the opinion of everyone here? I think that there are a few good songs one it, obviously banana republic but IÂ´ve always liked hurt hurts aswell. what do you say?

-- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:34, 2005-10-04...

Ian · Ian

Those nice people at Sanctuary Records have agreed to give us a complimentary copy of the Teenage Kicks album for competition purposes. Here is the question: Saint Bob's website www.bobgeldof.info is run from Tamworth, UK. Which other "saint" who also has a track on the Teenage Kicks al...

_johanna_ · _johanna_

hi...anyone got the lyrics to Born to burn? love the song, but can't really tell how the lyrics go, so if any of you've managed to transcribe it... thanks alot

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

I have just been outbidded for a Japanese copy of MARY OF THE 4TH FORM.Some one has paid 38 Pounds for this item.Congatulations who ever won this item. -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:38, 2005-10-04

ArrGee · ArrGee

As I spend a lot of time in newsagents browsing, I looked through Mojo, as it had a good looking post-punk cover CD, and as I checked the tracklisting, a inset says next month's mag comes with an article on The Boomtown Rats Check this link nearer the time. http://www.mojo4music.com/html/mojo_n...

OverItAll · OverItAll

Does anyone know if there are plans to release the Best Of Boomtown Rats DVD in America? The one available on amazon.co.uk is Region so I doubt it'll play on my Region 1 DVD. Grrr...I so want to see that DVD!!!

Jodie · Jodie

It's DEFINATLEY (i probably spelt that wrong) my favourite part of the new dvd especially the performance of 'Close as you'll ever be' but Max Volume???? Did i miss something?? Also what's with the stupid punk who runs on stage n hit Bob... n non of the band act as if anything's happened!! -- Edited by...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

And this is ths date March 28th and someone told me nothing happened today.

MMbullybuddyGP · MMbullybuddyGP

I couldn't believe how random and funny some of the BTR's promo vids were. Admittedly it's hard for me to pick favorites lol but I'll try... my top 4 would have to be: I Don't Like Mondays Dave Tonight Diamond Smiles I was going to list five but the fifth one would be a four-way tie betw...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Does anyone have it? On vinyl ? Or the singles? Is the back cover, or inside cover different to UK version ? Odd thing is I have never seen it on eBay or anywhere. The only reason I knew it existed was by downloading the album off the internet and hearing some new versions. -- Edited by Tin...

Jules · Jules

www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/albums/vote.html

Beistovin · Beistovin

I have heard so many people talk about how the quality of Rats music had fallen by the time they split , but I think this album stacks up with the best . I think the music is great , lyrics interesting, and the melodies are some of Geldofs best . I rate this just behind "Surfacing" as my favorite...

fodleg · fodleg

I dont get here as ofetn as I would like so the answer t o this question may be lurking in n the site but-Is the best of (videos) dvd coming out over here in the USA ( I must have it) gawd KNOWS the hammersmith thingey was hard enough to order anywhere & I still have to wait anoythr 3 weeks ! G...

Elliot Offen · Elliot Offen

BG Aid Forum

Steve · Steve

Has anyone seen any Rats/Geldof stuff in any of the Hard Rock cafes dotted about the world? I can think of only one place. I was on holiday on the Florida Keys, Key West. The HR cafe there had a wall painting of Geldof, Spingsteen and one other (name escapes me). I took a picture of it and I will copy it to this...

ponchus pilot · ponchus pilot

X -- Edited by ponchus pilot at 12:00, 2006-03-17

ArrGee · ArrGee

Did this for a bit of a laugh a few months ago, and they go and contact me, when I'm off work (spent three weeks off). Anyone hear it? (Names concealed) __________________________________________________________ From: [xxxx.xxxx@bbc.co.uk] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 9...

Steve · Steve

During 1984 Garry Roberts injured his back on a motorbike accident, whilst buying up copies of Drag Me down. I presume this is accurate. I was also under the impression that during his layoff the Rats had a number of gigs to fulfill, my question is who was his replacement?

Malteserat · Malteserat

Have anyone of you heard Tori Amos cover version of I Don't like Mondays?

ArrGee · ArrGee

Courtesy of the Clash Message Board, I give you, The Boomtown Rats!!!! Pete Simon God Gary Gerry Fingers One without a monitor would be ideal! -- Edited by ArrGee at 11:00, 2005-03-10 -- Edited by ArrGee at 17:01, 2005-03-12

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

I have got all 7 cds.Anybody else here as mad as me?.

lenair · lenair

MJ asked this question in another topic, but I thought I'd give it more prominence. The Boomtown Rats CD reissues and the "Someone's Looking at You" DVD are all European releases only. This means paying import prices for the CDs, but even more dire, it means not being able to play the DVD at all on most No...

Beistovin · Beistovin

I am gonna start something here . I usually trade anything rare I have for something else rare . I want to start posting links to rare tracks here and I want others to do the same . I have 4 bootleg cds and some rare tracks I will post them all track by track in this topic . I am going to start with "Man At The Top"....

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

Dia dhuit agis conas ta tu inniu? Greeting all at this here "Caislean"-Rat(Castle-Rats), I've left a post before about this,rare tracks an' all,but,please allow me add it again,for there are some specific tracks I'd love to get a hold of. I must add here tha...

ArrGee · ArrGee

I never thought I'd see them on the same bill as Kraftwerk & Lush! No details yet. May be a live gig, maybe a session, who knows! Lot of other good ones. my recommendations in bold; but a couple just jump out at you, don't they?

(Please let my DVD recorder come back by then!) http://...

fodleg · fodleg

hi I am near Seattle are there ANY other fans in my area-I'd love to chat to you!

Jules · Jules

I don't know if anyone else has heard any of the tracks from the back catalogue being played on the radio, because I haven't. Except of course when Bob was being interviewed by Jonathan Ross. I know that Bob thinks the singles market is dead, but surely in order to draw attention to the CDs and Rat mus...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Thanks to the miracle of audacity (best piece of software ever???), I have remastered the remasters back to the originals

The ordering was easy (rip and edit tags[I have a good free one]) but for those who want the originals.... 1. Wonky bit of I can make it if you can is easy enough to disg...

STC · STC

Hi, one of the songs I really love, when it's played live, is Banana Republic. I've heared it once in Mainz, Germany in 2001 or 2002 first row. WOW, even though Bob was very ill, got a flu, it was the very best performance of Banana Republic. Another great live version is on Dave 12" single. I also ...

Roz · Roz

As much as I hate the supermarket chain Sainsburys I've been told (and have verified myself) that Sainsburys Online is selling all the Boomtown Rats Cds for £7.49 each. With no pnp! Dunno whether to scorn them in disgust at their obvious 'flog em to the masses, inflate our profits' dealing or...

Ian D · Ian D

Is it just my cd, or does the very start of 'I Can Make It If You Can' on The Boomtown Rats cd sound a bit wonky? It's like i was playing the LP version and i just jogged the sterio!

STC · STC

Hi there, not just that promoted, confirmed and canceled(!) gigs were not(!) announced on this page, BUT the promoted and confirmed announcement of the re-release, which is also wrong, isn't corrected on this site either. Well, as much as i like this music, this will always be a sham...

IrelandCalling · IrelandCalling

Dia dhuit('Hello), 'Allo 'Allo to all,I am in need of some info on Rare Rats tracks---Okay,I have all the reissues(first time hearing 'Mondo' and "V Deep"..great stuff they are too!!!),and the bonus tracks are a joy,but,is there much more out there,somewhere???? ...

sjm · sjm

http://www.bobgeldof.info/ratsalbums2005.htm says

Joanne Harding · Joanne Harding

Hi Everyone, Good news I have managed to find somewhere that has back catalogue in stock as well as Greatest Hits CD & DVD. Only one out of stock is FAOS which will be back in on tues. I tried ording through Amazon, but they quoted April!!!!!! as estimated delivery date. http://www.reflexcd.c...

Malteserat · Malteserat

I have been a Rat fan since 1978 when I use to live in Holyhead, Wales. Now I live in Malta.

Jules · Jules

At last about a week after everyone else...

I hope they arrive quickly. the good news though is my DVD arrived today

ArrGee · ArrGee

The art work on the new CDs is really good. Lots of little pieces and all the lyrics for In the long grass. Only thing is I reckon the six posters (with the essays) would be really good to have in an A3 format (or at least flat), so I could put them on the wall along with the Mondo Bongo po...

Tina McBain · Tina McBain

The complete works of the thoughts of David Clancy are now on the site. We would like to thank David for his sterling work in taking us from the debut album right through to In The Long Grass. Taking a look at both the original vinyl album versions and the re-release CD versions. Interestingly i...

ArrGee · ArrGee

53. The Fine Art of Surfacing ~The Boomtown Rats Audio CD - Mercury / February 7, 2005 86. Boomtown Rats ~Boomtown Rats Audio CD - Mercury / February 7, 2005 100. A Tonic for the Troops ~Boomtown Rats Audio CD - Mercury / February 7, 2005 Very popular, aren't they? Wait un...

Mark Boyle · Mark Boyle

I started the day with a letter of mine in a newspaper about social delinquents, and the latest half-arsed government measure to combat it ("Ban Buckfast"...jeez, grow up!), before going into Glasgow to hand in the paper work & accept the job offer that came in the post last Friday. Then it was g...

ArrGee · ArrGee

They all come with a cardboard slip covers, and pretty much ape the front & back covers with the additional tracks. Didn't have the debut or V deep @ HMV Covent Garden, but the others looked good. Couldn't look inside as they were sealed. Only one copy of each, so not expecting a run on them. Also the B...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/pop_videos/results.html

, but even worse nothing from Blondie! No Atomic!!!!! Vote for your favorite albu...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.metro.co.uk/metro/interviews/interview.html?in_page_id=8&in_interview_id=1016Johnnie Fingers was keyboard player in Irish rock band, The Boomtown Rats. Formed in 1975 the Ra...

Mark Boyle · Mark Boyle

...be warned, make sure that when you are reading it: (a) you are sitting down (b) you have someone standing by with smelling salts. ...when you see the reviews for the Boomtown Rats back catologue re-issue. 4 stars and a "Q Recommended!" label for The Fine Art Of Surfacing, Mondo...

Ian · Ian

The prolific pen of David Clancy has been busy again. This time perusing over the aritstic merits of Mondo Bongo and V Deep. Take a look for yourselves and see if he has panned your favourite track, like he did mine ( Charmed Lives).

Ian · Ian

It's nice to see the reviews are beginning to appear in the music press. Q have reviewed the albums quite positively. Interestingly though, they rate Mondo Bongo and V Deep very highly, in fact as many stars as Tonic (I also hold this view which not a popular view among general fans, I much...

ArrGee · ArrGee

... shame if you missed it, but the Rats Essay on Tonic for the Troops was published in full in tonight's Standard. (London paper) A tonic for Geldof's troops With a special Brit Award coming and the Boomtown Rats on CD for the first time, Sir Bob should be a happy man. The band's second album w...

Ian · Ian

One of things I find most pleasing about editing this website, is the number of talented writers we have encountered. Corinna, R S Wayment and if you require proof of this, just look at this message board, contributions from Mark Boyle and Arrgee. I have just uploaded onto the site the first of t...

Cathdubh · Cathdubh

Does anyone know why the "Rats in America" RTE 1979 T.V Doc has not appeared on forthcoming DVD.The show included the first live performance of Mondays,Rats live in Fredricks,radio interviews,returning to Dublin airport etc...clips were used in "Saint or Singer". Also Top of the Pops ap...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Well for me they do!

The first two are very good. Possibly too much reference to the post-release visit to the US in the Tonic essay, but very readable! However, the Surfacing essay seems to focus on December 1978 and Rat Trap in particular, and though interesting not as good as it...

Tina McBain · Tina McBain

Those nice people at Universal are sending us copies of the 6 forthcoming back catalogue CD releases. We are running a competition to give you the opportunity to win one of the albums. Today's competition is to win a copy of the previously un-released on CD debut album - Boomtown Rats. The question i...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	For all teenage rats fans! (Preview) Hi my name is Cindy and im 17. I was just wondering if there are any rats fans around my age out there coz i feel like im "living on an island" here! (please excuse the very cheesy pun!)	Cindy	52	2011	Sun Sep 11 1:37 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Someone's Looking At You DVD - Do they know it's Xmas (Preview) I think that Do they know it's Xmas sing by bob is the best version of all ! heard it for the first time it's verygood -- Edited by ArrGee at 16:22, 2005-10-04	Malteserat	12	991	Tue Sep 6 5:33 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Tell me more? (Preview) I didn't buy this, but is it the same book as the one by Peter Stone on Amazon (£65!), it just says the Boomtown Rats. I think I've seen Having Their Picture Taken on ebay, but not recently. There is another book on Amazon.co.uk - the best of Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats. Are any of these worth buying? If...	Jules	12	3939	Thu Mar 24 5:01 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Glasgow Apollo.... (bet you never thought you'd see Garry Roberts quoted!) (Preview) http://www.inthewilderness.com/apollo/ "Oh Apollo on your final day, with your solid balconies in fine array I wish you could continue on But the Council says you must be gone." Garry Roberts (Boomtown Rats) "The only thing that should happen to the Apollo is that it be torn down by rock fans br...	ArrGee	1	1208	Fri Sep 2 5:05 PM, 2005 by Tango
	promos (Preview) does any1 no where i can find the promo video to shes so modern and can't stop	Cazzy	11	961	Fri Sep 2 5:04 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Gerry Cott Speaks Out! (Preview) http://www.ias.org.uk/publications/alert/05issue1/alert0501_p12.html	ArrGee	5	1167	Wed Aug 31 5:31 PM, 2005 by Tango
	T-Shirt (Preview) Hi all, Does anyone know if it is actually possible to get rats t-shirt's anywhere?? I've tried looking online but had no luck. if not I'm gonna have to have some made up myself!!	pinkbutterfly	15	7348	Fri Aug 26 9:10 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Live At Hammersmith Odeon, UK 1978 - Has anyone seen this? Concerts (Preview) I have the original video (and I mean the original mono version), but has anyone watched the new DVD? I do intend to buy it, just not got round to it yet.... -- Edited by ArrGee at 16:18, 2005-10-04	ArrGee	6	7252	Fri Aug 26 8:11 PM, 2005 by Tango
	XTC fans like the Boomtown Rats! (Preview) http://www.xtcidearecords.co.uk/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=36&topic=115 Though they have their frivolus side (I rem...	ArrGee	6	5837	Thu Aug 25 1:28 AM, 2005 by Beistovin
	A Second Time (Preview) do any of you know/own the lyrics to this song? I tried figuring/writing it out on my own but I'm still muddled with a couple of lines. just drop me a pm if ya wanna help me out also...what's Bob's story behind this song? Another reference to Daphne (in addition to 'I Can Make It...')? a differ...	MMbullybuddyGP	2	896	Wed Aug 24 1:17 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	Debut Album -> Favourite Track (Preview) And why? -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:37, 2005-10-04	ArrGee	3	930	Tue Aug 23 7:42 PM, 2005 by Tango
	she's so modern? Songs (Preview) heya does any1 no where i can download the promo video for shes so modern cuz i loved the song but i can't find the promo	Cazzy	2	4231	Mon Aug 22 3:47 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	A moment in history (Preview) Rat Trap was played on Virgin Radio this morning at 10.08 am. I've never heard it on there before, let's have more Rats on the radio	Jules	4	1217	Sun Aug 21 7:41 AM, 2005 by Cazzy
	promo (Preview) I recently found a recording on vhs of the 1979 Kenny Everet new years eve show which I was surprised to see contained a video for Someones Looking At You which was'nt the one on The Story Of The Boomtown Rats dvd, it had the band dressed in army clothes, does anyone know if this was an official promo or was i...	clubster	3	1140	Sat Aug 13 4:41 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Someone's Looking At You DVD - again, very annoying... (Preview) oh my gosh. the "On A Night Like This" concert is, at times, frustrating to watch due to the strange editing special effects! what's going on? Both this concert and the Hammersmith one (separate DVD) are completely muddled by these ghetto and extremely annoying little effects that sometimes domina...	MMbullybuddyGP	13	1157	Sat Aug 13 1:42 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Great AUDIO/VIDEO link on bobgeldof.info front page (Preview) Look for this and click.... And then you get 30 second clips of all the tracks on the best of. Best to just leave the window open while you are on this forum! Thanks Tina and Ian!	ArrGee	1	2562	Fri Aug 12 8:44 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Rat reactions (Preview) People tell me that liking the Rats was never cool, however on two occasions recently I've been asked what the first record I ever bought was. The first record I bought myself with my own money was of course a Rats album (Tonic). When I revealed this information, on both occasions, I was told this wa...	Jules	34	1781	Fri Aug 12 8:42 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Unknown Boomtown Rats Lyrics (Preview) Does anyone know the extra lyrics which feature on Mary of the Fourth, on the Best of the Boomtown Rats album. These lyrics are in between the lyrics, Shes heading to the pillar bar, and Well Johnny looks alright tonight....., also I was wondering if anyone knew what Bob Geldof is s...	kathp89	12	1235	Thu Aug 11 8:30 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Rat fans from where? (Preview) I have been a Rat fan since 1978 when I use to live in Holy head Wales. Now I live in Malta.	Malteserat	2	827	Thu Aug 11 8:26 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Rats Armband (Preview) Does anyone remember the rats armband, featuring the famous rat logo? It was featured on one of their early releases I think...I'm going back to 1977 here pop pickers. I remember cutting the design out of an ad in a copy of the NME or whatever, covering it in sticky-backed plastic ( seriously! original...	rattus	7	1578	Thu Aug 11 8:24 PM, 2005 by Tango
	How old was Bob Geldof? (Preview) How old was Bob when he started boomtown rats? Just wondering......	Stipey	2	878	Sat Jul 30 9:24 PM, 2005 by Stipey
	Marcs show (Preview) so..in 1977 the rats were on Marcs show, playing Lookin' after no. 1..(it's on the best of dvd, but maybe I don't have to tell you...) Does anyone know if they did an interview too, or did they just come on to do that song? Just asking, incase anyone has the full video ..o...	_johanna_	0	797	Thu Jul 21 1:25 PM, 2005 by _johanna_
	Bound for glory (Preview) has anyone actually read this book? I haven't, but...maybe I should? review, anyone?	_johanna_	0	772	Thu Jul 21 1:17 PM, 2005 by _johanna_
	Money (Preview) Have all The Boomtown Rats been getting the money from the sale of their tshirts, posters etc on this web site, and all their ones that have been sold over the years at Bob Geldof's gigs?	Tommy	0	710	Tue Jul 5 10:06 PM, 2005 by Tommy
	Fine Art of Surfacing -> My Very First Rats Album Records (Preview) I was at a friends house one friday evening when the show "Fridays" came on . "Fridays" was a Saturday night live kind of comedy show . The musical guest was none other than "The Boomtown Rats". They Played the song "I Dont Like Mondays" and I was hooked . I remember thinking that the singer looked like he w...	Beistovin	1	4712	Fri Jul 1 7:54 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Happy Nothing Happened Today Day! Songs (Preview) Remember to play "Nothing Happened Today" at least once today. And watch News At Ten if you're really wanting to check nothing did happen today. (So far incidentally the weather here has been fair, then turned cold & started to rain. Hmmm) And if your next door neighbour is called Harold Ho...	Mark Boyle	1	3817	Fri Jul 1 7:40 PM, 2005 by Mouse
	"Mondays," Six Feet Under (Preview) aw. My sis saw a commercial for the HBO series "Six Feet Under" (don't know how popular, if at all, this show is outside of the US). The series premiere is today, Monday, and the commercial was playing the BTR's version of "Mondays" in the background. Very appropriate! And a...	MMbullybuddyGP	2	927	Sat Jun 11 6:49 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	Has Rat Chat disappeared? (Preview) Just tried to access it (though no one ever posts on it), and it has gone! Got some forum about oatmeal instead!	ArrGee	0	865	Mon Jun 6 9:17 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Debut Album -> Utterly Subjective Personal Opinion (Preview) C'mon - we haven't had any real fun since the Clash invasion! My current review, having heard the thing only a few times now (otherwise known as I reserve the right to change my mind down the line): Looking After #1 - Really, I'm shocked that the BTR were ever this much fun! music...	franna	11	1774	Wed May 11 7:20 PM, 2005 by Katharina
	All of this talk about a potential "Live 8"... (Preview) .. sure makes me think that it would be an ideal time for, at long last, the reunion of the Boomtown Rats, even if for just one show.	joegravellese	3	911	Sun May 8 12:55 PM, 2005 by joegravellese
	Mary Of The Fourth Form Be With You (Preview) Well, if the Star Wars fans can get away with hijacking today, why can't we?	Mark Boyle	2	905	Thu May 5 6:16 PM, 2005 by Mark Boyle
	V-DEEP---A Revelation** (Preview) 'Dia dhuit' & Greetings to all! I just had to voice my opinion here on the excellent "V Deep" opus. I'd ne'er hard it before the re-issues came out,and,so,when I bought it last week,and after reading some of it's reviews,I was wondering how good it would be,if at all.Well,total...	IrelandCalling	11	1445	Sat Apr 30 7:43 PM, 2005 by stuart
	Mondo Bongo - really that bad...? Records (Preview) everyone keeps saying how bad this album is, that itÂ´s the weakest one, but is that the opinion of everyone here? I think that there are a few good songs one it, obviously banana republic but IÂ´ve always liked hurt hurts aswell. what do you say? -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:34, 2005-10-04...	_johanna_	9	11611	Sun Apr 24 5:49 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Teenage Kicks Competition (closed) (Preview) Those nice people at Sanctuary Records have agreed to give us a complimentary copy of the Teenage Kicks album for competition purposes. Here is the question: Saint Bob's website www.bobgeldof.info is run from Tamworth, UK. Which other "saint" who also has a track on the Teenage Kicks al...	Ian	3	1191	Tue Apr 19 10:07 AM, 2005 by Ian
	born to burn (Preview) hi...anyone got the lyrics to Born to burn? love the song, but can't really tell how the lyrics go, so if any of you've managed to transcribe it... thanks alot	_johanna_	0	865	Fri Apr 15 4:04 PM, 2005 by _johanna_
	MARY OF THE 4TH FORM - Japanese single (Preview) I have just been outbidded for a Japanese copy of MARY OF THE 4TH FORM.Some one has paid 38 Pounds for this item.Congatulations who ever won this item. -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:38, 2005-10-04	Derek The Dane	0	883	Sat Apr 9 12:17 PM, 2005 by Derek The Dane
	Mojo (out April 6) - Rats article!!! (Preview) As I spend a lot of time in newsagents browsing, I looked through Mojo, as it had a good looking post-punk cover CD, and as I checked the tracklisting, a inset says next month's mag comes with an article on The Boomtown Rats Check this link nearer the time. http://www.mojo4music.com/html/mojo_n...	ArrGee	5	1736	Wed Apr 6 1:55 PM, 2005 by franna
	Best Of...DVD ... American Release? (Preview) Does anyone know if there are plans to release the Best Of Boomtown Rats DVD in America? The one available on amazon.co.uk is Region so I doubt it'll play on my Region 1 DVD. Grrr...I so want to see that DVD!!!	OverItAll	6	1501	Mon Apr 4 1:11 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Someone's Looking At You DVD - The Music Machine (Preview) It's DEFINATLEY (i probably spelt that wrong) my favourite part of the new dvd especially the performance of 'Close as you'll ever be' but Max Volume???? Did i miss something?? Also what's with the stupid punk who runs on stage n hit Bob... n non of the band act as if anything's happened!! -- Edited by...	Jodie	3	1353	Mon Mar 28 4:38 PM, 2005 by Hayley
	March 28th (Preview) And this is ths date March 28th and someone told me nothing happened today.	Derek The Dane	3	933	Mon Mar 28 4:34 PM, 2005 by Hayley
	favorite promo vids? (Preview) I couldn't believe how random and funny some of the BTR's promo vids were. Admittedly it's hard for me to pick favorites lol but I'll try... my top 4 would have to be: I Don't Like Mondays Dave Tonight Diamond Smiles I was going to list five but the fifth one would be a four-way tie betw...	MMbullybuddyGP	5	1300	Mon Mar 28 3:35 PM, 2005 by Hayley
	In The Long Grass - The Original US version (Preview) Does anyone have it? On vinyl ? Or the singles? Is the back cover, or inside cover different to UK version ? Odd thing is I have never seen it on eBay or anywhere. The only reason I knew it existed was by downloading the album off the internet and hearing some new versions. -- Edited by Tin...	ArrGee	2	1203	Sun Mar 27 2:33 PM, 2005 by Derek The Dane
	Add some Tonic to this (Preview) www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/albums/vote.html	Jules	2	1176	Fri Mar 25 8:41 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	In The Long Grass - One of my Favorites (Preview) I have heard so many people talk about how the quality of Rats music had fallen by the time they split , but I think this album stacks up with the best . I think the music is great , lyrics interesting, and the melodies are some of Geldofs best . I rate this just behind "Surfacing" as my favorite...	Beistovin	6	1384	Wed Mar 23 8:22 PM, 2005 by Steve
	best of dvd (Preview) I dont get here as ofetn as I would like so the answer t o this question may be lurking in n the site but-Is the best of (videos) dvd coming out over here in the USA ( I must have it) gawd KNOWS the hammersmith thingey was hard enough to order anywhere & I still have to wait anoythr 3 weeks ! G...	fodleg	0	754	Wed Mar 23 6:56 PM, 2005 by fodleg
	New Bob Geldof Forum!!! (closed) (Preview) BG Aid Forum	Elliot Offen	0	807	Wed Mar 23 12:21 AM, 2005 by Elliot Offen
	Rats/Geldof memorobillia in Hard Rock Cafe (Preview) Has anyone seen any Rats/Geldof stuff in any of the Hard Rock cafes dotted about the world? I can think of only one place. I was on holiday on the Florida Keys, Key West. The HR cafe there had a wall painting of Geldof, Spingsteen and one other (name escapes me). I took a picture of it and I will copy it to this...	Steve	1	772	Tue Mar 22 7:08 PM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	BOB GELDOF V JOHN TRAVOLTA (Preview) X -- Edited by ponchus pilot at 12:00, 2006-03-17	ponchus pilot	1	949	Mon Mar 21 9:37 PM, 2005 by Malteserat
	Missed my ultimate Gig!!! (Preview) Did this for a bit of a laugh a few months ago, and they go and contact me, when I'm off work (spent three weeks off). Anyone hear it? (Names concealed) __________________________________________________________ From: [xxxx.xxxx@bbc.co.uk] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 9...	ArrGee	0	896	Mon Mar 21 10:09 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Garry Roberts replacement (Preview) During 1984 Garry Roberts injured his back on a motorbike accident, whilst buying up copies of Drag Me down. I presume this is accurate. I was also under the impression that during his layoff the Rats had a number of gigs to fulfill, my question is who was his replacement?	Steve	0	1088	Fri Mar 18 8:43 AM, 2005 by Steve
	Tori Amos (Preview) Have anyone of you heard Tori Amos cover version of I Don't like Mondays?	Malteserat	7	1203	Sat Mar 19 1:22 AM, 2005 by franna
	Anyone got a good emoticon for a pianist? (Preview) Courtesy of the Clash Message Board, I give you, The Boomtown Rats!!!! Pete Simon God Gary Gerry Fingers One without a monitor would be ideal! -- Edited by ArrGee at 11:00, 2005-03-10 -- Edited by ArrGee at 17:01, 2005-03-12	ArrGee	23	2092	Tue Mar 15 11:05 AM, 2005 by Jules
	Who has got all 7 cds. (Preview) I have got all 7 cds.Anybody else here as mad as me?.	Derek The Dane	10	1555	Sat Mar 12 10:39 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	North American Boomtown Rats releases (Preview) MJ asked this question in another topic, but I thought I'd give it more prominence. The Boomtown Rats CD reissues and the "Someone's Looking at You" DVD are all European releases only. This means paying import prices for the CDs, but even more dire, it means not being able to play the DVD at all on most No...	lenair	1	913	Thu Mar 10 2:57 AM, 2005 by MJ
	Download Rare Rats! (Preview) I am gonna start something here . I usually trade anything rare I have for something else rare . I want to start posting links to rare tracks here and I want others to do the same . I have 4 bootleg cds and some rare tracks I will post them all track by track in this topic . I am going to start with "Man At The Top"....	Beistovin	6	2152	Wed Mar 9 10:35 PM, 2005 by Beistovin
	"Man At The Top" & "Born To Run"---Rat-ta-tat* Songs (Preview) Dia dhuit agis conas ta tu inniu? Greeting all at this here "Caislean"-Rat(Castle-Rats), I've left a post before about this,rare tracks an' all,but,please allow me add it again,for there are some specific tracks I'd love to get a hold of. I must add here tha...	IrelandCalling	1	4229	Mon Feb 28 6:50 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Rats on BBC Radio 6 - 24 Feb - 10pm Radio (Preview) I never thought I'd see them on the same bill as Kraftwerk & Lush! No details yet. May be a live gig, maybe a session, who knows! Lot of other good ones. my recommendations in bold; but a couple just jump out at you, don't they? (Please let my DVD recorder come back by then!) http://...	ArrGee	11	3851	Sat Feb 26 12:25 PM, 2005 by Jules
	rats fans (Preview) hi I am near Seattle are there ANY other fans in my area-I'd love to chat to you!	fodleg	0	970	Thu Feb 24 6:58 PM, 2005 by fodleg
	Releasing a single and radio air play (Preview) I don't know if anyone else has heard any of the tracks from the back catalogue being played on the radio, because I haven't. Except of course when Bob was being interviewed by Jonathan Ross. I know that Bob thinks the singles market is dead, but surely in order to draw attention to the CDs and Rat mus...	Jules	11	1571	Thu Feb 24 3:23 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Remastering the remasters! (Preview) Thanks to the miracle of audacity (best piece of software ever???), I have remastered the remasters back to the originals The ordering was easy (rip and edit tags[I have a good free one]) but for those who want the originals.... 1. Wonky bit of I can make it if you can is easy enough to disg...	ArrGee	0	1081	Thu Feb 24 12:01 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Banana Republic (Live) Songs (Preview) Hi, one of the songs I really love, when it's played live, is Banana Republic. I've heared it once in Mainz, Germany in 2001 or 2002 first row. WOW, even though Bob was very ill, got a flu, it was the very best performance of Banana Republic. Another great live version is on Dave 12" single. I also ...	STC	2	6680	Fri Feb 18 9:50 AM, 2005 by STC
	I hate to say this but.... (Preview) As much as I hate the supermarket chain Sainsburys I've been told (and have verified myself) that Sainsburys Online is selling all the Boomtown Rats Cds for £7.49 each. With no pnp! Dunno whether to scorn them in disgust at their obvious 'flog em to the masses, inflate our profits' dealing or...	Roz	1	1273	Thu Feb 17 9:48 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	I Can Make It If You Can Songs (Preview) Is it just my cd, or does the very start of 'I Can Make It If You Can' on The Boomtown Rats cd sound a bit wonky? It's like i was playing the LP version and i just jogged the sterio!	Ian D	9	4311	Thu Feb 17 4:32 AM, 2005 by Beistovin
	Ridiculous (Preview) Hi there, not just that promoted, confirmed and canceled(!) gigs were not(!) announced on this page, BUT the promoted and confirmed announcement of the re-release, which is also wrong, isn't corrected on this site either. Well, as much as i like this music, this will always be a sham...	STC	12	1563	Thu Feb 17 3:47 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	HELP needed with some Tracks! (Preview) Dia dhuit('Hello), 'Allo 'Allo to all,I am in need of some info on Rare Rats tracks---Okay,I have all the reissues(first time hearing 'Mondo' and "V Deep"..great stuff they are too!!!),and the bonus tracks are a joy,but,is there much more out there,somewhere???? ...	IrelandCalling	1	1346	Wed Feb 16 4:35 AM, 2005 by Beistovin
	First album running order Records (Preview) http://www.bobgeldof.info/ratsalbums2005.htm says	sjm	5	4447	Tue Feb 15 11:02 PM, 2005 by STC
	Back Catalogue (Preview) Hi Everyone, Good news I have managed to find somewhere that has back catalogue in stock as well as Greatest Hits CD & DVD. Only one out of stock is FAOS which will be back in on tues. I tried ording through Amazon, but they quoted April!!!!!! as estimated delivery date. http://www.reflexcd.c...	Joanne Harding	5	1232	Tue Feb 15 8:14 PM, 2005 by Joanne Harding
	Rat fans from the where? (Preview) I have been a Rat fan since 1978 when I use to live in Holyhead, Wales. Now I live in Malta.	Malteserat	0	719	Sat Feb 12 9:06 PM, 2005 by Malteserat
	My CDs have been dispatched (Preview) At last about a week after everyone else... I hope they arrive quickly. the good news though is my DVD arrived today	Jules	2	1072	Sat Feb 12 10:29 AM, 2005 by Jules
	CD Inlay posters - nice to have them uncreased! (Preview) The art work on the new CDs is really good. Lots of little pieces and all the lyrics for In the long grass. Only thing is I reckon the six posters (with the essays) would be really good to have in an A3 format (or at least flat), so I could put them on the wall along with the Mondo Bongo po...	ArrGee	0	999	Fri Feb 11 2:42 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	The Job's Done - Back Catalogue (Preview) The complete works of the thoughts of David Clancy are now on the site. We would like to thank David for his sterling work in taking us from the debut album right through to In The Long Grass. Taking a look at both the original vinyl album versions and the re-release CD versions. Interestingly i...	Tina McBain	0	803	Wed Feb 9 12:28 PM, 2005 by Tina McBain
	3 rats CDs in amazon top 100!!! (Preview) 53. The Fine Art of Surfacing ~The Boomtown Rats Audio CD - Mercury / February 7, 2005 86. Boomtown Rats ~Boomtown Rats Audio CD - Mercury / February 7, 2005 100. A Tonic for the Troops ~Boomtown Rats Audio CD - Mercury / February 7, 2005 Very popular, aren't they? Wait un...	ArrGee	1	1265	Tue Feb 8 7:44 PM, 2005 by Jodie
	Today's a big day... (Preview) I started the day with a letter of mine in a newspaper about social delinquents, and the latest half-arsed government measure to combat it ("Ban Buckfast"...jeez, grow up!), before going into Glasgow to hand in the paper work & accept the job offer that came in the post last Friday. Then it was g...	Mark Boyle	3	1356	Mon Feb 7 9:22 PM, 2005 by Jules
	CDs in the shops today and they look good (Preview) They all come with a cardboard slip covers, and pretty much ape the front & back covers with the additional tracks. Didn't have the debut or V deep @ HMV Covent Garden, but the others looked good. Couldn't look inside as they were sealed. Only one copy of each, so not expecting a run on them. Also the B...	ArrGee	3	1181	Mon Feb 7 9:07 PM, 2005 by Jules
	84th greatest pop video (Preview) http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/pop_videos/results.html , but even worse nothing from Blondie! No Atomic!!!!! Vote for your favorite albu...	ArrGee	0	1200	Mon Feb 7 10:09 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Fingers Speaks!!! (Preview) http://www.metro.co.uk/metro/interviews/interview.html?in_page_id=8&in_interview_id=1016Johnnie Fingers was keyboard player in Irish rock band, The Boomtown Rats. Formed in 1975 the Ra...	ArrGee	0	1595	Mon Feb 7 9:37 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	If you buy Q magazine this month... (Preview) ...be warned, make sure that when you are reading it: (a) you are sitting down (b) you have someone standing by with smelling salts. ...when you see the reviews for the Boomtown Rats back catologue re-issue. 4 stars and a "Q Recommended!" label for The Fine Art Of Surfacing, Mondo...	Mark Boyle	3	2510	Sun Feb 6 11:26 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	More From his prolific pen (Preview) The prolific pen of David Clancy has been busy again. This time perusing over the aritstic merits of Mondo Bongo and V Deep. Take a look for yourselves and see if he has panned your favourite track, like he did mine ( Charmed Lives).	Ian	0	771	Sat Feb 5 4:12 PM, 2005 by Ian
	Reviews of Back Catalogue (Preview) It's nice to see the reviews are beginning to appear in the music press. Q have reviewed the albums quite positively. Interestingly though, they rate Mondo Bongo and V Deep very highly, in fact as many stars as Tonic (I also hold this view which not a popular view among general fans, I much...	Ian	7	1406	Thu Feb 3 8:46 PM, 2005 by Mark Boyle
	Rats essay in Standard tonight... (Preview) ... shame if you missed it, but the Rats Essay on Tonic for the Troops was published in full in tonight's Standard. (London paper) A tonic for Geldof's troops With a special Brit Award coming and the Boomtown Rats on CD for the first time, Sir Bob should be a happy man. The band's second album w...	ArrGee	1	1286	Wed Feb 2 2:06 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Review of new CD (Preview) One of things I find most pleasing about editing this website, is the number of talented writers we have encountered. Corinna, R S Wayment and if you require proof of this, just look at this message board, contributions from Mark Boyle and Arrgee. I have just uploaded onto the site the first of t...	Ian	1	981	Wed Jan 26 9:21 PM, 2005 by Jodie
	Missing from DVD (Preview) Does anyone know why the "Rats in America" RTE 1979 T.V Doc has not appeared on forthcoming DVD.The show included the first live performance of Mondays,Rats live in Fredricks,radio interviews,returning to Dublin airport etc...clips were used in "Saint or Singer". Also Top of the Pops ap...	Cathdubh	3	1161	Sun Jan 23 9:27 AM, 2005 by Ian D
	Rats Essays - Level of interest reflects CDs (Preview) Well for me they do! The first two are very good. Possibly too much reference to the post-release visit to the US in the Tonic essay, but very readable! However, the Surfacing essay seems to focus on December 1978 and Rat Trap in particular, and though interesting not as good as it...	ArrGee	2	1395	Sat Jan 22 12:04 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Rats Competition (Preview) Those nice people at Universal are sending us copies of the 6 forthcoming back catalogue CD releases. We are running a competition to give you the opportunity to win one of the albums. Today's competition is to win a copy of the previously un-released on CD debut album - Boomtown Rats. The question i...	Tina McBain	4	1122	Thu Jan 20 9:54 PM, 2005 by Jodie
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