The Boomtown Rats

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.

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!)

Mark Boyle · Mark Boyle

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

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...

MMbullybuddyGP · MMbullybuddyGP

I'm getting on a review-writing kick for BG/BTR stuff. So here's my review of V Deep (remastered version) - any and all opinions of this album are welcome in terms of favorite/least favorite songs, comparing it to other albums, etc...

He Watches It All one of the prettier-sounding tr...

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

_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

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...

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

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...

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...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007VUENK/qid=1112629514/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/202-3288889-7023018

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!!!

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...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Feel free to nominate others to add to this list, I just took what was on the other thread... -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 12th of September 2012 04:29:18 PM -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 11th of July 2019 03:17:15 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

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

_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...

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...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

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

Jules · Jules

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

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...

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...

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

Elliot Offen · Elliot Offen

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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...

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...

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...

reevo · reevo

NOTHING HAPPENED TODAY LIVE IN CARDIFF ON THE SURFACING CD IS JUST THE BEST ITS HOW I REMEMBER THE THE RATS AT THE TOP AND THE WIFE SAID SHE WILL LEAVE ME IF I DONT STOP PLAYING IT! THE KIDS WILL MISS HER SHE IS A GOOD MUM -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:35, 2005-10-04

ArrGee · ArrGee

Were there any other tracks recorded on this demo session? The only one I knew of before was Fanzine Hero.

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...

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...

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...

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?

Steve · Steve

Does anyone recall the Rats at the golddiggers filmed in 1984. It was recorded for BBc and was broadcast on Tv as well as radio. I've lost the film version of it and probably the tape. Does anyone have this on CD? I also recall that Peter Cox (Go West) was on backing vocals

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

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...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

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

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

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"....

Steve · Steve

Firstly I'm new to this forum, so hi. Being a Rats fan since 1978 I've waited years for my favourite songs to be released on CD. I've also got the DVd and great it is too. But I've been wondering, what else is there? Was there ever proper video's for House on Fire, Charmed Lives? Also for releases oversea...

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...

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...

fodleg · fodleg

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

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...

Malteserat · Malteserat

some time ago I went to the cinema to watch a move called "That Summer" or something like that,There where some tracks of the Rats along whit the Police, don't remember the tracks but I am sure they where from the first album.

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...

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...

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...

Beistovin · Beistovin

I have so far only listened to Dave ( not the single version) Over and Over , Drag me Down and A Hold of Me . Dave and Drag me Down are very different to at least what was released in the USA. Dave was obviously going to be different from the US version but I have heard it as Dave before . They simply are not...

Jodie · Jodie

i know it's Bob on the video but was it him when they recorded it? I've got a picture of Johnie playing the sax too.

Beistovin · Beistovin

Anyone have any rare BTR live cds or Bob Live cds . I have 4 Live cds I would love to copy and trade for something I dont have. I am talking about Bootlegs . Right now there is a Boomtown Rats Bootleg cd on ebay starting at $20.00 , I will trade the same cd minus artwork for something I dont have . I have "On a Night...

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...

Malteserat · Malteserat

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

Malteserat · Malteserat

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

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...

Mark Boyle · Mark Boyle

Hi Folks, Small word of warning about the DVD. The videos they have for "Looking After Number One" and "Someone's Looking At You" are not the actual promo videos from the time. The first one is taken from the old "Tonic For The Troops" live video, whilst the second is taken from video footage of th...

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???? ...

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...

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://...

sjm · sjm

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

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!

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...

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...

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...

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).

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

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 · 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...

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

Jodie · Jodie

Most of you probably already new this but i thought it was really weird! Why the hell would he say that? http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news/12036568

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...

ArrGee · ArrGee

How about that! Bez just namechecked the Boomtown Rats on Celebrity Big Brother, and said they got their name from I' Don't Like Mondays, deciding to call themselves Happy Mondays! Now I fully expect Johnny Borell of Razorlight to admit the Boomtown Rats were his biggest influence, and even nam...

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...

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...

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...

Beistovin · Beistovin

I am a huge Rats fan but I have lots of artists that I like . The Kinks,Queen,XTC,Squeeze,Howard Jones,Midnight Oil, just to name a handful .

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	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	919	Sun May 8 12:55 PM, 2005 by joegravellese
	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	2016	Sun Sep 11 1:37 PM, 2005 by Tango
	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	911	Thu May 5 6:16 PM, 2005 by Mark Boyle
	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	1164	Sat Aug 13 1:42 PM, 2005 by Tango
	V Deep - reviews Records (Preview) I'm getting on a review-writing kick for BG/BTR stuff. So here's my review of V Deep (remastered version) - any and all opinions of this album are welcome in terms of favorite/least favorite songs, comparing it to other albums, etc... He Watches It All one of the prettier-sounding tr...	MMbullybuddyGP	12	9344	Sat Sep 22 5:53 AM, 2012 by Mark L
	Debut Album -> Favourite Track (Preview) And why? -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:37, 2005-10-04	ArrGee	3	939	Tue Aug 23 7:42 PM, 2005 by Tango
	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	874	Fri Apr 15 4:04 PM, 2005 by _johanna_
	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	1793	Wed May 11 7:20 PM, 2005 by Katharina
	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	889	Sat Apr 9 12:17 PM, 2005 by Derek The Dane
	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	902	Wed Aug 24 1:17 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	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	1205	Tue Apr 19 10:07 AM, 2005 by Ian
	Rats on Teenage Kicks compilation... (Preview) http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0007VUENK/qid=1112629514/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/202-3288889-7023018	ArrGee	6	4320	Fri Oct 21 7:54 PM, 2005 by camilladk
	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	1510	Mon Apr 4 1:11 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	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	9268	Thu May 8 1:11 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	The worst Rats song Songs (Preview) Feel free to nominate others to add to this list, I just took what was on the other thread... -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 12th of September 2012 04:29:18 PM -- Edited by ArrGee on Thursday 11th of July 2019 03:17:15 PM	ArrGee	35	9029	Sat Jul 27 3:13 PM, 2019 by manatthetop
	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	5846	Thu Aug 25 1:28 AM, 2005 by Beistovin
	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	11735	Sun Apr 24 5:49 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	3875	Fri Jul 1 7:40 PM, 2005 by Mouse
	March 28th (Preview) And this is ths date March 28th and someone told me nothing happened today.	Derek The Dane	3	941	Mon Mar 28 4:34 PM, 2005 by Hayley
	Add some Tonic to this (Preview) www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/albums/vote.html	Jules	2	1184	Fri Mar 25 8:41 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	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	3960	Thu Mar 24 5:01 PM, 2005 by Jules
	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	760	Wed Mar 23 6:56 PM, 2005 by fodleg
	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	7310	Fri Aug 26 8:11 PM, 2005 by Tango
	New Bob Geldof Forum!!! (closed) (Preview) BG Aid Forum	Elliot Offen	0	815	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	782	Tue Mar 22 7:08 PM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	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	1308	Mon Mar 28 3:35 PM, 2005 by Hayley
	BOB GELDOF V JOHN TRAVOLTA (Preview) X -- Edited by ponchus pilot at 12:00, 2006-03-17	ponchus pilot	1	958	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	906	Mon Mar 21 10:09 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Fine Art of Surfacing -> IS IT JUST ME THEN! (Preview) NOTHING HAPPENED TODAY LIVE IN CARDIFF ON THE SURFACING CD IS JUST THE BEST ITS HOW I REMEMBER THE THE RATS AT THE TOP AND THE WIFE SAID SHE WILL LEAVE ME IF I DONT STOP PLAYING IT! THE KIDS WILL MISS HER SHE IS A GOOD MUM -- Edited by Tina McBain at 16:35, 2005-10-04	reevo	16	6217	Fri Oct 28 2:07 PM, 2016 by noelindublin
	The 1975 Demos (Preview) Were there any other tracks recorded on this demo session? The only one I knew of before was Fanzine Hero.	ArrGee	1	984	Tue Dec 9 12:24 PM, 2008 by ArrGee
	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	1217	Sun Mar 27 2:33 PM, 2005 by Derek The Dane
	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	1396	Wed Mar 23 8:22 PM, 2005 by Steve
	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	4771	Fri Jul 1 7:54 PM, 2005 by Jules
	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	1098	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	1208	Sat Mar 19 1:22 AM, 2005 by franna
	Rats at the Chippenham gold diggers Concerts (Preview) Does anyone recall the Rats at the golddiggers filmed in 1984. It was recorded for BBc and was broadcast on Tv as well as radio. I've lost the film version of it and probably the tape. Does anyone have this on CD? I also recall that Peter Cox (Go West) was on backing vocals	Steve	5	8198	Tue Sep 29 1:56 PM, 2015 by jamieuka
	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	2099	Tue Mar 15 11:05 AM, 2005 by Jules
	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	922	Thu Mar 10 2:57 AM, 2005 by MJ
	Who has got all 7 cds. (Preview) I have got all 7 cds.Anybody else here as mad as me?.	Derek The Dane	10	1564	Sat Mar 12 10:39 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	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	4323	Thu May 8 12:10 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	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	2161	Wed Mar 9 10:35 PM, 2005 by Beistovin
	Rats Videos (Preview) Firstly I'm new to this forum, so hi. Being a Rats fan since 1978 I've waited years for my favourite songs to be released on CD. I've also got the DVd and great it is too. But I've been wondering, what else is there? Was there ever proper video's for House on Fire, Charmed Lives? Also for releases oversea...	Steve	5	1361	Tue May 27 2:01 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	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	1761	Wed Apr 6 1:55 PM, 2005 by franna
	"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	4314	Mon Feb 28 6:50 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	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	978	Thu Feb 24 6:58 PM, 2005 by fodleg
	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	1087	Thu Feb 24 12:01 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	That summer (Preview) some time ago I went to the cinema to watch a move called "That Summer" or something like that,There where some tracks of the Rats along whit the Police, don't remember the tracks but I am sure they where from the first album.	Malteserat	3	2665	Sun Aug 11 3:31 PM, 2019 by Mike menzies
	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	1366	Mon Mar 28 4:38 PM, 2005 by Hayley
	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	1584	Thu Feb 24 3:23 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	6831	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	1284	Thu Feb 17 9:48 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	In The Long Grass (Preview) I have so far only listened to Dave ( not the single version) Over and Over , Drag me Down and A Hold of Me . Dave and Drag me Down are very different to at least what was released in the USA. Dave was obviously going to be different from the US version but I have heard it as Dave before . They simply are not...	Beistovin	32	12139	Thu Oct 20 1:22 PM, 2011 by do the rat
	Who actually played the sax on Rat-Trap?? (Preview) i know it's Bob on the video but was it him when they recorded it? I've got a picture of Johnie playing the sax too.	Jodie	11	14625	Wed Nov 19 9:25 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Cd-R Trading (Preview) Anyone have any rare BTR live cds or Bob Live cds . I have 4 Live cds I would love to copy and trade for something I dont have. I am talking about Bootlegs . Right now there is a Boomtown Rats Bootleg cd on ebay starting at $20.00 , I will trade the same cd minus artwork for something I dont have . I have "On a Night...	Beistovin	8	1768	Tue Oct 19 1:54 PM, 2010 by Derek The Dane
	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	1456	Sat Apr 30 7:43 PM, 2005 by stuart
	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	726	Sat Feb 12 9:06 PM, 2005 by Malteserat
	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	832	Thu Aug 11 8:26 PM, 2005 by Tango
	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	1239	Tue Feb 15 8:14 PM, 2005 by Joanne Harding
	Promos On The DVD (Preview) Hi Folks, Small word of warning about the DVD. The videos they have for "Looking After Number One" and "Someone's Looking At You" are not the actual promo videos from the time. The first one is taken from the old "Tonic For The Troops" live video, whilst the second is taken from video footage of th...	Mark Boyle	7	2266	Fri May 23 7:44 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	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	1353	Wed Feb 16 4:35 AM, 2005 by Beistovin
	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	1080	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	1011	Fri Feb 11 2:42 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	3874	Sat Feb 26 12:25 PM, 2005 by Jules
	First album running order Records (Preview) http://www.bobgeldof.info/ratsalbums2005.htm says	sjm	5	4493	Tue Feb 15 11:02 PM, 2005 by STC
	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	4397	Thu Feb 17 4:32 AM, 2005 by Beistovin
	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	814	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	1274	Tue Feb 8 7:44 PM, 2005 by Jodie
	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	1570	Thu Feb 17 3:47 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	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	1362	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	1190	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	1207	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	1607	Mon Feb 7 9:37 AM, 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	779	Sat Feb 5 4:12 PM, 2005 by Ian
	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	2517	Sun Feb 6 11:26 PM, 2005 by ArrGee
	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	1418	Thu Feb 3 8:46 PM, 2005 by Mark Boyle
	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	990	Wed Jan 26 9:21 PM, 2005 by Jodie
	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	9712	Tue Oct 16 3:47 AM, 2007 by Lord Draco
	Crowe on Geldof (Preview) Most of you probably already new this but i thought it was really weird! Why the hell would he say that? http://launch.yahoo.com/read/news/12036568	Jodie	10	5305	Sat Mar 9 11:28 PM, 2013 by Mark L
	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	1295	Wed Feb 2 2:06 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Happy Mondays got their name from the Rats! (Preview) How about that! Bez just namechecked the Boomtown Rats on Celebrity Big Brother, and said they got their name from I' Don't Like Mondays, deciding to call themselves Happy Mondays! Now I fully expect Johnny Borell of Razorlight to admit the Boomtown Rats were his biggest influence, and even nam...	ArrGee	2	2002	Sat Jan 25 2:37 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	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	1168	Sun Jan 23 9:27 AM, 2005 by Ian D
	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	1127	Thu Jan 20 9:54 PM, 2005 by Jodie
	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	1403	Sat Jan 22 12:04 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	What are Rats fans Listening to . (Preview) I am a huge Rats fan but I have lots of artists that I like . The Kinks,Queen,XTC,Squeeze,Howard Jones,Midnight Oil, just to name a handful .	Beistovin	55	9116	Wed Oct 11 7:01 PM, 2017 by kla_ge
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