The Boomtown Rats

ArrGee · ArrGee

I wonder if The Rats could get on the bill for this? A big one as it is the Glastonbury 50th anniversary and 35 years since the Rats played there last. Rats came on main stage at 4pm on Friday after The Pogues. But before King??? WTF! Apparently very muddy on the Friday. But it only cost £16. Next year...

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

I understand from the Rats social media that every date in 2020 has been delayed until 2021, but I have received no word from the promoters and ticket company. The Palladium website is still selling tickets. I don't mind keeping my ticket for a rescheduled date but I don't want the date to go by without e...

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.hotpress.com/music/hot-press-albums-of-2020-50-11-22836902

ArrGee · ArrGee

The Brighton & Hove News Music Editor has compiled a list of this years Top 50 favourite album releases. We have looked well beyond the obvious choices and have selected no doubt quite a number of surprises. They are shown in release date order. So Rats LP is at least equal #1 https://www.b...

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://louderthanwar.com/ltw-albums-of-the-year-2020-numbers-51-250/Citizens of Boomtown (BMG) This is an album that will divide opinion, no doubt about it (if you want another view, read The Guardians review.) but I think its...

KevH · KevH

Vocals quite good but the guitar and keyboards are pretty spot on Spock Boomtown Rats someones looking at you cover - YouTube -- Edited by KevH on Wednesday 25th of November 2020 08:36:44 PM

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://britishtheatre.com/no-date-for-full-theatre-reopening-before-nove...

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.hotpress.com/music/happy-birthday-bob-geldof-revisiting-a-classic-interview-22829292

manatthetop · manatthetop

This was good. On for an hour last night. Geldof picking some of his favourite songs.

ArrGee · ArrGee

Sun 1 Mar 2020 Great British Alternative Festival Minehead, SomersetSat 14 Mar 2020 Zagreb, Croatia. POSTPONEDThu 26 Mar 2020 Brighton DomeFri 27 Mar 2020 Cheltenham Town HallSat 04 Apr 2020 The Old Fruitmarket, GlasgowWed 15 Apr 2020 Birmingham Town HallFri 17 Apr 2020 Grand Central, Liverpool...

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=minI5pbiKAY&fbclid=IwAR0GOC-U56b6RMgVzMVLCGLYQku_7vrxPL5I_GDUasb3rFsNO9jOny7jCKA

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hi, I'd just be really curious to know if a complete list exists. All the best, I hope everybody is well.

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9WL1jtR0QA Were so used to the song, so its interesting to see this guys reaction on his first ever listen. Great to see how he literally comments that this is a masterpiece assaulting his ears (wonder what hed make of the video) and that this cant be all that had to...

KevH · KevH

I was getting really excited when I saw Born to Burn lyrics in the book - sadly its only the 1st verse and 2 lines of the 2nd verse. The other lyrics he mentions- "piano player thumping keys" and "Man these walls are gonna blow" aren't in the song. I think these were alternative lyrics to some of the vers...

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://open.spotify.com/album/1BrBW9ITFYBt260ZSWkVIq?nd=1&nd=1

Noel · Noel

Great picture quality of top song (back when they were making quality music)

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just for the interest. How many rats and solo Bob's 12 ins singles do you all have? For the rats I have 8. Geldof I have 5. And one Gung ho. one. Looking after no one. Someone's looking at you.House on fire. Charmed lives. Tonight. Drag me down. Dave. A hold of me.

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

Hi, I'm a big Rats fan. I wasn't around at the time so I've been very lucky to see them about 10 times since the reunion in 2013. I know 'Mondo Bongo' was their highest charting album at number 6 but it seems a much poorer effort that the first three records. 'Banana Republic' and 'Elephant's Graveyard' a...

jamieuka · jamieuka

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bob-Geldof-Jackson-Interviews-Plus-ebook/dp/B008UYV03O/

ArrGee · ArrGee

Or is it Me and Howard Hughes?

Mark L · Mark L

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE9dKUfdek8 I struggle with Dave being last, but this guy Richard generally nails it for me. What do you think? -- Edited by Mark L on Sunday 19th of July 2020 02:47:30 PM

manatthetop · manatthetop

In my opinion the two worst songs geldof has ever written. Still don't get why the hell. Charmed lives was played live just as much as rat trap.

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Noel · Noel

Not a band image, obviously but though it might suit

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

hansdevente · hansdevente

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

raticus · raticus

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Noel · Noel

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

Noel · Noel

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

makonen · makonen

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

TIMBO · TIMBO

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

Noel · Noel

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

This would have been a good advert

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

makonen · makonen

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

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

Ratboy · Ratboy

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

Mark L · Mark L

manatthetop · manatthetop

Forgot I had this.

Mark L · Mark L

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

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

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

ArrGee · ArrGee

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Noel · Noel

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

KevH · KevH

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

Mark L · Mark L

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

Here's what I did with mine.

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

Do you know what this is s great wee song

ArrGee · ArrGee

Expect a special edition of the album

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

New member - intro · KevH

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

KevH · KevH

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

Really forgot I had this lot

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say this was a great gig

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Rats Fan · Rats Fan

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

Noel · Noel

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

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just love playing along with this song

manatthetop · manatthetop

Fu?king loving this song

manatthetop · manatthetop

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

Noel · Noel

Noel · Noel

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

Noel · Noel

Noel · Noel

Noel · Noel

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

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	Keep It Up Ludwigshaven January 1981 (Preview) Not a band image, obviously but though it might suit	Noel	4	2229	Mon Jun 22 9:20 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Cover by V.I.T.A (Preview) Guys I'm not really a big fan of covers. But check out this one on YouTube. Doing I don't like Mondays. Through it was cool	manatthetop	0	1774	Sat Jun 20 6:13 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Poster's (Preview) Here's one I forgot I had.Was able to get Cott Fingers and Crowe to sign it when they played Belfast in 1980	manatthetop	0	813	Fri Jun 19 12:56 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	boomtown rats paradiso amsterdam 8th January 1978 (Preview) check out my other live recordings at http://livetape.blogspot.nl/ -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 10th of June 2020 02:17:55 PM -- Edited by ArrGee on Sunday 14th of June 2020 08:57:17 AM	hansdevente	21	2909	Thu Jun 18 2:02 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Dave (Preview) Do you know what. How great is this wee song. Been playing ITLG a lot this last few weeks. This is one album that difnelty got away. Love Hard times. Lucky. A hold of me. Tonight .	manatthetop	4	805	Wed Jun 17 5:03 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Our Review of the New lp (Preview) Well its 3am here in Oz and just finished listening. Will do more comnents later after work. Quick summary..bloody loved it except Rock and Roll yeye! that song is bloody awfull and will forever be skipped. till later. Enjoy ya listen	raticus	48	1413	Tue Jun 16 9:12 PM, 2020 by TIMBO
	Rat songs that are relevant in today's C19 (Preview) Go man go. A flu mask on your face. Lying Again ( All governments around the world). Me and Howard Hughes. Filling my body with filth and disease. Can't Stop. Doctor please, cure me quick. Don't Believe What You Read. I know what I read will be a lot of lies. Hard Times. If things are like this. Then maybe we...	manatthetop	6	727	Tue Jun 16 8:14 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Setlist FM Part 2 (lesser played songs) (Preview) I can see examples of songs not appearing in stats eg Talk In Code was played at Dominion Theatre. It is not listed despite the gig being recorded and released as a video. Anyway its interesting.	Noel	1	698	Mon Jun 15 6:33 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Setlist FM live plays statistics (Preview) From Setlist FM screenshot. Seems fairly accurate. On the live version you can click on the songs to see where they were played. Another Piece of Red only listed once from a Canadian gig back in 1981. -- Edited by Noel on Monday 15th of June 2020 03:20:08 PM	Noel	2	705	Mon Jun 15 5:45 PM, 2020 by Noel
	There’s No Tomorrow Like Today on Spotify (Preview) Have to admit this should have been on the LP. Would have been ideal after Heres A Postcard. Maybe had KISS or Rock n Roll YE YE as the B-side.	ArrGee	12	1203	Mon Jun 15 7:06 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Rats in Los Angeles 1979 (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I37tp10UM8w okish sound but full of atmosphere	Mark L	2	737	Sat Jun 13 6:45 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	100 Greatest #1s ( 1 2 ) (Preview) https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/apr/27/the-100-greatest-uk-no-1s	ArrGee	111	10394	Sat Jun 13 8:22 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	B-Sides from Canada? (Preview) Hello. I live in Canada. None of the online services will give me access to any of the new b-sides. Although I own every single Geldof/Rat song, I can't get/have never heard these: Ratlife Ratified No Tomorrow Like Today Does anyone know a way to purchase these (digitally) in North America? Thanks.	makonen	4	670	Fri Jun 12 8:20 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Here's a postcard (Preview) Hi all you rat fans. Just seen this video on YouTube. Like to the song. Fu?kin great.	manatthetop	16	879	Fri Jun 12 7:42 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	The Betoota Advocate Podcast (Preview) Just to let all you rat fans know. Came across this on YouTube today was put up two days ago. On for one hour. Geldof being interviewed.	manatthetop	1	620	Wed Jun 10 7:55 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Dream Ticket - BBC radio 6 -mon 23 jan - 10pm - Boomtown Rats Peel Session Radio (Preview) [As this is no longer online - an MP3 of this session is available. send PM to ArrGee for details] Monday 23 January Featuring a Headline Set from Damien Rice, recorded at Glastonbury 2004. Barenaked Ladies are in support, The Boomtown Rats are in session, plus Pi...	ArrGee	2	4310	Wed Jun 10 5:57 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Living in an island - US /alternate version? (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn--nig3VWM 4 Rats songs uploaded by this lot with a familiar live version of Talking in Code, usual single version of the Elephants Graveyard and a version of this Ive not heard before. I also think the 4th upload, Wind Chill Factor is slightly different. Are the...	Mark L	14	945	Wed Jun 10 5:54 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Geldof on Radio X - 8.30am Wed 10 Jun 2020 (Preview) Just caught this in car driving off to get newspaper. Geldof did more talking than Moyles, a bit about Dustin making #1 with Rat Trap. Also solo albums is now 6 or 7. Coming down. They even played "Heres a Postcard" at the end. Single version is abridged without guitar solo, which is a shame.	ArrGee	6	547	Wed Jun 10 3:25 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Charmed lives. (Preview) Here's a thing I don't get. The gigs of 83/84/85. This song was always on the list. This over House on fire. Which happened to get into the top 30. But was never on the list. So the rats or geldof must have liked doing this song live. They must if heard something in this song. That my ears have yet to pick up.	manatthetop	20	1621	Tue Jun 9 10:28 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Bob Geldof on 5 Live at 11am (Preview) A bit late I know but just heard that BG will be talking on BBC 5 Live at 11am.	TIMBO	0	612	Sun Jun 7 9:53 AM, 2020 by TIMBO
	International TV appearances (Preview) This is from a French bootleg site I came across. It gives info about some French, Swedish and US TV appearances though there is no details of the songs they performed. Hard to find info on Don Kirsner 'concert's if indeed it was a full concert. They seemed to have been on French Studio 3 show a number of ti...	Noel	0	1282	Sat Jun 6 6:14 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Calendar Goes Pop (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Sb9iE9XqM Some Rats references and Paula Yates interviewed about her new book. This was a 3 part Christmas series from December 1980, starting with an interview with Tom Robinson launching Sector 27. A young Richard Madeley hosted and later in the series, a r...	Mark L	0	576	Fri Jun 5 11:32 AM, 2020 by Mark L
	Feeling in the year's. (Preview) This has been getting repeated on RTE one. 6 30.tonigh was 1978 shown the rats doing rat trap. Friday night was 1977 shown the rats do lookin after no 1.	manatthetop	1	682	Mon Jun 1 6:03 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Advert (Preview) This would have been a good advert	manatthetop	0	537	Mon Jun 1 7:04 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	She said no no. (Preview) In my opinion. This is the most boomtown rats song on this album.	manatthetop	10	676	Sun May 31 9:31 AM, 2020 by Ratboy
	Too Late She Cried - Does it exist? (Preview) Hello. I can't seem to find Too Late She Cried anywhere. It's supposed to be on US releases of the How To Compose... but I can't actually find it. I have the UK and Canadian versions, which don't have that song. I think it's the last Geldof solo song I need to track down. Any idea where I can find it? Thanks.	makonen	9	695	Wed May 27 8:29 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Book. Tales of boomtown glory missing tracks list (Preview) 2 geldof songs not in book talk me up which was beside to this is the world calling &let's get b side to I cry too. I wonder why Bob missed these out as they were quite good b sides just curious every other song though on the whole loving this book of lyrics	Mike menzies	8	838	Wed May 27 7:49 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	The one show. (Preview) Wee update for all you rat fans. Geldofs on this tomorrow night.	manatthetop	2	631	Wed May 27 6:05 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	The Next Single? (Preview) What do you think it will be or what do you want it to be? Want KISS Will be Monster Monkeys (edit)	Mark L	37	1727	Mon May 25 12:33 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Photos (Preview) Well some time ago I mentioned that I had some photos from 78 Hammersmith Odeon that I couldnt find . Well today after 7 hours cleaning the loft out bingo.	Ratboy	3	557	Sun May 24 8:03 PM, 2020 by Ratboy
	Geldof in Guardian - 22 may (Preview) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/22/no-rear-view-mirror-in-this-car-bob-geldof-on-love-loss-and-lockdown-bob-geldof We needed to change our lives and the only way to do that was to get the **** out Ireland, Geldof says, adding that it always in...	ArrGee	0	1744	Sat May 23 9:13 AM, 2020 by ArrGee
	A Tonic For The Troops (Preview) I have 3 different versions of this album on CDs. 1 USA version other two UK version's. USA one has Mary and Joey on it. UK one from 1992 has all 3 B side of the singles. The 2005 one has Do the rat.	manatthetop	4	737	Thu May 21 3:48 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Bob Geldof is in the hot seat - Jools Holland - Radio 2 - Sat 23 May 20:00 (Preview) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jg41 Bob Geldof is in the hot seat! Bob Geldof joins Jools Holland for a rummage in the "Later..." treasure chest,	ArrGee	1	1151	Thu May 21 10:59 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Canadian interview (Preview) https://etcanada.com/video/7145ed44-9540-11ea-b58b-0242ac110004/bob-geldof-on-boomtown-rats-reunion-live-aid-legacy/	Mark L	0	1084	Tue May 19 2:46 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Bob's favourite Rats photo (Preview)	Mark L	1	1211	Tue May 19 2:39 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Hot press Oct 2013 (Preview) Forgot I had this.	manatthetop	3	1137	Mon May 18 5:28 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Top ten Rats’ songs from Classic Rock History (Preview) https://www.classicrockhistory.com/top-10-boomtown-rats-songs/	Mark L	4	1258	Sun May 17 5:49 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	2new rats (Preview) I know all the focus is on the big 4, geldof,crowe, Roberts and briquette let's not forget the 2others in the current line up Alan Dunn and Darren Beale who I feel are a crucial part of this latest line up (incidentally slot of reformed groups may only have 1original member ) where as we are lucky with 4o...	Mike menzies	4	1232	Sat May 16 7:48 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Rock n roll. Ye Ye (Preview) Have to say. This wee song is growing on me. Been playing it alot.	manatthetop	14	1428	Sat May 16 1:26 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Tracks I would love to hear the Rats do they haven't played in the reunion era (or very rarely)... (Preview) After seeing the three tracks from Citizens on youtube from Dublin. They had a magnificent energy to them. I'd love to hear any of the new tracks live just for the experience. But in terms of older tracks. They've never/very rarely have done since the 2013 reunion. Do The Rat Drag Me Down Elephant's Gr...	Rats Fan	17	1243	Fri May 15 10:22 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Choice Music Prize (Preview) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choice_Music_Prize#Winners_and_shortlisted_nominees	ArrGee	0	1123	Tue May 12 5:49 PM, 2020 by ArrGee
	Video for Trash Glam Baby (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1EoKEYtPJI&feature=youtu.be	Mark L	38	3422	Mon May 11 9:27 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Best single cover (Preview) I'm sure this has been covered B4. But here we go. 1 I don't like Mondays. The fact Gerry Cott has a cig. You would never see this in this day and age. 2. Rat trap Great image of the band. 3. Dave. Love this photo. 4. Mary. So young looking. 5. Tonight same as I TLG cover but love this. 6. A hold of me. Good image....	manatthetop	3	660	Sat May 9 7:39 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Press Reviews of New LP ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Paul Moody of Uncut magazine has given Citizens of Boomtown 8/10. Moody is a hardened, seasoned ex NME journalist so high praise indeed. Review was not very detailed but word runbunctious used to describe sound. Wasn't expecting such a high mark from a respected magazine like Uncut.	Noel	130	5764	Fri May 8 9:37 PM, 2020 by Junkyard Smile
	1980 leixlip castle footage (Preview) https://www.rte.ie/archives/2013/0614/456589-boomtown-rats-at-leixlip-castle-1980/	KevH	3	1257	Wed May 6 7:50 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Hot Press interview (Preview) https://www.hotpress.com/music/interview-bob-geldof-rise-fall-boomtown-rats-22813812	Mark L	2	1136	Mon May 4 9:05 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	The aldualment album (Preview) Singles aside. Pick two tracks from each album to come up with the. Album that would pick up any ear to say I must have this. I know too much time on my hands	manatthetop	11	1398	Thu Apr 30 12:05 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Set list (Preview) Here's what I did with mine.	manatthetop	2	1712	Mon Apr 27 6:50 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Stand out album track on each LP (Preview) 1 Joey's on the street again. 2 I never loved Eva Braun. 3 When the night comes. 4 Hurt hurts. 5 Skin on skin 6 Hard times 7 Here's a postcard. Hard to choose but I'll stick with the above.	manatthetop	7	627	Sat Apr 25 4:22 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Passing through (Preview) Do you know what this is s great wee song	manatthetop	10	2010	Fri Apr 24 11:37 AM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Bob Geldof On The New Album (Preview) Expect a special edition of the album https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidchiu/2020/04/21/bob-geldof-on-the-boomtown-rats-recent-reunion-album-and-the-legacy-of-live-aid-35-years-later/What am I regretful about, from my point of view, is that I like this album, Geldof sa...	ArrGee	5	654	Wed Apr 22 11:40 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	V.Deep. (Preview) Have to say. When I 1st Heard this album. I thought it's over. But as the years have gone by I find myself playing this album more and more. I have always loved. He watches it all. ( Should have been a single). In my opinion the only weak song goes to Charmed lives.	manatthetop	13	1007	Wed Apr 22 8:15 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	New member - intro (Preview) Hi, long time lurker , not quite so enthusiastic as most members here but during these lonely times decided to join. Huge fan back in the day but my enthusiasm waned after live aid......blah.. Would have loved this wealth of information back 40 years ago when all you had was the occasional paper cli...	KevH	4	1736	Tue Apr 21 3:03 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Pete Briquette with Kirsty Mc Coll (Preview) Does anyone know if this is Pete playing on TOTP with Kirsty in '81. I know there was a connection with Pete and Simon writing, maybe he filled in for the regular bass player. It looks like him and he's playing a Steinberg bass [which he started using in the 80s] best shot at 0:50 and 2.00 https://www.yo...	KevH	1	1178	Tue Apr 21 3:02 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	USA Albums (Preview) Glad I got up into the loft. Going through all my old albums and came across two rats imports. Forgot I even had them. I have them on CD. But forgot I had them in vinyl. All biss	manatthetop	12	1129	Sun Apr 19 8:17 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Rain (Preview) Looks like due to the lockdown. I have too much time on my hands. Been going over Rats And Geldofs video's. 4 of the videos start of with rain. 1. Never in a million years. 2. In the pouring rain. 3. Room 19 4. Trash glam baby. Don't know why I'm pointing this out. But Geldof must love the rain?	manatthetop	15	1321	Thu Apr 16 5:41 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Happy birthday Simon (Preview) Would just like to wish one of the greatest drummers to come out of Ireland a great happy birthday. Enjoy your day. And keep doing the rat. It	manatthetop	1	949	Tue Apr 14 8:56 AM, 2020 by Mark L
	Old stuff (Preview) Really forgot I had this lot	manatthetop	1	1949	Wed Apr 8 8:15 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	ITLG tour 1985 (Preview) Have to say this was a great gig	manatthetop	2	1180	Tue Apr 7 8:24 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	May 1994 (Preview) Came across this cut out article I had pure in one in of the album's	manatthetop	3	1649	Tue Apr 7 6:43 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Best off (Preview) I know there have been afew of the above out over the years with different titles. But I have seen what's now called gold. Which overs a bands singles over the years along with all the B sides and extended mixes. Well I have been calling for the rats to do this for sometime now. Would love it. If this ever hap...	manatthetop	1	1870	Mon Apr 6 12:53 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Surprisingly... my most listened to track (according to my iTunes statistics is...) 'She Said No' (Preview) It did really surprise me. I clearly remember my initial reaction to 'She Said No' was it's a fun if throwaway piece. I liked the guitar sounds and the swagger but I wasn't totally convinced. If I was asked directly I'd say I preferred 'Here's A Postcard' or 'Trash Glam Baby', 'Passing Through' or 'KISS...	Rats Fan	0	1128	Sat Apr 4 6:06 PM, 2020 by Rats Fan
	Rate Citizens of Boomtown songs (Preview) For what it's worth.... Interested in seeing everyone's ratings for new album tracks. 1 Trash Glam-5 2 Sweet Thing-6 3 Monster Monkeys-7 4 She Said No-4 5 Passing Through-6 6 Here's a Postcard-6 7 KISS-2 8 Rock n Roll Ye Ye-2 9 Get a Grip- 4 10 Boomtown Rats-5 B-side No Tomorrow Like Today-7	Noel	37	2054	Fri Apr 3 6:14 PM, 2020 by Ratboy
	A hold of me. (Preview) Just love playing along with this song	manatthetop	2	1833	Thu Apr 2 8:09 PM, 2020 by manatthetop
	Here's a postcard. (Preview) Fu?king loving this song	manatthetop	1	1709	Thu Apr 2 7:53 PM, 2020 by Mark L
	Mondo bongo (Preview) Been listening to the rats albums again and this one is really sticking out by again. Forgot how got this is. USA one	manatthetop	3	1232	Thu Apr 2 6:16 PM, 2020 by Mike menzies
	Classic Pop part 4 (Preview)	Noel	2	1089	Thu Apr 2 4:10 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop part 1 (Preview) Dont want to clutter the site so will send these in three parts	Noel	2	1026	Thu Apr 2 2:04 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop part 3 (Preview)	Noel	0	998	Thu Apr 2 1:52 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop Part 2 (Preview)	Noel	0	1791	Thu Apr 2 1:43 PM, 2020 by Noel
	Classic Pop magazine Rats 8 page feature May 2020 (Preview) Classic pop has eight page Rats feature, featuring Geldof, Briqutte and piece on Gerry Cott. Article was written prior to tour cancellation/ Coronavirus outbreak.	Noel	3	1662	Thu Apr 2 9:49 AM, 2020 by Mike menzies
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