The Boomtown Rats

ArrGee · ArrGee

Looking at www.boomtownrats.co.uk and www.bobgeldof.com, you'd not really be that aware of what is happening. This forum is getting a fair amount of activity and been a good source of information, but it's surprising there aren't more proper updates from the band regarding TV, releases and de...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/09/the-15-best-van-morrison-songs.html12. Wavelength Although initially met with less-than-stellar citiques, the passing of time has proven to be most compensatory for Wavelength. Most notably, its title track saw the incorporation of...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/columnists/talking-politics-labour-s-leadership-race-just-got-interesting-with-the-entrance-of-jeremy-corbyn-1-7312300

ArrGee · ArrGee

Friday 22nd May 2015 - Karlstad Sweden Wednesday 27th May 2015 Munich, Germany Thursday 28th May 2015 Swiss Festival Winterthur, Switzerland Friday 29th May 2015 - Wiesbaden, Germany Saturday 30th May 2015 - Cologne, Germany Friday 5th June 2015 Kivenlahti Rock Festival, Helsinki, Finland S...

ArrGee · ArrGee

https://www.concertlive.co.uk/downloads/album/183/She's

noelindublin · noelindublin

With the summer gigs over I wonder what the next move, if any, from the band will be? The only thing scheduled, albeit up in the air, is the prospective 40Th anniversary gig sometime in the next few months. My hope is that the band would continue to play, although on a much less intense touring schedule. C...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

Just rec it'll us. Lp diff versions of drag me down. Lucky and rain. Also has anyone else found the quality of. us lp seems a lot crisper / clearer than UK version of lp?

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

just rec this single has got icicle in the sun on b side and is on Columbia label from1985 looking forward to playing this later hope they do some new stuff soon (even a compilation with b sides would do ) but hey we've had them back since2013 so can't moan really

Lisa · Lisa

Ahh, the contestant on the 3 in 10 part of the quiz this morning was asked about Boomtown Rats hits - he named Mary of the Fourth Form, Looking After Number One and Rat Trap. Said he was a fan back in the day and they were the first band he had ever seen! Feeling proud

And Ken Bruce was impressed too! Sh...

Jules · Jules

http://www.hotpress.com/Electric-Picnic/news/Hot-Press-Chatroom--Electric-Picnic-Bob-Geldof/15171661.html

Jules · Jules

Was just playing on EastEnders in the Queen Vic, not for long, but it was definitely Rat Trap. What is with soaps and chosing the Rats as background pub music? When was the last time you heard the Rats on a juke box in a pub? 25 years ago?

Jules · Jules

just found 2 tickets for Friday on StubHub for £70 each including delivery and fees. Hope I've not been scammed. It's worth keeping an eye on. Theres a a guarantee on there for both buyers and sellers. Hope its with the website it's posted on. -- Edited by Jules on Saturday 1st of August 2015 03:35:...

Lisa · Lisa

Brilliant festival - some good bands and great for people watching. Some very "interesting" people! Boomtown Rats seemed to go down a storm - very positive vibes from crowd standing near me And the weather stayed dry which was a bonus. Only negative was being bought a raspberry cider...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

just listened to this lp (on headphones) still amazed at what a groundbreaking lp this was it should have fared a lot better than it did still sounds fresh today

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

Recently acuired above cd got all rats singleton inc up all night an yeah definitely by Bob Tisa usa promo from chrysalis music Does any one know of any other promos ..?.

diffbrook · diffbrook

Squeeze have just released a new album (Cradle to the Grave) after 17 years. There is a track on it called "Nirvana" which begins with a very very very similar piano roll as on "I Don't Like Mondays". Incidently, their album is fantastic and shows that being away for so long n...

Jules · Jules

http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/banana-republic-memories-of-a-suburban-irish-childhood-1.2335105#.VeWsRiqkXGo.twitter

JoanOfArc · JoanOfArc

hello mates, anyone doing this in august?

ArrGee · ArrGee

Respected record producer Tony Visconti continues his series celebrating classic singles with a look at I Don't Like Mondays by the Boomtown Rats, which reached number 1 in the summer of 1979. First broadcast in 2007. ... so set the Tivo/V+ or just listen on iPlayer. Well unless you plan to be up at 2a...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just to let you all know Geldof is on this show Friday night 7pm 28.8.15

ArrGee · ArrGee

Anyone got this as MP3? bonus tracks Live Side Lazun Gemmun the Boomtown Rats, Banana Republic and Close As You'll Ever Be MERX-179

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

havethe rats sang any of their later songs on these last3 years tours or just the older songs?

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

has this song ever been done liv? It would be nice to hear as most live recordings see to play same songs

Joke · Joke

http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0724/716947-boomtown-rats-and-20-other-acts-announced-for-ep/

ArrGee · ArrGee

Still on RAM...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Good to see that he still has not lost it over the years

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

caught this on bbc4 on friday good to see rats represented favourably so many progs dismissed them So quite pleased got to watch Irish rock at bbc from fri night hopefully they will be on

ArrGee · ArrGee

If you can drag yourself away from Comic Relief, then there are a couple of hours devoted to Irish Rock. Geldof provides the expected vox rock, and I suppose there is the chance of seeing the Rats in their pomp. I shall record it as I will be out with Royal Blood.

Mark L · Mark L

Just had a sort out and came across the above. 8 page feature on the Rats from January, with Mondo Bongo slipping from 9 to 11 on the official album chart (Our Price chart had them going up from 4 to 3 and Virgin holding steady at 5) Elephants Graveyard new at 40 and was single of the week. Mind you, a certain...

noelindublin · noelindublin

Neil McCormick's Needle Time with Sir Bob Geldof is broadcast on Vintage TV at 10pm, Tuesday September 3 (Sky channel 369, Virgin 343 and Freesat 515) Quote from Geldof: 'I'll play and sing those songs with The Boomtown Rats any ****** day of the week'. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/cultu...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anyone on this forum know if loudmouthwas done on lp. I know c d but ws curious about lp as you know I'm vinyl freak Cheers

noelindublin · noelindublin

HI- I wonder does anyone have the lyrics for Monday's b- side It's All The Rage. This track strangely did not appear on the Surfacing re- release which is another puzzle. Surely this is a song worthy of being remastered. How did "executive producer" and bass playing God Pete Briquette miss...

Jules · Jules

the Rats are on 3.20 pm for one hour. Don't miss them, if you're going. Wish I was

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manatthetop · manatthetop

Hard to take in. This is 30 years old today. Just seem's like yesterday. What I great day that turned out to be. Not a big Queen fan. But hold my hands up they did good on the day. Me I was sitting by the TV VHS tape in hand and a drink in the other hand, Was a real hot day, that day over both Ireland and England....

Jules · Jules

Rebellion are playing musical chairs again. There now got the Rats on stage at 10 pm. Don't hold your breath. It can still change. Pm not am -- Edited by Jules on Monday 20th of July 2015 06:37:12 PM

BTR · BTR

ronthecabbie · ronthecabbie

So we a census on the best album,how bout best single and non single joey don't count as we all know this wins hands down. Let's kick off with mine. Single I'll go for Mary of the 4th form. Non single I'll go for fan mail oh sorry that's Blondie,would have to say "Blind Date" or " I can make it...

suss · suss

Not heard anything about confirmed gig yet but thought it worth highlighting to those perhaps not aware that Rats did record a guest slot on Imelda May show last week. Believe it's going out on RTE some time in July. Not sure when. Is there an RTE equivalent of iPlayer for those outside Ireland?

Mark L · Mark L

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsj4QkVx_8A Boomtown Rats clip surfaces on You Tube after being v deep in the long grass since 1984 and provides instant tonic for the troops. -- Edited by Mark L on Sunday 5th of July 2015 01:14:44 AM

Mark L · Mark L

http://boomtown-rats.tumblr.com I'm not sure what this site is for or about but some good photos of Bob and the Rats down the years

manatthetop · manatthetop

Look what I have just come across I forgot I had this Tape only But still in good order The Rats last live gig 86 two songs on it Lookin after No1 (Bob says it's been a great 10 years RIP) Then goes into this song Also does Joey on it

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

isit me or are most of the rats b sides as good as the asides I think they should do a besides compilation I would certainly buy it what dou you all thin ?

ronthecabbie · ronthecabbie

Just found this in my record collection any good to anyone. Track listing is A side Rat Trap,Looking After No1 B side Like Clockwork, Diamond Smiles.

manatthetop · manatthetop

1. Real different. 2 Born to burn. 3 Europe looked ugly. 4 So strange. 5 Man at the top. 6 Lying again. 7 Late last night. 8 How do you do. 9 Barefooting. 10 It's all the rage. In my opinion any of the above could have been a double A side or even an album tack. All great songs

suss · suss

If I'm ever going to find the answer to this question it has to be on here. It's only been driving me mad for 32 years. What exactly are the two lines I've never seen listed on any sleeve / Smash Hits / Songbook / You name it, just after 'Hey Billy, take a walk with me' and as the sax starts to come in?

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

what's available on bootleg cd. Oe anyone know

Mark L · Mark L

Hi all - have guested on here a bit over the last couple of years, but today decided to join as new member. Came across this 1980 performance of 'Keep it up' on YT and thought i'd flag it up in my first post. The Rats seemed to be often on Kenny's show, this is one of their more interesting performances...wit...

Jules · Jules

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153412340245799.1073741876.28922035798&type=1

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anybody know how many rats in concert have Ben done by the bbc

Boomtown Rats · Boomtown Rats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc4BObUFSw

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

brother brought over my pop scrapbooks from 1980s lots of bits and articles on rats inc flexipop mag with yellow dunlaohaire disc on front so bonus there,!

manatthetop · manatthetop

Geldof looking Nice & Neat

noelindublin · noelindublin

While we await an official new dvd praise must go to this recording of the Rats in Karlstad. 35 mins of their recent concert in hd, with great angles and close ups. No dodgy shaky camerawork or heads getting in the way. Excellent photography and really captures the Rats in their current ' are we not IMMEN...

Jules · Jules

Who is going? apart from Suss. Noel? Just looked up pubs nearby. This is the only one that serves food in the evening. Not cheap, but relatively near. We will have the car with us. What time are they on stage? Thinking of 4 PM meet up or a bit before ish... http://www.theashtonbristol.co.uk Let eat...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anyone remember these? Only iwas told by a friend he saw them at wolverhampton in nov1982 I can't find any refs to this iknw the 1983 gigs but not 82

suss · suss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc4BObUFSw&feature=share

Lublin · Lublin

www.eventim.pl English language version available (top right main screen) Currently £16/7 tickets on sale Onstage: 20:00 Biohazard 21:30 Boomtown Rats Oddly this event is happening on a Sunday night. Lublin (and Poland generally) is quite cheap for Western visitors although hotels should be...

ArrGee · ArrGee

I went on a little pilgrimage to West Runton at the weekend. Sadly the pavilion is long gone, but I had a beer (or was it three?) at the Village Inn which was annexed to the Pavillion itself. The Rats played the West Runton Pavillion on April Fools Day 1978. And there is a bootleg. I don't suppose anyone h...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anyone know why tey changed title of tis album? On release of banana geldof was on radio saying bongo crazy was new album and first print of single label says this but on swap shop or sat superstore I can't remember which he said mondo bongo any ideas as just curious( prvious lps All had song line a...

ArrGee · ArrGee

As I was searching for the West Runton bootleg, I found this with backing vocals from The Dublinaires (Bob Geldof & Phil Lynott). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi1fNvquQ4E Have to listen later as you Tube is blocked.

manatthetop · manatthetop

Just got home from work to find this on my living room wall

ArrGee · ArrGee

As this board is pretty inactive ahead of the festival dates, along the lines of last year's Rat World Cup, here is the RattyVision Song Contest Award 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points to your top ten songs in order Votes in by 23rd May 2015.(I Never Loved) Eva Braun(She's Gonna) Do You In(Watch Out For...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anyone know if a recording exists for any rats concerts from 1983 when they played college circuit as iam trying to get hold of any so I can play them on cd ( if formatted) I would pay any coss etc regards. Mike

Jules · Jules

hamish, who does the Rats page on FB has said there is going to be an Irish gig announced. No mention of a possible Autumn tour. Wish they'd just announce it. It's making it difficult to plan ahead.

noelindublin · noelindublin

Just discovered this which I had not seen before.It's the Rats performing House On Fire from a German tv show called WWF Club. To avoid any confusion this is not Musicladen -it is a different tv show and performance. Again its nice to know that this footage exists and in such high quality. The credits r...

Boomtown Rats · Boomtown Rats

-- Edited by Boomtown Rats on Sunday 17th of May 2015 10:29:26 PM

diffbrook · diffbrook

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DURAN-DEXYS-QUO-CLIFF-KIM-WILDE-ABC-RATS-BBC-TOP-POPS-TRANS-DISC-892-LP-1981-/370898440302?pt=UK_Records&hash=item565b45106e

manatthetop · manatthetop

For some reason I have been playing this wee album alot lately I forgot how good it was/is. In my opinion in the top 4 of the 6 albums/ Long live Hard times and Dave

ArrGee · ArrGee

Not sure when this goes out, but should be on iPlayer... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02q2wjgHow To Make It In The Music Industry: The Boomtown RatsWe started off the year with a brand new series of 'How To Make It In The Music Industry' with Hereford's Sean Denny, who runs his own record labe...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

Another best of album called So Modern is being released on the 13th of October.I guess it´s something to do with the autumn tour.No new tracks on it(latest being The Boomtown Rats).A bit naff if you ask me and yes I will order 10 copies.

ArrGee · ArrGee

100 CLUB 100 Oxford Street, London W1D 1LL (NB: change of venue) £18.50 http://www.smartermusic.net/boomtown.htm The Boomtown Rats crawled into the semi-darkness in Garry Roberts' kitchen in Dublin in 1975. Guitarist Garry and drummer Simon shared a passion for raw rhythm and blues and rock mu...

Mark L · Mark L

Has anyone ever noticed this before - it's on You Tube and features a miner's lamp lighting up a wall of rock where it resembles a face, whilst a hand (Geldof's?) reaches out to touch same. Then comes a caption 'Directed by Nigel Dick' and the whole thing lasts about 20 seconds. I'm sure this has not be...

BTR · BTR

Anyone able to help this bloke? "I have a Boomtown Rats discography question. I have a UK 7" of "Looking After #1" wtih an Ensign sleeve that looks just like the one listed as a 12" in your discography. Was this commercially released?"

Mark L · Mark L

Drops some solo work for Million Years and Up all Night, but please note, Rain is not as advertised on the packaging etc. This plays as Dave, single version. Still, less than £6 from Discogs and got full refund off seller even though not his fault and was merely highlighting for future transactions/ad...

noelindublin · noelindublin

just spotted this on Youtube, a good natured parody of Up All Night. Warning: contains references to crack pipe smoking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLeMb6FBGDw -- Edited by noelindublin on Sunday 19th of April 2015 01:55:06 PM -- Edited by noelindublin on Sunday 19th of April 2015 02:11:...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Looks like we have all run out of things to say on this forum? Keep repeating what has already been said b4. So let's hope we can Keep it up with new issues

daggerrat · daggerrat

I have been designated to clear out the loft this weekend by the big boss. I know that in the large boxes full of photos there are a number of Rats photos that I took at the London gigs ie Hammersmith Odeon and Rainbow theatre in 78 and 79 . I should be able to scan them at work and upload them early next week f...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Love this song along with How do you do,Born to burn ,Lying again Hard times

Mark L · Mark L

Tuesday evening about 5.30pm and Simon plays Looking After No.1 under the banner of 'Healthy Living Oldies' ! 'I don't think that's what Bob was thinking about when he wrote that' - quite right Simon, perhaps best not to think about this one too deeply! Think it's probably available on the I-player fo...

noelindublin · noelindublin

Someone has kindly uploaded a Rats gig from Feb 1981, Oslo, to YouTube. Haven't really had time to listen ,but it starts with a live version of Mood Mambo so it a a Mondo Bongo era gig. Crowd seems quite enthusiastic. Will stick it on a usb and listen through the stereo and report when I have more time. So...

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

According to the Swedish press the Boomtown Rats are playing in Karlstad the 22nd May.

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

just rec do the rat/Mary French import and rain (promo copy) so in my element I know their not new but hey , ,just waiting for rat trap12inchamerican import

ArrGee · ArrGee

I noted that Franz Ferdinand and Sparks have formed an act called FFS. What about The Rats resurrecting the Greedy Ba$tards? Royal Bl00dy Rats has a ring to it

Lynott, Cook, and Jones were scheming a second Greedy Ba$tards show. Downey, Gorham, and Moore all returned, together with...

Bobo64 · Bobo64

Does anyone have info on the date, when The Boomtown Rats played a concert at Queen Margaret Union / Glasgow University, Glasgow? It was somewhere around 1979 -1981. I was telling someone about going up to see the concert without a ticket and being unable to get in as I was too young and it was sold out. A...

Jules · Jules

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152707149500799&id=28922035798

Jules · Jules

https://www.playbuzz.com/jessicarosieeyton11/which-member-of-the-boomtown-rats-are-you

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

just rec this from ebay did not know this existed it is white label demo b side same as normal version

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

just listened to the rats albums in order. On vinyl is it me or do they sound better on vinyl than on cd or MP3 ..? Ready to start listening to singles in order oh happy days

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

this was 1983they did the college circuits played Aston university you had to be signed in by students Pete briquette came out to talk to fans and old geezer on door would not let him back in until student rep arrived . They played a lot of songs from it'll and v deep &da couple of older songs they were...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Have to say I think this is a great wee song. Just the power behind it

suss · suss

Stumbled across some recent Johnnie Fingers activity on You Tube under banner of the above. Can't quite make out if it's just a project name or what. Seems to be a combination of music, original and other artists, and fairly arty videos, predominantly in Japan by look of it. Worth a look and listen. The...

Mark L · Mark L

David 'Kid' Jensen presents Bonnie Tyler, Sally Oldfield, Paul Evans, the Shadows, Steve Allen, Driver 67, the Village People, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays and Legs & Co. No Boomtown Rats 'til July

ArrGee · ArrGee

For die hards prepared to suffer the other acts on the bill. https://www.gigantic.com/artist/boomtown-rats Reload Norwich - Sunday 13th September 2015 Boomtown Rats, Level 42, Jimmy Somerville plus loads more... Let's Rock Bristol - Sunday 7th Jine 2015Billy Ocean.The Boomtown Rats.Howa...

Jules · Jules

According to the Boomtown Rats page on FB there's going to be a DVD out soon...

Mark L · Mark L

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCbLjU8U788

robertchao · robertchao

I was listening to the Rats for the first time in like 20 years - and Someone's Looking is a REALLY GREAT song - very powerful lyrics about paranoia. Did Bob say what inspired the song? Some of the lyrics were not printed in the record. Do you know why Up All Night is not on the compilation albums...

manatthetop · manatthetop

Rat fans. Just have to say how great this wee single is. I am so used to hearing the LP one now I forgot how much of a kick this wee single has, much better than the album. Away to give this wee gem another wee blast

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

does anyone know if this is available any where seen one on eBay last year but auction had ended .think its Irish only release any ideas..?

Mark L · Mark L

Watching the reruns of TOTP from 1976 and having looked at an appearance on TOTP by the Rats in 1980 (when SLAY was at 45), it is clear you did not have to be in the top 40 to be offered a slot on the show. I remember on his breakfast show the next day DLT saying the SLAY performance from TOTP was 'one of the best'...

Mike menzies · Mike menzies

I confess my fave is in the long grass tis shouldve been massive hit someof the tracks are absolute genius(hard times lucky etc)well thats just my opinion

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	Why are the "Official" sites so quiet? (Preview) Looking at www.boomtownrats.co.uk and www.bobgeldof.com, you'd not really be that aware of what is happening. This forum is getting a fair amount of activity and been a good source of information, but it's surprising there aren't more proper updates from the band regarding TV, releases and de...	ArrGee	11	4084	Sun Sep 27 10:46 AM, 2015 by Jules
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	Rain us single (Preview) just rec this single has got icicle in the sun on b side and is on Columbia label from1985 looking forward to playing this later hope they do some new stuff soon (even a compilation with b sides would do ) but hey we've had them back since2013 so can't moan really	Mike menzies	1	2674	Thu Sep 17 6:48 PM, 2015 by Derek The Dane
	PopMaster - Radio 2 (Preview) Ahh, the contestant on the 3 in 10 part of the quiz this morning was asked about Boomtown Rats hits - he named Mary of the Fourth Form, Looking After Number One and Rat Trap. Said he was a fan back in the day and they were the first band he had ever seen! Feeling proud And Ken Bruce was impressed too! Sh...	Lisa	1	3552	Thu Sep 17 11:34 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Hotpress interview. (Preview) http://www.hotpress.com/Electric-Picnic/news/Hot-Press-Chatroom--Electric-Picnic-Bob-Geldof/15171661.html	Jules	1	3895	Wed Sep 16 2:32 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	Rat Trap Songs (Preview) Was just playing on EastEnders in the Queen Vic, not for long, but it was definitely Rat Trap. What is with soaps and chosing the Rats as background pub music? When was the last time you heard the Rats on a juke box in a pub? 25 years ago?	Jules	13	7262	Tue Sep 15 8:35 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
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	five deep a classic lp (Preview) just listened to this lp (on headphones) still amazed at what a groundbreaking lp this was it should have fared a lot better than it did still sounds fresh today	Mike menzies	4	1898	Wed Sep 9 3:26 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Songs of Bob geldof1977 -2010cd (Preview) Recently acuired above cd got all rats singleton inc up all night an yeah definitely by Bob Tisa usa promo from chrysalis music Does any one know of any other promos ..?.	Mike menzies	3	4099	Fri Sep 4 4:38 PM, 2015 by Derek The Dane
	Squeeze and link to the Rats (Preview) Squeeze have just released a new album (Cradle to the Grave) after 17 years. There is a track on it called "Nirvana" which begins with a very very very similar piano roll as on "I Don't Like Mondays". Incidently, their album is fantastic and shows that being away for so long n...	diffbrook	5	2227	Thu Sep 3 1:13 PM, 2015 by Mark L
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	BBC Radio 6 Music - Classic Singles - I Don't Like Mondays - Thursday 3rd September 2015 - 2am (Preview) Respected record producer Tony Visconti continues his series celebrating classic singles with a look at I Don't Like Mondays by the Boomtown Rats, which reached number 1 in the summer of 1979. First broadcast in 2007. ... so set the Tivo/V+ or just listen on iPlayer. Well unless you plan to be up at 2a...	ArrGee	6	1972	Mon Aug 31 3:44 PM, 2015 by Jules
	The One Show (Preview) Just to let you all know Geldof is on this show Friday night 7pm 28.8.15	manatthetop	2	3029	Fri Aug 28 6:50 AM, 2015 by Jules
	lazun gemmum (Preview) Anyone got this as MP3? bonus tracks Live Side Lazun Gemmun the Boomtown Rats, Banana Republic and Close As You'll Ever Be MERX-179	ArrGee	4	4647	Thu Aug 27 2:00 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Later albums tracks live (Preview) havethe rats sang any of their later songs on these last3 years tours or just the older songs?	Mike menzies	10	3587	Tue Aug 25 1:40 AM, 2015 by Mark L
	Go man go live (Preview) has this song ever been done liv? It would be nice to hear as most live recordings see to play same songs	Mike menzies	8	1975	Mon Aug 24 12:38 PM, 2015 by jamieuka
	Electric Picnic 2015 (Preview) http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2015/0724/716947-boomtown-rats-and-20-other-acts-announced-for-ep/	Joke	11	5854	Fri Aug 14 2:47 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Is "Aug 23 Brussels Summer festival - TBC" happening? (Preview) Still on RAM...	ArrGee	5	3464	Fri Aug 14 7:30 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Bob of on one again. (Preview) Good to see that he still has not lost it over the years	manatthetop	16	4177	Thu Aug 13 3:00 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Story of Irish rock (Preview) caught this on bbc4 on friday good to see rats represented favourably so many progs dismissed them So quite pleased got to watch Irish rock at bbc from fri night hopefully they will be on	Mike menzies	2	3231	Tue Aug 11 6:02 AM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Irish Rock Night - Friday 13 March - BBC 4 - 8pm - 10pm (Preview) If you can drag yourself away from Comic Relief, then there are a couple of hours devoted to Irish Rock. Geldof provides the expected vox rock, and I suppose there is the chance of seeing the Rats in their pomp. I shall record it as I will be out with Royal Blood.	ArrGee	10	4123	Mon Aug 10 3:13 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Record Mirror 1981 (Preview) Just had a sort out and came across the above. 8 page feature on the Rats from January, with Mondo Bongo slipping from 9 to 11 on the official album chart (Our Price chart had them going up from 4 to 3 and Virgin holding steady at 5) Elephants Graveyard new at 40 and was single of the week. Mind you, a certain...	Mark L	16	4923	Thu Aug 6 11:09 AM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Needle Time interview with Geldof Vintage TV Sept 3 2013 (Preview) Neil McCormick's Needle Time with Sir Bob Geldof is broadcast on Vintage TV at 10pm, Tuesday September 3 (Sky channel 369, Virgin 343 and Freesat 515) Quote from Geldof: 'I'll play and sing those songs with The Boomtown Rats any ****** day of the week'. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/cultu...	noelindublin	2	3467	Wed Aug 5 11:03 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Loudmouth lp (Preview) does anyone on this forum know if loudmouthwas done on lp. I know c d but ws curious about lp as you know I'm vinyl freak Cheers	Mike menzies	6	2667	Wed Jul 29 2:36 PM, 2015 by Derek The Dane
	Its All The Rage lyrics (Preview) HI- I wonder does anyone have the lyrics for Monday's b- side It's All The Rage. This track strangely did not appear on the Surfacing re- release which is another puzzle. Surely this is a song worthy of being remastered. How did "executive producer" and bass playing God Pete Briquette miss...	noelindublin	27	10150	Tue Jul 28 7:10 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Latitude - tomorrow (Preview) the Rats are on 3.20 pm for one hour. Don't miss them, if you're going. Wish I was .	Jules	32	7566	Tue Jul 28 7:10 AM, 2015 by suss
	30 Years ago today 13.7.1985 (Preview) Hard to take in. This is 30 years old today. Just seem's like yesterday. What I great day that turned out to be. Not a big Queen fan. But hold my hands up they did good on the day. Me I was sitting by the TV VHS tape in hand and a drink in the other hand, Was a real hot day, that day over both Ireland and England....	manatthetop	5	2660	Fri Jul 24 3:19 PM, 2015 by diffbrook
	Rebellion (Preview) Rebellion are playing musical chairs again. There now got the Rats on stage at 10 pm. Don't hold your breath. It can still change. Pm not am -- Edited by Jules on Monday 20th of July 2015 06:37:12 PM	Jules	2	3645	Mon Jul 20 7:14 PM, 2015 by Tango
	Osfest (Preview)	BTR	7	2767	Mon Jul 20 7:11 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Best Single (Preview) So we a census on the best album,how bout best single and non single joey don't count as we all know this wins hands down. Let's kick off with mine. Single I'll go for Mary of the 4th form. Non single I'll go for fan mail oh sorry that's Blondie,would have to say "Blind Date" or " I can make it...	ronthecabbie	18	5124	Fri Jul 17 12:28 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Ireland appearance (Preview) Not heard anything about confirmed gig yet but thought it worth highlighting to those perhaps not aware that Rats did record a guest slot on Imelda May show last week. Believe it's going out on RTE some time in July. Not sure when. Is there an RTE equivalent of iPlayer for those outside Ireland?	suss	35	7090	Sat Jul 11 7:08 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Rats on Cheggers PP with Drag me Down (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsj4QkVx_8A Boomtown Rats clip surfaces on You Tube after being v deep in the long grass since 1984 and provides instant tonic for the troops. -- Edited by Mark L on Sunday 5th of July 2015 01:14:44 AM	Mark L	9	4016	Tue Jul 7 7:00 PM, 2015 by Lisa
	Boomtown Rats photos on tumblr (Preview) http://boomtown-rats.tumblr.com I'm not sure what this site is for or about but some good photos of Bob and the Rats down the years	Mark L	32	6362	Mon Jul 6 7:34 PM, 2015 by suss
	Live for Ireland (Preview) Look what I have just come across I forgot I had this Tape only But still in good order The Rats last live gig 86 two songs on it Lookin after No1 (Bob says it's been a great 10 years RIP) Then goes into this song Also does Joey on it	manatthetop	1	3000	Wed Jul 1 5:50 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	B sides (Preview) isit me or are most of the rats b sides as good as the asides I think they should do a besides compilation I would certainly buy it what dou you all thin ?	Mike menzies	11	5244	Tue Jun 30 12:07 PM, 2015 by suss
	Rat Trap mercury ep (Preview) Just found this in my record collection any good to anyone. Track listing is A side Rat Trap,Looking After No1 B side Like Clockwork, Diamond Smiles.	ronthecabbie	3	3921	Tue Jun 23 10:06 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Rat's top 10 B sides (Preview) 1. Real different. 2 Born to burn. 3 Europe looked ugly. 4 So strange. 5 Man at the top. 6 Lying again. 7 Late last night. 8 How do you do. 9 Barefooting. 10 It's all the rage. In my opinion any of the above could have been a double A side or even an album tack. All great songs	manatthetop	17	6103	Sat Jun 20 2:35 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Rat Trap lyric? (Preview) If I'm ever going to find the answer to this question it has to be on here. It's only been driving me mad for 32 years. What exactly are the two lines I've never seen listed on any sleeve / Smash Hits / Songbook / You name it, just after 'Hey Billy, take a walk with me' and as the sax starts to come in?	suss	15	6769	Thu Jun 18 8:03 AM, 2015 by suss
	Rats bootlegs (Preview) what's available on bootleg cd. Oe anyone know	Mike menzies	3	4207	Wed Jun 17 8:33 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Rats on Kenny Everett - You Tube (Preview) Hi all - have guested on here a bit over the last couple of years, but today decided to join as new member. Came across this 1980 performance of 'Keep it up' on YT and thought i'd flag it up in my first post. The Rats seemed to be often on Kenny's show, this is one of their more interesting performances...wit...	Mark L	5	4906	Tue Jun 16 5:19 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Let's Rock Bristol photos (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153412340245799.1073741876.28922035798&type=1	Jules	11	4752	Wed Jun 10 10:32 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Bbc in concerts (Preview) does anybody know how many rats in concert have Ben done by the bbc	Mike menzies	11	4140	Mon Jun 8 11:53 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	rats rehearsing (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc4BObUFSw	Boomtown Rats	5	2468	Sat Jun 6 6:17 PM, 2015 by suss
	Things I forgot I had update (Preview) brother brought over my pop scrapbooks from 1980s lots of bits and articles on rats inc flexipop mag with yellow dunlaohaire disc on front so bonus there,!	Mike menzies	3	4324	Fri Jun 5 3:11 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Bob in the sun (Preview) Geldof looking Nice & Neat	manatthetop	3	3488	Fri Jun 5 1:28 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Karlstad 2015 (Preview) While we await an official new dvd praise must go to this recording of the Rats in Karlstad. 35 mins of their recent concert in hd, with great angles and close ups. No dodgy shaky camerawork or heads getting in the way. Excellent photography and really captures the Rats in their current ' are we not IMMEN...	noelindublin	2	2638	Wed Jun 3 3:51 PM, 2015 by Joke
	Meet up for Bristol next week (Preview) Who is going? apart from Suss. Noel? Just looked up pubs nearby. This is the only one that serves food in the evening. Not cheap, but relatively near. We will have the car with us. What time are they on stage? Thinking of 4 PM meet up or a bit before ish... http://www.theashtonbristol.co.uk Let eat...	Jules	17	3982	Tue Jun 2 5:58 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Rats late 1982 gigs (Preview) does anyone remember these? Only iwas told by a friend he saw them at wolverhampton in nov1982 I can't find any refs to this iknw the 1983 gigs but not 82	Mike menzies	6	3006	Tue Jun 2 5:39 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Do the Rat (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGc4BObUFSw&feature=share	suss	6	2247	Tue Jun 2 2:59 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Lublin, Poland pre-sale tickets now available (Preview) www.eventim.pl English language version available (top right main screen) Currently £16/7 tickets on sale Onstage: 20:00 Biohazard 21:30 Boomtown Rats Oddly this event is happening on a Sunday night. Lublin (and Poland generally) is quite cheap for Western visitors although hotels should be...	Lublin	3	2141	Fri May 29 12:35 PM, 2015 by Lublin
	West Runton Pavillion - April Fools Day 1978 - Anyone got the bootleg recording? (Preview) I went on a little pilgrimage to West Runton at the weekend. Sadly the pavilion is long gone, but I had a beer (or was it three?) at the Village Inn which was annexed to the Pavillion itself. The Rats played the West Runton Pavillion on April Fools Day 1978. And there is a bootleg. I don't suppose anyone h...	ArrGee	6	4650	Fri May 29 7:21 AM, 2015 by GaryDor
	Mondo bongo or bongo crazy? (Preview) does anyone know why tey changed title of tis album? On release of banana geldof was on radio saying bongo crazy was new album and first print of single label says this but on swap shop or sat superstore I can't remember which he said mondo bongo any ideas as just curious( prvious lps All had song line a...	Mike menzies	8	4320	Wed May 27 7:56 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Blast Furnace & The Heatwaves - Can't Stop The Boy (backing vocals from The Dublinaires (Bob Geldof & Phil Lynott)) (Preview) As I was searching for the West Runton bootleg, I found this with backing vocals from The Dublinaires (Bob Geldof & Phil Lynott). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi1fNvquQ4E Have to listen later as you Tube is blocked.	ArrGee	1	2218	Wed May 27 6:08 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Like clockwork (Preview) Just got home from work to find this on my living room wall	manatthetop	11	3991	Wed May 27 5:02 PM, 2015 by Jules
	The RattyVision Song Contest - Votes in by 23rd May 2015. (Preview) As this board is pretty inactive ahead of the festival dates, along the lines of last year's Rat World Cup, here is the RattyVision Song Contest Award 12, 10, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 points to your top ten songs in order Votes in by 23rd May 2015.(I Never Loved) Eva Braun(She's Gonna) Do You In(Watch Out For...	ArrGee	67	30195	Tue May 26 11:40 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	1983 rats concerts (Preview) does anyone know if a recording exists for any rats concerts from 1983 when they played college circuit as iam trying to get hold of any so I can play them on cd ( if formatted) I would pay any coss etc regards. Mike	Mike menzies	4	3249	Sun May 24 11:51 AM, 2015 by Derek The Dane
	Irish gig hint (Preview) hamish, who does the Rats page on FB has said there is going to be an Irish gig announced. No mention of a possible Autumn tour. Wish they'd just announce it. It's making it difficult to plan ahead.	Jules	2	2782	Sat May 23 3:49 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	House On Fire WWF Club Cologne May 1982 German TV - Youtube (Preview) Just discovered this which I had not seen before.It's the Rats performing House On Fire from a German tv show called WWF Club. To avoid any confusion this is not Musicladen -it is a different tv show and performance. Again its nice to know that this footage exists and in such high quality. The credits r...	noelindublin	25	5947	Fri May 22 11:46 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Bobby Boomtown delivers the saga of the imitation snakeskin suit and its role in the Rats' phenomenon (Preview) -- Edited by Boomtown Rats on Sunday 17th of May 2015 10:29:26 PM	Boomtown Rats	3	3221	Mon May 18 6:55 AM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Never in a million years (Preview) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DURAN-DEXYS-QUO-CLIFF-KIM-WILDE-ABC-RATS-BBC-TOP-POPS-TRANS-DISC-892-LP-1981-/370898440302?pt=UK_Records&hash=item565b45106e	diffbrook	7	4492	Sat May 16 8:03 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	ITLG (Preview) For some reason I have been playing this wee album alot lately I forgot how good it was/is. In my opinion in the top 4 of the 6 albums/ Long live Hard times and Dave	manatthetop	15	4244	Fri May 15 9:51 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	How To Make It In The Music Industry - BBC HEREFORD & WORCESTER (Preview) Not sure when this goes out, but should be on iPlayer... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02q2wjgHow To Make It In The Music Industry: The Boomtown RatsWe started off the year with a brand new series of 'How To Make It In The Music Industry' with Hereford's Sean Denny, who runs his own record labe...	ArrGee	1	2383	Tue May 12 6:22 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Another best of album. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Another best of album called So Modern is being released on the 13th of October.I guess it´s something to do with the autumn tour.No new tracks on it(latest being The Boomtown Rats).A bit naff if you ask me and yes I will order 10 copies.	Derek The Dane	110	13192	Mon May 11 4:02 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	London Date for Rats - Thursday, 7 August 2008 - 100 Club (NOT ELECTRIC BALLROOM) (Preview) 100 CLUB 100 Oxford Street, London W1D 1LL (NB: change of venue) £18.50 http://www.smartermusic.net/boomtown.htm The Boomtown Rats crawled into the semi-darkness in Garry Roberts' kitchen in Dublin in 1975. Guitarist Garry and drummer Simon shared a passion for raw rhythm and blues and rock mu...	ArrGee	32	19009	Fri Apr 24 1:04 AM, 2015 by JoanOfArc
	'Secret' end to Drag me Down video (Preview) Has anyone ever noticed this before - it's on You Tube and features a miner's lamp lighting up a wall of rock where it resembles a face, whilst a hand (Geldof's?) reaches out to touch same. Then comes a caption 'Directed by Nigel Dick' and the whole thing lasts about 20 seconds. I'm sure this has not be...	Mark L	13	4767	Thu Apr 23 9:20 AM, 2015 by suss
	Looking After #1 Question Songs (Preview) Anyone able to help this bloke? "I have a Boomtown Rats discography question. I have a UK 7" of "Looking After #1" wtih an Ensign sleeve that looks just like the one listed as a 12" in your discography. Was this commercially released?"	BTR	10	6779	Mon Apr 20 11:51 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Great Songs of Indifference - Canadian version (Preview) Drops some solo work for Million Years and Up all Night, but please note, Rain is not as advertised on the packaging etc. This plays as Dave, single version. Still, less than £6 from Discogs and got full refund off seller even though not his fault and was merely highlighting for future transactions/ad...	Mark L	13	3841	Sun Apr 19 2:54 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	Up All Night US Parody (Preview) just spotted this on Youtube, a good natured parody of Up All Night. Warning: contains references to crack pipe smoking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLeMb6FBGDw -- Edited by noelindublin on Sunday 19th of April 2015 01:55:06 PM -- Edited by noelindublin on Sunday 19th of April 2015 02:11:...	noelindublin	0	1912	Sun Apr 19 1:54 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	Whats up doc (Preview) Looks like we have all run out of things to say on this forum? Keep repeating what has already been said b4. So let's hope we can Keep it up with new issues	manatthetop	24	5445	Mon Apr 6 2:46 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Rats Photos (Preview) I have been designated to clear out the loft this weekend by the big boss. I know that in the large boxes full of photos there are a number of Rats photos that I took at the London gigs ie Hammersmith Odeon and Rainbow theatre in 78 and 79 . I should be able to scan them at work and upload them early next week f...	daggerrat	26	6569	Sat Apr 4 7:02 PM, 2015 by daggerrat
	Can't stop (Preview) Love this song along with How do you do,Born to burn ,Lying again Hard times	manatthetop	20	5499	Tue Mar 31 7:15 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Simon Mayo - Healthy Living Oldies (Preview) Tuesday evening about 5.30pm and Simon plays Looking After No.1 under the banner of 'Healthy Living Oldies' ! 'I don't think that's what Bob was thinking about when he wrote that' - quite right Simon, perhaps best not to think about this one too deeply! Think it's probably available on the I-player fo...	Mark L	1	2767	Fri Mar 27 3:13 AM, 2015 by Mark L
	Rats live Oslo 2 Feb 1981 (Preview) Someone has kindly uploaded a Rats gig from Feb 1981, Oslo, to YouTube. Haven't really had time to listen ,but it starts with a live version of Mood Mambo so it a a Mondo Bongo era gig. Crowd seems quite enthusiastic. Will stick it on a usb and listen through the stereo and report when I have more time. So...	noelindublin	5	3521	Fri Mar 13 3:29 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Concert in Sweden?. (Preview) According to the Swedish press the Boomtown Rats are playing in Karlstad the 22nd May.	Derek The Dane	11	4652	Fri Mar 13 11:35 AM, 2015 by Lisa
	Rats imports (Preview) just rec do the rat/Mary French import and rain (promo copy) so in my element I know their not new but hey , ,just waiting for rat trap12inchamerican import	Mike menzies	22	5513	Thu Mar 12 10:26 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Greedy Ba$tards (Preview) I noted that Franz Ferdinand and Sparks have formed an act called FFS. What about The Rats resurrecting the Greedy Ba$tards? Royal Bl00dy Rats has a ring to it Lynott, Cook, and Jones were scheming a second Greedy Ba$tards show. Downey, Gorham, and Moore all returned, together with...	ArrGee	0	2422	Tue Mar 10 11:39 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Queen Margaret Union - Glasgow - 1979 - 81? Queen Margaret Union Glasgow. (Preview) Does anyone have info on the date, when The Boomtown Rats played a concert at Queen Margaret Union / Glasgow University, Glasgow? It was somewhere around 1979 -1981. I was telling someone about going up to see the concert without a ticket and being unable to get in as I was too young and it was sold out. A...	Bobo64	2	3063	Sat Mar 7 10:16 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Rats in the USA (Preview) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152707149500799&id=28922035798	Jules	1	2304	Wed Mar 4 9:49 PM, 2015 by A217565
	Bit of fun.. (Preview) https://www.playbuzz.com/jessicarosieeyton11/which-member-of-the-boomtown-rats-are-you	Jules	16	4356	Mon Mar 2 2:46 PM, 2015 by Derek The Dane
	Tonight 12inch single remix (Preview) just rec this from ebay did not know this existed it is white label demo b side same as normal version	Mike menzies	1	2559	Sat Feb 21 2:20 PM, 2015 by diffbrook
	Rats on vinyl (Preview) just listened to the rats albums in order. On vinyl is it me or do they sound better on vinyl than on cd or MP3 ..? Ready to start listening to singles in order oh happy days	Mike menzies	22	4328	Wed Feb 18 4:54 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	My fave rats gig (Preview) this was 1983they did the college circuits played Aston university you had to be signed in by students Pete briquette came out to talk to fans and old geezer on door would not let him back in until student rep arrived . They played a lot of songs from it'll and v deep &da couple of older songs they were...	Mike menzies	40	6749	Tue Feb 17 12:10 PM, 2015 by daggerrat
	A Hold Of Me (Preview) Have to say I think this is a great wee song. Just the power behind it	manatthetop	3	2811	Tue Feb 17 11:55 AM, 2015 by daggerrat
	Non Native (Preview) Stumbled across some recent Johnnie Fingers activity on You Tube under banner of the above. Can't quite make out if it's just a project name or what. Seems to be a combination of music, original and other artists, and fairly arty videos, predominantly in Japan by look of it. Worth a look and listen. The...	suss	14	4171	Mon Feb 16 7:22 PM, 2015 by Tango
	Top of the Pops week by week through '79 (Preview) David 'Kid' Jensen presents Bonnie Tyler, Sally Oldfield, Paul Evans, the Shadows, Steve Allen, Driver 67, the Village People, Rocky Sharpe & the Replays and Legs & Co. No Boomtown Rats 'til July	Mark L	39	6794	Fri Feb 13 11:47 AM, 2015 by Lisa
	Reload Norwich & Let's Rock Bristol on sale (Preview) For die hards prepared to suffer the other acts on the bill. https://www.gigantic.com/artist/boomtown-rats Reload Norwich - Sunday 13th September 2015 Boomtown Rats, Level 42, Jimmy Somerville plus loads more... Let's Rock Bristol - Sunday 7th Jine 2015Billy Ocean.The Boomtown Rats.Howa...	ArrGee	0	3560	Fri Feb 13 11:46 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Ratlife tour DVD. (Preview) According to the Boomtown Rats page on FB there's going to be a DVD out soon...	Jules	4	1903	Mon Feb 9 11:09 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Ratlife tour promo on You Tube (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCbLjU8U788	Mark L	12	1843	Mon Feb 9 2:36 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Someone's Looking At You Songs (Preview) I was listening to the Rats for the first time in like 20 years - and Someone's Looking is a REALLY GREAT song - very powerful lyrics about paranoia. Did Bob say what inspired the song? Some of the lyrics were not printed in the record. Do you know why Up All Night is not on the compilation albums...	robertchao	19	7819	Mon Feb 9 2:12 PM, 2015 by Lisa
	Someone's looking at you single (Preview) Rat fans. Just have to say how great this wee single is. I am so used to hearing the LP one now I forgot how much of a kick this wee single has, much better than the album. Away to give this wee gem another wee blast	manatthetop	8	1479	Mon Feb 9 12:58 PM, 2015 by daggerrat
	Go man go 7 inch single (Preview) does anyone know if this is available any where seen one on eBay last year but auction had ended .think its Irish only release any ideas..?	Mike menzies	15	2783	Sun Feb 8 6:38 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	The power of TOTP (Preview) Watching the reruns of TOTP from 1976 and having looked at an appearance on TOTP by the Rats in 1980 (when SLAY was at 45), it is clear you did not have to be in the top 40 to be offered a slot on the show. I remember on his breakfast show the next day DLT saying the SLAY performance from TOTP was 'one of the best'...	Mark L	29	3020	Sun Feb 8 11:14 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Fave rats lp (Preview) I confess my fave is in the long grass tis shouldve been massive hit someof the tracks are absolute genius(hard times lucky etc)well thats just my opinion	Mike menzies	88	9179	Fri Feb 6 10:53 AM, 2015 by Mike menzies
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