Geldof was very underrated as an artist, his lyrics were second to none, very perceptive, he obviously wanted to be a superstar but was too intelligent for all that nonsense though he became globally renowned for reasons beyond music. Shame he allowed himself to get caught up in the deceptive machinery of catholic guilt and the devious power people who've used him as a tool in their world agenda because with his intelligence he could have really exposed them instead of being manipulated by them.
Bands like the Police, borrowed from punk, however The rats were genuinely a part of the scene for a brief moment before selling out to be a commercial pop group
I came here because somebody commented that the Boomtown Rats blew Tom Petty off the stage. Odd comparison, Boomtown Rats is Punk energy and Tom Petty is classic rock. I was familiar with the name of the band but not their music he had no idea Bob Geldof was the singer. Now I understand where his dislike for Pink Floyd came from but I love Pink Floyd and punk rock! Soon as I started watching this I was reminded of The Replacements. I became aware of The Replacements because of my favorite band Drivin'n'Cryin ! Anybody listening to amyl and the sniffers? Punk Rock lives!
The Rats were as good as, if not better than their contemporaries. This is a power house of a single, can still feel the energy over 40 years later.
There early stuff was great
this is just terrific to listen to
I❤the Boomtown Rats
Wine O Clock time here in Qld Australia listening to my fav band
Geldof was very underrated as an artist, his lyrics were second to none, very perceptive, he obviously wanted to be a superstar but was too intelligent for all that nonsense though he became globally renowned for reasons beyond music. Shame he allowed himself to get caught up in the deceptive machinery of catholic guilt and the devious power people who've used him as a tool in their world agenda because with his intelligence he could have really exposed them instead of being manipulated by them.
well put.
How was he manipulated?
One shot video, brilliant.
Bands like the Police, borrowed from punk, however The rats were genuinely a part of the scene for a brief moment before selling out to be a commercial pop group
Punk isn't really my cup of tea to be honest.
There early stuff was great
Everyone loves to slag him off, obviously didn.'t see the how good he was when he was with the boomtown rats.
Charlie Maan I TOTALLY AGREE ! THIS IS PROGRESSIVE ROCK BEFORE PROGRESSIVE ROCK WAS A THING. BOB WAS AHEAD OF THE TIMES.
Yeah Bob was full of life back then, more life than they have in the charts now.
@@strawbrryfld1 prog Rock predates the rats, ur really not too smart here
Love this !!!!!
Awesome bob looks so cute x
They were good!
Excellent Video
Great song (:
This is megga and stands the test of time
Anybody else notice how much Bob Geldof resembles a young Mick Jagger c 1963?
No.
Who is Mick Jagger????
Best rats track by a mile. Love the one take video too.
fantastic
I came here because somebody commented that the Boomtown Rats blew Tom Petty off the stage. Odd comparison, Boomtown Rats is Punk energy and Tom Petty is classic rock. I was familiar with the name of the band but not their music he had no idea Bob Geldof was the singer. Now I understand where his dislike for Pink Floyd came from but I love Pink Floyd and punk rock! Soon as I started watching this I was reminded of The Replacements. I became aware of The Replacements because of my favorite band Drivin'n'Cryin ! Anybody listening to amyl and the sniffers? Punk Rock lives!
Good good good song. U have to listen to it on loud.
This and Mary of the 4th Form probably there best punk tunes.
Best video ever
I'm mega impressed
THANK GOD FOR THE POST PUNK
man i need a fucking time machine. i hate it here.
So shit aint it here, a much better time then
Holy shit that’s Pink!!!
That's a rock band
I've got some bad news for you sunshine, Pink isn't well, he stay'ed back at the hotel...
Killer shit here!
These for a bit and Sham 69
Try The Lurkers (and many many others!) :DD
Great band full of life, what more do u want 😊 so boring and slow in the charts now 😯😔😭
Sir Bob is raging, good !
great songs,, punk no,, band wagon jumpers yes
Attitude PLUS : )
@Benidictcanyon hes straight ,backs to the wall
Bob's shirt looks a lot like the one he wears on The Wall.
oh yeah that’s the shirt he wear
@@miapalmer4140 Did Bob dress the character in his own clothes? Wow, i like that :D
Geldof is a bit like Mick Jagger here
Is that really Johnnie playing the keyboard? He looks so young / different.
Yup
great early punk tunes then let geldofs big head take over and turned into commercial shite.but first gigs and about 4 or 5 great pogo blasters
Rien à voir avec les Stones a leur début !!...
Born To Burn
It feels like his big orange mic should muffle his voice.....but no
Bob has one of the worst rock voices imo. This is as good as it gets for him. He's quite bad on the slow tracks.