When we started the Boomtown Rats, John, as he did with lots of other bands before and since, gave us a helping hand. It's still hard to believe he's gone. I loved listening to him on the radio. I will miss him very much.
Recorded - 26th July 1977
Transmission - 3rd August 1977
Producer - Jeff Griffin
Engineer - Mike Robinson
Studio - Maida Vale 4
TRACKLIST
- Joey's on the Street Again
- Mary of the Fourth Form
- Looking After Number One
- Neon Heart
LINE UP
Simon Crowe (Drums, Backing Vocals)
Bob Geldof (Lead Vocals)
Johnny Fingers (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)
Garry Roberts (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Gerry Cott (Guitar)
Pete Briquette (Bass)
- This session has been released on CD. The first three tracks were b-sides on the Geldof single Crazy, and Neon Heart appeared on the recent re-issue of A Tonic for the Troops
Recorded - 15th May 1978
Transmission - 26th May 1978
Producer - Tony Wilson
Engineer - Neil Burn
Studio - Maida Vale 5
TRACKLIST
- Like Clockwork
- Me And Howard Hughes
- Living In An Island
- (Watch Out For) The Normal People
LINE UP
Simon Crowe (Drums, Backing Vocals)
Bob Geldof (Lead Vocals)
Johnny Fingers (Keyboards, Backing Vocals)
Garry Roberts (Guitar, Backing Vocals)
Gerry Cott (Guitar)
Pete Briquette (Bass)
Neil Burn (Backing Vocals (Track 4 Only))
- Broadcast on BBC Radio 6 Monday 23 January 2006 in three parts. Living in an Island also contained a blast of DUN LOAGHAIRE on the fade out.
