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The Boomtown Rats are an Irish new wave band that had a series of Irish and UK hits between 1977 and 1985. The group is led by vocalist Bob Geldof. The other members of the original line-up were Garry Roberts (lead guitar), Johnnie Fingers (keyboard), Pete Briquette (bass), Gerry Cott (guitar) and Simon Crowe (drums). The Boomtown Rats broke up in 1986, but reformed in 2013, without Johnnie Fingers or Gerry Cott.
All six members originate from Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Having been booked for their first gig under the name "The Nightlife Thugs," the group agreed on the name change, when Garry Roberts threatened to resign if they were called that, to the "Boomtown Rats" after a gang of children that Geldof had read about in Woody Guthrie's autobiography, Bound for Glory . They became a notable band, but one whose accomplishments were overshadowed by the charity work of frontman Bob Geldof, a former journalist with the New Musical Express.
The group moved to London and signed with Ensign Records in 1976. Their first single, "Lookin' After No. 1", came out in August 1977. It reached the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, the first of a long string of successes. The album The Boomtown Rats was released the next month. it included another single, "Mary of the 4th Form".Music journalist Martin C. Strong commented, "Geldof's moody charisma helped to give the band a distinct identity".
The Boomtown Rats is The Boomtown Rats' debut album and included the Rats' first hit single, "Lookin' After No. 1", as well as the subsequent single, "Mary of the 4th Form". The album peaked at No. 18 in the UK Albums Chart in 1977.
All songs were written by Bob Geldof.
Banana republic is a pejorative political science term for politically unstable countries in Latin America whose economies are largely dependent on exporting a limited-resource product, e.g. bananas. It typically has stratified social classes, including a large, impoverished working class and a ruling plutocracy of business, political, and military elites. This politico-economic oligarchy controls the primary-sector productions to exploit the country's economy.
American writer O. Henry (William Sydney Porter 1862–1910) coined "banana republic" to describe the fictional Republic of Anchuria in the book Cabbages and Kings (1904), a collection of thematically related short stories inspired by his experiences in Honduras between 1896 and 1897, when he was wanted in the United States for bank embezzlement. In political science, the term banana republic is a pejorative descriptor for a servile dictatorship that abets or supports, for kickbacks, the exploitation of large-scale plantation agriculture, especially banana cultivation. In economics, a banana republic is a country operated as a commercial enterprise for private profit, effected by a collusion between the State and favoured monopolies, in which the profit derived from the private exploitation of public lands is private property, while the debts incurred thereby are a public responsibility. Such an imbalanced economy remains limited by the uneven economic development of town and country, and tends to cause the national currency to become devalued paper-money, rendering the country ineligible for international-development credit.
A Banana republic is a pejorative term for a country with a kleptocratic government, often with a primitive economy and sometimes a puppet state of a major power.
Banana republic may also refer to:
Banana Republic is an American clothing and accessories retailer owned by American multinational corporation, Gap Inc.
It was founded in 1978 by Mel and Patricia Ziegler with a safari theme; in 1983, Gap purchased the company and gave it a more upscale image. Banana Republic has over 600 stores located internationally.
The original Banana Republic was founded by Mel and Patricia Ziegler in 1978. Gap Inc. acquired Banana Republic in 1983, eventually rebranding it as a mainstream luxury clothing retailer. The literate articles, hand-drawn catalog, and eccentric tourist-oriented items were phased out and were replaced with more luxurious, but not unique, items for which the brand is currently known (As of 2012). To set itself apart from Gap as a more upmarket brand, Banana Republic occasionally buys and refurbishes historic buildings for its retail locations.
The company operates more than 500 Banana Republic stores in the United States (including Puerto Rico), 40 stores in Canada, and 61 stores beyond North America. The Gap, Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements for Gap and Banana Republic in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In 2015 Banana Republic opened a new flagship in Manhattan on Fifth Avenue and 18th Street.
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550 #TheBoomtownRats #IDontLikeMondays #Vevo
The Boomtown Rats.
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population. Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with all new releases in the channel.
[Video] Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap [totp2] (Wiggy St Helens UK 2008)
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Diamond Smiles'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'Bob Geldof - Someone's Looking At You'. The new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population. Watch this space for new videos only in the official Live Aid YouTube Channel. Remember to subscribe: https://bit.ly/2WJweqH #LiveAid #Live8 #BandAid
Can you spot Paula Yates in the crowd scenes?
Classic Rats Hits out September 9th Pre-order now: iTunes: http://po.st/RatsiTunes Amazon: http://po.st/ClassicRatsAmazon http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk/ Music video by The Boomtown Rats performing The Boomtown Rats. (C) 2013 Mercury Records Limited
this was supposed to be like three minutes long Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sam_ONella Intro and outro song: "Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), BWV 1049" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
How the US used Bananas to Conquer Central America Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/JohnnyHarris Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! I will never be able to look at bananas the same way again. The history behind this fruit is filled with government coups, propaganda, and predatory corporations. This is the story of how US imperialism gave us crappy bananas - and why the ones in your kitchen might be doomed. Read more in a great book by Dan Koeppel: “Banana: The Fate of the Fruit that Changed the World" https://bookshop.org/books/banana-the-fate-of-the-fruit-that-changed-the-world/9780452290082. Big thanks to Mark Whalen for his research on the topic. Thanks to https://www.instagram.com/centralamericandisruption/ who covers the ram...
Banana Republics. You may’ve head of this odd once or twice before, if not in my videos, then elsewhere where there is talk about geopolitics.Wikipedia offers a very good definition, namely - “In political science, the term banana republic describes a politically unstable country with an economy dependent upon the exportation of a limited-resource product, such as bananas or minerals.”. Unfortunately, this definition is quite narrow and doesn’t tell us the whole story. I mean, there’s nothing bad about exporting bananas and similar products to keep the economy running, yet you may have heard me using the term in a very negative light. And I have a very good reason to do so. Namely, such a country is one whose economy operates through state capitalism, whereby it’s resources and populatio...
Explore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America. -- In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of reclaiming power by whatever means necessary. Bonilla had a powerful backer: the notorious organization known throughout Latin America as “El Pulpo.” It was a U.S. corporation trafficking in, of all things, bananas. John Soluri investigates the United Fruit Company. Lesson by John Soluri, directed by Sofia Pashaei. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Co...
In this video, I share with you my entire Banana Republic Clothing Collection consisting of sweaters, dress shirts, chino pants, dress pants, sneakers, and a suit. To help give you some fashion inspiration, I break down 15 items and show you a variety of outfit combinations that you can try out for yourself. Unfortunately, most of these items are past-season collections, so I can't link the specific items below. However, you can still easily find similar items on their website below. My Sizes: Height - 6'1 Weight - 150 lbs Shirt Size - Medium Pants Size - 30W x 32L Suit Size - 40S My Socials: Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nbweezy IG - https://www.instagram.com/nbweezy/ My Favorite Amazon Finds 🎁 - https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickburke Banana Republic: https://bananarepublic.ga...
Versión completa del éxito de este grupo británico de New Wave, que se publicó en su disco Mondo Bongo en 1980
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Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Hi everyone! I recently went a little crazy at Banana republic...it took me several weeks to find and try on petite friendly pieces. I hope you find this helpful. enjoy ~ » Stationary shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MunchiesInk » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymaryle/ » Shop my outfits: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/heymaryle ITEMS MENTIONED: GIrlfriend denim shorts (0/25 petite): https://rstyle.me/+b53UfQ624OYQnUmFG1CqIQ Airstretch taper pants (xs): https://rstyle.me/+VWUnjGStsttyIluFOqOeAw Balloon sleeve blouse (xxs petite): https://rstyle.me/+Z1gHBagp6NHlQh4uS_8eeQ Slim drapery pants (xs): https://rstyle.me/+_LE3IzEszCX_y9Q4wV_23g Oversized cotton shirt white (xxs petite): https://rstyle.me/+gpOfKU0S80G05zYPbKTatA Linen blend oversized shirt (xxs petite): https://rstyle.m...
The Boomtown Rats are an Irish new wave band that had a series of Irish and UK hits between 1977 and 1985. The group is led by vocalist Bob Geldof. The other members of the original line-up were Garry Roberts (lead guitar), Johnnie Fingers (keyboard), Pete Briquette (bass), Gerry Cott (guitar) and Simon Crowe (drums). The Boomtown Rats broke up in 1986, but reformed in 2013, without Johnnie Fingers or Gerry Cott.
All six members originate from Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Having been booked for their first gig under the name "The Nightlife Thugs," the group agreed on the name change, when Garry Roberts threatened to resign if they were called that, to the "Boomtown Rats" after a gang of children that Geldof had read about in Woody Guthrie's autobiography, Bound for Glory . They became a notable band, but one whose accomplishments were overshadowed by the charity work of frontman Bob Geldof, a former journalist with the New Musical Express.
The group moved to London and signed with Ensign Records in 1976. Their first single, "Lookin' After No. 1", came out in August 1977. It reached the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, the first of a long string of successes. The album The Boomtown Rats was released the next month. it included another single, "Mary of the 4th Form".Music journalist Martin C. Strong commented, "Geldof's moody charisma helped to give the band a distinct identity".
Down to the Banana Republic
Down to the tropical sun
Go the expatriated Americans
Hoping to find some fun.
Some of them go for the sailing
Called by the lure of the sea
Trying to find what is ailing
Living in the land of the free.
Some of them are running from lovers
Leaving no forward address
Some of them of runnin’ tons of ganja
Some are running from the IRS.
Late at night you will find them
In the cheap hotels and bars
Husselin’ the senoritas
While they dance beneath the stars.
Spending those renegade pesos
On a bottle of rum and a line
Singin’ give me some words I can dance to
Or a melody that rhymes.
First you learn the native custom
Soon a word of Spanish or two
You know that you cannot trust them
‘Cause they know they can’t trust you.
Expatriated Americans
Feeling so all alone
Telling themselves the same lies
That they told themselves back home.
Down to the Banana Republics
Things aren’t as warm as they seem
None of the natives are buying
Any second-hand American dreams.
Late at night you will find them
In the cheap hotels and bars
Husslin’ the senoritas
While they dance beneath the stars.
Spending those renegade pesos
On a bottle of rum and a line
Singin’ give me some words I can dance to
Or a melody that rhymes.
Down to the Banana Republic
Down to the tropical sun
Go the expatriated Americans