He managed Live Aid and Live 8 action in 1985 and in 2005.
He has been awarded an honorary knighthood, and cannot consequently use the title "Sir".
Since The Boomtown Rats ended after their final album "In The Long Grass", Bob launched a solo career. His first album, "Deep In The Heart Of Nowhere" (released in 1986) was probably his most commercial, and it yielded a minor hit with the song "This Is The World Calling".
The next album "The Vegetarians of Love" was probably his most successful though, blending elements of traditional Irish music with great rock and pop. Songs like "Love or Something" and "The Great Song of Indifference" are all fun, upbeat songs.
Bob's third album was "The Happy Club", which continued the feeling of The Vegetarians of Love. Once again there are some great songs here - "Attitude Chicken" has some brilliantly clever lyrics, while "The Soft Soil" is beautiful and "A Sex Thing" has an awesome groove.
After this album, a best of called "Loudmouth" was released, which included some highlights from the careers of both Bob solo and The Boomtown Rats. It also included a new song - "Crazy", which was a duet with Sting.
Bob then took a long sabbatical from music before releasing "Sex, Age & Death" in 2001. This is a deeply personal album which combined once again a wide variety of musical styles. This album has been called "Bob Geldof's masterpiece".
The latest release is "Great Songs of Indifference - The Anthology 1986-2001" - a four disc box set which includes all of Bob's albums with a large number of bonus tracks.
Aside from his musical work, Geldof has also appeared in the Pink Floyd music video/film "The Wall," as the protagonist, Pink. He has also released an autbiography called "is this it?".
His latest album, released in February 2011, is called "How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell". Geldof considers it a sort of companion to "Sex, Age, and Death", showing his happier side. He had some success with it in the UK, and a special 3-disk limited edition of it was also released.
In 2013 it was announced that he has rejoined The Boomtown Rats and they played a number of festival and other gigs. There have been mentions of a new album, and Bob continues to run his solo band.
Let It Go
Bob Geldof Lyrics
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She's burning like a juniper tree
She don't know what to do
But I do
'Cause she do it to me
Let it go let it go
It's not nice to be like ice
Yes there's a bad moon coming up
And I can see it's on the cusp
Electric winds are shrieking up in the wires
But it's a warm evening out
It feels like New Orleans blue
On the spray from the African shore
Oh we could make it coast to coast
She said "Ain't that the most?"
But I could tell she'd heard it all before
Let it go let it go
Let it shine down on me
Is this a love affair or is this a crime
Is this religion without priests, prayers or pews
This is the view from the left-over shelf
This is the punchline and the joke's on you
I don't need her kissy lips
I don't need her armies or her pearls
I fell asleep and dreamed of far off lands
When I awoke I nearly married that girl
Let it go let it go
*taken from the album "The Vegetarians of Love"
*written by Bob Geldof
The lyrics of Let It Go by Bob Geldof are about a relationship that the singer has with his friend. The song suggests that his friend is in trouble, with the line, "My friend she's on fire, she's burning like a juniper tree, she don't know what to do, but I do, cause she do it to me". The singer wants his friend to let it go and be free, suggesting that she is holding onto something that needs to be released. The phrase "let it go" is repeated throughout the song, implying that this advice is crucial.
The song then goes on to discuss the importance of feeling passionate and alive, rather than being cold and distant. The singer suggests that feeling like fire is better than feeling like ice, and that even though there may be a bad moon coming up, there is still hope for a warm evening out. The song seems to be suggesting that life is meant to be lived fully, with passion and energy, rather than being closed off.
The lyrics also hint at the possibility of a romantic relationship between the singer and his friend, with the line "I fell asleep and dreamed of far off lands, when I awoke, I nearly married that girl". However, the song ends with the message to "let it go", implying that whatever happens between the two, it's important to release any negative emotions and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend she's on fire
My friend is full of passion and energy
She's burning like a juniper tree
She's burning with an intense, undying flame
She don't know what to do
She's uncertain and confused
But I do
I have the answers
'Cause she do it to me
Because she affects me so deeply
Let it go let it go
Release the worry and the fear
It's not nice to be like ice
It's not fulfilling to be cold and unfeeling
It's much better if you feel like fire
Being passionate and intense is much more rewarding
Yes there's a bad moon coming up
There's trouble ahead
And I can see it's on the cusp
I can sense that it's almost here
Electric winds are shrieking up in the wires
The tension is mounting
But it's a warm evening out
Despite the trouble approaching, it's a pleasant night
It feels like New Orleans blue
There's a relaxed, jazzy atmosphere
On the spray from the African shore
The salty air carries a sense of adventure
Oh we could make it coast to coast
We could travel far and wide
She said "Ain't that the most?"
She expressed enthusiasm for the idea
But I could tell she'd heard it all before
She's experienced and jaded
Let it go let it go
Don't let cynicism and doubt take hold, just live in the moment
Let it shine down on me
Let the good things in life come to me
Is this a love affair or is this a crime
Is this passion acceptable or taboo
Is this religion without priests, prayers or pews
Is this a higher calling that doesn't require traditional religious trappings
This is the view from the left-over shelf
This is what's left when everything else is gone
This is the punchline and the joke's on you
This is the ironic twist that's unexpected and hurtful
I don't need her kissy lips
I don't require physical affection to be happy
I don't need her armies or her pearls
I don't need material possessions or her protection
I fell asleep and dreamed of far off lands
I yearn for adventure and excitement
When I awoke I nearly married that girl
When I woke up, I realized how important she was to me
Let it go let it go
Let go of the doubts and hesitations, embrace what makes you happy
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Johnny Kaszubski
Does someone know lyrics for the last verse? 🤔