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A Classic From The Album Mondo Bongo

The Boomtown Rats' Hit Song "Banana Republic"

A Classic from the Album "Mondo Bongo"

Peaked at Number Three in the UK

The Boomtown Rats' "Banana Republic" was the first single from their album "Mondo Bongo", released in 1979. The song peaked at number three in the UK, becoming a hit for the band and a staple of 1980s music.

The song's lyrics are a sharp critique of the British political system, with Geldof singing about the country's economic and social problems. The song's title is a reference to the term "banana republic", which is used to describe a country with a corrupt or unstable government.

"Banana Republic" was a critical and commercial success for The Boomtown Rats. It helped to establish the band as one of the most popular and influential groups of the 1980s. The song remains a popular classic and is still played on radio stations around the world.


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