In May 1984, “Mercury” label released “In the Long Grass”, the sixth and final  Boomtown Rats album. It w was produced by Pete Walsh, James Guthrie, Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette, Johnny Fingers, Simon Crowe and Garry Roberts.

Personnel:

• Bob Geldof– vocals
• Pete Briquette– bass, vocals
• Johnny Fingers– keyboards, vocals
• Simon Crowe– drums, vocals
• Garry Roberts– guitar, vocals
• Peter “Gidday” Thomas- trombone
• Luke Tunney – trumpet
• Gary Barnacle– saxophone
• Martin Dobson – saxophone
• Peter Claridge – guitar
• Molly and Polly – backing vocals
• Ian Richie – saxophone
• Martin Salvador Rex – engineered
• Ashworth – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Geldof except where noted.

1. A Hold Of Me
2. Drag Me Down
3. Dave
4. Over Again
5. Another Sad Story – Johhny Fingers
6. Tonight
7. Hard Times
8. Lucky – Johnny Fingers
9. An Icicle In The Sun
10. Up Or Down – Simon Crowe, Pete Briquette