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T. Rex — Bang a Gong (Get It On) “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” was released in 1971 by T. Rex and became the defining hit of the glam rock era. Written by frontman Marc Bolan, the song combined a simple, infectious guitar riff with swagger and style that helped shape the sound of early 1970s rock. The track was an international success, but in the United States it was released simply as “Get It On” to avoid confusion with another song of the same name. Its unmistakable groove and Bolan’s charismatic performance made it T. Rex’s biggest hit outside the UK. The song’s influence has lasted far beyond the glam rock era. Its riff and rhythm have inspired countless artists, and it has appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials. More than fifty years later, “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” remains one of the songs most closely associated with Marc Bolan’s unique stage presence and the glittering spirit of glam rock.
T. Rex — Bang a Gong (Get It On) “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” was released in 1971 by T. Rex and became the defining hit of the glam rock era. Written by frontman Marc Bolan, the song combined a simple, infectious guitar riff with swagger and style that helped shape the sound of early 1970s rock. The track was an international success, but in the United States it was released simply as “Get It On” to avoid confusion with another song of the same name. Its unmistakable groove and Bolan’s charismatic performance made it T. Rex’s biggest hit outside the UK. The song’s influence has lasted far beyond the glam rock era. Its riff and rhythm have inspired countless artists, and it has appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials. More than fifty years later, “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” remains one of the songs most closely associated with Marc Bolan’s unique stage presence and the glittering spirit of glam rock.
T. Rex performing “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” Live on the 18th of March, 1972 at the Empire Pool in London, England “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” was written and recorded when T. Rex was touring America in 1971. By that point in time the band had made a name for themselves in the UK with their debut album but they were largely unnoticed in the US. According to T. Rex drummer Bill Legend, he and Bolan worked out the rhythm one day in Bolan’s hotel room, and when the tour reached Los Angeles they spent the day at the home of Howard Kaylan (of the Turtles) in Laurel Canyon working on the song. The parts of the song that were conceived on this trip were the chorus, the rhythm, and the “you’re dirty and sweet” line. Marc improvised the rest of the lyrics on the spot because according to him it wasn’t hard to write. Marc also later claimed that that the riff was born out of his desire to record Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie”. Later on the singer requested the producer to incorporate a slightly edited line (And meanwhile, I’m still thinking) from “Little Queenie” to be placed in the fade out to the song. This was also the song that virtually ended the once-solid friendship between Marc Bolan and John Peel after the former made his lack of enthusiasm for it on air after playing his advance white label copy. #Music #TRex
T. Rex performing “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” Live on the 18th of March, 1972 at the Empire Pool in London, England “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” was written and recorded when T. Rex was touring America in 1971. By that point in time the band had made a name for themselves in the UK with their debut album but they were largely unnoticed in the US. According to T. Rex drummer Bill Legend, he and Bolan worked out the rhythm one day in Bolan’s hotel room, and when the tour reached Los Angeles they spent the day at the home of Howard Kaylan (of the Turtles) in Laurel Canyon working on the song. The parts of the song that were conceived on this trip were the chorus, the rhythm, and the “you’re dirty and sweet” line. Marc improvised the rest of the lyrics on the spot because according to him it wasn’t hard to write. Marc also later claimed that that the riff was born out of his desire to record Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie”. Later on the singer requested the producer to incorporate a slightly edited line (And meanwhile, I’m still thinking) from “Little Queenie” to be placed in the fade out to the song. This was also the song that virtually ended the once-solid friendship between Marc Bolan and John Peel after the former made his lack of enthusiasm for it on air after playing his advance white label copy. #Music #TRex
T. Rex performing “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” Live on the 18th of March, 1972 at the Empire Pool in London, England “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” was born during T. Rex’s tour of America in 1971. At that point in time, the band were yet to make a name from itself in America, but had cultivated a following in the UK with the success of their debut album. “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” was written and recorded when T. Rex was touring America in 1971. By that point in time the band had made a name for themselves in the UK with their debut album but they were largely unnoticed in the US. According to T. Rex drummer Bill Legend, he and Bolan worked out the rhythm one day in Bolan’s hotel room, and when the tour reached Los Angeles they spent the day at the home of Howard Kaylan (of the Turtles) in Laurel Canyon working on the song. The parts of the song that were conceived on this trip were the chorus, the rhythm, and the “you’re dirty and sweet” line. Marc improvised the rest of the lyrics on the spot because according to him it wasn’t hard to write. Marc also later claimed that that the riff was born out of his desire to record Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie”. Later on the singer requested producer Tony Visconti to incorporate a slightly edited line (And meanwhile, I’m still thinking) from “Little Queenie” to be placed in the fade out to the song. This was also the song that virtually ended the once-solid friendship between Marc Bolan and John Peel after the former made his lack of enthusiasm for it on air after playing his advance white label copy. #Music #TRex
T. Rex performing “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” Live on the 18th of March, 1972 at the Empire Pool in London, England “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” was born during T. Rex’s tour of America in 1971. At that point in time, the band were yet to make a name from itself in America, but had cultivated a following in the UK with the success of their debut album. “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” was written and recorded when T. Rex was touring America in 1971. By that point in time the band had made a name for themselves in the UK with their debut album but they were largely unnoticed in the US. According to T. Rex drummer Bill Legend, he and Bolan worked out the rhythm one day in Bolan’s hotel room, and when the tour reached Los Angeles they spent the day at the home of Howard Kaylan (of the Turtles) in Laurel Canyon working on the song. The parts of the song that were conceived on this trip were the chorus, the rhythm, and the “you’re dirty and sweet” line. Marc improvised the rest of the lyrics on the spot because according to him it wasn’t hard to write. Marc also later claimed that that the riff was born out of his desire to record Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie”. Later on the singer requested producer Tony Visconti to incorporate a slightly edited line (And meanwhile, I’m still thinking) from “Little Queenie” to be placed in the fade out to the song. This was also the song that virtually ended the once-solid friendship between Marc Bolan and John Peel after the former made his lack of enthusiasm for it on air after playing his advance white label copy. #Music #TRex
T. Rex performing “20th Century Boy” live on the West German music television show Musikladen in 1973. Marc Bolan is one of the few songwriters to have successfully bridged Glam, Punk Rock, and Rock ’N’ Roll into one cohesive sound. When you listen to “20th Century Boy,” you’re not hearing three genres colliding. You’re hearing the missing link between them. The song was built by constructing lyrics that featured phrases assembled from quotes taken from notable celebrities such as Muhammad Ali. Evidence of this can be found in the inclusion of the phrase “sting like a bee,” which is taken from one of Ali’s speeches. Its lyrics remain some of the most debated in Bolan’s catalogue. While many listeners have long heard the line, “Everybody says it’s just like rock ’n’ roll,” the original multi-track recordings suggest he actually sang, “Everybody says it’s just like Robin Hood.” The recording itself was just as unconventional. The foundation of “20th Century Boy” was laid down at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo on December 3, 1972, with Tony Visconti behind the desk. Once T. Rex returned to England, Bolan completed the record by adding backing vocals, handclaps, acoustic guitar and saxophone, giving the track the explosive character that would make it one of the defining singles of his career. Most listeners only know the version that fades away after three minutes and thirty-nine seconds. But the multi-track master tells a different story. Rather than ending there, the band continued playing for almost another three minutes, stretching the song into an extended jam that remained unheard for years until a rough mix of the complete performance surfaced on Bump ’n’ Grind. The result is another fascinating glimpse into the creative world of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. #TRex #MarcBolan #20thCenturyBoy #GlamRock #ClassicRock
T. Rex performing “20th Century Boy” live on the West German music television show Musikladen in 1973. Marc Bolan is one of the few songwriters to have successfully bridged Glam, Punk Rock, and Rock ’N’ Roll into one cohesive sound. When you listen to “20th Century Boy,” you’re not hearing three genres colliding. You’re hearing the missing link between them. The song was built by constructing lyrics that featured phrases assembled from quotes taken from notable celebrities such as Muhammad Ali. Evidence of this can be found in the inclusion of the phrase “sting like a bee,” which is taken from one of Ali’s speeches. Its lyrics remain some of the most debated in Bolan’s catalogue. While many listeners have long heard the line, “Everybody says it’s just like rock ’n’ roll,” the original multi-track recordings suggest he actually sang, “Everybody says it’s just like Robin Hood.” The recording itself was just as unconventional. The foundation of “20th Century Boy” was laid down at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo on December 3, 1972, with Tony Visconti behind the desk. Once T. Rex returned to England, Bolan completed the record by adding backing vocals, handclaps, acoustic guitar and saxophone, giving the track the explosive character that would make it one of the defining singles of his career. Most listeners only know the version that fades away after three minutes and thirty-nine seconds. But the multi-track master tells a different story. Rather than ending there, the band continued playing for almost another three minutes, stretching the song into an extended jam that remained unheard for years until a rough mix of the complete performance surfaced on Bump ’n’ Grind. The result is another fascinating glimpse into the creative world of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. #TRex #MarcBolan #20thCenturyBoy #GlamRock #ClassicRock
The Soul of My Suit 🎸 Marc Bolan performs the second single from T.Rex’s final album, ‘Dandy in the Underworld’. This was the final promo video shot of Marc before his death 💔
The Soul of My Suit 🎸 Marc Bolan performs the second single from T.Rex’s final album, ‘Dandy in the Underworld’. This was the final promo video shot of Marc before his death 💔
Get ready to turn back the clock and experience the legendary sound of T. Rex as T.Rextasy (Marc Bolan Tribute) Official Facebook Page return to The Robin on 5th December ! 🎸 Expect all the glam rock classics, unforgettable riffs and timeless hits that made T. Rex one of the biggest names of the era. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of pure glam rock! 🎟- https://therobin.co.uk/js_events/t-rextasy-3/
Get ready to turn back the clock and experience the legendary sound of T. Rex as T.Rextasy (Marc Bolan Tribute) Official Facebook Page return to The Robin on 5th December ! 🎸 Expect all the glam rock classics, unforgettable riffs and timeless hits that made T. Rex one of the biggest names of the era. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of pure glam rock! 🎟- https://therobin.co.uk/js_events/t-rextasy-3/
Elton and Ringo join Marc Bolan on this killer version of the T. Rex classic “Children Of The Revolution”. The performance was filmed for the 1972 movie “Born to Boogie”. It was shot at Apple Studios in London (the Beatles’ recording studio where “Get Back” was filmed). If you love the amazing music of the 20th century check out my YouTube channel. The link is in my bio or search “Jon Blackstone” on YouTube. #music #song #musicvideo #livemusic #reels
Elton and Ringo join Marc Bolan on this killer version of the T. Rex classic “Children Of The Revolution”. The performance was filmed for the 1972 movie “Born to Boogie”. It was shot at Apple Studios in London (the Beatles’ recording studio where “Get Back” was filmed). If you love the amazing music of the 20th century check out my YouTube channel. The link is in my bio or search “Jon Blackstone” on YouTube. #music #song #musicvideo #livemusic #reels
T. Rex performing “20th Century Boy” Live on West German Music Television Show Musikladen in 1973 Marc Bolan is one of the few songwriters to have successfully bridged Glam, Punk Rock, and Rock ’N’ Roll into one cohesive sound. When you listen to “20th Century Boy,” you’re not hearing three genres colliding. You’re hearing the missing link between them. The song was built by constructing lyrics, which featured phrases assembled from quotes taken from notable celebrities such as Muhammad Ali. Evidence of this can be found in the inclusion of the phrase “sting like a bee”, which is taken from one of Ali’s speeches. Its lyrics remain some of the most debated in Bolan’s catalogue. While many listeners have long heard the line, “Everybody says it’s just like rock ‘n’ roll,” the original multi-track recordings suggest he actually sang, “Everybody says it’s just like Robin Hood.” Bolan also built the song by weaving together phrases inspired by notable public figures, including Muhammad Ali, whose famous declaration, “sting like a bee,” found its way into the lyrics. The recording itself was just as unconventional. The foundation of “20th Century Boy” was laid down at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo on 3 December 1972 with Tony Visconti behind the desk. Once T. Rex returned to England, Bolan completed the record by adding backing vocals, handclaps, acoustic guitar and saxophone, giving the track the explosive character that would make it one of the defining singles of his career. Most listeners only know the version that fades away after three minutes and thirty-nine seconds. But the multi-track master tells a different story. Rather than ending there, the band continued playing for almost another three minutes, stretching the song into an extended jam that remained unheard for years until a rough mix of the complete performance surfaced on Bump ‘n’ Grind. #Music #TRex
T. Rex performing “20th Century Boy” Live on West German Music Television Show Musikladen in 1973 Marc Bolan is one of the few songwriters to have successfully bridged Glam, Punk Rock, and Rock ’N’ Roll into one cohesive sound. When you listen to “20th Century Boy,” you’re not hearing three genres colliding. You’re hearing the missing link between them. The song was built by constructing lyrics, which featured phrases assembled from quotes taken from notable celebrities such as Muhammad Ali. Evidence of this can be found in the inclusion of the phrase “sting like a bee”, which is taken from one of Ali’s speeches. Its lyrics remain some of the most debated in Bolan’s catalogue. While many listeners have long heard the line, “Everybody says it’s just like rock ‘n’ roll,” the original multi-track recordings suggest he actually sang, “Everybody says it’s just like Robin Hood.” Bolan also built the song by weaving together phrases inspired by notable public figures, including Muhammad Ali, whose famous declaration, “sting like a bee,” found its way into the lyrics. The recording itself was just as unconventional. The foundation of “20th Century Boy” was laid down at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo on 3 December 1972 with Tony Visconti behind the desk. Once T. Rex returned to England, Bolan completed the record by adding backing vocals, handclaps, acoustic guitar and saxophone, giving the track the explosive character that would make it one of the defining singles of his career. Most listeners only know the version that fades away after three minutes and thirty-nine seconds. But the multi-track master tells a different story. Rather than ending there, the band continued playing for almost another three minutes, stretching the song into an extended jam that remained unheard for years until a rough mix of the complete performance surfaced on Bump ‘n’ Grind. #Music #TRex
“You won’t fool the children of the revolution!” 🤘 what are some of your favourite memories of Marc Bolan and T.Rex?
“You won’t fool the children of the revolution!” 🤘 what are some of your favourite memories of Marc Bolan and T.Rex?
Starting to get into that Bolan frame of mind. Warming up for the T.Rex / Marc Bolan celebration show on September the 15th at Shepherds Bush Empire . Here me @themontecristos @timweller693 perform Jewel from the T.Rex album . Maybe we’ll do this on the night along with some other Bolan Classics and if @tonyvisconti joins us on bass it’ll be perfect . Who knows , he may do? Really looking forward to this . Still some tickets left so come and join us for this last T.Rex anniversary Celebration rescheduled from last year.,
Starting to get into that Bolan frame of mind. Warming up for the T.Rex / Marc Bolan celebration show on September the 15th at Shepherds Bush Empire . Here me @themontecristos @timweller693 perform Jewel from the T.Rex album . Maybe we’ll do this on the night along with some other Bolan Classics and if @tonyvisconti joins us on bass it’ll be perfect . Who knows , he may do? Really looking forward to this . Still some tickets left so come and join us for this last T.Rex anniversary Celebration rescheduled from last year.,
repost from @thelegendsofmusic T. Rex performing “20th Century Boy” Live for Dutch Television “20th Century Boy” was constructed by Marc Bolan by constructing lyrics, which featured phrases assembled from quotes taken from notable celebrities such as Muhammad Ali. Evidence of this can be found in the inclusion of the phrase "sting like a bee", which is taken from one of Ali's speeches. This can be seen through the inclusion of the line "sting like a bee", which is taken from one of Ali's 1969 speeches. While the lyrics are ambiguous, many say that based on the multi-track recordings of "20th Century Boy”, the first of the song is “Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good/Everybody says it's just like Robin Hood” and not the "...just like rock 'n' roll." From a musical perspective, “20th Century Boy” was recorded at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo, Japan on the 3rd of December 1972 and this session was produced by the one and only Tony Visconti. Backing vocals, hand claps, acoustic guitar and saxophones were recorded in England when T. Rex returned to the country after their tour. The original single version of the track fades out at three minutes and 39 seconds; however, the multi-track master reveals that the song ended in nearly a full three minutes' worth of jamming. You can listen to this version of the song on the compilation, “Bump ’n’ Grind” as a rough mix of the full-length version  was released there. #Music #RockNRoll #GlamRock #MarcBolan #MickeyFinn #SteveCurrie #BillLegend #TonyVisconti iiii]; )'
repost from @thelegendsofmusic T. Rex performing “20th Century Boy” Live for Dutch Television “20th Century Boy” was constructed by Marc Bolan by constructing lyrics, which featured phrases assembled from quotes taken from notable celebrities such as Muhammad Ali. Evidence of this can be found in the inclusion of the phrase "sting like a bee", which is taken from one of Ali's speeches. This can be seen through the inclusion of the line "sting like a bee", which is taken from one of Ali's 1969 speeches. While the lyrics are ambiguous, many say that based on the multi-track recordings of "20th Century Boy”, the first of the song is “Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good/Everybody says it's just like Robin Hood” and not the "...just like rock 'n' roll." From a musical perspective, “20th Century Boy” was recorded at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo, Japan on the 3rd of December 1972 and this session was produced by the one and only Tony Visconti. Backing vocals, hand claps, acoustic guitar and saxophones were recorded in England when T. Rex returned to the country after their tour. The original single version of the track fades out at three minutes and 39 seconds; however, the multi-track master reveals that the song ended in nearly a full three minutes' worth of jamming. You can listen to this version of the song on the compilation, “Bump ’n’ Grind” as a rough mix of the full-length version  was released there. #Music #RockNRoll #GlamRock #MarcBolan #MickeyFinn #SteveCurrie #BillLegend #TonyVisconti iiii]; )'
#OnThisDay we celebrate the birthday of Marc Bolan, the iconic frontman of @t.rexbolanofficial and a pivotal figure in rock music history. Born on September 30, 1947, Bolan’s innovative sound and flamboyant style helped define the glam rock era of the 1970s. Marc Bolan began performing in 1967 when he formed an acoustic psychedelic folk outfit call Tyrannosaurus Rex. However the band did not see widespread success in England until Bolan began making electric rock music and shortening the band name to T. Rex. Their 1971 record Electric Warrior ushered in the glam era, with the massive hit “Bang A Gong (Get It On)”. Bolan’s influence extends far beyond his tragically short life, with his glam rock influencing punk, new wave, and later indie rock, while his early acoustic work was an iflunece for the freak-folk musicians in the 2000s. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and fans alike, bridging generations with his timeless sound. At High Moon Records, we honor artists who’ve left an indelible mark on music history. His innovative spirit and genre-defying approach resonate deeply with our mission to preserve and celebrate influential music across various eras and styles. #MarcBolan #TRex #GlamRock #MusicHistory #HighMoonRecords
#OnThisDay we celebrate the birthday of Marc Bolan, the iconic frontman of @t.rexbolanofficial and a pivotal figure in rock music history. Born on September 30, 1947, Bolan’s innovative sound and flamboyant style helped define the glam rock era of the 1970s. Marc Bolan began performing in 1967 when he formed an acoustic psychedelic folk outfit call Tyrannosaurus Rex. However the band did not see widespread success in England until Bolan began making electric rock music and shortening the band name to T. Rex. Their 1971 record Electric Warrior ushered in the glam era, with the massive hit “Bang A Gong (Get It On)”. Bolan’s influence extends far beyond his tragically short life, with his glam rock influencing punk, new wave, and later indie rock, while his early acoustic work was an iflunece for the freak-folk musicians in the 2000s. His legacy continues to inspire musicians and fans alike, bridging generations with his timeless sound. At High Moon Records, we honor artists who’ve left an indelible mark on music history. His innovative spirit and genre-defying approach resonate deeply with our mission to preserve and celebrate influential music across various eras and styles. #MarcBolan #TRex #GlamRock #MusicHistory #HighMoonRecords
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