Bolan is one of the most influential British rock stars of all time. So many other bands and artists pay homage with countless covers. It’s fair to say his influence on the punk/ new wave/ alternative rock/ heavy rock/ indie scene is immense. From Guns N’ Roses to marylin Manson, oasis to depeche mode, Bowie to Prince. He paved the way! His legendary status keeps on growing and his songs have really stood the test of time! The Slider and electric warrior albums should be in every music lovers top 20!
Much respect to you for checking out T.Rex. Such an underrated band now. They were huge in the UK in the early 70s and many people considered them to be the successors to The Beatles. Marc Bolan, T.Rex's songwriter and singer, was dyslexic and said that he put together words and lyrics that sounded right even if they didn't always make sense. Many of his songs were about cars which is kind of spooky because in 1977 he died in a car crash aged 29. RIP Marc. I recommend listening to 20th Century Boy by T. Rex too.
A Jeepster is a young, very average teenage boy 'punching' for a girl out of his league. Like a Jeep pursuing a Jaguar [car metaphor]. I was a massive 'T Rex' fan as a teen until I discovered 'Yes' music. 😅 Check out 'Children of the Revolution', 'Ride A White Swan', '20th Century Boy' and 'Get It On' by T Rex. Then get back to 'Yours is No Disgrace' by 'Yes' 😊
@@debramoore7513 I loved his unique crisp pronunciation. Cosmic Dancer was great for that. And back even further to 'Lofty Skies' from the Ride A White Swan album. 😊
@@debramoore7513 Ha. His voice and lyrics could made the simplist song structure something worth listening to. On the 'Dandy' album my favourite for that was 'I love to Boogie', one even I can play drums to 😏😅 I see you're a queen fan? My fav queen track is 'See What A Fool I've Been'. Not a common choice I'm sure 😊
@@GlobalWarring I love that song especially the BBC Sessions version! Have you heard SOUL BROTHER written by Freddie to Brian? Give it a listen! There was so much good music in the 70’s.
Marc Bolan was my first rock hero and seeing him live on stage was a moment I’ll never forget. I’d suggest Get It On, Children Of The Revolution or The Motivator to listen to.
Jeepster is a term that refers pretty much to an adolescent or young male individual of more or less average and/or insignificant stature, who goes after the object of his affections with almost unwavering tenacity.
LOVE MARC BOLAN & T.REX. They were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame last year!! Marc Bolan’s son, Rolan did the honors!! You can say he is the father of Glam Rock & David Bowie followed right after that!! In fact, several British artists got inspiration from T.Rex. Marc was all the rage with the ladies Hmmm Yep! He’s HOT. Sadly, he was killed in a car accident in 1977. Here some great songs to react to: METAL GURU (my favorite) 20TH CENTURY BOY, ROCK ON, HOT LOVE, TELEGRAM SAM, CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION.😁😁 Marc often described the ladies like a car!!
The stomping throughout the song was real it was Marc Bolan's enthusiasm in the studio. A lot of lyrics by Marc didn't really mean anything and he also changed the sound of some words. Throughout this song he compared his and the girls feelings to a car which is a feature on many of his songs but you already picked up on that to your credit
Back when this was hot I called in to a radio station and asked for the song. The DJ asked me what is it that people like about this song. I said its the beat.
Marc Bolan gone way too soon. T REX...One of the great early Glam Rock bands. Check out a live video or some of the old interviews with him. He was definitely a presence.
" Jeepster" Its a metaphor, a Jeepster is a charming average guy, willing to go anywhere for the object of his affection. Marc Bolan was obsessed with music and lyrics and spent most of his days creating new songs.Marc Bolan's lyrics didn't make any sense but who cares ? his music was great.He dreamt, drank read music 24 hours a day, that's what pushed him forward and made him the great star he was.He had 14 top 20 hits and 4 number 1 hits because he was so dedicated. On 16 September 1977, Bolan was a passenger in a Mini 1275GT driven by Gloria Jones, the car struck a fence post and then a tree. Bolan was killed instantly, R.I.P. Marc Bolan 1947 - 1977.
Early glam rock. The late Marc Bolan was ahead of his time. This album Electric Warrior is a Masterpiece Another great song off this album is The Motovator
Yepp, Marc Bolan & T. Rex rocked with both body and mind. Who are the real children of the revolution ? It's deeper than you think, few have understood his lyrics. "Metal guru, has it been, just like a silver-studded sabre-tooth dream ?" What does that lyric line mean in the song "Metal Guru" ? Bolan lyric analysis in my COMMUNITY section with 90 thumbs up (no down)! MANY aha-experiences guaranteed. He was a modern poet.
He was into cars a lot even though never drove one, shame cause he died in one a mini. Cadilac lyric wise is very similar. My top band of all time loved Marc Bolan, loved his music, loved his clothes, loved his stage routine, loved his attitude, fantastic guy and even his early work in the folky days was way out of this world, pure Rock poetry. RIP Marc thanks for the good times and I am still enjoying what you left behind, you trained me how to Rock and Roll.
With T. Rex it never really was about the lyrics. You had to be "In the scene", "with it" or "hip" to get what he was singing about. It was the beat. Case in point, the songs called "Rip Off" or "Planet Queen". Give those a shot. Enjoy.
still remember reading the papers the morning after he was killed in a car crash. It's not too far from me and I've been to visit the site and pay homage. Try 'Elemental Child' (the studio version) by T Rex for some great vibes
T-Rex are a British glam rock band from the early 70s who had 21 Top 40 hit singles 11 of which reached the top 10 and 4 got to number one. They were fronted by Charismatic lead singer Marc Bolan who unfortunately died at the young age of 29 after a car crash in 1977.
The tap dancing sound is the congo/bongo player Micheal Flynn. T. Rex started as a two piece with Marc Bolan on acoustic guitar and vocals and Micheal Flynn on Bongos/Congos
Don’t know much at all about T Rex (other than “Bang A Gong”) but I saw where some others got you covered there 😉 Great review!!! 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥 You were right 🤷♀️😂 .... the last verse + your facial expression = priceless 😂😂😂😂 💞
Thanks for reacting to T Rex!👍🏽 It's not usual to find people on RUclips reacting to his music. I strongly suggest you react to his 1973 TV appearance of "20 Century Boy" HD. Think you would enjoy it and get to see his funky self wearing a large white boa.. Also, his most well known song in America is Bang A Gong, so I believe you would really enjoy it too.
The 'tap dancing' you heard is Marc Bolan excitedly stomping his Anello & Davide clad feet on the studio floor as the track is being recorded. Marc referenced cars on many of his tracks or amalgamated names of cars with other words [songs like Mustang Ford, Thunderwing, Cadilac, Jeepster (where he he also references Jaguar - although he may have meant the animal), Children of the Revolution (I drive a Rolls Royce cos its good for my voice), Get it On (built like a car you git a hub cap diamond star halo) Buick Mackane etc etc.]. He loved words and the sounds of the words - his lyrics didn't always make sense when analyzed but they always sounded great and made perfect sense to those of us who adored him and the band. and yes he did unashamedly rip off Howlin Wolf's song You'll Be Mine - even stealing a few of the lyrics - but he did completely made it his own - brilliant!
I love watching young people enjoying the music I grew up with. I like your analysis of the lyrics. Marc Bolan was a poet turned Rockstar. Really the only one. A lot of his songs mentioned cars, although he himself never learned how to drive one.
Telegram Sam was the first T Rex song I knew. I bought the Slider album right away after hearing it. The whole album is great. I really love Ballrooms Of Mars.
This is another song you shouldn't try to read too much into the lyrical meanings of. Great choice of a song to introduce yourself to Marc Bolan's music. "Children Of The Revolution", "Mambo Sun", "Ballrooms Of Mars", "20th Century Boy", "Telegram Sam", so many great T. Rex songs. Explore and enjoy!
T REX were HUGE in Britain at the time. Not so much in America but in the UK, they were rock royalty. Jeepster has always been my favorite T REX song. The riff in this song is beyond catchy...it's infectious. Sadly, Mark Bolan died in an auto accident with his girlfriend behind the wheel 'cuz he was too drunk to drive that night.
Martin Scorsese selected this song to be in his film "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore". ('74) Also included in the movie was Mott The Hoople' 's "All The Way from Memphis"- both selections were incredible choices.
Check out a trio of songs on which Marc Bolan plays outstanding guitar...he was not known for his guitar prowess, but rather capturing attitudes and moods. He stands out on a trilogy..."There Was A Time/Raw Ram/Electric Boogie (sometimes called Bolan's Boogie}"...if you liked Jeepster, you'll absolutely love this trilogy. Great work, by the way...really enjoying your reviews!
Marc’s greatest gift was to introduce us kids at the time to the old Blues masters - in this instance it was obviously Howlin Wolf - he had the ability to recreate that sound and make it his own. Electric Warrior is, perhaps, the greatest album ever recorded 🎸🎸🎸
T-Rex, still played loud, in the car at full bore.we grew up in the 70s with this in our record collections, along with Bowie, Queen,The Sweet, hero's of Glam Rock their bizarre dress, make up, music, gave us the confidence to be who and what we wanted,their openness gave us freedom, that today's kids are reaping today
Yes, T Rex is worth diving into. Next: 👉 20th Century Boy 👉 Bang A Gong (Get It On) 👉 Cosmic Dancer 👉 Girl 👉 Children Of The Revolution 👉 Ballrooms Of Mars More top Glam: 👉 Sparks - This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us 👉 Roxy Music - Ladytron / Editions Of You / Mother Of Pearl
@@amethystlarktree5962 yes thanks I recognise that. I was commenting to an American reactor so used bang a gong. Guess my answer was really just me pissed off with the school teacher correcting every comment lmao. Cheers 😊
Marc Bolan's T Rex was the first big band after the Beatles split up in 70. They had number one after number 1. Metal Guru is one. He was great pals with David Bowie. He passed a few weeks after Elvis passed in a car crash. His black wife who with her son who survived the crash took theimseives back to her native US The kid grew up not knowing his dad was a rock star until he saw the videos and he realised that he was Rolan Bolan son of Marc Bolan lead of T. Rex. Ride A White Swan is another song by him ( T Rex were not as big in.the US where nobody knew them.much but were huge in the UK and Europe )
T. Rex were okay, had a few hits, 'Children of the Revolution,' 'Ride a White Swan,' 'Hot Love,' etc. but this was the time when pop music splintered and shot off in a multitude of different directions and blossomed into greatness, with the likes of Elton John, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, E.L.O., Queen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the solo ex-Beatles, etc. T. Rex were viewed, at the time and by those who took music more seriously, as lightweights who appealed more to little girls and 'teenyboppers.'
Back in WW2 they had guys on jeeps that had a big machine gun mounted on it to chase the enemy. Like in the show Rat Patrol. I think he's a Jeepster dude and he's gunning for her love.
It is almost impossible to really know what Marc and his lyrics meant. I found an old English dictionary and the word "Jeepster" means to be plain or simple. So my guess is that he is just plain and simply in love with her. If you want a T.Rex song with an amazing beat and out of this world lyrics listen to "Mambo Sun". It's the first track off of the Electric Warrior album, the same album "Jeepster" is on.
T-Rex have been on my rock FM stations my whole life. Mark Bolin and the band are legends to other musicians. He hung with Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed. A Jeepster is a truck. Have a great week. Check out the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. It's one of the biggest parties of the year.
It has been said that Marc Bolan had a fear of driving and dying in a car crash, then died in a car crash. The song O Harley (The Saltimbaques) is my favorite.
If you had a T Rex album in the 70s it was this one, pictured in your insert. Every song has a good dance groove. Bang a Gong, their biggest hit, is also on the album.
You were right right right ..One of my favs to play at a bar that has a decent sound quality juke box ....IT-S A RIPOFF ,very rap-ish and PLANET QUEEN are more suggestions
Marc wasn't around for long, so a quick incredible journey awaits if you want. What a poet. And bruv, i have a story to tell, at 50 this guy saved my life. Explosive Mouth, Spaceball, Girl, gosh list goes on, and im not even a fan. If you look through all the crap, the kid was overtalented. Awesome reviews son, keep it up.
You CANT get into T-Rex without STARTING with "Bang a Gong", man!!! They have a shitload of cool ass songs, but we ALL start out with "Bang a Gong"... And thats a hell of a benchmark to judge ALL music by! 😎
A Jeepster is a car. Marc is using cars as metaphors. He calls his woman a Jaguar. He also calls himself a Vampire ( jet propelled car). Sadly Ironic seeing as Marc would die in a car crash at a very young age.
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Bolan is one of the most influential British rock stars of all time. So many other bands and artists pay homage with countless covers. It’s fair to say his influence on the punk/ new wave/ alternative rock/ heavy rock/ indie scene is immense. From Guns N’ Roses to marylin Manson, oasis to depeche mode, Bowie to Prince. He paved the way! His legendary status keeps on growing and his songs have really stood the test of time! The Slider and electric warrior albums should be in every music lovers top 20!
Marc Bolan is all about the groove. Lots of great songs. 20th Century Boy would be good to do next.
YESSSS
Yes. And "Get It On"
@KomodoDragon That's funny "baseball boots." I need to take another listen to that tune. Thanks.
the boy liked to boogie, a lot, some might even say excessively.
Much respect to you for checking out T.Rex. Such an underrated band now. They were huge in the UK in the early 70s and many people considered them to be the successors to The Beatles. Marc Bolan, T.Rex's songwriter and singer, was dyslexic and said that he put together words and lyrics that sounded right even if they didn't always make sense. Many of his songs were about cars which is kind of spooky because in 1977 he died in a car crash aged 29. RIP Marc. I recommend listening to 20th Century Boy by T. Rex too.
A Jeepster is a young, very average teenage boy 'punching' for a girl out of his league. Like a Jeep pursuing a Jaguar [car metaphor].
I was a massive 'T Rex' fan as a teen until I discovered 'Yes' music. 😅
Check out 'Children of the Revolution', 'Ride A White Swan', '20th Century Boy' and 'Get It On' by T Rex.
Then get back to 'Yours is No Disgrace' by 'Yes' 😊
JAG U AR (Marc always describes the ladies like cars).
@@debramoore7513 I loved his unique crisp pronunciation. Cosmic Dancer was great for that. And back even further to 'Lofty Skies' from the Ride A White Swan album. 😊
@@GlobalWarring I listened to “Dandy in the Underworld” first time today! Loved it!
@@debramoore7513 Ha. His voice and lyrics could made the simplist song structure something worth listening to. On the 'Dandy' album my favourite for that was 'I love to Boogie', one even I can play drums to 😏😅
I see you're a queen fan? My fav queen track is 'See What A Fool I've Been'. Not a common choice I'm sure 😊
@@GlobalWarring I love that song especially the BBC Sessions version! Have you heard SOUL BROTHER written by Freddie to Brian? Give it a listen! There was so much good music in the 70’s.
Marc Bolan wrote some killer pop songs. When I was a kid this album and "The Slider" were everywhere. He was huge for a while.
Adore Marc Bolan, he is just magic ⭐
Marc Bolan was my first rock hero and seeing him live on stage was a moment I’ll never forget.
I’d suggest Get It On, Children Of The Revolution or The Motivator to listen to.
Jeepster is a term that refers pretty much to an adolescent or young male individual of more or less average and/or insignificant stature, who goes after the object of his affections with almost unwavering tenacity.
Boy, I haven't heard this song in a long time! Love it! Bang a gong next! Cheers
It's called Get it on 😉
@@eviekelpie1 😀
Either way, Bang a gong or get it on. I love the song! 😃
LOVE MARC BOLAN & T.REX. They were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame last year!! Marc Bolan’s son, Rolan did the honors!! You can say he is the father of Glam Rock & David Bowie followed right after that!! In fact, several British artists got inspiration from T.Rex. Marc was all the rage with the ladies Hmmm Yep! He’s HOT. Sadly, he was killed in a car accident in 1977. Here some great songs to react to: METAL GURU (my favorite) 20TH CENTURY BOY, ROCK ON, HOT LOVE, TELEGRAM SAM, CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION.😁😁 Marc often described the ladies like a car!!
FYI - Marc Bolan was the first rocker to wear a top hat 🎩 Just ask Slash!!
After all those years what a song. Mambo sun got to be the one 😊
T Rex .... you must do Bang a Gong!
Get it on
Get It On :)
T-Rex. "Children Of The Revolution",. "Metal Guru",. "20th Century Boy",. "Bong A Gone",.
The stomping throughout the song was real it was Marc Bolan's enthusiasm in the studio.
A lot of lyrics by Marc didn't really mean anything and he also changed the sound of some words.
Throughout this song he compared his and the girls feelings to a car which is a feature on many of his songs but you already picked up on that to your credit
All these recommendations, no one mentions Ride A White Swan? It's such a fun singalong type song.
Back when this was hot I called in to a radio station and asked for the song. The DJ asked me what is it that people like about this song. I said its the beat.
Marc Bolan gone way too soon. T REX...One of the great early Glam Rock bands. Check out a live video or some of the old interviews with him. He was definitely a presence.
" Jeepster" Its a metaphor, a Jeepster is a charming average guy, willing to go anywhere for the object of his affection. Marc Bolan was obsessed with music and lyrics and spent most of his days creating new songs.Marc Bolan's lyrics didn't make any sense but who cares ? his music was great.He dreamt, drank read music 24 hours a day, that's what pushed him forward and made him the great star he was.He had 14 top 20 hits and 4 number 1 hits because he was so dedicated. On 16 September 1977, Bolan was a passenger in a Mini 1275GT driven by Gloria Jones, the car struck a fence post and then a tree. Bolan was killed instantly, R.I.P. Marc Bolan 1947 - 1977.
Early glam rock. The late Marc Bolan was ahead of his time.
This album Electric Warrior is a Masterpiece
Another great song off this album is The Motovator
One of the greatest rock n roll bands ever
Yepp, Marc Bolan & T. Rex rocked with both body and mind. Who are the real children of the revolution ? It's deeper than you think, few have understood his lyrics. "Metal guru, has it been, just like a silver-studded sabre-tooth dream ?" What does that lyric line mean in the song "Metal Guru" ? Bolan lyric analysis in my COMMUNITY section with 90 thumbs up (no down)! MANY aha-experiences guaranteed. He was a modern poet.
He was into cars a lot even though never drove one, shame cause he died in one a mini. Cadilac lyric wise is very similar. My top band of all time loved Marc Bolan, loved his music, loved his clothes, loved his stage routine, loved his attitude, fantastic guy and even his early work in the folky days was way out of this world, pure Rock poetry. RIP Marc thanks for the good times and I am still enjoying what you left behind, you trained me how to Rock and Roll.
Got to do Bang a Gong next!
YESSSS
Get it on
Get It On 😁
With T. Rex it never really was about the lyrics. You had to be "In the scene", "with it" or "hip" to get what he was singing about. It was the beat. Case in point, the songs called "Rip Off" or "Planet Queen". Give those a shot. Enjoy.
I beg to differ.
Just like a car you're pleasing to behold.
I'll call you Jaguar, if I may be so bold.
Jeepster is a model made by Jeep.
still remember reading the papers the morning after he was killed in a car crash. It's not too far from me and I've been to visit the site and pay homage. Try 'Elemental Child' (the studio version) by T Rex for some great vibes
T-Rex are a British glam rock band from the early 70s who had 21 Top 40 hit singles 11 of which reached the top 10 and 4 got to number one. They were fronted by Charismatic lead singer Marc Bolan who unfortunately died at the young age of 29 after a car crash in 1977.
Women of gold, get it on ( with Elton John playing) children of the revolution and 20 century boy are all amazing but they have more .
The tap dancing sound is the congo/bongo player Micheal Flynn. T. Rex started as a two piece with Marc Bolan on acoustic guitar and vocals and Micheal Flynn on Bongos/Congos
Finally someone checking out more TRex
Don’t know much at all about T Rex (other than “Bang A Gong”) but I saw where some others got you covered there 😉 Great review!!! 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥 You were right 🤷♀️😂 .... the last verse + your facial expression = priceless 😂😂😂😂
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Thanks for reacting to T Rex!👍🏽 It's not usual to find people on RUclips reacting to his music. I strongly suggest you react to his 1973 TV appearance of "20 Century Boy" HD. Think you would enjoy it and get to see his funky self wearing a large white boa.. Also, his most well known song in America is Bang A Gong, so I believe you would really enjoy it too.
The 'tap dancing' you heard is Marc Bolan excitedly stomping his Anello & Davide clad feet on the studio floor as the track is being recorded. Marc referenced cars on many of his tracks or amalgamated names of cars with other words [songs like Mustang Ford, Thunderwing, Cadilac, Jeepster (where he he also references Jaguar - although he may have meant the animal), Children of the Revolution (I drive a Rolls Royce cos its good for my voice), Get it On (built like a car you git a hub cap diamond star halo) Buick Mackane etc etc.]. He loved words and the sounds of the words - his lyrics didn't always make sense when analyzed but they always sounded great and made perfect sense to those of us who adored him and the band. and yes he did unashamedly rip off Howlin Wolf's song You'll Be Mine - even stealing a few of the lyrics - but he did completely made it his own - brilliant!
the man was strangely horny for cars, which was i suppose a horribly ironic way for him to go, considering. rest in peace, marc.
I love watching young people enjoying the music I grew up with. I like your analysis of the lyrics. Marc Bolan was a poet turned Rockstar. Really the only one. A lot of his songs mentioned cars, although he himself never learned how to drive one.
TREX are my all time favourite ... I have been listening to MARC BOLAN for 50 years ...
I LOVE some Jeepster!! 😎🔥🔥
Marc Bolan and David Bowie instigated glam rock. Love TRex!
Next:
Get it on
Telegram Sam
Telegram Sam was the first T Rex song I knew. I bought the Slider album right away after hearing it. The whole album is great. I really love Ballrooms Of Mars.
@@scottgelb2650 Yes it's great. I have his greatest hits. Metal Guru is good too and Children of the revolution
I heard he wrote 6 songs one night four of them became number one hits.
That's how we rocked. I was 13 in 1972 in the UK. Thanks so much.
This is another song you shouldn't try to read too much into the lyrical meanings of. Great choice of a song to introduce yourself to Marc Bolan's music. "Children Of The Revolution", "Mambo Sun", "Ballrooms Of Mars", "20th Century Boy", "Telegram Sam", so many great T. Rex songs. Explore and enjoy!
T REX were HUGE in Britain at the time. Not so much in America but in the UK, they were rock royalty. Jeepster has always been my favorite T REX song. The riff in this song is beyond catchy...it's infectious. Sadly, Mark Bolan died in an auto accident with his girlfriend behind the wheel 'cuz he was too drunk to drive that night.
I'm in iowa usa.t rex tyrannosaurus rex...were very popular in early 70s...at least in my circle.
Martin Scorsese selected this song to be in his film "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore". ('74) Also included in the movie was Mott The Hoople'
's "All The Way from Memphis"- both selections were incredible choices.
Check out a trio of songs on which Marc Bolan plays outstanding guitar...he was not known for his guitar prowess, but rather capturing attitudes and moods. He stands out on a trilogy..."There Was A Time/Raw Ram/Electric Boogie (sometimes called Bolan's Boogie}"...if you liked Jeepster, you'll absolutely love this trilogy. Great work, by the way...really enjoying your reviews!
Bang a Gong (Get it On)
bolan is the main man,ROCK ON.
"Bang a gong!" a must hear!
Marc’s greatest gift was to introduce us kids at the time to the old Blues masters - in this instance it was obviously Howlin Wolf - he had the ability to recreate that sound and make it his own. Electric Warrior is, perhaps, the greatest album ever recorded 🎸🎸🎸
I love their song The Slider❤❤❤
I recommend trying "Cosmic Dancer" next.
Thanks for these musical adventures.
T-Rex, still played loud, in the car at full bore.we grew up in the 70s with this in our record collections, along with Bowie, Queen,The Sweet, hero's of Glam Rock their bizarre dress, make up, music, gave us the confidence to be who and what we wanted,their openness gave us freedom, that today's kids are reaping today
One of the massive glam rock bands from 1970-1975 that where bigger than huge to the power of infinity
Marc even said he took the riff from Howlin' Wolf.
The stomp was recorded in a bathroom to get the echco with wooden heels.
With T Rex Bang a Gong is a must!
Yes, T Rex is worth diving into. Next:
👉 20th Century Boy
👉 Bang A Gong (Get It On)
👉 Cosmic Dancer
👉 Girl
👉 Children Of The Revolution
👉 Ballrooms Of Mars
More top Glam:
👉 Sparks - This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us
👉 Roxy Music - Ladytron / Editions Of You / Mother Of Pearl
Pmsl you thinking this was about a guy singing about a guy driving a Jeep 😂 made my day 😂
Used to have posters of Marc allover my bedroom. Love T Rex. Check out Ride a White Swan, Deborah, and others 💙🎶✊
" metal guru " brilliant track ❤️
I watch a lot of these reviews T Rex and Bolan fans know how brilliant he was we don't need anyone to confirm it
Marc just had a real thing for cars
It was recorded at abby road studio's and the floors were wooden and it was his feet stomping that made the tap dancing sound.
Life's a gas love song, any of his hit songs, it's the 70s his lyrics sort of hippie style, dreamlike.
Bang a gong is a must hear t rex song. Great reaction. I had almost forgotten this in my memories music. Thanks.
It's called Get it on 😁
@@eviekelpie1 it was retitled bang a gong to save confussion with get it on by Chase if you want to nit pick.
@@debb7482 Yes but only for the US market. Everywhere else it's called Get It On and Marc himself titled it Get It On.
@@amethystlarktree5962 yes thanks I recognise that. I was commenting to an American reactor so used bang a gong. Guess my answer was really just me pissed off with the school teacher correcting every comment lmao. Cheers 😊
When they first started out they used the FULL name.....TYRANNORUS REX (the DINOSAUR)
Marc Bolan's T Rex was the first big band after the Beatles split up in
70. They had number one after number 1. Metal Guru is one. He was great pals with David Bowie. He passed a few weeks after Elvis passed in a car crash. His black wife who with her son who survived the crash took theimseives back to her native US The kid grew up not knowing his dad was a rock star until he saw the videos and he realised that he was Rolan Bolan son of Marc Bolan lead of T. Rex. Ride A White Swan is another song by him ( T Rex were not as big in.the US where nobody knew them.much but were huge in the UK and Europe )
T. Rex were okay, had a few hits, 'Children of the Revolution,' 'Ride a White Swan,' 'Hot Love,' etc. but this was the time when pop music splintered and shot off in a multitude of different directions and blossomed into greatness, with the likes of Elton John, David Bowie, Rod Stewart, E.L.O., Queen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the solo ex-Beatles, etc. T. Rex were viewed, at the time and by those who took music more seriously, as lightweights who appealed more to little girls and 'teenyboppers.'
Back in WW2 they had guys on jeeps that had a big machine gun mounted on it to chase the enemy. Like in the show Rat Patrol. I think he's a Jeepster dude and he's gunning for her love.
I had a T. Rex phase. Had some good songs i.e. hits. Very esoteric nowadays.
Top Band in the early 70s, got the girls screaming again, Ringo Starr filmed the Movie Born to Boogie watch it for some great live action.
It is almost impossible to really know what Marc and his lyrics meant. I found an old English dictionary and the word "Jeepster" means to be plain or simple. So my guess is that he is just plain and simply in love with her. If you want a T.Rex song with an amazing beat and out of this world lyrics listen to "Mambo Sun". It's the first track off of the Electric Warrior album, the same album "Jeepster" is on.
I love you, you're hilarious. Welcome to 70s Rock and Roll, Boomin Fire 🔥
Jeepster by T Rex was used In a Quentin Tarantino film, Called Death Proof.
Maybe He's just a Jeep drivin' Cheapster and She's a Cadillac givin' him the Look.
Bolan fought hard not to have this song released as a single to promote T-Rex new album, can not imagine why as the song is a bonafide hit.
T-Rex have been on my rock FM stations my whole life. Mark Bolin and the band are legends to other musicians. He hung with Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed. A Jeepster is a truck. Have a great week. Check out the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. It's one of the biggest parties of the year.
I follow so many reactors and I think you’re the first to listen to Jeepster! “I’m gonna suck ya...”
This 1971 album is awsome...i remember when it came out..so long ago héhé
Early 1970' s British Glam rock...sadly he died in a car crash while still young
Give Roxy Music a whirl too! Mother Of Pearl, Editions Of You, Do The Strand, Out Of The Blue.... just so many great songs in their catalog!
Elemental Child, studio version ,would be a good follow up song to this. Listen to Marc's superb guitar solo.
T-Rex Get it On is a car song ! 😁👍✌️🇬🇧🙏
It has been said that Marc Bolan had a fear of driving and dying in a car crash, then died in a car crash. The song O Harley (The Saltimbaques) is my favorite.
Marc Bolan (r.i.p) and T.Rex were great. I loVed everything by them. Try doing 'Cosmic Dancer' or Hot Love or even Lifes a Gas.
If you had a T Rex album in the 70s it was this one, pictured in your insert. Every song has a good dance groove. Bang a Gong, their biggest hit, is also on the album.
This was in death proof grind house the girl dances to it on the jukebox
She gives stunt man Mike a lap dance
You were right right right ..One of my favs to play at a bar that has a decent sound quality juke box ....IT-S A RIPOFF ,very rap-ish and PLANET QUEEN are more suggestions
marc bolan legend R.I.P
Love Love Love Marc Bolan 💘💘💘
Just enjoy the music of this great rocker 🎸
The lyrics are what you make of them ie sheer poetry.
Dont look for story lines!!!
Oldie but goodie ✌❤🤘
Marc wasn't around for long, so a quick incredible journey awaits if you want. What a poet. And bruv, i have a story to tell, at 50 this guy saved my life. Explosive Mouth, Spaceball, Girl, gosh list goes on, and im not even a fan. If you look through all the crap, the kid was overtalented. Awesome reviews son, keep it up.
You CANT get into T-Rex without STARTING with "Bang a Gong", man!!! They have a shitload of cool ass songs, but we ALL start out with "Bang a Gong"...
And thats a hell of a benchmark to judge ALL music by! 😎
A Jeepster is a car. Marc is using cars as metaphors. He calls his woman a Jaguar. He also calls himself a Vampire ( jet propelled car). Sadly Ironic seeing as Marc would die in a car crash at a very young age.
Not sure if you've listened to it but "Bang a Gong" should be next.
Try Get It On (retitled Bang a gong in the US) 👌
Check out their songs, Children of the Revolution, Hot Love, 20th Century Boy
Do more T. Rex so many great ones
Heels on a hard floor !
Love it! 20th Century Boy is a banger…hope you get a chance to check it out.
Shit was good back in the day.
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