This is proof that it doesn't matter how hard or easy it is to play the guitar... it matters WHO'S playing the guitar! Sure it's simple, but it's MARC doing it! You're totally right, it's impossible to get tired of him! MARC makes this jam interesting. Put anyone else up there and we get bored with him. But since it's Marc, he has us hanging on every note, wondering what he's going to come up with next. That's called "the IT factor" and he's got it in spades. Star quality.
This is awesome... love how much it jams... never knew how much great music he made... Cool to see people like Donovan and Syd Barrett as influences, though obviously he added a lot of his own spark to his sound.
can't beleive i found this so amazing my first ever live gig skived off school to cue to get tickets for odean brum to see t.rex! so many years ago you made old bird happy tonite!
you are so right i think exactly that too his hidden songs they never hear he was more then the songs that he was known for if people only knew what we know
he was huge in his day, Bang a Gong on AM radio but, later it's Bowie they think of when they Think.... glam rock. I remember Slider commercials on TV in the New York metro area!!!! nobody had commercials for lps on prime time tv back then, like no body. so... he did have his day. and yes, an amazing guitar stylist as well as amazing singer songwriter. is the cult of Bolan bigger than the cult of say, Syd Barrett? Barrett was in a bad place when Bolan was riding the White Swann of success
Whoever was filming this was a bit high, the band is really getting it on, no wonder the lyrics bang a bong grew from this. Good plucking, but as yet no clear direction or presence. Just like a magnificent steam engine warning up before its maiden voyage. Awesome and as yet unfulfilled. How much bigger and far reaching their success could have and should have been, we can only guess.
This song especially and parts of Zinc Alloy era- T-Rex live showed off Bolan as a superb guitar stylist when he ditched the confines of the three minute pop song format. Marc became too conservative; he should have ventured out and experimented more.
Did you go to the May 71 gig in Brum. I've got a goddam awful tape of the gig. Did they play as a 3 piece. He opened with this and before makes a comment about playing a quieter or shorter set ??? I could also make out that he got the odd bit of stick as well. What are your recollections of the gig ??
brilliant and what a lose to think all 3 are dead there must be good music going on somewere up there
This is proof that it doesn't matter how hard or easy it is to play the guitar... it matters WHO'S playing the guitar! Sure it's simple, but it's MARC doing it! You're totally right, it's impossible to get tired of him! MARC makes this jam interesting. Put anyone else up there and we get bored with him. But since it's Marc, he has us hanging on every note, wondering what he's going to come up with next. That's called "the IT factor" and he's got it in spades. Star quality.
This is what I'm talking about. Proves that Marc was a far more accomplished guitarist than he's usually given credit for. BONZAI!
Marc is as beautiful as ever!
This is awesome... love how much it jams... never knew how much great music he made... Cool to see people like Donovan and Syd Barrett as influences, though obviously he added a lot of his own spark to his sound.
can't beleive i found this so amazing my first ever live gig skived off school to cue to get tickets for odean brum to see t.rex! so many years ago you made old bird happy tonite!
Just Awesome, nuthin else can be said.
Marc and Jimi- both amazing talents gone too soon.
it's fantastic
A life time favourite absolutley brilliant patsxskip
It reminds me of my childhood - The good things
you are so right i think exactly that too his hidden songs they never hear he was more then the songs that he was known for if people only knew what we know
Marc that`s amazing...you`re the man !!!!
Cuts to the chase in this vid. I like seeing the entire thing, but this rocks hard. TY. :)
This put a whole new spin on the power trio
Totally awesome guitar
Thanks fro the post!
Adonis
i would love to hear this one live danielz is the only way i can hear this live it would be so good its one to hear full volume in a dark room
awesome....!
The addition of Steve Currie's bass made that a 100% better version compared with the record, I think.
he gets it on
he was huge in his day, Bang a Gong on AM radio but, later it's Bowie they think of when they Think.... glam rock. I remember Slider commercials on TV in the New York metro area!!!! nobody had commercials for lps on prime time tv back then, like no body. so... he did have his day. and yes, an amazing guitar stylist as well as amazing singer songwriter. is the cult of Bolan bigger than the cult of say, Syd Barrett? Barrett was in a bad place when Bolan was riding the White Swann of success
effing brill!
Nice to see Mickey working for his £12 a week.
Seminal stuff - sad to think the 3 boys are all dead now...
Daaaaaaaang
💚💛💜💙
Whoever was filming this was a bit high, the band is really getting it on, no wonder the lyrics bang a bong grew from this. Good plucking, but as yet no clear direction or presence. Just like a magnificent steam engine warning up before its maiden voyage. Awesome and as yet unfulfilled. How much bigger and far reaching their success could have and should have been, we can only guess.
Where can I get the mp3 of this recording? My gosh, it's brilliant.
This song especially and parts of Zinc Alloy era- T-Rex live showed off Bolan as a superb guitar stylist when he ditched the confines of the three minute pop song format. Marc became too conservative; he should have ventured out and experimented more.
i think marc bolan may be on tv tonight its about the electric guitar well he should be because he was the best. guitar goes electric
fender! aye 🤔
Did you go to the May 71 gig in Brum. I've got a goddam awful tape of the gig. Did they play as a 3 piece. He opened with this and before makes a comment about playing a quieter or shorter set ??? I could also make out that he got the odd bit of stick as well. What are your recollections of the gig ??
@johno777uk
oh no, that's rubbish!