When I was in hospital close to death with Covid this kept going through my head when I needed something to keep my spirits up. I had other motivations (mainly my kids) to keep alive beyond this song, but it seemed to match the surreal nature of my day to day existence at the time and without question played a part in my recovery.
Ride it on out like a bird in the sky ways Ride it on out like you were a bird Fly it all out like an eagle in a sunbeam Ride it on out like you were a bird Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong Catch a bright star and a place it on your fore-head Say a few spells and baby, there you go Take a black cat and sit it on your shoulder And in the morning you'll know all you know, oh Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong Da-da-da-di-di-da, da-da-da-di-di-da ...
Marc Bolan était un immense auteur et a influencé une grande partie de la pop anglaise. Il faut dire que lorsqu'on crée un tel morceau, il ne peut pas en être autrement !
Saw T.Rex at the Hollywood Palladium twice, first on the Electric Warrior tour and next on the Slider tour. Marc was a force of nature and every song sounded great. He was at his best at this point, but he was always good to the very end. Very fond memories!
Just finding out about T Rex. My era was the 80's. Did not realise how big they were. T Rex's peak 3-4 years for singles were more impressive than Duran Duran's, who were the 80's big guns.
@@adamcollins915 Fair comment. I was a big fan but began to lose interest from late 1974. You can see those Marc episodes on YT but I don't think his TV shows would have been anything long term, tbh.
Totally unbelievable how good he was....Utterly brilliant ! It seems here he lost the sync completely , yet this was a completely live capture from a Paris concert. Only with the studio track behind this...
When was this broadcast? T.Rex were on TOTP late 70 and early 71 with this song (before Bill Legend joined). Totally brilliant piece of minimal rock'n'roll.
This recording sounds just like the 45 did when we used to slip on the ld turntable at parties...crisp clean and the occasional leap as we jammed around the floor...bring back those days simple and fun.
@@peterhuemer2566 Eigentlich traurig was die heute haben, nämlich nichts. Um nichts in der Welt möchte ich diese Musik missen. Obwohl der Rock'n'Roll nicht meine Zeit war habe ich ihn dennoch anschließend genossen.
Genius.. Elton John, the Edge and many others regard Bolan as more influential than Bowie, and he promoted many early punk bands by having them support his tours.. Even the Ramones and Billy Idols first UK TV appearances were on his show..
When I was in hospital close to death with Covid this kept going through my head when I needed something to keep my spirits up. I had other motivations (mainly my kids) to keep alive beyond this song, but it seemed to match the surreal nature of my day to day existence at the time and without question played a part in my recovery.
this is so wholesome. and im so glad your still alive
Brilliant ! Hope you are ok now ! Love T Rex ☘️
Take a black cat and you sit it on your shoulder and in the morning you'll know all you know🐱
Amazing! As Eminem says, “music can alter moods and even talk to you”
Thanks for sharing!
Still as good in 2021 as it was back then.
hell yeah
People will play Marc Bolan and Trex records for ever
Now you are riding the white swan in heaven. Love you Marc!
Remember having to trail around all the record shops trying to get hold of this! Fantastic song. A classic.
I was astounded when this came out, I had never heard anything like it in my life it was so different!
Marc Bolan will live forever.
No he only lived to be 29
@@mickclarke6960
Sarcasm....
The lowest form of wit.
Recorded 50 years ago today; arguably the beginning of glam rock
Yes!!!!!!!! 90s kid still listening to this cause daddy raised her to it!!!!!!!!!!
Annmarie Burns likewise (but i’m a bloke)
One of the greatest rockers of all time. Marc Bolan and T Rex had a unique sound that will stay with me forever.
First album I ever bought, when I was 10 in 1970, WH Smiths, Wimbledon Station Branch
Hello Leon, l bought the single in a record shop in Mitcham and still have it. Retired from HMRC 17 months ago.
He was one talented musician.
I know all the lyrics. I was 13 then (yes I'm showing off) love t rex. 🤗🤗🤗
Wear a tall hat like a Druid in the old days...
There is a beautiful bench in the grounds of Golders green crematorium made in the shape of a swan dedicated to Mark, I see it often on my walks. ❤💋
Yes I have seen it. Very beautiful! RIP Marc!
I remember his funeral being on the news; there was a beautiful white swan made out of roses.
As a teenager in 1970, myself, and Elaine my friend, listened outside a posh house playing RAWS. It was so amazing.
this song puts a groove mark in your heart.....
Remembering my childhood ! Always Marc Bolan !
Sixth form common room radio - TRex . Wonderful !
Always loved Marc Bolan who sadly died far too young.
Ride it on out like a bird in the sky ways
Ride it on out like you were a bird
Fly it all out like an eagle in a sunbeam
Ride it on out like you were a bird
Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong
Catch a bright star and a place it on your fore-head
Say a few spells and baby, there you go
Take a black cat and sit it on your shoulder
And in the morning you'll know all you know, oh
Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong
Da-da-da-di-di-da, da-da-da-di-di-da ...
People stared at the make up on his face
laughed at his long black hair, his animal grace
I adore this song!
Jammin in the stars with Bowie
Yes exactly, I was just thinking the same...
Id like to think him and David are somewhere out in the cosmos jamming on their guitars.
@@danw1374 And laughing together like they did on earth :)
Just imagine the crap we had to listen to as kids in the 70's.....and then this came out!
Marc you still smile on my life. I really wish that you were still here. Derek x
Marc Bolan était un immense auteur et a influencé une grande partie de la pop anglaise.
Il faut dire que lorsqu'on crée un tel morceau, il ne peut pas en être autrement !
Saw T.Rex at the Hollywood Palladium twice, first on the Electric Warrior tour and next on the Slider tour. Marc was a force of nature and every song sounded great. He was at his best at this point, but he was always good to the very end. Very fond memories!
Just went by his grave today, feel blessed to be there & now hearing this again.
Just finding out about T Rex. My era was the 80's.
Did not realise how big they were. T Rex's peak 3-4 years for singles were more impressive than Duran Duran's, who were the 80's big guns.
@Martin Not sure about that. He had not had a top 10 for 4 years & his fans had gone.
He did have his own TV show. So may have continued with that.
@@adamcollins915 Fair comment. I was a big fan but began to lose interest
from late 1974. You can see those Marc episodes on YT but I don't think
his TV shows would have been anything long term, tbh.
Duran Duran - 80's big guns? Surely you mean Tenpole Tudor?
Totally unbelievable how good he was....Utterly brilliant !
It seems here he lost the sync completely , yet this was a completely live capture from a Paris concert. Only with the studio track behind this...
Times where the music was the music.
Every night I go out I always ask the DJ for this song! 🎶💕
I first heard this 20 years ago. Got me into T-Rex and and Marc
My life began when this came out (I was 12?)
I was 11 years old when this Song came out ❤
Same
Legend, Just like Tony Visconti.
Sublime. Glam rock 🎸 heaven.
Take me back to my school day
We lost mark far too early..he was a one off for certain.🎸❤
Phenomenal artist. RIP Marc x
KEEP A LITTLE MARC IN YOUR HEART ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He was great
Don't want to here. Was you here in 2021...was there back in the day .. Great times. And memmories
he was awful nice, really quite paradise
Brilliant record takes me back: better than today's music RIP lovely ma ❤️ ❤
I know all the words I'm not being begheaded love Marc boland a. True poet 🤗🤗
one of my favorite song of whole world
Gone too soon what a brilliant singer
Love you mark and micky. RIP. X
He is my favorite singer🎤
What lovely memories brilliant song
Think this was there first big Hit, Remember if it was just Yesterday.
Love the 70’s great time in music , love this 💕a night playing T. rex and Slade
Marc Bolan paid the ultimate price.....and the world lost out on something special......
Riding white swans and pretty caresaul horses. 💖🌹💖🌹💖
Marc and T. Rex were just the best band ever
love you marc always will
When was this broadcast? T.Rex were on TOTP late 70 and early 71 with
this song (before Bill Legend joined).
Totally brilliant piece of minimal rock'n'roll.
What a great song my favourite
MY FIRST LOVE WHEN I WAS TVELVE !
One of the last vinyl singles that I ever bought . . .
This recording sounds just like the 45 did when we used to slip on the ld turntable at parties...crisp clean and the occasional leap as we jammed around the floor...bring back those days simple and fun.
Hoffe er wird nie vergessen.....war ein ganz Großer 💯💯💯
👍👍 Wer soll den denn vergessen? Die Musik war einfach geil. Sowas sucht man heute vergeblich.
@@Ben_Zinka-Nister Die "heutige"Jugend glaubt vermutlich T.Rex...ist ein Deodorant 😰😥😰
@@peterhuemer2566 Eigentlich traurig was die heute haben, nämlich nichts. Um nichts in der Welt möchte ich diese Musik missen. Obwohl der Rock'n'Roll nicht meine Zeit war habe ich ihn dennoch anschließend genossen.
Bloody good, controlled guitar solo
the king of magic BEAT
Love it
GLAM Rock
Is BORN👑♥️🌟🌟♥️👑
Memories
my wife and me went TREXMANIACS since we bought that jingle in Mirrors Gernreich D J Club Hillbrow Johannesburg...we fly to London and saw TREX in 73
Cool
Amazing
DIE ERKENNUNGSMELODIE DER 7OER JAHRE EINFACH GENIAL
This song never seems old and dated.
Classic superb song.
Love this !
beautiful....still.
Legend..xx
Not a t rex fan but this song is f***ing brilliant
fantastic
The 70's , had the best songs,cars and fashion, pitty about the terrible dancing, ye gley !
Released in 1970 - Who hear it in 2020 ?
mia koronoiovaremenh...
Me. I was 10 when this came out and I still love it.
@@robocop1364 afiervmeno loipon...
@@robocop1364 Yes, Ride a white Swan is an awesome Tune composed by Marc Bolan. I still love it since i was 14.
Я слушаю, и с удовольствием!
Absolute LEGEND!!
I like this, but nothing is as good as Metal Guru.
One of their finest
to young to die ..i hope you ride the white swan in heaven..love you marc
thats called great music
Genius.. Elton John, the Edge and many others regard Bolan as more influential than Bowie, and he promoted many early punk bands by having them support his tours.. Even the Ramones and Billy Idols first UK TV appearances were on his show..
The fact that the lyrics of Ride a White Swan make more sense than most of Bolan's lyrics is saying something.
Classic 70s sound
Very handsome Mickey Finn.
yeah, this is the studio version synced to a live performance.
both of which are on youtube!
no shit..
Badly.
Pure class, compared to today's generation who have set the music bar very low...
Fucking hell I can’t get enough
fabulerux
Marc did glam way before Prince did glam.
The Best
If only he had ridden the white swan that fateful day instead of the Mini
Remarkable..x :)
Agreed, tragedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
he said he would.
(Die in a Mini I mean).
Gloria was driving drunk...
@@colinsvid dont be so vile and crude
Thank You : )
2024 people 🎉
Crazy words
Marc forever
Geez, Marc Bolan had a massive Eddie Cochran influence.
❤❤❤
Happy May Day everyone!
LEGEND