20th Century Boy (full length master version with false start) - Marc Bolan and T. Rex

[@stephenvine3104]

20th century boy is the epitome of what a great rock track should sound like !!! Marc's music is timeless this sounds like it could have been recorded last week superb stuff

[@leswilliams180]

My youth spent with Marc’s music an still is

[@TheSpacecowboy101]

This full version is absolutely Epic !

[@sivaprasad465]

its a pity the world lost Marc Bolan at such young age!thanks for uploading this song Maria!

[@teegeee1112]

Amazing version! Love it!

[@christy7698]

My favorite song by them!

[@aaronharvey7523]

I love this riff..!! And also these back up singers..!! I'm not into vocals, but when they sing together, it's such a Rich Sound... Very Full Sounding... Sweet man...

[@gogoyubari366]

I was fortunate to see T. Rex at the Santa Monica Civic in the early 70s.

[@BonnieJoMasson]

I envy you so much :((( that would be an absolute dream to see Marc live.

[@michaelcameron2292]

Not so lucky me I seen Marc 3 times in the 70s just means I'm getting old Great memories though Opening song in first 2 concerts none other than 20 th Century Boy

[@PurpleRecords1972]

This and Jeepster prob my fave 45s by the band….was great to be around during Glam Rock and all these years later I’m still listening 🎸

[@akf2000]

the false start is everything

[@zincalloy2213]

Never heard three chords used better . . . 🎸🎸🎸

[@davidpaul9204]

Hopefully Marc and the band get the US recognition they so richly deserve from the pending RRHOF induction.

[@davidpaul9204]

And not be defined as being a one hit wonder in the US.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Marc and T were never inducted?

[@andytrex]

Love this. The Wembley concerts featured in Born To Boogie were brilliant but oh how I wish they'd filmed the T.Rexmas concerts in London in December 1972. A piece of rock history has been lost.

[@kellyreade6355]

+Andy T.Rex I so agree, I wish we had more T Rex live film footage, but it just did not happen. I would not trade the Wembley evening show in particular for anything; it captured them at their very best. It was T.Rex in their prime. :) And the crowd was so into them, both of those shows that day. But the T Rexmas concerts would have been fantastic to see. I've seen some superb photos from them. Would have dearly loved to have had those on film.

[@ebrena1]

Andy T.Rex Andy I posted a link to the Webley Live concert 1972 below for you-it was great

[@蓮花-o3s]

This song was recde at ToshibaEMI studio in Tokyo '72

[@hearditman]

what a dirty sexy guitar riff. Whoooh!

[@thevelointhevale1132]

And these days nearly everyone listening to this ISN'T a 20th Century Boy or Girl ... you had to be there.

[@friktionrc]

Dunno about that…some of us are still alive 😂

[@manskullman6509]

This version is really fine ! Marc was a master. Great music allmost all the time! Supetb! 😊- jon fisher

[@ieuandavies4134]

I miss Marc so much...!

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Ieuan Davies I miss Marc more !!

[@TheThecyclist]

love this version with the false start much more rauchy than other versions of tcb

[@hooplemott]

Feckin awesome version.

[@marklewis8431]

OMG first time heard this version.Made my day.Many thanks.

[@johndingman7330]

This is the kind of music I heard asa kid and I knew what I wanted to be. It shook my inner core all those years ago and it still does to this day. It's 1:40 a.m. and I want to get in my car and drive very fast and sing along at the top of my lungs. Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting!!! Made my week for sure.

[@jackiecarlton9717]

Jackie xx😊xx Wish you were my 20th century boy so beautiful still listen to your great music im 57 r.i.p. Marc love you always xxx

[@kat1959]

Ty, for this video! It is the greatest! Love the long version! 🐈❤️🔮🔮🔮

[@misticatt9413]

I love love love this. I want his played at my funeral this is the best song ever and such a good version here thank you xxxx

[@karlbillinger9945]

I love to Boogie, on a Saturday Night.

[@ebrena1]

He was beautiful!! His smile could melt your heart-I think I would feel a little uncomfy if he looked at me with that smile-I might have to melt to a puddle

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much for comment and watching.I'm glad you liked it:) maria x

[@barrygreenstein8383]

Great song and vid. But I read somewhere that his name at birth was Marc Feld. Is this true?

[@oystermouth1971]

Cool, first time I’ve heard this full version. Marc going full on Hendrix!!

[@neddobrijevic3183]

I don't think so

[@DaleKirkley]

@@neddobrijevic3183 Right, not even close. :)

[@aaddrriiaannful]

What a Guy What a great Guy

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much for kind comment and wishes dear Karen. Have a lovely week! maria:-)

[@hackermanack3393]

Why do I feel like kneeling on the ground for some reason..

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thankyou so much dear Cheryl. I'm glad you love this fantastic song too:) Enjoy the rest of your day! hugs. maria xx

[@opossumd]

Another smashing video. Mr.Smile as irresistible as ever.. Thanks Maria.

[@petersteiner4001]

brilant, ein glamour geist

[@clausstimpfig3803]

i was lucky to see Marc and Mickey in early spring 1973 in Germany. they were so Beautiful.

[@clouds882]

the one & only MR GLAM! no one like him since...fantastic pics, thank u heaps!

[@michaelfoley4781]

This should have been number 1 not Slade Marc was King of the riffs heavy as FCK if any other band thought this riff up you wouldn't hear the last of it when the next songs The Groover, Truck on Tyke were equal I loved them all and still do keep on Rocking to the sound of ole T.Rex💘

[@ieuandavies4134]

I agree!

[@loftyskies3956]

@@ieuandavies4134 So do I 👍

[@FigmentSALabel]

Good point in regard to the riffing.

[@timcooper140]

It's not a competition and never was! They were both fantastic. I was a kid at the time and I loved T. Rex most of all but I also loved Slade and Sweet in particular (plus lots of others - Mud, Gary Glitter, Suzi Quatro and of course Bowie most of all)

[@lowersaxon]

Climax of T.REX mania. The best of the “later” period.

[@donaldlamkin1305]

Very cool! I never heard the full length version before.

[@traceywoodward1354]

I want this song as my ringtone

[@anatolijfilipov644]

Молодой, красивый Марк Болан, на самом пике популярности... и автокатастрофа.. Ушёл и остался в нашей памяти молодым.. T. REX forewer !

[@whatsitaboutwithphilcraig6661]

So privileged to be born into the era of glam Rock 😎

[@pamelamack9966]

Oh god love him.

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you soooo much dear Alan. I'm really gald you loved this fantastic version:) Have a fabulous week! Take care! maria:-)

[@diamondkutz54]

Great video Maria, Mark really rocks in this one.

[@ebrena1]

He was an excellant model

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Such an odd hybrid of rock & pop... kick ass which only Bolan can kick!!!

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much for comment. I adore his smile too:) Have a lovely week! maria xx

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thanks so much Marie. Have lovely week! hugs. maria xxx

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much for kind words. Have a beautiful week! maria xx

[@toadlymate5660]

this is a very good version

[@genem4760]

I use to have a black shapard named t-rex, that was his akc name, meanest black shepard you'll ever seen, not that he is a dog. Haha

[@genem4760]

You look good

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much Yvonne. Have a lovely evening! maria xx

[@pamelamack9966]

We need to make sure he's remembered...

[@trexmarcbolan]

Awesome Post Maria !

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much dear Erik. Have a beautiful week! maria xx

[@MarieRChild]

Great like ever !!! Hugs ♥

[@befreiedeinengeist7715]

Whouuuuw⚡❣

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much. Have a lovely week! maria xx

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Marc Bolan is one of my biggest influences and heroes, but i think he could have used a lead guitarist. Rhythm and Riffs are his VERY strong suit, but he kinda noodles around when he goes to a lead. Don't get me wrong, i love his work more than most, and i thank my HS Art instructor immensely for turning me on to T•Rex in 1979. It is just ImHO that he could have taken almost perfect songs, and put them over the top with a dedicated lead guitarist, taking some of the load off. i also want to firmly impress that his ability to play fantastic rhythm, and tear off some crazy good riffs, such as the opening riff on this masterpiece is more than remarkable. So please be nice, i am not here to knock him in any way. He influenced my playing greatly. For a one guitar band, he had HUGE sound. If you disagree, please be civil, and we can discuss. i am not trolling, and wont engage with any ad hominem, or rude posts. Marc the person was, and his Music is still too good for any of us to get into mudslinging. Its merely my opinion and observation as a musician/producer.

[@hannutakalo931]

+Kilgore Trout Maybe Marc´s solo was the best, when He didn´t do it like Hendrix-way, just simple and Trully He was rhythm player (just like me). When He started electric (exp. Ride a White Swan), I really like that playing, but in the later T.Rex albums, really I miss a solo guitarist!

[@kilgoretrout3966]

i love playing "Ride a White Swan" a ton. i am a rhythm, with riff type of player, with the occasional lead...depending on the bassist i have. One thing that is a trademark of Marc's hits, is the E - A - B chord pattern. Effective as heck. Its on "Swan", "Get it On", "20th Century" and others, but you wouldn't notice that too easily by merely listening, because he had 2 big things that you can't teach, which are Texture, and amazing Feel. There are few Popular Music Players that i love playing the music of. Keith Richards uses much of Marc's style and influence. A very good way to go as a guitar player.

[@Tungadunger]

Kilgore Trout - I agree, he was one of the best rhythmic players I've ever heard in fact I can't think of anybody else close to his level. That said he could have benefitted from a Page, Beck, Clapton or Knopfler soloist over top of his rhythm but the argument could be made that his music was more about call and response groove than showy soloing. Besides a solo is only maybe 10% of a song and his "noodling" does fill that well enough and being the only guitarist in the band it is hard to keep the rhythm going while also soloing. Trevor Boulder was a great Bassist but the T. Rex sound needed Marc's chugga chugga guitar going to propel that essential call and response forward.

[@mumblesslam]

Fuck you, like Marc needed or would even let a lead guitarist steal his shine. You must never have heard his solo on "Endless Sleep."

[@tatethompson1234]

As a guitarist myself, I'd say Marc was a lot like Pete Townshend, a master of Rhythm, but when those little sloppy leads came in it was magic and ready to fall apart any second and last few notes they'd bring you back in. Rock n Roll isn't meant to be perfect. Give me raw emotion than someone who will noodle and shred a million notes with no feeling.

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thanks so much Taylor. Have a lovely week! maria xx

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much Marc. Have a fantastic week! maria :-)

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thanks so much dear Milos. Enjoy your evening! maria xx

[@williamfisher5749]

Best one

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much Charlie. Have a beautiful week! maria :-)

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thanks so much. Have a beautiful week! maria

[@DreamyLadyify]

Thank you so much dear Willy. Have a beautiful evenin g! maria:-)

[@AlexRaxwell]

SO COOL! yeah Marc was a 20th Century Boy...

[@kristywilkinson7982]

What a great

[@佐藤亮介-l6t]

この曲は東京の東芝スタジオで録音されたそうです。(^o^)v

[@EricSmithElvis7]

Fantastic ! Good Day Maria, I see some wild hair too,lol. Take care my friend. xo

[@billylilly]

One of the best riffs ever, certainly the intro but never included in any of those brain dead top ten lists!

[@befreiedeinengeist7715]

Tanx 4 the magic :-)

[@johnhague5155]

Aisling bea needs the best toy story

[@kristywilkinson7982]

You should get in Facebook

[@kenmeyer6875]

Damn Gloria Jones for all eternity.

[@marysbar10x]

Show!

[@Jaynesoul]

Beautiful sexy Marc! x

[@aaronharvey7523]

Anybody out there know who these girls are..?? Could be a dude too, buried in the mix...

[@thegrooveblaster4876]

Sue glover and sunny Leslie

[@stephenhowell5611]

Barry St John (a woman), Vicki Brown and Sue & Sunny, some have said Liza Strike was on it but who knows.

[@aaronharvey7523]

Oh wow.. Sunny and Sue... Heard about those girls before.. thanks for the info..

[@stephenhowell5611]

@@aaronharvey7523 they all backed a lot of big names.

[@MarkkuKoljonenwTinja]

:D Markku&Huns :D

[@DONCALD29]

boss

[@r4h4al]

I think he was a great gay singer.

[@somegirls2002]

who is yelling at the beginning?? don't like it. I will take the original of this any day. I do even like how the guitar sounds

[@mumblesslam]

Nobody's forcing you to listen.