BEEN AWHILE!| FIRST TIME HEARING T.Rex - Hot Love REACTION

[@LJ-ze6ro]

My sister loved T-Rex and marc bolan in her teens and 20s ..we played this as she left her funeral service when her four nephews lifted her coffin to her place of rest .Bless you Eve .❤

[@DianaJG8]

Sympathies on the loss of your sister. I lost my little sister a few years ago so I understand your pain. (((HUGS)))

[@nixonradio]

It's impossible to convey how much he meant to his many many many many fans. To this day, 45 years later, people still leave flowers and tributes at the place where he was killed. Love Marc forever ❤

[@rmaturana]

T-Rex one of the most influential bands ever. He died too young. So many goods songs

[@deckofcards87]

The band's unique sound, Marc Bolan's charisma. RIP. There will never be another like T-Rex.

[@martinwebb1681]

He was one of a kind. A true legend.

[@Renkk17]

T-Rex - 20th Century Boy!

[@RightTurnClyde]

Such a banger

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

They had so many great songs, but classic rock radio only plays one T. Rex song: “Get It On (Bang A Gong)”. I used to listen to a radio station in the UK many years ago which plays so many of their hit songs. That’s how I discovered so much of their music.

[@trevorhope8447]

A must.

[@robertwhite3992]

Very nice17

[@kbusby4824]

This!!

[@RightTurnClyde]

Love this track. Always takes me back to when I saw Bowie at the Milton Keynes Bowl. He played this over the PA after his show ended and the whole crowd filed out arm in arm and hand in hand singing along 'La la la la la la la'. Epic moment. Marc Bolan is a legend. Great songwriter, and he and David Bowie were good friends. I always appreciated that nod of respect from Dave (who I saw live 6 times). What an era that was.

[@phillipwalker6517]

I was at that show. It was a sweltering day. Not a great venue in that weather.

[@jackielouise7538]

That's a great memory. Thanks for telling us, I love it 😊

[@randydebower8240]

Best album by T.Rex has got to be Electric Warrior --loaded with killer tunes!!

[@robertburke5354]

Fantastic album. I still have the vinyl.

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

That was my first 8 track.

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Good album for sure but my favorite is "The Slider".

[@ReverseWingover]

Loved Electric Warrior, Monolith is the track of the album for me. Played loud in a darkened room it takes me back to times and places I barely remember..

[@brettcurtis5710]

Got it in one! Stillhave my vinyl copy from 1972!

[@suemcglone2151]

Can't overestimate the impact that Marc Bolan had on music at the time. And can't help but wonder what he would have achieved if he'd been with us longer. A couple of T-Rex songs feature in the movie 'Billy Elliot' which you should *definitely* add to your movie channel if you haven't seen it (you won't regret it).Anyway, the tracks are, 'I Love to Boogie' & 'Cosmic Dancer.' Both great songs for different reasons.

[@ryanr5319]

Truthiness Sue!

[@EireannAnnie]

oh yes! please watch Billy Eliot the film

[@lynnejamieson2063]

I suggested the same on their reaction to Town Called Malice. I definitely think they’d love it once the got their ears tuned to the accents.

[@EireannAnnie]

@@lynnejamieson2063 Also think they would like The Comedy Film, The Full Monty , some good music in that film too.

[@lynnejamieson2063]

@@EireannAnnie there is a Full Monty follow series coming to Disney+ in the next couple of weeks too.

[@caseyaltorf2317]

Bowie's "Lady Stardust" is said to be about Marc Bolan. RIP to both genius artists.

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

Both my loves!!

[@charlesdailly7835]

Bowies Lady Stardust is about Marc, he was Lady Stardust. His picture would be projected behind Bowie during the song in Bowies early concerts.

[@vmax4steve524]

The Prettiest Star was about Marc not Lady Stardust and Marc played guitar on Bowie's original version.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

T Rex is one of my favorites. So many great songs. But the ultimate for me is The Slider. So incredible!!!

[@dharris8849]

The Slider & Cosmic Dancer…are my favorites!

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@brianherrington7226]

Oh yeah and when I’m sad…. I slide

[@poop_knife]

Electric Warrior & The Slider are two of the best albums by anyone ever.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

@@poop_knife I totally agree with you, I play them all the time!

[@jameshunter7303]

This song was not a hit in the US but a huge one in the UK. The T Rex rabbit hole is pretty deep. Try out “children of the revolution” next

[@russallert]

The high background vocals were sung by Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman (AKA Flo & Eddie), who were the frontmen for The Turtles and for the early 70s incarnation of The Mothers Of Invention.

[@shurur9643]

Didn't know that about Flo and Eddie! Thanks!

[@susanlane8803]

After all these years, we still miss Marc Bolan and the music he would have created, my absolute glam rock favourite, another wonderful person take to early from us. Still rocking Marc!!!

[@stevehamilton8824]

T-Rex influenced so many rock bands and artists. Their style and sound were so unique and they made classic songs. Love this song.

[@kevinmcfarlane2752]

One of those songs that manages to be both very simple and very good. That’s a hard feat to pull off. 👍

[@cabdriveruk]

"Hot Love" by English glam rock band T. Rex, released as a standalone single on 12 February 1971 by record label Fly. It was the group's first number one on the UK Singles Chart, where it remained at the top for six weeks beginning on 20 March 1971.

[@10thdoctor15]

What a treat! Great to have more glam rock on the channel. Definitely listen to more T. Rex.

[@debbicook1584]

Marc Bolan the lead singer and David Bowie are credited with being the pioneers of Glam Rock in the really early 70's

[@emmahowells8334]

Love T- REX awesome band, lead singer is called Mark Bolan, other great songs of theirs are, I love to Boogie, 20th century boy, Telegram sam, Children of the revolution, Metel Guru, Ride a white swan. All awesome songs of theirs.😎🎸🎵👌

[@WhatAboutThemApples]

Not as big as some of his other hits but I like Laser Love

[@emmahowells8334]

@@WhatAboutThemApples They don't have to be big hits to be good songs.

[@jonathanmaybury5698]

Jeepster was the best. They also did a song called Thunderwing. It was a B side. But should have been an A side.

[@stevenorthwick2480]

Great list! I'd add Cosmic Dancer

[@grahamscoffield4283]

@@stevenorthwick2480 Tony Visconti’s string arrangement is awesome on this

[@billmorris8358]

Today you’ve heard two of the BIGGEST British glam rock bands of the 70s in Sweet and T Rex. All your short of is Slade for the triple crown!

[@lynnhamps7052]

Named my eldest son after Marc...Taken far far too young..RIP Cosmic Dancer....Keep a little Marc in your heart! 💖💖💖🇬🇧💖💖💖

[@iangudgin6536]

20th Century Boy is my favourite T.Rex track

[@jackbrooks5487]

Another great reaction. Thank you. Amber will absolutely love Children of the Revolution. Jeepster is also a favorite of mine.

[@suemcglone2151]

Yes, missed Children of the Revolution off my suggestions - but you're right, *Amber* will love it (being an honorary child of the 70s and all!).

[@robertburke5354]

T Rex were hot in the early 1970's (almost worldwide, except for the USA). Marc Bolan (RIP) was a genius.

[@MrPunkmoon]

Get It On was their only US major hit peaking at number 10. Strangely only after it was renamed Bang a Gong.

[@marcdolley8013]

I was a huge fan of T Rex in my teenage years and saw them in concert. When lead singer Marc Bolan tragically died in a car accident in 1977, I changed the spelling of my first name to Marc and it's been that way ever since. Such a great talent to lose far to early. Please do I Love To Boogie.

[@reden375]

Fun Fact: The high girly voices were done by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan formerly of The Turtles.

[@KenRoerden]

You hit the trifecta today. Three amazing songs from 1971-1972. I haven't heard Hot Love for a long time. Me And You And A Dog Named Boo and Little Willy were always playing on the radio and our record players. Keep on listening to these great songs. More T.Rex suggestions from me are Jeepster, Mambo Sun and 20th Century Boy.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-"uh huh"- 🤘

[@AP-gb3eh]

Marc Bolan’s voice is a vibe in itself T Rex a great band. Not exactly a deep song but I always enjoy a visit with them. ❤️😎☮️

[@TigerRogers0660]

One of those songs where the outro is twice as long as the main song!!!!

[@paulboudreau3754]

I'm a big T-Rex fan but this is a song I don't hear too often. Of course it's still fire.

[@spud912]

This takes me right back, I was 10 years old in 1971 and first heard it at probably the first ever Disco I went to 👍🎶🎵

[@janethernandez724]

👏👏 I am so happy you reacted to this song because I vaguely remember as I am watching your reaction, I was barely 6 yrs. old when this was out so it has been a long while for me and after listening to it again, I love this song! I need to find it and add it to my playlist! I am so glad you like it too! ☮ and 💕

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Jeepster" !!

[@KimSimful]

Jeepster and Bang a Gong are my favorites!

[@Spiderific]

"Children Of The Revolution" is my favorite T.Rex song. It was also covered by the Violent Femmes. ✌️

[@dariowestern]

Also by Ke$ha. She totally slayed it - go and take a listen. 🙂

[@johnnyc3298]

"T REX - RIDE A WHITE SWAN" 😍❤️👍🇬🇧

[@peterflynn2111]

My Fave T Rex song and their biggest hit here in Australia

[@simonround2439]

I was given a cassette player for my 8th birthday along with a compilation tape of the year's hits, including this classic. This was the soundtrack to my childhood.

[@seancolenso6051]

I have so many favorite T-Rex songs! Ride a white swan was my childhood favorite ❤

[@jean-marcevans1439]

Fun fact. The producer of this song sauf that the repetition of the lalalas was their Hey Jude moment.

[@martylawrance]

Tyrranothaurus Rex, later abbreviated to T Rex, didn't have a bad record. Listen to them all you won't be disappointed, also you will continue to take me back to my youth. Ride a White Swan was one of the best

[@philhartley678]

Saw T-Rex in 1973, it was brilliant. Marc Bolan was a master.

[@craigplatel813]

Live version with all the glitter girls in the audience really kick it up several notches.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Hey Amber and Jay! I just wanted to say how happy and excited I am to see you both listening to this song today. Many years ago I discovered an Internet radio station based out of the UK that played many of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s songs. “Hot Love” was one of them and it truly was love at first listen. One of those jams you want to turn up all of the way and just get lost into the music. I hope you get to check out more of their stuff. You both always deliver on giving the people what they want. 🙏❤️

[@BGNOLA]

As far as 70s Glam goes "Virginia Plain" by Roxy Music is another classic

[@danw1374]

I absolutely adore Roxy Music, particularly their early stuff with Brian Eno.

[@kbusby4824]

He's a dandy of the underworld. RIP Marc Bolan.

[@louisb5563]

Yes, "20th Century Boy"OFFICIAL VIDEO...that and "Mambo Sun" 1972 "live" performance! (If you're ok with seeing "credits" scrolling at the end of his TV performance) It features "Bass and Boogie Groove" with attitude in his strutting! 🤘🏻

[@15Anime4Ever15]

RIP Marc Bolan, can only imagine what amazing things he might have produced and accomplished if he hadn't been taken from us so damn young.

[@markpenley]

Love is like oxygen sweet is there best song

[@robbielux8353]

Very influential band..great reaction!

[@GerardMcCabe-sh2xv]

You could always tell how popular a song was when it became part of the football terrace songs and chants back then. Even today the Na Na ……. chorus is still sung.

[@merlinhotspurs]

I’ve been a T.Rex fan since 1970. Very underestimated band ever. Bolan was a genius!

[@martinwebb1681]

He sure was.

[@cassyharrison3592]

That was a great tune! Hey, speaking of summer vibes, Nat King Cole had a really happy summer song, called Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer. Lots of fun to listen to.

[@corncobsandtobacco9178]

You guys should check out "The Stray Cat Strut" by the Stray Cats. It's very rockabilly and funky at the same time. Will definitely get you two bopping in your seats.

[@MichaelLynch1]

T Rex were my first introduction into music when i was around 8 9 yrs old, living in London heard them so much on the radio, even tho my dad who was playing Frank Sinatra , i found my 1st love in music Marc Bolan was a genius writer , they were more popular than The Beatles at one time in The UK facts

[@dianem8544]

Oh, what a cool coincidence! Hey Jay, you know who cites T. Rex as a big influence? Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. More Leppard!

[@Scorpion-Gamer82]

T-Rex was my Dads favourite band, this was his favourite T-Rex song. I lost him in August, but he would be in his element watching this reaction.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

BILLY ELLIOT movie is now a must watch guys👍👍 Full of T-Rex tunes...& its a great movie indeed! 🙂 ✌️♥️

[@terrybangley5416]

You guys need to listen to “the stylistics”. Lots of hits , surprised no one has bought them up yet, “betcha by golly wow” “rock and roll baby” “stone in love with you” and lots more , awesome group

[@PeterJPickles]

Mad fact, lead singer Marc Bolans son never knew him as he died young, he only found out his dad was famous at 16yrs old when he passed a record shop and seen his dads face, then his mum confessed she'd kept it secret to protect him.

[@williamwallace5857]

Glad you guys enjoyed that. May I suggest an Elton John doubler called 'We All Fall In Love Sometimes/Curtains' from the album 'Captain Fantastic & The Brown Dirt Cowboy.' I say 'doubler' because the first track segues seamlessly into the next and therefore can't (or shouldn't) be seperated. There is a version with lyrics here on KZbin.

[@chrismcdonagh688]

Marc Bolan was years ahead of his time and we lost him way too soon. I often wonder what he would have done and how much more he would have influenced music if not for his untimely death.

[@martinwebb1681]

Yes a tragic loss. although Marc even said himself in an interview that he knew he would never make old bones and that he would die young.

[@mikegateley8405]

T-Rex were an awesome band in the 70s 👍🎼🎙🎸🍺

[@fenderchamp8241]

The TRex that always tripped me out was Elemental Child. So different.

[@TRexMetalGuru]

The greatest chorus of all time

[@jameskneubuhl9115]

Around 1971, T Rex were HUGE in England but most Americans just didn't get it. They had one big American hit with "Get It On (Bang A Gong)" but that was it for them in this country. The only big acts from the British glam rock movement to crack America were David Bowie, and to a lesser extent The Sweet and Mott The Hoople. T Rex and Slade only had cult followings in the USA.

[@Jukebox45s]

Gary Glitter had a couple of top 40 hits in the States.

[@vmax4steve524]

Bowie only cracked america when he dropped Ziggy and went blue eyed soul with Young Americans. Men in make up and womens clothing didn't go down well in fundamentalist christian america until the 80's with Motley Crue and co.

[@joeboy5791]

This is a great track so if you like this try listening to I Love to Boogie and Ride a White Swan. Marc Bolan shared a flat with David Bowie and mentored him and actually gave Bowie his break on British TV. T-Rex had around 20 hits and a big star in the UK when he was killed in a car crash driving head-on into a tree.

[@martinwebb1681]

He of course was not driving, it was his girlfriend at the wheel. Sadly Marc knew he would never make old bones, he said as much in an interview.

[@kenryan-mt2su]

I'm 65 now and still love Marc bolan

[@tinamiles9328]

glam rock at its best , so sad he died so young before he had the chance to reach full potential , he has a son called rolan bolan who at the same age of his dad in the 70s ,was the splitting image of him. the strangest thing about marcs death was he never learnt to drive , so his girlfriend was driving the mini when it hit a tree killing marc . september 1977

[@SuperDancingdevil]

That’s my Ringtone! , It’s a memory from when I was a kid age 11 my Mother loved the Song and played it a lot on our Record player, Thanks for reacting to it.

[@martinhancock3771]

Guys. Thanks for your fantastic channel. Next T.Rex song that you select to react to has to be…. 20th CENTURY BOY

[@dariowestern]

It's a crime that T-Rex had never really conquered America except for "Get It On". Marc Bolan was a major influence on artists like KISS and Prince as well as David Bowie and The Sweet. Go go glaaam rock!! :-D

[@josephgallagher945]

Marc Bolin had his own TV show in the 70's. 👍

[@funkmeyer4614]

T REX!!!!! 'cosmic dancer', 'bang a gong', both great. And cosmic dancer opens the movie (hint, hint) 'Billy Elliot'. ❤️

[@jameshouston2174]

And ends with Ride a White Swan…..

[@funkmeyer4614]

@@jameshouston2174 had to love 'children of the revolution'

[@brendanfromireland]

"20th Century Boy", "Cosmic Dancer" and "Metal Guru"

[@derbyphoter]

Can never decide which is my favourite. Hot love or get it on, both monster hits back in the day, love them both. This I believe, was no 1 in the UK for 8 weeks solid.

[@Robbie3004]

This is the classic performance, from the BBC's weekly pop programme Top of the Pops, where Marc Bolan "invented" Glam Rock simply by putting some glittery make-up beneath his eyes! (The make-up was his stylist's idea). Typically, the Beeb wiped the master tapes but luckily this performance survives because it was used on German TV who were much better at maintaining an archive. The dancers are TOTP's resident dance troupe Pan's People who would usually perform when an artist was unable to appear in the studio but also did extras like this. T Rex performed Hot Love for a second time on TOTP and that also survives. Pan's People also appear again, this time not in costume, leading a group of audience members.

[@stephennesbitt6059]

Fantastic song,Hot love has stayed with me since early childhood!

[@sandrabeaumont9161]

Another great band you might like ( I think the name may draw you) is "Mott The Hoople", with Ian Hunter.

[@RugbyLeaguePassport]

Glam rock had a real cool attitude

[@jackielouise7538]

I love Marc Bolan and T Rex. It takes me back to my teenage years and all the great music we enjoyed back then. He was very talented and it's just so sad that his life was tragically cut short. Gotta love those lyrics, though - 'Well, she ain't no witch And I love the way she twitch' and 'Well, she's faster than most And she lives on the coast'. I read somewhere that he was more interested in whether they rhymed than if they made sense. I don't know how true that is, but it's a great song and a great grove and it was a hit in the charts here too giving him his first No 1 😊

[@kathyblackwell4108]

Love Marc Bolon and T- Rex ❤

[@mikeconway9103]

Have you considered occasionally doing one long form song in lieu of three shorter ones? I would recommend Low Spark of High Heeled Boys by Traffic, Pirates by ELP or the shortened concert version of Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull.

[@tcpm]

There’s also Arlo Guthrie’s Alice’s Restaurant.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Definitely Low Spark, such a great groove!

[@nicolehutchins4531]

This is reminiscent of a lot of the rock coming out at that time. Mainly becaause Marc Bolan was such a force. His vocal Style everywhere in his contemporaries like Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Freddy Merch, Jagger, etc.

[@peterfromgermany2431]

One of the Biggest Glam Rock Bands. Germany Fells in Love with T.Rex. Interested that there are no Reactions to two other Big Glam Rock Groups. „Gary Glitter- Rockn Roll Part two“ or to „Mud - Tiger Feet“.

[@Wasted_Talent007]

"Planet Queen" and "The Motivator" are really good by this band as well.

[@poop_knife]

More people need to hear "The Motivator."

[@biriyaniferrari165]

No 1 for MONTHS in the UK. Utterly brilliant. RIP Marc

[@timoteo950]

Request "20th Century Boy" in studio version. Infectious hook or guitar riff imo.

[@PDXFilmmongers]

Another 70's band to check out -- Mott The Hoople. They did a David Bowie cover of "All The Young Dudes." Check it out. Also "Ballad of Mott The Hoople." :)

[@Russ-gy7tx]

You now listen to T Rex, now react to Joe Tex “Show Me” released in 1968, and “I Gotcha” released in 1972. You’ll love ‘em

[@KenRoerden]

I Gotcha is one of my favorites. Made it up to #2 on American Top 40.

[@Russ-gy7tx]

@@KenRoerden i agree, I used to get a kick out the song. It’s a must listen!

[@erickent3557]

So glad you "got" his vibe! I always loved his "Jeepster"

[@exley8100]

Don't know if you done this one. "Jeepster" is a great fun song by T-Rex.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

The riff is from an old Roy Rogers/ Happy Trails cowboy song .Van Halen even covered it ..check out Jeepster by TRex

[@Max-wl7jn]

You guys really are my favourite reactors! I would recommend any and all T.Rex songs, but my personal suggestion of what to eventually react to - Sniff ‘n’ the Tears - Drivers Seat, a great song from a great album 😊

[@Max-wl7jn]

Like the comment if you would also like that song

[@akahina]

One of the best from the era. Sorely missed.

[@coot1925]

You got that summer vibe. The band at the Holliday camp my family and I used to go to every year when I was a kid used to play this. It will always remind me of Selsey on the south coast. Big nostalgia trip for me, so thanks. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@renecasillas1308]

You guys to listen to Relax by Frankie goes to Hollywood

[@janethernandez724]

Ha! Right, soon after they reacted to the Divinyls they should react to "RELAX" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood! IF they do react to that one, I do hope they react to the 'LAZER Beam" one, the cleaner version video original of that song, and not the other original version which would be considered too risqué for them to watch. I never watched it before until someone else reacted to it. Surprised me big time! Jay and Amber MIGHT blush a lot! We shall have to wait and see.

[@helindove2237]

Great recommendation! Relax should definitely be on their list. It's such a banger! Laser version is indeed the best for the channel. Both the official video and the Body Double video are too suggestive!

[@jamesdamiano8894]

Check out "Metal Guru". A couple more songs similar to this one are "Celebrate Summer", "Ride A White Swan""Sing Me A Song", "Love Drunk". He has some strange lyrics in quite a few of his songs, one is a simple yet catchy song is "New York City". I'd love to see Jays face on that one-lol. I know the story on it but it would be fun watching you two hear it and wondering what it's about.

[@paulnilsson3058]

Fantastic song. RIP Marc Bolan.

[@michaelraynor6927]

Great 70s band, you've not done The MARMALADE yet, "Reflections" and "Baby make it soon" both good tunes. Also PICKETY WITCH , songs "Same old feeling" and "Sad old kind a Movie" ❤

[@poop_knife]

"Reflections" kills me every time I hear it. "I See the Rain" is another great Marmalade song.

[@uwescholer8791]

Welcome to the world of Glam Rock, you did T. Rex and The Sweet now looking for Slade and Gary Glitter, so fun and catchy 😊

[@67Pepper]

T-Rex and Sweet on the same day!!! Such a shame that Marc didn't make it to his 30th b'day.

[@soulgalorememories9921]

SLADE - “Tak’ me bak ‘ome” is a must…classic seventies