Which Band Did It Better? - T.Rex or The Power Station (Bang A Gong)

[@margix1172]

The late Tony Thompson (Chic drummer) on the Power Station is the force on this great album.

[@armadillotoe]

"The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkle vs. Disturbed. "Turn the Page," by Bob Seger vs. Metalica. "All Along the Watchtower," by Bob Dylan vs. Jimi Hendrix "Vodoo Child," Jimi Hendrix vs Stevie Ray Vaughn

[@danielkinn782]

Check out Dave Matthews version of All along the Watch Tower....it's pretty good

[@calvinwboaz7085]

Metallica's Turn The Page is awful, maybe the worst cover of all time. Nobody will favor their version

[@bobsmith-fp6yz]

After hearing hendrix cover of all along the watch tower. Dylan based all is later performance on that cover. So see if you can find Dylan original version

[@danielscauzilo7211]

lmao, Voodoo Child: SRV vs Hendrix vs Malmsteen

[@ShaunHensley]

All along the Watchtower TSOL

[@mediasawdust2458]

Tony Thompson was all the difference for Power Station. His drum intro to Some Like it Hot is among the best.

[@BarrySlisk]

They were all the difference. All guys were top guys.

[@davidadams2478]

Tony Thompson makes the song.. But I still love Marc...

[@dunhill1]

RIP Tony Thompson

[@vithouse8037]

John Taylor are the mind and god of PS sorry.

[@FernandoRiley]

Never got the proper respect for the label of Supergroup.but indeed they are Robert Palmer was a very popular solo artist in his own right.Tony Thompson came from the group Chic.and finally the funky bass and flying guitar are Andy and John Taylor of Duran Duran

[@dunhill1]

Yes. Great explanation. RIP Tony Thompson

[@House-of-Lords.]

@@dunhill1 And ROBERT PALMER lead singer. (RIP)

[@VeganRebelLove]

Saw Power Station in concert for my 14th birthday. The crowd went CRAZY during this song. Fun fact..Robert Palmer was not the singer who toured with Power Station. It was Michael DeBarres. It was a great show that I won't forget! Fun reaction guys!

[@3YearsApart1613]

Very interesting. Was that disappointing?

[@VeganRebelLove]

@@3YearsApart1613 I was disappointed to hear the news Robert Palmer backed out of the tour. But once seeing Michael DesBarres perform the songs he was phenomenal!! There was a different energy that he brought to the stage. They chose the right person to take the spot for sure👍

[@otakubancho6655]

Hey guys,fun fact,the lead singer of Power Station was Robert Palmer,best known for Addicted to Love.

[@TheAcgtrs]

I hear ya, but I always think of “ Bad case of loving you“ a bit more… But that’s just me.

[@jfs13]

R.i.p.

[@radar0412]

Palmer is better known for "Some like it Hot" by me. LOL!!

[@sammack1564]

Sneakin Sally Thru The Alley is my favorite Robert Palmer song

[@MHomer-mr6ch]

"Some Like It Hot", by the Power Station!! Rocks, too!

[@richardedenfield5167]

That look the girl gives at 8:58 was every single person in the 80s who first heard this.

[@joshuamcneal]

Her reaction tells it all. Like you said, it was mine too. The guys from Duran Duran can rock? Bass solo and crunching guitars? Then the thumping drums, and who was this Robert Palmer guy?

[@3ggshe11s]

The Power Station album came out when I was 14. I loved it then, and it's still one of my favorite records from the '80s. I have great respect for T. Rex, but the Power Station version just rocks so much harder.

[@americanmutt9089]

Either version. Another good song by Power Station is Some Like It Hot.

[@rockAndrolljunkie]

I second that!

[@kenhall6525]

@@rockAndrolljunkie The whole CD is good

[@josephpearce9225]

I preferred PowerStation. More rocking version

[@BarrySlisk]

@munchkin42 Can't sing!? Are you dumb !? Besides there is more to a song than singing.

[@philstone3859]

Yeah, POWER STATION is pretty much a super group.

[@dreadlibrarian]

I like the Power Station version too, and I'm also a big fan of the bass in this one. Their bassist John Taylor (primarily known for Duran Duran) is not given enough credit for his bass work in general, I think. I was around Claire's age when it was new, so it was my first introduction to the song. You guys continue to rock with your videos and your taste in music. Dad is knocking it out of the park with your music education. Keep it up!

[@HD-er2cq]

Bass line was 🔥. Love John Taylor.

[@RichardFriedlaender]

Also the video from The Power Station was excellent..also Tony on the drums..

[@michaell8722]

John Taylor was tutored by his mentor and the album’s producer, Chic founder / bassist, Bernard Edwards. I agree John Taylor really upgraded his skills as a result of his time with Edwards and it shows in this album. Just a tidbit of trivia: Bernard Edwards did the “funky break” bass solo on “Bang a gong”

[@reallife7235]

You had to be driving down the road.....in the 1980's and this song (Power Station version) comes on the radio....in the summer. KZbin is nothing. That was real and it was great. Ditto for when "Some like it hot" or "Harvest for the world", "Lonely tonight" or "Communication" - all on the same album. It's one of the greatest albums ever made.

[@dustinward1084]

Don’t eat your tacos on Wednesday?!?! Lmao you’re a funny little dude.

[@grahamrichardson4532]

One of those rare occasions when the cover is better. I love T. Rex, but the energy in The Power Station version is just incredible. I just love the guitars on it. 🔥

[@williamjordan5554]

Power Station based on production value and the drummer and the bass player.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Well that's 2 votes for the remake. Claire was dancing in her seat and Walker had his facial expressions going strong. Great reaction!

[@backyardscientist4415]

The T-Rex version is amazing, but in my opinion, Power Station added some depth and complexity to the song.

[@davids4313]

With zero soul alas (imo)

[@siats142]

Meh

[@garymorris7472]

Zero soul??? I beg to differ.

[@MARTIN-bd7gm]

@@garymorris7472 its CRAP

[@billfryer5911]

Agree. I like them both, but prefer Power Station.

[@Keith_KC8TCQ]

The Power Station was a "Supergroup" formed by the late and great singer/songwriter Robert Palmer, Drummer Tony Thompson of the band Chic, and members of the band Duran Duran John Taylor on bass and Andy Taylor (they were not related) on guitar

[@TheAcgtrs]

The looks on your faces, this entire reaction were so amazing, and funny... I’d love to see more original/cover reactions. It cool to watch you check out the contrasts in decades, as well as artist interpretations... 👍😎

[@3YearsApart1613]

Props to Grandpa Joe on this one. It was his idea. Looks like we will have to continue this type of series.

[@TheAcgtrs]

3 Years Apart yes, props indeed... Yeah, it’s kind of a unique approach to doing reactions. I haven’t seen it done often, and I think it’d be cool to see. Not all the time, but occasionally... Just my opinion.

[@SearchfortheMeaning]

You guy are troopers for doing these videos. Kudos to you all for letting music be the guiding light in your lives! Music is a wonderful lense for viewing the world.

[@joeldunsmore5159]

Awesome video i will keep watching for sure. I like the Power Station cover better mostly because i heard that one first i didnt even know about T. Rex until i was past my teens. I was a year old when the original was done in 1971 and 14 when the cover was done in 1984. I might have a different opinion of the original if i had heard that one first

[@netrioter]

The video for this song by the Power Station was pretty cool. rip Robert Palmer.There's an extended version that's a lot harder as well

[@rohger1494]

Yes and Tony really brought it with the drums. Rest in peace Tony, Robert and Bernard for his bass influence and producing of the album. Also rest in peace Bernard.. They are missed!

[@whipit4me]

A very powerful line up here.......I was in 7th grade when Power Station released their album. The entire album is great and Andy Taylor really poured out some heavy riffs for this album. Though Andy was Duran Duran's guitarist, with Power Station he flourished. John Taylor also Duran Duran's bassist, he really performed better here than with DD. Tony Thompson....what else can you ask for from a drummer. Rest in peace Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson.

[@michaell8722]

John Taylor was tutored by his mentor and the album’s producer, Chic founder / bassist, Bernard Edwards. I agree John Taylor really upgraded his skills. Just a tidbit of trivia: Bernard Edwards did the funky break bass solo on “Bang a gong”

[@bgpwrddy]

Robert Palmer...what a voice...not a bad solo artist either 🙂 But have to go with T Rex, it's more fluid. Bang A Gong is a term that you'll get when you're older.

[@i.marchand4655]

And when you do get it ... don't tell Grandpa.

[@BarrySlisk]

I'm 45 and I don't get it. I am danish though...So not my native language.

[@philstone3859]

Jon Doe , yeah man, I hold back on clueing them in. They are still kids. They will eventually get the metaphors. Ah, to be young and innocent again. Sigh. ✌️

[@matthewweber3904]

Yeah, the T Rex version seems more slithery, nasty (dare I say sexy?). Robert Palmer doesn't seem to be really singing the lyrics, just using them as a vehicle for his usual emoting. And so many aspects of the Power Station version seem risibly dated to me--the gated & compressed drums, the "punchy" female backing vox, the stuttery sampled beginning...maybe, having lived through the 80s already, I'm just unwilling to relive them.

[@johncoker13]

Oh yeah I keep forgetting Power Station was a Super Group . Very 80's

[@ColinStuart]

Walker, as you get older, this stuff will get more interesting, and enjoyable! I started playing guitar when I was 13, Now I'm a 68 year old grampa man!

[@joeldunsmore5159]

Awesome video i will keep watching for sure. I like the Power Station cover better mostly because i heard that one first i didnt even know about T. Rex until i was past my teens. I was a year old when the original was done in 1971 and 14 when the cover was done in 1984. I might have a different opinion of the original if i had heard that one first. The Power Station features 2 members of a really popular band from the 1980s John Taylor -Bass guitar and Andy Taylor- Guitar from the band Duran Duran, and solo artist vocalist Robert Palmer.

[@saxmania18]

Good song either way, but I do love T Rex

[@falcychead8198]

_Don't eat your tacos on Wednesday_

[@marielacamano4811]

The Power Station for me always ♥️

[@dmgallibond469]

Great to see this. I had considered sending a request to compare an original and cover version of the same song by two different artists. Watch for a future letter unless with such a request. What I respect about the Power Station is that they did the cover version as a new interpretation of the song, and not trying to do a note-for-note cover version like a garage band. Whichever version of this song you like best is a good choice. I am partial to the original, but the Power Station version is also good. It's good to see that you guys have three generations of good musical taste in your family! As your grandma and grandpa said, "Rock on!"

[@1Vettefan]

For me I prefer the Power Station version. Awesome drum sound, Robert Palmer vocals, John Taylor (Duran Duran) bass, guitarist Andy Taylor (also Duran Duran) sounds great. In addition to Power Station he has a solo album called "Thunder" that's really under-rated.

[@eddieboggs8306]

Ever notice how each decade from the 50's through the 70's had a dominant instrument? The 50's the saxophone, the 60's the electronic organ. The 70's squalling lead guitar or guitars. Wish overall young people would rediscover music. Few good groups but far apart. Music today is like cars. No originality. Can't hardly tell one from the other.

[@riveralph3687]

I respect the original but Robert Palmer's voice and Andy Taylor's harder-edged guitar always made this a great 1980s classic/standard! Cool song either way! Some Like It Hot is definitely another Power station must-listen as so many others have said.

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Hippies were more 60's than 70's.

[@pterafirma]

Sort of. Most of what we culturally recall as "the 60's" happened about 1968-72.

[@blondelebanese9922]

@@pterafirma True. I’m an old hippie chick. Inhaling fifty plus years it got me through Covid recovery so far.

[@jagudelo001]

I much prefer Power Station's version as well. The drumming is sick. Tony Thompson was a powerful drummer. Sometimes we just have to admit that remakes can be better than the originals. Great review as always.

[@mmk7340]

Definitely T Rex. Another good one would be No Quarter by Led Zep and Tool.

[@sterlingmarshel6299]

power station for sure -more soul and In your face playing --

[@mattmertens3967]

This is a neat twist with you comparing originals and covers. Powerstation have an advantage as would anyone doing a cover when you can amp it up and have a great bunch of musicians to back you up. both great tunes and both bands have other songs for you to review.

[@dagnabbit6187]

T Rex was the group of the very talented genius Singer Songwriter Guitarist Marc Bolan .Yes he wrote this . He was bigger in his native U.K. than the USA although this was a hit . Marc Bolan has a lot of good stuff . Try the song Jewel and Ride A White Swan . Then do 20th Century Boy and Rapids . Anyway TRex is going into the RocknRoll Hall Of Fame In December I believe . Power Station’s version is passable but not better than the original IMHO

[@davidmondragon2812]

You got to go with T Rex. The original classic.

[@jvidalw]

Eeeeerrrr, nope.

[@BarrySlisk]

@@stevecontini5386 Always!?? Nope!!!

[@intotheblue96]

As they get older they'll probably appreciate the original more. Nothing compares with the magic of Marc Bolan.

[@crazyade9556]

Totally

[@dunhill1]

It's all a matter of personal preference. In high school when The Power Station's version came out, I was hooked and still love it today. I love the heavy hitting drums, groovy bass slaps, and grinding guitar solo.

[@SearchfortheMeaning]

Without a doubt in fact they should do a Marc Bolan Bio viewing! Then actually look at Bowie Brian Wilson etc.... There are tons of inspiring masters. Go guys!

[@coco_bold]

i hope for them this is the last time they hear it, by whomever sings this lousy song.

[@hearditman]

coco lousy song, you been drinking?

[@psychosanity3463]

I love watching you guys react to music I've known and loved for 30, 40 even 50 years. It's nice to know that it still has the power to move and inspire. I still stand by my previous 2 suggestions: A. Monkey Business by Skid Row probably one of the last great songs of pre Nirvana metal. B. Over the Mountain by Ozzy Osbourne Both songs have great guitar work (Claire) and killer bass lines (Walker).

[@rockAndrolljunkie]

Over the Mountain is so underrated! It's a terrific metal song. It's fast, brilliant musicianship and the lyrics are far out! Skid Row's Monkey Business album is arguably their best but it came out at the wrong time because of grunge.

[@markacuna2828]

Nirvana is grunge music

[@psychosanity3463]

Yes Nirvana is grunge but there is no arguing that metal changed drastically in the wake of Nirvana.

[@popgun5247]

Claire's face at 10:35! She realizes what she sees and then can't un-see it. LOL.

[@kellyschneider2545]

Andy Taylor + John Taylor = Delicious!

[@kissmyaxe74]

Amen to that! I've had a crush on John Taylor since I was a kid in the 80s.

[@jamesdipinto1972]

For this song, Power Station much better.

[@funkster007]

Gotta agree. Hard to resist that amped up version from the Power Station. Both versions are classic though.

[@ricardolandaeta8727]

Agree with the bros. The Power Station!!!

[@roddalzell3394]

It's been what, nearly THIRTY years. And I never even noticed the album cover 🤣 😂

[@philstone3859]

Good taste DAD, your picks for the playlists continue to get a head nod from me. I could suggest A LOT. I don’t need to. Maybe every now and then. So far, so good. 👍👊

[@slayerem]

T-Rex obviously.

[@lisagulick4144]

I remember when the original T. Rex version came out - there was nothing like hearing it blasted out of a passing car's radio! That said, Robert Palmer's voice fits the remake nicely...

[@crazexskater]

The power station def rocked this song. But what do you expect when you have a 80's supergroup.

[@minkhollow]

Gotta give this one to T Rex. They and David Bowie (circa Hunky Dory/Ziggy Stardust/Aladdin Sane) basically invented glam rock. Other possible cover adventures: "Hallelujah," Leonard Cohen vs. practically the whole world (Jeff Buckley's version is beautiful); "Lovers in a Dangerous Time," Bruce Cockburn vs. Barenaked Ladies; "(Nothing But) Flowers," Talking Heads vs. Guster (this strays a little outside of your preferred eras, but the latter SMOKES); "Take On Me," a-ha vs. Reel Big Fish.

[@geno1825]

No disrespect towards T-Rex the remake is just lot better with band instruments especially with the funky bass guitar John Taylor from band Duran Duran, Killer guitars from Andy Taylor also from band Duran Duran, Tony Thompson with the awesomeness drumming & Robert Palmer with the way better vocals plus you can dance to it like T-Rex version is the laid back song

[@dBro4769]

I think The Power Station version is a good representation of what the song would have been if it were crafted in the 80's. It's not bad, but while it's music is "fuller" to the ear, it's missing something. If that makes any sense.

[@jeffking291]

It IS missing something. 📻🙂

[@philstone2627]

It's missing Marc bolin

[@stevious7278]

It's missing the essential sensual/sexual persona of Marc Bolan.

[@bobby666666]

The Powerstation has the 80s sound which makes some songs sound false in the sound and is overproduced and forced. The drums are annoying too. The Marc Bolan version is so understated and at the same time has a fullness about it, but does not overdo it.

[@johnharris6676]

Robert Atkin You’re definitely correct being overproduced. Always was a Robert Palmer fan. If they played this live without backing tracks they would never have get the same sound.

[@hmenon2003]

Respect to T-Rex for creating the song, but I like to think The Powerstation took it to the next level, where it was destined to be...

[@33Abbywilt]

That hurt. T. Rex was something special

[@philstone3859]

Go Claire Go! Do you know how hard it is to get a loud, genuine laugh out of me on one of these reaction channels? Big silly smile here! 😆 Thanks sister! I can’t look away either, Classic!!

[@laurad7803]

Sweet Dreams, originally by the Eurythmics, covered by Marilyn Manson.

[@Briansgate]

Power Station, Robert Palmer 'Addicted to Love'

[@Lynchfan88]

T-Rex is classic goodness but the Power Station's version is so, sooo much heavier and more punch!! Listen to Andy Taylor's screaming/barking guitar all over the Power Station version along w/Tony's drum sound, John's bass and Robert's vocal, it's awesome!! R.I.P. Marc Bolan, Robert Palmer, Tony Thompson & Bernard Edwards. It's already a win for me because Claire likes The Power Station version better, lol. Walker's head movements & facial expressions are so awesome, lol. Good work you two!!

[@johnfoster5295]

Oooooh.... The America suggestion is fire. The Yes version is AMAZING. Please consider it for a future comparison/reaction.

[@jeffschielka7845]

The YES version is unbelievable!

[@CliffordLake]

Gotta affirm the comments above.

[@joshuamcneal]

Love your video, this is one of my all time favorite songs. I heard the P.S. version first when it was released, I was 13. Duran Duran was alive and well with my older sister. This was totally different and it blew my mind. I see it took you all of 10 seconds to realize the better version. The original will always be the original, and awesome, but the Powerstation version is played at 11. You can't find a weak link in the band. Tight and loud.

[@zzrydr]

The live TRex studio version is what should of been reviewed here much more fun to watch it done live with the singer Marc Bolen doing his thing

[@3YearsApart1613]

Probably, but is you do one studio, you have to do both studio

[@DoojimanAndTheExploders]

T.REX!! I was 13 as well when i heard the song for the first time. It was at school back in 7th grade, we were watching the movie Billy Elliot. Blew my mind away!

[@CadillacL]

All respect to T-Rex version. Power Station blows it away.

[@LlamaDungeon]

This opens up some fun comparisons: "Roll Over Beethoven" by Chuck Berry vs The Beatles vs Electric Light Orchestra (the album version, not the single) "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran v The Who v Blue Cheer "Where Did Our Love Go" by The Supremes v Soft Cell

[@RandomPau]

Haha! Those are good! I was just thinking that I prefer the original, but some covers are pretty good. You just picked out the songs in which I like the cover versions better. ELO, Blue Cheer & Soft Cell are the ones I prefer.

[@bagelj]

OMG! The gong comment cracked me up! 😂🤣 If you only knew what the gong was

[@dunhill1]

I know what it is but I'm also 50y old

[@robertpatterson784]

I love the Power Station version better, the main reason being Robert Palmer on lead vocals! I discovered him from the Folgers commercial when they used a clip from his song 'Simply Irresistible' haha! Both versions are awesome though! Two different eras of rock'n'roll!

[@backtoback6213]

Let's all take a moment and thank them for knowing how to read in cursive. So thank you for keeping cursive alive.

[@thisworldofwater8017]

I am most impressed by a 13-year-old comfortably using the word "momentarily". Maybe children are the future after all.

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

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[@BarrySlisk]

Must be a mutation :)

[@philstone3859]

ThisWorld OfWater, I’m more impressed with their off the wall, improvised descriptions of how they are interpreting the music. I keep telling DAD to use them for T- shirts. I’m kidda joking because they would be strange, out of context T-shirts and I would probably be the only one to buy them. For example, WALKER: “I don’t think your conscience can give you car keys.” A Z Z TOP reaction. CLAIRE: “I fact checked it in my brain.” I offered to buy these children! Priceless!

[@hearditman]

ThisWorld OfWater Yet many minutes passed and he still made no attempt to use the vouchers!

[@guitarizt68]

Nice changeup from the standard reviews! You should make this a semi-regular occurrence. For the record, I'll qualify myself as having been a kid when the T.Rex version debuted and as cool as is their version, Power Station infused more power (no pun intended) and better production, not to mention superior musicianship into their rendition (that entire album really is underrated and fantastic). Robert Palmer is every bit the accomplished legend as is Marc Bolan and, no, the live T. Rex iteration also cannot touch what Power Station did. Power Station for the clear, DEFINITIVE win - and it ain't even close, folks! Rock on!

[@3YearsApart1613]

We have received a lot of suggestions to do that, so we will definitely do more

[@cerebralfailure8804]

The band Ministry also covered this song, has more of a metal edge, they also covered Black Betty, Radar Love, Mississippi Queen, and Black Sabbath’s Supernaut on the album, Cover Up

[@buckdog225]

Claire and walker close up dance move are hilarious especially walker face expressions

[@Nonconformistwilderbeastman]

Lol when me and my 2 sis's made faces at each other especially in the car with our Dad driving to our summer vacation destination in 60's and early 70's my Dad would say if we kept that up our faces would stay that way lol

[@BobWa6913]

Clair whispering at the beginning - "Hello... Welcome back to our channel." Reminded me of The Central Scrutinizer from Frank Zappa's "Joe's Garage... LOL!!😆 These two are WAY too young for Zappa, I know. 🙄 Reaction at the album cover was priceless! 😆 Dad's getting good with the close-ups! Do more comparisons... This was cool!

[@stevemielke]

Love that you guys reviewed Power Station, especially with Michael Des Barres releasing his autobiography movie Who Do You Want Me To Be? yesterday. The timing couldn't be more perfect.

[@3YearsApart1613]

totally random and unplanned. that is cool that the stars aligned though

[@kennethv5250]

wish youd done the video of t-rex singing this one, always loved how they looked

[@stevespehar2940]

Both versions are great for their eras. I'm a little more partial to the original myself. I love the Power Station album cover analysis lol. This original/ cover theme would be a great Saturday reaction going forward. Reaction Faction! 🎸🍁

[@dougnelsin1480]

This is one of the rare times i like the remake better than the original.

[@scfboulevard7997]

Great video

[@miketscott]

You guys are too much fun! RIP Marc Bolan (T Rex), Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson (Power Station). Both versions are great. Robert Palmer did plenty of cover versions of songs. I'd suggest listening to his version of "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" and the original by Cherelle. Both very different but fantastic.

[@JStarStar00]

One of the greatest Chuck Berry influenced songs.

[@viewfromthehighchair9391]

Good driving tune. Both bands did the song justice. I hadn't realized that Power Station's version was so hard edged but then, I haven't heard it for awhile.

[@lindarichards3195]

The bass in the power station? Uh, yeah...cause you definitely can’t hear the bass in the T. rex version...LOL!

[@tvjeff74]

The Powerstation ,,,,KInda Super group in a way,,Robert Palmer,,The Taylor Boys from Duran Duran Tony Thompson on Drums,,,Now im back at 13 years old again..LOL!!

[@Ruvik2025]

Power station did it better i think as the drums, guitar and other instruments are faster and precidlse and Robert Palmer on vocals. An updated version but i like t-rex but my vote goes to them.

[@geno1825]

Faster upbeat where you can dance to it & older version is like slower but still good to hear

[@jamesfagan4072]

Interesting music trivia fact....the drummer for The Power Station, Tony Thompson, was the drummer on a few songs on Madonna's "Like A Virgin" album. After hearing him play on Power Station, you can clearly hear his drumming style on songs like Material Girl.

[@eddieboggs8306]

Power Station with out a doubt.

[@stevious7278]

T Rex for sure. But then, I would say that...I'm an old fossil. You should check another one of theirs "Children Of The Revolution". p.s. love your work kids.p.p.s. Everywhere else in the world it was called "Get It On'. It was called "Bang A Gong" in the US because there was already a song with that name.

[@crazyade9556]

Ditto

[@robertdavis2421]

The singer's voice is very Robert Palmer esc. This is a great version.

[@Briansgate]

Lead singer of Powerstation was Robert Palmer.

[@robertdavis2421]

Thanks for the info. I didn't know it was him. 👍

[@richardrodriguez2120]

Both are good. Heard the original when I was a kid and then the remake when I was a teenager. Keep it up

[@edsmith3461-z7m]

Meanwhile I'm still thinking.... is a line from Chuck Berry's "Little Queenie".

[@Michael-----]

Play the 11 minute T. Rex Bang A Gong live at Wembley and it wouldn't have been close. Fixed!😋

[@CuteLesbo69]

That version is phenomenal.

[@JulioCarlos69]

Andy solo queria rockear!! es un asesinooo, TOny hace la diferencia, Jhon Mr Bass no desntona y Robert esta perfecto

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Having lived through both decades - 70's as a kid, 80's as a teen - the 2 decades were like 2 different worlds. In the 70's, it was a bit more laid back with the music. Music was much more raw and spontaneous. In the 80's, everything went BIG: the hair, the loud colored clothes, the movies/TV, and the music. Everything was hyper-produced with the digital age that the 80's ushered in. Things backed off a bit from the hyper-focused digital stuff in the 90's with the arrival of 'grunge'.

[@bryancurtis220]

Check out a video of the T Rex version. The keyboard player is a young Elton John before he changed his name.

[@denniseldridge2936]

OK guys, I haven't even watched your video and I gotta say - good one! I had the T-Rex version on vinyl and later the Power Station version, and I can say that I see them almost as completely different songs. This is the mark of a great song, that it can become a whole new experience with every iteration. Now a fun fact: T Rex was originally an "experimental" psychedelic act in the late 60's... and were truly terrible ("Light all the fires it's the king of the rumbling spires..."). It was only in the 70s that they transitioned into a more mainstream rock band, but was cut short by Marc Bolan's car accident. A great loss. And definitely worth seeking out some of his other great songs from those 70's albums. And now, having watched half, I've got a tidbit: You'll notice at the very end, at the fadeout, he sings "Meanwhile, I was still thinkin'." This is taken from an old blues song. This is worth pointing out, as most rock, up until the 80's, was informed by the blues, and in many cases openly ripped off lyrics and chord progressions and licks. Indeed Led Zeppelin were sued over this very thing; certainly the first Zeppelin album is loaded with almost note for note transcriptions of classic blues songs. This is all by way of giving context to a lot of the rock you'll listen to from the 60s and 70s. I agree the at the Power Station version is rather more lively than the original, benefiting from reinterpretation by the amalgamation of musicians of the New Romantic period, and much better production quality. And I'll just add, lastly, that this is a great first song when learning the guitar, as it has only three or four very easy chords, and is mostly all about the rhythm, which is a lot of fun.

[@jimpatton325]

Always enjoy your reactions! If you stick with this theme, I would suggest “Whiskey in a Jar” by Thin Lizzy and Metallica.

[@guitar_noodle]

The 80’s version sounds better. I didn’t even notice the cover art until Claire mentioned it. I thought it was a weird abstract 80’s art lol