Marc had played guitar since the age of 9, but started to pursue music more seriously around 1964, when he became Toby Tyler, covering songs by Bob Dylan, and Dion.
(A track recorded around this time as Mark Feld, "All At Once" has recently been discovered will be released soon.) In his teen years, Marc became known as one of the first "mods". This led him to a brief stint as a model, and he chose to leave school when he was 14 years old. He also played guitar in a band called John's Children. Marc was needed for this group as a 'Pete Townshend' figure, but after 3 months, he left the band.
Together with Steve Peregrin Took, he formed his own duo Tyrannosaurus Rex, which quickly gained a large underground following. After 3 successful albums, Steve Peregrin Took's drug habits and suggestion of doing some of his own songs was enough for Marc to kick him out of the duo. Mickey Finn quickly replaced Steve, and the new duo recorded the album A Beard Of Stars, with Marc replacing Steve's backing vocals on the tracks they already began recording.
On Marc's second album with Finn, he decided to shorten the name of the band to T. Rex, and found fame and chart succes in 1970 with Ride a White Swan.
Following that success, Marc wrote several more top 10 hits and albums, Electric Warrior(1971), The Slider (1972), Tanx(1973), Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow Or a Creamed Cage In August)(1974), Bolan's Zip-Gun(1975), Futuristic Dragon(1976) and the final album
Dandy In the Underworld(1977).
Marc Bolan tried to make it clear during his lifetime that he was NOT to be grouped in the lot called Glam Rock. In 1973, he appeared under the headline "Glam Rock Is Dead: Says Marc" - he felt he was not being treated seriously as an artist, so with Zinc Alloy onward, he moved into a Rock & Soul sound, radically different than what was the musical trend at the time. Many of Marc's fans stayed behind with the Glam movement, but Marc pursued further into less commercial music adventures, with the help of his soul-singer girlfriend, Gloria Jones. Together they had a son, Rolan Bolan, in 1975.
Tragically, Marc died in a car crash on 16 September 1977 in a purple Mini driven by Gloria Jones.
Dance In The Midnight
Marc Bolan Lyrics
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Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight.
Gonna take a chance on this dance
Dance in the midnight, oh yeah.
Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac
Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac.
Gonna take a chance on this dance
Come to my Cadilac, oh yeah.
Gonna take a chance
Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac.
Gonna take a chance
Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac.
In my Cadilac, oh.
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight.
Wanna take a chance, I want this dance.
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
The lyrics to "Dance in the Midnight" by Marc Bolan are a celebration of living in the moment and taking chances. The repeated refrain of "dance in the midnight" encourages the listener to embrace the freedom and excitement of dancing under the stars. The offer to come to Bolan's Cadillac is an invitation to join him in this carefree and spontaneous experience.
The repeated phrase "gonna take a chance on this dance" emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and embracing risks. The line "wanna take a chance, I want this dance" demonstrates Bolan's enthusiasm and willingness to live life to the fullest. The overall message of the song is to enjoy life and live without regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight
Gonna take a chance on this dance
Willingness to take a risk on this dance
Dance in the midnight, oh yeah
Expressing excitement for dancing in the midnight
Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac
Inviting someone to go to the singer's Cadillac
Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac
Inviting someone to go to the singer's Cadillac
Gonna take a chance on this dance
Willingness to take a risk on this dance
Come to my Cadilac, oh yeah
Expressing excitement for going to the artist's Cadillac
Gonna take a chance
Willingness to take a risk
Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac
Confidence in making this dance happen in the Cadillac
Gonna take a chance
Willingness to take a risk
Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac
Confidence in making this dance happen in the Cadillac
In my Cadilac, oh
The singer wants the dance to happen in their Cadillac
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight
Wanna take a chance, I want this dance
Desire to take a risk and dance in the midnight with someone
Contributed by Madison V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
michael foley
I love this song it makes your heart burst with the rays of thousand suns miss him so much😭💕
MOJOPIN1960
Always loved this great song !!! Marc will live forever !
Zinc Alloy
Never got how this never appeared anywhere - a real missed opportunity - would have been a crackin’ single to accompany Zinc Alloy 🎸🎸🎸
Mia L. Bergman
Glam up your life! T. Rex is awesome!
Slicker Bill
No one like Bolan. ....R I P! Great video , thanks
ONE_ HOT_EGG
Thank you, fantastic song & great pics
to go with it. :)
Birgit Calwell
Love this song Marc is so. hot and sexy
He will always live in my heart
Thanks for this video and the many others to enjoy.
marcbolanfan3
lovely , tanx so much!
Sabine Gumprecht
🌹🙏
Bluemoonofmemphis
WoW!!! Awesome Video Sweetheart! All The Cosmic Stars***** to you and My Big Fave! Love and Hugs Phil x