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.
Hot Love
Marc Bolan Lyrics
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And she's not very old, ah, ah, ah
Well, she's my woman of gold
And she's not very old, ah, ah, ah
I don't mean to be bold, but may I hold your hand
Well, she ain't no witch
And I love the way she twitch, ah, ah, ah
And I love the way she twitch, ah, ah, ah
I'm a laborer of love in my Persian gloves, ah, ah, ah
Well, she's faster than most
And she lives on the coast, ah, ah, ah
Well, she's faster than most
And she lives on the coast, ah, ah, ah
I'm her two penny prince and I give her hot love, ah, ah, ah
Take it down on me, mama
Ow, aw, ah
Well, she ain't no witch
And I love the way she twitch, ah, ah, ah
Well, she ain't no witch
And I love the way she twitch, ah, ah, ah
I'm her two penny prince and I give her hot love, ah, ah, ah
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
Ooh
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
Ooh, yeah
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
Ooh
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
Ooh
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
Ooh
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
Ooh
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
La la la, la la la la
Ooh
The song "Hot Love" by Marc Bolan is a playful and upbeat love song that celebrates the singer's passion and desire for his woman of gold. The lyrics reveal a sense of infatuation with the woman, which is emphasized by the repetition of "ah, ah, ah" after mentioning her beauty and youth. Despite his desire, he still asks for permission to hold her hand, demonstrating a sense of respect and gentleness.
Bolan's admiration for his woman is reinforced by his vivid descriptions of her physical attributes, such as her twitch that he loves, and how she is faster than most as she lives on the coast. The singer also takes pride in himself as he refers to himself as a "laborer of love" clad in Persian gloves, reinforcing the playful tone of the song. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is giving his love to the woman generously and selflessly, being her "two penny prince" and providing her with "hot love."
Line by Line Meaning
Well, she's my woman of gold
She is the love of my life, someone who is special and valuable to me like gold.
And she's not very old, ah, ah, ah
Despite her young age, she has captured my heart and attention.
I don't mean to be bold, but may I hold your hand
I am attracted to her and would like to express my affection by holding her hand.
Well, she ain't no witch
She is not someone to be feared or avoided, but rather someone I find appealing and approachable.
And I love the way she twitch, ah, ah, ah
Her movements and mannerisms captivate and intrigue me, and I am drawn to her because of them.
I'm a laborer of love in my Persian gloves, ah, ah, ah
I am willing to work hard to demonstrate my love for her, as symbolized by my willingness to wear my best gloves in her presence.
Well, she's faster than most
She is lively, energetic, and perhaps even daring, standing out from others around her.
And she lives on the coast, ah, ah, ah
She resides in a beautiful and exotic location on the coast, which enhances her already-charming personality.
I'm her two penny prince and I give her hot love, ah, ah, ah
Despite the fact that I may not be wealthy or powerful, I offer her my heart and my affection, which burns like a fiery passion between us.
Take it down on me, mama
I am ready and willing to receive her affection and attention, and I am eager to explore what the future holds for us.
La la la, la la la la
These words represent a musical interlude, giving us time to contemplate and savor the emotions of the song.
Ooh
This expression of excitement underscores the overwhelming emotions expressed throughout the song.
Lyrics © NORTH HUDSON MUSIC
Written by: MARC BOLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tamif.3355
We grew up with the Best Music.
I still listen to alot of them.
I never get sick of them.
They are all still great to this day!
I am happy I grew up at a great time!
We didnt need cell phones or computers.
And yet we rarely got bored.
I would love to go back in time for just 1 day.
That would be a rush! 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤😂
@lescrowe1273
What a masterpiece, who’s still with me in 2022, the 70s were the best
@suecole5543
Me love marc Bolan ❤
@johnstones7484
Me, got married in 1973 still with my wife.
@suecole5543
@@johnstones7484 Aww perfect
@danieljohnson5726
I’m 66 & remember hearing this song when I was 17. Me & my friends were kicking back, getting high & not a worrying about a thing. Enjoy Life.
@dorisstaedtler9944
ME Germany‼️👍
@ArleneMulligan-zf7yh
I'm so bloody sad listening to this,I wish I could go back to 1970. I'm 67 going on on 17😢😢😢
@naughtydevil3285
A song that is 52 years old but STILL sounds fresh in 2023…..T Rex is Timeless👍👍
@32446
Who is here in 2023? this is the best song ever
@ndhan72
The best song ever written and recorded is "Soolaimon/Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" from Neil Diamond's album Hot August Night.