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.
I Love To Boogie
Marc Bolan Lyrics
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Jitterbug boogie, Bolan pretty boogie
We love to boogie on a Saturday night
Belinda Mae Fender's got a Cadillac Bone
Jenny's lost her cherry walking
All the way home
The passions of the Earth blasted it's mind
The moon based grind
We love to boogie
We love to boogie on a Saturday night
We love to boogie
High school boogie, jitterbug boogie
We love to boogie on a Saturday night
You rattlesnake out with your tailfeathers high
Jitterbug left and smile to the sky
With your black velvet cape
We love to boogie, we love to boogie
Jitterbug boogie, Bolan pretty boogie
We love to boogie on a Saturday night
And your stovepipe hat
Be-bop baby the dance is where it's at
I love to boogie
Yes I love to boogie on a Saturday night
I said I love to boogie, I love to boogie
Jitterbug boogie, I love to boogie
I love to boogie on a Saturday night
I love to boogie
"I Love to Boogie" by Marc Bolan is a fun and lively song that celebrates dancing, particularly on Saturday nights. The first verse expresses Bolan's love for the jitterbug boogie and how it makes him feel pretty. It sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is filled with joyful energy and enthusiasm.
The second verse mentions two women: Belinda Mae Fender and Jenny. Belinda Mae Fender is described as having a Cadillac bone, which is a reference to her smooth and elegant style. In contrast, Jenny has "lost her cherry walking all the way home," which suggests she's wild and carefree. The last two lines of the verse talk about how the passions of the earth have affected the women, making them ready for the moon based grind. This could be a reference to the space age and the idea of exploring new frontiers, both literally and metaphorically.
The chorus throughout the song repeats the sentiment that they love to boogie, particularly on Saturday nights. The third verse mentions a rattlesnake with its tailfeathers high and a be-bop baby in a stovepipe hat, both of whom are dancing and enjoying themselves. The verse talks about smiling to the sky and wearing a black velvet cape, which evokes an image of theatricality and showmanship.
Overall, "I Love to Boogie" is a love letter to dancing and the freedom it brings. The imagery is playful and imaginative, and the joy and excitement of the song are infectious.
Line by Line Meaning
We love to boogie, we love to boogie
We enjoy dancing and having a good time, especially with jitterbug and Bolan's pretty boogie.
Jitterbug boogie, Bolan pretty boogie
We particularly love dancing to jitterbug boogie and Bolan's pretty boogie.
We love to boogie on a Saturday night
Our favorite time to boogie is on a Saturday night.
Belinda Mae Fender's got a Cadillac Bone
Belinda Mae Fender has a beautiful and flashy Cadillac car.
Jenny's lost her cherry walking all the way home
Jenny lost her virginity on her way back home.
The passions of the Earth blasted it's mind
Earth's strong energy and emotions influenced the mind.
Now it's neat sweet ready for the moon based grind
Now the mind is organized, pleasant, and ready for some dancing on the moon.
High school boogie, jitterbug boogie
We love dancing to high school boogie and jitterbug.
You rattlesnake out with your tailfeathers high
You dance fiercely and confidently, shaking your tailfeathers high.
Jitterbug left and smile to the sky
You dance with quick movements and smile towards the sky.
With your black velvet cape
You are wearing a black and luxurious velvet cape.
Be-bop baby the dance is where it's at
The dance is the best place to be, especially with Be-bop music.
I love to boogie
I really enjoy dancing and having fun.
Yes I love to boogie on a Saturday night
Especially on a Saturday night, I love dancing and having a good time.
Jitterbug boogie, I love to boogie
I particularly love dancing to jitterbug boogie.
I love to boogie on a Saturday night
Again, I really love dancing and having fun on a Saturday night.
Lyrics Β© Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@valeriehenderson241
I just love this song
@karlbillinger9945
You like Webb pierce βTeenage Boogieβ
@darlahaines6928
Wishing Marc would've lived long enough to sing duets with Hank Williams Jr., who recorded Born to Boogie around 1988-89.
@paultuley3305
I wonder what chuck berry would of thought of this ?
It's spectacular
@harrietbond975
Miss you and your feel good music Marc. X
@risahall554
me too x
@printluxberlin693
I love to Boogie on saturday night!
@jamesmcguire3130
I love Mark bolan
@keithtaylor7171
Supersonic Boogie! Whoo!
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