Children of the Revolution
Marc Bolan
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Yeah Well, you can bump and grind, it is good for your mind Well, you can twist and shout, let it all hang out But you won't fool the children of the revolution No, you won't fool the children of the revolution, no no no Well, you can tear a plane in the falling rain I drive a Rolls Royce 'cause it's good for my voice But you won't fool the children of the revolution No, you won't fool the children of the revolution, no no no, yeah But you won't fool the children of the revolution No, you won't fool the children of the revolution No, you won't fool the children of the revolution No, you won't fool the children of the revolution, no way, yeah, wow
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13 facts about this song
Song Composition"Children of the Revolution" was written and composed by Marc Bolan, the lead vocalist and songwriter for T. Rex.
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Release DateThis hit was released on 8 September 1972 as a standalone single.
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Studio ProductionThis song was produced by Tony Visconti, who was also Marc Bolan's long-term collaborator.
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Chart Performance"Children of the Revolution" peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's most popular numbers.
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B-SidesThe B-side of the original single release included two other tunes, "Jitterbug Love" and "Sunken Rags."
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Music GenreThe song is a blend of glam rock - a genre Marc Bolan is widely recognized for helping popularize - and folk music influences.
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Film Appearance“Children of the Revolution” was prominently featured in the 2001 film "Moulin Rouge!", performed by Bono, Gavin Friday, and Maurice Seezer.
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Cultural InfluenceThe music video for the song was innovative for its time, featuring Marc Bolan on a tank in London.
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Cover VersionsThis T. Rex number has been covered by several artists, including Elton John, Violent Femmes, and Baby Ford.
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Posthumous RecognitionEven after Bolan's untimely death, "Children of the Revolution" has remained a classic track, often used to represent the 1970s glam rock era in various media outlets.
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LegacyThis song endures as one of Marc Bolan's most recognizable and influential works, and has been praised for its infectious energy and pioneering fusion of glam and folk.
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Album VersionAlthough originally released as a single, "Children of the Revolution" later appeared on the 1972 T.Rex compilation album "Great Hits."
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Children of the Revolution" revolve around the spirit of rebellion and revolution, which resonated with the progressive youth culture of the 1970s. The iconic line "But you won't fool the children of the revolution" remains widely quoted today.
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