20th Century Boy
Marc Bolan & T. Rex, T. Rex
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Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good Everybody says it's just like rock 'n' roll I move like a cat, charge like a ram, sting like a bee Babe I'm want to be your man Well it's plain to see you were meant for me, yeah I'm your boy Your twentieth century toy Friends says it's fine, friends says it's good Everybody says it's just like rock 'n' roll Fly like a plane, drive like a car, hold out your hand Babe I'm want to be your man Well it's plain to see you were meant for me, yeah I'm your toy Your twentieth century boy Twentieth century toy I want to be your boy Twentieth century toy I want to be your boy Twentieth century toy I want to be your boy Twentieth century toy I want to be your boy Friends say it's fine, friends say it's good Everybody says it's just like rock 'n' roll I move like a cat, charge like a ram, sting like a bee Babe I'm gonna be your man But it's plain to see you were meant for me, yeah I'm your toy Your twentieth century boy Twentieth century toy I want to be your boy Twentieth century toy I want to be your boy Twentieth century toy I want to be your boy Twentieth century boy I want to be your toy
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Release Information"20th Century Boy" was released by Marc Bolan's band, T. Rex, in 1973. It was released as a standalone single, not part of any album.
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Different VersionsThere are a few different versions of "20th Century Boy." The band recorded it in December 1972, but some versions include an alternate vocal by Bolan and different mixes.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song quickly climbed the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number three. It remained on the chart for a total of 11 weeks.
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Lyrics OriginThe song's lyrics, written by Bolan, are thought to reflect his beliefs in reincarnation, astral planes, and magical spells. His interest in mysticism and mythology frequently influenced his lyrics.
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Cover Versions"20th Century Boy" has been covered by various artists including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Def Leppard, Placebo and also featured in the film Velvet Goldmine.
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Animation UseThe song was used in a Fruit Gushers commercial, a Pixar short about a boy with superpowers, and a 2007 video game commercial for Destroy All Humans!
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RecognitionThe song is often considered as one of the greatest glam rock songs.
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Final Live PerformanceThis song was the last to be performed live by Bolan on the television show "Marc" before his untimely death in a car accident in 1977.
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Re-chartingThanks to its use in a commercial for Levi's jeans, the song was reissued in 1991 in the UK and charted at No. 13.
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Album ExclusionDespite its success, "20th Century Boy" was not included on 1973's "Tanx," the T. Rex album that was released around the same time.
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