London Boys

Marc Bolan, T. Rex

About London Boys

"London Boys" is a song by English glam rock act T. Rex. It was released a single in 1976 by record label T. Rex Wax Co. The track was not released on an album, but was originally intended to feature in Bolan's aborted rock operas The London Opera and Billy Super Duper.


Year:
1999
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Oh yea we`re the London boys
Oh yea we`re the London boys
Oh yea we`re the London boys
Oh yea we`re the London boys
Do you remember
Going to Petticoat Lane
With all the conceptions
Moving in your brain
Oh yea we`re the London boys
Oh yea we`re the London boys
Don`t you remember that we`re just the London boys
Oh yea we`re the London boys
Mighty mean mod king
Dressed like fame
London to Brighton
And then back again
Changing life`s patterns
To get to the top
And when you get up there
You don`t know if you`re there or what

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T. Rex

T. Rex were a British rock band, formed in 1967 by singer/songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex, releasing four underground folk albums under the name. Tony Visconti (their producer for several albums) claimed in a documentary on the band that he had taken to using the abbreviated term "T. Rex" as a shorthand, something that initially irritated Bolan, who gradually came around to the idea and officially shortened the band's name to "T. Rex" at roughly the same time they started having big hits (shortly after going electric). more »

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Written by: MARC BOLAN

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"London Boys" is a song by T. Rex from their 1976 album "Futuristic Dragon."
Song Creation
The song was both written and produced by the band’s lead vocalist, Marc Bolan.
Genre
"London Boys" is categorized as glam rock. The entire album has an evident shift from their usual style, emphasizing a more soulful and funky approach.
Chart Performance
Although T. Rex is known for their top-charting hits, "London Boys" is not one of them. It did, however, gain significant radio airplay.
Message
The song "London Boys" is a critique of the band's contemporaries in the glam rock scene from London, some of whom Bolan felt had copied his style.
Song Style
Bolan’s distinctive, echo-heavy electric guitar work combined with his smooth voice was markedly present in "London Boys".
Tribute
Following Bolan's death in 1977, the song has often been interpreted as a poignant reflection of the fickle nature of fame and the music industry.
Inspirations
The song is considered to be the inspiration for Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet to write the popular 1980's hit single "True."
Re-release
It was re-released in 2002 on the 20th Century Superstar collection, further solidifying its place in T.Rex's discography.
Live Performances
There is no known live performance record of “London Boys”, as this track was not commonly included in T. Rex's concert sets.
Critics' View
Critics often view "London Boys" as an example of Marc Bolan's introspective songwriting skills, distinguishing it from the band's more commercial glam rock hits.
Album Popularity
Although "London Boys" is not the most popular song by T. Rex, the album "Futuristic Dragon" was widely acclaimed for its stylistic diversity, enjoying significant commercial success.

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