Get It On
Marc Bolan & T. Rex, Marc Bolan, T. Rex
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Well you're dirty and sweet Clad in black, don't look back and I love you You're dirty and sweet, oh yeah Well you're slim and you're weak You've got the teeth of the hydra upon you You're dirty sweet and you're my girl Get it on, bang a gong, get it on Get it on, bang a gong, get it on Well you're built like a car You've got a hub cap diamond star halo You're built like a car, oh yeah Well you're an untamed youth That's the truth with your cloak full of eagles You're dirty sweet and you're my girl Get it on, bang a gong, get it on Get it on, bang a gong, get it on - oh Well you're windy and wild You've got the blues in your shoes and your stockings You're windy and wild, oh yeah Well you're built like a car You've got a hub cap diamond star halo You're dirty sweet and you're my girl Get it on, bang a gong, get it on Get it on, bang a gong, get it on - ooh Well you're dirty and sweet Clad in black, don't look back and I love you You're dirty and sweet, oh yeah Well you dance when you walk So let's dance, take a chance, understand me You're dirty sweet and you're my girl Get it on, bang a gong, get it on Get it on, bang a gong, get it on - ow Get it on, bang a gong, get it on - ow - get it on - mh Get it on, bang a gong, get it on - a-a-a-a Get it on, bang a gong, get it on - a-a-a-a .... Take me, for a meanwhile I'm still thinking ....
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6 facts about this song
Chase" Version Context"Get It On" was a cover performed by the American jazz rock band named Chase. They are known for their blend of rock and jazz.
- Chase’s version of "Get It On" was an instrumental adaptation that showcased the band's trademark use of multiple trumpets.
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Marc Bolan" and "T. Rex" Edition"Get It On" was originally written by Marc Bolan, the lead singer of the English glam rock band T.Rex.
- "Get It On" is also known as "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" in the United States to avoid confusion with another song released at the same time with the title "Get It On" by another band.
- It was released as a single in 1971 and featured on their album "Electric Warrior".
- The song became T. Rex's biggest hit, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart for four weeks.
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Music Style and InfluenceThe T.Rex version of "Get It On" was stylistically unconventional for its time, blending elements of funk, glam rock, and hard rock.
- The song played a significant part in the Glam Rock movement in the 70s in the UK.
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Legacy and Impact"Get It On" has been extensively covered by various artists ranging from different genres. Some notable performances include versions by The Power Station, Blondie, and Joe Lynn Turner.
- In 1991, Robert Palmer's band The Power Station had a top 10 hit in the US with their version of "Get It On" which helped revive interest in the original T. Rex version.
- The song was also featured in the film "Billy Elliot", reinforcing the song's place in popular culture history.
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Recognition and Awards"Get It On" is often considered one of the greatest songs of the 70s. It was ranked at 294 in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004.
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TriviaDespite its title, “Get It On” has been noted for its somewhat whimsical and nebulous lyrics. Bolan himself said he didn't know precisely what the song was about.
- The single version of the song also featured additional vocals by the gospel choir, Turtles, whose members included Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, later known as Flo & Eddie.
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