Zip Gun Boogie
Marc Bolan & T. Rex, T. Rex
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Whatever happened to the Teenage Dream Surprise surprise, the boys are home My guardian angel's rung down my telephone The heat's on mister, can't you hear them scream Whatever happened to the Teenage Dream The curfew comes at the crack of light The sad old wino aches to dissipate the fright The jet junk jiver speeds past in his machine Whatever happened to the Teenage Dream A broken god from a musty world Sweetly mouthed touched an onyx girl His prison bars were very hard to clean Whatever happened to the Teenage Dream -Yeah The Wizard of Oz and the bronzen thief Ruled my girl with teutonic teeth But all was lost when her mouth turned green Whatever happened to the Teenage Dream Silver Surfer and the Ragged Kid Are all sad and rusted boy, they don't have a gig Believe me Pope Paul my toes are clean Whatever happened to the Teenage Dream Black is black and white is white Some go to Heaven and some get it light Nobody disapproves but his wicked screams Whatever happened to the Teenage Dream -Yeah
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About the Title"Zip Gun Boogie" is a song by Marc Bolan and T. Rex from their 1974 album "Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow." The title refers to a homemade or improvised firearm, often used by street gangs, which aligns with the gritty, urban sound Bolan aimed for in this album.
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Historical SignificanceHaving been released in 1974, "Zip Gun Boogie" was produced during a very transformative period in music, particularly rock and roll, which can be felt in its sound and lyrics.
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Change in SoundWith this song and the album "Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow," frontman Marc Bolan began to diverge from the band's traditional glam rock sound. Borrowing elements from soul and funk among others, this song shows Bolan’s experimentation and his attempt to push the band in new directions.
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Songwriting and MeaningBolan's lyrics in "Zip Gun Boogie" oscillate between the symbolic and the cryptic, emblematic of the lyrical style he adopted during this phase in his career. The song has often been interpreted as a reflection on the trials and tribulations of fame.
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Impact on T.Rex's Career"Zip Gun Boogie" and its parent album marked a critical point in T.Rex's career. The shift in music style was divisive, disappointing some fans while winning others. It was neither a commercial success nor a critical favorite like T.Rex's earlier works.
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Performing ArtistMarc Bolan, the frontman of the band T. Rex, wrote and performed "Zip Gun Boogie." Bolan, born Mark Feld, was a songwriter, guitarist, and poet, known for his flamboyant style and pioneering role in the glam rock genre.
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TriviaUnfortunately for "Zip Gun Boogie," it was one of the only two T.Rex singles that failed to make it to the UK top 20 from 1970 to 1975.
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Current StatusDespite its initial disappointing performance, "Zip Gun Boogie," like the rest of the Zinc Alloy album, has acquired a cult following among T.Rex fans. It is now seen as an interesting example of Bolan’s artistic evolution during his too-short career.
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