Zip Gun Boogie
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Marc Bolan
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Have you ever seen anyone do the low slung boogie Oh no, oh no Have you ever seen anyone do the low slung boogie Oh no, oh no The zip gun boogie's comin' down to get ya, people The zip gun boogie's is comin' on strong Zip gun boogie's comin' to get ya people The zip gun boogie's is comin' on strong.* Have you ever seen anyone do the back street boogie Oh no, oh no Have you ever seen anyone do the back street boogie Oh no, oh no *Repeat Have you ever seen anyone do the zip gun boogie Oh no, oh no Have you ever seen anyone do the zip gun boogie Oh no, oh no *Repeat *Repeat *Repeat Well the zip gun boogie's comin' on strong Zip gun boogie's comin' on strong Repeat four times
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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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