London Boys
Marc Bolan, T. Rex
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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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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"London Boys" is a song by T. Rex from their 1976 album "Futuristic Dragon."
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Song CreationThe song was both written and produced by the band’s lead vocalist, Marc Bolan.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough T. Rex is known for their top-charting hits, "London Boys" is not one of them. It did, however, gain significant radio airplay.
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MessageThe 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.
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Song StyleBolan’s distinctive, echo-heavy electric guitar work combined with his smooth voice was markedly present in "London Boys".
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TributeFollowing 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.
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InspirationsThe song is considered to be the inspiration for Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet to write the popular 1980's hit single "True."
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Re-releaseIt was re-released in 2002 on the 20th Century Superstar collection, further solidifying its place in T.Rex's discography.
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Live PerformancesThere is no known live performance record of “London Boys”, as this track was not commonly included in T. Rex's concert sets.
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Critics' ViewCritics 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.
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Album PopularityAlthough "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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