Truck On (Tyke)
Marc Bolan, T. Rex
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Truck on Truck on Truck on Truck on Tyke Oh Tyke baby You're a slender living lady You're dynamite You're a jeep mouth dancer You're a right on dancer You got gangster's legs Like a song I truck on You're a silver-stud fender I'm a jive brain bender I'm everyone Got electric deep in me I'm a space age cowboy Ride dinosaurs Like a song I truck on Oh Tyke baby You're a palamino baby 'cause you move along People put you down 'cause you're too low on the ground They can't hurt though 'cause you're cosmic
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Written by: MARC BOLAN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundMarc Bolan is a legendary British singer-songwriter, who became a pop culture icon of the 1970s. He is the frontman of the rock band, T. Rex.
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Song Details"Truck On (Tyke)" is a single from T. Rex's seventh album, "Tanx", which was released in 1973.
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Chart SuccessAlthough not as successful as their previous hits, the song still managed to reach number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song InspirationThe term 'Truck On' used in the song is a 70's slang phrase meant to encourage someone to continue or proceed with resilience. 'Tyke' is a term used in England to refer to a person from Yorkshire.
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Album Reception"Tanx", the album on which "Truck On (Tyke)" appeared, was generally well-received and is cited as one of the band's best work, even though it signaled a departure from the band's usual sounds.
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Marc Bolan's DeathUnfortunately, Marc Bolan did not live long to enjoy the band's achievements - he died tragically in a car accident in 1977, just as the band was gaining international recognition.
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Song StyleThe song showcases Marc Bolan's focus on blending soul and funk with his early rock & roll style. This gradually began to steer T. Rex away from their early glam rock.
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Live Performance"Truck On (Tyke)" was often performed live throughout 1973 and 1974 and was well received by audiences.
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Cultural ImpactMarc Bolan, and of course T.Rex, are often credited with the advent of glam rock, and "Truck On (Tyke)" is part of that significant musical legacy.
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Lyric ThemeLike much of Bolan's lyricism, "Truck On (Tyke)" contains a mix of nonsensical phrases, English slang, playful wants and aspirations that came to characterize the uniqueness of his songwriting style.
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