Children of the Revolution

Marc Bolan & T. Rex, T. Rex

About Children of the Revolution

"Children of the Revolution" is a song by T. Rex, written by Marc Bolan. It was a No. 2 hit single in September 1972. The song broke their sequence of four official single releases all reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart ("Hot Love", "Get It On", "Telegram Sam", "Metal Guru"). It did not receive a regular album release.


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Well you can bump and grind
And it's good for your mind
Well you can twist and shout
Let it all hang out

But you won't fool the children of the revolution
No you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, no, no!

Well you can terraplane
In the fallin' rain
I drive a Rolls Royce
Cause it's good for my voice

But you won't fool the children of the revolution...

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T. Rex

T. Rex were a British rock band, formed in 1967 by singer/songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex, releasing four underground folk albums under the name. Tony Visconti (their producer for several albums) claimed in a documentary on the band that he had taken to using the abbreviated term "T. Rex" as a shorthand, something that initially irritated Bolan, who gradually came around to the idea and officially shortened the band's name to "T. Rex" at roughly the same time they started having big hits (shortly after going electric). more »

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Written by: Marc Bolan

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13 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Children of the Revolution" was written and composed by Marc Bolan, the lead vocalist and songwriter for T. Rex.
Release Date
This hit was released on 8 September 1972 as a standalone single.
Studio Production
This song was produced by Tony Visconti, who was also Marc Bolan's long-term collaborator.
Chart Performance
"Children of the Revolution" peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's most popular numbers.
B-Sides
The B-side of the original single release included two other tunes, "Jitterbug Love" and "Sunken Rags."
Music Genre
The song is a blend of glam rock - a genre Marc Bolan is widely recognized for helping popularize - and folk music influences.
Film Appearance
“Children of the Revolution” was prominently featured in the 2001 film "Moulin Rouge!", performed by Bono, Gavin Friday, and Maurice Seezer.
Cultural Influence
The music video for the song was innovative for its time, featuring Marc Bolan on a tank in London.
Cover Versions
This T. Rex number has been covered by several artists, including Elton John, Violent Femmes, and Baby Ford.
Posthumous Recognition
Even after Bolan's untimely death, "Children of the Revolution" has remained a classic track, often used to represent the 1970s glam rock era in various media outlets.
Legacy
This song endures as one of Marc Bolan's most recognizable and influential works, and has been praised for its infectious energy and pioneering fusion of glam and folk.
Album Version
Although originally released as a single, "Children of the Revolution" later appeared on the 1972 T.Rex compilation album "Great Hits."
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Children of the Revolution" revolve around the spirit of rebellion and revolution, which resonated with the progressive youth culture of the 1970s. The iconic line "But you won't fool the children of the revolution" remains widely quoted today.

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