Marc Bolan and T. Rex - Born To
Boogie CD/DVD Review
by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
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Who needs TV when I got T. Rex? Do you
think David Bowie respected Marc Bolan so much that he really meant that
line when he wrote "All The Young Dudes" for Mott The Hoople? I do, in
fact I read that Bowie was in awe of Bolan. If that is indeed true then
he also must have learned well from the rock-pop icon, as he surpassed
him eventually in every aspect. Lord only knows what Marc would have done
if he were still with us today. With what little time he did spend on the
planet he certainly amassed an awesome collection of music that we are
all still enjoying to this day. Personally, the more I hear Bolan's music
the more I like it. He had a unique sound. He actually was responsible
for jump-starting glam rock, even though he once stated - "glam rock is
dead." Indeed, he was the granddaddy of juiced up rock-pop with spaced
out lyrics and guitar solos that took an audience to the stratospheres
of aural delight.
Born To Boogie was Ringo Starr's
baby. Ringo loved Marc and his music. He wanted to film him doing some
crazy skits and catch him live in concert on Starr's own Apple Films at
home were T Rextasy was exploding. This film was sitting in someone's basement
collecting dust for years. Amazing as that may seem when you think about
what a high profile artist Bolan was (he was responsible for 25% of all
record sales for a few years in the U.K.), as fate would have it, the story
unfolds this way. His performance was at its peak right after a U.S. tour,
making this all celluloid gold. For the history and popularity of rock
music itself, this had to happen. There was a very expensive and painstaking
process for this film to find a new life. I must say it was quite interesting
watching the extras of the DVD. They take you through the entire process
of the refurbishing of the original film.
The quality of this product is outstanding
and the sound is superb. Each set comes with a nice booklet complete with
narratives on Bolan and some great pictures. I know it was difficult to
land review copies of this and I feel grateful and honored to receive them
both. Trust me, if I did not get it I was going to buy it anyway.
Some of the scenes filmed are outrageous.
There is some footage of Elton John playing piano with Marc's head right
in the middle of the piano, with his face painted all white, while John
is sitting there playing with the biggest smirk on his face. What a jam
session-Marc on guitar and singing, Elton on piano, and Ringo on drums.
A super group if there ever was one, even if it only lasted for a day.
There is just so much great music and footage
to enjoy in both sets; I can hardly express adequately in words how enjoyable
this was. I can tell you one thing, this is quality product, and an absolute
must for any rock fan. Watch a shooting star whose luminosity never dimmed.
The legend of Marc Bolan and T. Rex get their due on these wonderful visual
and audio collections.
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
is a veteran syndicated music critic, his reviews appear in over 35 publications
world-wide. To read more of Keith's work visit muzikreviews.com
CD/DVD Info and Links
Marc Bolan and T. Rex - Born To Boogie
CD/DVD
Label:Sanctuary Records
Rating:
Track Listing:
Disc 1-Born To Boogie The Motion Picture
Soundtrack
01. Intro
02. Jeepster
03. Baby Strange
04. Electric Wind - (poem)
05. Tutti Fruitti - (with Elton John/Ringo
Starr)
06. Children Of The Revolution - (with
Elton John/Ringo Starr)
07. Look To The Left - (with Ringo Starr)
08. Spceball Ricochet
09. Some People Like To Rock - (with Ringo
Starr)
10. Telegram Sam
11. Some People Like To Roll - (with Ringo
Starr)
12. Cosmic Dancer
13. They've Come 'Tis Said
14. Tea Party Medley
15. Union Hall - (poem)
16. Hot Love
17. Get It On
18. Children Of The Revolution - (reprise)
19. BBC Interview With Marc Bolan From
Late 1971
Disc 2- T. Rex In Concert 18th March 1972
01. Rosko's Intro - (with Emperor Rosko)
02. Cadilac
03. Jeepster
04. Baby Strange
05. Spaceball Ricochet
06. Girl
07. Cosmic Dancer
08. Telegram Sam
09. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More - (with Emperor Rosko)
12. Summertime Blues
CD 1-Born To Boogie The Motion Picture
Soundtrack
01. Intro
02. Jeepster
03. Baby Strange
04. Electric Wind
05. Tutti Fruitti
06. Children Of The Revolution
07. Look To The Left
08. Space Ball Ricochet
09. Some People Like To Rock
10. Telegram Sam
11. Some People Like To Roll'
12. Cosmic Dancer
13. They've Come, Tis Said
14. Tea Party Medley
15. Union Hall
16. Hog Love
17. Get It On
18. Children Of The Revolution
19. Bbc Interview With Marc Bolan
CD 2- T. Rex In Concert 18th March 1972
01. Rosko's Intro
02. Cadillac
03. Jeepster
04. Baby Strange
05. Spaceball Ricochet
06. Girl
07. Cosmic Dance
08. Telegram Sam
09. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More?
12. Summertime Blues
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