{"product_id":"marc-bolan-the-words-and-music-of-marc-bolan-1947-1977","title":"Marc Bolan – The Words And Music Of Marc Bolan 1947 - 1977","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarc Bolan – The Words And Music Of Marc Bolan 1947–1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginally released in 1978, \u003cem\u003eThe Words And Music Of Marc Bolan 1947–1977\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark posthumous double-LP collection spanning the remarkable career of Marc Bolan, from his mid-1960s work with John's Children and the acoustic psychedelia of Tyrannosaurus Rex through to the electrifying glam-rock success of T. Rex. The compilation was assembled by producer Tony Visconti and Steve Dixon, bringing together key recordings from several distinct stages of Bolan's musical development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe first record concentrates heavily on the mystical, stripped-back sound of Tyrannosaurus Rex, beginning with John's Children's “Desdemona” before moving into Bolan's extraordinary sequence of late-1960s acoustic recordings. “Debora,” “One Inch Rock,” “Stacey Grove,” “Eastern Spell,” “Salamanda Palaganda,” “Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat)” and “She Was Born To Be My Unicorn” capture the fantastical imagery, acoustic guitar, percussion and distinctive vocal style that established Bolan as one of Britain's most original psychedelic songwriters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe transition towards T. Rex becomes increasingly apparent with “Great Horse,” “Elemental Child” and the superb “Cosmic Dancer.” The second record then moves decisively into the electric era, featuring “King Of The Rumbling Spires,” “Beltane Walk,” “Ride A White Swan,” “Hot Love,” “Get It On” and “Jeepster.” Together these recordings document the transformation of Bolan's sound from underground psychedelic folk into the flamboyant, guitar-driven glam rock that would make T. Rex one of the defining British bands of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe compilation's most intriguing inclusion is “The Children Of Rarn Suite,” occupying almost the entire final side. Originally recorded as a 1971 demo, the extended piece was subsequently developed with strings by Tony Visconti and included here as previously unreleased material. Its inclusion gives the collection a fascinating glimpse into Bolan's songwriting beyond the familiar hit singles and provides a substantial closing statement to the compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWith material recorded across the 1960s and early 1970s, \u003cem\u003eThe Words And Music Of Marc Bolan 1947–1977\u003c\/em\u003e offers a concise musical history of one of British rock's most influential figures. From the whimsical acoustic world of Tyrannosaurus Rex to the glittering glam-rock anthems of T. Rex, the collection features “Ride A White Swan,” “Hot Love,” “Get It On,” “Jeepster” and “Cosmic Dancer” alongside deeper cuts and the rare \u003cem\u003eChildren Of Rarn\u003c\/em\u003e suite. For collectors of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, it is an important period-spanning compilation that captures the evolution of Bolan's distinctive songwriting, imagery and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn's Children – Desdemona – 2:24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Debora – 3:09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Strange Orchestras – 1:43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Child Star – 2:46\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Afghan Woman – 2:52\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – One Inch Rock – 1:41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Stacey Grove – 1:54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Eastern Spell – 1:37\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Salamanda Palaganda – 2:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat) – 2:39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – She Was Born To Be My Unicorn – 2:36\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles – 2:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – Woodland Bop – 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTyrannosaurus Rex – By The Light Of A Magical Moon – 2:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. 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