Marc Bolan & Tyrannosaurus Rex - Cat Black [Two Versions]

[nikgml]

This is my favorite song, from my favorite Tyrannosaurus Rex' s album!

[1k22k]

One of my favorite songs ever.

[andytrex]

Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat) is quite simply poetry set to music. Unicorn is a stunning album.

[IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

Both versions are quite beautiful.

[buzzandnemo]

Marc was so beautiful in his songs this song is so lovely. His vocals stand out and the music was so in front of time. So Beautiful.

[Barbarakerr1]

Beautiful song by the great Marc Bolan . .

[bartrichbarton]

Excellent

[drstevie]

i love this...long live Marc !!!

[BlazeInRhye]

Oh GOD the original version is so cute. The Love and Death studio version was adorable as well.

[ACDCFan15Swe]

I like Bolans sort of layed back vocals, very good

[COMMUNISTPHILOSOPHY]

hmm ive got this track and other obscure Marc Bolan on an old CD. It's all acoustic

[sonicsteev]

i want the 1st version for my mp3!

[Guevaristas]

ha, got this track on an old CD and other rarities on it

[puncikam]

great voice!!

[reditch]

The skull of jade was pearl inlayed

The silk skin spun repelled the sun

Magical!

[MrSainttyler]

Marc was like Syd without going crazy.

[RReneeElizabeth]

I love both versions. I just love to hear him sing, and that music. oh dear.

[supernog1]

shag me babe x

[RReneeElizabeth]

@supernog1 sure thing

[supernog1]

@RReneeElizabeth hi lass . how u doing x

[supernog1]

@supernog1 hi mrs . what you been up too . what happened to my shag haha . x

[supernog1]

well x

[featherstar]

Always preferred the first version of this song.

[retrocareermelted]

kinda resembles syd barrett

[rickhorror]

i was thinking the same these are my two fav psychadelic writers hehe

[booooooooooodddooooo]

@retrocareermelted

well he loved Syd Barret enough to marry June who was actually Syd Barrets secretary, a lot of people in that london scene were fascinated by Barrett

[BohousZah]

Nádherný a pohodový !

[chess2bell]

Is this heaven?! ...

[stimms212]

always wanted to be like marc bolan, he gets right inside your mind with his lyrics and shaky voice, nothings changed , if i could be anyone else it still would be him. legend.

[RReneeElizabeth]

I agree.

[irland1961]

Marc i miss you and your music! Never forget!

Guiness/Germany

[rippheat]

Great vid. I love the graphics and the change of versions of the song! Awesome!

[8BarBluesBoogie]

Cosmic Warrior...

[keanuangi]

beautifull marc .god bless you

[seanissane]

Sex

[loftyskies1]

Total class!!!

[solfromnorthglenn]

you people are so cool to know this obscure music

[Paisleypaul]

Slight correction to lyrics - missing one word - Verse 2 should be "A BLACK toad of jet on a sill cast in brass ".

Yes T.Visconti on piano and I thin the late great Nicky Hopkin on piano on the demo (he was certainly on other Doves period stuff as piainist)

[wickedlittlethings]

Catblack the wizard`s hat

Spun in lore from Dagamoor

The skull of jade was pearl inlaid

The silks, skin spun, repelled the Sun

A tusk of boar with dwarfish awe

Sobs on the door where stood before

A mountain man with sky-blue teeth

Upon his head a python`s wreath

A deer he slew in the dawning`s dew

Her heart was a dagger for a murderer`s brew.

[wickedlittlethings]

A toad of jet on a sill cast in brass

Portrayed for his sight mysteries of the past

A yellow orphan dancer rich in Nature`s costly gold

Wept for the jailer of time to bless her old

But his kiss he held and shadowed for the spell of nights are strong

And spiralled like a whirlwind in the childhood of a song

Catblack the wizard`s back

Daubed in doom in his tounge tombed room

We of the wind must rejoice and speak

And kiss all our starbrowed brothers on the cheek.

[MJjunkie86]

thanks!

[MJjunkie86]

where are the lyrics for the second verison??

[Boptillyoudrop123]

Marc's voice makes me feel all warm inside :)

[bazonics]

Grrrreat. That's Tony Visconti on piano by the way.

[hassanradwan]

Yeah, Tony Visconti was a god-send for Marc. For all Marc's wonderful creative energy and enthusiasm he struck gold when Tony found him one night playing in a pub with Steve Took. Tony was vital for Marc.

[PeregrineTrousers]

Not heard is one for decades! Crackle free too :-)

[ellenlvx]

I really liked that Judas song on "Unicorn" Something about Elder, Elm and Oak (liar) And burning with a wizened Word forever to go unheard? You know the one? Always wondered if that's why we didn't hear much from Tookie after that...

[honeysprite]

Yes, Iscariot, that's one of my favorites. :)

[meotoko77]

@ellenlvx not really, Took wanted to play some of his songs, however Marc was reluctant, Took was also a very Hippy-man, constantly missing and doing drugs (dont know if this is true). It was evident, that they didnt last long. However the majestic and fantastical music they created together is always something I find nothing short of amazing, I prefer it just a bit over T.Rex.

[ellynlvx]

@meotoko77 I always preferred this early acoustic music, it had so much more heart and creativity. I seem to remember some rumour that Tookie used to put little surprise packages (when noone was looking) into the punch or whatever. Didn't Syd Barrett get one and never come back? Anyway, "Iscariot" was my favourite on this one.

[meotoko77]

@ellynlvx I heard about that, I think him spiking the punch was true.

[ian38018]

Have loved this tune for almost 40 years. There really is something almost unbearably wistful and nostalgic about that odd instrument which kicks in around 3.30 on the clip. Was it a wind instrument of some sort?

[alancarl123]

I love you tube,i got tyrannosaurus albums in my loft,mint,used to buy 2 copies,one to play,1 to keep,the played ones are worn out so i get to here them on here,this is pure genius,one of my all time faves.The "marc" community on here is brilliant...tanx...

[gothus48]

Great Song!

[RogerBsDelaine]

I had only heard the final version--One version is rock n' roll, the other one is nutty Marc Bolan folk. Only Marc could pull off both. Wonderful melody, it's true.

: )

[planetmoonscape]

Wonderful melody. I love this and Once upon the seas Abbysinia, such sweet tunes!

[moorelvr7]

Love Cat Black. Thanks alot.

[goonsquid]

Quite simply the most beautiful melody ever recorded by Marc Bolan, the rawness of the original turned wizard-like into quite a masterpiece on Unicorn.

[thenoize]

tanx honey, pity u couldnt get the acoustic version, ive heard there 2of em ???

[honeysprite]

Oh, hehe, sorry! Yes, I do have an acoustic one. I'll have it up for you in just a few... :)

[telzen22]

what a great album unicorn was :)

[honeysprite]

Oh yes, my favorite.

[RAWRAMP1]

brilliant

[solaranus]

I haven't heard the original version for ages and ages. It is most certainly the best version and 'prehistoric' is a brilliant, under rated album.

[thenoize]

love the video.... could u do similar with the acoustic version of "Beyond the Rising Sun".... my fav bolan track!!!!

[honeysprite]

Sorry just got this comment. Yes, I can do a video for you. :)

[abobiznow]

thank you for this video

[lenilava]

the first one is one of my favourite marc songs

[bluesrus1]

this is great and i love the pic's

[lambretta]

must be 30 years since i played this track ,, thanks for letting me hear again

[skilski2003]

You beauty. God keep your spirit with us. We need you...the world is a mess. Love to you.

[saracrazychild]

such talent and charisma ...and that voice..

no one like him, utterly original star.

[RolinBolan07]

just great !

[julierex]

Rextastic..as ever!

[pants189]

T.Rexstacey!:)

[jmedia1]

***** (and speachless;-)

[barbh1]

That was such a beautiful and loving tribute. Thank you for posting!

[suzysadness]

Oh, this is sooooooooo great. I just can't stop listening to it. I love it... And beautiful pics you have chosen to this one. Thanx :)

[afghanhound]

This is lovely. Fave pics w/ a classic song.

[bolanbabe]

cant stop listnin!!!fab!! x x

[madlyinlovewithmarc]

thanks honey love your work...

[slider28]

TANX!!!!!!!!  Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bolanbabe]

lovely.....tanx again honey...x x

[delflord]

Beautiful song again,Marc wrote some of the best lyrics ever around this period in time.....GREAT VID!

Delf and Kaz x

[eddysteele]

nice one i love this song cause i used to have my very own little black cat

[londonpenda]

Well done that lady. Really good vid,love your use visual FX.

Black Cat is an old friend of mine. ;O)