I think he wanted to get back with his wife June Childs, but she had had enough with his non-sense. This makes this song so full of Marc Bolon's soul.
Wow, never saw him in short sleeves before. You can really see his small stature here. I think he was about 5'2" but always appeared much taller in photos and on film...
When exactly was this performed, what what the day.month/year. I know this was one of his last releases before he died.
It shows he had not lost anything and in fact he was as good as ever (note Gloria no where to be found). He found a dude who could do the backing vocals better and not scare the audience away.
Gahhd this is a raunchy ravaging of the runes of my tunes. It's a tossup between this SuperPop gig from 1976 and the Hall Of Mirrors version in 77 when the cheekbones were definitely sharper. And then he was dead. Sob.
i really love marc bolan & t-rex, but i'm not too sure about that. arguably you could say that at times he was the most overrated british rock star....
such a talented, mystical and beautiful boy! i think hes underated! on the 30th anniversary of his death they only showed a thirty minute documentary on him n on that they focused on his low points! always a star 2 me R.I.P
Pat Hall. I believe that June was the true love of his life. I've read somewhere that Gloria fell in love with him at their third meeting but I dont think Marc reciprocated, at first. I certainly don't think that Marc was promiscuous. Think he fell in love quite easily and that's why I think if June hadn't walked out on him and left the way open to Gloria .....................
Marsha herself has said it a VERY brief tryst, but not love. I agree, Marc was not promiscuous, and being a triple Libra, he needed the security of a strong relationship. If June had not put her foot down, I wonder how things might have turned out. People forget that he was really still a boy in many ways. Not an excuse, just a fact. But a beautiful boy, and no other to compare. XXXXX
I agree, I loved his short hair (and his long hair!). He was beautiful and sexy no matter what....he could have put on a potato sack and still been gorgeous and alluring. What a lovely and sad song...written after his last conversation with June. The lyrics speak volumes. RIP beautiful boy. Keeping a little Marc in my heart.
By all accounts, he wrote the song after having his last conversation with June. I love this song, but the story behind it always makes me rather sad. Keeping a little Marc in my heart.
Hi, Pargaluvva! I suppose that's possible, but by all accounts from those who knew him for many years, he really didn't get around that much, if you know what I mean. Yes, he had a few trysts while he was with June, but the only real MAJOR relationships he had were with June and Gloria. Somehow I don't think a less significant "affair" would have prompted a song with lyrics like this.
Like you, I hope he was happy, and it sounds like he was, at the end. Beautiful boy. XXXXX
To think that this beautiful face, heart and body lay dead, smashed on the road like a crushed flower.....is just tomuch to handle! My heart still cries for him as long as I will live....
Marc's ex-wife June did see him in his coffin at the funeral, and she said he looked perfect, except for a tiny bump over his left eye. He mainly died of internal injuries, and his neck was broken. The car had been speeding, and Marc was drunk, so it's unlikely he knew what hit him. What a waste.
June was not his ex-wife. Their divorce was never finalized. God, I wouldn't think they would have had an open casket. He was cremated after the services. Bolan may have been drunk, but the driver (Ms. Jones) was drunk. He had nothing to do with the wreck. RIP dear Marc.
Marc was drunk, but Gloria was not at all. It was a mechanical fault that caused the crash -- one of the left wheels was only loosely secured after being replaced.
It really was nobody's fault, and people just need to realise this. None of it was intentional, planned out or due to drunk driving.
@miffmoff , I agree with you.....everyone needs to keep in mind the prophecies Marc made about his own death. He said he would be dead before the age of 30.
I remember watching this in '77. I thought then, well he keeps on writing great songs, and the melody to this is just sooo awsome. Truck On across the universe.
What a wonderful thing to say, put well. I think as long as we keep his melodies in our hearts, he will soar on, no matter where he is...."Like a bird":)
He was just 27 when he sang this...so mature he was for his age! Really changed his act by then....Rock'nRoll & Poetry in it's purest form he made...such a waiste that he died!
I think he wanted to get back with his wife June Childs, but she had had enough with his non-sense. This makes this song so full of Marc Bolon's soul.
DAVWAVE 10 months ago
meatloaf but ah wont do that
makemeateeshirt 1 year ago
The best , Marc Bolan is simply the best!
lisabolan1979 1 year ago
Bolan (along with Ferry,Stewart,Palmer) influenced alot of us guys to be "gentlemen" in our formative years.Thanks so much to Mark.
toronto55 1 year ago 3
@toronto55 Interesting. Please elaborate.
DAVWAVE 8 months ago
if im not mistaken,this was marcs last song,i love him.
ScrittiSparkle 1 year ago
this man wrote some of the greatest lyrics ever check them out ,one of the all time greats.
tafferty 1 year ago
@tafferty Also some of the worst. usually in the same song, yet he pulled it off haha
simonpenum 1 year ago
miss ma main man
imalovedrunk 1 year ago
Wow, never saw him in short sleeves before. You can really see his small stature here. I think he was about 5'2" but always appeared much taller in photos and on film...
ritter89 1 year ago
Stunning version of soul by Marc but shit vocals from Miller on backing!!!!!!!!
Delf n Kaz x
delflord 2 years ago
This song and performance always warm my heart. There is something magical.Love to see Marc's really enjoying to play this.
CosmicRuis 2 years ago
Is that some sweet organ playing or what?
DAVWAVE 2 years ago
For those who do not know, Marc Bolan was married to June Childs, and was never divorsed, and this song was about her.
DAVWAVE 2 years ago
@DAVWAVE Hi Dave. Long time, no speak. Yes, Marc was still married to June when he died and he wrote this song for her because he still loved her. Gx
pargaluvva 10 months ago
When exactly was this performed, what what the day.month/year. I know this was one of his last releases before he died.
It shows he had not lost anything and in fact he was as good as ever (note Gloria no where to be found). He found a dude who could do the backing vocals better and not scare the audience away.
DAVWAVE 2 years ago
quit moaning about the Gloria thing
Delf n Kaz x
delflord 2 years ago
In addition to being amazing, I would add stunning.
DAVWAVE 2 years ago
Marc was getting back to his prime there
stroll on main man
imalovedrunk 2 years ago
i was lucky enough to be there, great memories,
mtslider 2 years ago
you were at this show?
TheThroney 2 years ago
yes it was Rollin Bolan headed by T.Rex with Ac Dc and leapy Lee backing, we just turned up and managed to get in. : )
mtslider 2 years ago
hmm
TheThroney 2 years ago
un gran violero
RandyCaballo 2 years ago
Very good song........first time ive heard it
MrBlade1988 2 years ago
amazing
slider876 2 years ago
Bolan was a huge influence in my own music compositions.Hugs to Marc!
toronto55 2 years ago
well you got the right inspiration :)
TheThroney 2 years ago
my favorite tune , by t.rex and their strongest line up
gshnw 2 years ago
I change like the wind:
But this is my currant fav Bolan #.
I love You Yeah!!!
bolansbestplus 2 years ago
Gahhd this is a raunchy ravaging of the runes of my tunes. It's a tossup between this SuperPop gig from 1976 and the Hall Of Mirrors version in 77 when the cheekbones were definitely sharper. And then he was dead. Sob.
vidzvoyeur 2 years ago
I love this song and performance so much! Thanks for posting it.
And how I envy Marc's fabulous cheekbones. ha!
missoctober77 2 years ago
amazing! the most underated british rock star of all time.
boppingelf 2 years ago 13
@boppingelf
i really love marc bolan & t-rex, but i'm not too sure about that. arguably you could say that at times he was the most overrated british rock star....
sonicsecs 1 year ago
@boppingelf
Underrated - That's a truth!
pollenprognoosi 1 year ago
I can't stop watching this video, its amazing :)
davidbowielovr 2 years ago 2
Ooh, this is so beautifull..... always a Marc
Bolan fan.
supermetropolitan 2 years ago 3
Marc sung songs that were beautiful, honest, and that rocked! The stuff of legend.
mistermay1 2 years ago
Still my all time fav Marc song...ahhhhhhhh
madlyinlovewithmarc 3 years ago
This recording is simply super.
orunia1 3 years ago
such a talented, mystical and beautiful boy! i think hes underated! on the 30th anniversary of his death they only showed a thirty minute documentary on him n on that they focused on his low points! always a star 2 me R.I.P
xGc1987x 3 years ago 3
he was getting back to his prime rip marc never forget you
imalovedrunk 3 years ago
I think people forget that when Marc died he was just a baby (well very young). Who knows what path his life would have taken had he stayed with us.
pargaluvva 3 years ago
Hi chanteleigh. What about Marsha Hunt and
Pat Hall. I believe that June was the true love of his life. I've read somewhere that Gloria fell in love with him at their third meeting but I dont think Marc reciprocated, at first. I certainly don't think that Marc was promiscuous. Think he fell in love quite easily and that's why I think if June hadn't walked out on him and left the way open to Gloria .....................
pargaluvva 3 years ago
Marsha herself has said it a VERY brief tryst, but not love. I agree, Marc was not promiscuous, and being a triple Libra, he needed the security of a strong relationship. If June had not put her foot down, I wonder how things might have turned out. People forget that he was really still a boy in many ways. Not an excuse, just a fact. But a beautiful boy, and no other to compare. XXXXX
chanteleigh 3 years ago
I agree, I loved his short hair (and his long hair!). He was beautiful and sexy no matter what....he could have put on a potato sack and still been gorgeous and alluring. What a lovely and sad song...written after his last conversation with June. The lyrics speak volumes. RIP beautiful boy. Keeping a little Marc in my heart.
chanteleigh 3 years ago 2
From when is this? The beginning of '77?
How is it possible that someone loose that much weight and had so long hair again in a half year time? Today he will be 61 in heaven!
pielowich 3 years ago
recorded and filmed Wimbledon Theatre London, July 13th 1976
TerraplaneTommy 3 years ago
the short hair is astoundingly beautiful.
chrisnaish 3 years ago
I always wonder who Marc wrote this for? June or someone else.
pargaluvva 3 years ago
By all accounts, he wrote the song after having his last conversation with June. I love this song, but the story behind it always makes me rather sad. Keeping a little Marc in my heart.
chanteleigh 3 years ago
Hi chanteleigh. Maybe Marc had someone else in his life? Another life with someone no-one knew anything about? All I wish is that he was happy. Gx
pargaluvva 3 years ago
Hi, Pargaluvva! I suppose that's possible, but by all accounts from those who knew him for many years, he really didn't get around that much, if you know what I mean. Yes, he had a few trysts while he was with June, but the only real MAJOR relationships he had were with June and Gloria. Somehow I don't think a less significant "affair" would have prompted a song with lyrics like this.
Like you, I hope he was happy, and it sounds like he was, at the end. Beautiful boy. XXXXX
chanteleigh 3 years ago
Mój ideał faceta. Agnes
kfkfjfyfj 3 years ago
i remember staying up late to watch this when it was broadcast in 77" it was truly an amazing night for me
thezincalloy1 3 years ago
the tyre burst on the mini causing gloria to lose control.........
spookyphill 3 years ago
AWESOME SINGLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sheemiester 3 years ago
One his best singles!
cricketbat08 3 years ago
awesome tanx gloria
KIERSZTEN 3 years ago
May I ask you why?
bkarock 3 years ago
To think that this beautiful face, heart and body lay dead, smashed on the road like a crushed flower.....is just tomuch to handle! My heart still cries for him as long as I will live....
indistructibleflower 4 years ago 11
Marc's ex-wife June did see him in his coffin at the funeral, and she said he looked perfect, except for a tiny bump over his left eye. He mainly died of internal injuries, and his neck was broken. The car had been speeding, and Marc was drunk, so it's unlikely he knew what hit him. What a waste.
LeoMikey80 3 years ago
June was not his ex-wife. Their divorce was never finalized. God, I wouldn't think they would have had an open casket. He was cremated after the services. Bolan may have been drunk, but the driver (Ms. Jones) was drunk. He had nothing to do with the wreck. RIP dear Marc.
skilski2003 3 years ago
Marc was drunk, but Gloria was not at all. It was a mechanical fault that caused the crash -- one of the left wheels was only loosely secured after being replaced.
It really was nobody's fault, and people just need to realise this. None of it was intentional, planned out or due to drunk driving.
Accidents can happen.
miffmoff 3 years ago 2
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2010earthchild 1 year ago
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@miffmoff , I agree with you.....everyone needs to keep in mind the prophecies Marc made about his own death. He said he would be dead before the age of 30.
2010earthchild 1 year ago
I remember watching this in '77. I thought then, well he keeps on writing great songs, and the melody to this is just sooo awsome. Truck On across the universe.
daffodillers 4 years ago
What a wonderful thing to say, put well. I think as long as we keep his melodies in our hearts, he will soar on, no matter where he is...."Like a bird":)
rippheat 3 years ago
Is that Gloria in the background?
skilski2003 4 years ago
Best version of this great track. I miss Marc so much for not being here, but then maybe he is!!!
Zip X
Zipgun1 4 years ago
MMmmmmmmmmmmmmm pure magic luv ya marc x
boppingelf 4 years ago
Marc, you look like you did the last time I saw you. Happy Christmas- Miss you much. Love this video.
MERIDITH56 4 years ago
He was just 27 when he sang this...so mature he was for his age! Really changed his act by then....Rock'nRoll & Poetry in it's purest form he made...such a waiste that he died!
indistructibleflower 4 years ago
JUST AS GOOD AS ELVIS
xysid 4 years ago 2
My fave version of soul of my suit ever! simply gorgeous!
Delf n Kaz x
delflord 4 years ago
rock:n roll
xysid 4 years ago
rip main man love you always tanx 1947 1977
KIERSZTEN 4 years ago
God Bless Marc Bolan,he left us much too soon.
ricogarion 4 years ago
I LOVE THIS SO VERY MUCH!
gershbot 4 years ago
he was just pure sex on legs wasnt he.....miss him like mad!!!
bolanbabe 4 years ago
i hear ya girlfriend....this is my favourite song.
madlyinlovewithmarc 4 years ago
Such a nice tone on his guitar during the solo - thanks Wizard!
ZipDrumBoogie 4 years ago
Go the Les Paul and Marc of course!
madlyinlovewithmarc 4 years ago
wizard your a genius show us more fantastic stuff
tyegirl05 4 years ago
Wow!
honeysprite 4 years ago
MY FAVE SONG FROM THE ROLLIN BOLAN CONCERT!!!!!!!!JUST SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!GOD WE MISS YA MARC SOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAMN MUCH!
ROCK ON!
Delf and Kaz x
delflord 4 years ago