Get it On (Bang a Gong) - T-Rex cover for 1972 Fest

[Greeny]

Being a bit naughty here. Get it On is from the 1971 (absolutely monster) Album 'Electric Warrior', and charted in the UK as a single late in '71. However, it didn't get released until Spring '72 in the USA under the title 'Bang a Gong', and remains (I think) the only Bolan song that got anywhere in the USA. Which is strange, because T-Rex had Beatles levels of fame and hysteria in the UK at the time.

Watching the video of Bolan doing this in a pink satin jacket and mickey mouse t-shirt was hugely influential on me wanting to play guitar and having a Les Paul (one day!).

This is my lovely Epiphone stripped-mahogany Les Paul (limited edition Epiphone custom shop), Ibanez bass, vocals, and GB drums, piano and strings.

[Pete C]

Top cover Tim, you've nailed the Bolan boogie sound on the guitars and a great vocal as usual ! 1972 was the year I started buying singles and I have quite a few T.Rex ones from that time.. Telegram Sam, Metal Guru, Solid Gold Easy Action...Teenage Dream..

Pete

[StephenM]

sounds perfectly legit to me....  to be fair as great as the orig was I like Robert Palmers version even more...
this was a massive hit in the US...
great job here Tim...but then again of course it is!

[Zoltan]

Naughty but nice   The guitars are groovy and the vocals are to the point! Rocks like a moose i'd say!

We have to wait for a year for the 20th Century Boy...

[BerryPatch]

I have to say, as a Canadian, this is pretty much the only T Rex I know! Not sure why they weren't as big across the pond as this song is absolutely TIMELESS. It could be put out today and still be a hit I think. You captured all the elements here, especially with the swagger in your voice. Love the falsetto parts and the rippin little guitar solo in the middle. You certainly have a knack for covers Tim!

[TPB]

Loved T Rex in the 70's and this cover brought me right back there well done
The other Tim

[guitarron]

This suits you well. I considered doing this one. Played this in bars around town. Well done sir.

[kenny mac]

Man you have that guitar sound down to a T.
Brilliant performance Tim, the lead is spot on as well.
You really nailed it.
Top marks.

[Hilary]

Mighy fine - put a big smile on my face as it takes me back to my open mic days - not me playing it though unfortunately 

[Blooby]

Damn, this is so good. Definitely has the vibe, too.

Class.

Blooby