20th Century Boy

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"20th Century Boy" is a song by the British glam rock band T. Rex, written by Marc Bolan. It was released as a standalone single on March 2, 1973.

Here are some key details about the song:

• Recording: It was recorded on December 3, 1972, at Toshiba Recording Studios in Tokyo, Japan. Additional elements like backing vocals and acoustic guitar were recorded later in England.
• Release and Reception: The single reached number 3 in the UK charts and topped the charts in Ireland.
• Meaning: Lyrically, the song is about a confident protagonist boasting to his romantic partner about his coolness, comparing himself to figures like Robin Hood.
• The song's lyrics are full of metaphors, with the singer comparing himself to a cat, a ram, and a bee, proclaiming he wants to be his partner's "20th-century toy".
• Legacy:
• "20th Century Boy" is one of T. Rex's most famous songs, recognized for its distinctive guitar riff.
• It returned to the UK Top 20 in 1991 after being used in a Levi's commercial.
• It has been covered by several artists, including Def Leppard and Siouxsie & The Banshees.
• The song inspired the title of the Japanese manga series *20th Century Boys* by Naoki Urasawa.
• Was used in movies like *The Truman Show* (1998)

"20th Century Boy" has also been covered by other artists. Notably, the band Def Leppard included a version of the song on their 2006 album "Yeah!". They also made TV apperances promoting the song.

like *The Truman Show* (1998)

"20th Century Boy" has also been covered by other artists. Notably, the band Def Leppard included a version of the song on their 2006 album "Yeah!". They also made TV apperances promoting the song.