THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.

790-T. Rex-Hot Love.

1971-Number 1 single.

Best Bit-At 1.58.A lot of time is spent by people discussing great intro’s to songs, but very little is spoken about the best ‘outro’, I would like to put this one forward as a strong contender.

Marc Bolan (see also best songs 386 and 67) was born Mark Feld on September 30th, 1947,in Stoke Newington. London, England, he died in a car crash on September 16th, 1977, at the age of 29. Bolan never learned to drive, it is said that he had a fear of premature death. Despite the fear, cars or automotive components are at least mentioned, or are the subject of many of his songs. He appeared twice on the BBC music show ‘Top Of The Pops’ in March 1971 to promote this song, dressed for the first time in shiny satin stage-wear, and glittery makeup, music historians see this as a crucial trigger in what was to become known as Glam Rock.

‘Hot Love’ was produced by the legendary Toni Visconti, who had previously produced (and would again later in the decade produce) David Bowie, the other artist significantly cited with the development of the genre.’Glam Rock.’

The only surviving member of the classic line-up of T.Rex is drummer Bill Legend, as percussionist Mickey Finn died of liver complications in 2003, and bass guitarist Steve Currie, like Bolan also died in a car crash, in 1981.

‘Well she ain’t no witch, and I love the way she twitch-a ha, ha.’