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T. Rex — Jeepster
Album: Electric Warrior
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Released: 1971
Length: 4:08
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You're so sweet
You're so fine
I want you all and everything
Just to be mine

'Cos you're my baby
'Cos you're my love
Girl I'm just a Jeepster
For you love

You slide so good
With bones so fair
You've got the universe
Reclining in your hair

Just like a car
You're pleasing to behold
I'll call you Jaguar
If I may be so bold

The wild winds blow
Upon your frozen cheeks
The way you flip your hip
It always makes me weak

Your motivation
Is so sweet
Your vibrations
Are burning up my feet

Girl I'm just a jeepster
For your love
Girl I'm just a vampire
For your love

I'm gonna suck you
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 On_The_Beach wrote:



YES!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

Sadly, Marc Bolan's tragic early death is often forgotten since he was just outside of the "27 club", dying just shy of his 30th bday. 

I was just barley 6 months old when he died, and vaguely remember hearing his music as a kid.   I've grown to really like this song, and several other T.Rex tracks, though the sad and ironic life that was Marc Bolan still gets me in the feels.  

Long Live RP and the memory of Marc Bolan!!

Small part of his Wiki article:

Bolan never learned to drive, fearing a premature death.[51][52] Despite this fear, cars or automotive components are at least mentioned in, if not the subject of, many of his songs. He also owned a number of vehicles, including a white 1960s Rolls-Royce that was loaned by his management to the band Hawkwind on the night of his death.[53][54]

On 16 September 1977, Bolan was a passenger in a Mini 1275GT driven by Gloria Jones as they headed home from Mortons club and restaurant in Berkeley Square. After she crossed a small humpback bridge near Gipsy Lane on Queens Ride, Barnes, southwest London, the car struck a fence post[55] and then a tree.[56][57] Bolan was killed instantly, while Jones suffered a broken arm and broken jaw.[55][57]






Thank You for the info!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 LinThizzy wrote:



Totally COOL!!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
Sadly, Marc Bolan's tragic early death is often forgotten since he was just outside of the "27 club", dying just shy of his 30th bday. 

I was just barley 6 months old when he died, and vaguely remember hearing his music as a kid.   I've grown to really like this song, and several other T.Rex tracks, though the sad and ironic life that was Marc Bolan still gets me in the feels.  

Long Live RP and the memory of Marc Bolan!!

Small part of his Wiki article:

Bolan never learned to drive, fearing a premature death.[51][52] Despite this fear, cars or automotive components are at least mentioned in, if not the subject of, many of his songs. He also owned a number of vehicles, including a white 1960s Rolls-Royce that was loaned by his management to the band Hawkwind on the night of his death.[53][54]

On 16 September 1977, Bolan was a passenger in a Mini 1275GT driven by Gloria Jones as they headed home from Mortons club and restaurant in Berkeley Square. After she crossed a small humpback bridge near Gipsy Lane on Queens Ride, Barnes, southwest London, the car struck a fence post[55] and then a tree.[56][57] Bolan was killed instantly, while Jones suffered a broken arm and broken jaw.[55][57]



Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:

Ha Ha! . . . STILL triggered much? 

I lived through those times living in South London while working as a DJ. I played this a LOT and EVERYONE loved it. 

You sir, must have been living in an isolated PIMPLE of male dominated society. 

I hope you have been able to SQUEEZE your way out.  


lol!!!
Posted 2 years ago by carmelmik    [ Reply ]
What a fantastic song!
Posted 2 years ago by Emmettf    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

ICONIC TUNE!




Even better NOW in FLAC w/ studio phones, amp & DAC! Thanx RP!     
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Derecho wrote:

I still don't understand this song in the slightest.



Me too! I am glad to see the lyrics! But, still a Great Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
ICONIC TUNE!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Jeeper wrote:

THIS is a Jeepster



I LIKE IT! GREAT CONDITION!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]

THIS is a Jeepster
Posted 3 years ago by Jeeper    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:

Black Keys rip off!




Posted 3 years ago by Jeeper    [ Reply ]
Jeepster meet Jeepneys
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
I still don't understand this song in the slightest.
Posted 3 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
T-Rex Jeepster?

Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:
Black Keys rip off!
 
Ummm...

Daniel Quine Auerbach (born May 14, 1979)



Patrick James Carney (born April 15, 1980)


Posted 3 years ago by chuck02    [ Reply ]
Black Keys rip off!
Posted 3 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Chair dancing and air guitar playing at my desk. Thanks Bill!!!
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
"I call you Jag-u-ar, if I may be so bold".
💜💜💜
Posted 4 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
totally loved that!  Thanx RP   123K
Posted 5 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:

Ha Ha! . . . STILL triggered much? 

I lived through those times living in South London while working as a DJ. I played this a LOT and EVERYONE loved it. 

You sir, must have been living in an isolated PIMPLE of male dominated society. 

I hope you have been able to SQUEEZE your way out.  
 

Posted 5 years ago by dancindan    [ Reply ]
bumped 9 to 10
Posted 5 years ago by DChas    [ Reply ]
wonder why he went with Jeepster instead of Mini Moke.
Posted 5 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by MrMelons    [ Reply ]
T.Rex___RP
Posted 5 years ago by danw64    [ Reply ]
Like this, but Bolan and co were more interesting as folky Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Posted 5 years ago by trevc    [ Reply ]
Veleno Guitars, Shiny Metal (Rare) Birds
The first sale

While the Jorge Santana connection was productive in terms of input, it didn’t result in a sale. That would come shortly thereafter when John using the same surreptitous entrance technique  went to a T-Rex gig, and made his first sale. Or actually first two sales.

Veleno recounts his meeting with the eccentric Mark Bolan with amusement. “I got into the soundcheck that afternoon,” recalls John, “and started to polish my guitar. Mark Bolan came over to look at the guitar and asked me to go to his motel with him after the show. We went back to his room and he got down on his knees to inspect the guitar. He loved the guitar and said, ‘I want two, one for me and one for my good friend Eric Clapton.'”

“Okay,” said Veleno in a deadpan voice, who had no idea who Eric Clapton was.

“Don’t you know who Eric Clapton is?,” exclaimed Bolan in amazement. “My best friend is the greatest guitarist in the world.”

“No,” replied Veleno, thinking to himself that everyone says his friend is the best guitarist in the world. He’d heard that claim before.

Bolen began rolling around on the floor laughing hysterically. “I can’t believe someone who makes guitars doesn’t know who Eric Clapton is!”

Bolan gave Veleno the shipping address for the guitars, which was in care of Warner Brothers studios in California. “Gee,” thought Veleno, “these guys really are in show business!”

“My daughter Michelle was in college at the time,” adds Veleno, “and when I went home and told her I’d just sold two guitars to T-Rex and Eric Clapton, her awed response was ‘Wow, Eric Clapton is the greatest rock and roll guitarist in the world!’ I realized Bolan had been right. That’s when I figured out that I’d better begin to read up on this stuff.”

from:Veleno Guitars
Shiny Metal (Rare) Birds

://www.vintageguitar.com/1791/veleno-guitars/

Posted 5 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
I increase 0  to 7 
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}saw them live in 72 seattle paramount it rocked then and still zesty today ! never really worried bout the sexuality of it all still don't
Posted 6 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Way back when, I was a Teamster...I sang this song 'Girl I'm just a Teamster for your love'..she liked it.
Posted 6 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
fucken groovin old school!
Posted 6 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
 VH1 wrote:

NO MAN or BOY worth his salt would have been seen DEAD with a T.Rex record in those days...

T.Rex was a TOTAL girly band....

ALL the girls loved T.Rex, but even when a guy secretly loved them too, he would NOT admit it even under threat of death...

IF a guy would have said he love them, one could bet on he being called a gay person in not so friendly terms...

AND - knowing your posts here I very very very much doubt that YOU would have admitted it that you were a T. Rex fan in 1972...

NO freaking way, mate!  

 
Ha Ha! . . . STILL triggered much? 

I lived through those times living in South London while working as a DJ. I played this a LOT and EVERYONE loved it. 

You sir, must have been living in an isolated PIMPLE of male dominated society. 

I hope you have been able to SQUEEZE your way out.  
Posted 6 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Started Simon Reynold's latest book "Shock and Awe," over the weekend. It's a history of glam from Marc Bolan/T.Rex to the present day. Finished the T.Rex chapter last night and had to do a double take when I heard this today. 
Posted 7 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
 CCinSB wrote:
{#Dance}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajumprope}

 
is that you, Cecilia? is SB the one in the 805, my old stomping grounds? Hi from JH! 

anyways...good track and LONG LIVE RP!

Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
{#Dance}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajumprope}
Posted 7 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
 VH1 wrote:
NO MAN or BOY worth his salt would have been seen DEAD with a T.Rex record in those days...
T.Rex was a TOTAL girly band....
ALL the girls loved T.Rex, but even when a guy secretly loved them too, he would NOT admit it even under threat of death...
IF a guy would have said he love them, one could bet on he being called a gay person in not so friendly terms...
AND - knowing your posts here I very very very much doubt that YOU would have admitted it that you were a T. Rex fan in 1972...
NO freaking way, mate! 

Welcome back Stingray, but please check your meds.
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
In my humble opinion my ultimate all time favourite track
Posted 7 years ago by Shotoverplain    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

thanx 4 the info but I new all that before, also Bolan told Bowie that he wanted to be bigger than The Beatles
I was just asking a satirical question in response to people that make posts about other songs used in Tarrantino films only being popular because of the movie inclusion.
 At the time of this album's release my circle of friends all had this and other T-Rex records

 
NO MAN or BOY worth his salt would have been seen DEAD with a T.Rex record in those days...

T.Rex was a TOTAL girly band....

ALL the girls loved T.Rex, but even when a guy secretly loved them too, he would NOT admit it even under threat of death...

IF a guy would have said he love them, one could bet on he being called a gay person in not so friendly terms...

AND - knowing your posts here I very very very much doubt that YOU would have admitted it that you were a T. Rex fan in 1972...

NO freaking way, mate!  
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
Glam nirvana - still fresh!
Posted 8 years ago by Davie    [ Reply ]
T-Rex, Oh yes!{#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by dkgillett    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:

I can save you a search Skydog this song and more particularly T Rex aka Mark Bolan were super colossally big in the UK during the early 70s. He had a string of number one singles and albums during this time outselling his close friend David Bowie. His fan base were hysterically loyal and while he never made it onto the other side of the Atlantic he was probably the biggest act in Britain between 1970-73.
Had you grown up in Britain and lived through 'Bolanmania' you wouldn't ask if his fame was due to inclusion in a Tarrantino movie.
 
thanx 4 the info but I new all that before, also Bolan told Bowie that he wanted to be bigger than The Beatles
I was just asking a satirical question in response to people that make posts about other songs used in Tarrantino films only being popular because of the movie inclusion.
 At the time of this album's release my circle of friends all had this and other T-Rex records
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
THANK YOU!!  {#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
to save me a search, did anyone see posts about this song only being popular because it was in a Tarrantino movie?
 
I can save you a search Skydog this song and more particularly T Rex aka Mark Bolan were super colossally big in the UK during the early 70s. He had a string of number one singles and albums during this time outselling his close friend David Bowie. His fan base were hysterically loyal and while he never made it onto the other side of the Atlantic he was probably the biggest act in Britain between 1970-73.
Had you grown up in Britain and lived through 'Bolanmania' you wouldn't ask if his fame was due to inclusion in a Tarrantino movie.
Posted 8 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
Class {#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Dancingbanana}{#Dance}
Posted 8 years ago by dubberdan    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
to save me a search, did anyone see posts about this song only being popular beccause it was in a Tarrantino movie?

 
That director is mentioned far too often in the song comments on this site (IMO), but I haven't noticed someone making such a claim.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
to save me a search, did anyone see posts about this song only being popular because it was in a Tarrantino movie?
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Nice! I don't recall hearing any T Rex on any radio since 1972. (excepting Bang A Gong) Not on any adult alternative, eclectic... what have you. This is one of the best tracks from my favorite album of this truly original artist. Keeps me interested in RP. Thank you for the tasty treat!
Posted 8 years ago by sktillman    [ Reply ]
Ah, those 2 albums, Electric Warrior and The Slider were nearly worn out by listening to them over and over again.  Just fun rock 'n' roll who had a sound all their own.  "Jeepster" is up there with "Bang a Gong" in terms of never tiring of hearing it and getting moving each time I hear them or any other T. Rex song.  Sigh.
Posted 9 years ago by inozjeff    [ Reply ]
My teen years were spent with the glam scene at our school. What a time! certainly an experience that I'll always value.
Posted 9 years ago by exurbia    [ Reply ]
Marc Bolan rocks!  10
Posted 10 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
This holds up so amazingly well.
Posted 10 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
T. Rex churned out a lotta catchy tunes in their brief career.
The Slider album was also full of hook-laden gems.
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
That "suck" bit at the end is repulsive. And I'm not a prude.

 
I always assumed that was figurative, and I hope to continue doing so, hard as that now may be!
Posted 10 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
That "suck" bit at the end is repulsive. And I'm not a prude.
Posted 10 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
now these are my sounds of the '70s
Posted 10 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 BigIslandBlues wrote:
There are many good Bolan tunes to mine from this vinyl Bill. Lean Woman Blues is wicked. Rock on RP.

 
Sadly, Bolan is largely forgotten these days. I remember watching a recent Coca Cola ad that used T. Rex's "Mambo Sun"; as soon as I figured out the name of it, I went out and bought it. 

Believe it or not, but Def Leppard did a really good cover of T. Rex's "20th Century Boy" on a tribute album to 70s glam rock hits.
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Jeepster    
 {#Cheers} A few around here, but the owners would sooner part with their children. My Pinoy sister's family runs Jeepney(s) in Mindanao:

Posted 10 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Oh how I have missed this album.  And Marc Bolan.
Posted 11 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:

RP is not only a great place to hear some relatively new indie-oriented rock, it's good to know that it is also introducing tunes like this that I've loved for years to new ears.

Austin - keep digging man.

 
And this is a great example of commentary I love to read here - thanks to all.
Posted 11 years ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
Unbeatably the best song ever written.
Posted 11 years ago by Thin_Air    [ Reply ]
Jeepster     

A Jeepster, for all you young whippersnappers.  Post WW2, manufactured by Willys in an attempt to domesticate the outrageously successful war transport.  ("Jeep" = "GP" = General Purpose ... ask any vet.)
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]

great song from great album of great artist. 9


Posted 11 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Yep.

Biscobret wrote:
The song that Love and Rockets should have covered.  It sounds just like them (or rather, they sound like it...  on their S/T LP)
 


Posted 11 years ago by mmoyer    [ Reply ]
 Austin2Florida wrote:
Interesting. I've never heard this. Kinda reminds me of Robert Palmer.
 
RP is not only a great place to hear some relatively new indie-oriented rock, it's good to know that it is also introducing tunes like this that I've loved for years to new ears.

Austin - keep digging man.
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
One of my first venyl-singles. Second T.Rex, first was "Hot Love". {#Guitarist}
Posted 11 years ago by iSoul    [ Reply ]
The song that Love and Rockets should have covered.  It sounds just like them (or rather, they sound like it...  on their S/T LP)
Posted 11 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
Rockin' number showing off some way early flashes of grunge guitars! Dig it! 
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
bolan
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
There are many good Bolan tunes to mine from this vinyl Bill. Lean Woman Blues is wicked. Rock on RP.
Posted 12 years ago by BigIslandBlues    [ Reply ]

marc bolan by ~JSaurer
Johannes  ©2009-2010 ~JSaurer

the teen idol from the early 70s
the color version,
airbrush and water colors, 1999


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Good segue: Marc Bolan always said that his biggest influence was the Bobster.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
bill, you're so fine
Posted 18 years ago by dadsays    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by K-BILLY    [ Reply ]
That is what I'm talkin' 'bout. . . . .
Posted 18 years ago by beezoo    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP, this is so GREAT a 9, Children of the Revolution would get a 10. Jeepster Marc Bolan was a great fan of cars and many of his songs lyrics include cars and Marc Bolan died of a car accident. He did not drive and did not have a drivers license! Marc Bolan
Posted 18 years ago by rocteur    [ Reply ]
rosedraws wrote:
any theories on what a Jeepster is?
(click here) Fillin' in for Mari while she sleeps off her birthday...
Posted 18 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
rosedraws wrote:
any theories on what a Jeepster is?
Ah...you had to be there, I guess.
Posted 18 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
jeofredo wrote:
catchy!
Very! Sitting at my desk, tapping my toes, doing a little chair dance.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Interesting. I've never heard this. Kinda reminds me of Robert Palmer.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
Ah, the Glam-Rock days. I thoroughly enjoyed them!
Posted 18 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
catchy!
Posted 18 years ago by jeofredo    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
Actually, this was a test: her real name was GLORIA Jones.
who had the original "Tainted Love"....
Posted 18 years ago by adamashby    [ Reply ]
Moak wrote:
Ahhhhhhh.....
... Ahhhhhhh ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Make it stop. Please make it stop....
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
any theories on what a Jeepster is?
Posted 18 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhh.....
Posted 18 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Actually, this was a test: her real name was GLORIA Jones.
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
And you can follow the career of Marc's son (product of a union between MB and Grace Jones--yes, THAT Grace Jones) Rolan Bolan. If only Grace hadn't wrapped their Mini round an ole oak tree in South London with Marc in the passenger seat. They should have been using the Rolls, but MB had loaned it to his Dad, Mr. Feld. Or at least if they had been in a Jeepster....
aren't you thinking of Marti Jones?
Posted 18 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
And you can follow the career of Marc's son (product of a union between MB and Grace Jones--yes, THAT Grace Jones) Rolan Bolan. If only Grace hadn't wrapped their Mini round an ole oak tree in South London with Marc in the passenger seat. They should have been using the Rolls, but MB had loaned it to his Dad, Mr. Feld. Or at least if they had been in a Jeepster....
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Thank goodness! The tide on morning of sucky barfy songs seems to have turned.
Posted 18 years ago by Eagan    [ Reply ]
Just started listening to RP last week. Haven't heard this one in 20 years! Thanks. One of my life favs!
Posted 18 years ago by maninblack    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Great to finally hear some T. Rex here. We need a lot more!
i'll second that! this album and The Slider are both among my all-time essential albums. tremendous fun!
Posted 18 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Well, as I live and breathe! I'll be danged! I uploaded the Slider and 20th Century Boy and Bill nixed them. Great to finally hear some T. Rex here. We need a lot more!
Amen! Just pure, goofy, shakin' glam rock fun. More Bolan, more fun.
Posted 18 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
Have not heard this in YEARS. Like, I forgot about it. Completely.
I'm with you... Funny how it can take you back to a time and place after, what, 30 plus years. Yikes!
Posted 18 years ago by Jive    [ Reply ]
Have not heard this in YEARS. Like, I forgot about it. Completely.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Well, as I live and breathe! I'll be danged! I uploaded the Slider and 20th Century Boy and Bill nixed them. Great to finally hear some T. Rex here. We need a lot more!
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]