''20th Century Boy'' by T.Rex Limited Edition Prints of Original Painting goth The Rolling Stone Illustrated History

The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll

" Costello recalled in Q Magazine March 2008: "That was (label boss) Jake Riviera's idea

and was also a worldwide hit

He is the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music

The drum break was further sampled by hip hop acts including Public Enemy

''20th Century Boy'' by T.Rex Limited Edition Prints of Original Painting goth The Rolling Stone Illustrated History20th Century Boy was recorded on 3 December 1972 in ToshibaRecording Studios in Tokyo, Japan. The single version of the track fades at three minutes thirty nine seconds, however the master tape reveals that the song ended in nearly a full three minutes worth of jamming. The lyrics are, according to Marc Bolan, based on quotes taken from notable celebrities such as Muhammad Ali. Although the lyrical content of a lot of Marc Bolan's songs is ambiguous,