Marc Bolan & T. Rex (September 27, 2024) Born To Boogie – The Motion Picture Blu-ray
- T.Rex
- Sep 27, 2024
- 2 min read
The definitive 2024 Blu-ray reissue of Ringo Starr’s 1972 film Born To Boogie, capturing Marc Bolan & T. Rex at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy. This restored edition includes the full motion picture, the legendary jam session with Ringo Starr and Elton John, the complete Matinee Show concert, and a wealth of bonus features.
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Title: Born To Boogie – The Motion Picture
Date: September 27, 2024 Label: Various (T.Rex / Demon / Cherry Red) Format / Type: Blu-ray Country: UK / Worldwide
TRACK LIST / CONTENTS
Main Feature: Born To Boogie – The Motion Picture (1972)
Directed by Ringo Starr
Bonus Features
Original Theatrical Trailer
The ‘Premier’ Version
The Matinee Show (complete concert)
Telegram Sam 2016 promo video
Newspaper Cuttings Gallery
Additional Extras
Matinee Show Setlist (18th March 1972)
Rosko’s Intro (Emperor Rosko)
Cadillac
Jeepster
Baby Strange
Spaceball Ricochet
Girl
Cosmic Dancer
Telegram Sam
Hot Love
Get It On
‘Just One More?’ (Emperor Rosko)
Summertime Blues
THE STORY
Filmed during the height of T. Rextasy in 1972, Born To Boogie blends concert footage from the Empire Pool, Wembley with surreal sequences, a star-studded jam session featuring Ringo Starr and Elton John, and a Mad Hatter’s tea party. This new Blu-ray restores the film and adds extensive extras for the ultimate archival presentation.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This edition includes a newly-designed O-card, 20-page booklet, and presents both the theatrical and Premier versions along with the full Matinee Show. It stands as the definitive visual document of Marc Bolan at his most charismatic and creative peak.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan – Vocals, Guitar
Mickey Finn – Percussion, Vocals
Steve Currie – Bass
Bill Legend – Drums
Guests: Ringo Starr, Elton John, and others
PRODUCTION Directed by: Ringo Starr Produced by: Tony Visconti (music)
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Newly-designed O-card slipcase
20-page booklet with liner notes and rare photos
High-definition restoration
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover: Classic black & white film-strip style image of Marc Bolan riding a tiger statue, with bold red “T.REX BORN TO BOOGIE” title. Red box highlighting key features and “THE MOTION PICTURE” subtitle. Includes Blu-ray and region logos.
RELATED MATERIAL
Truck Off (2006) – Tour rehearsals
T. Rex studio albums 1971–1973
Previous Born To Boogie DVD/CD releases
SOURCES Official release.
All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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