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Marc Bolan & T. Rex (May 16, 2006) Born To Boogie – The Soundtrack Album 2CD

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T.Rex
May 15, 2006
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The official double-CD soundtrack album to Marc Bolan’s 1972 film Born To Boogie, featuring the full motion picture soundtrack on Disc 1 and a complete T. Rex live concert recorded at the Empire Pool, Wembley on March 18, 1972 on Disc 2. A essential archival release packed with classic glam performances, spoken-word segments, and rare footage tie-ins.


RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan & T. Rex

Title: Born To Boogie – The Soundtrack Album

Date: May 16, 2006

Label: Sanctuary Midline

Format / Type: 2CD Album

Country: UK Catalogue: SMEDD 215





TRACK LIST

Disc 1: Born To Boogie – The Motion Picture Soundtrack

  1. Intro (Spoken Word)

  2. Jeepster

  3. Baby Strange

  4. ‘Electric Wind’ (Poem) (Spoken Word)

  5. Tutti Frutti (Elton, Ringo & T.Rex)

  6. Children Of The Revolution

  7. ‘Look To The Left’ (Marc & Ringo) (Spoken Word)

  8. Spaceball Ricochet

  9. ‘Some People Like To Rock’ (Marc & Ringo) (Spoken Word)

  10. Telegram Sam

  11. ‘Some People Like To Roll’ (Marc & Ringo) (Spoken Word)

  12. Cosmic Dancer

  13. ‘They’ve Come, Tis Said’ (Spoken Word)

  14. Jeepster / Hot Love / Get It On / The Slider (Medley with String Quartet)

  15. ‘Union Hall’ (Poem) (Spoken Word)

  16. Hot Love

  17. Get It On

  18. Children Of The Revolution (Reprise)

  19. BBC Interview With Marc Bolan

    from late 1971 (Spoken Word)


Disc 2: T. Rex In Concert – 18th March 1972

  1. Rosko’s Intro (Emperor Rosko) (Spoken Word)

  2. Cadillac

  3. Jeepster

  4. Baby Strange

  5. Spaceball Ricochet

  6. Girl

  7. Cosmic Dancer

  8. Telegram Sam

  9. Hot Love

  10. Get It On

  11. ‘Just One More?’ (Emperor Rosko) (Spoken Word)

  12. Summertime Blues

THE STORY 

Compiled from the soundtrack of Marc Bolan’s self-directed 1972 film Born To Boogie, this 2CD set brings together the original film audio (including collaborations with Elton John and Ringo Starr) and a full-length live concert from the Empire Pool, Wembley.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

A must-have for T. Rex fans, capturing Bolan at the absolute peak of his glam stardom. The release includes spoken-word poems and interviews that provide insight into Marc’s creative world in 1972.



PERSONNEL

  • Marc Bolan – Guitar and Vocals

  • Mickey Finn – Percussion / Vocals

  • Steve Currie – Bass

  • Bill Legend / Paul Fenton / Davey Lutton – Drums

  • Guest appearances: Elton John, Ringo Starr, and others on select tracks

PRODUCTION 

Produced by Tony Visconti (original recordings).

Compiled and remastered for Sanctuary Midline in 2006.

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

  • Striking 2CD digipak with iconic silhouette artwork of Bolan riding a horse

  • Detailed liner notes and photos from the film and concert

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS 

Front cover: White background with orange/black “Marc Bolan T.REX” logo in lightbulb style, colorful silhouette of Bolan riding a horse, and “Born To Boogie – The Soundtrack Album” title. Marked as 2CD. Back cover: Track listings for both discs with small photos from the film/concert, barcode, and detailed credits. Discs: Black with “Born To Boogie” text and part numbering.

RELATED MATERIAL

  • T. Rex studio albums 1971–1973 (Electric Warrior, The Slider, Tanx)

  • Born To Boogie film (1972)

SOURCES Discogs, Sanctuary Records,

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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