"Children of the Revolution" is a song by T. Rex. The song is covered by Kesha, which was released on the tribute album, AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The song was recorded back in 2018. The album was released on September 4, 2020.[1] The song was released as a promotional single on June 24, 2020, along with its accompanying music video.
In 2022, Kesha performed the song at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at Wembley Stadium.[2]
Background[]
| “ | Through a stroke of luck back in 2018, I met the incredibly talented and kind, Hal Willner. We were in the same studio and he said he liked my red nudie suit, and then when he mentioned that he was working on a project that involved honoring Marc Bolan. I excitedly started rambling about how much T. Rex has influenced my music and my style. Right there we decided to record our own incarnation of “Children of the Revolution”, a motherfucker of a song! I'm excited for the world to finally hear it! This project was so exciting and important to the late great Hal, who unfortunately passed away from complications due to Coronavirus. I’m humbled to be a part of this project honoring one of the most magical artists of the 20th century, and honoring the amazing legacy of Hal who was taken from us too soon by the pandemic. Art is eternal! | ” |
Lyrics[]
Well you can bump and grind
It is good for your mind
Well you can twist and shout
Let it all hang out
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, no, no
Well you can Terraplane
In the falling rain
I drive a Rolls-Royce
Cause it's good for my voice
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, no, no
Yeah
But you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, you won't fool the children of the revolution
No, you won't fool the children of the revolution
No way!
Music video[]
| Music video | Information | |
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Released | June 24, 2020 |
| Length | 2:40 | |
| Director | Ethan Silverman | |
| Producer | ||
| Filmed | 2016 | |
| Location | The Village Studios, Los Angeles, California | |
| Vevo views | 76.1k | |
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