Children of the Revolution
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Children of the Revolution was a #2 hit single in September 1972 for the British rock band T. Rex. The song broke their sequence of four official single releases all reaching #1 (Hot Love, Get It On, Telegram Sam, Metal Guru).
[edit] Origins
The song is about teenage rebellion, and upon its release, some critics blasted the song, as it marked a change in the band's overall tempo. Some even believed the song was pro-communist propaganda, based on the title alone.
It was included in the film Born to Boogie, in the famous Apple Studios jam with Elton John. During the jam, Marc Bolan puts his head through a grand piano while Elton is playing.
[edit] Cover Versions
In 1986 the Violent Femmes covered the song on their album The Blind Leading the Naked.
In 1992 the Killers (featuring former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno) covered the song on the album Murder One.
Additionally, a cover performed by Gavin Friday and singer Bono of U2 appears on the 2001 film Moulin Rouge! soundtrack.
It was also covered in Live 8 by Elton John and Pete Doherty, but it was poorly received, as Doherty forgot many of the words.
