Ride A White Swan
T. Rex · Electric Boogie [1971]
Ride it on out like if you were a bird
Fly it all out like an eagle in a sunbeam
Ride it on out like if you were a bird
Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong
Catch a bright star and a place it on your fore-head
Say a few spells and baby, there you go
Take a black cat and sit it on your shoulder
And in the morning you'll know all you know, oh
Wear a tall hat like a druid in the old days
Wear a tall hat and a tatooed gown
Ride a white swan like the people of the Beltane
Wear your hair long, babe you can't go wrong
Da-da-di-di-da, da-da-di-di-da ....
Ride A White Swan
Released on the 1971 album Electric Boogie, this track by T. Rex stands as a definitive example of the band's transition from glam rock to a more psychedelic, space-age sound. The song features the iconic vocal performance of Marc Bolan, characterized by a falsetto delivery that blends with the band's signature use of the organ and synthesizers. It captures the era's fascination with sci-fi themes and futuristic imagery, serving as a key recording in the band's discography that helped define the mod revival and early progressive rock movements. The composition remains a staple of the genre, showcasing the innovative production techniques and bold artistic direction that made T. Rex a pivotal act of the early 1970s.