Buick Mackane And The Babe Shadow
Marc Bolan · Other Songs - Marc Bolan
You got two left feet
You got two left feet, oh yeah
My trunks don't go
My trunks don't go
A boy's got to be bold, oh yeah
Buick MacKane
Buik MacKane
He's like a fox in the rain, oh yeah
When I collect my dues
When I collect my dues
I'm gonna pump you a few, oh yeah
Bump and grind
Bump and grind
But if it's good for my mind, oh yeah
Future machine
It's a future machine
It's like a teenage queen, oh yeah
Shadow in the night
Shadow in the night
Make your eyes burn bright, oh yeah
You got two left feet
You got two left feet
You got two left feet, oh yeah
Buick Mackane And The Babe Shadow
Released by Marc Bolan in 1969, this track stands as a quintessential example of his early psychedelic rock experimentation. The song features the distinctive falsetto vocals and intricate guitar work that would later define his solo career, showcasing a departure from the blues-based rock of his time with its complex time signatures and surreal lyrical themes. Recorded during a pivotal period in his discography, the piece reflects the influence of British Invasion bands while incorporating the avant-garde elements that Bolan would famously champion in his later work. It remains a significant song in his catalogue, illustrating the evolution of his musical style from the mid-1960s toward the psychedelic soundscapes of the late 1960s.