Sally Was An Angel
Marc Bolan · Other Songs - Marc Bolan
But angel's are a fake
Could she just be a yesterday's scene
Trying to make a break
But I'm so lonely, mama
But I'm so lonely
This fallen woman,
In my mind, the death of me
Sally was a girl child
When I first knifed her heart
Now she's dead, but whose this head
Speaking of things apart
But I'm so lonely, mama
But I'm so lonely
This fallen woman
In my mind, the death of me
Sally was a girl child
When I first knifed her heart
Now she's dead, but whose this head
Speaking of things apart
Well I'm so lonely, mama
Well I'm so lonely
This fallen woman
Gonna be in my mind, the death of me
Ahhh, Mama
Sally Was An Angel
Released in 1970, 'Sally Was An Angel' stands as a defining track in the discography of Marc Bolan, the enigmatic frontman of T. Rex. The song exemplifies the band's transition from hard rock to a more psychedelic and theatrical style, characterized by Bolan's distinctive falsetto vocals and the band's use of synthesizers and orchestral arrangements. As a key piece of the 1970s glam rock movement, the recording captures the era's fascination with androgynous imagery and dramatic flair. The track remains a significant cultural artifact, illustrating Bolan's ability to blend pop sensibilities with avant-garde experimentation, cementing his legacy as a pioneer who reshaped the boundaries of rock music during the early 1970s.