T. Rex - 20th Century Boy (1973)

T. Rex - 20th Century Boy (1973) Artist : T. Rex Song : 20th Century Boy “20th Century Boy“ is a song by T. Rex, written by Marc Bolan. It was released as a single in 1973 and reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart. The song was not featured on an original studio album but was included as a bonus track on a reissue of 1973 album Tanx. It later returned to the UK Top 20 in 1991, peaking at No. 13, fourteen years after Bolan’s death, when it was used in a Chris Hartwill-directed commercial for Levi’s starring Brad Pitt. Personnel Marc Bolan – lead vocals, guitar Mickey Finn – handclaps Steve Currie – bass Bill Legend – drums Tony Visconti – production Sue and Sunny – backing vocals Howard Casey – saxophone