My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... by T. Rex

My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair...

by T. Rex

Released: July 05, 1968

Psychedelic folk, folk-pop

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Despite its initial reception, "My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair..." laid the groundwork for Tyrannosaurus Rex's subsequent albums and the evolution of Marc Bolan's musical style. But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows" is the debut album by the psychedelic folk band Tyrannosaurus Rex, which later became known as T. Rex. Originally scheduled for release in early May 1968, the album was delayed and eventually released on July 5, 1968, by the record label Regal Zonophone.

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The album is a seminal work in the…

The album is a seminal work in the psychedelic folk genre, characterized by its whimsical and fantastical lyrics, intricate acoustic guitar work, and Marc Bolan's distinctive vocal delivery.

Bolan's poetic and imaginative lyrics drew inspiration from…

Bolan's poetic and imaginative lyrics drew inspiration from mythology, folklore, and mystical themes, reflecting the psychedelic spirit of the late 1960s.

The album's title alone captures the band's eccentric…

The album's title alone captures the band's eccentric and poetic approach to music, setting them apart in the burgeoning psychedelic music scene of the time.

Over the years, the album has attained cult…

Over the years, the album has attained cult status among fans of psychedelic and folk rock, and it remains an important chapter in the early career of Marc Bolan, who would later achieve international fame and success with T. Rex during the glam rock era of the 1970s.

"My People Were Fair and Had Sky in…

"My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair...

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"My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows" is the debut album by the psychedelic folk band Tyrannosaurus Rex, which later became known as T. Rex. Originally scheduled for release in early May 1968, the album was delayed and eventually released on July 5, 1968, by the record label Regal Zonophone.

The album is a seminal work in the psychedelic folk genre, characterized by its whimsical and fantastical lyrics, intricate acoustic guitar work, and Marc Bolan's distinctive vocal delivery. Bolan's poetic and imaginative lyrics drew inspiration from mythology, folklore, and mystical themes, reflecting the psychedelic spirit of the late 1960s.

Despite its initial reception, "My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair..." laid the groundwork for Tyrannosaurus Rex's subsequent albums and the evolution of Marc Bolan's musical style. The album's title alone captures the band's eccentric and poetic approach to music, setting them apart in the burgeoning psychedelic music scene of the time.

Over the years, the album has attained cult status among fans of psychedelic and folk rock, and it remains an important chapter in the early career of Marc Bolan, who would later achieve international fame and success with T. Rex during the glam rock era of the 1970s.

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