The song's enduring popularity is often credited to its frequent use in media:
: It remains a staple of glam rock tributes, including a popular stage musical of the same name that celebrates Bolan's life and music. T.Rex - 20th Century boy
: It reached a new generation in 1991 when it hit #13 in the UK charts after being featured in a Brad Pitt Levi's commercial. It also appears in films like The Truman Show and The Purge: Election Year . The song's enduring popularity is often credited to
: Produced by Tony Visconti , the track captures Marc Bolan's transition into heavier, harder-rocking territory. Reviewers often describe the sound as "sensual," blending a bluesy undertone with "sticky" pop choruses. : Produced by Tony Visconti , the track
: Most reviews highlight the song's "crunchy" and "majestical" guitar riff as its centerpiece. Critics from NME at the time of release called it the group's best since "Telegram Sam," noting its "thunder guitar" assault.
