Marc Bolan

Come To My House

(Spec Magazine, 12/'72)
 
Hello, Luv--and welcome to the Bolan home!  C'mon in now, don't be shy.  Hey, I see that you're right on time---sorry I'm not dressed just yet, but come along with me. I'll show you around my house and we'll spend the whole day together.
 
 
The first thing I do each morning soon as I wake is wash up and shave--not a bit out of the ordinary, huh? This here's the bathroom. I like lots of big mirrors! Hum, I guess morning's not my "handsomest" time of the day! Well, we'll fix that--a little soap, some toothpaste and some fancy brush and comb work on the "curly corkscrew" hair!
   
After washing and getting dressed--maybe I'll wear this satiny, plaid blazer--I like to "take my tea" for breakfast while relaxing on my bed. I don't go for the formality of sitting 'round a breakfast table--anyway, I can't eat very much so early in the day. Care to join me in a cuppa tea? Usually I look at the newspaper during breakfast. I like to keep up on what's happening in the world!
   
After breakfast, the really hectic part of my day begins. I almost always have to dash out of the house--either for interviews, picture-taking sessions or some kind of business meeting. It's all very exciting and stimulating but quite tiring! Why don't you come along with me today? When we get back, I promise I'll show you 'round the rest of the house.
That sure was a busy afternoon! Think I'll get out of these clothes and slip into somehting a bit more comfortable! My pet passsion is colorful, kooky t-shirts and I not only have loads of them, but I'm constantly changing from one to another.  Do you like this "smiley" one? Let's settle down in my cozy little living room. My bookcases are just overflowing with books--I love to read! I'm also the proud possessor of a groovy gold disc for my song Bang A Gong and I display it right on top of my bookcase. It  makes me really happy when people dig my records enough to go out and buy them. Know what I mean?
About this time in the afternoon I like to relax by listening to some good music. Elton John is one of my favorite songwriters and musicians--his LP Madman Across The Water is really inspirational.
Matter of fact, I think I'll do a little composing of my own right now. How do you like this guitar? I have quite a few guitars, but this six-string "folk" one is my favorite for writing songs. Of course, when I'm performing on-stage, I use an electric guitar.
Wow! Can you believe it's this late already? I've had a wonderful day--with such charming company, how could I help but? I'm really sorry the day had to end so soon. But I'll dream of you, Luv! Till then, keep boogieing.