T. Rex’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton

Was there any doubt that “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” was going to be number one? I mean, come on.

20. “Rock On” (The Slider, 1972)

19. “The Motivator” (Electric Warrior, 1971)

18. “Metal Guru” (The Slider, 1972)

17. “Hot Love” (stand-alone single, 1971)

16. “Electric Slim and the Factory Hen” (Tanx, 1973)

15. “Buick MacKane” (The Slider, 1972)

14. “Life is Strange” (Tanx, 1973)

13. “Baby Strange” (The Slider, 1972)

12. “Life’s a Gas” (Electric Warrior, 1971)

11. “Jeepster” (Electric Warrior, 1971)

10. “Highway Knees” (Tanx, 1973)

9. “Ride a White Swan” (stand-alone single, 1970)

8. “Ballrooms of Mars” (The Slider, 1972)

7. “20th Century Boy” (stand-alone single, 1973)

6. “Girl” (Electric Warrior, 1971)

5. “Telegram Sam” (The Slider, 1972)

4. “Children of the Revolution” (stand-alone single, 1972)

3. “Rip Off” (Electric Warrior, 1971)

2. “Rapids” (Tanx, 1973)

1. “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” (Electric Warrior, 1971)