A Living Echo of Glam Rock’s Eternal Pulse Reignited on a Small, Sweaty Stage
When T.Rextasy took the stage at The Robin 2 in Bilston on April 13, 2019, their performance of “Baby Boomerang” became more than a tribute. It was a vivid reminder of how deeply the spirit of Marc Bolan and T. Rex still resonates decades after its original release. First issued in 1972 as the B-side to “Metal Guru”, “Baby Boomerang” never chased chart dominance on its own, yet it has long occupied a sacred place among devotees as one of Bolan’s most affectionate and intimate expressions. Hearing it revived in a live setting like this brought its quiet magic back into the present tense.
On that night in Bilston, the song unfolded not as nostalgia, but as something alive and breathing. T.Rextasy, widely regarded as one of the most faithful and emotionally attuned interpreters of the T. Rex catalogue, approached “Baby Boomerang” with reverence rather than imitation. The performance captured the song’s gentle swing and warm melodic contour, allowing its emotional core to surface without embellishment. In the close confines of The Robin 2, every note felt personal, as if passed directly from band to audience.
Originally written as a love song inspired by Marc Bolan’s deep affection for June Child, “Baby Boomerang” has always carried a softness that contrasts beautifully with the glitter and stomp of glam rock. Its charm lies in its simplicity. The melody circles gently, much like the title suggests, returning again and again to its emotional center. In the hands of T.Rextasy, this circular quality was emphasized, drawing the audience into a shared emotional loop of warmth, devotion, and quiet joy.
What made this 2019 performance especially powerful was its setting. The Robin 2 is not an arena built for spectacle. It is a room where music lives close to the body, where sweat, sound, and memory collide. In such a space, “Baby Boomerang” felt exactly where it belonged. The song’s lyrical tenderness and understated rhythm thrived without distance or distraction. It became a communal experience, reminding listeners that glam rock was never just about glitter or volume, but about connection.
There is also something profoundly moving about hearing this song performed long after its creator’s passing. T.Rextasy does not attempt to modernize or reinterpret Bolan’s vision. Instead, they preserve its emotional truth. Their performance acknowledges the passage of time while refusing to let the feeling fade. In this sense, “Baby Boomerang” becomes a metaphor not just for love, but for legacy. It returns again and again, carried by those who still believe in its beauty.
That night in Bilston, the song served as a quiet affirmation that the heart of glam rock still beats strongest in intimate rooms, shared memories, and voices singing along not out of obligation, but out of love. “Baby Boomerang”, as delivered by T.Rextasy, proved once more that some songs never leave. They simply keep coming back.