Discover the story of the song > Cosmic Dancer – T. Rex

British singer and guitarist Marc Bolan formed the band T. Rex in 1967. After initial success with singles such as "Ride a White Swan" and "Hot Love," the band reached its peak in 1971 with the album The Slider, which contained the single "Cosmic Dancer." The single was written by Bolan in 1970, while he was in India with his longtime friend and girlfriend, Gloria Jones. Bolan described the song as "a prayer for lost souls".

"Cosmic Dancer" was released as a single in November 1971, reaching number nine on the British charts. The song has been covered by many artists, including David Bowie, Nirvana, Morrissey and Siouxsie and the Banshees.