Marc Bolan & T.Rex: (Hit Warriors)

T. Rex recorded a performance of "Ride A White Swan" at Point Cloud, Paris, on December 22, 1970. The performance was recorded in a Parisian cellar where bands were pitted against another band, with viewers invited to vote by postcard for their favorite.

NME crowns Tyrannosaurus Rex the final kings of the underground – just before the glam explosion! one-page article in New Musical Express, December 19, 1970. More pre-glam Bolan whispers added weekly.

Bolan brings the bop to Wiltshire – one night only! concert advert in Melody Maker, December 12, 1970.

T.Rex’s Play Poperama, Devizes on December 18, 1970, show with Freedom and Rinki Dink Show from 8 pm to 1 am, admission 12/ .Concert advert, published in Melody Maker music newspaper on December 12, 1970.

A NME HiFly 2 T. Rex Triumph Published in the UK on December 12, 1970, New Musical Express’s album review “Acceptance at Last for T. Rex” celebrated T. Rex’s T. Rex (HiFly 2) — their first album as a duo after dropping “Tyrannosaurus” and adding Mickey Finn. The review hailed Marc Bolan’s shift from underground folk to electric glam, calling it “the acceptance he’s been waiting for.” A landmark NME moment for the birth of T. Rex. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine

Bolan & Finn blow minds on Top of the Pops – the night glam whispered its first spell! cover and one-page feature in Music Now, December 12, 1970. More early T.Rex TV magic added weekly. Marc: 'TOTP was so surreal ...it was like a Fellini film' "The last "Top of the Pops' we did was so surreal." "There were people like Gerry Munroe on-we were out of it. It was like a Fellini film." Marc Bolan discussing his departure into world best-selling singles. Although Underground snobs

T.Rex go electric – the bassman who made the boogie thunder arrives! Melody Maker, December 12, 1970.

Fly Records' White Swan Magic Released in the UK as a 7-inch vinyl single on October 2, 1970, by Fly Records (catalogue: BUG 1), this catchy folk-glam rock song climbed to number 6 on the Official Singles Chart on December 12. It then dropped during the Christmas period before rising to its highest position of Number 2 on January 2. It remained in the Top 40 for 20 weeks. The track that prevented it from reaching No. 1 was Clive Dunn – Grandad. Single Overview Release Details

A T. Rex Brighton Boogie Blitz Published in the UK on December 12, 1970, Melody Maker’s page 40 full-page advert “BIG APPLE” announced T. Rex’s first England appearance since shortening the name — co-headlining with Pink Floyd and Status Quo at the Regent Theatre Concert Hall (Big Apple), Brighton on Friday, December 19, 1970 (advance 25/-). The ad also listed upcoming shows including East Of Eden (Christmas Eve) and Groundhogs (New Year’s Eve). A rare snapshot of peak T. Rex

On December 11, 1970, T.Rex’s T. Rex was issued as an LP in the UK by Fly Records (catalog number FLY 1), representing the band's first album under their shortened name. When the album came out, "Ride A White Swan" was at number 6 on the charts, and the band was in the midst of a UK tour, though the song was not included on the album. While the album was attributed to T. Rex, the recordings and cover shot were completed during their tenure as Tyrannosaurus Rex. The duo consi

A performance by T. Rex for the BBC was recorded at the BBC Paris Theatre, 12 Lower Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4NS, United Kingdom on December 10, 1970. The set included the tracks: "Debora," "Elemental Child, " "The Woodland Bop - Consuela - The King of the Mountain Cometh - The Woodland Bop" (medley), "Ride a White Swan," and "Jewel." The "Woodland Bop" medley can be found on the Marc Bolan – Electric Sevens 2 - At the BBC Limited edition box set release for Record Store D

Bolan’s acoustic duo storm the Paris Theatre – Peel’s perfect Christmas gift! T.Rex’s John Peel's Sunday Concert, recorded at The Paris Theatre, Regent Street, London, on Thursday, December 10, 1970. First broadcast on John Peel’s Sunday Concert on Sunday, December 20, 1970, and repeated Wednesday, December 23, 1970. Setlist Debora – 5:44 Elemental Child – 9:04 Woodland Bop Medley – 7:33 i. Woodland Bop ii. Conesuala iii. The King Of The Mountain Cometh iv. Woodland Bop Ride

Bolan plugs in for the Beeb – Hot Love hits the airwaves early! T.Rex’s Dave Lee Travis Show session, recorded at BBC Studio 5, Maida Vale, London, on Wednesday, December 9, 1970. First broadcast on The Dave Lee Travis Show on Sunday, December 13, 1970. Tracks: Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran / Jerry Capehart cover) – 3:33 Jewel – 3:20 Hot Love – 3:09 More early electric Bolan gems added weekly.

T.Rex’s The Almighty Power of a Hit Record article by Rob Partrido, published in Record Mirror on December 5, 1970, discussing Marc Bolan preparing for his second Top of the Pops appearance and the power of a hit record. MARC Bolan was preparing for his second appearance on 'Top Of The Pops'. The almighty power of a hit record; it was only the third time T. Rex have ever been on television and the first occasion was only a Sunday religious programme two years ago. The T. Rex

Bolan calls – Bournemouth Winter Gardens gets its first T.Rex invasion! advert for Bournemouth Winter Gardens, November 27, 1970, in Melody Maker, November 4, 1970.

Bolan declares war on albums – the 45 is king! one-page article in New Musical Express, November 21, 1970.

Marc & Mickey cast a spell on BBC’s biggest stage! With "Ride a White Swan", at number 30 on the BBC Singles Chart, T. Rex recorded their TOTP debut at BBC Television Centre, 201 Wood Lane, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12, England, on Wednesday, November 11, 1970. The duo—Marc Bolan on Gibson Les Paul and Mickey Finn on bass—delivered a mimed performance, broadcast the following day (November 12). The song was performed for a second time and broadcast on November 26, 1970. Again

T.Rex unleashed in BBC’s Maida Vale! T.Rex’s Top Gear Session, recorded four tracks at BBC Studio 4, Maida Vale, London, on Monday, October 26, 1970. First broadcast on Top Gear on Saturday, November 7, 1970 and produced by John Walters. Tracks: “Ride A White Swan” (2:03), “Jewel” (3:32), “Elemental Child” (7:44), “Sun Eye” (2:00).

T.Rex storm the BBC with Visconti-powered glam! T.Rex recorded two tracks at BBC Studio 5, Maida Vale, London, on Friday November 6, 1970, for the Sounds Of The 70s show, produced by John Muir, both featuring Tony Visconti on bass. First broadcast on Sounds Of The 70s (The Bob Harris Show) on Monday November 16, 1970. Tracks: “My Baby's Like A Cloudform” (1:25), “Funk Music” (1:46). Tracks 3-1 to 3-4: Recorded at BBC Studio 4, Maida Vale, London, Monday 26th October 1970. Fir

Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s "For Rex Friends" , an in-concert advert in Melody Maker , October 29, 1970.