In the winter of 1968, The Move delivered one of their most sophisticated and enduring singles. Written by Roy Wood, “Blackberry Way” was a lush, psychedelic pop masterpiece featuring intricate harmonies, dramatic orchestration, and a memorable descending melody. Released on November 28, 1968, the single appeared on Regal Zonophone under catalogue number RZ 3015. Backed with “Something” (written by Dave Morgan), this 7-inch release became The Move’s biggest hit, reaching No.

Published in the November 9, 1968 issue of *Record Mirror*, this article examines Tyrannosaurus Rex at a time when they were still a gentle, poetic folk-rock duo rather than the full glam rock powerhouse they would soon become. It highlights the dreamy, word-play heavy style that defined their early releases.

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s second album expanded Marc Bolan’s mystical, acoustic vision into a deeper, more confident psychedelic folk statement. Recorded at Trident Studios during the summer of 1968, the album refined the duo’s enchanted, percussive sound while continuing their exploration of mythic imagery, whimsical narratives, and Eastern‑tinged textures. Released only four months after their debut, it captured the band’s rapid ascent within the British underground scene. Releas

A polished slice of late‑60s British pop, “Just For Tonight” captures David Essex before his rise to stardom, still working within the Brill‑building‑influenced songwriting world of Tony Macaulay and Barry Mason. Smooth, melodic, and radio‑friendly, the single shows Essex’s early promise as a vocalist long before his breakthrough in the 1970s. Released on October 25 1968 by Pye Records (7N 17621), the single pairs the Macaulay/Mason‑penned A‑side with “Goodbye C.,” written by

Jeff Beck’s debut album arrived as a seismic statement in late‑1968, bridging blues rock, hard rock, and the earliest rumblings of heavy metal. Featuring Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood before their rise to stardom, the record established the Jeff Beck Group as one of the most powerful forces in British rock. Its mix of Yardbirds‑era reinterpretations, blues standards, and explosive originals positioned Beck as a defining guitarist of the era. Released on 15 November 1968 by Colu

A sharp, transitional portrait of The Move at the moment they shed their pop‑friendly “teeny bopper” image and stepped into a harder, more confrontational rock identity. Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Length: 4 min read A reinvention forged in attitude and ambition. The piece captures the band’s shift from colourful chart darlings to a tougher, more musically serious outfit, driven by internal changes, management influence, and a desire to be taken seriously in the ra

A detailed 1968 profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex during their underground folk-rock phase, featuring Marc Bolan’s candid thoughts on his music, career, and philosophy. Pre-fame, pre-glam Tyrannosaurus Rex — poetic, eccentric, and fiercely independent. Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth interview with Marc Bolan and Steve Took • Bolan discusses the band’s origins and underground success • Reflections on dropping out, staying

In the late summer of 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex were developing their unique brand of acoustic, poetic folk-rock. Led by Marc Bolan’s whimsical lyrics and gentle guitar, the duo released “One Inch Rock” — a quirky, rhythmic track full of Bolan’s signature wordplay and mystical charm. Released on August 23, 1968, the single appeared on Regal Zonophone under catalogue number RZ 3011. Backed with “Salamanda Palaganda,” this 7-inch release became the band’s only Top 30 hit during t

In the summer of 1968, before the full explosion of glam rock, a young band was already experimenting with melodic, beat-driven pop. “Slow Motion” was a bright, catchy single that blended jangly guitars and strong harmonies with a laid-back, summery feel. Released on July 19, 1968, the single appeared on Fontana Records under catalogue number TF 958. Backed with “It’s Lonely Out There,” this 7-inch release marked an early chapter for the band that would later evolve into one

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut album introduced Marc Bolan’s earliest incarnation: a mystical, acoustic, psychedelic folk duo steeped in fantasy, whimsy, and the late‑1960s underground scene. Recorded quickly on a tight budget, the album established Bolan as a singular voice in British psychedelia, long before the electric glam‑rock transformation of T. Rex. Released on July 5 1968 by Regal Zonophone (SLRZ 1003), the album marked the beginning of Bolan’s recording career and the f