A wiped broadcast, but not a lost moment — “20th Century Boy” thundered through the BBC countdown, turning a simple chart rundown into a glam‑rock lightning strike.

Two BBC‑supplied recordings — “20th Century Boy” and “Free Angel” — broadcast repeatedly across Radio 1 during March 1973, amplifying T. Rex’s chart dominance.

A towering glam‑rock advert that distills the swagger and spectacle of T. Rex’s 1973 peak into a single unforgettable image.

A listing for a BBC Radio 1 Scene And Heard segment featuring a 7‑minute interview with Marc Bolan, recorded outdoors on March 6, 1973 and broadcast on March 10, 1973.confident, and on the cusp of full‑blown T. Rexmania.

T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy” — released March 2, 1973 — became one of the most iconic glam‑rock singles of the decade.

A swaggering glam‑rock blast, “20th Century Boy” is celebrated by Melody Maker as a nervy, dance‑floor‑ready anthem powered by Bolan’s howl and a pounding beat.