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⭐ Mellow Love – Single: March 1982
A 1982 posthumous Marc Bolan single pairing late‑period recordings with a Tyrannosaurus Rex rarity.

T.Rex
Mar 5, 19824 min read


⭐ Ruby Red – Single: Mar. 1982
A 1982 Slade single revived from a 1978 idea, issued in both 7" and double‑pack formats and peaking at No. 51 in the UK.

Slade
Mar 4, 19823 min read


🔘 Mama’s Boy – Single: Jan. 1980
Released in January 1980, Suzi Quatro’s Mama’s Boy delivered a high‑energy glam‑rock punch and spent five weeks on the UK Singles Chart.

Suzi Quatro
Jan 11, 19803 min read


🔘 WHAT DO YOU WANT TO MAKE THOSE EYES AT ME FOR – Single: Feb. 1977
Les Gray’s 1977 solo single “What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For” was released on September 30, 1977, on Warner Bros. Records but did not chart in the UK.

Mud
Sep 29, 19774 min read


🔘 Dandy in the Underworld – Album: Mar. 1977
Marc Bolan’s final studio album — a sharp, soulful late‑period resurgence.

T.Rex
Mar 11, 19773 min read


🔘 Look What You’ve Been Missing – Single: Feb. 1977
Released on February 11, 1977, “Look What You’ve Been Missing” marked The Glitter Band’s return to their original name after a period recording as The G Band. Having moved to CBS Records and later Epic, the group attempted to re‑establish themselves during a period when glam rock’s commercial power was fading. Co‑written by John Rossall and Gerry Shephard, the single carried the hallmarks of their classic sound but ultimately failed to chart.

Glitter Band
Feb 12, 19772 min read


📰 Give Us A Wink – Review: Feb. 1976
Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror & Disc review critiques Sweet’s Give Us A Wink, arguing that the band’s pursuit of rock credibility results in an indulgent, over‑inflated album saved only by the taut “Action” and the hypnotic “Healer.”

Sweet
Feb 28, 19763 min read


📰 Dragon or Dreamer – Feature: Feb. 1976
Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror & Disc feature examines Marc Bolan’s complex persona — adored by fans, dismissed by critics, and now re‑imagined as a comic‑book figure in a playful comparison to Marvel superheroes and villains.

T.Rex
Feb 28, 19764 min read


📰 London Boys – Advert: Feb 28, 1976
Published on February 28, 1976, this one‑page Record Mirror & Disc advert promotes T. Rex’s new single “London Boys” and lists the band’s late‑February and early‑March tour dates, alongside a thank‑you note for their strong showing in the magazine’s annual readers’ poll.

T.Rex
Feb 28, 19763 min read


📰 The Dragon Bops Back – Review: Feb. 1976
Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror & Disc review covers T. Rex’s Lyceum concert, praising Marc Bolan’s showmanship, classic‑era hits, and theatrical staging — complete with a giant dry‑ice‑breathing dragon.

T.Rex
Feb 28, 19763 min read
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