two pages POP magazine November 26 1973

Bolan plugs in for the Beeb – rare non album gems live on air! T.Rex’s Radio 1 Club sessions, recorded for the BBC and broadcast on The David Hamilton Show ( November 26 – 30 & December 3 – 7 1973) and Radio 1 Club (November 1973 26 – 29 ). Tracks: 3. Truck On (Tyke) – 3:11 4. Sitting Here – 2:19 Neither the track nor its B-side, "Sitting Here", appeared on an original T. Rex studio album, but both were added as bonus material on re-releases of the 1974 album Zinc Alloy and t

Bolan’s stomping glam trucker anthem roars into the Top 20! T. Rex's "Truck On (Tyke)" entered the UK Singles Chart the week of November 18, - 24, 1973, reaching its highest position at No. 12 on December 22, and 29, 1973. It remained on the chart for a total of 11 weeks. Chart Run November 24 – No. 38 December 1 – No. 20 December 8 – No. 13 December 15 – No. 14 December 22 – No. 12 December 29 – No. 12 January 5 – No. 15 January 12 – No. 18 January 19 – No. 22 Janu

A Truck On Tyke Ride T.Rex’s “Truck On (Tyke)” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single with push-out and solid centre variants in the UK on November 16, 1973, on T.Rex (catalogue: MARC 6). Backed with “Sitting Here,” this glam-rock stomper and mellow B-side (both written by Marc Bolan and produced Tony Visconti), were issued as non-album tracks later added to Zinc Alloy reissues. December 12 1974 enters the U.K chart at number 38 It peaked at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart for

A lush, soulful glam‑rock detour marking Bolan’s boldest evolution.

A teenage fan, a backstage invitation, and a Silver Otto trophy — sometimes the most enduring rock‑and‑roll stories are the quiet, human ones.

A rare moment of vulnerability in Bolan’s touring history — a night where technical chaos overshadowed the glitter, only for him to reclaim his brilliance days later on national television.

A transitional Bolan — confident, exploratory, and pushing the T. Rex sound into deeper grooves and richer textures.

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 witty, fast‑moving snapshot of the week’s new 7" releases, showcasing Chris Welch’s playful critical voice and the eclectic soundscape of early‑1973 pop.