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Marc's Hullabaloo Interview: 1976
Bolan's Capital Radio Phone-In On January 18, 1976, Maggie Norden interviewed Marc Bolan on the Capital Radio show Hullabaloo. The programme featured Bolan discussing his music and career, responding to listener questions during a live phone-in segment, and playing tracks from his upcoming album Futuristic Dragon (released later that year). A lively, fan-focused radio moment during Bolan’s mid-’70s creative peak. Interview Overview Details Show: Hullabaloo (Capital Radio, UK)

T.Rex
Jan 18, 19761 min read


Insight with Marc Bolan (1975)
Bolan unplugged – the Electric Warrior opens up on BBC radio! Insight with Marc Bolan – two rare, intimate interviews broadcast on BBC Radio 1: Part One – 23 November 1975 (3:34) Presented by David “Diddy” Hamilton • Producer: Paul Williams Marc chats about Music Business, touring, and the changing scene. Part Two – 30 May 1976 (5:49) Presented by Anne Nightingale • Producer: Tony Hale Deeper dive – life after glam, new directions, and classic Bolan charm. Both originally air

T.Rex
Nov 23, 19751 min read


BBC Radio 1 Club with T.Rex: 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

T.Rex
Nov 26, 19731 min read


Scene And Heard Interview: 1971
Bolan chats glam, guitars, and the cosmic ride – nine minutes of pure Marc magic! Marc Bolan’s Scene And Heard interview with Tony Norman (9:41), first broadcast on BBC Radio 1’s Scene And Heard on Saturday, December 4, 1971. More early Bolan wisdom added weekly. 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
Dec 4, 19711 min read


BBC Afternoon Pop with T.Rex : 1972
Bolan overdubs pure glam gold for the Beeb – Telegram Sam unleashed! T.Rex’s Saturday Afternoon Pop (The Peter Powell Show) – “Telegram Sam” 2:50, recorded at BBC Studio 1, Maida Vale, London, on Monday November 29, 1971 (overdub session: Marc added guitar and vocals to a pre-prepared backing track). First broadcast on The Peter Powell Show, January 29, 1972.

T.Rex
Nov 29, 19711 min read


T.Rex BBC Radio Double-Dose: 1970
Bolan’s cosmic boogie hits the airwaves twice – Hot Love and rare session tracks! On December 21, 1970, the BBC broadcast two T.Rex sessions: The version of “Hot Love” recorded on December 9 aired on Radio One Club. Sounds of the 70s replayed the session recorded on November 5, featuring four tracks: Ride a White Swan My Baby's Like a Cloud Form Is It Love Funk Music

T.Rex
Dec 26, 19701 min read


T. Rex's Woodland Bop
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

T.Rex
Dec 10, 19701 min read


John Peel's Sunday Concert with T.Rex: 1970
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

T.Rex
Dec 9, 19701 min read


Dave Lee Travis Show Session : 1970
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
Dec 8, 19701 min read


T.Rex: Top Gear Session (1970)
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
Nov 6, 19701 min read


T.Rex: Sounds Of The 70s (1970)
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

T.Rex
Nov 5, 19701 min read


The Travelling Tradition BBC Session: 1968
Bolan’s acoustic elves weave pure folk magic for the Beeb – the underground at its dreamiest! Tyrannosaurus Rex’s The Travelling Tradition was recorded at BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London, on Monday, October 14, 1968. First aired on Top Gear on Sunday, December 22, 1968. More pre-glam Bolan whispers added weekly.

T.Rex
Dec 21, 19681 min read


BBC Top Gear: 1967
Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan: Guitar, Vocals; Steve Peregrine Took: Bongos) recorded a session for BBC's Top Gear hosted by John Peel on Monday, October 30, 1967. The show, produced by Bernie Andrews, was broadcast in two parts on Sunday, November 5, 1967, and Sunday, February 4, 1968. The complete session is available on the Marc Bolan Featuring John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Marc Bolan & T. Rex – Marc Bolan At The BBC (Radio Sessions And Broadcasts 1967-1977) 6 CD Box

T.Rex
Oct 30, 19671 min read
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