Various Artists (September 30, 1972) – “Singles” Chart Feature - Melody Maker

Sep 30, 1972

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This edition of Melody Maker presents the week's leading singles chart, with T. Rex holding the number one position through "Children Of The Revolution". The chart captures the group's continued dominance of the British singles market during one of the strongest periods of their career.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: September 30, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

The Melody Maker singles chart places T. Rex at number one with "Children Of The Revolution", maintaining the position achieved the previous week. The chart confirms the record's continued popularity and demonstrates Marc Bolan's ability to remain at the forefront of the British music scene during 1972.

Immediately below T. Rex are major chart competitors including Slade with "Mama Weer All Crazee Now", David Cassidy with "How Can I Be Sure", and Faron Young with "It's Four In The Morning". The rankings provide a snapshot of the artists dominating British popular music at the time.

The chart also includes other significant glam and rock acts, with Roxy Music appearing with "Virginia Plain", Rod Stewart represented by "You Wear It Well", and Sweet charting with "Wig Wam Bam". The presence of several glam-related artists reflects the strength of the movement during the period.

In addition to the singles listings, the page includes publishers and composers information together with an American Top 10 section. Nevertheless, T. Rex's position at the summit of the chart remains the central feature, confirming the continuing success of "Children Of The Revolution".

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By September 1972, T. Rex had already established themselves as one of Britain's most successful groups. The chart performance of "Children Of The Revolution" reinforced Marc Bolan's position as a leading figure of the glam rock era and demonstrated the group's remarkable consistency in producing major hit singles.

The chart also reflects the competitive nature of the British music scene in late 1972, with established stars and emerging acts competing for positions. Despite this competition, T. Rex remained firmly at the top.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: T. Rex reaches number one in the Melody Maker singles chart

Era: 1972 glam rock era

Tone: Informative and chart-focused

Photography: No photography; chart listings and editorial information only

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• T. Rex at number one with "Children Of The Revolution"

• Contemporary British singles chart rankings

• Other chart entries by Slade, David Cassidy, Roxy Music, Rod Stewart and Sweet

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