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Bolan's Monday Night Lyceum Call Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s advert promoted T. Rex’s concert at the Lyceum, Strand, London, on Monday, January 25, 1971. The show ran from 7.30–11.00 p.m. (doors open 7.00 p.m.), with tickets priced at 10 shillings. The event featured Jeff Dexter as DJ and guest group America. Advert Text LYCEUM, STRAND MONDAY 25th JANUARY 7.30-11.00 p.m. Doors open 7.00 p.m. T.REX TICKETS 10/- With JEFF DEXTER and GUEST GROUP AMERICA Legacy This advert captures T. Rex at the dawn of their electric glam explosion — just after “Ride A White Swan” and before the full T. Rextasy wave. A classic early 1971 gig promo. Do you have this Melody Maker advert in your archive? Were you at the Lyceum on January 25? Share in the comments!

a two-page spread in Bravo Magazine on January 16, 1975.

Mott The Hoople's Winter 1971 UK Tour Promo Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Hull Brick Company Presents” promoted a series of Mott The Hoople concerts with special guests Wishbone Ash (and support act Red Dirt on some dates). The tour ran across several major UK venues in late January 1971, with all seats priced at 10 shillings. A classic early-’71 glam/proto-hard rock bill. Advert Text HULL BRICK COMPANY PRESENTS IN CONCERT MOTT THE HOOPLE AND SPECIAL GUESTS WISHBONE ASH Plus RED DIRT NOTHINEVERAPPENS All seats 10/- for all concerts WED., JAN. 27 NOTTINGHAM ALBERT HALL Tickets Clements Pianos THURS., JAN. 28 NEWCASTLE CITY HALL Tickets Box Office FRIDAY, JAN. 29 SHEFFIELD CITY HALL Tickets Wilson Peck SAT., JAN. 30 HULL, CITY HALL Tickets Stardiscs Silver Street SUN., JAN. 31 BRADFORD ST. GEORGE'S HALL Tickets Box Office Legacy This advert captures Mott The Hoople and Wishbone Ash at an exciting early-career moment — both bands on the rise, just before Mott’s breakthrough with “All the Young Dudes” and Wishbone’s own ascent. A great slice of 1971 UK live rock history. Do you have this Melody Maker advert in your archive? Were you at any of these gigs? Share in the comments!

Faces' Pre-America UK Gig Run Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Final Concerts Prior to U.S. Tour” promoted Faces’ upcoming UK dates — their last major shows before heading to America. The ad listed a packed January schedule, presented by John Martin in association with Billy Gaff, featuring concerts at Newcastle City Hall, Nottingham Trent Polytechnic, Bradford University, Croydon Greyhound, Birmingham Town Hall, Exeter University, Hampstead College, and Bournemouth Winter Gardens. Advert Text Final Concerts prior to U.S. Tour: JAN. 20th: John Martin in association with Billy Gaff presents NEWCASTLE, CITY HALL JAN. 22nd: Nottingham, Trent Polytechnic Jan 23rd: Bradford University JAN. 24th: Croydon, Greyhound JAN. 27th: John Martin in association with Billy Gaff presents BIRMINGHAM, TOWN HALL JAN. 29th: Exeter University JAN 30th: Hampstead College JAN. 31st: John Martin in association with Billy Gaff presents BOURNEMOUTH, WINTER GARDENS Legacy This advert captures Faces at a pivotal moment — Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, and Kenney Jones gearing up for their first US tour, fresh off Long Player sessions and building on the momentum of “Stay With Me”. A classic early 1971 Faces promo piece. Do you have this Melody Maker advert in your archive? Were you at any of these gigs? Share in the comments!

Bolan's Lyceum Farewell Tease Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s article “REX GIG” announced T. Rex’s upcoming concert at London’s Lyceum on January 25, 1971 — billed as the group’s last major London appearance before their first American tour. Tickets were priced at just 10 shillings. Marc Bolan promised a two-hour-plus set with “a few surprises in store,” and the article hinted at possible guest musicians joining the stage. Exact Text from the Article REX GIG T. Rex are appearing in concert at London's Lyceum on January 25, and it will be the group's last major London appearance before their American tour. Tickets will be just 10s. Marc Bolan told MM: "We will be playing for two hours and maybe more, and we hope to have a few surprises in store." The MM understands that the group will appear and various other musician "friends" may take the stage with them. The group's four-week American tour starts on March 20. Currently T. Rex are in the studio recording a follow-up to "Ride A White Swan", which has sold well over 250,000 copies. Legacy This article captures the excitement of early T. Rextasy — the transition from folk to full glam, the promise of surprises, and the anticipation of the US breakthrough. A charming snapshot of the moment just before “Hot Love” and Electric Warrior took over. Do you have this Melody Maker article in your archive? Were you at the Lyceum gig? Share in the comments!

Elton's Trident Studio Love Letter Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s article “Elton Chooses Trident” featured Elton John discussing his recording preferences, with a focus on why he insisted on London's Trident Studios for his second and third albums (Tumbleweed Connection and the upcoming one in March). Elton John’s second album, released in the middle of last year, possessed a quality of sound with few parallels in the history of pop records. It was clean, natural, and pure, with the slightest nuance coming over loud and clear. The tone of the strings was particularly devastating, and Al Kooper, for one, raved about Gus Dudgeon's production as well as the songs of Elton and sidekick Bernie Taupin. So it's not surprising that Elton himself has fairly pronounced views about recording studios, and is quite specific on what he requires from them. His first album, "Empty Sky," was recorded at Dick James Music's studios, but the second and the third, "Tumbleweed Connection," were cut at London's Trident Studios, where the next one will also be recorded, in March. At the moment, Trident is the only place he'll use, despite an offer from The Band to use their own studio at Woodstock in upstate New York. "Trident is very central, which is extremely important," says Elton. "It's quite small—just about the right size, in fact—and it's got a bloody good sound. "We have the choice of several very good engineers, but we always use Robin Cable because he's completely into our music. That's very important, to have an engineer who's very sympathetic to what you're trying to do; it's why some bands simply won't record without people of the calibre of Glyn and Andy Johns. When you know the engineer, you can be sure beforehand that you're going to get a good sound. "Getting back to the size of the studio, I'd hate to have to record in a very big one—they're like being in a hospital, terribly clinical, with no atmosphere at all. For me, a studio has to be cosy and a bit moody, and Trident's like that. Another advantage there is that the drums are contained in a little booth of their own, completely shut off from everything, so there's almost perfect separation and no leakage of sound to speak of. "They can also get a marvellous string sound there, but it's a bit of a mystery why. Most studios that are good for strings have high ceilings, but Trident has a low one and it's still great. We use about 21 strings usually." Elton dropped in on a session at Atlantic's studios in New York while he was in America, and was amazed at the speed and efficiency of the Americans. "They seem to get things done very quickly, and while I was there they got one number down completely in 25 minutes. It took the engineer precisely 15 seconds to get a really rich, meaty bass sound!" Legacy This article captures Elton John’s early recording philosophy and his deep loyalty to Trident Studios, the home of his breakthrough sound. It’s a charming snapshot of the 23-year-old artist on the cusp of superstardom. Do you have this Melody Maker article in your archive? Ready for the Trident magic? Share in the comments!

The Last Tyrannosaurus Rex 45 Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on Regal Zonophone (catalogue: RZ 3025) in 1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex’s “By The Light Of A Magical Moon” — backed with “Find A Little Wood” — was the final releases under the full Tyrannosaurus Rex name before the shift to T. Rex. Written by Marc Bolan, produced by Tony Visconti, this dreamy folk-psych track closed the acoustic duo era. Track Listing A: By The Light Of A Magical Moon B: Find A Little Wood UK Variants 7", 45 RPM, Single, Solid – Regal Zonophone RZ 3025 – UK – 1970 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo – Regal Zonophone RZ 3025 – UK – 1970 7", 45 RPM, 4 Prong – Regal Zonophone RZ 3025 – UK – 1970 International Variants Scandinavia – Polydor 2001 011 – 1970 Germany – Polydor 2001 011 – 1970 New Zealand – Festival Records FK-3521 – 1970 Australia – Festival Records FK-3521 (misprint) – 1970 Netherlands – Stateside 5C 006-91133 M – 1970 France – Stateside 2C 006-91133 M – 1970 Ireland – Regal Zonophone RZ(I) 3025 (mispress) – 1970 Canada – Blue Thumb Records BTA 212X (reissue) – 1972 US – Blue Thumb Records BTA 212 (reissue) – 1972 US – Blue Thumb Records BTA 212 (promo reissue) – 1972 US – Blue Thumb Records BTA 212 (promo reissue, Terre Haute pressing) – 1972 UK – A&M Records 376 713-4 (2014 reissue) – 2014 Production Produced by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions. Published by Essex International. Contemporary Reviews (1970) Chris Welch (Melody Maker): "Marc Bolan with new sidekick Mickey Finn has another crack at the singles market with a typical Bolan Child vocal, but an untypical backing with some nice Beatley guitar sounds and unusual chord changes. It will be nice to see them get a hit after all this time. Let's hope the DJs cough up with some plays." Peter Jones (Record Mirror): "Never am too sure about this team. Sometimes they lose me or I lose them. This is a gentle moody piece of light-hearted writing, with good vocal line and some intriguing guitar spasms. At least try it, please." Derek Johnson (New Musical Express): "Rex is looked upon by many people as an ‘album group.' Maybe so, though I am confident that it's turn in the singles chart will come. But whether or not it will be with this disc is a moot point. It's hauntingly insistent, has a colourful lyric and throbbing beat, and highlights some sizzling guitar work. It reminds me slightly of Donovan's “Goo Goo Barabajagal" and is certainly distinctive enough to merit a Chart entry. But somehow I have my doubts." Legacy A transitional single from the acoustic Tyrannosaurus Rex days, just before the full glam shift with Electric Warrior. The title track is a dreamy, psychedelic folk gem. Do you have By The Light Of A Magical Moon in your collection? Ready for the magical moon? Share in the comments! Sources Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia and BBC Official Charts Company Whilst every effort is made to provide accurate information, mistakes do happen. Simply leave a comment and the post will be updated. Thank you.

Storyteller's Sister Released worldwide as a digital EP on September 20, 2024, David Bowie’s Live From The Manhattan Center ’99 celebrated the 25th anniversary of “Thursday’s Child” — the lead single from hours... Captured on August 21, 1999, just two days before the VH1 Storytellers filming in the same building (different studio), these three tracks were recorded for BBC’s Top Of The Pops but were never broadcast. Featuring “Thursday’s Child,” “Survive,” and “The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell,” it was a rare glimpse of Bowie in intimate ’99 form. Release Details Label: Parlophone (digital). Format: Digital EP (streaming/download). Full Track Listing 1. Thursday’s Child (Live From The Manhattan Center ’99) 2. Survive (Live From The Manhattan Center ’99) 3. The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell (Live From The Manhattan Center ’99) Reissues & Global Variants No physical release. Digital-only worldwide. Production and Context Recorded August 21, 1999 at Manhattan Center, New York for BBC Top Of The Pops (unaired). Same building as VH1 Storytellers (August 23). Part of the ' hours '... 25th anniversary celebrations. Singles Released and Chart Performance No chart entry (digital EP). Legacy and Collectibility Live From The Manhattan Center ’99 is a holy grail of unreleased Bowie — three pristine ’99 performances finally surfaced. Digital-only, Streams on Spotify/Apple Music preserve the intimate magic. This EP is a must-have for 'hours'... and late-’90s Bowie collectors. Do you have Live From The Manhattan Center ’99 in your digital vault? Which pretty thing hits hardest? Share in the comments! Sources Information is drawn from personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube Official Press Release: David Bowie's Live Manhattan E.P. dropped on September 20, 2024, celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Thursday’s Child," the lead single from 'hours...'. To mark the occasion, Parlophone released the LIVE FROM THE MANHATTAN CENTER ’99 DIGITAL EP, featuring three unreleased tracks recorded for the U.K. TV show Top Of The Pops but never aired. These songs were captured on August 21, just two days before VH1 Storytellers was filmed in the same building, though in a different studio. If it's already the 20th in your area, you might be streaming the EP now. Tracks include "Thursday’s Child," "Survive," and "The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell."

A single-page advertisement for the new album, dated October 4, 1999.

David Bowie’s "Slow Burn"  backed with "Wood Jackson" , was released as a CD single in Japan, Europe, and the United States by ISO/Columbia Records (catalog number COL 672744 2) on June 3, 2002. It was released as the lead single from his 22nd studio album, Heathen. The song was not released as a single in the UK. There was no British single from Heathen released until September, with "Everyone Says 'Hi'". The recording features Pete Townshend on guitar. The song earned Bowie a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Male Vocal Performance. The radio version of the song was included on the Best of Bowie compilation album, also released in 2002. Cover Art The cover photograph by Markus Klinko, featuring Bowie striding forward with a baby in his arms, is a composite of two images. Bowie's head is grafted onto the body of a male model photographed separately. Music video The music video of "Slow Burn" was directed by Gary Koepke, and released in 2002. A music video for "Slow Burn" was uploaded to the official DavidBowieVEVO YouTube channel on 23 March 2011. The video shows Bowie dressed in white performing the vocals to the song in a recording studio booth, with a young girl wandering around the darkened control room and occasionally touching the equipment and mixing desk. Track listings below info courtesy Wikipedia Track listing CDs ISO-Columbia / 672744 1 (Austria) "Slow Burn" – 4:43 "Wood Jackson" – 4:48 "Shadow Man" – 4:46 ISO-Columbia / COL 672744 2 (Austria) "Slow Burn" – 4:43 "Wood Jackson" – 4:48 "Shadow Man" – 4:46 "When the Boys Come Marching Home" – 4:46 "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" – 4:51 Sony / SICP-162 (Japan) "Slow Burn" (edit) – 3:55 "Shadow Man" – 4:46 "When the Boys Come Marching Home" – 4:46 "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" – 4:51 "Baby Loves That Way" – 4:44 7" Orange Vinyl ISO-Columbia / 672744 7 (Europe) "Slow Burn" "Wood Jackson" Personnel Producers David Bowie Tony Visconti Musicians David Bowie – Vocals, Horns Pete Townshend – Guitar Tony Visconti – Bass guitar, Recorders, B-vox, String arrangements Matt Chamberlain – Drums, Loop programming, Percussion David Torn – Guitars, Guitar loops, Omnichord Jordan Rudess – Piano and Hammond organ The Scorchio Quartet Greg Kitzis – 1st violin Meg Okura – 2nd violin Martha Mooke – Viola Mary Wooten – Cello

Rock & Folk Magazine, July 2002

A full-page advertisement in an unspecified publication, dated September 25, 2002.

A one-page advertisement in an unidentified publication, dated October 3–10, 2002.

The Sunday Times, November 3, 2002.

A single-page advertisement dated March 25, 2003.

David Bowie’s "John, I’m Only Dancing"  backed with "John, I’m Only Dancing (Sax Version)" , was released as a 40th Anniversary 7-inch vinyl picture disc single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number DBJOHN40) on September 3, 2012. "John, I’m Only Dancing" was originally released by David Bowie in September 1, 1972 during his iconic Ziggy Stardust era. The song was written by Bowie and recorded with his backing band, The Spiders from Mars. It was not included on the original The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars album but became a notable track due to its playful, ambiguous lyrics and glam rock sound. The song was controversial at the time for its suggestive lyrics, which some interpreted as alluding to bisexuality, leading to limited airplay in certain markets. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the single’s original release, EMI issued a special edition picture disc in 2012, aligning with renewed interest in Bowie’s work during this period, particularly following the success of reissues and retrospectives of his catalog. Release Details Format: The release is a 7" picture disc, a collectible vinyl format featuring unique artwork printed directly on the vinyl. Picture discs are highly sought after by collectors due to their aesthetic appeal, though they sometimes sacrifice audio quality compared to standard vinyl. Tracks: A side //John, I'm Only Dancing (original single version) (David Bowie) // DBJOHN 40A //Stereo // Publisher: North America Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Rest of World Tin toretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. Produced by David Bowie Originally 1972 Digital remaster 2012 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co. LLC under licence to EMI Records Ltd. Image credit: Photography by Mick Rock. 1972 Mick Rock. AA side //John, I'm Only Dancing (sax version) (David Bowie) // DBJOHN 40AA //Stereo // Publisher: North America -Tintoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music, Inc., Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. (BMI) o/b/o EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Songs (BMI). Rest of World Tin-toretto Music/RZO Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Chrysalis Music Ltd. Produced by David Bowie & Ken Scott. Originally 1973 Digital remaster 2012 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co. LLC under licence to EMI Records Ltd. Image credit: Photography by Sukita. Sukita/The David Bowie Archive™™ 2012 The copyright in this compilation is owned by EMI Records Ltd. © 2012 Jones/Tintoretto Entertainment Co., LLC. This label copy information is subject to copyright protection. All Rights Reserved. © 2012 EMI Records Ltd. // All rights of the producer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved. Unauthorised copying, hiring, renting, public performance and broadcasting of this record pro-hibited. //5099991589477// DBJOHN 40// Made in the EU // Remastered by Ray Staff at AIR Mastering// Design: Darren Evans//www.facebook.com/davidbowie

David Bowie’s "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)"  backed with "Where Are We Now?" , was released as a limited edition of 2,500 copies on 7-inch white vinyl single with a picture sleeve in the UK by Columbia Records (catalog number 88883709237) on April 20, 2013, in conjunction with Record Store Day, charting based solely on downloads. David Bowie David Bowie, Tony Visconti 8.5 Rate B David Bowie Where Are We Now? info courtesy Wikipedia Label: RCA Victor Country: France Catalogue: PB 10664