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England's Monster Single Advert: 1971
Bolan's Ride A White Swan US Push Published in the US on January 9, 1971, Billboard Magazine’s one-page advert “England's Monster Single” promoted T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” — Fly Records’ breakout glam hit. The bold ad declared it “England's Monster Single,” pushing Bolan’s US breakthrough. A key moment in T. Rextasy’s American arrival. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Billboard (US). Date: January 9, 1971. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this Bill

T.Rex
Jan 8, 1971


T. Rex Album Review: 1970
T. Rex album review, titled "T. Rex goes funky," published in Melody Maker December 26, 1970, praising "The Children of Rarn" as "possibly one of the most beautiful songs heard this year." T. Rex goes funky T. REX "T. Rex" (Fly). "The Children of Rarn," which makes up the opening and closing tracks of this album, is possibly one of the most beautiful songs I've heard this year. It's a flying number, hovering over history, and yet flying towards a scientific dream spun by Bola

T.Rex
Dec 25, 1970


On the Wings of a Swan Article : 1970
Tyrannosaurus Rex’s acoustic magic takes flight in Brighton – pure woodland wonder! Sounds, December 26, 1970.

T.Rex
Dec 25, 1970


Last of the Great Underground Groups Article : 1970
NME crowns Tyrannosaurus Rex the final kings of the underground – just before the glam explosion! one-page article in New Musical Express, December 19, 1970. More pre-glam Bolan whispers added weekly.

T.Rex
Dec 18, 1970
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