There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

This full-page Casablanca Records advertisement announces T. Rex's return to the American market with the release of the band's first album for the label. Built around imagery of Marc Bolan in concert, the advert presents Light Of Love as a revitalised new chapter for T. Rex and promotes both the album and the group's American touring activities. Publication: Billboard Date: September 28, 1974 Country: United States The advertisement is headed "On Their First Casablanca Album

This Bridgeton Evening News clipping from September 18 1974 offers a brief but scathing review of T. Rex’s single “Light of Love” (Casablanca NB‑9006), dismissing Marc Bolan’s latest effort as uninspired and predicting it might be his last worthwhile release. Publication: The News of Cumberland  County / Bridgeton Evening News Date: September 18 1974 Country: United States The review tersely critiques “Light of Love” as “another exercise in boredom from would‑be international

This short Bolton Evening News item from September 5 1974 notes the release of a Marc Bolan maxi‑single featuring three early tracks — Hippy Gumbo, Jasper C. Debussy, and The Perfumed Garden. The piece highlights the nostalgic appeal of Bolan’s pre‑T. Rex material, offering all three songs together for 50 pence. Publication: The Bolton News  Evening News Date: September 5, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The brief column celebrates Bolan’s return to his roots with a reissue of

This Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette review from August 1974 examines Marc Bolan’s compilation album The Beginning of Doves, reflecting on his early recordings and distinctive vocal style. The critic questions Bolan’s fading myth while praising the simplicity and charm of these formative tracks. Publication: Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette / Hammersmith Post Date: August 22 1974 Country: United Kingdom The review opens by asking whether “the myth of Marc Bolan

This Disco 45 review from August 1974 covers T. Rex’s single Light of Love, offering a candid assessment of Marc Bolan’s latest release. The piece situates the track within Bolan’s evolving sound, acknowledging its charm while noting it doesn’t quite match the band’s earlier triumphs. Publication: Disco 45 Magazine Date: August 16 1974 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the magazine’s Reviews – 45’s & LP’s section, the write‑up opens with a frank tone: “We’re gonna be rea

The August 15, 1974 edition of The Courier features “Early Bolan”, a new compilation album showcasing Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex material from his days with John’s Children and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Publication: The Courier Date: August 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Music Review / Album Feature THE STORY The article reviews the album Beginning of Doves (Track Select 2410 201), which collects early Marc Bolan recordings. It notes that while Bolan is now bus

The July 29, 1974 edition of the Norwich Evening News reviews the album Beginning of Doves, a collection of early Marc Bolan tracks from his pre-T. Rex days. Publication: Norwich Evening News Date: July 29, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: Norwich Section: Music Review THE STORY Reviewer Colin Cross praises the album, noting that while most people now know Marc Bolan as the leader of T. Rex, this LP showcases his earlier work when he was much better than he is now. He

The July 27, 1974 edition of the Evening Despatch reviews Marc Bolan’s The Beginning of Doves, looking back at the early Tyrannosaurus Rex period. Publication: Evening Despatch Date: July 27, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The review notes that the album brings back happy memories of the days when Tyrannosaurus Rex were a small cult band. It praises Marc’s trembling, almost unintelligible vocals backed by acoustic guitar and Steve Peregrine Took on percussion and flutes. The ly

This Jersey Journal article, published on Friday, July 19, 1974, profiles Marc Bolan, lead singer of T. Rex, and his wife June Bolan, offering an intimate look at their marriage and daily life. Written by Peter Jones, it forms the final installment of a multi‑part series on celebrity relationships. Publication: The Jersey Journal (New Jersey, USA) Date: July 19 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 15 / Feature Series Title: Mrs. Marc Bolan – A Rock to Which Husba

HEADLINE PARAGRAPH The July 6, 1974 edition of Disc announces T. Rex’s new single “Light Of Love”, recorded in Los Angeles, with Marc Bolan replacing drummer Bill Legend with Dave Lutton. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: News / Single Announcement THE STORY The article reports that T. Rex have a new single titled “Light Of Love” released on July 5. It is the first single with new drummer Dave Lutton. The B-side “Ex