I Need TV: When I've Got T. Rex

Event Details Performance & Broadcast On July 4, 1975, Marc Bolan and T. Rex filmed a vibrant promotional performance of their single “New York City” (from the album Futuristic Dragon) for the Bay City Rollers’ popular children’s pop music TV series Shang-a-Lang. The track captured classic mid-70s glam energy with its catchy chorus and Bolan’s playful lyrics. Additional Notes Shang-a-Lang was produced by Muriel Young for Granada Television and ran for 20 episodes in 1975. Mu

Recorded at Long Beach Arena during T. Rex's October 1974 American tour, this Don Kirshner's Rock Concert appearance captured Marc Bolan and T. Rex at a crucial moment in their campaign to establish a stronger foothold in the United States. The performance took place just days before newspaper coverage in California highlighted both the band's enormous British success and their continuing struggle for American recognition. Publication: Don Kirshner's Rock Concert Date: Octobe

This episode of The Midnight Special featured T. Rex performing both "Hot Love" and "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" for American television audiences. Hosted by Seals & Crofts, the programme showcased a diverse range of artists, with Marc Bolan and T. Rex delivering one of the night's most memorable rock performances. The Midnight Special (NBC Television) Date: September 28, 1973 Country: United States T. Rex appeared as special guests on Season 2, Episode 3 of The Midnight Special

A wiped broadcast, but not a lost moment — “20th Century Boy” thundered through the BBC countdown, turning a simple chart rundown into a glam‑rock lightning strike.

On 30 August 1972, T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, pre‑recorded their performance of “Children of the Revolution” at BBC Television Centre for upcoming Top of the Pops broadcasts. The session formed a key part of the promotional run‑up to the single’s release on 8 September 1972. The track appeared on three TOTP episodes that month: • 14 September — broadcast using the pre‑recorded studio performance • 21 September — the song played over the weekly chart rundown • 28 September — t

On 1 October 1971, T. Rex travelled to Radio Bremen Studios in Bremen, West Germany, to record performances for the German television programme Beat Club. Unlike the previous day's filming commitments, this session featured the group performing live in the studio. According to the source text, one complete take of the band performing was filmed, followed by a second take featuring Marc Bolan adding vocal parts and additional guitar overdubs. The two performances were subseque

Event: August 5, 1971 – Top of the Pops (Episode 396), BBC. A look at Britain’s best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family, Diana Ross, and John Williams. Introduced by Ed Stewart. 40 minutes. Archive status: Wiped. Recorded the previous day (4 August 1971). Performances Featured • Dawn Feat. Tony Orlando – What Are You Doing Sunday (Played Over Charts, Chart #27) • Family – In My Own Time (Mimed, Chart #11) • Chicory Tip – Excus

On July 7, 1971, T. Rex recorded a performance of their new single “Get It On” for BBC’s Top of the Pops. The performance was first broadcast on July 8, 1971, and later re-aired on July 22, July 29, and August 12. Publication / Source: BBC Top of the Pops Date: Recorded July 7, 1971 | Broadcast July 8, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Television Performance THE STORY The band performed “Get It On” with the newly expanded lineup, joined by former King Cr

A vanished broadcast reconstructed through fragments — a reminder of how much of Britain’s pop‑television heritage survives only through private recordings and memory