7 Inch Boogie: Singles

A rare 1967 German 7" single by John's Children featuring the provocative A-side “Come And Play With Me In The Garden” and the Marc Bolan-penned B-side “Sara, Crazy Child.” RELEASE DETAILS Artist: John's Children Label: Polydor Date: September 1967 Catalogue: 59 116 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Germany A-Side: “Come And Play With Me In The Garden” Written by: Ellison, Hewlett B-Side: “Sara, Crazy Child” Written by: Marc Bolan TRACK LIST Germany 7" Commercial Single (59 1

A rare and hastily released single by John's Children following the withdrawal of the Marc Bolan-penned “Midsummer Night’s Scene”. “Come And Play With Me In The Garden” / “Sara, Crazy Child” captures the band’s raw mod/psychedelic sound during a turbulent period. Artist: John's Children Label: Track Date: July 14, 1967 Catalogue: 604005 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Come And Play With Me In The Garden” Written by: Ellison, Hewlett B-Side: “Sara, Crazy Child” Wr

RELEASE INFORMATION Planned Release Date July 7, 1967 (not confirmed) 7" Vinyl Single Reference: UK: 604005 A. Midsummer Night's Scene (Bolan) B. Sara, Crazy Child (Bolan) Notes: One of the rarest UK 45s ever, it was pulled from release after Marc Bolan left the band, with only about 50 copies believed to still exist. UK VARIANTS: four prong and solid centre in plain white sleeve BAND PERSONNEL Andy Ellison: vocals Geoff McClelland: guitar Marc Bolan: guitar John Hewlett: bas

A raw, controversial psychedelic pop single written by a young Marc Bolan during his brief time with the band — infamous for its BBC ban and cult status in the pre-glam underground scene. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 24 May 1967 Catalogue: 604003 Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom Label: Track Records A-Side: Desdemona B-Side: Remember Thomas À Becket PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Front sleeve: Black & white band photo with a striking image of a woman in the foreground Consistent mod/

The December 13, 1966 edition of the Lincolnshire Echo reviews Marc Bolan’s single “Hippy Gumbo” (Parlophone R 5539), describing it as an arranger’s record full of musical ideas and portraying Bolan as a man of mystery with a rasping, bluesy voice. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: December 13, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Section: Music / Singles Review THE STORY The review highlights Bolan’s eclectic style and the song’s potential to reach

In the late autumn of 1966, a young Marc Bolan released his third and final solo single before forming Tyrannosaurus Rex. “Hippy Gumbo” was a quirky, upbeat pop track with a strong beat-group feel and a touch of the whimsical, poetic style that would soon define his work with Tyrannosaurus Rex. Backed with “Misfit,” this Parlophone 7" single marked the end of Bolan’s early solo period and the beginning of his journey into the acoustic folk-rock sound that would lead to glam s

On June 3, 1966, Marc Bolan released his second solo single “The Third Degree” / “San Francisco Poet” on Decca Records, capturing his early transition from folk to a more dynamic sound as he built toward his future glam rock stardom with T. Rex. This release showcases Bolan’s poetic songwriting and distinctive voice during his formative years. RELEASE DETAILS: Date: June 3, 1966 Label: Decca Records Formats: 7" vinyl single Catalog Numbers: F.12413 Related Album: None (pre-T.

In the autumn of 1965, a 17-year-old Marc Bolan (then still known as Mark Feld) stepped into the spotlight for the first time as a solo artist. Long before the folk mysticism of Tyrannosaurus Rex or the electric glam explosion of T. Rex, he released his official debut solo single “The Wizard” — a gentle, folk-tinged pop song with a touch of whimsy and early mystical themes that would later define his songwriting. Backed with “Beyond The Rising Sun,” this Decca 7" single marks