The June 17, 1976 edition of BBC’s Top of the Pops opened with T. Rex performing their hit “I Love To Boogie,” marking a high-energy start to the show. Event: BBC Television (Top of the Pops) Date: June 17, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: London THE STORY T. Rex opened the episode with a performance of “I Love To Boogie.” The full show featured a mix of mimed performances, music videos, and dance routines by Ruby Flipper, presented by Dave Lee Travis. Full Performanc

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