The final single from John's Children, featuring a Marc Bolan-penned A-side even after his acrimonious departure from the band. “Go-Go Girl” / “Jagged Time Lapse” captures the raw energy of late-1960s British mod/psychedelic rock. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: John's Children Label: Track Date: October 6, 1967 Catalogue: 604010 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Go-Go Girl” Written by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Jagged Time Lapse” Written by: Hewlett, McClelland TRACK LIST UK 7

The September 25, 1967 edition of the Lincolnshire Echo profiles John Peel’s influential late-night pirate radio show The Perfumed Garden, highlighting his support for emerging underground artists — including an early mention of Marc Bolan as one of the talents Peel championed. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: September 25, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Section: Radio / Music Feature THE STORY The article portrays John Peel as a passionate a

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

This short review from July 1967 praises John’s Children’s new single Come and Play with Me in the Garden on Track Records. Following the near‑success of Desdemona, the piece describes the band’s latest release as loud, forceful, and perfectly tuned to the flower‑power groove of the era. Publication: Music Paper Date: July 22 1967 Country: United Kingdom The review notes that after Desdemona narrowly missed the charts, John’s Children quickly returned with another energetic

On July 22 1967, Marc Bolan officially formed Tyrannosaurus Rex after leaving John's Children. Initially conceived as a four‑piece electric rock band, the group played its first and only show at the Electric Garden in Covent Garden, London - a performance so chaotic that it prompted an immediate reformation into the acoustic folk duo that would define Bolan's early career. THE STORY Following his departure from John's Children, Marc Bolan assembled a new band under the name T

The July 15, 1967 edition of Melody Maker announces a new single by John’s Children titled “Come And Play Me In The Garden”, noting that singer and songwriter Marc Bolan has recently left the group to form his own band, Tyrannosaurus Rex Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 15, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Section: News / Singles Announcement The short news item reports the upcoming release of John’s Children’s new single and informs readers that Marc Bolan has departed the b

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

On June 17 1967, BBC Light Programme’s Saturday Club broadcast a dynamic session by John’s Children, featuring early recordings and an interview with bassist John Hewlett. This appearance captured the band during their short but influential run in the London underground scene. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: John’s Children Studio: The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London Recorded: Tuesday, June 6 1967 Show: Saturday Club (BBC Light Programme) Broadcast Date

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/