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John's Children (October 6, 1967) – "Go Go Girl" b/w "Jagged Time Lapse" Single: UK
Released on October 6, 1967 by Track Record, "Go Go Girl" was the final single issued by John's Children and is notable for featuring an A-side written by Marc Bolan after his departure from the group.Although Bolan had already left John's Children by the time of release, his influence remained significant. "Go Go Girl" was adapted from a Bolan composition that he would later revisit under the title "Mustang Ford" on Tyrannosaurus Rex's debut album My People Were Fair And Had

John's Children
Oct 5, 19673 min read


Marc Bolan / John Peel (September 25, 1967) “The Perfumed Garden” - Lincolnshire Echo
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

Marc Bolan
Sep 24, 19672 min read


John's Children (September 1967) - “Come And Play With Me In The Garden” / “Sara, Crazy Child” Single: GER
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

John's Children
Aug 31, 19671 min read


Marc Bolan (August 1967) – Jasper C. Debussy Acetate UK: Single-Sided Acetate
This rare single-sided SPOT acetate preserves Jasper C. Debussy, one of twelve recordings completed by Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took during two recording sessions held at Spot Studios during August 1967. These sessions represent a key turning point in Bolan's artistic development and document the earliest stages of the musical partnership that would soon become Tyrannosaurus Rex. RECORDING The recording was produced by Simon Napier Bell. Recording took place at Spot Stud

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 31, 19672 min read


Marc Bolan (August 1967) – Lunacy's Back Acetate UK: Single-Sided Acetate
This rare single-sided SPOT acetate preserves Lunacy's Back, one of twelve songs recorded by Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took during the August 1967 Spot Studios sessions. The acetate survives as an important document from the period immediately preceding the creation of Tyrannosaurus Rex and offers a glimpse into Bolan's rapidly developing songwriting style. RECORDING The recording was produced by Simon Napier Bell. Recording took place at Spot Studios, South Molton Street

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 31, 19672 min read


Marc Bolan (August 1967) – Jasmine '49 Acetate UK: Single-Sided Acetate
This rare single-sided SPOT acetate preserves Jasmine '49, recorded during Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took's August 1967 recording sessions at Spot Studios, London. The acetate forms part of a remarkable group of twelve recordings completed during two sessions that helped lay the foundations for the music that would shortly emerge under the Tyrannosaurus Rex name. RECORDING The recording was produced by Simon Napier Bell. Recording took place at Spot Studios, South Molton

Marc Bolan
Jul 31, 19672 min read


John’s Children (July 22 1967) – “Come and Play with Me in the Garden” Review – Melody Maker
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

John's Children
Jul 21, 19671 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 22, 1967) – “Formation and First Performance” Timeline Chronicle – London Underground Scene
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

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 21, 19672 min read


John's Children (July 21, 1967) – "Come And Play With Me In The Garden" b/w "Sarah Crazy Child" Test Pressings UK:
Issued during the final phase of John's Children's recording career, "Come And Play With Me In The Garden" and "Sarah Crazy Child" represent recordings from the group's late-1967 sessions produced by Simon Napier-Bell. Unlike commercially released copies, the surviving test pressings provide a fascinating insight into the manufacturing process before the single reached production. Several distinct preview and test-pressing variations are known, each showing different combinat

John's Children
Jul 20, 19675 min read


Marc Bolan (July 15, 1967) Leaves John’s Children & Single Announcement – Melody Maker
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

John's Children
Jul 14, 19671 min read
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