Light of Love is a US‑ and Canada‑only studio album originally released in 1974. It combines three tracks previously issued in the UK on  Zinc Alloy  and  the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow  with eight newly recorded songs from 1974 sessions at  Music  Recorders  Inc. Studios in Hollywood. The album was engineered by Gary Ulmer and produced by Marc Bolan himself, marking his first productionwithout Tony Visconti.  “Till Dawn” was later re‑recorded for Bolan’s Zip Gun under Bolan’s

This vibrant 1974 concert poster promotes a rare double bill featuring ZZ Top and T. Rex for their “Only N.Y. Area Appearance” at the Capitol Theatre in Portchester, New York. Publication: Original Concert Poster Date: November 16, 1974 Country: United States Location: Portchester, New York Section: Concert Promotion (Poster) THE STORY The green-and-white poster, presented by Eddie Claridge, advertises ZZ Top (fresh off Tres Hombres) with special guests T. Rex (on tour behind

This short Bolton Evening News item from September 5 1974 notes the release of a Marc Bolan maxi‑single featuring three early tracks — Hippy Gumbo, Jasper C. Debussy, and The Perfumed Garden. The piece highlights the nostalgic appeal of Bolan’s pre‑T. Rex material, offering all three songs together for 50 pence. Publication: The Bolton News  Evening News Date: September 5, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The brief column celebrates Bolan’s return to his roots with a reissue of

This Lima News feature from 27 August 1974 profiles Marc Bolan and his wife June, offering a glimpse into their unconventional marriage and eccentric lifestyle. Written by Peter Jones for the Women’s News Service, it portrays Bolan as a flamboyant pop star and June as his grounded, practical partner who manages both his career and household with quiet strength. Publication: The Lima News Date: 27 August 1974 Country: United States The article opens with a vivid image of Mar

This Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette review from August 1974 examines Marc Bolan’s compilation album The Beginning of Doves, reflecting on his early recordings and distinctive vocal style. The critic questions Bolan’s fading myth while praising the simplicity and charm of these formative tracks. Publication: Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette / Hammersmith Post Date: August 22 1974 Country: United Kingdom The review opens by asking whether “the myth of Marc Bolan

This Disco 45 review from August 1974 covers T. Rex’s single Light of Love, offering a candid assessment of Marc Bolan’s latest release. The piece situates the track within Bolan’s evolving sound, acknowledging its charm while noting it doesn’t quite match the band’s earlier triumphs. Publication: Disco 45 Magazine Date: August 16 1974 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the magazine’s Reviews – 45’s & LP’s section, the write‑up opens with a frank tone: “We’re gonna be rea

The August 15, 1974 edition of The Courier features “Early Bolan”, a new compilation album showcasing Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex material from his days with John’s Children and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Publication: The Courier Date: August 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Music Review / Album Feature THE STORY The article reviews the album Beginning of Doves (Track Select 2410 201), which collects early Marc Bolan recordings. It notes that while Bolan is now bus

The July 29, 1974 edition of the Norwich Evening News reviews the album Beginning of Doves, a collection of early Marc Bolan tracks from his pre-T. Rex days. Publication: Norwich Evening News Date: July 29, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: Norwich Section: Music Review THE STORY Reviewer Colin Cross praises the album, noting that while most people now know Marc Bolan as the leader of T. Rex, this LP showcases his earlier work when he was much better than he is now. He

The July 27, 1974 edition of the Evening Despatch reviews Marc Bolan’s The Beginning of Doves, looking back at the early Tyrannosaurus Rex period. Publication: Evening Despatch Date: July 27, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The review notes that the album brings back happy memories of the days when Tyrannosaurus Rex were a small cult band. It praises Marc’s trembling, almost unintelligible vocals backed by acoustic guitar and Steve Peregrine Took on percussion and flutes. The ly

This Jersey Journal article, published on Friday, July 19, 1974, profiles Marc Bolan, lead singer of T. Rex, and his wife June Bolan, offering an intimate look at their marriage and daily life. Written by Peter Jones, it forms the final installment of a multi‑part series on celebrity relationships. Publication: The Jersey Journal (New Jersey, USA) Date: July 19 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 15 / Feature Series Title: Mrs. Marc Bolan – A Rock to Which Husba