Released on 8 September 1972, Children of the Revolution marked a pivotal moment in T. Rex’s chart history. Written by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti, the single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the band’s run of four consecutive official No. 1 hits. It nevertheless topped both the Melody Maker and New Musical Express charts, becoming the last T. Rex single to do so. The release did not appear on a regular studio album but became one of the band’s mos