Released on June 3, 1966, The Third Degree was Marc Bolan's second solo single for Decca Records, following the earlier release of The Wizard. Issued during Bolan's pre-Tyrannosaurus Rex period, the single captures a young songwriter refining the distinctive lyrical and musical approach that would later define his career. Written by Bolan, both sides of the record showcase his growing confidence as a composer and performer during the mid-1960s. The release remains an importan