Melody Maker double-page feature on Marc Bolan discussing his personal happiness, marriage, T. Rex’s rapid rise, and anticipation for the band’s new album. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Artist Profile THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan reflects on his recent marriage, personal contentment, and the band’s meteoric success with “Ride a White Swan” and “Hot Love”. He discusses the recording of their forthcomi

The April 29, 1971 edition of Disco 45 Songbook features T. Rex on the cover and a full-page profile of Marc Bolan inside, celebrating the band’s breakthrough year. Publication: Disco 45 Songbook Date: April 29, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Cover + Feature THE STORY The cover shows a striking photo of Marc Bolan and bandmate, while the inside feature details T. Rex’s rapid rise, “Hot Love” topping the charts, and Bolan’s journey from folk to glam stardom

BRAVO Musicbox chart page highlighting the Top 20 hits in German-speaking Europe, including T. Rex’s “Hot Love” climbing the rankings alongside major international acts. Publication: Bravo Date: April 26, 1971 Country: Germany Section: BRAVO Musicbox / Chart Page THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The BRAVO Musicbox presents the Top 20 singles based on reader votes, with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” appearing at No. 17. The chart reflects the diverse tastes of German, Austrian, and Swi

A seaside ballroom, a rising star, and a Saturday night bill packed with light and sound — T. Rex’s Winter Gardens appearance stands as a snapshot of glam rock before it fully ignited.

A joyous, retro‑charged single that channels the spirit of ’50s rock while announcing T. Rex’s arrival as a chart‑dominating force.

A burst of nostalgia, a flash of rock ’n’ roll energy, and a single destined to reshape the charts — “Hot Love” arrives with irresistible momentum.

A vanished broadcast reconstructed through fragments — a reminder of how much of Britain’s pop‑television heritage survives only through private recordings and memory