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Marc Bolan And John's Children (April 1, 1984) – Beyond The Rising Sun Double Album: LP, TC.
Beyond The Rising Sun is a double-album compilation released by Cambra in April 1984. The collection brings together recordings by Marc Bolan and John's Children, documenting material associated with Bolan's pre-Tyrannosaurus Rex career and the period surrounding his brief but significant involvement with John's Children. The set combines solo Marc Bolan recordings with tracks by John's Children, creating a retrospective overview of some of his earliest surviving studio work.

John's Children
Mar 31, 19843 min read


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


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


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


John's Children (July 7, 1967) – "Midsummer Night's Scene" Acetate UK: EMIDISC
Cut on July 7, 1967, this rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves an early recording of "Midsummer Night's Scene" by John's Children during the group's final and most creative period. Produced shortly before Marc Bolan's departure from the band, the acetate offers a snapshot of the material being developed at the height of the group's psychedelic phase. Unlike a commercially issued single, this acetate was produced in extremely limited numbers for reference and evaluation

John's Children
Jul 6, 19674 min read


John's Children (June 17, 1967) – BBC Saturday Club Session
On June 17 1967, BBC Light Programme’s Saturday Club broadcast a dynamic session by John’s Children, featuring early recordings and an interview with bassist John Hewlett. This appearance captured the band during their short but influential run in the London underground scene. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: John’s Children Studio: The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London Recorded: Tuesday, June 6 1967 Show: Saturday Club (BBC Light Programme) Broadcast Date

John's Children
Jun 16, 19672 min read


John's Children (May 26, 1967) – "Desdemona" b/w "Remember Thomas A. Becket" Single UK: Double-Sided Acetate
This double-sided acetate documents the pairing of "Desdemona" and "Remember Thomas A. Becket" by John's Children. Dated May 26, 1967, the acetate carries the Track Record catalogue number 604003 and was produced during the group's 1967 recording activities. The supplied acetate labels identify both recordings as John's Children performances. Produced by Simon Napier-Bell. Recorded at Advision Studios, Gosfield Street, London. Marc Bolan did not contribute to the B-side recor

John's Children
May 25, 19672 min read


John's Children (May 26, 1967) – "Desdemona" b/w "Remember Thomas A. Becket" Single UK: 7"
Released in the UK during May 1967 on the Track Record label, "Desdemona" was issued as a 7-inch single backed with "Remember Thomas A. Becket". The single carried catalogue number 604003 and was produced by Simon Napier-Bell. "Desdemona" was written by Marc Bolan during his tenure with John's Children, while the B-side was credited to Andy Ellison and John Hewlett. Although Bolan contributed to the A-side, he did not participate in the recording of "Remember Thomas A. Becket

John's Children
May 25, 19673 min read


Marc Bolan With John's Children (1967) – Hippy Gumbo / Desdemona Acetate UK: 8"
This rare 8-inch double-sided acetate documents the brief but significant period when Marc Bolan was working with John's Children following his departure from the group as an official member. The acetate couples Hippy Gumbo with Desdemona, two recordings closely associated with Bolan's creative partnership with the band during 1967. Surviving examples are particularly important because they preserve recordings from a period that bridged Bolan's work with John's Children and h

Marc Bolan
Jan 1, 19673 min read


John's Children / Fairchild (Early 1967) – "Desdemona" b/w "Thanks For The Memories" Single UK: Double-Sided Acetate
This early 1967 double-sided acetate couples "Desdemona" by John's Children with "Thanks For The Memories" by Fairchild. The recording was prepared as an acetate rather than a commercial release and features two different artists on its respective sides. Side 1 contains the John's Children recording "Desdemona", while Side 2 features Fairchild's "Thanks For The Memories". Marc Bolan did not contribute to the recording featured on the B-side. Side 1, "Desdemona", was produced

John's Children
Jan 1, 19672 min read
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