This rare early review from June 24, 1966, offers a positive spotlight on Marc Bolan’s second solo single “The Third Degree” / “San Francisco Poet,” highlighting his poetic songwriting and marking one of the earliest published appreciations of his work as a 19-year-old artist on the cusp of his legendary career PUBLICATION: Southern Daily Echo Date: Friday, June 24, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Music / Record Review Column THE STORY The short but enthusiastic

This very early review from June 14, 1966, published just 11 days after the single’s release, shows optimistic local press support for Marc Bolan’s second Decca single, positioning “The Third Degree” as a potential hit and highlighting his emerging talent. PUBLICATION: Lincolnshire Echo Date: Tuesday, June 14, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Discs / Record Review Column Title: Marc Bolan, “The Third Degree” (Decca F 12413) CONTEXT AND NOTES Appearing very sh