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

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