A groovy, semi-instrumental glam-rock excursion, “Blackjack” was released under the name Big Carrot — in reality Marc Bolan’s T. Rex backing band — and stands as a fascinating side project from the peak of T.Rextasy. Cover art taken from the UK release of T. Rex's "The 7" Singles Box Set," produced by Edsel and released on March 16, 2015. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Big Carrot Label: EMI / T. Rex Wax Co. Date: August 10, 1973 Catalogue: EMI 2042 F ormat: 7" Vinyl Single Country:

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Daily Herald lists an upcoming T. Rex concert under its “Concerts” section. Publication: The Daily Herald Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States Under the heading “KING CO. — COMING,” the notice announces T. Rex — Rockster; 9 p.m. Aug. 15, Paramount Northwest Theater, Seattle (901 Pine St.); Concerts West booking; adm. $4 adv., $5 day of show. CONTEXT AND NOTES The short entry forms part of a local entertainment listings column promoting

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Ithaca Journal carries an advertisement for a joint concert by Three Dog Night and T. Rex. Publication: The Ithaca Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The boxed advertisement announces Three Dog Night and T. Rex at the Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, on August 23 at 8 P.M. Ticket prices are listed as $6 advance and $7 day of show. Tickets are available at the Broome County Arena Box Office only and go on sale Monday,

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Capital Journal includes a short notice listing T. Rex among the August concerts at the Paramount Theater in Portland. Publication: The Capital Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The paragraph states that August’s concert schedule at the Paramount Theater in Portland opens tonight with Billy Preston. The Canadian rock group “The Guess Who” will appear Tuesday, with “T. Rex,” a highly-electric English band, slated for August 14

The August 6 1973 edition of The Baltimore Sun reviews the previous Friday’s August 3, 1973 Civic Center concert, noting the supporting appearance by Marc Bolan and T-Rex. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1973 Country: United States The review opens by describing the audience as primed by the “gynandrous ‘glam rock’ of Marc Bolan and T-Rex.” It characterises Bolan’s act as bizarre yet original, with prancing drawn from Mick Jagger and Chuck Berry, singing that

The 2 August 1973 edition of The Miami Herald carries a full advertisement from Three Dog Night, T. Rex and Concerts West apologising for the cancellation of their Hollywood Sportatorium show. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: August 2, 1973 Country: United States The notice, addressed to concert fans of South Florida, expresses sadness and apologies for being unable to perform on Friday evening, July 27, at the Hollywood Sportatorium. The cancellation is attributed to a h

The 2 August 1973 edition of The Mobile Press features a report on Marc Bolan’s appearance in Mobile under the headlines “Bolan Finds Southern Response To T-Rex Wonderful” and “British Star Sure Of Success.” Publication: The Mobile Press Date: August 2, 1973 Country: United States The article describes Marc Bolan strutting onstage “like a butterfly in hobnail boots” at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium the previous night, supporting Three Dog Night. Bolan is portrayed as confid

The 1 August 1973 edition of The Mississippi Press announces T. Rex’s guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile under the headline “Super star performs tonight.” Publication: The Mississippi Press Date: August 1, 1973 Country: United States The short notice states that Marc Bolan, described as the biggest rock star in the world outside the United States, will lead T-Rex in their guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile that night. The concert begins at 8 in the M

The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Press announces that Three Dog Night will perform the following evening at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex led by Marc Bolan as the supporting act. Publication: The Mobile Press Date: July 31, 1973 Country: United States The short news item states that popular rock group Three Dog Night will be back in Mobile the next day for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, led by British pop s