The November 17, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features a striking full-page advertisement for T. Rex’s new single “Truck On (Tyke)”, released November 16. Publication: Melody Maker Date: November 17, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Single Advertisement THE STORY The bold advert showcases a confident Marc Bolan in an open denim jacket, promoting the new single with strong graphic design and the playful title “Truck On (Tyke)”. CONTEXT AND NOTES This sing

A swaggering, riff-driven glam-rock stomper, “Truck On (Tyke)” captures Marc Bolan in full late-’73 mode — funky, loose, and leaning into the heavier, groove-based direction that defined T. Rex’s post-peak evolution. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex (distributed by EMI) Date: November 16, 1973 Catalogue: MARC 6 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Genre: Glam Rock Style: Glam, Funk Rock A-Side: “Truck On (Tyke)” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side

A swaggering, riff-driven glam-rock stomper, “Truck On (Tyke)” captures Marc Bolan in full late-’73 mode — funky, loose, and leaning into the heavier, groove-based direction that defined T. Rex’s post-peak evolution. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex (distributed by EMI) Date: November 16, 1973 Catalogue: MARC 6 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Truck On (Tyke)” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Sitting Here” Written by: Marc Bolan