Released on January 17, 1969, Pewter Suitor was the fourth UK single by Tyrannosaurus Rex and followed the group's growing success on Regal Zonophone. Issued during the prolific period between the release of the band's first two albums, the single showcased Marc Bolan's continuing development as a songwriter and lyricist. Although the record did not enter the UK Singles Chart, it remains a key release from the duo's early period and is regarded as one of the more distinctive