T. Rex (November 16, 1973) “Truck On (Tyke)” / “Sitting Here” – Single 7" FR
Updated: Aug 19
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 CBS) Date: November 16, 1973
Catalogue: MARC 6
Catalogue: REX 1948
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 Produced by: Marc Bolan
TRACK LIST
UK 7" Commercial Single (MARC 6)
A. Truck On (Tyke)
B. Sitting Here
LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS
Main Commercial – MARC 6 (Stereo)
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar
Mickey Finn — percussion, vocals
Steve Currie — bass
Bill Legend — drums
Released on November 16, 1973 as a standalone single following “The Groover,” “Truck On (Tyke)” / “Sitting Here” marked another step in Marc Bolan’s shift toward a funkier, groove-oriented sound. The A-side delivers a gritty, swaggering glam-funk rocker with a muscular riff, while the B-side offers a more reflective contrast. The single entered the UK chart in late November, peaking at No.13 and spending 7 weeks on the chart.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This transitional single bridged the high-glam era with the denser, funk-leaning textures of the Tanx / Zinc Alloy period.
UK variants include both push-out centre and solid centre pressings, usually housed in a standard T. Rex company sleeve.
It remains a strong fan favourite from Bolan’s mid-1970s output.
International Issues Limited international details available beyond strong European distribution typical of the era.
RELATED MATERIAL
T. Rex (1973) The Groover (Single)
T. Rex (1973) Tanx (Album)
T. Rex (1974) Teenage Dream (Single)
SOURCES Discogs, 45worlds, Official Charts, Wikipedia.
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