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Tyrannosaurus Rex (April 25, 1968) “Debora” Single Review - Runcorn Weekly News

Writer: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 24, 1968
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Updated: Jun 16

The April 25, 1968 edition of the Runcorn Weekly News includes a short review of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut single “Debora,” praising the duo’s distinctive and original style of music.


Publication: Runcorn Weekly News Date: April 25, 1968

Country: United Kingdom Location: Runcorn

Section: Music / Singles Review

THE STORY

The review highlights Tyrannosaurus Rex’s unique sound and notes that their debut disc “Debora,” written by Marc Bolan, is available on the Regal Zonophone label.

CONTEXT AND NOTE

S This brief regional review appears in the same week as several other early profiles and reviews of the band, reflecting the growing interest in Tyrannosaurus Rex’s unconventional acoustic/psychedelic style following the release of their debut single.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: Debut single review

Era: 1968 (Early Tyrannosaurus Rex / Psychedelic Folk)

Tone: Positive, concise Photography: Text-based review (no photo in clipping)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Reference to Tyrannosaurus Rex’s “very distinctive and original style of music”

  • Mention of their debut disc “Debora,” written by Marc Bolan

  • Label information: Regal Zonophone

RELATED MATERIAL 

This April 25, 1968 Runcorn Weekly News review of “Debora” connects directly with other April 1968 coverage including the Widnes Weekly News, Manchester Evening News, Leicester Mercury, and the March 23 Middle Earth Club poster. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.






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