John's Children (June 17, 1967) – BBC Saturday Club Session

On June 17 1967, BBC Light Programme’s Saturday Club broadcast a dynamic session by John’s Children, featuring early recordings and an interview with bassist John Hewlett. This appearance captured the band during their short but influential run in the London underground scene.

RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: John’s Children

Studio: The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London Recorded: Tuesday, June 6 1967 Show: Saturday Club (BBC Light Programme)

Broadcast Date: Saturday, June 17 1967

TRACK LISTING

Jagged Time Lapse (2:38) Written-By – Geoff McClelland

Interview With John Hewlett (0:53) Interviewee – John Hewlett

 The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith (2:46)

Daddy Rolling Stone (2:12) Written-By – Otis Blackwell, P. Townshend*

Hot Rod Mama (3:11)

THE STORY This session showcases John’s Children at a pivotal moment — raw, energetic, and full of the proto-punk attitude that would later influence the glam and punk movements. The band, which briefly included a young Marc Bolan, delivered powerful performances of “Jagged Time Lapse,” “Hot Rod Mama,” and the mod classic “Daddy Rolling Stone,” along with a rare interview segment with bassist John Hewlett.

CONTEXT & NOTES Recorded just days before broadcast, this Saturday Club session is a key document of John’s Children’s brief but fiery career. The inclusion of an interview adds historical value, giving insight into the band during the height of the British psychedelic and mod scene in 1967.

RELATED MATERIAL 

John’s Children – Early Singles & Sessions Marc Bolan – Pre-T. Rex Years

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