John's Children (October 6, 1967) – "Go Go Girl" b/w "Jagged Time Lapse" Single: UK
Updated: Oct 5
Released on October 6, 1967 by Track Record, "Go Go Girl" was the final single issued by John's Children and is notable for featuring an A-side written by Marc Bolan after his departure from the group.Although Bolan had already left John's Children by the time of release, his influence remained significant. "Go Go Girl" was adapted from a Bolan composition that he would later revisit under the title "Mustang Ford" on Tyrannosaurus Rex's debut album My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair... But Now They're Content To Wear Stars On Their Brows.
The single represents an important transitional moment between Bolan's brief period with John's Children and the beginning of his Tyrannosaurus Rex career.
Both tracks were recorded at Spot Studios, South Molton Street, London.
Production was handled by Simon Napier-Bell.
While Marc Bolan wrote the A-side, it remains unconfirmed whether he actually performed on the released recording, although it is generally considered highly likely by collectors and researchers.
No evidence has emerged to indicate Bolan's involvement in the recording of the B-side, "Jagged Time Lapse".
STYLE & THEMES
"Go Go Girl" combines psychedelic pop and mod-era rock influences that characterised much of John's Children's output during 1967.
"Jagged Time Lapse" reflects the band's heavier late-period sound and provides a contrast to Bolan's more melodic songwriting style on the A-side.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• Go Go Girl — Marc Bolan composition later reworked as "Mustang Ford" for Tyrannosaurus Rex.
• Jagged Time Lapse — Original composition credited to John Hewlett and Geoff McClelland.
RELEASE HISTORY
The single was released in the United Kingdom on October 6, 1967 under catalogue number 604010.
German releases appeared on Polydor, while a Greek edition was issued by International Polydor Production.
The release marked the final John's Children 45 rpm single.
PERSONNEL
John's Children — performers
Marc Bolan — songwriter ("Go Go Girl")
John Hewlett — songwriter ("Jagged Time Lapse")
Geoff McClelland — songwriter ("Jagged Time Lapse")
Simon Napier-Bell — producer
PRODUCTION
Recorded at: Spot Studios, South Molton Street, London
Produced by: Simon Napier-Bell
Label: Track Record
Catalogue Number: 604010
NOTES
• Final single released by John's Children.
• The A-side was written by Marc Bolan despite his having already left the group.
• "Go Go Girl" later reappeared in a revised form as "Mustang Ford" on Tyrannosaurus Rex's debut album.
• It remains unconfirmed whether Marc Bolan performed on the released recording of "Go Go Girl", although many researchers believe he likely contributed guitar.
• Marc Bolan is not believed to have contributed to "Jagged Time Lapse".
• The B-side composer credit contains a printing error, with Geoff McClelland's surname appearing as "McCleland".
• Both tracks were recorded at Spot Studios in London.
• Produced by Simon Napier-Bell, who also managed both Marc Bolan and John's Children during this period.
• The single serves as one of the final recorded links between Bolan's John's Children period and the beginning of Tyrannosaurus Rex.
• Original UK copies were issued on Track Record with catalogue number 604010.
• UK run-out inscriptions read:
• Side 1: 604010 A//1 1 1 1
• Side 2: 604010 B//1 1 2 1
• The release remains one of the most collected John's Children singles because of its direct connection to Marc Bolan's early songwriting catalogue.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
John's Children | Go Go Girl | Track Record | UK | 604010 | October 6, 1967 | 7" Single |
John's Children | Go Go Girl | Track Record | UK | 604010 | 1967 | 7" Solid Centre Single |
John's Children | Go Go Girl | Polydor | Germany | 59 160 | 1967 | 7" Single |
John's Children | Go Go Girl | Polydor | Germany | 59 160 | 1967 | 7" Promo |
John's Children | Go Go Girl | International Polydor Production | Greece | NHH 244 | 1967 | 7" Single |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
7" Single | 604010 | Side 1: Go Go Girl Side 2: Jagged Time Lapse |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts
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