Marc Bolan (July 11, 1975) "I'm Right for the Top" – Manchester Evening News

Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: Friday, July 11 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pop Feature Title: I’m Right for the Top, Says Marc Author: Tony Jasper

This mid‑1975 feature finds Marc Bolan speaking candidly about his return to Britain after a self‑imposed exile in Monte Carlo.

Interviewed by Tony Jasper, Bolan insists he is “right for the time” and ready to reclaim his place at the top of the British pop scene.

He dismisses rumours of decline, declaring that “Donny and David Cassidy have blown themselves out” and that he intends to “slice right down the middle.” Bolan’s confidence is unmistakable — he describes his new single New York City as a song for the moment, inspired by a surreal encounter with an elderly woman carrying a frog through Central Park.

The article portrays Bolan as defiant yet reflective, rejecting the notion that he is “washed up.” He reminds readers that his last British tour drew packed houses and multiple‑night runs.

His plan, he explains, is to work the ballrooms with “cheap, no‑prestige gigs,” reconnecting with fans directly rather than chasing glamour.

CONTEXT AND NOTES  

This interview captures Bolan’s determination to reinvent himself after the height of glam rock.

His remarks reveal a keen awareness of shifting pop trends and a desire to adapt without losing his identity. The piece stands as one of the clearest statements of Bolan’s mid‑’70s ambition — a mix of self‑belief, humour, and resilience.

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