Marc Bolan (June–July 1967) – "The Lilac Hand Of Menthol Dan" Single UK: Single-Sided Acetate
This single-sided acetate features the Marc Bolan composition "The Lilac Hand Of Menthol Dan". Dating from June–July 1967, the recording was produced by Simon Napier-Bell and was prepared as an acetate rather than a commercial release. The supplied information notes that John's Children served as the backing band for the session, linking the recording to Bolan's time working with the group during 1967.
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell.
Recorded at Advision Studios, Gosfield Street, London.
John's Children provided the backing performance on the recording.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• The Lilac Hand Of Menthol Dan — Recorded during the June–July 1967 sessions at Advision Studios. Produced by Simon Napier-Bell, the track features John's Children as the accompanying backing band and survives as a single-sided acetate recording.
RELEASE HISTORY
Created during June–July 1967, "The Lilac Hand Of Menthol Dan" was prepared as a single-sided acetate. The recording was produced by Simon Napier-Bell and recorded at Advision Studios in Gosfield Street, London. Unlike a conventional commercial single, the track was issued only as an acetate and featured backing from John's Children.
PERSONNEL
Marc Bolan — Vocals
John's Children — Backing Band
PRODUCTION
Produced by Simon Napier-Bell
Label: Advision
NOTES
Exact recording date unknown.
The supplied acetate label identifies the recording as an Advision acetate.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
Marc Bolan | The Lilac Hand Of Menthol Dan | Advision | UK | June–July 1967 | Single-Sided Acetate |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
Single-Sided Acetate | Side 1. The Lilac Hand Of Menthol Dan |
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