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Marc Bolan / T. Rex (August 16, 1975) “Shang-a-Lang” TV Appearance

Writer: 1975
1975
Aug 15, 1975
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Publication: The Mail (Millom and South Copeland edition) / North Western Evening Mail Date: 

Friday, August 15, 1975

“Shang-a-Lang” TV listing promoting the popular children’s pop music series Shang-a-Lang, featuring a performance by Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

The episode includes Bay City Rollers with Marc Bolan and Sparks. It aired on Saturday, August 16, 1975 (Episode 18). T. Rex performed their single “New York City” from the album Futuristic Dragon.

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This was part of the vibrant mid-1970s glam and pop crossover on Granada Television’s Shang-a-Lang, produced by Muriel Young. Bolan appeared with his regular line-up (Steve Currie, Davy Lutton, Dino Dines, Gloria Jones). The show captured the fun, high-energy spirit of the era and helped keep T. Rex visible to a younger audience.

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