Marc Bolan / T. Rex (August 8, 1975) – “Who’s a Pretty Boy, Then!” Feature – Daily Record

The 8 August 1975 edition of the Daily Record features a large photograph of Marc Bolan under the headline “WHO’S A PRETTY BOY, THEN!”

Publication: Daily Record

Date: August 8, 1975

Country: United Kingdom

The piece describes Marc Bolan as “the lovely, lively lad who likes to apply rouge to his cheeks” and notes that he has just given out a message to those who thought he and T. Rex were not quite as big as they were.

It states that his new single “New York City,” written by himself, is not only selling in New York City but in every city in the world. The song is called Bolan and T. Rex at their best, inspired by a walk through a park in New York where Marc saw a woman with a frog.

“New York City” is sung by Marc without a frog in his throat and is certain for the top. T. Rex are set for a British tour in the autumn, and later in the year Marc will make a film with David Niven called “The Obsession.”

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The short feature promotes the new single and upcoming activities while playfully highlighting Bolan’s glamorous image.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Promotional feature

Era: 1975 (late T. Rex period)

Tone: Light-hearted, promotional Photography: Large colour portrait of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Large photograph of Marc Bolan

• Headline “WHO’S A PRETTY BOY, THEN!”

• Details of the single “New York City”

• Mentions of an autumn British tour and a planned film with David Niven

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