Marc Bolan / T. Rex (October 23, 1981) – “Songs von Bolan entdeckt” Feature - Bravo
Updated: Oct 3
This Bravo feature reports on the discovery and forthcoming release of previously unheard Marc Bolan recordings. Published four years after Bolan's death, the article highlights the excitement surrounding newly uncovered material and the possibility of hearing rare recordings from the T. Rex leader's early career.
Publication: Bravo
Date: October 23, 1981
Country: Germany
Appearing in the "Neue Singles" section under the headline "Songs von Bolan entdeckt" ("Songs by Bolan Discovered"), the article reports the unexpected discovery of previously unreleased Marc Bolan recordings.
According to the feature, the material had been found by former Simon Napier-Bell employee Brian Dishes, who uncovered demonstration tapes and recordings dating from the early years of T. Rex. The article explains that the recordings had remained unheard for years before being rediscovered and prepared for release.
The feature notes that one of the songs, "Saxon Child", was scheduled for release as a single. The discovery is presented as a significant event for T. Rex fans, offering new material from an artist whose recording career had been abruptly ended by his death in September 1977.
Accompanying the article is a portrait photograph of Marc Bolan. Positioned within Bravo's weekly singles review pages, the feature stands out because it is not a conventional review but rather a news report concerning newly found recordings and their planned release.
The tone of the article reflects continuing interest in Bolan throughout Europe and demonstrates that demand for previously unheard T. Rex material remained strong several years after his death.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published in 1981, the article forms part of the continuing reassessment of Marc Bolan's legacy. The discovery of unreleased recordings generated considerable interest among collectors and long-time fans eager to hear previously unavailable material.
The feature also illustrates the enduring commercial appeal of Bolan's archive. Even after his death, record companies and collectors continued searching for unreleased performances, demos and studio recordings that could provide new insights into his work.
The report is significant because it documents one of the earliest major posthumous discoveries associated with Bolan's catalogue and reflects the strength of his fanbase during the early 1980s.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Discovery of previously unreleased Marc Bolan recordings
Era: 1981 posthumous T. Rex period
Tone: Informative and celebratory
Photography: Portrait photograph of Marc Bolan accompanying the report
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• Feature titled "Songs von Bolan entdeckt"
• Report on the discovery of previously unheard recordings
• Reference to the single "Saxon Child"
• Portrait photograph of Marc Bolan
• Evidence of continuing interest in T. Rex following Bolan's death
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