T. Rex (September 22, 1972) – Children of the Revolution “Top Ten” - Manchester Evening News
Updated: Sep 22
This chart feature highlights Marc Bolan's continuing success in the pop charts, announcing that T. Rex had returned to the number one position with "Children Of The Revolution". The article credits Bolan with creating a revolution in pop music through his string of hit singles and predicts another extended stay at the top of the chart.
Publication: Manchester Evening News
Date: September 22, 1972
Country: England
The "Top Ten" feature focuses on the week's leading chart entries and places Marc Bolan and T. Rex firmly at the top of the list. The accompanying introduction states that Bolan had "really created a revolution in pop" through his runaway single successes and notes that he had once again reached number one with "Children Of The Revolution". The article suggests that the record appeared set for a lengthy chart run, reinforcing Bolan's status as one of Britain's biggest pop stars.
Immediately behind T. Rex in the chart is David Cassidy with "How Can I Be Sure", while the remainder of the top ten includes records by Slade, Faron Young, Lynsey de Paul, Rod Stewart, Roxy Music, The Drifters, The Sweet and Blackfoot Sue.
The chart positions are printed alongside the previous week's placings, allowing readers to track the movement of each record.
A photograph of Marc Bolan accompanies the feature, positioned beneath the chart listing. The image and accompanying caption identify him as "Marc Bolan of T Rex," further emphasising the artist's prominence as the chart's leading act during the week covered by the article.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
The clipping captures T. Rex at a peak moment of commercial success during the glam rock era. Rather than providing a review or interview, the feature serves as a snapshot of chart performance and public popularity, demonstrating the strength of Bolan's presence in the UK singles market.
The article's opening comments reflect the influence attributed to Marc Bolan at the time, linking his chart achievements with broader changes in contemporary pop music. The combination of a number one entry, celebratory commentary and a portrait photograph presents Bolan as the dominant figure within this week's chart countdown.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: T. Rex reaches number one with "Children Of The Revolution"
Era: 1972 glam rock era
Tone: Celebratory and chart-focused
Photography: Portrait photograph of Marc Bolan accompanying the chart listing
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• T. Rex at number one with "Children Of The Revolution"
• Commentary praising Marc Bolan's impact on pop music
• A chart countdown featuring the week's top ten singles and a photograph of Marc Bolan
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