T. Rex (April 26, 1971) BRAVO Musicbox Chart Feature

BRAVO Musicbox chart page highlighting the Top 20 hits in German-speaking Europe, including T. Rex’s “Hot Love” climbing the rankings alongside major international acts.

Publication: Bravo

Date: April 26, 1971

Country: Germany

Section: BRAVO Musicbox / Chart Page

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
The BRAVO Musicbox presents the Top 20 singles based on reader votes, with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” appearing at No. 17. The chart reflects the diverse tastes of German, Austrian, and Swiss youth, featuring Creedence Clearwater Revival, George Harrison, Lynn Anderson, Mungo Jerry, and other major acts of the era. Additional sections include the LP-Parade and comparative charts for England and America.	• Bold “BRAVO MUSICBOX” masthead • Top 20 singles list with artist, song title, and label numbers • T. Rex at No. 17 with “Hot Love” • LP-Parade and international charts (England / America) • Colourful 1971 design with artist photos

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This April 26, 1971 chart page captures a transitional moment in European pop. T. Rex’s “Hot Love” was rising rapidly, signalling the early spread of glam rock across the continent. The BRAVO Musicbox, driven by reader votes, offers a valuable window into what young audiences were actually listening to in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

n April 1971, BRAVO’s Musicbox served as one of the most influential youth‑driven charts in German‑speaking Europe. Unlike official sales charts, the Musicbox reflected reader votes, giving insight into what teenagers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland were actually listening to.

The page shows a moment when rock, pop, and emerging singer‑songwriters were all competing for attention. Creedence Clearwater Revival, George Harrison, Lynn Anderson, and Mungo Jerry dominate the upper ranks, while T. Rex’s “Hot Love” appears at No. 17 — a sign of the glam wave that was about to explode.

The LP‑Parade reveals the era’s heavyweights: Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass. Meanwhile, the England and America charts show how different markets responded to the same global hits.

This page stands as a cultural time capsule of early‑’70s listening habits, capturing the shift from late‑’60s rock into the more diverse and experimental sounds of the new decade.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Weekly chart feature Era: 1971 (Early glam breakthrough) Tone: Youth-oriented, vibrant Photography: Small artist portraits	• Bravo Magazine, April 26, 1971

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