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T. Rex (August 2, 1971) – Bravo Musicbox Chart – Bravo

Writer: 1971
1971
Aug 1, 1971
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The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo features the Bravo Musicbox chart with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” at number one.


Publication: Bravo

Date: August 2, 1971

Country: Germany


The Musicbox listing shows “Hot Love” by T. Rex in the number-one position (Ariola 14 696), with a photograph of Marc Bolan. Other entries include Danyel Gérard, Middle of the Road, Michael Holm and further singles. Separate sections list the England, LP-Parade and Amerika charts. The page notes that the top 20 from the Bravo Musicbox can be heard every Wednesday at 17.00 on Radio Luxemburg.



CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The chart placement highlights the strong European success of “Hot Love” at this time, with T. Rex occupying the top spot on the Bravo readers’ poll.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Chart listing

Era: 1971 (Electric Warrior era) Tone: Chart / promotional Photography: Small portrait photo of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • “Hot Love” by T. Rex at number 1

  • Photograph of Marc Bolan

  • Full top-20 Musicbox list

  • Additional England, LP and Amerika chart sections

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