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T. Rex (August 2, 1972) – Bravo Musicbox Chart – Bravo

Writer: 1972
1972
Aug 1, 1972
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The 2 August 1972 issue of Bravo (Nr. 32/72) features the Bravo Musicbox chart with T. Rex’s “Metal Guru” at number one.

Publication: Bravo

Date: August 2, 1972

Country: Germany


The Musicbox listing places “Metal Guru” by T. Rex at number 1 (Ariola 12 158), accompanied by a photograph of the band. Other high entries include Daniel Boone, Christian Anders and The Sweet’s “Little Willy.” Separate sections show the England, Langspielplatten and Amerika charts. The page notes that the top 20 can be heard every Wednesday at 17.00 on Radio Luxemburg.




CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The chart confirms the strong continental success of “Metal Guru,” with T. Rex holding the top position in the Bravo readers’ poll.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Chart listing

Era: 1972 (The Slider era)

Tone: Chart / promotional Photography: Small group photo of T. Rex

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • “Metal Guru” by T. Rex at number 1

  • Photograph of T. Rex

  • Full top-20 Musicbox list

  • Additional England, album and Amerika chart sections

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