T.Rex (August 30,1972) “Children of the Revolution” (BBC / Top of the Pops)

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On 30 August 1972, T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, pre‑recorded their performance of “Children of the Revolution” at BBC Television Centre for upcoming Top of the Pops broadcasts. The session formed a key part of the promotional run‑up to the single’s release on 8 September 1972.

The track appeared on three TOTP episodes that month:

• 14 September — broadcast using the pre‑recorded studio performance

• 21 September — the song played over the weekly chart rundown

• 28 September — the pre‑recorded performance aired again

The single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, while topping both the Melody Maker and New Musical Express charts — a peak moment in T. Rex’s 1972 dominance.

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