T. Rex (August 5, 1971) Top of the Pops – “Get It On” 2nd Performance

Event: August 5, 1971 – Top of the Pops (Episode 396), BBC. A look at Britain’s best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family, Diana Ross, and John Williams. Introduced by Ed Stewart. 40 minutes.

Archive status: Wiped.

Recorded the previous day (4 August 1971).

Performances Featured •

Dawn Feat. Tony Orlando – What Are You Doing Sunday (Played Over Charts, Chart #27)

• Family – In My Own Time (Mimed, Chart #11)

• Chicory Tip – Excuse Me Baby (Mimed, NEW) • Diana Ross – I’m Still Waiting (Music Video, Chart #8)

• Lance Le Gault – Again (Mimed, NEW) •Slade – Get Down And Get With It (Music Video, Chart #17)

• John Williams – Cavatina (Mimed repeat performance, NEW)

• John Williams – Good Morning Freedom (Mimed repeat performance, NEW)

• The James Gang – Walk Away (Mimed, NEW)

• Atomic Rooster – The Devil’s Answer (Mimed repeat performance, Chart #4)

• T. Rex – Get It On (Mimed, Chart #1)

• The New Seekers – Never Ending Song Of Love (Audience Dancing, Chart #2)

Credits Presenter: Ed Stewart

Musical Director: Johnny Pearson Producer: Mel Cornish

Sound: Richard Chamberlain Choreographer: Flick Colby Featuring: Top of the Pops Orchestra

Surrounding Dates:

• 4 August 1971 – Recording day for the 5 August Top of the Pops episode

Chronicle Note:

This was the second television performance of “Get It On”.

Marc Bolan wore a denim jacket and skull-and-crossbones tee during rehearsal and changed into a purple and green smock top for the broadcast performance.

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