T. Rex (July 10, 1971) – UK Singles Chart Entry

Song: “Get It On”  

Artist: T. Rex  

Chart: BBC / Official UK Singles Chart   Entry Date: July 10, 1971  

Entry Position: No.21  

Peak Position: No.1  

Weeks at No.1: Four  

Total Weeks on Chart: Thirteen

CHRONICLE SUMMARY

On July 10, 1971, T. Rex’s Get It On entered the UK Singles Chart at No.21, beginning one of the defining chart runs of the glam‑rock era. Within weeks, the single surged to No.1, where it remained for four consecutive weeks, cementing Marc Bolan’s status as Britain’s leading pop phenomenon of 1971.

The record spent a total of 13 weeks on the chart and became one of the group’s most enduring hits, later recognised internationally under the title “Bang a Gong (Get It On)”.

SOURCES

BBC Official Charts

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