T. Rex (July 7/8, 1971) “Get It On” Top of the Pops Performance – BBC
On July 7, 1971, T. Rex recorded a performance of their new single “Get It On” for BBC’s Top of the Pops. The performance was first broadcast on July 8, 1971, and later re-aired on July 22, July 29, and August 12.
Publication / Source: BBC Top of the Pops
Date: Recorded July 7, 1971 | Broadcast July 8, 1971
Country: United Kingdom Location: London
Section: Television Performance
THE STORY
The band performed “Get It On” with the newly expanded lineup, joined by former King Crimson member Ian McDonald on saxophone. This was one of the key TV appearances promoting the single that would become T. Rex’s second UK No. 1 hit.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This Top of the Pops appearance came right at the start of T. Rex’s explosive breakthrough year. “Get It On” (released July 2, 1971) quickly climbed the charts. Like many original BBC recordings from the era, the master tape was later wiped, but a German broadcast on Disco 71 preserved the performance
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Television performance recording Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough)
Tone: High-energy, electrifying Photography: Live studio performance
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
T. Rex performing “Get It On” on Top of the Pops
Marc Bolan with the band and guest saxophonist Ian McDonald
Multiple broadcast dates in July and August 1971
Survival of the performance via German Disco 71 broadcast
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SOURCES
There Was A Time - Marc Bolan a Chronology' Cliff McLenehan
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