T. Rex (June 15, 1973) "The Groover" - Top of the Pops Rebroadcast
Updated: Jun 16
On June 15 1973, BBC’s Top of the Pops rebroadcast T. Rex’s performance of “The Groover” (originally recorded on May 30 1973).
BROADCAST DETAILS
Show: Top of the Pops
Original Recording: May 30 1973 Rebroadcast Date: June 15 1973 Performance: T. Rex – “The Groover” (Mimed repeat performance, Chart position #6)
PERFORMANCES FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE
The Hotshots – Snoopy Vs The Red Baron (Played Over Charts)
Linda Lewis – Rock-a-doodle-doo (Mimed)
Geordie – Can You Do It (Mimed)
Neil Sedaka – Standing On The Inside (Mimed)
Gladys Knight & The Pips – Where Peaceful Waters Flow (Mimed, NEW)
Stealers Wheel – Stuck In The Middle With You (Mimed, repeat)
George Harrison – Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) (Music Video)
T. Rex – The Groover (Mimed, repeat)
The Jackson 5 – Hallelujah Day (Pan's People Routine)
Suzi Quatro – Can The Can (Mimed, #1)
Dave Edmunds – Born To Be With You
CREDITS
Presenter: Tony Blackburn
Producer: Johnnie Stewart
Director: Johnny Pearson
Choreographer: Flick Colby
THE STORY
“The Groover” was T. Rex’s latest single at the time, continuing their string of hits following the massive success of “Telegram Sam” and “Children of the Revolution.” This repeat performance on the June 15 edition kept the band firmly in the public eye during one of the most exciting periods in British pop music.
CONTEXT & NOTES This episode captures the vibrant energy of the early 1970s glam scene, with T. Rex sharing the stage (via broadcast) with major acts like Suzi Quatro, George Harrison, and The Jackson 5. The rebroadcast helped maintain momentum for “The Groover” on the charts.
SOURCES
TOTParchive,
There Was A Time - Marc Bolan a Chronology' by Cliff McLenehan
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