T. Rex (June 17, 1976) “I Love To Boogie” Top of the Pops – TV Performance

The June 17, 1976 edition of BBC’s Top of the Pops opened with T. Rex performing their hit “I Love To Boogie,” marking a high-energy start to the show.

Event: BBC Television (Top of the Pops) Date: June 17, 1976

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

THE STORY

T. Rex opened the episode with a performance of “I Love To Boogie.”

The full show featured a mix of mimed performances, music videos, and dance routines by Ruby Flipper, presented by Dave Lee Travis.

Full Performances Featured:

• T. Rex – “I Love To Boogie” (Mimed) #44

• Gallagher & Lyle – “Heart On My Sleeve” (Mimed) #6

• Linda & The Funky Boys – “Sold My Rock 'n' Roll” (Ruby Flipper Routine) #36

• Peter Frampton – “Show Me The Way” (Music Video) #10

• Brotherhood Of Man – “My Sweet Rosalie” (Mimed) #46

• Dolly Parton – “Jolene” (Music Video) #7

• Mud – “Shake It Down” (Mimed) #13

• Murray Head – “Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat” (Mimed) NEW

• Thin Lizzy – “The Boys Are Back In Town” (Music Video) #17

• Candi Staton – “Young Hearts Run Free” (Ruby Flipper Routine) #19

• Liverpool Express – “You Are My Love” (Mimed) NEW

• The Wurzels – “Combine Harvester” (Mimed, repeat) #1

• Rod Stewart – “Tonight's The Night” (Audience Dancing) #8

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This episode aired during a strong period for T. Rex, with “I Love To Boogie” charting well. The same night of the recording (June 16) , Gloria Jones and Gonzales performed as support for Bob Marley & The Wailers at the Hammersmith Odeon in London.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Top of the Pops performance Era: 1976

T. Rex opening the show with “I Love To Boogie”

• Full episode running order with mimed performances and videos

• Presented by Dave Lee Travis, produced by Brian Whitehouse

RELATED MATERIAL 

This June 17, 1976 Top of the Pops appearance connects to other 1976 T. Rex coverage and the vibrant UK music scene of the period, including the Bob Marley & The Wailers concert at Hammersmith Odeon on the same night. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• BBC Top of the Pops, broadcast June 17, 1976

• 'There Was A Time - Marc Bolan a Chronology' Cliff McLenehan

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