T.Rex (June 21, 1975) “New York City” Single Advertisement – NME (UK)

Striking full-page promotional advertisement for Marc Bolan’s single “New York City”, featuring a bold and eccentric image of a model holding a frog.

PUBLICATION: 

Date: June 21, 1975

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Single Advertisement (Page 21)

Title: Have you ever seen a girl in ‘New York City’ with a frog in her hand?

THE STORY 

The surreal advert shows Gloria Jones in a striking outfit holding a large frog, promoting Marc Bolan’s latest single “New York City” (catalogue MARC 10). The witty tagline plays on the song’s title with a quirky, glam-inspired visual.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

 This advertisement ran during Marc Bolan’s mid-1970s period. Gloria Jones, Bolan’s partner at the time and a talented singer/songwriter in her own

right (best known for “Tainted Love”), frequently appeared in promotional material with him. “New York City” was an upbeat glam rock track as Bolan tried to regain chart momentum.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: Single Promotional Advertisement

Era: Mid-1970s T. Rex Period (1975) Tone: Playful, surreal, glam Photography: Striking conceptual studio shot featuring Gloria Jones with a frog

“Have you ever seen a girl in ‘New York City’ with a frog in her hand?

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS 

Full-page advertisement with a large central image of Gloria Jones, bold headline, and promotional text for Marc Bolan’s single. Classic 1975 music paper layout with visible fold creases.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Marc Bolan (June 26, 1976) Record Mirror Cover & Feature – Record Mirror (UK)

• Marc Bolan (June 22, 1974) “The Beginning of Doves” Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)

• Marc Bolan (June 1972) “The Spector Sound ‘easy to achieve’” – Hit Parader (US)

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