T. Rex (June 22, 1972) “Reflected Glory” Evening News and Star

The June 22, 1972 edition of the Evening News and Star comments on Track Records releasing one of Marc Bolan’s old solo recordings, “Jasper C. Debussy”, attributing its likely success to the “reflected glory” of T. Rex’s recent chart-topping hits

Publication: Evening News and Star (Late Final) Date: June 22, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: Carlisle / North West England Section: Music News

THE STORY

The short article notes that with T. Rex’s popularity surging daily, Track Records has reissued an old solo recording by Marc Bolan. It suggests the single “Jasper C. Debussy” will benefit from the massive success of the band’s recent hits rather than its own merit.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This piece was published during the absolute peak of T. Rextasy in June 1972. As T. Rex dominated the charts, record companies were rushing to release or re-release any material connected to Marc Bolan, including his pre-fame solo and Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Newspaper commentary on reissued Bolan recording Era: 1972 (T. Rex Glam / T. Rextasy peak) Tone: Observational, slightly cynical

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “REFLECTED GLORY”

• Text discussing Track Records releasing Marc Bolan’s old solo track “Jasper C. Debussy”

• Reference to the “growing adulation” of T. Rex and how it will boost the single’s success

RELATED MATERIAL 

This June 22, 1972 article highlights the commercial frenzy surrounding Marc Bolan at the height of his fame and pairs well with other 1972 T. Rex newspaper clippings in the scrapbook. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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