T. Rex – (October 1, 1971) – Radio Bremen Studios, Bremen, West Germany
Updated: Oct 2
On 1 October 1971, T. Rex travelled to Radio Bremen Studios in Bremen, West Germany, to record performances for the German television programme Beat Club. Unlike the previous day's filming commitments, this session featured the group performing live in the studio.
According to the source text, one complete take of the band performing was filmed, followed by a second take featuring Marc Bolan adding vocal parts and additional guitar overdubs. The two performances were subsequently edited together for broadcast.
RECORDING SESSION
During the session, T. Rex recorded three songs for Beat Club, although only two performances were ultimately completed and transmitted.
The production process involved filming the songs live before supplementing selected material with additional vocal and guitar contributions from Marc Bolan. The completed footage was then assembled into the final broadcast versions.
BROADCAST PERFORMANCES
The two songs completed and transmitted by West German television on 13 November 1971 were:
• "Jeepster"• "Life's a Gas"
The source notes that "Jeepster" was presented in a concise format, while "Life's a Gas" differed noticeably from the version later released on Electric Warrior, with Marc Bolan choosing to perform the song on electric guitar rather than acoustic guitar.
UNBROADCAST PERFORMANCE
A version of "Baby Strange" was also filmed during the session. The performance reportedly featured an arrangement that differed slightly from the familiar studio recording.
However, no additional take was filmed featuring Marc Bolan supplying a second vocal and further guitar parts. As a result, the recording remained incomplete and was not broadcast.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, Marc Bolan ‘There Was A Time’ by Cliff McLenehan
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