T. Rex (September 1, 2017) – Live 1977 Album: 2LP

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Live 1977 is a live archive collection documenting some of the final concert performances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. First released in 1997, the album compiles recordings from the band's March 1977 UK tour together with additional material drawn from an earlier American performance recorded in 1974.

The collection captures T. Rex during a remarkable late-career revival, showcasing the strength of the band's final live line-up and preserving performances from the closing months of Marc Bolan's career.

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RECORDING

The primary recordings were taken from concerts at London's Rainbow Theatre on March 18, 1977, and Portsmouth Locarno on March 20, 1977.

Additional recordings originate from a concert at the Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio, on November 11, 1974.

The collection presents a mixture of contemporary material, classic T. Rex favourites and extended live performances drawn from these historic concerts.

STYLE & THEMES

The performances capture T. Rex in a more powerful live setting than many earlier recordings, with a fuller rock-oriented sound driven by an accomplished touring band.

The set combines glam rock classics, material from Dandy In The Underworld, fan favourites and extended stage improvisations, reflecting the energy of the band's final tours.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Jeepster — Live version recorded during the 1977 tour.

• Visions Of Domino — Performance from the final touring period.

• New York City — One of the band's later hit singles.

• Soul Of My Suit — Live rendition of the contemporary recording.

• Groove A Little — Performance from Bolan's final studio era.

• Telegram Sam — Extended live version.

• Hang Ups — Rare live recording.

• Debora — Return to Bolan's earliest catalogue.

• I Love To Boogie — Audience favourite.

• Teen Riot Structure — Contemporary live performance.

• Dandy In The Underworld — Title track from the final studio album.

• Hot Love — Classic T. Rex hit.

• Get It On (Bang A Gong) — Extended finale featuring The Damned.

• Token Of My Love — Included from the 1974 American concert recordings.

• Teenage Dream — Popular live staple.

• Zip Gun Boogie — Extended 1974 performance.

BONUS TRACKS

The second portion of the collection features recordings from the Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio, recorded on November 11, 1974.

RELEASE HISTORY

Originally issued in 1997 as a remastered double-CD collection.

Subsequent editions appeared in the United Kingdom, United States and Japan, followed by a 40th Anniversary vinyl edition in 2017.

PERSONNEL

Marc Bolan — guitar, vocals, songwriter

Miller Anderson — guitar

Dino Dines — keyboards

Herbie Flowers — bass

Tony Newman — drums

Ros Davies — compilation, liner notes

Anne-Louise Falson — design

Don Walker — mastering

PRODUCTION

Original Label: Chronicles

US Catalogue Number: 314 536 251-2

Format: 2 × CD

Country: USA

Released: 1997

Compiled By: Ros Davies

Mastered By: Don Walker

NOTES

• Features recordings from Rainbow Theatre, London, on March 18, 1977.

• Features recordings from Portsmouth Locarno on March 20, 1977.

• Additional material recorded at the Agora Club, Cleveland, Ohio, on November 11, 1974.

• Captures one of the final T. Rex touring line-ups.

• Includes an extended performance of Get It On (Bang A Gong) featuring The Damned.

• Mastered by Don Walker.

• Compiled and annotated by Ros Davies.

RELATED RELEASES

• Dandy In The Underworld

• Live 1977 – 40th Anniversary Edition

• Born To Boogie

• The Final Cuts

• Portsmouth

TAGS

Marc Bolan, T. Rex, Live 1977, Rainbow Theatre, Portsmouth Locarno, Agora Club, Live Albums, Concert Recordings, Glam Rock, Classic Rock, 1997

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
Marc Bolan & T. Rex	Live 1977	Chronicles	USA	314 536 251-2	1997	2 × CD, Remastered
Marc Bolan & T. Rex	Live 1977	Edsel Records	UK	EDCD 530	1997	2 × CD, Limited Edition, Remastered
Marc Bolan & T. Rex	Live 1977 / ラスト・ライヴ	T. REX	Japan	TECW-30685~6	1998	2 × CD
Marc Bolan & T. Rex	Live 1977 + In Conversation	Edsel Records	UK	EDSD 2018	2007	2 × CD
Marc Bolan & T. Rex	Live 1977 – 40th Anniversary Edition	Demon Records	UK	DEMREC189	2017	2 × LP, Green Vinyl
T. Rex	Portsmouth	Easy Action	UK	BLNS07	2019	CD

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Tracklisting
Disc 1	Rainbow Theatre / Portsmouth 1977 • Jeepster • Visions Of Domino • New York City • Soul Of My Suit • Groove A Little • Telegram Sam • Hang Ups • Debora • I Love To Boogie • Teen Riot Structure • Dandy In The Underworld • Hot Love • Get It On (Bang A Gong) [With The Damned]
Disc 2	Agora Club, Cleveland 1974 • Jeepster • Telegram Sam • Token Of My Love • Teenage Dream • Zip Gun Boogie

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