T. Rex (September 30, 1972) – “Singles” Chart Feature - Melody Maker
This edition of Melody Maker showcases the week's leading singles chart, with T. Rex holding the number one position through "Children Of The Revolution". Accompanied by a photograph of Marc Bolan and a short editorial note, the page highlights the continuing dominance of T. Rex during one of the group's most successful periods.
Publication: Melody Maker
Date: September 30, 1972
Country: United Kingdom
THE STORY
The Melody Maker Pop Singles chart places T. Rex at number one with "Children Of The Revolution", maintaining the top position from the previous week. The chart confirms the record's continued popularity and reinforces Marc Bolan's status as one of the most successful artists in Britain.
An accompanying editorial note beside a photograph of Marc Bolan comments on the ongoing success of the single and the remarkable chart performance achieved by T. Rex.
The article highlights the strength of "Children Of The Revolution" and notes the significant impact Bolan continued to have on the British music scene.
Below T. Rex are several major chart rivals including Slade with "Mama Weer All Crazee Now", David Cassidy with "How Can I Be Sure", and Faron Young with "It's Four In The Morning". Other chart entries include records by Roxy Music, Rod Stewart, Donny Osmond, Sweet, Michael Jackson and Lynsey De Paul, illustrating the variety of artists competing for chart positions.
The page also contains publisher and composer information together with an America's Top 10 section. However, the primary focus remains the continued chart success of T. Rex and Marc Bolan's ability to remain ahead of an increasingly competitive field.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
By September 1972, T. Rex had become one of Britain's defining pop acts. The chart success of "Children Of The Revolution" followed a remarkable run of hit singles and confirmed that Bolan remained at the forefront of the glam rock movement.
The inclusion of a photograph and editorial commentary alongside the chart listing demonstrates the significance attached to Bolan's success. Rather than appearing simply as another chart entry, T. Rex was presented as the act setting the pace for the rest of the field.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: T. Rex remains number one in the Melody Maker singles chart
Era: 1972 glam rock era
Tone: Informative and chart-focused
Photography: Portrait photograph of Marc Bolan accompanying the chart feature
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• T. Rex at number one with "Children Of The Revolution"
• Photograph and editorial note relating to Marc Bolan
• Complete Melody Maker Pop Singles chart
• Contemporary chart competition from Slade, David Cassidy, Roxy Music and Rod Stewart
All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
Comments