T. Rex (November 16, 1973) “Truck On (Tyke)” / “Sitting Here” – Single 7" UK

A swaggering, riff-driven glam-rock stomper, “Truck On (Tyke)” captures Marc Bolan in full late-’73 mode — funky, loose, and leaning into the heavier, groove-based direction that defined T. Rex’s post-peak evolution.

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RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex (distributed by EMI) Date: November 16, 1973 Catalogue: MARC 6 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Genre: Glam Rock Style: Glam, Funk Rock A-Side: “Truck On (Tyke)” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Sitting Here” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan

TRACK LIST UK 7" Commercial Single (MARC 6) A. Truck On (Tyke) B. Sitting Here

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

Main Commercial – MARC 6 (Stereo) Promo copies exist

PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar

• Mickey Finn — percussion, vocals

• Steve Currie — bass

• Bill Legend — drums

THE STORY Released on November 16, 1973 as a standalone single following “The Groover,” “Truck On (Tyke)” / “Sitting Here” marked another step in Marc Bolan’s shift toward a funkier, groove-oriented sound. The A-side delivers a gritty, swaggering glam-funk rocker with a muscular riff, while the B-side offers a more reflective contrast. The single entered the UK chart in late November, peaking at No.13 and spending 7 weeks on the chart.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This transitional single bridged the high-glam era with the denser, funk-leaning textures of the Tanx / Zinc Alloy period. UK variants include both push-out centre and solid centre pressings, usually housed in a standard T. Rex company sleeve. It remains a strong fan favourite from Bolan’s mid-1970s output.

International Issues Limited international details available beyond strong European distribution typical of the era.

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RELATED MATERIAL 

T. Rex (1973) The Groover (Single)

T. Rex (1973) Tanx (Album)

T. Rex (1974) Teenage Dream (Single)

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SOURCES Discogs, 45worlds, Official Charts, Wikipedia

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