Tyrannosaurus Rex (September 4, 1970) – “Ride a White Swan / Summertime Blues” Maxi Single Mention – Bravo Musik Express
This Bravo Musik Express page from September 1970 includes a short studio update announcing the upcoming Tyrannosaurus Rex maxi‑single featuring Ride a White Swan and Summertime Blues. The note appears in Dieter Stiegls’ Aus den Studios column, alongside news on Elvis Presley, Mary Hopkin, and Thunderclap Newman.
Publication: Bravo Musik Express Date: 4 September 1970 Country: Germany
The column reports that Tyrannosaurus Rex were preparing a “kleine gedankliche Platte” (a small conceptual record) containing Ride a White Swan and Summertime Blues, described as the three songs of their forthcoming maxi‑single. This brief mention marks the transitional moment when Marc Bolan’s duo was evolving from acoustic mysticism toward electric glam rock.
The surrounding page features reviews of new LPs by Donovan, Brian Auger, and James Last, plus a full‑page spotlight on Mungo Jerry, whose In the Summertime had become a European sensation. The layout — notebook‑style with torn edges and collage graphics — reflects Bravo’s lively pop‑journalism aesthetic.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
By September 1970, Ride a White Swan was poised to launch T. Rex into mainstream success, soon reaching the UK Top 10 and defining the glam rock sound. Bravo’s early coverage of the single demonstrates Germany’s growing interest in British pop innovation.
The Musik Express section, curated by Dieter Stiegls, served as a weekly roundup of studio news, giving readers a glimpse of upcoming releases before they hit the charts.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Announcement of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Ride a White Swan maxi‑single
Era: 1970 – Transition from Folk to Glam Rock Tone: Informative, anticipatory, and concise
Photography: Collage layout with artist portraits (Elvis Presley, Mary Hopkin, Mungo Jerry)
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bravo Musik Express column mentioning Tyrannosaurus Rex’s upcoming maxi‑single
Contextual placement among other studio updates and LP reviews
Early documentation of Marc Bolan’s shift toward electric glam rock
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Marc Bolan, T. Rex Scrapbook, Bravo Magazine, 1970, Ride a White Swan (Single)
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