MARC: The Tv Shows

3 Dvds – 1977
It ran for six weekly episodes in the autumn of 1977, before its host died in a car crash on 16 September that year. A pop music show, it gave Bolan a chance to showcase punk bands such as Generation X, the Jam and Eddie and the Hot Rods. T. Rex performed at least three songs each week, a mixture of new versions of their old hits, and fresh tracks, while the guests were slotted in between.They were also joined by a dance troupe called Heart Throb.

Show 1 – 24 August 1977
“Sing Me a Song” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“All Around the World” – The Jam
“I Love to Boogie” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Cool Wind From the North” – Stephanie
“No Russians In Russia” – Radio Stars
“Heart Throb’s Dance” (You Made Me Believe In Magic/ DCR)
“Celebrate Summer” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“You Got What It Takes” – Showaddywaddy
“Jeepster” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

Show 2 – 31 August 1977
“Celebrate Summer” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Hearts Throb Dance” (Roots Rock & Desmond Dekker)
“If I Can Just Through Tonight” – Alphalpha
“You Made Me Believe In Magic” – Bay City Rollers
“New York City” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Ride a White Swan” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Just a Little Tenderness” – Mud
“People In Love” – 10cc
“Endless Sleep” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

Show 3  – 7 September 1977
“Sing Me a Song” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Groove a Little” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Looking After Number One” – The Boomtown Rats
“You’re My Baby” – Jamie Wild
“Let’s Dance” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Hearts Throbs Dance (Celebrate Summer)” / Marc Bolan with T. Rex)
“Get Your Love Right” – Alan David
“Quark Strangeness and Charm” – Hawkwind
“Hot Love” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

Show 4 – 14 September 1977
“New York City” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Idolizer” – Denis Conly
“Tulane” – Steve Gibbons Band
“I Love to Boogie” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Endless Sleep” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Confessing” – Robin Askwith
“I Wanna Testify” – Roger Taylor (Queen)
“Dandy In the Underworld” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

Show 5 – 21 September 1977
“Sing Me a Song” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Sunshine of Your Love” – Rosetta Stone
“Heart Throbs Dance” (Get On)
“Bring Back the Love” – Blue
“Celebrate Summer” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“No Russians In Russia” – Radio Stars
“Dancing In the Moonlight” – Thin Lizzy
“Get It On” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex

Show 6 – 28 September 1977
“Deborah” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Your Generation” – Generation X
“I’m a Fighter” – Lip Service
“Heart Throb’s Dance” – Ain’t it Strange)
“Groove A Little” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Ride A White Swan” – Marc Bolan with T. Rex
“Heart Throb’s Dance (I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet)” / Gonzalez (band)
“Do Anything You Want to Do” – Eddie and the Hot Rods
“Heroes” – David Bowie
Instrumental Jam with David Bowie and Marc Bolan & T. Rex