The Singles of T. Rextasy
From 1970 to 1973 we had a run of UK hit singles. Here are the ones that carried T. Rextasy, in order.
Where did the run start?
With "Ride a White Swan" in October 1970. It reached number 2 in the UK.
Which singles went to number 1?
Four of them:
- "Hot Love": number 1 in the UK for six weeks.
- "Get It On": number 1 in the UK. In the US it was called "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" and reached the Top Ten in January 1972.
- "Telegram Sam": number 1 in the UK in January 1972.
- "Metal Guru": number 1 in the UK in May 1972.
What else should you know?
- "Jeepster" (1971): from Electric Warrior, like "Get It On".
- "Children of the Revolution": number 2 in the UK.
- "20th Century Boy" (March 1973): number 3 in the UK.
Why "T. Rextasy"?
It was our publicist BP Fallon's word for how popular we were around Electric Warrior, a name made to sit beside Beatlemania.
Where do the singles fit in the shop?
The glam of those years runs through our designs, from the top hat and the curls to the bold T.REX lettering.
How to wear a single
- Put the song on, then pick the design you'd wear to it.
- Go big on a hoodie for the cold months, or keep it simple on a tee.