Marc Bolan: Bolan's Back!
Chris Welch, Melody Maker, 26 January 1974
MARC BOLAN is a star. Still. However much heavy water has passed under the bridge of rock and roll sighs, Mr B. commands respect. And let us face facts squarely, thirteen gold singles cannot be undesirable.
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