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A Beard of Stars | ||||
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Studio album by Tyrannosaurus Rex | ||||
Released | 13 March 1970 | |||
Recorded | Trident Studios, London | |||
Genre | Folk rock, psychedelic rock | |||
Length | 35:03 | |||
Label | Blue Thumb, Regal Zonophone | |||
Producer | Tony Visconti | |||
Tyrannosaurus Rex chronology | ||||
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A Beard of Stars is the fourth album by Tyrannosaurus Rex, comprising Marc Bolan (vocals, guitar, organ, bass) and the first with new partner Mickey Finn (percussion). It was released in March 1970. It is notable for the beginning of Bolan using electric instruments on the T.Rex albums.
Side One | ||||||||||
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No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
1. | "Prelude" | 1:04 | ||||||||
2. | "A Daye Laye" | 1:56 | ||||||||
3. | "Woodland Bop" | 1:39 | ||||||||
4. | "Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart" | 2:45 | ||||||||
5. | "Pavilions of Sun" | 2:49 | ||||||||
6. | "Organ Blues" | 2:47 | ||||||||
7. | "By the Light of a Magical Moon" | 2:51 | ||||||||
8. | "Wind Cheetah" | 2:38 |
Side Two | ||||||||||
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No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
1. | "A Beard of Stars" | 1:37 | ||||||||
2. | "Great Horse" | 1:42 | ||||||||
3. | "Dragon's Ear" | 2:37 | ||||||||
4. | "Lofty Skies" | 2:54 | ||||||||
5. | "Dove" | 2:06 | ||||||||
6. | "Elemental Child" | 5:33 |
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