Telegram Sam

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Telegram Sam was the third UK number one single for the British rock group T. Rex. The song also appeared on their 1972 album The Slider. Perhaps best known for bringing the term "main man" into popular culture, it was number one for two weeks, before being knocked off the top by "Son of My Father" by Chicory Tip (which also kept "American Pie" by Don McLean from reaching #1). The lyrics feature numerous figures such as Bobby (who is a natural born poet who is just outta sight), Golden Nose Slim (who knows where you been), Jungle Faced Jake (make no mis… read more
Telegram Sam was the third UK number one single for the British rock group T. Rex. The song also appeared on their 1972 album The Slider. Perhaps bes… read more
Telegram Sam was the third UK number one single for the British rock group T. Rex. The song also appeared on their 1972 album The Slider. Perhaps best known for bringing the term "m… read more

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T. Rex was a British rock band, formed in London in 1967 by singer/songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band began as a psychedelic combo called Tyrannosaurus Rex, a name that was later shortened to T. Rex. In the 1970s, the band had success with hits like "Jeepster", "Get It On", "Ride a White Swan", "20th Century Boy", "Children of the Revolution", "Hot Love", "Telegram Sam", and "Metal Guru". After their success in the early and mid-1970s, the band broke up after Bolan was kill… read more
T. Rex was a British rock band, formed in London in 1967 by singer/songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band began as a psychedelic combo called Tyrannosaurus Rex, a name that… read more
T. Rex was a British rock band, formed in London in 1967 by singer/songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band began as a psychedelic combo called Tyrannosaurus Rex, a name that was later shortened to T. Rex. In the 1970s, … read more

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