A Beard of Stars

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A Beard of Stars
Studio album by Tyrannosaurus Rex
Released	March 13, 1970
Recorded	Trident Studios, London
Genre	Rock Psychedelic folk
Length	35:03
Label	Blue Thumb Records
Producer	Tony Visconti
Professional reviews
All Music Guide [1]
Tyrannosaurus Rex chronology
Unicorn (1969) A Beard of Stars (1970) T. Rex (1970)

A Beard of Stars is the fourth album by Tyrannosaurus Rex, comprising Marc Bolan (vocals, guitar,organ,bass) and 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.

[edit] Track listing

(All songs composed by Marc Bolan)

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
9. "A Beard of Stars" – 1:37
10. "Great Horse" – 1:42
11. "Dragon's Ear" – 2:37
12. "Lofty Skies" – 2:54
13. "Dove" – 2:06
14. "Elemental Child" – 5:33

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