A Beard of Stars

A Beard of Stars
Studio album by Tyrannosaurus Rex
Released March 13, 1970
Recorded Trident Studios, London
Genre Folk rock, psychedelic rock
Length 35:03
Label Regal Zonophone, Blue Thumb
Producer Tony Visconti
Tyrannosaurus Rex chronology
Unicorn
(1969)
A Beard of Stars
(1970)
T. Rex
(1970)
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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.

Track listing

Side One
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
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