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David Essex’s first notable acting role was the lead in the stage musical, Godspell in 1971. Two years later, he starred in the film That’ll Be The Day (1973) and recorded a major hit single, “Rock On” (which he wrote himself), in the same year. A second single, “Lamplight”, also reached the British Top 10.
In the 1970s, Essex emerged as one of the UK’s top performers. His biggest hits during this decade included a pair of Number One singles : “Gonna Make You A Star” (1974), a satirical look at his success; and “Hold Me Close” (1975), a cheerful singalong. He also appeared in Stardust, a 1974 sequel to That’ll Be The Day; the title song was another Top 10 hit. In 1976, Essex covered the Beatles song, “Yesterday”, for the musical documentary All This and World War II.
Essex’s pop idol looks gave him a strong female fan base and his British tours created scenes of hysteria reminiscent of Beatlemania. According to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-190-X ‘he was voted the number one British male vocalist in 1974, and was a teen idol for more than a decade’.
In 1978, he appeared on Jeff Wayne’s concept album, a musical version of The War of the Worlds, as the Artilleryman. The two album set remains a bestseller.
In the 1970s, Essex emerged as one of the UK’s top performers. His biggest hits during this decade included a pair of Number One singles : “Gonna Make You A Star” (1974), a satirical look at his success; and “Hold Me Close” (1975), a cheerful singalong. He also appeared in Stardust, a 1974 sequel to That’ll Be The Day; the title song was another Top 10 hit. In 1976, Essex covered the Beatles song, “Yesterday”, for the musical documentary All This and World War II.
Essex’s pop idol looks gave him a strong female fan base and his British tours created scenes of hysteria reminiscent of Beatlemania. According to the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-190-X ‘he was voted the number one British male vocalist in 1974, and was a teen idol for more than a decade’.
In 1978, he appeared on Jeff Wayne’s concept album, a musical version of The War of the Worlds, as the Artilleryman. The two album set remains a bestseller.
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Claudiar71 wrote:
Gorgeous blue eyes ;)
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ThyObscureth wrote:
I'd have to say that Rock On is one of his worst songs. Also, >Stardust not in the top 5
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Loginquitas wrote:
Wow, he wrote Rock On all by himself? What an achievement.. 4 words and barely a comprehensive background beat!
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boggy25 wrote:
David was fantastic at the NIA in Birmingham last night on the " once in a life time tour". still love ya sounding sexier than ever.
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Don_Diego wrote:
Jesus Christ, his eponymous album is incredible.
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Come join us at Unsigned Christmas. A group designed for raising awareness of new artists taking Christmas & all music into a new decade. The Unsigned Christmas album has the top tunes to be heard this Christmas. http://www.last.fm/group/Unsigned+Christmas
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fragolina333 wrote:
I remember seeing Oasis come on stage to this at Earls Court...Rock on!
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circoteca wrote:
silver dream machine.... love it
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Wo89 wrote:
just rock on! :D
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rokkvihorse wrote:
Winters tale - best christmas song ever!
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himstedollover wrote:
Winters Tale is a beautiful christmas song - love it
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ryban1001 wrote:
Hey, shout! Summertime blues. Great bass line in this track. Classic.
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Where's all the shouts gone?
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bAzTNM wrote:
A Winters Tale is a great Christmas one.
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