David Essex

[NancyJohnson]

A few of you who are friends of mine on Facebook, will have seen a post I made earlier on that site earlier.

David Essex.  I'll profess having the tracks Rock On, Hold Me Close, Stardust and Gonna Make You A Star on a Spotify playlist feels somewhat of a guilty pleasure (much like a couple of Girls Aloud tracks, cough); I had some decorating to do earlier so just decided to dial up his first few albums to accommodate me while I was working.

They're spectacular albums really and have aged very well, in that they don't sound that old.  If you're familiar with the tracks I've listed above, then you're honestly in for a treat.  They're dubby, clever, smart even. I've listened to them three times today.  Go on, have a go.

Brilliant stuff.

[Oopsdabassist]

I bought Rock On as a kid, loved the quirky vibe to it!  Not your normal pop fare of the day

[Newfoundfreedom]

I saw him live at a local theatre a few years ago. Having absolutely no interest having being dragged along by the wife, and thinking I wouldn't even know any of the songs. I have to say I had a thoroughly good evening and knew many more of the songs than I thought I would. 

[Bridgehouse]

Of course, regardless of what anyone else says or thinks, he is by right afforded legendary status simply because of his excellent contribution to Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds..

 

(IMHO of course)

[dmccombe7]

I bought those singles as well and always liked his music and of course his image played a big part of that too. I remember watching him on a TV series where i'm sure he lived on a canal boat. He was / is a great actor too.

Might just have a look at his albums now. What do you recommend ?

Dave

The River was the canal boat series

Edited October 29, 2018 by dmccombe7

[Lozz196]

Thinking back on his music in the 70s it does seem to have a bit "more" to it than the regular glam-stuff of that era. I also think that Eastenders sorely misses his Eddie Moon character. Talented guy, Mr Essex.

[pbasspecial]

Might I also suggest checking out his early 70's movies 'That'll be the day and Stardust'. An absolute who's who of stars in them. 

[YouMa]

He ashphalted my drive last week and did a wicked job!!

[martthebass]

Wasn't 'Rock On' an Herbie Flowers bassline?

[skidder652003]

Didn't think much of that Me and My Girl Seal Clubbing single from '82

[ead]

I have a few of his early singles and also enjoyed Oh What A Circus from Evita (if that was the  correct song title).

Edited October 29, 2018 by ead

[NancyJohnson]

9 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Might just have a look at his albums now. What do you recommend ?

I enjoyed the first three showing on Spotify (one of them isn't up yet).

The first live one ('On Tour') isn't up either, but I was intrigued when I read a post somewhere saying it had the same energy as Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous. 

[skankdelvar]

4 hours ago, NancyJohnson said:

I read a post somewhere saying it had the same energy as Thin Lizzy's Live and Dangerous

Produced by Jeff Wayne, as was Rock On.

[Paul S]

As a young lad I was transfixed by the effect he had on girls - that cheeky lopsided grin and big eyes.  I just wanted to be like him.  Which, given that I strongly resemble the cactus in my avatar, was always going to be a big ask.  But he was the epitome of cool back then.

[Cat Burrito]

Rock on was one of the first ever songs that I remember and my Mum telling me David Essex was cool was one of my earliest introductions to music.

[casapete]

Saw this poster the other day.....

 

[mentalextra]

Useless piece of information. My dad used to work with his dad.

[Hobbayne]

 

[4000]

5 hours ago, Paul S said:

As a young lad I was transfixed by the effect he had on girls . 

I'll always be eternally jealous of him due to the fact that he dated Donna Fielding of Hot Gossip, who is quite possibly my all-time crush.

I always loved Imperial Wizard, that was a great tune.