David Essex (born David Albert Cook; 23 July 1947) is an English singer-songwriter and actor. From 1973 to 1994, he had nineteen Top-40 singles in the UK (including two number ones) and sixteen Top-40 albums. Internationally, he had the most success with his 1973 single "Rock On". Essex has also had an extensive career as an actor, which includes a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles for the film That'll Be the Day... [more on Wikipedia]
David Essex began charting in 1973 with Rock On.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 24 UK Top‑75 entries, including 10 Top‑10 placements, including 2 number‑ones.
Top songs: #1: Rock On - #2: Hold Me Close - #3: Gonna Make You a Star - #4: A Winter's Tale - #5: Oh What a Circus
Lamplight
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#3 Gonna Make You a Star
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Stardust
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#2 Hold Me Close
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If I Could
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Coming Home
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Cool Out Tonight
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Stay with Me Baby
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#5 Oh What a Circus
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Brave New World
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Imperial Wizard
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Silver Dream Machine
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Me and My Girl (Night-Clubbing)
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The Smile
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Tahiti
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You're in My Heart
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Fishing for the Moon
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Falling Angels Riding (Mutiny)
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Friends
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Myfanwy
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Rock On
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The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
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Bella Bella
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Oh Suburbia
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