Songs Written by David EssexTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

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]

As a songwriter, David Essex first charted in 1973 with Rock On.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 20 UK Top‑75 entries, including 8 Top‑10 placements, including 2 number‑ones.