David Essex: (Glam Sparkle)

Singer, songwriter, and actor who has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry since the 1970s. Here's an overview of David Essex's career: Early Life: Born: July 23, 1947, in Plaistow, London, England, as David Albert Cook. Background: His father was an East End docker, and his mother was a self-taught pianist with Irish Traveller heritage. Musical Career: Early Career: Essex began his musical journey in the 1960s with bands like 'David Essex and the Mood Indig

A True Love Ways Winter’s Tale David Essex & Catherine Zeta Jones’s “True Love Ways” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single, limited edition with poster, CD maxi-single, and two cassette variants in the UK on November 14, 1994, on PolyGram TV (catalogue: TLW 7 / 851 118-7). Backed with David Essex’s “A Winter’s Tale,” this romantic Buddy Holly cover (Holly/Petty) and festive Mike Batt/Tim Rice ballad, both produced by Jeff Wayne (A) and Mike Batt (B), were issued to promote Es

A Pop-Rock Pedal Push David Essex’s “On My Bike” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 17, 1980, on Mercury Records (catalogue: MER 47). Backed with “Swim Against The Flow,” this upbeat rock ‘n’ roll track, written and produced by David Essex, both tracks were taken from the album Hot Love . The A-side’s playful ode to biking freedom reflected Essex’s knack for catchy, relatable themes, but it failed to chart, signaling his commercial decline. Housed in a pi

David Essex’s “Brave New World” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 6, 1978, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 6705)....

David Essex’s "Oh What a Circus"  backed with "High Flying, Adored" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Mercury Records...

David Essex turns Glasgow Apollo into a teen-frenzy riot – pure glam hysteria! Record Mirror live review of the Glasgow Apollo show, November 26, 1977.

David Essex’s "Cool Out Tonight"  backed with "Yesterday in L.A." , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by CBS Records...

A Street-Soul Soft Rock Whisper Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1976, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 4842), David Essex’s “Ooh, Love” was a tender soft-rock ballad from Out On The Street . Backed with “The City,” both written by Essex and produced/arranged by Jeff Wayne for Ollie Record Productions, it did not chart in the UK. Issued in standard, promo, and Australian variants, it’s a warm ‘70s Essex moment. Single Overview Release Details Labe

David Essex’s Out On The Street  was released as an LP album in the UK by CBS Records (catalog number S 86017) in September 1976, marking his fourth studio album. Commercial Performance: The album entered the UK chart on week October 24-30, 1976 at number 41 as part of a 7-week run, peaking at number 31, a significant drop from the #2 peak of David Essex (1974) and #7 for All the Fun of the Fair (1975). It charted for a shorter period, reflecting a cooling of Essex’s commerci

David Essex’s Supersonic , a cover and one-page article in Look-In Magazine , January 24, 1976.

Essex's Funfair Waltz David Essex’s “If I Could” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 14, 1975, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 3776). Backed with “Funfair,” this wistful ballad, written by David Essex, was produced/arranged/directed by Jeff Wayne for Jeff Wayne Music (Productions) Limited. Both tracks from All The Fun Of The Fair (S 69160), the A-side’s tender melody and fairground charm peaked at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart for 8 weeks. Lacquer cut by

Lou Reed & David Essex’s "Lou Laid Low" , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine ,November 1, 1975.

David Essex’s "Gosh it's You" , a one-page feature in Record Mirror , November 1, 1975.

David Essex’s Special Interview , a cover and one-page article in Look In Magazine , September 20, 1975.

David Essex’s Meet David , a cover and one-page article in Record Mirror , September 6, 1975.

David Essex’s All The Fun Of The Fair  was released as an LP album in the UK by CBS Records (catalog number S 69160) on September 12,...

David Essex’s "Hold Me Close"  backed with "Good Ol' Rock and Roll (Live Version)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

David Essex's One-Page Advert in Creem Magazine, December 1, 1975.

Essex enchants the cover – the dreamy heart-throb steals 1975! David Essex’s Dreamy David , a cover and one-page article in Music Star Magazine, January 4, 1975. More Essex heart-throb magic added weekly.

David Essex’s "His Fans & Life" , a one-page article, 1975.