David Essex’s atmospheric 1976 single City Lights, produced by Jeff Wayne, peaked at No. 24 in the UK.

Released in the UK on November 29, 1974, David Essex’s “Stardust,” backed with “Miss Sweetness,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on CBS Records (S CBS 2828 / 2828). Written by Essex and produced, arranged, and orchestrated by Jeff Wayne for Jeff Wayne Music, the track served as the theme for the film *Stardust*, the sequel to *That’ll Be the Day*. A shimmering glam‑pop ballad with cinematic sweep, it entered the UK Singles Chart on November 30, 1974, eventually peaking at N