In the autumn of 1969, a young David Essex released his second solo single. Still several years away from his major stardom in the 1970s, he delivered “The Day The Earth Stood Still” — a dramatic, upbeat pop-rock track with a strong melodic hook and a sci-fi inspired title. Released on September 26, 1969, the single appeared on Decca Records under catalogue number F 12967. Backed with “Is It So Strange?”, this 7-inch release captured Essex during his early recording career, b