This full-page advertisement promotes David Essex's new album on CBS Records. Featuring a large portrait photograph of Essex, the advert highlights the release alongside his current single, presenting him as one of the leading British pop stars of the period. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 28, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement is dominated by a large black-and-white portrait of David Essex positioned against a simple dark background. Across the top of

Released on September 27, 1974, "Gonna Make You A Star" was the second single taken from David Essex's self-titled album David Essex. Written by Essex and produced by Jeff Wayne, the song became one of the defining records of his career and established him as one of the UK's biggest pop stars of the mid-1970s Built around a memorable melody and prominent synthesizer arrangement, the single combined glam rock energy with polished pop production. Its lyrical theme of ambition,