David Essex was released in September 1974 as the second studio album by David Essex. Arriving after the success of Rock On and Essex's starring roles in the films That'll Be The Day and Stardust, the album further established him as one of Britain's most successful singer-songwriters of the mid-1970s. Produced, arranged and conducted by Jeff Wayne, the album combined pop, rock and glam influences while showcasing Essex's growing confidence as a songwriter. The release genera