David Essex – On And On
Best Oldies Songs A quiet prayer of longing that lingers like a half‑remembered melody On Rock On, his 1973 debut album, David Essex tucked away a gem in the form of “On and…
David Essex – Goodnight and Thank You
A Cold, Calculated Farewell to Opportunism “Goodnight and Thank You”, sung by David Essex (as Che) and Elaine Paige (as Eva), is a piercingly pragmatic moment from the 1978 Original…
David Essex – Cool Out Tonight
A QUIET REFUGE IN THE MIDST OF STARDOM From the very first breath of Cool Out Tonight, one senses a moment of gentle reckoning—a star‑turning inward, the thrum of 1970s…
David Essex – A New Argentina
The Unseen Revolution: A New Dawn of Hope and Political Ambition For those of us who came of age with the great concept musicals of the 1970s, the name David…
David Essex – Turn Me Loose
That Long-Ago Year of ’73: The Moment the New King of Glam Rock Demanded His Freedom Ah, the 1970s. For those of us who remember it well, it was a…
David Essex – High, Flying Adored
The Fleeting Majesty of a People’s Idol: A Retrospective on a Star That Burned Too Bright There are certain moments in the history of music and theatre that defy the…
David Essex – Bring In The Sun
The Gentle Beacon: A Melodic Ode to Hope, New Beginnings, and the Simple, Enduring Promise of Daybreak The mid-1970s. A time of economic jitters, three-day weeks, and a palpable yearning…
David Essex – Streetfight
A gritty, poetic reflection on the anxiety of youth and the yearning for a rebellious past. In the glittering, high-octane landscape of 1970s British pop, few artists navigated the terrain…
David Essex – Imperial Wizard
The Grandeur of Illusion: A Look Back at David Essex’s Shimmering, Mystical Soundscape For those of us who came of age amidst the flared trousers and the shimmering theatricality of…
David Essex – Me And My Girl
A Tender Glance Back at Lost Innocence and the Joy of Simple Pleasures “Me And My Girl (Night-Clubbing)” captures a cherished moment of escapism and devotion amidst the changing landscape…