Rock On/On Tour

Rock On/On Tour Artist: David Essex
Label: Diablo Records UK
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2


UPC: 740155885328
EAN: 0740155885328
ASIN: B00016W7Q8


Release Date: 2004-01-29

Rock On/On Tour


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Tracks:

  1. Lamplight
  2. Turn Me Loose
  3. On And On
  4. Streetfihgt
  5. Rock On
  6. Ocean Girl
  7. Bring In The Sun
  8. For Emily Wherever I May Find Her
  9. We All Insane
  10. Tell Him No
  11. September 15th
  12. All The Fun Of The Fair
  13. Hold Me Close
  14. Circles
  15. Good Ol Rock & Roll
  16. On And On
  17. Going For The Big One
  18. America
  19. Gonna Make You A Star
  20. Stardust
  21. Streetfight
  22. Rock On
  23. Rolling Stone
  24. Wont Get Burned Again
  25. Here It Comes Again
  26. All The Fun Of The Fair [reprise]

Album Description

Having made his breakthrough in the role of Jesus in the 1971 stage musical 'Godspell', in 1973 Essex simultaneously starred in his first film, the ever-popular 'That'll Be The Day', & issued his 1973 debut album 'Rock On'. This two CD set also includes the entirety of the 1976 double LP 'On Tour', making its CD debut. Edsel. 2004.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Collection of Two Albums Compiled to a Single CD featuring Essex's Debut Album that Includes his Signature Hit from the Early 1970's "Rock On". Produced by Jeff Wayne ("War of the Worlds"), it was the First Single that Brought the Heavily Reverbed Glam Sound Up Front and Personal to Listeners around the World.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars David's debut album and only live disc.......2004-02-29

Demon has reissued all of David Essex's albums for CBS/Columbia in three two-disc sets. This set has "Rock On," Essex's 1973 debut, and "On Tour," a live album from 1976. Sound quality is excellent and the discs come with a 12-page booklet.

Musically, "Rock On" hints at Essex's potential. The title song, of course, is a classic, with its spooky vocal effects, enigmatic lyrics and reggae-like feel. Even 30 years on, it has a timeless feel. But as a whole, the album is hit or miss, as if Essex hadn't quite found his own style yet. That said, the tropical "Ocean Girl" is quite charming, and the Dr. John-styled "Lamplight" (his only other American hit) is pretty engaging. But covers of "Turn Me Loose" and "For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her" seem like mere filler.

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