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All The Fun Of The Fair

by: David Essex

Release Date September 15, 2008
I went to see this at the theatre recently. It was fab! David Essex sounded as good as ever. ( Could look as good, if he shaved his beard off and grew his hair!!)This is a great CD for your collection. Takes you back in time!

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Evita - Original London Cast Recording

by: Original London Cast Various Artists, Elaine Paige, David Essex

Release Date March 20, 1999
Over the years Andrew Lloyd Webber has made many musicals, some more successful and appealing to the public than the others. Most people will, however, agree that "Evita" remains one of his most satisfying works to this date. Numerous reasons confirm this statement. Just like in its predecessor "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita" is almost entirely sung-through; the lyrics are witty and appropriate; the subject matter is again a personality larger-than-life who rises from obscurity and dies at the peak of its fame, thus becoming a legend; the score is captivating and appealing to the listener, at home or in the theatre.

Following the suit of the Superstar, ALW and Tim Rice first published Evita as an album, which appeared in 1976. It ... Read More:

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Greatest Hits

by: David Essex, David Essex

Release Date March 06, 2006
Very good CD, but why didn't they include the original 1978 hit version of 'Oh What a Circus'? The version here is a much more recent version (made for 'Evita') and sounds nowhere near as good as the original.

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The Complete Collection

by: David Essex

Release Date March 14, 2005
Very good CD, but why didn't they include the original 1978 hit version of 'Oh What a Circus'? The version here is a much more recent version (made for 'Evita') and sounds nowhere near as good as the original.

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All the Fun of the Fair/Gold and Ivory

by: David Essex

Release Date February 23, 2004
In reply to the review that said David Essex had limited ability - in my experience people with limited ability rarely have careers which last over 30 years! Both these albums have stood the test of time not because of David Essex singing voice but because of the sheer poetic beauty of some of the lyrics as well as the other catchier hits. This man has not only the talent to write simple and beautiful lyrics but also the acting ability to carry off the performance. He said himself that "Gold and Ivory" was a joy to make - it is also a joy to listen to. CJH

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David Essex/Out on the Street

by: David Essex

Release Date February 23, 2004
I recently bought a cheap vinyl copy of 'Out On The Street' from a charity shop on the strength that it contained two singles I'd always really liked all those years ago, namely 'Coming Home' and 'City Lights'.

The whole album was so impressive (if a little scratchy) that I decided to buy this double set a few weeks later, which also features David's self-titled album.

Both CDs are highly recommended and great value, especially if you liked Jeff Wayne's 'War Of The Worlds'. The sound quality's pretty good too. It's very clear from the splendid orchestral arrangements and production that Mr Wayne made a huge contribution to DE's career. Great stuff!

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The Best of David Essex

by: David Essex

Release Date January 08, 1996
Absolute quality compilation of Mr Essex from the 70s part of his lengthy career. The first five tracks (Hold Me Close, Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star, If I Could & Lamplight) are worth the money themselves - but you get another eleven quality tracks on top of that.
This is just a really thoroughly entertaining compilation. This CD really is top drawer entertainment, & for me, this compilation showcases Dave at the top of his game & 70s fame - Good fun on a bargain priced CD,every track is a treat - almost essential !!

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Rock on/on Tour

by: David Essex

Release Date February 02, 2004
Absolute quality compilation of Mr Essex from the 70s part of his lengthy career. The first five tracks (Hold Me Close, Rock On, Gonna Make You A Star, If I Could & Lamplight) are worth the money themselves - but you get another eleven quality tracks on top of that.
This is just a really thoroughly entertaining compilation. This CD really is top drawer entertainment, & for me, this compilation showcases Dave at the top of his game & 70s fame - Good fun on a bargain priced CD,every track is a treat - almost essential !!

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The Collection

by: David Essex

Release Date October 19, 1998
An enjoyable bugdget priced CD of David Essex tracks, some memorable nostalgia at a decent price.
Worth it just for "Oh What A Circus","Winter's Tale", "Hot Love" (no it's not a T.Rex cover) & "Me & My Girl (Nightclubbing)".
You can try to knock David Essex but to be fair the bloke has produced some enjoyable pop songs over the years - I'm not a massive fan but just fancied a bit of Dave in my CD collection & this does the job just fine.
As Steve Coogan's character Paul Calf said, "we can't all swan round like we're David Essex" - but you can enjoy some pretty good quality pop performances on this CD (plus one or two dodgy songs from musicals too)
- there's also a cracking "Best Of" Dave collection availbale on Amazon ... Read More:

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Greatest Hits

by: David Essex

Release Date October 01, 1991
The early 70s was David Essex’s time as he competed with the likes of David Cassidy, T. Rex and The Osmonds for pole position on the charts. Rock On is a sultry rock number, Gonna Make You A Star has a nice foot tapping tune and Silver Dream Machine is a dreamy ballad from the movie Silver Dream Racer. Lamplight is moody rock just like Rock On whilst Oh What A Circus from 1978 is his lovely version of the song from Evita. To his credit, there’s lots of variety on these tracks, from slow but innovative rock to great pop ballads plus a second version of Rock On. Essex won’t make pop history but his small contribution to the seventies scene in the UK is fondly remembered and this album is highly listenable.