Rock On by David Essex (Album, Glam Rock): Reviews, Ratings, Credits

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Learn about the history, arrangement and legacy of rock on, a glam rock song written and recorded by david essex in 1973 Find out how essex wrote it, who covered it, and what it means to different artists and audiences.

Hey, shout, summertime blues jump up and down in my blue suede shoes hey, kid, rock 'n' roll, rock on and where do we go from here Learn the story behind this 1973 hit song that celebrates the spirit of rock and roll Which is a way that's clear?

Rock On by David Essex (Album, Glam Rock): Reviews, Ratings, Credits

A 1973 hit song by david essex, produced by jeff wayne, that pays homage to 50s rock and roll

The lyrics feature references to james dean, blue jeans, and a blue jean baby queen, and the song has a distinctive slapback delay effect on essex's vocals.

Rock on (1973) background & meaning Released in 1973, the song became essex’s breakthrough hit, reaching #5 on the billboard hot 100 in the us and #3 on the uk singles chart. Rock on is the first album of singer/songwriter david essex, featuring his hit title track and covers of songs by paul simon and doc pomus The album was produced by jeff wayne and reached the charts in the uk, canada and the us.

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Rock On by David Essex (Album, Glam Rock): Reviews, Ratings, Credits
Rock On by David Essex (Album, Glam Rock): Reviews, Ratings, Credits

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David Essex, Rock On, Album cover, 1973 Stock Photo - Alamy
David Essex, Rock On, Album cover, 1973 Stock Photo - Alamy

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David Essex - Rock On (Vinyl) | Discogs
David Essex - Rock On (Vinyl) | Discogs

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