Eighteen tracks that begin and end with David Essex's signature hit "Rock On," first in its original 1973 form, then as a more recent re-recording, His Greatest Hits is as close to an all-encompassing career summary as any hits collection had yet come. Just nine of his 24 chart entries are absent; "America" from his early days of British superstardom, "City Lights," "Coming Home," and "Stay with Me Baby" from his mid-'70s lull; '80s mini-hits "Hot Love," "The Smile," "Falling Angels Ride," and, inexplicably, 1979's ...
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Eighteen tracks that begin and end with David Essex's signature hit "Rock On," first in its original 1973 form, then as a more recent re-recording, His Greatest Hits is as close to an all-encompassing career summary as any hits collection had yet come. Just nine of his 24 chart entries are absent; "America" from his early days of British superstardom, "City Lights," "Coming Home," and "Stay with Me Baby" from his mid-'70s lull; '80s mini-hits "Hot Love," "The Smile," "Falling Angels Ride," and, inexplicably, 1979's "Imperial Wizard" and "Brave New World," two of his finest later efforts. In their stead, "Africa You Shine" and a cover of "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" may or may not make up the numbers, but around those possibly dubious inclusions, His Greatest Hits expertly tracks Essex's rise from teen idol to matinee superstar and beyond, with glimpses into his theater and movie work reminding us just what an all-round great he was. ~ Dave Thompson, Rovi
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Good. Good condition. audioCD. Case Good. Disc slightly scratched. Case cracked/scuffed. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted.
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