The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine — when rock music met literature, and imagination found a terrifyingly human voice When “The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine” unfolds, it feels less…
Silver Dream Machine: The Sound of a Reckless Youth and the Road Not Taken A high-octane ode to the thrill of speed and the fleeting pursuit of glory. There’s a…
The Poetic Flight of an Adoring Heart David Essex’s “High, Flying Adored” is a soaring ballad that captures the bittersweet essence of a fleeting and intense love, a love so…
David Essex – A New Argentina: A Timeless Tale of Hope and Despair Ah, the 1970s. A time of change, of rebellion, of music that spoke directly to the soul.…
Oh What a Circus: A poignant reflection on the tragedy of a life in the spotlight. In the mid-1970s, the musical landscape was a vibrant, ever-shifting mosaic, and few artists…
Glitter and Ghosts: A Fallen Star’s Lament Echoes in “Stardust”. Ah, David Essex. A name that conjures images of shimmering satin, dramatic stage lights, and a certain kind of raw,…
A Gentle Plea for Connection in the Lonely Hours Ah, “Lamplight” by the ever-charming David Essex… just the title itself conjures images of softly lit rooms and hushed conversations. Released…
A Frosty Embrace of Love: Unpacking David Essex’s Timeless Ballad, A Winter’s Tale Ah, A Winter’s Tale, a song that shimmers with the delicate beauty of a snowfall and warms…
A Glam-Rock Anthem of Stardom and Skepticism It’s 1974. The decade of flared trousers, platform shoes, and glittery excess was in full swing, and striding right through the middle of…
A Timeless Embrace: David Essex’s “Hold Me Close” “Hold Me Close” is more than just a song; it’s a warm embrace, a tender whisper of love that echoes through the…
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