Rock On (David Essex album)

Rock On is the debut album of singer/songwriter David Essex. Its lead single and title track, "Rock On", is still Essex's best known song in the United States.[3] "Lamplight" was also a hit, and the album contains three covers.

Rock On
Studio album by
Released2 November 1973[1]
Recorded1973
StudioAdvision Studios, London
Genre
Length34:24
Label
ProducerJeff Wayne
David Essex chronology
Rock On
(1973)
David Essex
(1974)
Singles from Rock On
  1. "Rock On"
    Released: 27 July 1973
  2. "Lamplight"
    Released: 2 November 1973
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by David Essex, except where noted

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Lamplight" 2:56
2."Turn Me Loose"Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman2:18
3."On and On" 2:51
4."Streetfight" 3:50
5."Rock On" 3:24
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
6."Ocean Girl" 3:10
7."Bring in the Sun"Jeff Wayne, Tony Hertz4:36
8."For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her"Paul Simon2:56
9."We All Insane" 3:03
10."Tell Him No"Travis Pritchett3:58
11."September 15th" 1:22
Total length:34:24

Personnel

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Musicians

Technical

  • Gary Martin – engineer
  • Jeff Wayne – producer, arranger, conductor
  • London Weekend Television – photography

Charts

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Chart (1973–1974) Peak
position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] 37
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[5] 24
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 7
US Billboard 200[7] 32

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[8] Silver 60,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Live show for Essex?" (PDF). Record & Radio Mirror. 27 October 1973. p. 5. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. ^ Thompson, Dave. "David Essex: Rock On > Review" at AllMusic. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  3. ^ The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll. 2001 edition.
  4. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  5. ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4991a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  7. ^ "David Essex Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  8. ^ "British album certifications – David Essex – Rock On". British Phonographic Industry.