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Bubbling Under

Bubbling Under: David Essex and “Gonna Make You a Star”

David Essex, whose face launched a thousand posters onto the walls of teenage girls in 1970s Britain, still brings the handsome at age 64. (Getty Images/Gareth Cattermole)David Essex, whose face launched a thousand posters onto the walls of teenage girls in 1970s Britain, still brings the handsome at age 64. (Getty Images/Gareth Cattermole)

By | January 1, 2012
Each week, Billboard magazine's "Bubbling Under" chart features singles that rank below its famous Hot 100 chart. Each weekend, we spotlight at least one of them. … Read more »
Rock Flashback

Rock Flashback: The Moody Blues’ “December”

(Getty Images/Karl-Joseph Hildenbrand/AFP)(Getty Images/Karl-Joseph Hildenbrand/AFP)

By | December 21, 2011
Earlier this month, we mentioned The Jethro Tull Christmas Album and how well the band's folk-inflected style lends itself to holiday music. After the jump, find out about another holiday album that's a perfect match for the band performing it. … Read more »
One Hit Wonders

One Hit Wonders: David Essex’s “Rock On”

By | March 16, 2011
Former Pop Idol, David Essex (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Though he charted numerous hits in the UK, "Rock On" was the lone US success story for singer and actor David Essex. Find Out More About This One-Hit Wonder Read more »