Rock On | ||||
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Released | 2 November 1973[1] | |||
Recorded | 1973 | |||
Studio | Advision Studios, London | |||
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Length | 34:24 | |||
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Producer | Jeff Wayne | |||
David Essex chronology | ||||
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Singles from Rock On | ||||
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Allmusic | [2] |
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.
All tracks are written by David Essex, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lamplight" | 2:56 | |
2. | "Turn Me Loose" | Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman | 2:18 |
3. | "On and On" | 2:51 | |
4. | "Streetfight" | 3:50 | |
5. | "Rock On" | 3:24 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "Ocean Girl" | 3:10 | |
7. | "Bring in the Sun" | Jeff Wayne, Tony Hertz | 4:36 |
8. | "For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her" | Paul Simon | 2:56 |
9. | "We All Insane" | 3:03 | |
10. | "Tell Him No" | Travis Pritchett | 3:58 |
11. | "September 15th" | 1:22 | |
Total length: | 34:24 |
Musicians
Technical
Chart (1973–1974) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] | 37 |
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[5] | 24 |
UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 7 |
US Billboard 200[7] | 32 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[8] | Silver | 60,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |