6779. David Essex - Lamplight

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From: Rock On; Year: 1973; Genre: Glam Rock
This jazzy pop number was the second single off of his debut album; it reminds me a lot of Dr. John, which is not surprising since David Essex was a fan of his. I have always found his music interesting in that he was a "pop idol," but has always been very experimental and progressive while still being consumable to the mainstream. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
My song pick 7 years ago today: Tool - Vicarious

My song pick 8 years ago today: Nena - Ich häng' an dir

My song pick 9 years ago today: Bootsy's Rubber Band - Under the Influence of a Groove

My song pick 10 years ago today: Redbone - Come and Get Your Love

My song pick 11 years ago today: Petula Clark - A Sign of the Times

My song pick 12 years ago today: Iron Maiden - Wrathchild

My song pick 13 years ago today: Guns N' Roses - Paradise City

My song pick 14 years ago today: Ian Anderson - Shunt and Shuffle

My song pick 15 years ago today: Def Leppard - Waterloo Sunset

My song pick 16 years ago today: John Denver - Spirit

My song pick 17 years ago today: Sly and the Family Stone - Everyday People

My song pick 18 years ago today: David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust
 
 

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