| 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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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 | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lamplight" | 2:56 |
| 2. | "Turn Me Loose" | 2:18 |
| 3. | "On and On" | 2:51 |
| 4. | "Streetfight" | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Rock On" | 3:24 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI) [8] | Silver | 60,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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