DAVID ESSEX - Hold Me Close

[@debsmith4476]

Oh the good old days. A much simpler time growing up and the music was so good

[@bambit08]

Wonderful! At 75 he still has a fabulous voice. Loved it in the 70s...still remember all the words!

[@janicecole9465]

Loved David Essex, saw him live in the 70s, got all his records, pictures all over my bedroom wall with David Cassidy, David Bowie and Marc Bolan. The best of times❤❤❤

[@pam164]

Same here all but David Bowie I wasn't keen on him, seen David Essex twice in mid 70s and he was gorgeous, it was when his album All the fun of the fair, came out, was mad on David Cassidy too but never got to see him, but he aged terrible, and David here hasn't aged good either.

[@headron66]

@Janice Cole I feel you. ❤

[@martiniv8924]

Sounds like my sisters bedroom 😂 I used to nick her records, david Essex, cockney rebel, Bowie 😂 … sorry forgot T Rex 🤣

[@DB07OUR]

so would my wife if she could lol

[@mikekaraoke]

And please tell me you saw him live on stage at the theatre with hit musicals: Godspell, Evita, Mutiny, All the Fun of the Fair etc......?????

[@leonboden7974]

Great stuff David. Great guy . 70s legend and still looks great today . If you're born with great looks .... you're blessed and no one can ever take that from you so well done you're fab

[@5578pedro]

Just loved my trip down memory lane, such good times. Thank you.

[@janefriel6895]

Still gorgeous, can still sing.Its the eyes. ☘

[@jsmith3980]

My sister loved him in the 70s, posters from Jackie! Nice memory, every cloud's got a silver lining.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

That was David Soul - 😂 “Silver Lady”. I still play that in the car.

[@faithmapstone9982]

What a dish, back in the day!! One of my first tapes For Christmas was by DE. I'm going to make you a ⭐️!! ❤

[@boozywoozy1235]

He is still gorgeous and sounds fantastic, aged well ❤❤

[@maderleinethomas4213]

Fancied him bigtime and loved his songs. Lots of kisses 🥰🥰🥰

[@Valerie-rg5ux]

Oh yes

[@alanbower9296]

TAKES ME BACK IN TIME ❤ fantastic 👊

[@geoffjoffy]

Wow I was totally shocked by that. Voice still has it.

[@dronedays450]

Favourite record of his was lamplight i was 18 and full of life, where has time gone !!

[@terryhorne2582]

My word, time doesn't take any prisoners does it.? I loved this song & it takes you back to happier times.

[@jenniferbunclark8540]

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday today David, and many happy returns.

[@michaelholmes4374]

70s best of times much better than today

[@garyowens1517]

Definitely 😊

[@alanjames4991]

The Music was Dreadful (David Essex) At That Time! The Sex pistols Put An End To That Shit! Disco Duck!, Figaro!,Whispering Grass!, Essex, And All That Garbage!..

[@garyowens1517]

@@alanjames4991 the rest of it was good. Your just picking out the odd bad ones. Novelty records where around then. I don't think all the stuff Bowie, Queen and Elton John was crap. Just to name a few.

[@lindastanley229]

​@@garyowens1517 absolutely.

[@DB07OUR]

totally agree best years of our lives for sure , things will never be like the 70s. #B15DOV #DB07OUR youtube.com/@DB07OUR

[@redwandennaoui4508]

Loved David Essex in the 70’s, ❤ glad to see he still can pipe out those hits!

[@robertleem5643]

As a child I always remember Gonna Make You A Star, he sounds a lot better than many acts today

[@vincent2327]

For any teenagers who have stumbled across this. A lot sooner than you think, you'll see this guy in the mirror

[@vincent2327]

Must tell me where you buy your mirrors from, 50 but looks 30 sounds legit

[@sparenovations7176]

You are so right

[@lennymaunton3183]

Had the pleasure of meeting David some years back in a Chinese restaurant, he was in panto at the time in Liverpool, he was an absolute gent, he’s not lost it

[@robwembley]

Awesome !

[@davidroberts5763]

This was at Butlins 70's weekend. I saw him on the afternoon and the evening. It was great to see him sing live.

[@stevekirby1090]

I left home when I was 22 and moved into lodgings owned be a woman and her two daughters. One was at school and the other was working. Every morning the radio went on at 7am to wake everyone up. It was nearly always "Gonna Make You A Star " or Bay City Rollers. 1974. Great memories.

[@reinildepeersmans1709]

Keep on singing!!!!!

[@davidcoughlan3619]

Class is permanent ....go David 🎉

[@dennyrich]

he still got his voice , go brother

[@deewhobewatty9003]

Always loved David Essex ❤️❤️

[@58jennypenny]

went to see him a few years back for my birthday, hubby did it as a surprise, I was thrilled when we got there, lovely guy, loved him for years now.

[@Stratboy999]

It's not how well the Bear dances.....its the fact that it can dance at all. Good to see DE still on the stage.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

I always thought that about Frank Sinatra. He wouldn’t lie down.

[@mikeellis4838]

Brings back memories

[@jeremysanderson9673]

I remember seeing his film “That`ll be the Day” in the cinema in Pocklington, N.Yorks when it was first released. He was a really good actor as well as a great singer. I’m 60 now, but it’s still a shock to see him in his seventies. He still looks great for it though.

[@DonnaJ1312]

He still sounds great.. my aunty went to school with him ...

[@gerardmcnally]

OH My God, I would never have recognized him, he's so different as an older man. Loved his work on Jeff Wayne's War of The Worlds.

[@supersparks9466]

Did you expect him to still look 20

[@haydoncooper3744]

Saw David Essex years ago at the Albert Hall a class act.

[@dominicohea5624]

He was always. Great.

[@bizbizley]

His voice is shot but it’s still unmistakable.

[@Mistysmudge1]

He is 75 for goodness sake!

[@firefighter387]

Tom Jones is 84 put him in the shade.

[@janeowen3278]

We’ve seen him four times , last time was in Llandudno last year after waiting three years. Enjoyed seeing him xx

[@kathleencoleclough]

ROCK ON DAVID❤❤❤❤

[@chrissimons9733]

Never judge a book buy it cover so nice to hear David what a legend.

[@jenniferwilson5290]

DaviD What A Guy Saw him at Skegness a few years ago and got his Autograph always loved him ❤😊

[@candymintz]

been a fan since his early acting career black and white movies.....watched one the other day....

[@juleerowley9706]

Still handsome as ❤

[@sunshineofrays6977]

This man's voice is still so distinctive , and he was just gorgeous in the 70s , makes me weak to watch the original video of him in this song ❤❤❤❤❤❤🥵🥵🥵🥵😉😉😉😉

[@annsmith495]

Great to see DE. what a treat.

[@dougmaxwell8472]

Well done David 👍👍,,Dougie 🎸🎸🎸 W.Australia

[@lucyw.7597]

Ah! My youth is flashing before me! Later on, in my 20's I was lucky enough to work somewhere he was performing..saw his show every night for a week..and when he came in every day he couldnt have been nicer, always had a chat to us..and those sparkling blue eyes were just as sparkling as I'd imagined!

[@rubytuesday7225]

Fabulous as ever....

[@griswald7156]

You realise how good he was back in the day…great he can stand and sing in a karaoke fashion …rock on. Was that the teds coat from stardust..? Pity we couldnt see his shoes and socks..dont retire David..dont fade away.it’d be great to recognise him in the street wouldnt it? And he gave you that cheeky grin.its great that he dosent wear a wig like all the other ageing celebrities..i wish he would take his songs seriously though..like tom jones…he can belt one out still..

[@douglasgreen437]

The hairs gone, the body's gone but the pipes are 100%..👏

[@alfching2499]

I’m 76 and I know what’s gone.

[@thomasbeattie2257]

You need new batteries in your hearing aid !

[@grays257]

@@thomasbeattie2257 WHAAATTT!!!

[@angiedawnmoody3519]

Wow I wouldn't have thought that was David Essex if you hadn't had said,until I heard him sing that is. He's still got it.

[@bladerunner9646]

Nice to see him growing old gracefully.

[@maggieboo8142]

Bless you David, love you lots ❤ 👏👏🇬🇧

[@marlenegardner2696]

Love David’s voice brilliant

[@davidsloan2918]

Amazing.

[@pearlcanham7102]

Wow fabulous 🎸💕🎶🎸💕🎶🎸💕🎶🎸💕🎶🎸💕💕👏👏👏👏👏

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome! As good as ever! :)

[@5578pedro]

Fabulous and still handsome as ever.

[@stevejones5695]

A gentleman signed my vinly at butlins excellent performance nice chap

[@lindabishop7266]

Fantastic

[@LJ-ze6ro]

bless my sister ..her partner had him booked on the 22nd September her birthday but she was sadly and tragically sent home from hospital with a few weeks left to live .RiP Eve .

[@king77703]

That's so sad, my condolences my friend x

[@LJ-ze6ro]

@@king77703 Thankyou .we are Devastated .💔

[@MrSandalwood]

Thank god his voice still works..

[@thomascoyne157]

One of the best ever 👍👍👍👍

[@missdollydaisy]

Still a lovely looking man ❤

[@lindawillis2746]

Awe....had his posters all over my bedroom.....ah memories...

[@dianehorner3985]

Omg David Essex! His image was on my bedroom wall

[@roycarder6179]

He was and still is a cool chap

[@audreyharalambos2592]

me and david have grown older together through the years lol although he doesnt know me i have followed him since i was a young teen i am 67 now and i think life has been cruel to me because he is still fit and i still would lol but he would definatly pass on me, a girl can still dream though xx

[@johng9184]

COYI Well done David

[@melgrant7404]

I look at this and can't believe it's David Essex. I know he's older but unless you got up close you wouldn't recognise him.

[@grahamcroucher5251]

Blimey, if I saw him walking down the street I wouldn't recognise him!

[@militarymodellerpaul5932]

A great performer

[@markjoyce315]

Legend - always was always will be.

[@fionacrockatt5614]

Loved David Essex and he is still good

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

I remember watching him starring in Stardust and That'll be the day, great days the 70's with no woke bollocks we have today. David Essex is still fab.

[@mjotd8670]

Still sounds like the voice from the 70's - Great showman (Stardust films were awesome)

[@strokenumber3]

Time changes us all.

[@charliemac5154]

Looks like An old man singing in a pub karaoke 😆

[@briancatterall2070]

he is

[@richardsmith3585]

Fabulous

[@ppmppm7010]

Doesn't look at all like David Essex but then I don't think many people would recognise me 50 years on

[@andybirchenall1113]

Saw David at the opera house in Buxton around 1982 with my girlfriend who loved him and yes i think i was the ONLY MALE at the gig😂

[@duncanmit5307]

💜👍💜👍

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

Oh god hasn’t he got old? He was gorgeous in the 70s, such a naughty twinkle in his eye. Sexier than David Cassidy! Loved David Essex in that film, “That’ll be the day”. Saw it at the flicks when it came out. I fancied him like mad. Didn’t realise he’d changed so much. Whatever happened? Whoops! I just passed a mirror. Oh dear …. 😥

[@Crystall1961]

Still a handsome characteristic man 🥰

[@24hrs365]

Still has it at 75.

[@paulkirton8945]

what does he still have?

[@24hrs365]

@@paulkirton8945 it’s called a voice. Scroll on instead of looking for an argument

[@carylbarnett7448]

More!

[@maureenlucas4189]

Brilliant

[@suerolfe9451]

❤

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

I remember when he had hair that was 40years ago still going strong.

[@alanhesketh9265]

Should probably stick to acting David, you still look good, but the voice is not what it was in the 1970's.....still , as long as the audience enjoy it, that's the main thing. Great to see you are still pleasing people after fifty years. One of show biz's nice guys.

[@cliffmatthews6577]

Time waits for no man !

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

The seventies was 50 years ago!….not sure any of us is going to look the same as we did 50 years ago!…….unfortunately 😂

[@steveclemons8373]

Well that’s bloody obvious 🙄🙄

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

@@steveclemons8373 I put this because some twits on here were saying how rough he looks……..obviously!

[@davidhoward5392]

Can confirm this 👌

[@susanellis8067]

He was gorgeous when he was young

[@frankduffy2413]

Time moves on

[@jackieknight5804]

Thought it read Time to move on.

[@simonmoore2380]

Evree clahds go’ a sew-vah lie-nin. Gor blimey guvner, do what as it appens

[@stevenmcqueen-z6b]

music is not a serious thing music is to make you happy not to please the masses remember this

[@JIMMYBUSHIDO]

I like when the audience finish singing, David sings a bit 😏

[@robharris8844U]

This tribute band the Only say is David Essex?

[@tutts999]

The hairs gone but his voice hasn't. Great watch.

[@jackieknight5804]

He was gorgeous. His poster was at the foot of my bed.

[@CardiffOneOne]

​@@jackieknight5804 Did it fall off the wall??

[@carolyagou8874]

I loved this guy saw him many times " SCREAMMMMMM" handsome is not in it!!

[@CarolandDave]

Wasnt 30 years ago dont be so condescending

[@RogerMelodicMusic]

Oh look it’s Peter Gabriel’s long lost twin brother David Gabriel 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@HarryFlashman.]

My claim to fame is, my girlfriend(at the time) interviewed him. After the interview he asked her for a game of squash. After the game... I can only imagine!! He still had it(literally) even then. That was the mid nineties, and he had at least 25 yrs on her. Credit where credits due!

[@keithrobertson5110]

Hope you dumped her, hate birds who go off with the rich and famous. 😂.

[@HarryFlashman.]

@@keithrobertson5110 I was flattered!🤣