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'Gonna Make You a Star' 

'Gonna Make You a Star' is a 1974 glam‑pop track by David Essex, built around a bright, synth‑driven sound and a catchy, theatrical hook. The song blends pop‑rock energy with Essex’s charismatic vocals, capturing both the allure and irony of sudden fame. It became his first UK number‑one single, spending three weeks at the top of the charts. *There's a wee nod to a Weather Report bass line at the end too (Black Market).

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