From the aloof cool of 'Rock On', for 'Hold Me Close' Dave transforms himself into your pissed mate at closing time in the pub, annoyingly throwing his arms around your shoulders and telling you you're his best friend in all the world. No really, you are. 'Hold Me Close' has a sprightly enough tune with a lyric that's pure music hall optimism, but while Essex tries to inject a Small Faces 'Lazy Sunday' type vibe into the song, his sloppy grin apples and pears vocal shoots it all in the head with every single syllable. Not his finest hour.Monday, 15 June 2009
1975 David Essex: Hold Me Close
From the aloof cool of 'Rock On', for 'Hold Me Close' Dave transforms himself into your pissed mate at closing time in the pub, annoyingly throwing his arms around your shoulders and telling you you're his best friend in all the world. No really, you are. 'Hold Me Close' has a sprightly enough tune with a lyric that's pure music hall optimism, but while Essex tries to inject a Small Faces 'Lazy Sunday' type vibe into the song, his sloppy grin apples and pears vocal shoots it all in the head with every single syllable. Not his finest hour.
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