Gonna Make You A Star

Gonna Make You A Star is the title of a song written and recorded by British artist David Essex. Released as a single in September 1974, it became Essex' first UK no.1, remaining at the top of the charts for three weeks in November.

Produced by Jeff Wayne, the track featured as the opening song of David Essex' second and eponymous album which reached no.2 in the UK in December and over the Christmas period, held off the top by Elton John' Greatest Hits collection, although holding back Bay City Rollers' Rollin' on its second wave of success.

The song is notable for the use of the Moog synthesiser as part of the melody, played by Jeff Wayne.

The B-side to Gonna Make You A Star, entitled Window, also features on the album.