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    Travelling Tinker Man & Other Rhymes
    Travelling Tinker Man & Other Rhymes
    Travelling Tinker Man & Other Rhymes
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    Travelling Tinker Man & Other Rhymes

    Written by David Essex

    Narrated by David Essex

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    In the 70s he was a huge pop star, with Number 1 hits like 'Rock On' and 'Hold Me Close'. In the 80s and 90s he became a star of the stage with lead roles in Godspell and Mutiny! Now comes a wonderful collection of David Essex's poetry and lyrics. Here are nostalgic poems recalling his family's traveller roots, verses filled with memories of his warm and loving boyhood, and poetry reliving the highs and lows of fame.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateJul 30, 2015
    ISBN9781510014008
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    David Essex

    The amazing career of born-and-bred Londoner, David Essex, has spanned four decades, with hit songs like Hold Me Tight and Rock On and lead roles in Godspell and Mutiny. Married, with five children, he lives in London.

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