Artist. by Steve Crabtree – @stevecrab. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. Nik Kershaw: It wasn’t my idea really. This is just a preview! Available with an Apple Music subscription. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. Read More » Bringing the 80s to Germany! ", "Nik Kershaw plays on Radio 2 in Iceland", "How Nik Kershaw didn't let the sun go down on his career", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nik_Kershaw&oldid=998500491, People educated at Northgate Grammar School, Ipswich, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2020, Wikipedia articles with BIBSYS identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with Trove identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 1985: "Act of War" by Elton John – Kershaw on electric guitar. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. Nik Kershaw is laconic, laid-back, and *very very* funny - read on for his views on Live Aid, embarrassing his kids, the Let's Rock the Moor pecking order and (OMG) being a grandfather! 6 in New Zealand. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. During 1991, he worked with Tony Banks, the keyboard player of Genesis, on Banks' third solo album Still. 1: The Riddle: embed Embed. Pop & Wave, Vol. Once again, this has been a great week of discovering music, for me. However, when the last of these, Fusion, split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time solo career as a musician and songwriter.[5]. See all reviews from the United Kingdom. Nik Kershaw - Hits Of The 80s Album. Nik Kershaw. [citation needed], Kershaw's first wife was Canadian Sheri Kershaw, herself a musician who featured on several of Kershaw's early albums. Book Nik Kershaw add to shortlist. Later that same year, Kershaw's third solo album, Radio Musicola, was released to critical acclaim but to little commercial success. Nik Kershaw was born in Bristol in 1958. Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. One of those is English singer-songwriter Nik, the man behind such hits as the “Riddle”, “Wouldn’t it Be Good” and “I Won’t Let the Sun … Nik Kershaw - I Won´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (original). Schooled in jazz fusion, Nik Kershaw became a teen idol before temporarily turning his back on the pop game and penning hits for others. January 9, 2019 Paul Stroessner Leave a comment. 2001: "Island" by Orinoko – co-written by Kershaw. Saved by Linda Reith. Nik Kershaw 80s musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. [4], Kershaw was born on 1 March 1958 in Bristol, England,[5] and grew up in Ipswich, Suffolk. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. Read more. The same year Radio Musicola was released, but was just a little success. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. Artist: Nik Kershaw. The Riddle Play 2. Sunday 11th July 2021. Other 1980s performers joined him and performed their own songs, including Andy Bell, Carol Decker, Howard Jones, Jimmy Somerville, China Crisis and Steve Strange at The O2 in London. "The One and Only" proved to be a UK No. [16], Following the release of his eighth studio album in 2012 (Ei8ht, his first release to reach the UK Top 100 since 1986), Kershaw undertook a small tour of the UK, with some European dates. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. Two singles were released from the album, "One Step Ahead" and "Elisabeth's Eyes". The Biggest 80s Bands in the World ... Nik Kershaw. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. [6] He was educated at Northgate Grammar School for Boys where he played the guitar – he was self-taught on this instrument. [20] He continues to perform at 80s revival events and festivals each year. Share ; PDF ; Sections: Music 70s 80s. It reached # 47 in the UK Singles Chart and became a major hit in the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. He’s … £11k - £15k. During this time, Kershaw toured extensively with his backing band the Krew, consisting of Keith Airey, Tim Moore, Mark Price and Dennis Smith. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. In the latter part of 2015 he performed a 31-date tour of the UK, on a double bill with Go West, supported by Carol Decker. ", the latter a song described as "an elegant and soaring ode to the transience of time, infused with both self-doubt and an acceptance of life that can only come with maturity". Nicholas David Kershaw (known as Nik Kershaw, born 1 March 1958) is an English singer and songwriter and is one of the Most succesfull 80's singer's. It features 16 songs, which were recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Neither Then And Now nor You've Got To Laugh was promoted by a tour. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. Verified Purchase. In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. [5] This track ultimately proved his biggest hit as a performer when it reached No. Carrer in the 80's In 1984, his first album, Human Racing was released and became a major success, it reached Number 4 in UK Singles Chart. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. 46 in the United States. Nicholas David Kershaw (known as Nik Kershaw, born 1 March 1958) is an English singer and songwriter and is one of the Most succesfull 80's singer's. This very. [22] He joined them after a short set of eight songs and played guitar in three Todmobile songs. [10] The album spawned two singles, "Somebody Loves You" and "What Do You Think of It So Far? It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. 80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig. Forever Young Festival Lineup 2021. Kershaw co-wrote two songs with Banks, providing lead vocals on both. Nik Kershaw joined us for a chat about the new Human Racing reissue, life as an ’80s pop star and vents about X-Factor…. 0. 2 in the UK. TV80s | Nik Kershaw Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1983. Columbia: 4:28 : 1994 : Various Artists . 4 in the UK, and was a big success in Europe, particularly in Ireland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Scandinavia, and also in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. His father was a flautist and his mother was an opera singer. He described the experience as "absolutely terrifying". 80s 80s Music Nik Kershaw. Read More » Happy Birthday Rewind! £6k - £10k. Rock of the 80's, Vol. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album Lyrics; 1. Nik Kershaw80s PopHappinessHipsterGood ThingsMusicHappyFreeBonheur Forever Young Festival 2021. On 13 May 2010, Kershaw appeared on stage and hosted "Our Friends Acoustic" in aid of Mencap. You Rocked The Moor in 2018 – which of your besties is playing this year? I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me. Listen free to Nik Kershaw – 80s. As part of each show he played the entirety of his debut album, which had been re-mastered and re-released in March 2012. [24] Kershaw remarried in 2009 and has also had a child with his second wife Sarah.[25]. At the beginning of 1984 Kershaw released his breakthrough song "Wouldn't It Be Good",[5] which reached No. Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). He also appeared as an extra in the penultimate scene, presenting a copy of the book to Hawks for signing in the book shop. 1: The Riddle: 2: The Riddle: 3: The Riddle: 4: The Riddle: embed Embed. [15] He performed "The Riddle", "Wouldn't It Be Good", "Dancing Girls" and "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me". He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. It’s been over 10 years since Nik. A cover of "Wouldn't it be Good" by the Danny Hutton Hitters appeared on the soundtrack of the 1986 teen romantic comedy-drama Pretty in Pink. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. [17], In 2012, Kershaw was featured as the lead singer on a new recording of "The Lamia", originally recorded by Genesis for their 1974 album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, with Steve Hackett for the latter's Genesis Revisited II album. Modern secured a record deal for Kershaw at MCA. The Riddle and Wide boy were the most successful songs of the album. TV 80s: Greatest Hits of the Eighties. As Nik Kershaw continues to impress all willing to listen with his most recent releases (15 minutes, To Be Frank and Eight) it is wonderful rekindle memories of his original greatness with the re-release and re-engineered "The Riddle" album. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. 3: Lots More Hits of the 80's. While his last three efforts showed a maturing and reflective Nik, the early releases remind all what a creative songwriter and creater he was and is. [7] The concert turned out to be the peak of his career, as his stardom began to wane soon afterwards and he enjoyed only one more UK Top 40 hit. Several songs like "Drum Talk" were based around improvisation; other songs, like " I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me ", had a political message. Top international reviews Translate all reviews to English. Kershaw began his musical career by learning to play guitar when he was a teenager. The Riddle Lyrics: 2. [8], In July 1985, Kershaw was among the performers at Live Aid, held at Wembley Stadium. Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. [21], On 11 November 2016, Kershaw performed in Reykjavík, Iceland, together with the band Todmobile. 10. The year also saw the digital re-release of his 1980s back catalogue including Human Racing, The Riddle, Radio Musicola and The Works. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. This album contained twelve tracks and was released on the musician's own label, Shorthouse Records. 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". Nik Kershaw performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) was born in Bristol, UK but grew up in Ipswich, Suffolk. plavka20. Helpful. Kershaw came to … 4 people were there. Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Full Line Up. £16k - £25k. Fee Group Under £2.5k. Festival Line-up. Top tracks. Listen to Nik Kershaw on Napster . The year 1999 saw the release of the album 15 Minutes. Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2016. Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good - Official Music Video. Following this year, Kershaw appeared on Elton John's 1993 'Duets' album, where Kershaw not only wrote the song but produced, and played all the instruments on the track. In 1989 The Works was released, but still with little success. £6k - £10k. Nicholas David Kershaw (born March 1, 1958), often known as Nik Kershaw, is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Preview the embedded widget. If you missed the previous posts, you can go ahead and check out songs 40-31, and 30-21. 1994: "Seventeen" (single) by Let Loose - co-writer and producer. 2016: "The Sky's the Limit" on Fly (Songs Inspired By The Film: Eddie the Eagle), This page was last edited on 5 January 2021, at 17:29. £2.5k - £5k. He enjoyed three more Top 20 hits from his debut solo album Human Racing, including the title track and a successful re-issue of "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me". He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. This is just a preview! Fans enjoy Nik Kershaw at the Rewind Festival in 2015. Kershaw's prowess as a songwriter served him well in 1991, when his song "The One and Only" appeared on the soundtrack to the British film Buddy's Song, and in the American movie Doc Hollywood. [7] He also sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. 80's Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. ‎During the mid-'80s, Nik Kershaw managed to score a handful of pop hits and, in doing so, establish himself as a profitable commercial songwriter. Artist: Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album. Nik Kershaw Interview. Listen to albums and tracks from Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw – 80s music videos Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) was born in Bristol, UK but grew up in Ipswich, Suffolk. Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Nik Kershaw. Also in 1985, Elton John asked Kershaw to play guitar on John's hit single, "Nikita".[8]. [19], Kershaw performed a solo acoustic set at Fairport's Cropredy Convention in August 2013. Some classic stuff from the 80s on this. Wouldn't It Be Good. The Riddle. 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