He worked behind the scenes as a songwriter, but following the works in 1990, he didnt record for nearly a full decade. In 2006, he completed another solo album, youve got to laugh, available only through his website or digitally through itunes. Never mind the snood, kershaw is the real deal heraldscotland. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. I tried to tell the stylist that the male snood was worn. Kershaw described the lyrical content as being nondescript to fill as a guide vocal for the production.
Nik kershaw lyrics wouldnt it be good i got it bad, you dont know how bad i got it you got it easy, you dont know when youve got it good its getting harder just keeping life and soul together im sick of fighting, even though i know i should the cold is biting through each and every nerve and fiber. Nik kershaw bbc breakfast friday 15 may 2015 youtube. The riddle nik kershaw sheet music download free in pdf or. His look from the era, all mullet, snood and casual suit, has become definitive eighties imagery. Nik kershaw born nicholas david kershaw, 1 march 1958 is an english singersongwriter. The one time jazzfunk guitarist was a 1980s teen idol. Identifier nikkershaw scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1.
Nicholas david kershaw born march 1, 1958, often known as nik kershaw, is an english. Nik kershaw free mp3 music for listen and download online. Men united, youre the best, the skys the limit, wouldnt it be good, top tracks. On release, the album was received favourably by the majority of music critics.
The works is the fourth studio album by the english singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist nik kershaw. Nik kershaw is a uk singersongwriter, popular during the 1980s. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nik kershaw at the discogs marketplace. The followup album, to be frank, was released in 2001. Nik kershaw born nicholas david kershaw, 1 march 1958, in bristol is an english singersongwriter. Kershaw chose the albums title as he felt the album represented the collected works of nik kershaw.
This guy is very accepting and matteroffact about his shortness and i kind of like it. During the mid80s, nik kershaw managed to score a handful of. Hi nik fans im sorry about the state of this playlist. Of all the 80s icons to recently release albums, niks new 15 minutes is the most refreshing of all. He commented upon his height in the guardian newspaper, i am not tall i was 5ft 4in last time i measured myself, but i am probably smaller now. Over the years, kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as elton john, bonnie tyler, sia and gary barlow in 2005, kershaw released then and now, a collection of earlier material with four new tracks. Snood is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. Nik kershaw show all songs by nik kershaw popular nik kershaw albums ei8ht. The riddle is a song by the artist nik kershaw released in the year 1984. Print and download in pdf or midi the riddle music by nik kershaw. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Learn how to play nik kershaw songs for bass, electric guitar, effects, drums, piano and ensemble online.
Nik kershaw full official chart history official charts company. Never mind the snood, kershaw is the real deal almost 30 years to the day since he performed at wembley stadium for live aid, nik kershaw will step out in front of the rewind festival crowd at. The italian gigi dagostino released a cover of the song as did the finnish metalband thunderstone in their evolution 4. In 1959, nik moved to ipswich where he was to live for the next twenty years. But my limited stature used to be my usp, so i havent got a major issue with it. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. Kershaw always specialized in subtle, sophisticated pop, and thats what he delivers on 15 minutes, albeit with a modernized sheen.
Kershaw appeared at live aid, and penned hits for let loose, the hollies and a number 1 for chesney hawkes, the one. It was released in 1984 as the lead single from the album of the same name. Nik kershaw the riddle instrumental by jondroids jon. The lyrics caused much confusion as many thought they were actually a riddle. Others derided his fashion sense kershaw made the snood and fingerless gloves into vital sartorial requirements in 1984 and some claimed he was, vocally, trying to sound like stevie wonder. Nik kershaw wouldnt it be good official video youtube. Ei8ht, live in germany 1984, no frills solo acoustic, youve got to laugh, radio musicola, singles. Get nik kershaw setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other nik kershaw fans for free on. Listen to nik kershaw soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 111 tracks. In an interview with nick webb he displays a rarely seen side of his character and discusses his knowledge of recording studio technology and approach to songwriting. Download nik kershaw mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Here you can buy and download music mp3 nik kershaw. Nik kershaw, snood and fingerless gloves present and correct. His 50 weeks on the uk singles chart in 1984 beat all other soloists.
The riddle is a song by the english singersongwriter nik kershaw. He appeared at live aid in 1985, and has penned a number of hits for other artists, including a uk number one single in 1991 for chesney hawkes. Print and download wouldnt it be good sheet music in pdf. Nik kershaw live at the ritz, new york city, april 1985 duration. Nicholas david kershaw, often known as nik kershaw, is an english singer, songwriter, composer, multiinstrumentalist and record producer. Powder puff snood wearers get it in the neck from ferguson the. Nik, today is known as one of the best ever songwriters. The riddle, wouldnt it be good, i wont let the sun go down on me, wouldnt it be good, wide boy, biography. The archetypal snood wearer is perhaps eighties pop singer nik kershaw, who teamed his with fingerless gloves and was, arguably, also not a. Fans wont be disappointed, especially by the new version of wouldnt it be good that is an unlisted bonus on the cd. Nik eventually said they they were complete nonsense. One step ahead producer julian mendelsohn, nik kershaw. As well as writing, singing and playing on his new single when a heart beats, nik kershaw also took the credit for its production. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist.
Nik kershaw was born on march 1, 1958 in bristol, england as nicholas david kershaw. Here, youll get all the official information about nik kershaw, first. Nik kershaw joins charlie stayt and naga munchetty on bbc breakfast to tell them why hes decided to go back out on the road with go west. Nicholas david kershaw born march 1, 1958, often known as nik kershaw, is an english singer, songwriter, composer, multiinstrumentalist and record producer. The classic launcher game remains true to its origins. Of all the 80s icons to recently release albums, nik s new 15 minutes is the most refreshing of all.
It was released in 1989 and was the last album he created for mca records. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Bayern 1 presents nik kershaw live germany full concert remastered audio into 4k quality mixed by myself. Listen online 11 songs from human racing expanded edition cd1 2012 nik kershaw. It was made on a whim four years ago, and i had no idea it would get 68,000 views. The archetypal snood wearer is perhaps eighties pop singer nik kershaw, who teamed his with fingerless gloves and was, arguably, also not a real man when judged by alex fergusons exacting. Educated educated at morland road primary school and northgate grammar school for boys, his school honours included about nik read more. Finally, he returned to action in 1999 with 15 minutes, an immaculately. The riddle is the second studio album by the english singersongwriter nik kershaw. Apr 11, 2020 hi nik fans im sorry about the state of this playlist. All the singles and albums of nik kershaw, peak chart positions, career stats. Nik kershaw wouldnt it be good bass, electric guitar. It was originally released in november 1984, on the label mca. About nik born nicholas david kershaw on 1st march 1958 in bristol, england, spending his early years gurgling and blowing snot bubbles.
Nik kershaw download all pop songs nik kershaw download. Snood is a fun puzzle game that tests your intellect rather than your reflexes. Like his peers nick heyward and howard jones, kershaw winds up making sophisticated, mature pop that feels like it should be about the songwriting. Fans wont be disappointed, especially by the new version of wouldnt it be good that is. Human racing by nik kershaw is an absolutely unique counterbalance of techno drums and synths, heavy metal guitar and sophisticated literacy bound together by some of the catchiest melodies pop has known since motown was in charge not to mention a challenging and eclectic vocal score and some very impressive harmonies. Wouldnt it be good to be in your shoes even if it was for just one day wouldnt it be good if we could wish ourselves away wouldnt it be good to be on your side the grass is always greener over there wouldnt it be good if we could live without a care you must be joking, you dont know a thing about it. A former jazzfunk guitarist, he was a 1980s teen idol. Ive been a nik kershaw fan from his first album, through the 12 singles and even a kershaw calendar. Jun 29, 2015 nik kershaw wouldnt it be good official video unsubscribe from nikkershawvevo. You can buy latest album human racing expanded edition cd2 2012 nik kershaw.
Stream tracks and playlists from nik kershaw on your desktop or mobile device. Nik kershaw wouldnt it be good extended 12 mix duration. Another mournful synth tune, there was a lot of it about, but he had the tunes to back it up. I know exactly what he means about not being able to see at a concert and as hes a guy, he can hardly get away with sitting on someones shoulders.
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