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. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. 3 in the UK and Ireland, and No. By Kirsten Rawlins Entertainment Published: Sept 22, 2017 Last Updated: Sept 22, 2017. 2001: "Island" by Orinoko – co-written by Kershaw. Over £25k. A string of global hit singles – including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and his biggest hit, ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ – helped to propel him to 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart through 1984 and 1985 – beating every other solo artist, together with performing at Live Aid. 1985, Artists, Music, Top 40. 80's Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Nik Kershaw 80s Music Bristol Evolution Teen My Love 1980s England Racing. £2.5k - £5k. [24] The couple married in July 1983, had three children together, and divorced in 2003. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. This is just a preview! 1: The Riddle: embed Embed. Nik Kershaw joined us for a chat about the new Human Racing reissue, life as an ’80s pop star and vents about X-Factor…. £11k - £15k. 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. [4], Kershaw was born on 1 March 1958 in Bristol, England,[5] and grew up in Ipswich, Suffolk. Verified Purchase. 0. 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. Nik Kershaw 80s Classical Leeds 2019 - Jul 26, 2019 Jul 26 2019; Following concerts. The Riddle Play 2. If you missed the previous posts, you can go ahead and check out songs 40-31, and 30-21. 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. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. Nik Kershaw was born in Bristol in 1958. 0. And "I won't let the sun go down on me" reached Number 2 in the UK. During the mid-1990s he also wrote and produced material for the boy band Let Loose, with two of the tracks ("Seventeen" and "Everybody Say Everybody Do") achieving reasonable success. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. His 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart through 1984 and 1985 beat all other solo artists. In 2005, Kershaw released Then And Now, a collection of earlier material with four new tracks. The Riddle Lyrics: 2. He wrote and sang the theme song, "If It Gets Much Better Than This". [20] He continues to perform at 80s revival events and festivals each year. "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). This is just a preview! Kershaw began his musical career by learning to play guitar when he was a teenager. 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! Preview the embedded widget. In 2019, Kershaw received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Suffolk for his services to the music industry. Golden 80s Hits by Nik Kershaw - TV80s: Recall the greatest official music videos of 1980s. [21], On 11 November 2016, Kershaw performed in Reykjavík, Iceland, together with the band Todmobile. Amazing 80s Play 3. Artist: Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. Two singles were released from the album, "One Step Ahead" and "Elisabeth's Eyes". [19], Kershaw performed a solo acoustic set at Fairport's Cropredy Convention in August 2013. 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. [7] He also sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". Nik Kershaw was born in Bristol in 1958. He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. Some classic stuff from the 80s on this. Full Line Up. Also in 1985, Elton John asked Kershaw to play guitar on John's hit single, "Nikita".[8]. 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]. In 1989 The Works was released, but still with little success. Fee Group Under £2.5k. 6 in New Zealand. Kershaw wrote songs and performed for the soundtrack of the 2010 film, Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks. [6] He was educated at Northgate Grammar School for Boys where he played the guitar – he was self-taught on this instrument. Kershaw co-wrote two songs with Banks, providing lead vocals on both. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The year also saw the digital re-release of his 1980s back catalogue including Human Racing, The Riddle, Radio Musicola and The Works. Nik Kershaw Let's Rock Liverpool 2019 - Jul 27, 2019 Jul 27 2019; Nik Kershaw Let's Rock Belfast 2019 - Aug 3, 2019 Aug 03 2019; Last updated: 19 Jul 2020, 23:22 Etc/UTC. 3: Lots More Hits of the 80's. More Information coming soon. Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Tears For Fears - "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" - ORIGINAL VIDEO, ET The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Official 20th Anniversary Trailer Movie HD, https://80s.fandom.com/wiki/Nik_Kershaw?oldid=4056. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. Nik Kershaw – 80s music videos Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) was born in Bristol, UK but grew up in Ipswich, Suffolk. 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. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. 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". £11k - £15k. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album. [5] This track ultimately proved his biggest hit as a performer when it reached No. 5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse Zusammenstellung. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. Share ; PDF ; Sections: Music 70s 80s. Fee Group Under £2.5k. New Releases. [18] He is also featured as a guest performer on the same song on Hackett's Genesis Revisited: Live at Hammersmith CD and DVD, released November 2013. £6k - £10k. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. In 1993, the Hollies had a minor hit with another of Kershaw's songs, "The Woman I Love". The Riddle. [10] The album spawned two singles, "Somebody Loves You" and "What Do You Think of It So Far? Nik Kershaw - Hits Of The 80s Album. ChrisPage Mitmilius stevecrab Sue21. 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. Nik Kershaw Play on Napster. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 as a solo artist. Forever Young Festival 2021. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothi…. [22] He joined them after a short set of eight songs and played guitar in three Todmobile songs. 1: The Riddle: 2: The Riddle: 3: The Riddle: 4: The Riddle: embed Embed. Columbia: 4:28 : 1994 : Various Artists . His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. 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]. [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. I do love it when the length of your interview is in context with the person you’re speaking to. plavka20. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Nik Kershaw and his incredible band bring the 80s and a whole lot more to Germany this summer. 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. The title-track, released in November 1984, proved to be his third international hit single, reaching No. 1 hit for the star of Buddy's Song, Chesney Hawkes. On 13 May 2010, Kershaw appeared on stage and hosted "Our Friends Acoustic" in aid of Mencap. His second son was born with Down syndrome. 2 in the UK. Saturday 10th July 2021. Saved by Linda Reith. Modern secured a record deal for Kershaw at MCA. Sunday 11th July 2021. Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) was born in Bristol, UK but grew up in Ipswich, Suffolk. He has been married to Sarah Kershaw since 2009. He was previously married to Sheri Kershaw. [4] Kershaw appeared at the dual-venue concert Live Aid in 1985 and has also penned a number of hits for other artists, including a UK No. Festival Line-up. Comment Report abuse. "The One and Only" proved to be a UK No. Top 40 Songs This Week (UK Edition) – January 12, 1985: Songs 20-11. 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. Kershaw was unemployed for a year after leaving Fusion, but during this time he found manager Mickey Modern after placing an advertisement in the magazine Melody Maker. He left school in the middle of his A-levels and got a job at an unemployment benefit office. Play 1. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. Wouldn't It Be Good. See all reviews from the United Kingdom. The year 1999 saw the release of the album 15 Minutes. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album Lyrics; 1. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your computer, mobile or home audio system. Kershaw was unemployed for a year after leaving Fusion, but during this time he found manager Mickey Modern after placing an advertisement in the magazine Melody Maker. Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2016. Once again, this has been a great week of discovering music, for me. At the beginning of 1984 Kershaw released his breakthrough song "Wouldn't It Be Good",[5] which reached No. Pop & Wave, Vol. Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Listen free to Nik Kershaw – 80s. The Riddle and Wide boy were the most successful songs of the album. It features 16 songs, which were recorded at Abbey Road Studios. I had the pleasure of spending 15 minutes chatting to the singer songwriter, Nik Kershaw ahead of his appearance at the 80s Classics event in Millenium Square, Leeds at the end of July. £16k - £25k. Listen to albums and tracks from Nik Kershaw. ", "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. 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. Modern secured a record deal for Kershaw at MCA. During this time, Kershaw toured extensively with his backing band the Krew, consisting of Keith Airey, Tim Moore, Mark Price and Dennis Smith. Read more. Nik Kershaw in 1985, sporting that popular mid-'80s look probably best labelled "I-was-going-somewhere-posh-but-got-dragged-through-a-hedge-backwards-on-the-way". It was originally released in February 1984, on the label MCA. You Rocked The Moor in 2018 – which of your besties is playing this year? Friday 9th July 2021 . He also appeared as an extra in the penultimate scene, presenting a copy of the book to Hawks for signing in the book shop. During 1991, he worked with Tony Banks, the keyboard player of Genesis, on Banks' third solo album Still. "Nik Kershaw: 'I made millions from four songs, "80s popstar Nik Kershaw to play special acoustic show at the Regent", "Interview: 10 Questions for Nik Kershaw | New music reviews, news & interviews", "Human Racing – Nik Kershaw | Release Information, Reviews and Credits", "Genesis Revisited II – Steve Hackett | Credits", "Genesis Revisited: Live at Hammersmith – Steve Hackett | Credits", "Nik Kershaw to hit the road in the autumn – IRELAND ADDED", "Nik Kershaw, Go West and T'Pau hit the road! Sections: Music 70s 80s. The music video, featuring Kershaw as a chroma key-suited alien, received heavy rotation from MTV, helping the song to reach No. Read More » Happy Birthday Rewind! I was there too. Artist. [5] The Works was released in 1989, also to little success. In September 1983, Kershaw released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached No. [23], In June 2020, Kershaw released an EP of six new songs, These Little Things. I’m not too sure! The Biggest 80s Bands in the World ... Nik Kershaw. He released eight singles that entered the Top 40 charts in the UK during the decade, including "Wouldn't It Be Good", "Dancing Girls", "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", "Human Racing", "The Riddle", "Wide Boy", "Don Quixote" and "When a Heart Beats". [4], Kershaw's second album was The Riddle. Super Deluxe Edition: How important it was for you to get the Human Racing album back into print after all these years?. Fans enjoy Nik Kershaw at the Rewind Festival in 2015. Let’s take an in-depth look at the diverse back catalogue of this most inventive of singer-songwriters. Top international reviews Translate all reviews to English. Nik Kershaw shot to fame in the 80s as one of pop's biggest stars Credit: Rex Features Who is Nik Kershaw and how tall is he? 1 Comment / IN THE PRESS, Nik News / By Nik Kershaw HQ Rewind The 80s Music Festival, the world’s first and biggest 80s music festival, is back with three amazing UK festivals for summer 2017 and Nik will be joining the line up for Rewind Scotland at Scone Palace, Perth on Saturday 22 July, and Rewind South at Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames on Saturday 19 August. The second album The Riddle, and was another major success, and it went Platium. Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. Kershaw came to … Please call £Please call. 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 … [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. Try it! Top tracks. Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good - Official Music Video. Nik Kershaw Interview. He described the experience as "absolutely terrifying". In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. He signed with MCA Records in 1983 and released his debut album Human Racing in 1984. In 1984, his first album, Human Racing was released and became a major success, it reached Number 4 in UK Singles Chart. This album contained twelve tracks and was released on the musician's own label, Shorthouse Records. Preview the embedded widget. They have one child. 1994: "Seventeen" (single) by Let Loose - co-writer and producer. Rock of the 80's, Vol. Nik Kershaw - I Won´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (original). TV 80s: Greatest Hits of the Eighties. £6k - £10k. 80s 80s Music Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw - Hits of the 80s Album Lyrics; 1. [citation needed], Kershaw's first wife was Canadian Sheri Kershaw, herself a musician who featured on several of Kershaw's early albums. He’s … Home > Line Up 2021 > Nik Kershaw. Share or embed this setlist. Available with an Apple Music subscription. 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. 10. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. Nik Kershaw was born on March 1, 1958 in Bristol, England as Nicholas David Kershaw. £2.5k - £5k. Read More » Bringing the 80s to Germany! [7] In September 1983, Kershaw released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached No. I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me. [8], In July 1985, Kershaw was among the performers at Live Aid, held at Wembley Stadium. 46 in the United States. Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw 80s musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Book Nik Kershaw add to shortlist. [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. This very. Album: Hits Of The 80s. His father was a flautist and his mother was an opera singer. He continued to record and release records and collaborated with others on a number of projects. January 9, 2019 Paul Stroessner Leave a comment. 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. 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. TV80s | Nik Kershaw Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1983. 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. It reached # 47 in the UK Singles Chart and became a major hit in the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. Click here for explanation . 4 people were there. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. Nicholas David Kershaw (born March 1, 1958), often known as Nik Kershaw, is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Nik Kershaw: It wasn’t my idea really. Nik Kershaw. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. Nik Kershaw and his band are heading to Germany to celebrate 35 years since the release of the iconic ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good’. Nik Kershaw80s PopHappinessHipsterGood ThingsMusicHappyFreeBonheur He was on tour in the UK and Ireland in Autumn 2014. The same year Radio Musicola was released, but was just a little success. Nik Kershaw never really got the recognition he deserved in my opinion. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. He signed with MCA Records in 1983 and released his debut album ìHuman Racingî in 1984. It’s been over 10 years since Nik. ", 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". Click on the artist badge for more details. The Riddle Lyrics: 3. [15] He performed "The Riddle", "Wouldn't It Be Good", "Dancing Girls" and "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me". Performing at Forever Young Festival. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. Neither Then And Now nor You've Got To Laugh was promoted by a tour. Artist: Nik Kershaw. Welcome back to the Top 40 Countdown! Helpful. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Later that same year, Kershaw's third solo album, Radio Musicola, was released to critical acclaim but to little commercial success. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. 80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig. Forever Young Festival Lineup 2021. Human Racing is the debut studio album by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. Schooled in jazz fusion, Nik Kershaw became a teen idol before temporarily turning his back on the pop game and penning hits for others. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. Album: 100 80S. by Steve Crabtree – @stevecrab. Listen to Nik Kershaw on Napster . [5] Kershaw decided to record the tracks himself, when he could not envisage them being recorded by other artists.
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