Embed. 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. Top 40 Songs This Week (UK Edition) – January 12, 1985: Songs 20-11. ", 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". [5] The Works was released in 1989, also to little success. He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. Kershaw wrote songs and performed for the soundtrack of the 2010 film, Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks. The Riddle. Saturday 10th July 2021. [4], Kershaw's second album was The Riddle. [23], In June 2020, Kershaw released an EP of six new songs, These Little Things. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. Nik Kershaw. Sections: Music 70s 80s. This very. 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. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. Nik Kershaw Play on Napster. Nik Kershaw joined us for a chat about the new Human Racing reissue, life as an ’80s pop star and vents about X-Factor…. [24] Kershaw remarried in 2009 and has also had a child with his second wife Sarah.[25]. Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. 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. He wrote and sang the theme song, "If It Gets Much Better Than This". This is just a preview! £6k - £10k. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Golden 80s Hits by Nik Kershaw - TV80s: Recall the greatest official music videos of 1980s. The second album The Riddle, and was another major success, and it went Platium. Preview the embedded widget. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your computer, mobile or home audio system. You Rocked The Moor in 2018 – which of your besties is playing this year? More Information coming soon. [24] The couple married in July 1983, had three children together, and divorced in 2003. Nik Kershaw. Read More » Bringing the 80s to Germany! It features 16 songs, which were recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. [5] This track ultimately proved his biggest hit as a performer when it reached No. Listen to albums and tracks from Nik Kershaw. Performing at Forever Young Festival. The Riddle Lyrics: 3. 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 … He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. 1: The Riddle: 2: The Riddle: 3: The Riddle: 4: The Riddle: embed Embed. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothi…. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album Lyrics; 1. Pop & Wave, Vol. 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. 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. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. 5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse Zusammenstellung. Amazing 80s Play 3. Welcome back to the Top 40 Countdown! Artist: Nik Kershaw. Top international reviews Translate all reviews to English. Nik Kershaw - I Won´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (original). 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. "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! Book Nik Kershaw add to shortlist. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. [7] In September 1983, Kershaw released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached No. Nik Kershaw and his incredible band bring the 80s and a whole lot more to Germany this summer. 1994: "Seventeen" (single) by Let Loose - co-writer and producer. Nik Kershaw - Hits of the 80s Album Lyrics; 1. 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. 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. Festival Line-up. 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". "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. Nik Kershaw 80s Classical Leeds 2019 - Jul 26, 2019 Jul 26 2019; Following concerts. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Once again, this has been a great week of discovering music, for me. 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. Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2016. He also appeared as an extra in the penultimate scene, presenting a copy of the book to Hawks for signing in the book shop. plavka20. He was on tour in the UK and Ireland in Autumn 2014. In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. [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. [20] He continues to perform at 80s revival events and festivals each year. [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. I’m not too sure! 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". Try it! Share or embed this setlist. 4 people were there. Forever Young Festival Lineup 2021. Fans enjoy Nik Kershaw at the Rewind Festival in 2015. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Listen free to Nik Kershaw – 80s. [8], In July 1985, Kershaw was among the performers at Live Aid, held at Wembley Stadium. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Forever Young Festival 2021. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. The year also saw the digital re-release of his 1980s back catalogue including Human Racing, The Riddle, Radio Musicola and The Works. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. 80s 80s Music Nik Kershaw. 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]. TV80s | Nik Kershaw Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1983. The Riddle and Wide boy were the most successful songs of the album. 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 - 100 80S Album. Fee Group Under £2.5k. Super Deluxe Edition: How important it was for you to get the Human Racing album back into print after all these years?. 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[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. Verified Purchase. 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. [22] He joined them after a short set of eight songs and played guitar in three Todmobile songs. Let’s take an in-depth look at the diverse back catalogue of this most inventive of singer-songwriters. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. His second son was born with Down syndrome. Home > Line Up 2021 > Nik Kershaw. In 1989 The Works was released, but still with little success. by Steve Crabtree – @stevecrab. In 2005, Kershaw released Then And Now, a collection of earlier material with four new tracks. 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! 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". He’s … Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Listen to Nik Kershaw on Napster . Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good - Official Music Video. And "I won't let the sun go down on me" reached Number 2 in the UK. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 as a solo artist. It was originally released in February 1984, on the label MCA. The Biggest 80s Bands in the World ... Nik Kershaw. Comment Report abuse. 80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig. Share ; PDF ; Sections: Music 70s 80s. 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He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. Kershaw wrote songs and performed for the soundtrack of the 2010 film, Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks. The Riddle. Saturday 10th July 2021. [4], Kershaw's second album was The Riddle. [23], In June 2020, Kershaw released an EP of six new songs, These Little Things. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. Nik Kershaw. Sections: Music 70s 80s. This very. 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. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. Nik Kershaw Play on Napster. Nik Kershaw joined us for a chat about the new Human Racing reissue, life as an ’80s pop star and vents about X-Factor…. [24] Kershaw remarried in 2009 and has also had a child with his second wife Sarah.[25]. Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. 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. He wrote and sang the theme song, "If It Gets Much Better Than This". This is just a preview! £6k - £10k. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Golden 80s Hits by Nik Kershaw - TV80s: Recall the greatest official music videos of 1980s. The second album The Riddle, and was another major success, and it went Platium. Preview the embedded widget. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your computer, mobile or home audio system. You Rocked The Moor in 2018 – which of your besties is playing this year? More Information coming soon. [24] The couple married in July 1983, had three children together, and divorced in 2003. Nik Kershaw. Read More » Bringing the 80s to Germany! It features 16 songs, which were recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. [5] This track ultimately proved his biggest hit as a performer when it reached No. Listen to albums and tracks from Nik Kershaw. Performing at Forever Young Festival. The Riddle Lyrics: 3. 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 … He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. 1: The Riddle: 2: The Riddle: 3: The Riddle: 4: The Riddle: embed Embed. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothi…. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album Lyrics; 1. Pop & Wave, Vol. 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. 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. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. 5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse Zusammenstellung. Amazing 80s Play 3. Welcome back to the Top 40 Countdown! Artist: Nik Kershaw. Top international reviews Translate all reviews to English. Nik Kershaw - I Won´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (original). 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. "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! Book Nik Kershaw add to shortlist. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. [7] In September 1983, Kershaw released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached No. Nik Kershaw and his incredible band bring the 80s and a whole lot more to Germany this summer. 1994: "Seventeen" (single) by Let Loose - co-writer and producer. Nik Kershaw - Hits of the 80s Album Lyrics; 1. 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. 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. Festival Line-up. 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". "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. Nik Kershaw 80s Classical Leeds 2019 - Jul 26, 2019 Jul 26 2019; Following concerts. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Once again, this has been a great week of discovering music, for me. 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. Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2016. He also appeared as an extra in the penultimate scene, presenting a copy of the book to Hawks for signing in the book shop. plavka20. He was on tour in the UK and Ireland in Autumn 2014. In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. [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. [20] He continues to perform at 80s revival events and festivals each year. [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. I’m not too sure! 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". Try it! Share or embed this setlist. 4 people were there. Forever Young Festival Lineup 2021. Fans enjoy Nik Kershaw at the Rewind Festival in 2015. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Listen free to Nik Kershaw – 80s. [8], In July 1985, Kershaw was among the performers at Live Aid, held at Wembley Stadium. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Forever Young Festival 2021. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. The year also saw the digital re-release of his 1980s back catalogue including Human Racing, The Riddle, Radio Musicola and The Works. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. 80s 80s Music Nik Kershaw. 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]. TV80s | Nik Kershaw Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1983. The Riddle and Wide boy were the most successful songs of the album. 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 - 100 80S Album. Fee Group Under £2.5k. Super Deluxe Edition: How important it was for you to get the Human Racing album back into print after all these years?. ", "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. Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Click here for explanation . This is just a preview! [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. Verified Purchase. 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. [22] He joined them after a short set of eight songs and played guitar in three Todmobile songs. Let’s take an in-depth look at the diverse back catalogue of this most inventive of singer-songwriters. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. His second son was born with Down syndrome. Home > Line Up 2021 > Nik Kershaw. In 1989 The Works was released, but still with little success. by Steve Crabtree – @stevecrab. In 2005, Kershaw released Then And Now, a collection of earlier material with four new tracks. 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! 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". He’s … Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Listen to Nik Kershaw on Napster . Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good - Official Music Video. And "I won't let the sun go down on me" reached Number 2 in the UK. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 as a solo artist. It was originally released in February 1984, on the label MCA. The Biggest 80s Bands in the World ... Nik Kershaw. Comment Report abuse. 80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig. Share ; PDF ; Sections: Music 70s 80s. 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He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. Kershaw wrote songs and performed for the soundtrack of the 2010 film, Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks. The Riddle. Saturday 10th July 2021. [4], Kershaw's second album was The Riddle. [23], In June 2020, Kershaw released an EP of six new songs, These Little Things. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. Nik Kershaw. Sections: Music 70s 80s. This very. 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. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. Nik Kershaw Play on Napster. Nik Kershaw joined us for a chat about the new Human Racing reissue, life as an ’80s pop star and vents about X-Factor…. [24] Kershaw remarried in 2009 and has also had a child with his second wife Sarah.[25]. Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. 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. He wrote and sang the theme song, "If It Gets Much Better Than This". This is just a preview! £6k - £10k. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Golden 80s Hits by Nik Kershaw - TV80s: Recall the greatest official music videos of 1980s. The second album The Riddle, and was another major success, and it went Platium. Preview the embedded widget. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your computer, mobile or home audio system. You Rocked The Moor in 2018 – which of your besties is playing this year? More Information coming soon. [24] The couple married in July 1983, had three children together, and divorced in 2003. Nik Kershaw. Read More » Bringing the 80s to Germany! It features 16 songs, which were recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. [5] This track ultimately proved his biggest hit as a performer when it reached No. Listen to albums and tracks from Nik Kershaw. Performing at Forever Young Festival. The Riddle Lyrics: 3. 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 … He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. 1: The Riddle: 2: The Riddle: 3: The Riddle: 4: The Riddle: embed Embed. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothi…. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album Lyrics; 1. Pop & Wave, Vol. 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. 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. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. 5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse Zusammenstellung. Amazing 80s Play 3. Welcome back to the Top 40 Countdown! Artist: Nik Kershaw. Top international reviews Translate all reviews to English. Nik Kershaw - I Won´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (original). 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. "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! Book Nik Kershaw add to shortlist. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. [7] In September 1983, Kershaw released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached No. Nik Kershaw and his incredible band bring the 80s and a whole lot more to Germany this summer. 1994: "Seventeen" (single) by Let Loose - co-writer and producer. Nik Kershaw - Hits of the 80s Album Lyrics; 1. 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. 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. Festival Line-up. 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". "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. Nik Kershaw 80s Classical Leeds 2019 - Jul 26, 2019 Jul 26 2019; Following concerts. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Once again, this has been a great week of discovering music, for me. 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. Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2016. He also appeared as an extra in the penultimate scene, presenting a copy of the book to Hawks for signing in the book shop. plavka20. He was on tour in the UK and Ireland in Autumn 2014. In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. [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. [20] He continues to perform at 80s revival events and festivals each year. [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. I’m not too sure! 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". Try it! Share or embed this setlist. 4 people were there. Forever Young Festival Lineup 2021. Fans enjoy Nik Kershaw at the Rewind Festival in 2015. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Listen free to Nik Kershaw – 80s. [8], In July 1985, Kershaw was among the performers at Live Aid, held at Wembley Stadium. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Forever Young Festival 2021. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. The year also saw the digital re-release of his 1980s back catalogue including Human Racing, The Riddle, Radio Musicola and The Works. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. 80s 80s Music Nik Kershaw. 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]. TV80s | Nik Kershaw Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1983. The Riddle and Wide boy were the most successful songs of the album. 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 - 100 80S Album. Fee Group Under £2.5k. Super Deluxe Edition: How important it was for you to get the Human Racing album back into print after all these years?. ", "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. Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Click here for explanation . This is just a preview! [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. Verified Purchase. 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. [22] He joined them after a short set of eight songs and played guitar in three Todmobile songs. Let’s take an in-depth look at the diverse back catalogue of this most inventive of singer-songwriters. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. His second son was born with Down syndrome. Home > Line Up 2021 > Nik Kershaw. In 1989 The Works was released, but still with little success. by Steve Crabtree – @stevecrab. In 2005, Kershaw released Then And Now, a collection of earlier material with four new tracks. 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! 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". He’s … Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Listen to Nik Kershaw on Napster . Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good - Official Music Video. And "I won't let the sun go down on me" reached Number 2 in the UK. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 as a solo artist. It was originally released in February 1984, on the label MCA. The Biggest 80s Bands in the World ... Nik Kershaw. Comment Report abuse. 80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig. Share ; PDF ; Sections: Music 70s 80s. 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He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. Kershaw wrote songs and performed for the soundtrack of the 2010 film, Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks. The Riddle. Saturday 10th July 2021. [4], Kershaw's second album was The Riddle. [23], In June 2020, Kershaw released an EP of six new songs, These Little Things. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. Nik Kershaw. Sections: Music 70s 80s. This very. 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. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. Nik Kershaw Play on Napster. Nik Kershaw joined us for a chat about the new Human Racing reissue, life as an ’80s pop star and vents about X-Factor…. [24] Kershaw remarried in 2009 and has also had a child with his second wife Sarah.[25]. Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. 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. He wrote and sang the theme song, "If It Gets Much Better Than This". This is just a preview! £6k - £10k. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Golden 80s Hits by Nik Kershaw - TV80s: Recall the greatest official music videos of 1980s. The second album The Riddle, and was another major success, and it went Platium. Preview the embedded widget. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your computer, mobile or home audio system. You Rocked The Moor in 2018 – which of your besties is playing this year? More Information coming soon. [24] The couple married in July 1983, had three children together, and divorced in 2003. Nik Kershaw. Read More » Bringing the 80s to Germany! It features 16 songs, which were recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. [5] This track ultimately proved his biggest hit as a performer when it reached No. Listen to albums and tracks from Nik Kershaw. Performing at Forever Young Festival. The Riddle Lyrics: 3. 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 … He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. 1: The Riddle: 2: The Riddle: 3: The Riddle: 4: The Riddle: embed Embed. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothi…. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album Lyrics; 1. Pop & Wave, Vol. 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. 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. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. 5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse Zusammenstellung. Amazing 80s Play 3. Welcome back to the Top 40 Countdown! Artist: Nik Kershaw. Top international reviews Translate all reviews to English. Nik Kershaw - I Won´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (original). 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. "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! Book Nik Kershaw add to shortlist. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. [7] In September 1983, Kershaw released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached No. Nik Kershaw and his incredible band bring the 80s and a whole lot more to Germany this summer. 1994: "Seventeen" (single) by Let Loose - co-writer and producer. Nik Kershaw - Hits of the 80s Album Lyrics; 1. 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. 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. Festival Line-up. 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". "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. Nik Kershaw 80s Classical Leeds 2019 - Jul 26, 2019 Jul 26 2019; Following concerts. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Once again, this has been a great week of discovering music, for me. 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. Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2016. He also appeared as an extra in the penultimate scene, presenting a copy of the book to Hawks for signing in the book shop. plavka20. He was on tour in the UK and Ireland in Autumn 2014. In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. [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. [20] He continues to perform at 80s revival events and festivals each year. [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. I’m not too sure! 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". Try it! Share or embed this setlist. 4 people were there. Forever Young Festival Lineup 2021. Fans enjoy Nik Kershaw at the Rewind Festival in 2015. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Listen free to Nik Kershaw – 80s. [8], In July 1985, Kershaw was among the performers at Live Aid, held at Wembley Stadium. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Forever Young Festival 2021. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. The year also saw the digital re-release of his 1980s back catalogue including Human Racing, The Riddle, Radio Musicola and The Works. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. 80s 80s Music Nik Kershaw. 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]. TV80s | Nik Kershaw Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1983. The Riddle and Wide boy were the most successful songs of the album. 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 - 100 80S Album. Fee Group Under £2.5k. Super Deluxe Edition: How important it was for you to get the Human Racing album back into print after all these years?. ", "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. Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Click here for explanation . This is just a preview! [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. Verified Purchase. 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. [22] He joined them after a short set of eight songs and played guitar in three Todmobile songs. Let’s take an in-depth look at the diverse back catalogue of this most inventive of singer-songwriters. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. His second son was born with Down syndrome. Home > Line Up 2021 > Nik Kershaw. In 1989 The Works was released, but still with little success. by Steve Crabtree – @stevecrab. In 2005, Kershaw released Then And Now, a collection of earlier material with four new tracks. 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! 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". He’s … Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Listen to Nik Kershaw on Napster . Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good - Official Music Video. And "I won't let the sun go down on me" reached Number 2 in the UK. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 as a solo artist. It was originally released in February 1984, on the label MCA. The Biggest 80s Bands in the World ... Nik Kershaw. Comment Report abuse. 80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig. Share ; PDF ; Sections: Music 70s 80s. 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During 1991, he worked with Tony Banks, the keyboard player of Genesis, on Banks' third solo album Still. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. Nik Kershaw – 80s music videos Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) was born in Bristol, UK but grew up in Ipswich, Suffolk. Nik Kershaw: It wasn’t my idea really. 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. Two singles were released from the album, "One Step Ahead" and "Elisabeth's Eyes". 80's Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The music video, featuring Kershaw as a chroma key-suited alien, received heavy rotation from MTV, helping the song to reach No. Nik Kershaw was born in Bristol in 1958. £11k - £15k. 1: The Riddle: embed Embed. 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. Top 40 Songs This Week (UK Edition) – January 12, 1985: Songs 20-11. ", 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". [5] The Works was released in 1989, also to little success. He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. Kershaw wrote songs and performed for the soundtrack of the 2010 film, Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks. The Riddle. Saturday 10th July 2021. [4], Kershaw's second album was The Riddle. [23], In June 2020, Kershaw released an EP of six new songs, These Little Things. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. His formative years were spent in Ipswich where he discovered his love for music. Nik Kershaw. Sections: Music 70s 80s. This very. 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. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. 47 in the UK Singles Chart. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. Nik Kershaw Play on Napster. Nik Kershaw joined us for a chat about the new Human Racing reissue, life as an ’80s pop star and vents about X-Factor…. [24] Kershaw remarried in 2009 and has also had a child with his second wife Sarah.[25]. Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. 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. He wrote and sang the theme song, "If It Gets Much Better Than This". This is just a preview! £6k - £10k. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Golden 80s Hits by Nik Kershaw - TV80s: Recall the greatest official music videos of 1980s. The second album The Riddle, and was another major success, and it went Platium. Preview the embedded widget. Join Napster and access full-length songs on your computer, mobile or home audio system. You Rocked The Moor in 2018 – which of your besties is playing this year? More Information coming soon. [24] The couple married in July 1983, had three children together, and divorced in 2003. Nik Kershaw. Read More » Bringing the 80s to Germany! It features 16 songs, which were recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. In 1978, after three years working as a civil servant, he turned professional, serving his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands. He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. [5] This track ultimately proved his biggest hit as a performer when it reached No. Listen to albums and tracks from Nik Kershaw. Performing at Forever Young Festival. The Riddle Lyrics: 3. 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 … He was self-taught guitarist and sang in a number of underground Ipswich bands. 1: The Riddle: 2: The Riddle: 3: The Riddle: 4: The Riddle: embed Embed. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothi…. Nik Kershaw - 100 80S Album Lyrics; 1. Pop & Wave, Vol. 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. 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. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. 5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse Zusammenstellung. Amazing 80s Play 3. Welcome back to the Top 40 Countdown! Artist: Nik Kershaw. Top international reviews Translate all reviews to English. Nik Kershaw - I Won´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (original). 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. "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! Book Nik Kershaw add to shortlist. Song information for Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw on AllMusic AllMusic. [7] In September 1983, Kershaw released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me", which reached No. Nik Kershaw and his incredible band bring the 80s and a whole lot more to Germany this summer. 1994: "Seventeen" (single) by Let Loose - co-writer and producer. Nik Kershaw - Hits of the 80s Album Lyrics; 1. 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. 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. Festival Line-up. 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". "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. Nik Kershaw 80s Classical Leeds 2019 - Jul 26, 2019 Jul 26 2019; Following concerts. When Fusion band split up in 1982, he embarked on a full-time career as a songwriter and performer. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Once again, this has been a great week of discovering music, for me. 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. Reviewed in Germany on 3 March 2016. He also appeared as an extra in the penultimate scene, presenting a copy of the book to Hawks for signing in the book shop. plavka20. He was on tour in the UK and Ireland in Autumn 2014. In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. [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. [20] He continues to perform at 80s revival events and festivals each year. [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. I’m not too sure! 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". Try it! Share or embed this setlist. 4 people were there. Forever Young Festival Lineup 2021. Fans enjoy Nik Kershaw at the Rewind Festival in 2015. It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Listen free to Nik Kershaw – 80s. [8], In July 1985, Kershaw was among the performers at Live Aid, held at Wembley Stadium. Available with an Apple Music subscription. Forever Young Festival 2021. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. The year also saw the digital re-release of his 1980s back catalogue including Human Racing, The Riddle, Radio Musicola and The Works. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. 80s 80s Music Nik Kershaw. 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]. TV80s | Nik Kershaw Nik Kershaw (Nicholas David Kershaw) released his first single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" in 1983. The Riddle and Wide boy were the most successful songs of the album. 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 - 100 80S Album. Fee Group Under £2.5k. Super Deluxe Edition: How important it was for you to get the Human Racing album back into print after all these years?. ", "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. Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Click here for explanation . This is just a preview! [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. Verified Purchase. 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. [22] He joined them after a short set of eight songs and played guitar in three Todmobile songs. Let’s take an in-depth look at the diverse back catalogue of this most inventive of singer-songwriters. TRY NOW Software Browse Login Livingroom Try Now. His second son was born with Down syndrome. Home > Line Up 2021 > Nik Kershaw. In 1989 The Works was released, but still with little success. by Steve Crabtree – @stevecrab. In 2005, Kershaw released Then And Now, a collection of earlier material with four new tracks. 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! 1 single in 1991 for Chesney Hawkes, "The One and Only". He’s … Get the embed code Note: When you embed the widget in your site, it will match your site's styles (CSS). Listen to Nik Kershaw on Napster . Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good - Official Music Video. And "I won't let the sun go down on me" reached Number 2 in the UK. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984 as a solo artist. It was originally released in February 1984, on the label MCA. The Biggest 80s Bands in the World ... Nik Kershaw. Comment Report abuse. 80s icon Nik Kershaw talks ahead of Bilston gig. Share ; PDF ; Sections: Music 70s 80s. 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