Nik Kershaw
Idioma disponible: inglésDuring the mid-'80s, Nik Kershaw managed to score a handful of pop hits and, in doing so, establish himself as a profitable commercial songwriter. Kershaw began his musical career by learning to play guitar when he was a teenager. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothing but Deep Purple covers. However, his musical ideas were not limited to heavy metal; after he left school, he joined a jazz-funk band called Fusion. Fusion released one album, 'Til I Hear From You, in the late '70s. Once the group broke up, Kershaw signed to MCA Records with the help of Nine Below Zero's manager, Micky Modern. Kershaw released his first solo single, "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," in 1983; it peaked at number 47 on the U.K. charts. His next single, "Wouldn't It Be Good," hit number five in the U.K. and charted at number 46 in the U.S. Its success led to stardom in Britain for Kershaw; "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was re-released in summer of 1984 and charted at number two, leading to a series of hit singles. Released in 1986, his third album, Radio Musicola, wasn't as successful as his previous albums. Kershaw subsequently retreated from performing and recording regularly. Although he released The Works in 1990, Kershaw's main musical contribution since the late '80s is as a songwriter; he's written several songs for other artists, including Chesney Hawke's hit single "The One and Only." After years of writing for others, Kershaw returned with his own 15 Minutes for Pyramid Records.
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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. Kershaw began his musical career by learning to play guitar when he was a teenager. In 1974, he joined his first band, Half Pint Hogg, which played nothing but Deep Purple covers. However, his musical ideas were not limited to heavy metal; after he left school, he joined a jazz-funk band called Fusion. Fusion released one album, 'Til I Hear From You, in the late '70s. Once the group broke up, Kershaw signed to MCA Records with the help of Nine Below Zero's manager, Micky Modern.
Kershaw released his first solo single, "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," in 1983; it peaked at number 47 on the U.K. charts. His next single, "Wouldn't It Be Good," hit number five in the U.K. and charted at number 46 in the U.S. Its success led to stardom in Britain for Kershaw; "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was re-released in summer of 1984 and charted at number two, leading to a series of hit singles. Released in 1986, his third album, Radio Musicola, wasn't as successful as his previous albums. Kershaw subsequently retreated from performing and recording regularly. Although he released The Works in 1990, Kershaw's main musical contribution since the late '80s is as a songwriter; he's written several songs for other artists, including Chesney Hawke's hit single "The One and Only." After years of writing for others, Kershaw returned with his own 15 Minutes for Pyramid Records.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Songs from the Shelf, Pt. 1
Pop - Editado por Shorthouse Records el 6/05/2022
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Extended Versions
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 29/07/2022
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Nik Kershaw at Live Aid (Live at Wembley Stadium, 13th July 1985)
Rock - Editado por The Band Aid Trust el 26/04/2021
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Radio Musicola
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 1/01/1986
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The Riddle (Deluxe Edition) (Expanded Edition)
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 1/01/1984
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B-Sides
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 29/07/2022
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The Collection
Pop - Editado por Universal-Island Records Ltd. el 1/01/1991
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Human Racing
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 1/01/1983
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The Riddle
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 1/11/1984
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No Frills (Solo Acoustic)
Rock - Editado por Shorthouse Records el 1/02/2010
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Human Racing (Expanded Edition)
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 1/01/1983
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The Works
Pop - Editado por UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) el 1/01/1989
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Nik Kershaw at Live Aid (Live at Wembley Stadium, 13th July 1985)
Rock - Editado por The Band Aid Trust el 26/04/2021
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Wouldn't It Be Good (UK Chart Top 40 - No. 4)
Pop/Rock - Editado por Music Manager el 9/10/2020
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Wouldn't It Be Good (Re-Recorded)
Rock - Editado por Goldenlane Records el 1/05/2009
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Live in Germany 1984
Hip-Hop/Rap - Editado por The Store For Music Ltd el 23/12/2011
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You've got to laugh
Pop - Editado por Shorthouse Records el 4/12/2006
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