Artist: Nik Kershaw
Genre: Synth-Pop
Nik Kershaw is a British singer-songwriter who achieved major success in the mid-1980s with his intelligent synth-pop sound. Hits including 'Wouldn't It Be Good,' 'The Riddle,' 'I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me,' and 'Human Racing' showcased his melodic gifts and sophisticated production. Kershaw played most instruments on his recordings, demonstrating exceptional musicianship. His music combined electronic textures with genuine songwriting craft. After his performing peak, Kershaw became a successful songwriter for other artists, including Chesney Hawkes' 'I Am the One and Only.' His influence on synth-pop demonstrated that the genre could accommodate genuine musical complexity. Kershaw represented the thoughtful end of 1980s pop.
Nik Kershaw vinyl records (33)
NIK KERSHAW Wouldnt It Be Good (Classic 1984 UK 12 vinyl single featuring the 6:50 Special Extended Mix & Monkey Business picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some wear to the opening edge while the vinyl displays few signs of play NIKT2) Track Listing: 1. Wouldnt It Be Good - Special Extended Mix 6:50 2
£17.00 used
NIK KERSHAW I Wont Let The Sun Go Down (1983 UK 12 single featuring the Extended Remix by Simon Boswell also including Dark Glasses. The glossy picture sleeve displays some light wear mostly to the edges & corners whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play NIKT4) Track Listing: ÞÞ1. I Wont Let The Sun Go Down On Me - Extended Remix by Simon Boswell 2
£12.00 used
NIK KERSHAW Human Racing (1984 UK limited edition 7 PICTURE DISC single also including Faces clear PVC sleeve NIKP5) Track Listing: 1. Human Racing 2. Faces
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW Wide Boy (1984 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single also includes So Quiet gatefold picture sleeve with integral 12-page booklet plus lyrics NIK7)
£9.99 used
NIK KERSHAW Human Racing (1984 UK 2-track vinyl 12 single featuring The Finish Of The Race which follows on from the 7 [NIK5] and Faces both re-mixed by Simon Boswell produced by Peter Collins fantastic glossy picture sleeve with lyricsfor Human Racing printed on the back the sleeve shows some ring/edge wear and the vinyl shows just light signs of play NIKT5) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW Nobody Knows (1986 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring Extended Mix and Album Version plus One Of Our Fruit Machines Is Missing [Instrumental] great slightly textured picture sleeve designed by Icon. The sleeve shows little wear with just some age discoloration NIKT10) Track Listing: 1
£7.99 used
NIK KERSHAW Dancing Girls (1984 German 3-track 12 vinyl single also includes Drum Talk (Special Extended Version) and She Cries. The picture sleeve displays some minor general wear whilst the vinyl remains excellent with only a few light cosmetic surface scuffs)
£9.00 used
NIK KERSHAW One Step Ahead (1988 UK picture label 7 vinyl single also featuring When I Grow Up glossy picture sleeve NIK12)
£10.99 used
NIK KERSHAW Nobody Knows (1986 UK 2-track 7 vinyl single also including One Of Our Fruit Machines Is Missing [Instrumental Version] housed in the original picture sleeve NIK10) Track Listing: 1. Nobody Knows 2. One Of Our Fruit Machines Is Missing - Instrumental
£4.99 used
NIK KERSHAW Human Racing (1984 UK limited edition 4-track double vinyl 7 EP also includes a remix of Faces plus live versions of Cloak And Dagger & Drum Talk recorded at Londons Hammersmith Odeon housed in a glossy gatefold picture sleeveNIKD5) Track Listing: ONE: 1. Human Racing 2. Faces TWO: 3
£14.00 used