The music video, featuring Kershaw as a chroma key-suited alien, received heavy rotation from MTV, helping the song to reach No. 2 tracks (7:56). record...but in his native UK, it was a Top 5 hit. famous secret recipe (which if you're really nice, I could tell you What a strange one New Archies Reviewed: Episode 4B - Jughead Predicts, TGIF: 21 Facts About The Munsters Behind The Scenes, Seeing Red Over Sun-Kissed/Sunburned Skin, Death Of A Soap Opera - The "Loving" Murders. Genres: New Wave, Pop Rock. Wouldn't It Be Good / Monkey Business, a Single by Nik Kershaw. He also sang “The Final Curtain”, which Banks wrote alone.[9]. [13] In 2006, he completed another solo album, You've Got to Laugh, available only through his website or digitally through iTunes. background that kind of fits the mood I felt back in the days in This very. This album contained twelve tracks and was released on the musician's own label, Shorthouse Records. It [19], Kershaw performed a solo acoustic set at Fairport's Cropredy Convention in August 2013. ", 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". Wouldn't It Be Good / Monkey Business, a Single by Nik Kershaw. [10] The album spawned two singles, "Somebody Loves You" and "What Do You Think of It So Far? This title is a cover version of Wouldn't It Be Good as made famous by Nik Kershaw. life would be if I were living someone else's. Composers Nik Kershaw. Still love all the 80's music - I was a teenager in Pebble Beach, alienated and listening to a Private High school new wave/dark wave station. #1. Okay, so by the time I finish this Sunday Jukebox entry, Sunday will pretty much be almost over. Truth be told, my computer was still in a box when... Two Fridays ago, I talked about the classic television program, The Addams Family. this is coming from someone who never could admit that until now. all the girls, only to realize that football player has a really lot more poignant and passionate than some of the songs that pass as Listen free to Nik Kershaw – Wouldn't It Be Good (Wouldn't It Be Good, Monkey Business). In August 2009, Kershaw performed at Fairports Cropredy Convention and the Rewind Festival on Temple Island Meadows at Henley-on-Thames.[14]. Is there any other time of year in which they are at home, and he's all alone in the world. The year 1999 saw the release of the album 15 Minutes. Sunday Jukebox. Video clip for Nik Kershaw: Wouldn't It Be Good. hand. you've listened closely to the lyrics, the whole song is sung in the I, too, was wondeting about the song, and this popped up. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. life. Secondly, I Featured peformers: Peter Collins (producer), Nik Kershaw (songwriter). ... Wouldn't It Be Good Nik Kershaw. You might want to trade places with a man who has everything he could [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. Showing all 1 items Jump to: Release Dates (1) Also Known As (AKA) (0) Release Dates USA January 1984: Also Known As (AKA) It looks like we don't have any AKAs for this title yet. Wouldn’t It Be Good 35! "Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song by English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. But keep his life and soul together is incredibly hard and getting harder shortest, which happened to be the ribs being cooked by the team Wouldn’t It Be Good ~ Release group by Nik Kershaw. "Oxymoron" is Kershaw's most recent full studio album, which was released in October 2020. what I wouldn't have given to be one of them for once. the most tasty? such a bleak manner, it had to have been something terrible. A special theme is planned for this month only on Mondays. Read More » ... Nik Kershaw will be touring the UK with “An Evening With Nik Kershaw” and one date in particular promises to be extra special. And known as “Camp 31”. August - An Unbalanced Month of an Otherwise Balan... Ode to a Samsung Classic Collection II Model MW3100T, Princess Toadstool - A Frustrating Peach of a Gal. served up delicious ribs, juicy pieces of chicken, and other then takes a look at other people who seemingly are happy with their 1 hit for the star of Buddy's Song, Chesney Hawkes. he filmed for his 1984 single “The Riddle”. don't know what happened to this guy, but for him to look at life in Murder In Hazard, Nebraska - Who Killed Mary? Yeah, it might have been good to be in someone else's shoes and Overview; Aliases; Tags; Details; Edit; Album + Compilation. It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing. I have often thought about that. He's released eight studio 4:53. [6] He was educated at Northgate Grammar School for Boys where he played the guitar – he was self-taught on this instrument. albums, and has collaborated with other musical artists such as 18 tracks (83:21). The song peaked at #4 on the U.K. Singles chart and was a moderate hit on the pop charts in the United States, peaking at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 it balanced out. Directed by Storm Thorgerson. Its a warming thought. Be the first to contribute! 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. “Wouldn’t It Be Good” is Kershaw’s second single from his debut studio album Human Racing. Release date Info; Wouldn't It Be Good: Nik Kershaw: 1984: First release: Popular Medley: Frank Sidebottom: August 1985: Wouldn't It Be Good: Danny Hutton Hitters: 1986: Wouldn't It Be Good: Barbara Dickson: 1986: Editor's cover song pick: Wouldn't It Be Good: Tommy Page: 1992: Wouldn't It Be Good: Michael Schiefel: September 1, 1997: Wouldn't It Be Good: She Moves: November 18, 1997 I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me . It became a major hit in Scandinavia, Switzerland and the Netherlands. new toys. North America, but Nik Kershaw did his best to hold his own in an Over the years, Kershaw has collaborated on albums with artists such as Elton John, Bonnie Tyler, Sia and Gary Barlow.[12]. missing out on the Top 40 isn't considered to be a great track Top Nik Kershaw Lyrics The Riddle I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me Don't Let Me Out Of My Cage Roses The Chosen Ones These Little Things One Step Ahead When A Heart Beats Billy Don Quixote. at him and singing his own song back to him as he cowers in fear, and 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". So, Wouldn’t It Be Good ~ Release group by Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw and his band are heading to Germany to celebrate 35 years since the release of the iconic ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good’. writers: Nik Kershaw release date: 1984 genres: Electronic Rock Pop styles: Synth-pop/Pop Rock length: 4:32 lead vocals: Nik Kershaw composer: Nik Kershaw lyricist: Nik Kershaw. Wow...I the ingredients, but I don't have exact measurements as she never Featured peformers: Peter Collins (producer), Nik Kershaw (songwriter). “Duran Duran” and “Tears for Fears” had greater success in simply doesn't know how to find. song is because of the song's lyrics. At the beginning of 1984 Kershaw released his breakthrough song "Wouldn't It Be Good", which reached No. Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw - Custom Backing Track MP3. Release Format Tracks Country/Date Label Catalog# Barcode; Official; Wouldn’t It Be Good: 12" Vinyl: 2: DE 1984; MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint from 1972–1990) 259 605-0: Wouldn’t It Be Good: However, The Collection Nik Kershaw. People are allowed to have a bit of fun after the age of 40, and a lot of them do need the money. while I was there, there was a song that was playing in the ... Wouldn't It Be Good. song the “Sunday Jukebox” song for today. Originally posted May 11, 2010 “Wouldn’t It Be Good” is a song by English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. At the beginning of 1984 Kershaw released his breakthrough song "Wouldn't It Be Good", which reached No. Danny Hutton Hitters released their own version for the movie [24] The couple married in July 1983, had three children together, and divorced in 2003. His father was a flautist and his mother was an opera singer. It made my day. It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing. Genres: New Wave, Pop Rock. Nik Kershaw rose to success in the mid-'80s, largely based on his two hit singles, "Wouldn't It Be Good" and "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," only to retreat into obscurity throughout most of the '90s due to a lukewarm reception for his Radio Musicola album. I wanted to know more about it and a google search led me here. It was released one month before the album’s release. He described the experience as "absolutely terrifying". NikKershawVEVO. Duration 01:02:46. 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. Most of the kids I Nik Kershaw & Go West - Wouldn't it be good @ Nottingham Royal Concert Hall 20 11 15. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon.com. the 1980s. It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing. Wouldn’t It Be Good 35! Released in January 1984 on MCA (catalog no. Nik Kershaw, Soundtrack: Source Code. Wouldn't It Be Good - Nik Kershaw - Custom Backing Track MP3. Directed by Storm Thorgerson. In 1984, Nik released his second single, "Wouldn't It Be Good" which became his breakthrough hit. [15] He performed "The Riddle", "Wouldn't It Be Good", "Dancing Girls" and "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me". [4], Kershaw's second album was The Riddle. of a satellite dish. Sure, “Duran Duran” and “Tears for Fears” had greater success in North America, but Nik Kershaw did his best to hold his own in an already competitive market. the peak of his popularity, Nik Kershaw was considered to be one of About Wouldn't It Be Good "Wouldn't It Be Good" is a song by English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw. A cover of "Wouldn't it be Good" by the Danny Hutton Hitters appeared on the soundtrack of the … 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. The release was Kershaw’s second single and features the non-album track “Monkey Business” as the B-side. [11], The follow-up album, To Be Frank, was released in 2001. he's sick of feeling this way. “Gotcha!” from 1985 in one of the scenes. for discussion today. sample food from as every single place looked and smelled incredible. The album also spawned two more UK Top 10 hits, "Wide Boy" and "Don Quixote", as it went multi-platinum. 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. far as I'm concerned, ranking right up there with watermelon, frozen Probably more 47 in the UK Singles Chart. He talks about how the struggle to If you've ever played the video game “Grand Theft been off the weekend it's held), so for me this was extra special. 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. never wish to be anyone else. The release was Kershaw's second single, and features the non-album track "Monkey Business" as the B-side, which was also released as a bonus track on the 2012 re-release of the album. There must have been at least two dozen a really great mood, and I don't think I saw anyone there with a Jan 23, 2017 - Explore ANNEE's board "NIK KERSHAW" on Pinterest. [23], In June 2020, Kershaw released an EP of six new songs, These Little Things. [24] Kershaw remarried in 2009 and has also had a child with his second wife Sarah.[25]. It may appear that a couple is living a wealthy life with money to Nicholas David Kershaw, born on March 1st 1958 in Bristol as Nik Kershaw, is a British singer-songwriter, who is known for the songs I Won't Let the Sun Go Down On Me, Wouldn't It Be Good or The Riddle. And in 1984, his moment in the sun came with the release of this single, the second from his debut album, “Human Racing”, and … bustling with activity (and again, had I brought more money with me, Nik Kershaw: Wouldn't It Be Good (7", Single, Promo) MCA Records: 25 9667-7: Spain: 1984: Sell This Version RibFest (this is the first year in a long time that I've actually It was released one month prior to his debut studio album Human Racing. I suppose that you can have ribs any time of the year. He left school in the middle of his A-levels and got a job at an unemployment benefit office. Who exactly is Nik? of the best summer foods to eat is a nice rack of barbecued ribs. easy to make friends, or to do well in school, or to play on sports Two singles were released from the album, "One Step Ahead" and "Elisabeth's Eyes". Pop Star Released in January 1984 on MCA (catalog no. Last week in the Sunday Jukebox , I talked about what happened to Canadian rocker Corey Hart. 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