He recorded many demos during that period.
Some ended up on his first and second solo albums.
Some never made it to a record release and are still unavailable on records.
Pre-HUMAN RACING demos
The Reg Webb Band split up in 1982.
Nik Kershaw was on his way to become a solo artist.
He recorded many demos during that period.
Some ended up on his first and second solo albums.
Some never made it to a record release and are still unavailable on records.
Hereafter are some demos that never made it to any of Nik Kershaw's solo albums.
Lyrics here :
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1979.
Tunecode: 6230374L
ISWC: T-10.103.187-1
ICE work key: 11718444
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: January 1st 1982
Demo (3:36)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
This track seems to be a fans' favorite and many of them are wishing Nik Kershaw to complete the song and release it someday.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1979.
Tunecode: 1823383Y // 2676560V
ISWC: T-900.223.023-1 // T-900.094.161-7
ICE work key: 8221485 // 8990332
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: January 1st 1984 // March 22nd 1990
Alternate titles : Passing Thru' // Passing Turn
Demo (4:30)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1979.
Tunecode: 6230369C
ISWC: T-011.288.192-1
ICE work key: 11718410
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: January 1st 1982
Demo (4:16)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Lyrics written by Nik Kershaw around 1980.
Music based on John Barry's "James Bond Theme".
Demo (3:39)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1980.
Tunecode: 6230370E
ISWC: T-010.103.186-0
ICE work key: 11718415
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: January 1st 1981
Demo (4:06)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1980.
Tunecode: 026198AW
ISWC: T-011.288.188-5
ICE work key: 2619710
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: November 18th 2000
Demo (3:38)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1980.
Tunecode: 021608GW
ISWC: T-011.288.194-3
ICE work key: 2160770
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: June 14th 1984
Demo (4:13)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
A03.08 Sophie's Killing Time Now
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1980.
Tunecode: 021608HP
ISWC: T-011.288.198-7
ICE work key: 2160773
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: June 14th 1984
Demo (4:01)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1980.
Tunecode: 021608FW
ISWC: T-011.288.191-0
ICE work key: 2160760
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: June 14th 1984
Demo (3:53)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Written by Nik Kershaw around 1982.
Tunecode: 6230379T
ISWC: T-010.103.188-2
ICE work key: 11718478
PRS/MCPS - Work registered: January 1st 1983
Demo (4:23)
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Lyrics by Stuart Gorell.
Music by Hoagy Carmichael.
Demo (3:01)
This demo is a cover, performed by Nik Kershaw.
A tape containing many demo versions of Nik Kershaw's early songs leaked in the early nineties.
Copies were shared amongst fans.
Digital format transfers appeared on the Internet in the late nineties.
This recording is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 1 - The Forgotten Ones".
The song never made it to an album or single release.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
[Listen to it HERE]