C03.03 The One And Only
Live at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire 2012 (5:31)
An official live version of the song, recorded in Shepherd's Bush Empire in London (England) on September 28th 2012, can be found on the 2013 DVD release of the concert.
Nik Kershaw never released any studio recordings on one of his solo albums, singles or collections.
Demo (3:36)
Another collection of demos (recorded between 1989 and 1994) leaked on the Internet between 2005 and 2016.
This demo recording of "The One and Only" is NOT an official release and can be found on bootleg CDs such as "NK Demos Part 3 - The Lost Chapter".
Chesney Hawkes - Album version (3:43)
This version is track 1 on both Chesney Hawkes' 1991 The One And Only album and 1991 Buddy's Song soundtrack album.
The song was released as a major hit single (7", 12", CD single).
The soundtrack of the 1991 video clip is the same album version.
[Listen to it HERE]
A promo CD single, released in 1991, mentions three different mixes on its sleeve :
Chesney Hawkes - Single mix (3:42)
Chesney Hawkes -
US
Remix
Chesney Hawkes -
Rock
Remix
Yet, when played, the three tracks are exactly the same and unique album version of the song.
Paranoiacs - single version (2:50)
Belgian band Paranoiacs released their own cover as B-side of their 1992 "Private Maltdown" 7" record.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Chesney Hawkes - 2005 version (3:56)
A remixed version of the original song was released as a extra track on Chesney Hawkes' 2005 "Another Fine Mess" CD single.
It is also available as track 12 on CD5 of Chesney Hawkes' 2022 The Complete Picture Box.
Chesney Hawkes - Acoustic (3:11)
Available as a bonus track on Chesney Hawkes' 2012 Real Life Love digital album and track 10 on CD4 of Chesney Hawkes' 2022 The Complete Picture Box.
Chesney Hawkes - Abbey Road Monitor Mix (3:33)
Available as track 8 on CD5 of Chesney Hawkes' 2022 The Complete Picture Box.
Chesney Hawkes - The Complete Picture Box DVD versions
The 2022 The Complete Picture Box has a DVD that contains not only the regular single video of the song, but also:
"The One And Only - International Version"
"The One And Only - Doc Hollywood Version"
"The One And Only - Top Of The Pops 14/3/91"
"The One And Only - Top Of The Pops 28/3/91"
"The One And Only - Top Of The Pops 25/4/91"
"The One And Only - Live in Mannheim '90"
Chesney Hawkes - Nik Kershaw Remix 2022 (4:25)
This new remix was released on March 04th 2022 on digital streaming platforms.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Chesney Hawkes - 2022 Solitary Remix (4:31)
This new remix was released on March 27th 2022 on digital streaming platforms.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
Christian Wunderlich - Album Version (3:30)
Released as track 11 on the German edition of Christian Wunderlich's 2000 Reflection CD album.
Stachursky - Typ Niepokorny (Radio Edit) (3:39)
Released as track 1 on Stachursky's 2000 three-track promo CD single and as track 2 on Stachursky's 1 album (Tape, CD).
Jacek Łaszczok, Polish singer, also known as Stachursky, released his own versions of the song.
Polish Lyrics were written by Jacek Łaszczok
Music written by Nik Kershaw
[Listen to it HERE]
Two different mixes were released on Stachursky's 2000 three-track promo CD single.
Polish Lyrics were written by Jacek Łaszczok
Music written by Nik Kershaw
Stachursky - Typ Niepokorny (Radio Mix) (3:27)
Track 2.
Stachursky - Typ Niepokorny (Extended Mix) (6:03)
Track 3 - [Listen to it HERE]
Eden - I Am The One and Only (Album version) (3:40)
This version of the song was released as track 11 on South African band Eden's 2006 Eden CD album.
[Listen to it HERE]
In 2008, a digital single was released by Mario Lopez featuring 8 different mixes of a cover of "The One and Only".
Four of these mixes were released on a 12" vinyl record.
Two of these mixes were released in 2009 on Mario Lopez's Music For The Masses CD album.
Mario Lopez - Topmodelz Radio Cut (3:47)
Track 1 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Mario Lopez - C-Base Vs. Mario Lopez Radio Cut (3:21)
Track 2 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Also track 2 of Mario Lopez's Music For The Masses CD album.
Mario Lopez - Scotty Vs. Full Gainer Jump Edit (3:25)
Track 3 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Mario Lopez - Topmodelz Remix (5:31)
Track 4 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Also track 16 of Mario Lopez's Music For The Masses CD album.
Il was also released as track A1 on Mario Lopez's 2008 12" vinyl record.
Mario Lopez - C-Base Vs. Mario Lopez Remix (6:52)
Track 5 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Il was also released as track A2 on Mario Lopez's 2008 12" vinyl record.
Mario Lopez - Scotty Vs. Full Gainer Jump Remix (5:25)
Track 6 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Il was also released as track B1 on Mario Lopez's 2008 12" vinyl record.
Mario Lopez - Villa House Remix (4:56)
Track 7 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Mario Lopez - Oliver Deville Elektro Remix (6:11)
Track 8 of Mario Lopez's 2008 digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Il was also released as track B2 on Mario Lopez's 2008 12" vinyl record.
Anders Fernette - Single version (3:05)
This version of the song was recorded by Swedish artist Anders Fernette and available in 2011.
It can be found on many streaming platforms.
It is unclear whether it was released on a CD single or not.
[Listen to it HERE]
In 2012, two different digital singles were released by German DJ Marc Kiss (a.k.a. Markus Hoffmann) featuring 5 different mixes of a cover of "The One and Only" each.
Marc Kiss - Original Edit (3:48)
Track 1 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Pink" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - Original Mix (5:12)
Track 2 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Pink" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - Crystal Rock Remix (6:22)
Track 3 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Pink" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - Andrew Spencer Remix (5:13)
Track 4 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Pink" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - Toby Stuff Remix (5:07)
Track 5 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Pink" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
This version doesn't have sung verses.
Marc Kiss - Original Edit (3:48)
Track 1 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Green" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - Gordon & Doyle Remix (5:32)
Track 2 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Green" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - Alex M. Remix (5:32)
Track 3 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Green" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
This version doesn't have sung verses.
Marc Kiss - Vincent Miro Remix (6:31)
Track 4 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Green" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - Global Groove Remix (6:00)
Track 5 of Marc Kiss' 2012 "Green" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
In 2017 another online single was released and featured 8 different mixes.
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Radio Edit (3:56)
Track 1 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Cj Stone Remix Edit (3:14)
Track 2 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Only the first verse and choruses are sung.
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Blackbonez Remix Edit (3:05)
Track 3 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
This version doesn't have sung verses.
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Persian Raver Remix Edit (3:53)
Track 4 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Extended Mix (5:12)
Track 5 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Cj Stone Remix (4:19)
Track 6 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Only the first verse and choruses are sung.
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Blackbonez Remix (4:05)
Track 7 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
This version doesn't have sung verses.
Marc Kiss - 2K17 Persian Raver Remix (5:44)
Track 8 of Marc Kiss' 2017 "2K17" digital single - [Listen to it HERE]
Ellen and the Escapades - L.A. Slasher Soundtrack Version (2:22)
In 2014, Ellen and the Escapades recorded a cover of the song.
It was featured in the 2015 movie "L.A. Slasher" soundtrack.
Note that the last verse is not performed on this cover.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
[Listen to it HERE]
Wiener Wahnsinn - (Ihr Seids Fia Uns) Des Gress - Album version (3:22)
"The One and Only" was recorded by Austrian band Winer Wahnsinn.
Released as track 10 on Wiener Wahnsinn's 2015 "Voll Ume ... Zwischen Spritzer Und Erfolg" album (CD).
Austrian Lyrics were written by M. Toth
Music written by Nik Kershaw and Charly Horak.
[Listen to it HERE]
Dragony - Album version (3:20)
This version of the song was released as track 6 on Dragony's 2017 Lords Of The Hunt CD album.
It had been previously released as track 12 (bonus) on the digital version of Dragony's 2015 Shadowplay album.
[Listen to it HERE]
Acoustic Garden - Album version (3:05)
Released is track 8 on Acoustic Garden's 2018 Concept Emotional CD album.
[Listen to it HERE]
Acoustic Garden - Radio Edit (3:00)
It is unclear whether this edit version was released on CD or only online.
[Listen to it HERE]
Acoustic Garden - Unplugged (3:24)
It is unclear whether this unplugged version was released on CD or only online.
[Listen to it HERE]
Ross Antony - Album version (3:29)
This version was released is track 15 on Ross Antony's 2019 Schlager Lügen Nicht album.
[Listen to it HERE]
Mac Maya x Semitoo x Marc Korn - Single version (3:29)
Released in 2021 as an online digital single only.
NOT AVAILABLE on any official CD.
[Listen to it HERE]
Wildlife Aid - Single version (3:08)
From Wildlife Aid
youtube channel: "
"The group, aptly named ‘Wildlife Aid’, includes Tony Hadley, former lead singer of Spandau Ballet, Carol Decker from T-Pau, Paul Young, Tunde from Lighthouse Family, Roachford and members of boybands 911 and A1. Other artists on the recording include Doris Pearson from Five Star, Clark Datchler from Johnny Hates Jazz and Simon Climie from Climie Fisher. Songwriter and pop star Nik Kershaw, who wrote the hit, gave permission for the song to be used and its original performer, Chesney Hawkes, is also supporting the project. All artists and producers donated their time for free."
[Listen to it HERE]
Unknown artists - karaoke-version.co.uk (3:41)
Released online as a multiple tracks cover of the song.
Split tracks:
Click
Drum kit
Bass
Electric guitar 1
Electric guitar 2
Lead electric guitar
Distorted electric guitar
Digital piano
Bells
Synth pad
Backing vocals
Lead vocal (ad lib)
Lead vocals
[Get it HERE]
DJ F.R.A.N.K. Vs. SIR-G - Single version (3:04)
This version seems to be more a remix than a cover version as it uses parts of Chesney Hawkes' original version.
The only original parts that were kept are from the chorus.
No verses can be heard in the version.
This was released online in 2019 as a Belgian digital single.
The track was re-isssued on (at least) six different digital compilations in 2022.
[Listen to it HERE]