Uncollected songs - Part 4

(Collaborations featuring Nik Kershaw as a musician...)


 

Nik Kershaw also performs as a musician only on some recordings by other artists.

No vocals by him on these songs.

 


 

Nik Kershaw as a musician for other artists

(and sometimes even more... except vocals) 

 


 

C06.01 Nikita

 


 

Elton John - Album version / Extended version (5:43)

 

Released as track 4 on Elton John's 1985 "Ice On Fire" album (Vinyl LP, tape, CD)and on Elton John's 1985 "Nikita" 12" single.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song.

 


 

Elton John - 7" version (4:54)

 

Released on Elton John's 1985 "Nikita" 7" single.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song.

 


 

C06.02 Satellite

 


 

Elton John - Album version (5:43)

 

Released as track 7 on Elton John's 1985 "Ice On Fire" album (Vinyl LP, tape, CD).

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song.

 


 

C06.03 Act Of War

 


 

Elton John - Album version / Part One (4:43)

 

Released as track 11 on Elton John's 1985 "Ice On Fire" album (Tape, CD) and as A side of the 1985 "Act Of War" 7" single.

 

    

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song's different mixes.

 


 

Elton John - Part Two (4:43)

 

Released as B side of the 1985 "Act Of War" 7" single.

 

 

This is an instrumental version of the song.

Some 7" records releases have notes claiming the length of this version is 4:15, which is incorrect.

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song's different mixes.

 


 

Elton John - Part Three (8:32)

Released as A side of the 1985 "Act Of War" 12" single - [Listen to it HERE]

 

Elton John - Part Four (5:04)

Released as B side of the 1985 "Act Of War" 12" single - [Listen to it HERE]

This is an instrumental track.

 

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song's different mixes.

 


 

Elton John - Part Five - Extended Version / Remix n°2 (vocal) (7:17)

Released as A side of a limited edition 1985 "Act Of War" 12" single - [Listen to it HERE]

The song is said to last 7:26 but is obviously shorter.

 

Elton John - Part Six - Instrumental (4:17)

Released as B side of a limited edition 1985 "Act Of War" 12" single.

 

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song's different mixes.

 

Mixed by Julian Mendelshone and Stuart Epps.

 


 

Elton John - Radio Edit (3:12)

 

Released as a limited edition 1985 "Act Of War" 7" single.

The record has no B-side.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed electric guitar on that song's different mixes.

 

Mixed by Julian Mendelshone.

 


 

C06.04 If This Is Called Love

 


 

Tony Moore - Single version (4:43)

 

Released as the main track of Tony Moore's 1992 "If This Is Called Loved" 7" and CD singles.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitar and guitar solo on that song.

 


 

C06.05 What's Going On

 


 

Music Relief 94 - Radio Edit Mix (3:52)

 

Released as the main track of Music Relief's 1994 "What's Going On" 7" single.

Also available on the Cassette, 12" and CD singles releases.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Co-written by Alfred W. Cleveland, Marvin Gaye and Renaldo Benson.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars.

 

 

The record sleeve mentions all artists performing on the song.

 

 

It is unclear whether Nik Kershaw also performed some vocals or not on this song.

The video clip doesn't even show Nik Kershaw amongst the performing artist.

 


 

Music Relief 94 - Instrumental (3:52)

 

Released as on Music Relief's 1994 "What's Going On" 7", 12" and CD singles.

 

 

Co-written by Alfred W. Cleveland, Marvin Gaye and Renaldo Benson.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars.

 


 

Music Relief 94 - Love To Infinity Anthem Of Live Mix (8:49)

 

Released as on Music Relief's 1994 "What's Going On" 12" and CD singles.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Co-written by Alfred W. Cleveland, Marvin Gaye and Renaldo Benson.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars.

 

It is unclear whether Nik Kershaw also performed some vocals or not on this song.

 


 

Music Relief 94 - Rapinos Go Big Up The Jungle Mix (5:27)

 

Released as on Music Relief's 1994 "What's Going On" 12" and CD singles.

 

 

Co-written by Alfred W. Cleveland, Marvin Gaye and Renaldo Benson.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars.

 

It is unclear whether Nik Kershaw also performed some vocals or not on this song.

 


 

Music Relief 94 - We Got It Goin' On Mix (6:04)

 

Released as on Music Relief's 1994 "What's Going On" 12" and CD singles.

 

 

Co-written by Alfred W. Cleveland, Marvin Gaye and Renaldo Benson.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars.

 

It is unclear whether Nik Kershaw also performed some vocals or not on this song.

 


 

Music Relief 94 - Tools Of Sound Groove Mix (4:31)

 

Released as on Music Relief's 1994 "What's Going On" 12" and CD singles.

 

 

Co-written by Alfred W. Cleveland, Marvin Gaye and Renaldo Benson.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars.

 

It is unclear whether Nik Kershaw also performed some vocals or not on this song.

 


 

C06.06 Seventeen

 


 

Let Loose - Remix (3:27)

 

Released as track 2 on Let Loose's 1994 "Let Loose" album (Vinyl LP, tape, CD) and on the re-issues of 1994 "Seventeen" 7" and cassette singles.

 

    

 

It was also released as an extra track on one of Let Loose's 1996 "Make It With You" CD singles.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Richard John Wermerling.

Produced by Nik Kershaw.

Nik Kershaw performed keyboards on this song.

 

Remixed by Nik Kershaw and Let Loose.

 


 

Let Loose - Original version (3:29)

 

Released as main track on the first release of Let Loose's 1994 "Seventeen" 7", cassette and CD singles.

 

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Richard John Wermerling.

Produced by Nik Kershaw.

Nik Kershaw performed keyboards on this song.

 


 

Let Loose - Wild Fruit Mix (7:35)

 

This remix by P&J Haywood was released on one of Let Loose's 1994 "Seventeen" CD and 12" singles.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Richard John Wermerling.

Produced by Nik Kershaw.

Nik Kershaw performed keyboards on this song.

 


 

Let Loose - Wild Fruit Space Dub (6:53)

 

This remix by P&J Haywood was released on one of Let Loose's 1994 "Seventeen" CD singles.

 

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Richard John Wermerling.

Produced by Nik Kershaw.

Nik Kershaw performed keyboards on this song.

 


 

Let Loose - The Chaps Mix (6:05)

 

This remix by Ian Curnow & Phil Harding was released on one of Let Loose's 1994 "Seventeen" CD and 12" singles.

 

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Richard John Wermerling.

Produced by Nik Kershaw.

Nik Kershaw performed keyboards on this song.

 


 

Let Loose - Wild Fruit Mix Edit (4:00)

 

This remix by P&J Haywood was released on one of Let Loose's 1994 "Seventeen" CD and 12" singles.

 

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Richard John Wermerling.

Produced by Nik Kershaw.

Nik Kershaw performed keyboards on this song.

 


 

C06.07 Down By The River

 


 

Nine Below Zer° - Album version (4:04)

 

Released as track 3 on Nine Below Zer°'s 1995 "Ice Station Zebr°" CD album.

 

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Dennis Greaves.

Nik Kershaw performs guitars on this track.

 

Live Acoustic Version (4:15)

 

A live acoustic version can be found on Nine Below Zer°'s 2007 "Bring it on Home" DVD & CD release.

 

 

The version is track 12 on the DVD and track 9 on the bonus CD.

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 


 

C06.08 She's A Loaded Gun

 


 

Nine Below Zer° - Album version (4:58)

 

Released as track 5 on Nine Below Zer°'s 1995 "Ice Station Zebr°" CD album.

 

 

Co-written by Nik Kershaw and Dennis Greaves.

Nik Kershaw performs guitars on this track.

 


 

C06.09 Let Me Show The Way

 


 

Michael W. Smith - Album version (4:03)

 

Released as track 2 on Michael W. Smith's 1998 "Live The Life" album (Tape, CD).

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

This song was co-written by Nik Kershaw, Michael W. Smith and Stephen Lipson.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars on this song.

 


 

C06.10 Come Here Boy

 


 

Imogen Heap - Album / Single version (4:58)

 

Released as track 9 on Imogen Heap's 1998 "I Megaphone" CD and online digital album.

 

 

Initial Production by Nik Kershaw.

 

Though the album record sleeves do not mention the fact that Nik Kershaw perfoms guitars on this song, more details can be found on some released of "Come Here Boy" 1998 CD single release.

 

    

 


 

C06.11 Kenny

 


 

Sheri Kershaw - Album version (3:17)

 

Released as track 5 on Sheri Kershaw's 2001" Blue Pillows" album.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitars on this song.

 

Song mastered by Nik Kershaw.

 


 

C06.12 Payback

 


 

Nick Carter - Extra track on "Help Me" single version (3:30)

 

Released as track 4 on Nick Carter's 2002 "Help Me" CD single.

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

This song was co-written by Nik Kershaw, Nick Carter and Douglas Carr.

 

Nik Kershaw performed guitar and acoustic guitar on this song.

 


 

C06.13 Humans Being

 


 

Lonely Robot - Album version (5:36)

 

Released as track 10 on Lonely Robot's 2015 "Please Come Home" album (Vinyl LP, CD and online digital file).

 

 

[Listen to it HERE]

 

Nik Kershaw performed lead guitar on this song.

 


 

Lonely Robot - Ambient Mix (5:28)

 

Released as track 12 on the limited edition of Lonely Robot's 2015 "Please Come Home" CD album.

 

 

Nik Kershaw performed lead guitar on this song.

 


 

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