The Works
THE WORKS is Nik Kershaw's fourth solo album. It was released in 1989.
Two singles were taken from this album and featured exclusive tracks as B-sides.
Hereafter, you'll find a list of all songs from the THE WORKS period, including their different known mixes, demos or official live versions.
Note that unofficial bootleg live versions or TV performances won't be mentioned in this list.
(*) More notes : Some songs appear on several collections CDs. Their sound quality may vary from one collection to another.
Some have very poor quality. Some have enhanced remastered versions. Even Bpm speed of a song may change on some collections.
B04.01 One Step Ahead
Album version (3:52) (= Single version)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file) and on the 1988 NIK12 and DNIK12 "One Step Ahead" 7" and CD singles.
Note that the 7" single record sleeve and label mention a track length of 3:38, the version on the record is in fact the same version that is on the album.
It is NOT an edit version as one could believe.
Note too that the sleeve of the CD single record mentions that track 1 is the 7" version of the song but gives the correct length of 3:52.
This version is also available on several collections.
bpm speed is slightly different on some collections.
1991 The Collection (Track 9 - 3:52)
1997 Wouldn't It Be Good (Track 3 - 3:50)
1998 Greatest Hits (Track 11 - 3:51)
2000 The Essential (Track 7 - 3:48)
2005 Then & Now (Track 11 - 3:50)
2022 Essential Nik Kershaw (Track 7 - Disc 1 - 3:48)
The soundtrack of the 1988 video clip is the same album version.
Even though track 5 of the 2022 online only "Extended Versions" collection is identified as "One Step Ahead (Edited Version)", the recording is in fact the album version.
Also released as track 5 on the B side (first vinyl record) of the 2023 "Collected" vinyl collection.
The track has a shorter fade-out.
Industrial Mix (8:10)
This remix was released on the 1988 NIKT12 "One Step Ahead" 12" single.
It is available as track 9 on disc 3 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" CD collection.
Also released as track 26 of the 2022 online only "Extended Versions" collection.
B04.02 Elisabeth's Eyes
Album version (4:38) (= Single version)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file) and on the 1989 NIK13 "Elisabeth's Eyes" 7" single.
Also available as track 8 on disc 1 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" collection and on the 1989 "Elisabeth's Eyes" CD single.
Also released as track 6 on the B side (first vinyl record) of the 2023 "Collected" vinyl collection.
The soundtrack of the 1986 video clip available on the 2005 "Then & Now" video collection DVD is the same album version.
Edit version (4:19)
This unique short version is track 12 on the 2005 "Then & Now" CD collection.
Extended Version (6:04)
This remix by Michael H. Brauer was released on the 1989 NIKT13 and DNIK13 "Elisabeth's Eyes" 12" and CD singles.
It is also available as track 10 on disc 3 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" collection.
Also released as track 27 of the 2022 online only "Extended Versions" collection.
Club Dub (4:41)
This remix by Michael H. Brauer was released on the NIKT13 "Elisabeth's Eyes" 12" single.
Also released as track 28 of the 2022 online only "Extended Versions" collection.
B04.03 Take My Place
Album version (4:00)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
Also available as track 14 on disc 2 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" collection.
This track has a shorter fade-out (4:53).
B04.04 Wounded Knee
Album version (3:51)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
Also available as track 14 on disc 1 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" collection.
B04.05 Cowboys & Indians
Album version (3:49)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
Also available as track 6 on disc 2 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" collection.
This track has a shorter fade-out (3:46).
Live at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire 2012 (4:23)
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.
B04.06 One World
Album version (4:38)
Available on the 1989 The Works album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
This song was co-written by Nik Kershaw and Peter Wolf.
Also available on CD on the following collections:
1991 The Collection (worldwide releases except Japan) (Track 10 - 4:33 - Slightly shorter fade-out)
1997 Wouldn't It Be Good (Track 12 - 4:35 - Slightly shorter fade-out)
1998 Greatest Hits (Track 12 - 4:34 - Slightly shorter fade-out)
Also released as track 1 on the C side (second vinyl record) of the 2023 "Collected" vinyl collection.
Remix version [Mono] (4:07)
A mono version of an exclusive remix of the song is available as track 10 on the Japanese release of the 1991 "The Collectio"n album.
[Listen to it HERE]
Chesney Hawkes - Extra track on the "Secrets If The Heart" Single version (4:16)
In 1991, Nik Kershaw was working with Chesney Hawkes.
One of their collaborations was the release of 1991 "The One And Only" single which became a major hit of 1991.
The 1991 "Secrets Of The Heart" single (7", 12" and CD single) featured Chesney Hawkes' recording of Nik Kershaw's "One World" song.
Most of the new arrangements that were used for this version are the same that were used for Nik Kershaw's remix version available on the Japanese release of the 1991 "The Collection" album.
Note that Nik Kershaw may have performed some guitars on Chesney Hawkes version of "One World" though the record sleeve does not mention it.
Also released as track 14 on CD1 of Chesney Hawkes' 2022 "The Complete Picture" Box.
B04.07 Don't Ask Me
Album version (4:02)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
B04.08 Burning At Both Ends
Album version (4:02)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
Also available as track 12 on disc 2 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" collection.
This track has a shorter fade-out (3:55).
B04.09 Lady On The Phone
Album version (4:10)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
This song was co-written by Nik Kershaw and Peter Wolf.
B04.10 Walkabout
Album version (4:56)
Available on the 1989 "The Works" album (vinyl LP, tape, CD and online digital file).
B04.11 When I Grow Up
B-Side of One Step Ahead Single (3:43)
Released as B-side of the 1988 NIK12, NIKT12, DNIK12 "One Step Ahead" 7", 12" and CD singles.
Also available as track 13 on disc 1 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" CD collection.
Also released as track 7 of the 2022 online only "B-Sides" collection.
B04.12 My Friend John
B-Side of Elisabeth's Eyes Single (4:01)
Released as B-side of the 1989 NIK13, NIKT13 and DNIK13 "Elisabeth's Eyes" 7", 12" and CD singles.
Also available as track 11 on disc 2 of the 2022 "Essential Nik Kershaw" collection.
Also released as track 8 of the 2022 online only "B-Sides" collection.