To any pop fans from the 1980s and 1990s, Nik needs no introduction. He reached an audience of millions with his debut single "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" which reached number 2 in the charts. The album went on to reach platinum in many territories around the world. At the beginning of 1984, he released "Wouldn't It Be Good", which reached number 4 in the UK singles chart, and was hugely successful around the world. He enjoyed three more top 20 hits from his debut album 'Human Racing', including the title track.
Nik's second album was 'The Riddle'. The title track was also a UK and international hit single, as were "Wide Boy," and "Don Quixote". The album went platinum.
In July 1985, Kershaw performed solo at Live Aid. His talents as a songwriter were recognised by a variety of other artists and led to collaborations with artists including Elton John, Tony Banks, Cliff Richard, Bonnie Tyler, Lulu, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Michael W Smith, Conner Reeves, Nick Carter, The Hollies, Colin Blunstone, Imogen Heap, Darius, Gary Barlow and Let Loose. In 1991, his song "The One And Only" appeared on the soundtrack to the British film, Buddy's Song, and in the American movie, Doc Hollywood. "The One and Only" proved to be a UK Number 1 for the star of Buddy's song, Chesney Hawkes. In 1993, The Hollies had a minor hit with another of Kershaw's songs, "The Woman I Love".
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