Forgotten 80's Gem
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Hello fellow music lovers and musicians. As my first post on MOG, I'd like to direct your absoulte attention to a forgotten 80's pop star named Nik Kershaw. The man was responsible for the US Top 40 hit "Wouldn't It Be Good", amognst a number of hits in the UK. The man had an amazing ear for melody and structure, creating such classics as "The Riddle" and "Wide Boy" (Both HUGE hits in the UK).However, I would like to direct your attention to a rather unknown Kershaw tune from his Radio Musicola album called "Running Scared". I believe the song was originally written for the film of the same name, but never used in it's release.This is 80's synth/rock/pop at it's very best. Listen to the clarity in the horns, the little programming nuances... and lets not forget Nik's amazingly unique vocal. It's a unknown classic.As a 21 year old, Nik Kershaw and his music from the 80's was a bit before my time. However, I still managed to grow up on this music through my father's influence. Nik Kershaw's songs will always hold a special place for me.
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